Introduction Thank you very much for your purchase of this Toshiba pocket personal computer. Please be sure to read this user’s manual before using the Toshiba Pocket PC, and ensure that you are aware of the correct handling procedures. ■...
Safety precautions ■ Please carefully read “Safety precautions” before using the Toshiba Pocket PC and ensure that you are aware of correct handling procedures. ■ The precautions provide essential information for the protection of the user and others from possible injury and property damage. They also provide information on the safe handling of this product .
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Limitation of liability ■ Toshiba Corporation is in no way liable for any damage resulting from earthquakes, fire, actions on the part of a third party, other accidents beyond the control of Toshiba Corporation or intentional acts, negligence or misuse on the part of the user or any usage under abnormal conditions.
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■ If the pocket PC emits an unusual smell or sound, or generates smoke, turn the battery switch to the off position immediately and disconnect the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Continued use of the pocket PC under any of these conditions can cause fire.
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CAUTIONS ■ When using the pocket PC with the earphone (sold separately) connected to it, do not raise the sound volume level too high. Raising the sound to high volume levels can impair your hearing ability. ■ If the display is broken, and the liquid crystal (liquid) leaks out, do not touch it.
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■ Do not disassemble, remodel, or repair. Disassembly, remodeling, or repair can cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Please contact the dealer from whom the pocket PC was purchased and request repair service. CAUTIONS ■ When unplugging the power plug from the outlet, disconnect the power cord by grasping the power plug itself.
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■ Failure or repair servicing of the Pocket PC ■ Toshiba Corporation is in no way liable for change or loss of stored data resulting from failure or repair of the unit. Please understand this before usage. User's Manual...
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This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) requirements for “residential, commercial and light industry environments”. Toshiba does not approve the use of this product in working environments other than “residential, commercial and light industry environments”. For example, the following environments are not approved: ■...
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EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However, Toshiba cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or implemented. In this case, the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have to make sure that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards.
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Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s USB ports, external monitor port,...
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FCC Class B Digital Devices & Peripheral Devices (Declaration of Conformity or Certification Authorization) Declaration of Conformity Label & Marking Requirements User Manual must provide user information in accordance with ±15.19(a)(3), 15.21, 15.27 and 15.105(b): Instruction Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Programs... 2-14 Navigation Bar and Command Bar ... 2-15 Pop-up Menus ... 2-16 Notifications... 2-16 Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC... 2-17 Find and Organize Information... 2-26 Customize Your Toshiba Pocket PC... 2-27 Chapter 3 Microsoft Chapter 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings ...
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Chapter 5 Companion Programs Pocket Word ... 5-1 Pocket Excel ... 5-6 MSN Messenger ... 5-7 Windows Media Player... 5-11 Microsoft Reader... 5-12 Chapter 6 Pocket Internet Explorer The Mobile Favorites Folder ... 6-1 Favorite Links ... 6-1 Mobile Favorites ... 6-2 Using AvantGo Channels ...
■ A Calendar reminder alerts you that it is time to catch the bus. You grab your Toshiba Pocket PC device and catch the bus just in time. Because ActiveSync keeps the information on your device up-to-date, you leisurely review your task list, make notes about the new books and CDs you want to buy, and read and respond to e-mail messages.
The Quick Start Card or ActiveSync Help on your computer. To view Help, click Microsoft ActiveSync Help. The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on the Toshiba Pocket PC computer and on the Toshiba Pocket PC Companion CD. http://www.pda.toshiba.com Getting Started...
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e310 Basic Skills You can easily learn to use your Toshiba Pocket PC. This chapter describes the use and customization of your Toshiba Pocket PC. Parts Names and Function Main unit (front view) SD Card slot Stereo Headphone Jack...
The Cradle Initial Setting of Program Button Program button 1 = Calendar Program button 2 = Tasks Program button 3 = Home Program button 4 = Contacts Program button 5 = Voice recorder Main unit (back view) Stylus Holder Stylus User's Manual SD Card slot DC-IN Socket...
The battery switch supplies/cuts off the battery power to the Toshiba Pocket PC. The setting of this switch at shipment is “stop”. When using the Toshiba Pocket PC for the first time, slide this switch to the left (the “supply” side) with the stylus.
On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. When you operate the touch screen of the Toshiba Pocket PC, use the supplied stylus. If the tip of the stylus is damaged, do not use it. If you operate the touch screen with a damaged stylus or a ballpoint pen, the touch screen may be damaged.
Battery Charging A built-in battery is installed in the Toshiba Pocket PC. When using the Toshiba Pocket PC for the first time, set the battery switch to the supply side, and then charge the built-in battery with the supplied AC adapter.
■ Do not leave the Toshiba Pocket PC in a place of high or low temperature. It may shorten battery life. If you have not used the Toshiba Pocket PC for several days, its battery charge level reading may be inaccurate.
The built-in battery gradually discharges even if the device is not being used. When the Toshiba Pocket PC is left for a long time, the built-in battery of the Toshiba Pocket PC may completely discharge. As a precaution, it is recommended that you save the Toshiba Pocket PC’s memory data to your computer or to a storage card.
When the Complete screen appears, the initial setup is completed. ■ After tapping the screen, you can use the Toshiba Pocket PC. When you tap the Complete screen, the Today screen appears. For more information , see “Today screen” in this chapter.
The connectable pin size of the headphone/earphone is ø3.5 mm mini plug type. Connecting to a Computer Before connecting your Toshiba Pocket PC to a computer, check the following. ■ ActiveSync has been installed on your computer. (See Chapter 3.) ■...
To Connect Using The Supplied Cradle: Connect the Client cradle to your computer as shown in the illustration below. Insert the Pocket PC into the cradle. User's Manual Basic Skills 2-10...
Basic Skills To connect directly using a connection cable: Connect the Pocket PC directly to your computer using an optional USB Client cable. When the Pocket PC is connected to another device via a USB Client cable do not plug the AC adapter directly into the Pocket PC as this may lead to interference.
Today Screen When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you’ll 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.
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Following are some of the status icons you may see. Status Icon If more notification icons need to be displayed then there is room to display them, the Notification icon, notification icons. User's Manual Meaning Turns all sounds on and off Backup battery is low Main batteries are charging Main batteries are low...
Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out. The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your device. Look on the Toshiba Pocket PC Companion CD for additional programs that you can install onto your device. Icon...
Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch to programs and close screens. Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs.
Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action . 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 an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program.
Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC You have several options for entering new information: ■ Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method ■ Write directly on the screen ■...
When you use the input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate.
To use Block Recognizer: With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on other devices. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Block Recognizer. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen.
Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you’ve written and convert the information to text at a later time.
To convert writing to text: ■ Tap Tools and then Recognize. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing.
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If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. To do so, tap and hold the incorrect word (tap one word at a time). On the pop-up menu, tap Alternates.
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. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot.
Recording a Message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a standalone recording or include a recording in a written note.
Basic Skills Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a message, tap My Text and tap a message. You can add text after inserting a My Text message before sending it. To edit a My Text message, in the Tools menu, tap Edit and then tap My Text Messages .
Find and Organize Information The Find feature on your device helps you quickly locate information. ■ On the data type, and then tap Go to start the search. To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your Pocket PC, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.
*.xip, *.exe,, or *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select the program designed for the Toshiba Pocket PC and your device processor type. User's Manual...
Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. Connect your device and desktop computer. Double-click the *.exe file. ■ If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions on the screen.
Setting a Password You can protect data or settings from a third person by setting a password which is requested when turning power on. and then Settings. On the Personal tab, tap Password. Select the type of password you would like to use. Enter a password and tap OK.
Setting Memory You can adjust the data storing memory and the program running memory. You can also confirm the free space of a storage card and so on. Memory for the Pocket PC is managed automatically. To change Memory allocation: and then Settings.
Before you begin synchronization, install ActiveSync on your PC from the Toshiba Pocket PC Companion CD. For more information on installing ActiveSync, see your Quick Start card. ActiveSync is already installed on your device.
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After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device. You’ll notice that information you’ve stored in Microsoft Outlook on your PC has been copied to your device, and you didn’t have to type a word. Disconnect your device from your PC and you’re ready to go! Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization process, you can initiate synchronization from your device.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e310 Microsoft Pocket Outlook ® Microsoft Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e- mail messages in Inbox.
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily switch views by using the View menu. You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu.
To create an appointment If you are in Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. Tap New. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap first to select the field. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. Enter other desired information.
Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To change the appointment, tap Edit. Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server.
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you’re looking for, whether you’re at home or on the road. Using the device infrared (IR) port, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users.
To create a contact: Tap New. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. 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.
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Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap Edit. User's Manual Microsoft Pocket Outlook View contact details. Tap to change contact information. Tap to view notes.
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options. User's Manual Microsoft Pocket Outlook Select the category of tasks you want displayed in the list.
To create a task: Tap New. Using the input panel, enter a description. You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field. If the input panel is open, you will need to hide it to see all available fields.
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Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit. User's Manual Microsoft Pocket Outlook View task details. Tap to show and hide additional summary information. View notes.
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. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon.
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 Chapter 2. Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages by synchronizing e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your PC.
Using the Message List Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list. When you receive a message, tap it to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold. User's Manual Microsoft Pocket Outlook Select the service and folder you want to display.
When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer, by default, you’ll receive messages from the last five days only, the first 100 lines of each new message, and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size. The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your desktop computer.
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Compose your message. To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap My Text and select a message. Tap Send when you’ve finished the message. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect.
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Microsoft Pocket Outlook ■ If you use IMAP4, the folders you create and the e-mail messages you move are mirrored on the server. Therefore, messages are available to you anytime you connect to your mail server, whether it is from your device or desktop computer.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e310 Companion Programs The companion programs consist of Microsoft Pocket Excel, Windows Media™ Player, and Microsoft To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, and then tap the program name. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents.
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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 on the popup menu. You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (typing, writing, drawing, and recording), which are displayed on the View menu.
Typing Mode Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. For more information on entering typed text, see Chapter 2. To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select text as you do in a Word document, using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select.
Writing Mode In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily. For more information on writing and selecting writing, see Chapter 2.
Drawing Mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, you’ll see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing.
Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your device, or you can copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your device. Synchronize workbooks between your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations.
Tips for Working in Pocket Excel Note the following when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel: ■ View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap View and then Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore.
Setting Up Before you can connect, you must enter Passport or Exchange account information. To set up an account and sign in: In the Tools menu, tap Options . In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account information. To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and password.
Chatting with Contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, and tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, in the Tools menu, tap Invite and tap the contact you want to invite.
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To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. For more information on using MSN Messenger, tap User's Manual Companion Programs View full chat. View status of the chat. and then Help.
Windows Media. Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to copy digital audio and video files to your Toshiba Pocket PC. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your Toshiba Pocket PC. For more information about using Windows Media Player for Toshiba...
Sample books and a dictionary are also included in MSReader in the Extras folder on the Toshiba Pocket PC Companion CD. Use ActiveSync to download the files from your desktop computer to your activated device as described in the Read Me file in the MSReader folder.
Using the Library The Library is your MSReader home page; it displays a list of all books stored on your device or storage card. To open the Library: ■ On the MSReader command bar, tap Library. ■ On a book page, tap the book title, and then tap Library on the popup menu.
In addition to the text, each book page includes a page number and book title. You can also page through a book by using the Up/Down control on your device. Using Reader Features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books.
■ Drawings: When you add a drawing, a Drawing icon appears in the bottom-left corner of the page, and drawing tools appear across the bottom of the page. Draw by dragging your stylus. ■ To see a list of a book’s annotations, including bookmarks, highlights, text notes, and drawings, tap Annotations Index on the book’s cover page.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e310 Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft either of these ways: ■ During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer.
Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later on your desktop computer, you can download mobile favorites to your device. Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your device so that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and desktop computer.
Using AvantGo Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular Web sites. You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your device. Then, you synchronize your device and desktop computer, or connect to the Internet to download the content.
To view mobile favorites and channels: Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites. Tap the page you want to view. You’ll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer. If the page is not on your device, the favorite will be dimmed.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e310 Getting Connected You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your desktop computer. You have the following connection options: ■ Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices.
Get Help on Connecting More information on the procedures described here, as well as information on additional procedures, can be found in the following locations: ■ Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages in Chapter 4. ■ Online Help on the Pocket PC. Tap Installed Help, and then Inbox or Connections.
Launching an Application From the Home , Programs, and then Home to display the Home screen. You can also launch the Home by pressing the Toshiba Pocket PC Home button. Tap to select Paste or Add.
Also, you can launch an application by moving the cursor button or scroller to select and pressing the center of the cursor button to confirm. You can add tabs up to a maximum of 10 kinds and icons up to 18 in a tab.
Display Icon List The following list shows the tabs and icons for the initial setup. Tabs Running Main Programs Games Moving an Application Icon into Another Tab The moved icon is placed next to the last icon on the tab screen. You cannot move an icon into a tab which already contains 18 icons.
If the Application file is not designated, or if the Application name is not entered, you cannot add a new icon. You cannot launch the icon added from the storage card, if the same card is not inserted in the Toshiba Pocket PC. User's Manual Optional Functions Tap to designate a folder you want to browse.
Tab Setting You can set to add, delete or rename the tab on the Tab Settings screen. You can also set to display a desired bitmap image on your screen background. To add a tab: Tap Tools and then Tab Settings to display the Tab Settings screen. Tap Tab Settings and then New to display a box to enter the new tab name.
To change a background: Tap Tools and then Tab Settings to display the Tab Settings screen. Select the tab of which background you want to change. Tap Browse to display the Browse dialog screen. Tap the desired bitmap file from the list to return to the Tab Settings screen.
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(2).Launching applications When an icon on the tab screen is tapped, the application or associated file registered at the icon is launched. ■ Applications can also be launched by selecting them with the cursor button then pressing on the center of the cursor button. (3).Switching the icon display Tap on the “View”...
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3. Adding icons Tap the tab to which you want to add an icon to select that tab. Tap “Add” from the “Edit” menu to display the “Add Application” screen. Tap the “Application file” box. From the list, tap the application you want to add. To select a file not on the list, tap the “Browse”...
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Tap the “OK” button. The tab name is changed and the “Tab Settings”screen reappears. Tap “OK” at the upper right to return to the Home screen. 3. Deleting tabs Select “Tab Settings” from the “Tools” menu. The “Tab Settings” screen appears. Tap the “Select tab”...
How to Make a Backup You can make a backup of the Toshiba Pocket PC data to a SD Memory Card. If you have backed up your data on a SD Memory card, you can restore that data in your Toshiba Pocket PC. You can also delete backup file data from the SD Memory card.
Making a Backup Insert an SD Memory Card. Tap Start, Programs, and then DataBackup to display the DataBackup screen. Set a Custom Name, if you want. Tap Backup to display the Prompt message screen. Tap OK. The Proceeding message is displayed during the backup process.
To restore is to overwrite the backed up data from the SD Memory card onto the main memory of your Toshiba Pocket PC. If the same file name exists in the main memory of your Toshiba Pocket PC, the file data is replaced with the backup data from the SD Memory card.
Data Backup Help The backup function allows you to back up the data from the main unit on storage cards. The backed up data can be restored and deleted. Before performing the backup or restore operation, check that there is enough space in the main unit’s memory and on the storage card.
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(4).Deleting a backup file Select “DataBackup” from “Programs” in the “Start” menu. Once the backup screen appears, tap the “Restore” tab. Select a backup file from the Restored Files list. Tap the “Delete” button. A message screen asking you to confirm that you want to delete the backup file appears.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e310 Additional Information Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem and how to correct it. Symptom The power button is pressed but the power does not turn on. The power was suddenly cut off.
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Symptom The screen was tapped, but there is no response. The operation button does not work either. The screen is dark. The screen is hard to see. Can not connect to your computer. ActiveSync does not function when your Pocket PC is connected to your computer with a USB cradle or USB cable.
When the power is on, press the reset button with the stylus, then release. Initializing When you initialize your Toshiba Pocket PC, it returns to the status when it was purchased. When you initialize your Pocket PC, all data stored in the memory isdeleted.
Specifications External dimensions Weight Operating conditions Temperature: 0°C to 40°C, Humidity: 30 to 80% Built-in battery Type Continuous operating time Memory keeping time Processor Action clock Memory Display User's Manual 78.75mm(W) x 15.25mm(D) x 124.5mm(H) 142g (5oz) RH, when only the Pocket PC is operating Temperature capable of charging: 5°C to 35°C Advanced Lithium Ion battery Approx.
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Interfaces SD card slot Infrared port Stereo headphone jack Cradle connection port DC-IN Socket AC adaptor Although the display is manufactured using an extremely high order of technology, there may be a case that some dots do not light or always light.