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  • Page 1 1500/2100 P EFERENCE UIDE OCKET...
  • Page 2 OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. Product names mentioned herein are may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Aero 1500/2100 Pocket PC Reference Guide Aero 1500/2100 Pocket PC First Edition. March 2000.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Chapter 1: Getting Started ____________________________________ 1 Welcome _____________________________________________________ 1 Where to Find Information _________________________________________ 1 Customer Registration ____________________________________________ 2 How to Upgrade your Aero _________________________________________ 2 Symbols and Conventions _________________________________________ 9 Chapter 2: Basic Skills ______________________________________ 1 Locating Front Panel Controls _______________________________________ 1 Top Edge Components ____________________________________________ 3 Left Side Components ____________________________________________ 4...
  • Page 4 Backup/Restore ________________________________________________ 36 Using the CompactFlash Card Slot ___________________________________ 38 Chapter 3: Microsoft ActiveSync _______________________________ 1 Chapter 4: Microsoft Pocket Outlook ____________________________ 1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings _______________________ 1 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues _____________________________ 4 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List ________________________________________ 7 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas _________________________________ 9 Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages__________________________ 10 Chapter 5: Companion Programs _______________________________ 1...
  • Page 5 Connect to an ISP________________________________________________ 2 Connect to Your Network __________________________________________ 4 End a Connection ________________________________________________ 6 Connect Directly to an E-mail Server _________________________________ 6 Get Help on Connecting ___________________________________________ 7 Chapter 8: Tips and Troubleshooting _____________________________ 1 Reset the Aero and clear memory ___________________________________ 1 Battery loses power ______________________________________________ 2 If you forget your password ________________________________________ 3 If you run out of memory __________________________________________ 4...
  • Page 6 Federal Communications Commission Notice ___________________________ 2 Canadian Notice_________________________________________________ 3 Avis Canadien __________________________________________________ 3 European Union Notice ___________________________________________ 3 ENERGY STAR® Compliance _______________________________________ 3 Battery Warning ________________________________________________ 3 Appendix B: Hardware Specifications ____________________________ 1 System Specifications ____________________________________________ 1 Physical Specifications ___________________________________________ 3 I-6 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    chapter 1 ETTING TARTED Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Compaq Aero Pocket PC. Due to the size and capabilities of your Aero, you can keep your most important business and personal information up-to- date and close at hand. Microsoft ActiveSync increases the power of your Aero Pocket PC by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or laptop computer with your Aero.

  • Page 8: Customer Registration

    Now card included in the shipping box. How to Upgrade your Aero If you are currently using an Aero 1500 or 2100 Series Palm-size PC you can upgrade it to the new Microsoft Pocket PC operating system. Upgrading the operating system involves these steps: •...
  • Page 9 • Step 4: Installing a new memory module • Step 5: Synchronizing data and installing new programs Step 1: Synchronizing data with a computer CAUTION: Do not use ActiveSync Backup/Restore or CF Backup to transfer data from your Aero Palm-size PC to your Aero Pocket PC. 1.
  • Page 10 On the Aero 1500 Pocket PC: 1. Turn over your Aero. 2. Loosen the memory compartment screw by using a small Phillips-head screwdriver.
  • Page 11 4. Remove the memory module by levering the right side of the module with the stylus and gently pulling the module out of the compartment. On the Aero 2100 Pocket PC: 1. Turn over your Aero. 2. Loosen the memory compartment screw by using a small Phillips-head screwdriver. (The memory compartment screw is attached to the compartment cover and does not come out.) Remove the compartment cover.
  • Page 12 Step 4: Installing a new memory module On the Aero 1500 Pocket PC: 1. Align the connector on the module with the connector in the RAM slot. Getting Started...
  • Page 13 2. Insert the module, left side first, into the compartment so that the left edge of the mod- ule sits on the left edge inside the compartment. 3. Press the right end of the module downward until it is fully inserted, and tighten the screw.
  • Page 14 2. Insert the module, left side first, into the compartment so that the left edge of the mod- ule sits on the left edge inside the compartment. 3. Press the right end of the module downward until it is fully inserted. 4.

  • Page 15: Symbols And Conventions

    5. Turn file conversion on again in ActiveSync. 6. Enter your settings and connection information on the Aero. Copying offline folders from Inbox If you copied Inbox messages from offline folders to your computer, follow this procedure to transfer the messages to your Aero: 1.
  • Page 16 1-10 Getting Started...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Basic Skills

    Learning to use your Aero Pocket PC is easy. This chapter describes the basic concepts of using and customizing your Aero Pocket PC. NOTE: The pictures below show the Aero 1500 Pocket PC. There are slight variations in the loca- tion of some of the features on the Aero 2100 Pocket PC.
  • Page 18 Item Component Alarm/Charge Light Application Buttons Power Button Microphone Basic Skills Function Serves as both a battery charge indicator and a visual alarm indicator. • Flashing green: Notification alarm signal. • Flashing amber: Battery is charging. • Solid amber: Battery is fully charged. Allow quick access to four applications.

  • Page 19: Top Edge Components

    For more information, see Chapter 12, "CompactFlash Cards." Use the stylus to tap or write on the screen. Aero 1500 Pocket PC: Pull the stylus up to release it from the compartment. Aero 2100 Pocket PC: Press down the stylus to automatically pop it up for easy removal.

  • Page 20: Left Side Components

    Left Side Components ™ š Item Component Record Button Dial/Action Button QLaunch Button NOTE: The Record button is located on the top left corner on the Aero 2100 Pocket PC. Basic Skills › Function Activates the record function in Notes. For more information, see Chapter 7, “Notes.”You can change the shortcut of the Record button so that it opens a different application.

  • Page 21: Bottom And Right Side Components

    DC Jack Communications Port Battery Cover Release Button (Aero 1500 only) NOTE: The backup battery and DC jack are located on the bottom edge of the Aero 2100 Pocket ™ š Function Maintains data when the main battery pack is low or unavailable.

  • Page 22: Back Side Components

    œ › Item Component Memory Compart- ment Battery Compart- ment Backup Battery Cover Release Button (Aero 1500 Pocket PC only) Speaker Reset Button (recessed) Basic Skills ™ š Function Holds the memory module installed in the Aero. For more information, see “Upgrading your Aero”...

  • Page 23: Installing Batteries

    If you frequently use the Aero Pocket PC with battery power for a long duration exceeding several hours, you may want to purchase a spare battery. To change the Aero 1500 Pocket PC battery pack: Before removing the battery, always verify that the coin-sized backup battery is installed in the Aero and has a rating of 20% or higher.
  • Page 24 5. Place the new battery into the compartment as indicated by the icon inside the com- partment. 6. Reinsert the battery cover at a 45-degree angle to engage its two tabs into the latches at the top of the compartment, then press down to snap it into place. IMPORTANT: The battery compartment cover must be installed for the Aero to power on.

  • Page 25: Backup Battery

    3. Take the battery out of the battery compartment. 4. Insert the new battery into the compartment. Align the battery as shown on the place- ment label inside the battery compartment. Verify that the terminal end of the pack is adjacent to the terminals inside the battery pack compartment.
  • Page 26 RAM memory. To change the Aero 1500 Pocket PC backup battery: 1. Verify that the Aero is installed with a main battery pack with a charge rating of 20% or greater.
  • Page 27 5. Close the battery compartment and restart your Aero. To change the Aero 2100 Pocket PC backup battery 1. Verify that your Aero is installed with a battery pack with a charge rating of 20% or greater. 2. Turn off your Aero. 3.

  • Page 28: Cradle And Ac Adapter

    5. Close the battery compartment and restart your Aero. WARNING: Your Aero contains a coin-cell lithium battery powered Real-Time Clock circuit. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge the battery, disassemble it, or immerse it in water or dispose of it in fire.
  • Page 29 • Using the deluxe cradle charging compartment (available with some Aero 2100 Pocket PC models only). CAUTION: Only use the Compaq Aero 1500/2100 AC adapter to connect to external power. If you do not, you may damage your Aero. Function Connects the cradle to a computer’s serial port.

  • Page 30: Using The Stylus

    WARNING: Do not attempt to connect a second AC adapter to the Aero 1500 Pocket PC's DC jack if the Aero is already docked in a cradle that is connected to a wall outlet. When the Aero is connected to external power the amber charge light begins flashing to indicate that battery charging is underway.
  • Page 31 You may see the following status icons on the command bar in the Today screen. Status Icon Description Turns all sounds on and off Main battery is charging Main battery is low Main battery is very low External (AC) power source is connected Dial-up connection is active Direct connection is active Maximizes the Q Menu...

  • Page 32: Programs

    Programs You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the customize which programs you see on this menu. For information, see “Adjusting Set- tings,” later in this chapter.) To access some programs, you’ll need to tap then the program name.

  • Page 33: Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    Icon Program Internet Explorer Microsoft Money Microsoft Reader Notes Picture Viewer Pocket Excel Pocket Word QLaunch Tasks QUtilities Windows Media 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.

  • Page 34: Pop-Up Menus

    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 con- tact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program.

  • Page 35: Notifications

    Notifications Your Aero reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do. For exam- ple, if you’ve set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you’ll be notified in any of the following ways: •...

  • Page 36: Typing Using The Input Panel

    • Speak into your Aero microphone to record a message. • Synchronize or copy information from your computer to your Aero using ActiveSync. For more information on ActiveSync, see the booklet accompanying the ActiveSync CD or ActiveSync Help on your computer. Typing Using the Input Panel Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your Aero.

  • Page 37: Writing On The Screen

    To type with the soft keyboard: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button then Keyboard. 2. Tap the keys with your stylus on the soft keyboard that is displayed. To use Character Recognizer: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button then Character Recognizer. 2.
  • Page 38 NOTE: Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. To select writing: If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it first. 1.
  • Page 39 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. 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 40: Drawing On The Screen

    • Write neatly. • Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the “t” and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. •...

  • Page 41: Recording A Message

    NOTE: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Tools then a zoom level. To select a drawing: If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first. Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears.

  • Page 42: Find Information

    Find Information The Find feature on your Aero helps you quickly locate information. On the Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go to start the search. NOTE: To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your Aero, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.

  • Page 43: Setting A Password

    Aero Navigator. Clock Change the time or set alarms. Contrast Optimize contrast. (Aero 1500 Pocket PC only) Input Customize the input method and set word completion settings. Memory Adjust the allocation of storage and program memory.

  • Page 44: Adding Or Removing Programs

    To set your login password, follow these steps: 1. Tap , Settings, then Password. 2. If a password has been previously set, it will ask you to enter your 4-digit PIN. Enter the number. This gives you access to the rest of the Password application. 3.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Backlight

    Press QLaunch, then tap Backlight to choose between settings. NOTE: On the Aero 1500 Pocket PC Backlight menu you can also change the backlight mode. In reverse backlight mode, when the backlight is turned on your Aero will display dark text , Programs, then the program icon to switch to it.

  • Page 46: Using The Qutilities And Q Menu

    on a white back ground in dimly lit environments, and white text on a dark background in brightly lit environments. Press QLaunch, then tap Backlight, Reverse to toggle on and off reverse backlight mode. To adjust the backlight time-out: 1. Press QLaunch, then tap Backlight, Properties. 2.

  • Page 47: Task Management

    Task Management The Q Menu allows you to close or switch among tasks on your Aero: • To close the program that is currently active, tap Close active task. • To close all the open programs on your Aero, tap Close all tasks. NOTE: When you close a task, all unsaved data in that task is lost.
  • Page 48 Controlling Volume The Volume utility provides an easy way to adjust the volume of your Aero. 1. Press QLaunch, then tap Volume. - or- , Settings, System, then Sounds & Reminders. 2. Adjust the volume level on the slider, then tap OK to save the new setting. Power When you are working with your Aero and using battery power, you can monitor the charge held in the battery pack by using the Power window.
  • Page 49 NOTE: If the battery gets very low, your Aero displays a warning message. If this occurs, save any unsaved data you are working on, perform a synchronization with your computer, then turn off your Aero. Don’t try to restart your Aero until you have connected to external power.

  • Page 50: File Explorer

    The Contrast utility lets you optimize the screen for higher picture quality, or higher con- trast on your Aero 1500 Pocket PC. Higher picture quality sets the display to 16-gray scale while Higher contrast sets the display to 4-gray scale and maximizes battery perfor- mance.
  • Page 51 Auto Run The Auto Run feature in QUtilities allows specialized programs stored on a Compact- Flash card to begin running automatically as soon as the card is inserted. • You can disable this function by pressing QLaunch, then tapping QUtilities, Auto Run, Disable, then tapping OK.

  • Page 52: Backup/Restore

    6. Tap . Your Aero will reset (unless you have disabled this option), and the test will start automatically. Follow the instructions to complete the test. NOTE: When Diagnostics finishes running, it displays the result of each test item. You can also choose to save the results as a log file.
  • Page 53 then carry a CompactFlash card–based copy of your data with you at all times for quick retrieval. Backing up Data to a CF Card Each time you use the CF Backup utility, your data files, databases, preferences, Win- dows CE system data, and applications are copied to the CompactFlash storage card. The subdirectories on your Aero Pocket PC are also duplicated on the storage card.

  • Page 54: Using The Compactflash Card Slot

    Aero. The Aero 1500 Pocket PC supports Type I CompactFlash cards. The Aero 2100 Pocket PC supports Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards. The CompactFlash slot allows you to install storage cards for backup and storage of data and applications.
  • Page 55 NOTE: If you inserted a storage card, the system pops up a window asking if you want to enable the card you just inserted. You can choose not to do so in order to save battery power. After you enable a card, the only way to disable it, and save power, is to remove the card. To remove a CompactFlash card: 1.
  • Page 56 2-40 Basic Skills...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Microsoft Activesync

    chapter 3 ICROSOFT Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Aero Pocket PC. Synchronization compares the data on your Aero Pocket PC with your computer and updates both computers with the most recent informa- tion.
  • Page 58 Microsoft ActiveSync...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    chapter 4 ICROSOFT 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 Con- tacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your Aero Pocket PC.
  • Page 60 NOTE: 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: 1. Tap the desired date and time for the appointment if you are in Day or Week view. 2.

  • Page 61: Using The Summary Screen

    3. Enter a description and a location using the input panel. Tap first to select the field. 4. Tap the date and time to change them if needed. 5. Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the input panel to see all avail- able fields.

  • Page 62: Contacts: Tracking Friends And Colleagues

    Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook, Pocket Outlook, or Sched- ule+. The meeting notice will be created automatically and sent either when you synchro- nize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server. Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools then Options.
  • Page 63 NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools then Options. To create a contact: 1. Tap New. Microsoft Pocket Outlook...
  • Page 64 2. Enter a name and other contact information using the input panel. You will need to scroll down to see all available fields. 3. To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories and select a category from the list.

  • Page 65: Tasks: Keeping A To Do List

    Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. In the task list, overdue tasks are dis- played in bold (and in red on the Aero 2100 Pocket PC). Microsoft Pocket Outlook...
  • Page 66 NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools then Options. To create a task: 1. Tap New. 2. Enter a description using the input panel. 3. 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.

  • Page 67: Notes: Capturing Thoughts And Ideas

    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. If the note list is displayed, it will be created as a stand-alone recording.

  • Page 68: Inbox: Sending And Receiving E-Mail Messages

    To create a note: 1. Tap New. 2. 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 record- ings, see Chapter 2. Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in either of these ways: 1.

  • Page 69: Using The Message List

    During synchronization: • E-mail messages are copied from the Inbox folder of Exchange or Outlook on your computer to the Inbox folder on your Aero Pocket PC. The e-mail messages on the two computers are linked, so when you delete an e-mail message on your Aero Pocket PC, it’s also deleted from your computer the next time you synchronize.
  • Page 70 When you receive a message, tap it in the list to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold. 4-12 Microsoft Pocket Outlook...
  • Page 71 When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your computer, Inbox down- loads only the first 100 lines of each new message by default. No e-mail attachments are downloaded. The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your computer. You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in their entirety the next time you synchronize or connect to your e-mail server.
  • Page 72 Composing E-mail Messages To compose an e-mail message: 1. Tap New. 2. Enter an e-mail address in To, or select a name from the contact list by tapping the Address Book button. All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book.
  • Page 73 Managing E-mail Messages and Folders By default, messages are displayed in one of four folders for each service you’ve created: Inbox, Deleted (local), Outbox, and Sent. The Deleted folder contains messages that have been deleted on the Aero Pocket PC. If you are using IMAP4, you may see a Deleted Items folder.
  • Page 74 4-16 Microsoft Pocket Outlook...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5: Companion Programs

    chapter 5 OMPANION The companion programs consist of Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Money, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, Microsoft Reader, Microsoft Pocket Streets and Picture Viewer. To switch to a companion program on your Aero Pocket PC, tap Programs on the menu, then tap the program name.

  • Page 76: Typing Mode

    You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (writing, drawing, typing, and recording), which are displayed on the View menu. Each mode has its own toolbar, which you can show and hide by tapping the Show/Hide Toolbar button on the command bar.

  • Page 77: Writing Mode

    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. Companion Programs...

  • Page 78: Drawing Mode

    NOTE: 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. Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your computer.

  • Page 79: Recording Mode

    Recording Mode In recording mode, embed a recording into your document. Recordings are saved as .wav files. For more information on recording, see Chapter 2. For more information on using Pocket Word, tap then Help. Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks.

  • Page 80: Tips For Working In Pocket Excel

    first. You can save a workbook you create or edit in a variety of formats, including Pocket Excel (.pxl) and Excel (.xls). Pocket Excel contains a list of the files stored on your Aero Pocket PC. Tap a file in the list to open it.

  • Page 81: Microsoft Money

    • Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View then Split. Then drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap View then Remove Split. • Show 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 82: Using The Account Register

    Using the Account Register 1. To view the Account Register for an account, tap it in the Account Manager. The Account Register displays all transactions for that account that are stored on your Aero Pocket PC. For each transaction, you will see the date, the payee, the amount, and the running balance of your account as a result of the transaction.

  • Page 83: Entering Transactions

    NOTE: To switch between accounts, tap the name of the current account in the upper-right cor- ner and select another account from the list. Entering Transactions Once you have the Account Register open, tap New to create a new transaction. On the Required tab, Microsoft Money automatically creates a withdrawal and enters today’s date.

  • Page 84: Entering And Tracking Investments

    NOTE: If you do not want Microsoft Money to automatically enter information, tap Tools then Options and turn off AutoComplete+. Entering and Tracking Investments In the Investments screen, you can track the value of the investments in your portfolio. The Investments screen displays each investment with the current number of shares, their price, and market value.

  • Page 85: Windows Media Player For Pocket Pc

    NOTE: Microsoft Money can get a quote update over any direct (IP) Internet connection, including a wireless connection or network connection. If you cannot get a quote update, check with your Internet service provider (ISP) or network administrator to see if you require a proxy server to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 86: Using Windows Media Manager For Pocket Pc

    Using Windows Media Manager for Pocket PC NOTE: Windows Media Manager for Pocket PC is only included on the CD for the Aero Pocket PC. Use Windows Media Manager for Pocket PC on the computer to create digital audio files in Windows Media format and to transfer audio content to your Aero Pocket PC or storage card.

  • Page 87: What Is Packaged Content

    What is Packaged Content? Packaged content is digital music that has been encrypted for distribution to prevent unau- thorized access to copyrighted content. Windows Media Player for Pocket PC cannot play packaged content without a valid license. First use Windows Media Player on the com- puter to obtain packaged content that has a license that allows transferring the content to your Aero Pocket PC.

  • Page 88: Using The Playlist Manager

    Using the Playlist Manager Use the playlist manager to set the track playback order. All My Music is the default play- list. It contains all digital audio files available for playback on your Aero Pocket PC and storage card. To see a list of recently selected playlists, tap Select Playlist. To create or edit playlists, tap All Playlists.

  • Page 89: Using The Library

    To switch to Microsoft Reader, tap Getting Books on Your Aero Pocket PC You can download book files from the Web. Just visit your favorite eBook retailer and fol- low the instructions to download the book files. Sample books and a dictionary are also included in the MSReader folder in the Extras folder on the ActiveSync CD.

  • Page 90: Using Reader Features

    there is one. Subsequently, whenever you open the book, you’ll be automatically taken to the last page read. 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 Direction key on your Aero Pocket PC. Using Reader Features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books.

  • Page 91: Removing A Book

    • Notes. When you attach a note to text, you enter the text in a note pad that appears on top of the book page. A note icon appears in the left margin. You can show or hide the note by tapping the icon. •...

  • Page 92: Viewing Maps

    6. Copy the maps (.mps) and/or Pushpin files (.psp) that you've created for use with Pocket Streets to the My Documents folder on your Aero Pocket PC. For more infor- mation on using ActiveSync to copy files, see ActiveSync Help on the computer. Viewing Maps To open a map, tap Tools, Maps, then the name of the map you want to see.
  • Page 93 NOTE: JPEG files are picture files that are stored in a highly compressed format. When you open a JPEG image file that is stored on your Aero Pocket PC or a CompactFlash card, your Aero first decompresses the image. If, for example, the JPEG file you want to open is 50KB, you may need up to 1500 KB of free memory on your Aero (depending on the file's decompression ratio) in order to decompress and view the file.
  • Page 94 5-20 Companion Programs...

  • Page 95: Chapter 6: Pocket Internet Explorer

    chapter 6 OCKET NTERNET Use Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages in either of these ways: • During synchronization with your computer, download your favorite links, mobile favorites, and mobile channels that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the computer.
  • Page 96 Aero Pocket PC so that you can view Web pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and computer. Use the Internet Explorer 5 plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites quickly. To create a mobile favorite: 1. Click Tools then Create Mobile Favorite in Internet Explorer 5 on your computer. 2.

  • Page 97: Channels

    Channels \HTC note: For localized versions, remove “Channels” and “Using AvantGo Channels.” Only “Mobile Channels” should remain. Channels are Web sites designed specifically for offline viewing on your Aero Pocket PC. You can subscribe to two types of channels at no fee: AvantGo Channels and mobile chan- nels.

  • Page 98: Use Pocket Internet Explorer

    Use Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your Aero Pocket PC without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web. To view mobile favorites and channels: 1.
  • Page 99 2. Tap the mobile favorite or channel you want to view. You’ll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your com- puter. If the page is not on your Aero Pocket PC, the favorite will be dimmed. You will need to synchronize with your computer again to download the page to your Aero Pocket PC or connect to the Internet to view the page.
  • Page 100 NOTE: To add a favorite link while using the Aero Pocket PC, go to the Web page you want to add, tap the Favorites button, tap the Add/Delete tab, tap the Add button, and enter a name for the favorite link. Pocket Internet Explorer...

  • Page 101: Chapter 7: Getting Connected

    chapter 7 ETTING ONNECTED You can use your Aero Pocket PC to exchange information with other Windows-powered devices as well as your computer, a network, or the Internet. Use the infrared (IR) port on your Aero Pocket PC to send and receive files between two devices. In addition to using a cradle, cable, or IR port to connect your Aero Pocket PC to your computer (as described in Chapter 3), you can connect to your computer while away from the office by using a remote connection.

  • Page 102: Connect To An Isp

    To send information: 1. Switch to the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list. If you want to send more than one item, drag the stylus across the items you want to send.
  • Page 103 5. Enter a name for the connection, such as “ISP Connection.” 6. Select your modem type in the Select a modem list. If your modem type does not appear, try re-inserting the modem card. NOTE: You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs now use a server- assigned address.

  • Page 104: Connect To Your Network

    Connect to Your Network If you have access to a network, you can send e-mail messages, view intranet pages, syn- chronize your Aero Pocket PC, and possibly access the Internet. You can connect to your network in one of two ways: •...
  • Page 105 • Send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox. Before you can use Inbox, you need to provide the information it needs to communicate with the e-mail server. For specific instructions, see “Connect Directly to an E-mail Server,” later in this chapter. •...

  • Page 106: End A Connection

    End a Connection If you started the connection from a program, such as Inbox or Pocket Internet Explorer, disconnect from that program first. Then, tap of the screen then Disconnect. To end a network connection, remove the card from your Aero Pocket PC.

  • Page 107: Get Help On Connecting

    2. Select POP3 or IMAP4 as the service type, name the service, and tap Next. For infor- mation on which service type to select, ask your ISP or network administrator. 3. Select a connection from the Connection list. If you have not created a connection, select Create new connection and follow the steps in the wizard.
  • Page 108 Getting Connected...

  • Page 109: Chapter 8: Tips And Troubleshooting

    chapter 8 IPS AND ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter contains troubleshooting information that can help you to solve any problems you might encounter with your Aero. It also has a tips section that may help you to get bet- ter service from your Aero Pocket PC. If you can't solve a particular problem, see “Finding Information”...

  • Page 110: Battery Loses Power

    ™ Clearing memory If you forget your Aero password or want to clear all data from your Aero and return it to the factory settings, clear memory. CAUTION: Clearing memory deletes all data and restores the Aero to its default settings. Pro- grams installed at the factory remain, while data you have created and programs you have installed are erased.

  • Page 111: If You Forget Your Password

    You want your Aero battery charge to last as long as possible, especially when you’re on the road. Under normal conditions, you can get many hours of use from a from a full charge. Here are a few tips to help you get the most from them. Use external power whenever possible Use the AC adapter to plug your Aero into external power whenever possible, especially when:...

  • Page 112: If You Run Out Of Memory

    If you run out of memory Memory on your Aero Pocket PC is shared between storage memory and program mem- ory. Storage memory is used to store the information you create and programs you install. Program memory is used to run programs on your Aero. The Aero automatically manages the allocation between storage and program memory.

  • Page 113: Screen Freezes Or Responds Slowly

    Plug the Aero into AC power. • Change or recharge the main battery or backup battery. • Adjust the display contrast (Aero 1500 Pocket PC only). • then Settings. On the System tab, tap Contrast. • Hold down the Action button, then press the Contacts or Tasks keys to make the screen darker or lighter.

  • Page 114: Screen Is Hard To Read

    Screen is hard to read • Turn on the backlight, by holding down the Power button for 1 second. • Adjust the backlight brightness level (Aero 2100 Pocket PC only). Press QLaunch, then tap Backlight, High. • Position a lamp so that the light shines directly on the screen. •...

  • Page 115: Modem Connection Problems

    Modem connection problems You may encounter the following problems when using a modem. Additional trouble- shooting information is available in Connections Help on the Aero Pocket PC and Active- Sync Help on the computer. Can’t dial out • Remove your Aero Pocket PC from the cradle. You cannot connect using a modem if your Aero Pocket PC has an active connection with the computer.

  • Page 116: Network Connection Problems

    Connection is unreliable • Make sure the modem is firmly seated and connected to your Aero Pocket PC and the telephone jack. • Disable call waiting. Tap the Dialing tab, select Disable call waiting. Then enter the disable code specified by your telephone company.

  • Page 117: Routine Maintenance

    • Ensure that you do not have any other active connections. Tap at the bottom of the screen then Disconnect. • Ensure the cradle’s cable is securely plugged into the serial port on the back of your computer. Use the cable that came with the Aero Pocket PC cradle without any extra cables or extenders attached.

  • Page 118: Travel Guidelines

    In North America, dispose of lithium-ion batteries by taking advantage of the Compaq battery recycling program. You will be provided with a postage-paid battery pack mailer preaddressed to a reclamation facility where the metals are recycled. Batteries/battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed of together with the gen- eral household waste.
  • Page 119 Shipping Guidelines When shipping your Aero, follow these guidelines: • Safeguard your data by making a backup copy. • If shipping the backup copy, be sure that the medium (diskette, tape, or CompactFlash card) is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit. •...
  • Page 120 8-12 Tips and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 121: Chapter 9: Character Recognizer

    chapter 9 HARACTER Using Character Recognizer, you can write characters directly on your Aero Pocket PC 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 122 The following chart is a partial display of the characters you can write while in lowercase mode (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing). 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 123 For more information on using Character Recognizer and for demos of all characters, tap on the Character Recognizer input panel. Character Recognizer...
  • Page 124 Character Recognizer...

  • Page 125: Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers

    For regulatory identification purposes your product is assigned a Compaq Series number. The Compaq Series number for the Aero 1500 Pocket PC is Series PE2020. The Compaq Series number for the Aero 2100 Pocket PC is Series PE2010. This series number should not be confused with the marketing name (Compaq Aero 1550 Pocket PC or Compaq Aero 2100 Pocket PC).

  • Page 126: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    Federal Communications Commission Notice 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. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions.

  • Page 127: Canadian Notice

    To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Caus- ing Equipment Regulations Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
  • Page 128 WARNING: Your computer contains a coin cell lithium battery powered Real-Time Clock circuit. There is a danger of explosion, and risk of personal injury if the battery pack is incorectly replaced or mistreated. Do not attempt to disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

  • Page 129: Appendix B: Hardware Specifications

    Hardware and software con- Audio Infrared Communications Notification Alarms PECIFICATIONS Model Aero 1500 Pocket PC 240 x 320 screen, Mono- controlled 4/16 grayscale, Hardware and software con- trolled backlight on/off Microphone and back- Microphone and back- mounted speaker mounted speaker 3.5mm earphone jack...

  • Page 130: Physical Specifications

    Feature Battery Charge Light Battery Backup Main Physical Specifications Aero 1500 Pocket PC Height 5.1 in Width 3.1 in Depth 0.49 in Weight 4.9 oz Aero 1500 Operating Environment Temperature Relative humidity (non-condensing) Maximum altitude (un-pressurized) Hardware Specifications Model Aero 1500 Pocket PC...
  • Page 131 Aero 2100 Operating Environment Temperature Relative humidity (non-condensing) Maximum altitude (un-pressurized) Operating 32° to 104°F Nonoperating -13° to 140°F Operating 20 to 90% Nonoperating 20 to 90% Operating 15,000 ft Nonoperating 40,000 ft Metric 0° to 40°C -25° to 60°C 20 to 90% 20 to 90% 4,572 m...
  • Page 132 Hardware Specifications...

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