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P/N 961-054-025
Edition A
March 2001
Model 70 Pocket PC

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide P/N 961-054-025 Edition A March 2001 Model 70 Pocket PC...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin ix Warranty Information ix Safety Summary ix Warnings, Cautions, and Notes x About This Manual xi Other Intermec Manuals xi Learning About the Pocket PC Welcome 1-3 Pocket PC Description 1-3 Front Panel View 1-3 Back Panel View 1-5...
  • Page 4 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Entering Information on the Pocket PC 2-8 Using the Input Panel 2-8 Writing on the Screen 2-10 Drawing on the Screen 2-12 Recording a Message 2-13 Finding and Organizing Information 2-14 Using Compact Flash Cards 2-15...
  • Page 5 Using Inbox 3-13 Synchronizing E-Mail Messages 3-13 Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server 3-13 Understanding Received E-Mail Messages 3-14 Composing and Sending E-Mail Messages 3-16 Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders 3-17 Folder Behavior With ActiveSync 3-17 Folder Behavior With A Direct Connection To An E-Mail Server 3-18 Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Setting Up Pocket Internet Explorer 4-3 About the Mobile Favorites Folder 4-3...
  • Page 6 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 5-18 Using Windows Media Manager for the Pocket PC 5-19 What is Packaged Content? 5-20 Using the Playlist Manager 5-20 Microsoft Reader 5-21 Getting Books on Your Device 5-21...
  • Page 7 Fixing Screen Problems 7-7 Screen Is Blank 7-7 Screen Is Dark 7-7 Screen Is Hard to Read 7-7 Stylus Problems 7-8 Fixing Connection Problems 7-8 Cable and Cradle Connection Problems 7-8 Infrared (IR) Connection Problems 7-8 Modem Connection Problems 7-9 Can’t Dial Out 7-9 Can Dial Out but Cannot Make a Proper Connection 7-9 Connection Is Unreliable 7-10...
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  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

  • Page 10: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual use the following format. Warning A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    You may need additional information when working with the Pocket PC in a data collection system. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com to download many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.
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  • Page 13: Learning About The Pocket Pc

    Learning About the Pocket PC...
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  • Page 15: Welcome

    This chapter describes the features of the Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC. It also explains how to maintain the batteries and use the AC adapters, cradles, and stylus. Welcome Congratulations on purchasing an Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC powered by Microsoft ®...
  • Page 16 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Front Panel View Item ™ š › Component Battery Charge and Alarm Light Windows Key DC Jack Power and Backlight Button Program Buttons Display Microphone Function This light serves as both a battery charge indicator and a visual alarm indicator.

  • Page 17: Back Panel View

    Back Panel View M70PPG007.eps Item Component – Reset Button — Backup Battery Compartment ˜ Speaker ™ Communications Port š Main Battery Compartment Learning About the Pocket PC Function This button is recessed inside the Pocket PC. Occasionally, some hardware or software malfunctions can prevent the Pocket PC from responding.

  • Page 18: Left Edge View

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Left Edge View Item Component – System Manager Button — Action Button/Scroll Wheel ˜ Record Button M70PPG008.eps Function Press to go to Your Desktop, which contains your most essential programs. This wheel has three actions.

  • Page 19: Top Edge View

    Top Edge View Item Component – Infrared Port — Stylus Compartment ˜ Compact Flash Card Slot ™ Audio Jack Learning About the Pocket PC M70PPG009.eps Function This port lets the Pocket PC exchange data with other infrared-equipped devices. The infrared port can transmit at speeds up to 115 Kbps For more information, see Chapter 6, “Getting Connected.”...

  • Page 20: About The Batteries

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide About the Batteries Warning Your computer contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack.

  • Page 21: Charging The Batteries

    Charging the Batteries Your Pocket PC contains a rechargeable lithium-ion main battery pack and a coin-cell lithium backup battery. The main battery pack charges each time you connect the Pocket PC to an external power source with an AC adapter. •...

  • Page 22: Monitoring The Batteries

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Monitoring the Batteries When you are working with your Pocket PC and using battery power, you can monitor the charge held in the battery by using the Power window. To conserve battery power, your Pocket PC automatically turns off whenever it is idle for a continuous period of time.

  • Page 23: Managing The Batteries

    Managing the Batteries This function is provided to help you maximize the battery life of your Pocket PC. By enabling Power Saving mode, you reduce the speed of the Pocket PC’s CPU and save on power consumption. This setting reduces the speed and performance of your Pocket PC.
  • Page 24 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Power Saving Mode Screen 3. Tap Yes to restart the Pocket PC. Note: Always save all the information on your Pocket PC before tapping Yes to reset. If you have not saved all the information, tap No, then save all your important information.

  • Page 25: Using The Ac Adapters And Cradles

    Using the AC Adapters and Cradles You must order an AC adapter for your Pocket PC that is compatible with your country’s wall plug style. All adapters accept 110 or 220 VAC. The AC adapter connects the DC jack of the Pocket PC directly to an external power source. You use the same AC adapter to connect the cradle to an external power source.
  • Page 26 For more information on establishing a partnership between your Pocket PC and a desktop computer, see the Model 70 Quick Start Guide and the ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer.

  • Page 27: Using The Stylus

    Learning About the Pocket PC Using the Stylus Your Pocket PC has a stylus for selecting items and entering information. You can use the stylus to perform these actions: Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.

  • Page 28: Where To Find Information

    Application development for the Pocket PC. Up-to-date information on Pocket PC devices. 1-16 See this source: The Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC Quick Start Guide that shipped with your Pocket PC. This user’s guide and the Pocket PC online help. To view help, tap and then Help.

  • Page 29: Using The Pocket Pc

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  • Page 31: Turning The Pocket Pc On And Off

    This chapter explains how to use the Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC. Turning the Pocket PC On and Off • To turn your Pocket PC on and off, press the Power button. Opening the Today Screen When you turn on your Pocket PC for the first time each day, you should see the Today screen.

  • Page 32: Opening Programs

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide You may see the following status icons on the command bar. Status Icon Opening Programs You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the Start menu. You can customize which programs you see on this menu. For help, see “Customizing Your Pocket PC,”...
  • Page 33 The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your Pocket PC. Icon Program Your Desktop Calculator Calendar CF Backup Connections Contacts Expenses File Explorer Solitaire Inbox Infrared Receive Internet Explorer Microsoft Money Microsoft Reader Notes Pocket Excel Pocket Word Tasks Using the Pocket PC...

  • Page 34: Using The Navigation Bar And The Command Bar

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Using the Navigation Bar and the Command Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the Pocket PC screen. It displays the active program and current time, and it allows you to switch between programs and close screens.

  • Page 35: Using Pop-Up Menus

    Using Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program.

  • Page 36: Entering Information On The Pocket Pc

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Entering Information on the Pocket PC You have several options for entering new information on your Pocket PC: • Use the input panel to enter typed text by using the soft keyboard or Character Recognizer.
  • Page 37 Typing With the Soft Keyboard Note: You can set several different options for the input panel by tapping the up arrow in the command bar and choosing Options. To type with the soft keyboard 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Keyboard. 2.

  • Page 38: Writing On The Screen

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide To select typed text • Drag the stylus across the text you want to select. You can cut, copy, and paste text by tapping and holding the selected words and then choosing an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by choosing the command on the Edit menu.
  • Page 39 To select writing 1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools and then Undo and try again. You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging the stylus across the screen.

  • Page 40: Drawing On The Screen

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited.

  • Page 41: Recording A Message

    Recording a Message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first.

  • Page 42: Finding And Organizing Information

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your Pocket PC helps you quickly locate information. To find a folder or file 1. On the 2. In the Find field, enter the text you want to find.

  • Page 43: Using Compact Flash Cards

    Using Compact Flash Cards The Compact Flash Card expansion slot supports Type I Compact Flash cards. The Compact Flash slot lets you install storage cards for backup and storage of data and applications. It also allows you to install communication devices such as a LAN adapter or a fax/modem.

  • Page 44: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Backing Up and Restoring Data To avoid losing your data in the event that your Pocket PC is lost, stolen, or becomes damaged, periodic backups to the computer or a Compact Flash card are recommended.
  • Page 45 CF Backup Screen Tap Start to start the backup or restore Tap Backup to do a backup 3. Tap Start to begin the backup process. A status bar reports the data activity until the function is complete. Note: Do not remove the Compact Flash card or turn off the Pocket PC during backup.

  • Page 46: Restoring Data From A Compact Flash Card

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Restoring Data From a Compact Flash Card 1. Install the Compact Flash card that contains the backed up data into your Pocket 2. Close all active programs. 3. Tap 4. Tap Restore. 5. Tap Start to begin the restore process. A status bar reports the data activity until the function is complete.

  • Page 47: Customizing Your Pocket Pc

    Description Find out about your Pocket PC. You may need this information if you add programs or if you call Intermec Technical Support. Adjust the touch screen if it is not responding accurately. Set the length of time before the backlight turns off when the Pocket PC is idle.

  • Page 48: Setting A Password

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Setting a Password Password security is provided to help protect against unauthorized use of your Pocket PC. For immediate protection, we recommend setting up password security through the Password utility in the Settings of your Pocket PC as soon as possible. If set, your login password must be entered each time you turn on your Pocket PC.
  • Page 49 To add programs 1. Determine your Pocket PC and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install. Tap the Version tab, make a note of the information in Processor. 2. Download the program to your desktop computer (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into your desktop computer).

  • Page 50: Customizing The Start Menu

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Customizing the Start Menu • program. If you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer on your Pocket PC to move the program to the Start Menu folder or use ActiveSync on the desktop computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.
  • Page 51 Using the Pocket PC Setting Volume 3. Use the tabs to choose the volume, sound types and reminder types. The options you choose here apply throughout the Pocket PC. 2-23...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Backlight

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Adjusting the Backlight Pocket PC features a built-in backlight that allows you to view text and graphics clearly whether you are indoors or outdoors, in a dim study or at a brightly lit work site.

  • Page 53: Using Your Desktop

    Using Your Desktop The Your Desktop utility greatly speeds up access to and management of programs on your Pocket PC. You can immediately view and open your essential programs by placing them on a special desktop screen, which can be activated anytime by pressing the Your Desktop button or by tapping the Your Desktop button.

  • Page 54: Adding Program Icons To Your Desktop

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Adding Program Icons to Your Desktop 1. Open Your Desktop either by pressing the Your Desktop button on the left-hand side of your Pocket PC or by tapping Your Desktop on the Programs screen.

  • Page 55: Deleting Program Icons From Your Desktop

    Deleting Program Icons From Your Desktop 1. Use the jog wheel or stylus to select the program icon. 2. Tap Edit and then Delete. 3. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion. Using the Pocket PC Tap to delete the selected program icon 2-27...

  • Page 56: Managing Programs In Your Desktop

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Managing Programs in Your Desktop You can use the System Manager to manage programs that are running on your Pocket PC. You have three choices: • You can stop all programs that are running.

  • Page 57: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

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  • Page 59: Using Calendar

    This chapter explains how to use Microsoft Pocket Outlook 70 Pocket PC. Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. Using Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments and meetings and to create meeting requests.

  • Page 60: Entering Appointments

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Entering Appointments 1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2. Tap New. 3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap first to select the field.

  • Page 61: About The Calendar Summary Screen

    About the Calendar Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. Tap the top portion of the summary screen to change the appointment. Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Pocket Outlook, Outlook, or Schedule+.

  • Page 62: Using Contacts

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Using Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on the road. Using the infrared (IR) port, you can quickly share Contacts information with other Windows- powered device users.

  • Page 63: Creating Contacts

    Creating Contacts 1. Tap New. 2. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You need to scroll 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 64: About The Contacts Summary Screen

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide About the Contacts Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. Tap to edit the contact details Tap to enter or edit notes...

  • Page 65: Using Tasks

    Using Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. In the task list, overdue tasks are displayed in bold. Keep your Tasks current by synchronizing your Pocket PC with Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer. For help, see the ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer.

  • Page 66: Creating Tasks

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Creating Tasks 1. Tap New. 2. Using the input panel, enter a description. 3. 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.

  • Page 67: About The Tasks Summary Screen

    About the Tasks Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. Microsoft Pocket Outlook Tap to edit the task details Tap to show and hide additional summary information Tap to enter or edit notes 3-11...

  • Page 68: Using Notes

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Using Notes 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.

  • Page 69: Using Inbox

    Using Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in either of these ways: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network.

  • Page 70: Understanding Received E-Mail Messages

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space on your Pocket PC. When working offline, once you have downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the e-mail server and then decide which messages to download completely.
  • Page 71 Inbox Screen Tap this icon to delete a message When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer, Inbox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message (default). The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your desktop computer. No e-mail attachments are downloaded.

  • Page 72: Composing And Sending E-Mail Messages

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at any time: • Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see the ActiveSync online help on the desktop computer.

  • Page 73: Managing E-Mail Messages And Folders

    The message is placed in the Outbox folder on your Pocket PC and will be delivered in one of two ways: • They are transferred to the Outbox folder in Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer and then sent the next time you synchronize. •...

  • Page 74: Folder Behavior With A Direct Connection To An E-Mail Server

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Folder Behavior With A Direct Connection To An E-Mail Server The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using POP3 or IMAP4: • If you are using POP3, folders will behave like they do when using ActiveSync.

  • Page 75: Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer

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  • Page 77: Setting Up Pocket Internet Explorer

    This chapter explains how to use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer on your Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC. Setting Up Pocket Internet Explorer Use Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages in either of these ways: • During synchronization, download your favorite links, mobile favorites, and mobile channels that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer to your Pocket PC.
  • Page 78 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your Pocket PC. To minimize the amount of memory used: • In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options, turn off pictures and sounds or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the Pocket PC.

  • Page 79: About Channels

    About Channels Channels are Web sites designed specifically for offline viewing on your Pocket PC. You can subscribe to two types of channels for free: AvantGo Channels and mobile channels. Using AvantGo Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular Web sites.

  • Page 80: Using Pocket Internet Explorer

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Using Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your 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.
  • Page 81 To view mobile favorites and channels 1. Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap the mobile favorite or channel you want to view. You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer.
  • Page 82 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide To browse the Web 1. Connect to the Internet or your network in either of the following ways: • Connect using Connections, as described in Chapter 6, “Getting Connected.” Then switch to Pocket Internet Explorer by tapping it on the •...

  • Page 83: Companion Programs

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  • Page 85: Pocket Word

    This chapter explains how to use the companion programs on your Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC. The companion programs consist of Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Expenses, Microsoft Money, Windows Media Player, and Microsoft Reader. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to your documents.

  • Page 86: Typing Mode

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Note: You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View and then Zoom. Then select the percentage you want. Select a higher percentage to enter text and a lower one to see more of your document.

  • Page 87: Writing Mode

    Companion Programs 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 “Entering Information on the Pocket PC”...

  • Page 88: Pocket Excel

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to give you easy access to your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your Pocket PC, copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your Pocket PC, or synchronize workbooks between your desktop computer and your Pocket PC so that you have the most current content in both locations.

  • Page 89: Tips For Working In Pocket Excel

    You can show and hide the Pocket Excel toolbar by tapping the Show/Hide Toolbar button on the command bar. For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap Tips for Working in Pocket Excel Note the following when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel: •...

  • Page 90: Expenses

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Expenses Expenses is a simple-to-use expenditure management program that allows you to keep track of your expenses on the move. It is designed so that you can quickly record details of expenses as they occur. You can also look up and amend old records, and for any given month, view overall total expenditure with category-by-category breakdowns.
  • Page 91 2. Confirm the date by tapping outside the calendar. The number of this new record is automatically displayed so continue to the next item. 3. Tap Company or Personal, as appropriate. 4. Next to Category, tap the arrow and select a description from the drop-down menu. 5.

  • Page 92: Calculating And Viewing Expenditure Totals

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Calculating and Viewing Expenditure Totals To view the overall total expenditure for a given period, tap the at the bottom of the screen and enter a period of time. The statistics displayed are broken down by Category—with an overall total also given.

  • Page 93: Printing A List Of Records

    Expense Screen Printing a List of Records 1. Press the printer 2. At the top of the screen tap Starting Date and Ending Date to select the period within which you want a printout of records. For this, you can select a period up to 12 months within any year.
  • Page 94 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide 3. The records will be listed, starting with the earliest first. Note: The records are stored in a database on your Pocket PC. To print, view or manipulate these records, they must be first converted to a text file and copied to a folder on your PC.

  • Page 95: Microsoft Money

    Microsoft Money Use Microsoft Money to easily enter and view your financial transactions, check your account balances, and track your investments. If you are using Microsoft Money on your desktop computer, you should synchronize it with your Pocket PC first so that you will not have to enter your accounts and other required information manually on your Pocket PC.

  • Page 96: Viewing The Account Register

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Microsoft Money—Account Manager Screen Viewing the Account Register The Account Register displays all transactions for that account that are stored on your 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 97: Entering Transactions

    Microsoft Money—Account Register Screen Note: To switch between accounts, tap the name of the current account in the upper- right corner and select another account from the list. Entering Transactions 1. In the Account Register, tap New to create a new transaction. 2.

  • Page 98: Entering And Tracking Investments

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Microsoft Money—Entering Transactions Note: If you do not want Microsoft Money to automatically enter information, tap Tools and 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.
  • Page 99 Companion Programs Microsoft Money can update investment prices from the MoneyCentral Web site. To do this, open a connection to the Internet and tap Update Investments on the Tools menu. When the update is complete, Microsoft Money will record the date and time and display it after Last Quote Update at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 100: Windows Media Player For Pocket Pc

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to listen to digital audio files. For more information on using Windows Media Player, tap To open the Windows Media Player •...

  • Page 101: Using Windows Media Manager For The Pocket Pc

    Companion Programs Using Windows Media Manager for the Pocket PC Use Windows Media Manager for the Pocket PC on the desktop computer to create digital audio files in Windows Media format and to transfer audio content to your Pocket PC or storage card. With Windows Media format, you can create high-quality audio for your Pocket PC without using large amounts of Pocket PC memory.

  • Page 102: What Is Packaged Content

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide What is Packaged Content? Packaged content is digital music that has been encrypted for distribution to prevent unauthorized 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 desktop computer to obtain packaged content that has a license that allows transferring the content to your Pocket PC.

  • Page 103: Microsoft Reader

    Companion Programs Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read electronic books on your Pocket PC. Download books to your desktop computer from your favorite eBook Web site. Then, use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your Pocket PC. The books appear in the Reader Library, where you can tap them in the list to open them.

  • Page 104: Reading A Book

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide To open a book • Tap the book title in the Library list. Tap to select a sort order Reading a Book Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book.

  • Page 105: Using Reader Features

    Microsoft Reader Screen Using Reader Features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books. These options are available from any book page. Select text by dragging across the text on the page. Then, tap an option on the pop-up menu, as described here: •...
  • Page 106 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide • Highlights. When you highlight text, it appears with a colored background, just as if you used a marker pen. • Notes. When you attach a note to text, you enter the text in a note pad that appears on top of the book page.

  • Page 107: Getting Connected

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  • Page 109: Connecting The Pocket Pc

    This chapter explains how you can use your Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC to exchange information with other Windows-powered devices as well as your desktop computer, a network, or the Internet. Connecting the Pocket PC There are many different ways you can connect the Pocket PC to your desktop computer, network, or the Internet.

  • Page 110: Transferring Data Using Infrared

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Transferring Data Using Infrared Using infrared (IR), you can send and receive information, such as contacts and appointments and files, between two Windows-powered devices. You can also connect to the Internet through an infrared modem.

  • Page 111: Connecting To An Isp Through A Modem

    Connecting to an ISP Through a Modem You can connect to your ISP by creating a modem connection. Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages and view Web pages. You can also use the program Easy Online. To connect to an ISP through a modem 1.
  • Page 112 Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide 5. Enter a name for the connection, such as “ISP Connection.” 6. In the Select a modem list, select your modem type. If you are using an infrared modem, select Generic IRDA modem. If you are using an external modem that is connected to your Pocket PC with a cable, select Hayes Compatible on COM1.

  • Page 113: Connecting To A Network

    Connecting to a Network If you have access to a network, you can send e-mail messages, view Intranet pages, synchronize your Pocket PC with your desktop computer, and possibly access the Internet. You can connect to your network in one of two ways: •...

  • Page 114: Creating An Ethernet Connection

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Creating an Ethernet Connection 1. Get the following information from your network administrator: user name, password, and domain name. 2. Insert the Ethernet card into your Pocket PC. For instructions on inserting and using the Ethernet card, see the owner’s manual for the card.

  • Page 115: Connecting Directly To An E-Mail Server

    Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server You can set up a connection to an e-mail server so that you can send and receive e-mail messages by using a modem or network connection and Inbox on your Pocket PC. Note: The ISP or network must use a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail server and an SMTP gateway.

  • Page 116: Get Help On Connecting

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide 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: • “Using Inbox” in Chapter 3. • Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 119: Resetting The Pocket Pc

    Troubleshooting This chapter helps you troubleshoot problems you may experience with the Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC. Resetting the Pocket PC You can perform a soft reset or a full reset. If your Pocket PC responds slowly, stops responding as expected, or “freezes,” try soft resetting it. If you want to clear all data from your Pocket PC and return it to the factory defaults or if you forget your Pocket PC password, you need to perform a full reset and clear the memory.

  • Page 120: Tips For Extending Battery Charge

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide To clear memory 1. Turn on the Pocket PC. 2. Press and hold the Power button, and use the stylus to press and hold the Reset button for about two seconds. 3. If a message appears on the screen, confirm that you want to clear memory.

  • Page 121: Turn Off Sounds You Don't Need

    Turn Off Sounds You Don’t Need The Pocket PC produces sounds in response to a number of events, such as warnings, appointments, and screen taps or hardware-button presses. To optimize battery life, turn off any sounds you don’t need. Tap Sounds &...

  • Page 122: Adjusting Program Memory

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide • If you are copying files from your desktop computer or another device to your Pocket PC, try adjusting the slider in the Memory setting. Tap Settings. On the System tab, tap Memory and check whether the slider can be adjusted manually before copying files.

  • Page 123: Fixing Screen Problems

    Fixing Screen Problems If your screen freezes or responds slowly, reset your Pocket PC. See “Resetting the Pocket PC” earlier in this chapter. If your screen is blank, dark, or otherwise hard to read, try these solutions. Screen Is Blank If your Pocket PC does not respond when you briefly press the Power button, press and hold the button for a full second.

  • Page 124: Stylus Problems

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Stylus Problems If you are experiencing inaccurate responses to stylus taps, adjust the touch screen to respond more accurately to screen taps. To adjust the touch screen 1. Tap 2. On the System tab, tap Align Screen.

  • Page 125: Modem Connection Problems

    Modem Connection Problems You may encounter the following problems when using a modem. Additional troubleshooting information is available in the Connections online help on the Pocket PC and in the ActiveSync online help on the desktop computer. Can’t Dial Out •...

  • Page 126: Connection Is Unreliable

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide • Verify that you are using the right phone number for the modem you are trying to reach Tap connection and then Next and double-check the phone number you are trying to reach. Connection Is Unreliable •...

  • Page 127: Specifications And Other Helpful Information

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  • Page 129: Specifications

    This appendix provides the specifications for the Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC, explains how to use Character Recognizer, and explains how to transfer data from a palm-sized PC. Specifications Feature Processor Memory LCD module Buttons Stylus Notification Audio Interface Power...

  • Page 130: Using Character Recognizer

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Using Character Recognizer Using Character Recognizer, you can write alphanumeric characters directly on your 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 131 Specifications and Other Helpful Information 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). For more information on using Character Recognizer and for demos of all characters, tap the Character Recognizer input panel.

  • Page 132: How To Transfer Palm-Size Pc Data To A Pocket Pc

    Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide How to Transfer Palm-Size PC Data to a Pocket PC 1. Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 on your desktop computer. 2. Synchronize your palm-size PC with your desktop computer so that the information on your desktop computer is current.
  • Page 133 Specifications and Other Helpful Information 8. Select Copy selected messages to your Pocket PC and then click the Browse button. 9. Select the offline folder on your Pocket PC you want to transfer the messages to and then click OK. 10.
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