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  • Page 1 Manual Yakumo alphaX GPS PDA with GPS function...
  • Page 2 Trademarks All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Note The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface ......................v Welcome......................4 About this Manual..................4 Where to Find Information................5 Getting Started..................6 1.1 Expanding Your Yakumo alphaX GPS ..........16 Using an SD/MMC Card..............16 Basic Skills..................17 2.1 Using the Stylus.................17 2.2 Using the Navigation Stick..............18 2.3 Today Screen ..................18 Status Icons..................19...
  • Page 5 Setting a Password................38 3.4 Finding and Organizing Information..........39 3.5 Backing Up Data ................40 3.6 Adding or Removing Programs............40 Adding Programs ................40 Removing Programs................42 Microsoft Pocket Outlook ..............43 4.1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings......43 Creating An Appointment ..............
  • Page 6 7.5 Screen Problems ................91 7.6 Connection Problems ................92 Problems with the Docking Station Connection (optional) ....92 Infrared Connection Problems............93 Modem Connection Problems ............93 7.7 Taking Care of Your Yakumo alphaX GPS ........94 General Information................94 Travel Guidelines................95 Service.......................96 A.3 Safety Precautions................97 About Charging...................97...

  • Page 7: Preface

    GPS by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or Microsoft Exchange Server with your Yakumo alphaX GPS. About this Manual This manual contains comprehensive information of your Yakumo to help you operate the device. Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text.

  • Page 8: Where To Find Information

    Manual Last-minute updates and detailed The Read Me files in the “Microsoft ActiveSync” technical information folder on your desktop computer or the Yakumo alphaX GPS Companion CD. The latest on Windows Powered The Microsoft Mobile Devices Web site: Yakumo alphaX GPS...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your Yakumo alphaX GPS and guides you through the process of setting up your Yakumo alphaX GPS for use.

  • Page 19: Expanding Your Yakumo Alphax Gps

    1.1 Expanding Your Yakumo alphaX GPS Using an SD/MMC Card Your Yakumo alphaX GPS has an SD/MMC slot where you can insert an optional Secure Digital or Multimedia Card storage card. With the removable memory, you can store or backup your data and exchange data with other devices.

  • Page 20: Basic Skills

    Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your Yakumo alphaX GPS such as using the stylus, navigation stick, Today screen, menus and programs. You will also get to know how to enter information. 2.1 Using the Stylus The stylus serves as a mouse for computers.

  • Page 21: Using The Navigation Stick

    Down 2.3 Today Screen When you turn on your Yakumo alphaX GPS for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you will see the Today screen. You can also display it by and then Today . On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important tapping information for the day.

  • Page 22: Status Icons

    Status Icons When the Today screen is displayed, you may see the following status icons on the Command bar or Navigation bar. In most cases, you can tap a status icon to display the associated control panel or more information related to the item. For example, tap a battery status icon to open the Power control panel.

  • Page 23: Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    2.4 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 programs and close screens. The Navigation bar and Start menu: Tap to select a program.

  • Page 24: Pop-Up Menus

    Programs to access additional programs. Tap the program icon to run a program. Press a program button on the front of your Yakumo alphaX GPS . The icons on the buttons identify the default programs they are associated with. (To...

  • Page 25: Notifications

    A.2 Notifications Your Yakumo alphaX GPS reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks or an alarm in Clock, you will be notified in any of the following ways: A message appears on the screen.

  • Page 26: Entering Information

    Tap to view the options. Input panel button. When you use the Input panel, your Yakumo alphaX GPS 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...
  • Page 27 NOTE: To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap Settings Personal tab Input icon Word Completion tab. Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer, you can use the stylus to input characters using strokes that are similar to the Palm™...

  • Page 28: Writing On The Screen

    2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, open Letter Recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area. Transcriber With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper.
  • Page 29 Tap the Pen button and use the stylus for writing. 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. Editing Your Writing If you want to edit or format writing, you must first select the writing and then edit To Select Your Writing: 1.
  • Page 30 Converting Your Writing to Text 1 If you want to convert only certain words, select them before going to the next step. 2. To convert writing to text, tap Tools Recognize or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu. Your writing is turned into text.

  • Page 31: Drawing On The Screen

    Tap to return to the writing. Or tap on the desired word. Some tips for getting good recognition are listed below: 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.

  • Page 32: Creating A Drawing

    Creating a Drawing 1. To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. 2. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing. The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing.

  • Page 33: Recording A Message

    3. To resize a drawing, make sure the Pen button is not selected and then drag a selection handle. 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 Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab.
  • Page 34 Yakumo alphaX GPS . Not all recording formats are compatible with other software or computers. If you...

  • Page 35: Using My Text

    The list of recording formats on your Yakumo alphaX GPS indicates the sample rate, whether the format is stereo or mono and how much storage memory is required per second of recording. You may need to experiment with different sample rates and formats to determine which format best suits your voice.

  • Page 36: Managing Your Yakumo Alphax Gps

    Though your Yakumo alphaX GPS can retain data for 72 hours after its battery runs completely out of power, you must constantly charge the battery of your Yakumo alphaX GPS . This can prevent data loss or damage to the battery caused by the battery’s being kept in a discharged state for too long.
  • Page 37 before you can use it again. If the battery completely runs out of power, you will lose all information, programs and/or settings that you have added.

  • Page 38: Power-Saving Tips

    Suspend frequently. By default, the screen backlight will automatically turn off and the Yakumo alphaX GPS will also turn off when it has been idle for a period of time. You can Settings System tab...

  • Page 39: Managing Memory

    3.2 Managing Memory Storage and Program Memory Caution: Files, settings and data that you add to your Yakumo alphaX GPS are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). The RAM on your Yakumo alphaX GPS is shared between storage memory and program memory.

  • Page 40: Customizing Your Yakumo Alphax Gps

    NOTE: Incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction. Make sure that you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment. You can customize the settings of the Yakumo alphaX GPS to your own Settings . You can tap any of the icons on the Personal , preferences.

  • Page 41: Setting A Password

    To adjust the touch screen for accurate screen taps and to enable ClearType feature for easier reading of text in programs that support ClearType. Setting a Password A password can safeguard your Yakumo alphaX GPS against unauthorized use. Follow this procedure to set a password: 1. Tap Settings Personal tab Password icon.

  • Page 42: Finding And Organizing Information

    3. You can also set an idle time after which the Yakumo alphaX GPS will prompt you for the correct password. 4. Tap OK . NOTE: You will need to clear the memory of your Yakumo alphaX GPS if you forget the password. (See section 7.2.) 3.4 Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your Yakumo alphaX GPS helps you quickly locate information.

  • Page 43: Backing Up Data

    ROM contents. All other programs and data files added to your Yakumo alphaX GPS after factory installations are stored in RAM. You can install any program created for your Yakumo alphaX GPS as long as your Yakumo alphaX GPS has enough memory. The most popular place to find software for your Yakumo alphaX GPS is on the Pocket PC Web site (http://www.pocketpc.com).
  • Page 44 You will need to move this file to your Yakumo alphaX GPS . If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your Yakumo alphaX GPS .

  • Page 45: Removing Programs

    2. Select the program in the list then tap Remove . If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer on your Yakumo alphaX GPS to locate the program, tap and hold the program and then tap Delete on the pop-up menu.

  • Page 46: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    Year) and set Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or other method. Appointments for the day can be displayed on the Today screen. Calendar or tap on your Yakumo alphaX GPS to switch to the program. Tap to go to today.

  • Page 47: Creating An Appointment

    NOTE: You can customize the Calendar display (for example, change the first day of the week), by tapping Tools Options. Creating An Appointment 1. In Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2. Tap New . Tap to return to the calendar (the appointment is saved automatically).

  • Page 48: Using The Summary Screen

    Help. For more information, tap 7. Tap OK to return to Calendar. Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To change the appointment, tap Edit . View appointment details View notes. Tap to change appointment.

  • Page 49: Contacts: Tracking Friends And Colleagues

    Using the IR port on the Yakumo alphaX GPS , you can quickly share Contacts information with users of Pocket PCs and other mobile devices.

  • Page 50: Creating A Contact

    Creating a Contact 1. In Contacts, tap New . Tap to return to the contact list (the contact is saved automatically). Scroll to see more fields. Notes is a good place for maps and directions. 2. Using the Input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Scroll down to see all available fields.

  • Page 51: Finding A Contact

    Finding a Contact There are four ways to find a contact: Find , enter the contact name, select Contacts for the type then tap Go . In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the Navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box.

  • Page 52: Tasks: Keeping A To Do List

    4.3 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tasks or tap on your Yakumo alphaX GPS to switch to the program. Select the category of tasks you want displayed in the list.

  • Page 53: Creating A Task

    Creating a Task 1. In Task, tap New . Tap to return to the task list (the task is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined subjects. Notes is a good place for maps and directions. 2. Using the Input panel, enter a description. 3.

  • Page 54: Using The Summary Screen

    Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit . View task details. Tap to show and hide additional summary information. View notes. Tap to change task information.

  • Page 55: Notes: Capturing Thoughts And Ideas

    If the note list is displayed, it will be created as a stand-alone recording. Notes or tap on your Yakumo alphaX GPS to switch to the program. Tap to change the sort order of the list.
  • Page 56 Tap to return to the note list (the note is saved automatically) Tap to show or hide the input panel. Tap to write on the screen. Tap to add a recording to the note. 3. You can also do the following with regard to this note: Beam the note.

  • Page 57: Inbox: Sending And Receiving E-Mail Messages

    Exchange or Outlook and then sent from those programs. The messages on the two computers are linked. When you delete a message on your Yakumo alphaX GPS , it is deleted from your desktop computer the next time you synchronize.
  • Page 58 Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than your desktop computer. When you delete a message on your Yakumo alphaX GPS , it is also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect based on the settings you selected in ActiveSync.

  • Page 59: Using The Message List

    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. Select the service and folder you want to display. Select the sort order for messages. Tap to open a message.
  • Page 60 ActiveSync Help. Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on your Yakumo alphaX GPS . Tap Accounts and tap the account you want to change. Tap and hold the account and tap Delete to remove an account.

  • Page 61: Composing And Sending Messages

    Composing and Sending Messages 1. In Inbox, tap New . 2. In the To field, enter an e-mail address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. If the address is already in your contact list, you can tap To or Contacts button in the Command bar to select the e-mail address.

  • Page 62: Managing E-Mail Messages And Folders

    The message is placed in the Outbox folder on your Yakumo alphaX GPS and will be delivered in one of two ways: The message is transferred to the Outbox folder in Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer and sent the next time you synchronize.
  • Page 63 Yakumo alphaX GPS or desktop computer. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your mail server, create new folders or rename/delete folders when connected. For all services except ActiveSync, you can access folder options by tapping Tools...

  • Page 64: Additional Programs

    This chapter tells you how to use these programs. 5.1 Microsoft ActiveSync Microsoft ActiveSync NOTE: ActiveSync is already installed on your Yakumo alphaX GPS . You need to install ActiveSync on your desktop computer. (For information on installing ActiveSync, see section 1.4.)

  • Page 65: Ways Of Connecting To Your Desktop Computer

    Ways of Connecting to Your Desktop Computer Caution: Do not shut down or restart your desktop computer while your Yakumo alphaX GPS is connected. Turn off your Yakumo alphaX GPS or disconnect the cable before you shut down your desktop computer.
  • Page 66 For information on setting ActiveSync options and using ActiveSync on your desktop computer, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. For information on using ActiveSync on your Yakumo alphaX GPS , see ActiveSync Help on the Yakumo alphaX GPS .
  • Page 67 On your Yakumo alphaX GPS , you need to create a partnership between your Yakumo alphaX GPS and the desktop computer using one of the direct connection methods (USB cable or infrared connection). You must also configure a connection on your Yakumo alphaX GPS as described in section 6.1.

  • Page 68: Pocket Word

    Yakumo alphaX GPS or you can copy documents from your desktop computer. Synchronize documents between your desktop computer and your Yakumo alphaX GPS regularly so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations. Programs and tap the Pocket Word icon to switch to the program.

  • Page 69: Typing Mode

    Show/Hide Toolbar button on the Command bar. (For more information on entering information, see section 2.8 or Yakumo alphaX GPS Help.) NOTE: Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your desktop computer.

  • Page 70: Working With Pocket Word Documents

    Select Shape on the pop-up menu to convert objects to proper shapes. Resize an object by dragging the selection handles. Drawing Mode Tap an arrow to Tap to select formatting options, see your choices. such as line weight, fill color and line color.
  • Page 71 Rename the document. Move the document to a storage card or folder. For more information, see Word Help on your Yakumo alphaX GPS . Tips for Working in Pocket Word You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View Zoom and select the percentage you want.

  • Page 72: Pocket Excel

    Microsoft 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 Yakumo alphaX GPS or you can copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your Yakumo alphaX GPS . Synchronize workbooks between your desktop computer and your Yakumo alphaX GPS regularly so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations.

  • Page 73: Working With Pocket Excel Workbooks

    Rename the workbook. Move the workbook to a storage card or folder. For more information, see excel Help on your Yakumo alphaX GPS . Tips for Working in Pocket Excel View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap View Full Screen .

  • Page 74: Msn Messenger

    Row or Column Unhide . 5.4 MSN Messenger  Messenger on your Yakumo alphaX GPS provides the same chat environment as MSN Messenger on your desktop computer. These features include: See who is online. Send and receive instant messages. Have an instant message conversation with a group of contacts.

  • Page 75: Setting Up To Use Msn Messenger

    3. To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and password. NOTE: If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop computer, your contacts show up on your Yakumo alphaX GPS without being added again. Working with Contacts The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance and are divided into Online and Not Online categories.

  • Page 76: Chatting With Contacts

    NOTE: To see others online without being seen, in the Tools menu, tap My Status and select Appear Offline. If you block a contact, it appears offline but remains on the blocked contact’s list. To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap Unblock on the pop-up menu. Chatting with Contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window.

  • Page 77: Windows Media Player For Pocket Pc

    5.5 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your Yakumo alphaX GPS or on a network, such as on a Web site.

  • Page 78: Additional Programs

    Caution: Make sure that the capacity of your storage card is enough for your data. Never turn off your Yakumo alphaX GPS or remove the storage card during the backup process. Do not back up your data when the battery is low. Otherwise, you might lose your data.
  • Page 79 If you have created files on your Yakumo alphaX GPS since the last backup and do not want to delete these files during the restore process, move the files from your Yakumo alphaX GPS to your desktop computer or to a storage card before restoring data.

  • Page 80: Getting Connected

    Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your Yakumo alphaX GPS connected to the Internet or corporate network through a variety of ways including modem, network card, and Bluetooth. It also describes Internet Explorer for Web browsing.

  • Page 81: Network (Ethernet) Card Connection

    Network (Ethernet) Card Connection Use a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. You do not need to create a new connection on your Yakumo alphaX GPS . Insert a network card and you can create a connection.

  • Page 82: Wireless Network Connection (Wlan)

    Starting and Ending a Network Card Connection To start the connection, install the network card and connect the network cable. Then connect the required accessories to the Yakumo alphaX GPS and use the desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page.
  • Page 83 6. To connect only to networks you have already configured, clear Automatically connect to non-preferred networks . NOTE: If you select to automatically connect to non-preferred networks, your Yakumo alphaX GPS will detect any new networks and provide you the opportunity to configure them. Configuring Authentication Settings To determine if authentication information is needed, see your network administrator.

  • Page 84: Starting And Ending A Wireless Network Connection

    After you install the wireless network card and set up the wireless network, use the desired program when you are within the range of wireless network. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page. Your Yakumo alphaX GPS will automatically connect.

  • Page 85: Receiving Information

    2. Have the owner of the other device send the information to you. 3. By default, your Yakumo alphaX GPS monitors all incoming beams. A message will pop up on the screen asking if you want to receive. Tap Yes .

  • Page 86: Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer

    6.3 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages in either of these ways: Connect to an ISP or network and browse the Web. To do this, you will need to create the connection first, as described in section 6.1. 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.

  • Page 87: Browsing The Internet

    You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer. If the page is not on your Yakumo alphaX GPS , it will be dimmed in the Favorites list. You will need to synchronize with your desktop computer again to download the page to your Yakumo alphaX GPS or connect to the Internet to view the page.
  • Page 88 Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link (and not the page) will be downloaded to your Yakumo alphaX GPS , and you must connect to your ISP or network to view the content. For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer.

  • Page 89: Conserving Memory

    Properties . On the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download. 5. Follow the directions on the screen. You will need to synchronize your Yakumo alphaX GPS with your desktop computer, and then tap the My Channels button to complete the AvantGo setup.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    This chapter gives solutions to common Yakumo alphaX GPS problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your Yakumo alphaX GPS . NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact your dealer for assistance.

  • Page 91: Remove The Sd/Mmc Card (If Installed)

    7.2 Remove the SD/MMC card (if installed). In some cases, you may need to restore your Yakumo alphaX GPS to the factory default state by clearing the memory (RAM) from your Yakumo alphaX GPS . For example, you should clear the memory: When your Yakumo alphaX GPS does not respond after being reset.

  • Page 92: Power Problems

    Reestablish a partnership with your desktop computer. You may also want to restore data to your Yakumo alphaX GPS from your most recent backup file. NOTE: If the battery completely runs out of power and is not charged in time, you will get the same result as when you restore the factory default state.
  • Page 93 In Internet Explorer options, delete all files and clear history. In Internet Explorer, tap Tools Options . Tap Delete Files and Clear History . If you are copying files from a computer or device to your Yakumo alphaX GPS , try adjusting the slider in the Memory setting. Tap Settings System tab Memory icon.

  • Page 94: Screen Problems

    Reset your Yakumo alphaX GPS as described in section 7.1. Screen responds slowly Make sure that your Yakumo alphaX GPS is not running out of battery power or running many active programs. If the problem still exists, reset your Yakumo alphaX GPS as described in section 7.1.

  • Page 95: Connection Problems

    If you cannot correctly tap your selection, turn off the Yakumo alphaX GPS . Press in the scroll dial and, while keeping it pressed, press the power button to turn on the Yakumo alphaX GPS . You can then start to align the touch screen.

  • Page 96: Infrared Connection Problems

    Try moving to a different location or turning off some lights. Modem Connection Problems Unable to dial out Do not install your Yakumo alphaX GPS in the cradle. You cannot dial out if your Yakumo alphaX GPS has an active connection with your desktop computer.

  • Page 97: Taking Care Of Your Yakumo Alphax Gps

    Yakumo alphaX GPS . In the event of moisture condensation, allow your Yakumo alphaX GPS to dry out completely. Take care not to sit on your Yakumo alphaX GPS when it is located in the back pocket of trousers, etc.

  • Page 98: Travel Guidelines

    Never clean your Yakumo alphaX GPS with its power on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water to wipe the screen and the exterior of your Yakumo alphaX GPS . Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.

  • Page 99: Service

    Service If you have any technical problems with your Yakumo product, please contact our hotline on 00 800 / 92 58 66 00, or send us an e-mail to: info@yakumo.de.

  • Page 100: Safety Precautions

    A.3 Safety Precautions About Charging Use only the AC adapter supplied with your Yakumo alphaX GPS . Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger. Use only the car charger supplied with your Yakumo alphaX GPS . Use of another type of car charger will result in malfunction and/or danger.

  • Page 101: About The Infrared Led

    Use the battery only in the specified equipment. About the Infrared LED The IR port located on the Yakumo alphaX GPS is evaluated as a Class 1 LED (Light-Emitting Diode) device according to International Standard IEC 60 825-1 (EN60825-1) requirements.
  • Page 102 yakumo.com...

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