Fujitsu Siemens Computers Pocket LOOX 400 Series Easy Manual
Fujitsu Siemens Computers Pocket LOOX 400 Series Easy Manual

Fujitsu Siemens Computers Pocket LOOX 400 Series Easy Manual

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  • Page 1 EasyGuide Pocket LOOX 400 Series English...
  • Page 2 Are there ..any technical problems or other questions which you would like to be clarified? Please contact: ● your sales partner ● your sales outlet Further information can be found in the "Safety and Ergonomics" and "Warranty" manuals. The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the internet under: http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com...
  • Page 4 Distributed by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Edition 3 Order No.: A26391-K150-Z120-1-7619 AG 0404 04/04...
  • Page 5 Pocket LOOX 400 Series April 2004 edition Introduction Information before you start Software overview Operating the Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Configuring the Pocket Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices Troubleshooting and tips...
  • Page 6 All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright  Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2004 All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods, in part or in whole, are reserved.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your Pocket LOOX...1 Information before you start ...3 To make things clear ...3 Important notes ...4 Safety notes...4 Energy saving ...5 Disposal and recycling ...5 CE marking...5 Battery storage ...6 Cleaning Pocket PC...6 Software overview ...7 Operating the Pocket PC...9 Overview of operating elements and connections ...10 Initial start-up...11 Inserting battery...12...
  • Page 8 Contents FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC ... 35 Operating FSC SpeedMenu ... 35 Programme structure ... 36 Main and quick menu ... 36 Editing FSC SpeedMenu... 38 Tips and tricks... 40 Configuring the Pocket PC... 41 Optimising energy management ... 41 General information on energy management ...
  • Page 9: Your Pocket Loox

    Your Pocket LOOX..is equipped with the Office applications MS-Word, Excel and Outlook. In Outlook you can not only receive and send e-mails, you can also manage your appointments and let me remind your of the things you have to do. You can access names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers while you are away from your home or office.
  • Page 11: Information Before You Start

    Information before you start To make things clear The following symbols are used in this manual: Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system, or lead to loss of data. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the Pocket PC, or endanger your life.
  • Page 12: Important Notes

    Information before you start Important notes This chapter contains information on the proper, safe use of your Pocket PC. Please be sure to observe the following safety precautions to prevent damage to your device, data loss or damage to your health. The information on saving energy, charging the battery and cleaning your Pocket PC are very important for proper operation of the Pocket PC.
  • Page 13: Energy Saving

    Energy saving Switch off your Pocket PC with the Suspend/Resume button when you don't need it. In the system settings you can specify after how many minutes the Pocket PC switches off when it is not used (see the "Configuring the Pocket PC" chapter). While you are working, and if the ambient light conditions permit, you can reduce the display brightness or even switch off the display lighting completely.
  • Page 14: Battery Storage

    Information before you start For IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN operation of this product, only a limited band is available in France (Channels 10, 11, 12, and 13 only). l'Autorité de régulation des télécommunications (ART) has special regulations for hotspots allowing other channels, too. Please check with ART (http://www.art-telecom.fr) on this for local rulings and for authorization.
  • Page 15: Software Overview

    Software overview In the following table you see which programs are already installed on your Pocket PC and where you can find information on the use and operation of these programs. Software PocketWord PocketExel PocketOutlook ActiveSync 3,7 Pocket Internet Explorer Microsoft Reader 2.0 for Windows Mobile Microsoft Windows Media...
  • Page 17: Operating The Pocket Pc

    Operating the Pocket PC This chapter describes the operating elements of your Pocket PC and how you ● put the Pocket PC into operation the first time ● switch the Pocket PC on and off ● operate the Pocket PC with the stylus ●...
  • Page 18: Overview Of Operating Elements And Connections

    Operating the Pocket PC Overview of operating elements and connections 9 10 11 18 17 16 1 = Stylus 2 = Memory card slot 3 = Headphones port 4 = Locking device 5 = Battery compartment cover 6 = ActiveSync port 7 = Opening for soft reset (warm boot) 8 = Infrared interface 9 = Wireless indicator...
  • Page 19: Initial Start-Up

    Initial start-up In just a few steps your Pocket PC is ready to use the first time. Please follow the sequence of these steps! Before the first data synchronisation between your Pocket PC and your PC/notebook, you must install the program ActiveSync on your PC/notebook.
  • Page 20: Inserting Battery

    Operating the Pocket PC Inserting battery ► Slide the locking device (1) in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed. ► Pull the cover (2) off the Pocket PC in the direction of the arrow. ► Lay the battery in the battery compartment (3 + 4). Watch the contact connections. ►...
  • Page 21: Connecting Psc11R-050 Power Adapter

    Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter Connect the power adapter plug to the PSC11R-050 power adapter. The power adapter plug must never be plugged into an electrical outlet without the PSC11R-050 power adapter. The included PSC11R-050 power adapter complies with the requirements of the country in which you purchased the Pocket PC.
  • Page 22: Installing Activesync On Your Pc/Notebook

    Operating the Pocket PC ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (1) to the ActiveSync port on the Pocket PC. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the DC socket of the ActiveSync cable. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. The installed battery will now be charged.
  • Page 23: First Data Synchronisation Between The Pocket Pc And The Pc/Notebook

    If the installation program of ActiveSync does not start automatically, you must double-click on the file Setup.exe of ActiveSync. ► Click on Start here and follow the instructions on the screen. ► Prepare the Pocket PC as described in the section "Starting Pocket PC the first time". During the installation the software attempts to establish a connection to the Pocket PC.
  • Page 24: Starting Pocket Pc The First Time

    Operating the Pocket PC Starting Pocket PC the first time ► Press the Suspend/Resume button (1) to switch on the Pocket PC. ► Pull out the pen (2) in the direction of the arrow. Adjusting touchscreen The display of your Pocket PC is a touchscreen. To ensure that the touchscreen of your Pocket PC reacts correctly when touched with the stylus, you will be asked to align the touchscreen after the initial start-up.
  • Page 25: Switching Pocket Pc Off And On

    Switching Pocket PC off and on You usually switch the Pocket PC into the Suspend mode with the Suspend/Resume button. After certain applications or the installation of new programs, it may be necessary to restart the Pocket PC with the soft reset. Only in seldom, isolated cases is it practical or necessary to reset the Pocket PC to the delivered state.
  • Page 26: Switching On And Off With Soft Reset (Warm Boot)

    Operating the Pocket PC Switching on with application buttons In the default configuration you can also switch on your Pocket PC by briefly pressing the application buttons (Number 14, 15, 17 and 18 in the section "Overview of operating elements and connections").
  • Page 27: Resetting Pocket Pc To Delivered State

    Resetting Pocket PC to delivered state If your Pocket PC does not continue operating and switching off and on with the Suspend/Resume button and the soft reset fail to function, you can reset your Pocket PC to the delivered state. When you reset your Pocket PC to the delivered state, the battery switches off so that the RAM content is lost.
  • Page 28: Using Standard Operating Elements

    Operating the Pocket PC Using standard operating elements Using the pen You require the stylus for making entries on the touchscreen, for menu selection and for similar tasks. ► Briefly touch the desired element on the display with the stylus to trigger an action. ►...
  • Page 29: Using The Application Buttons

    Using the application buttons With the application buttons and the appropriate preset (see chapter "Configuring the Pocket PC"), you can open your preferred programs and applications directly from suspend mode or from within an application. Upon delivery, the applications FSC SpeedMenu, Contacts, Calendar as well as Today are assigned to the four buttons.
  • Page 30: Make Sound Recordings

    Operating the Pocket PC Make sound recordings A microphone (a) is integrated in your Pocket PC. You can record sound and speech in the Notes program. ► Press the record button (1) until an acoustic signal sounds. The sound recording begins. Further information on sound recording is provided in the help function of the operating system.
  • Page 31: Inserting And Removing Memory Cards

    Inserting and removing memory cards A slot enables the operation of a memory card of the type "Secure Digital I/O" or "MultiMediaCard". Observe the manufacturer's information when using memory cards. Never use force when inserting or removing a memory card. Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot.
  • Page 32: Removing Memory Card

    Operating the Pocket PC Removing memory card ► Press on the edge of the memory card (1) so that the memory card jumps out of the slot slightly. ► Slide the memory card out of the Pocket PC (2). ► Insert the placeholder (3) again into the slot if necessary.
  • Page 33: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery The battery is not charged on delivery and should be charged for 12 hours prior to the first mobile use. The battery charging time is otherwise approx. 4 hours. You have two ways of doing this: ● You can connect the Pocket PC directly to an electrical outlet with the PSC11R-050 power adapter.
  • Page 34 Operating the Pocket PC The charging time is approx. 4 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the power-on indicator lights continuously green. Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to Pocket PC with adapter ► Connect the adapter (1) to the ActiveSync port of the Pocket PC. ►...
  • Page 35 Charging battery with optional cradle There are two ways to connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter to the optional cradle: ● You can use the ActiveSync cable.. ● You can use the adapter. Please take note of the information on the PSC11R-050 power adapter in the "Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter"...
  • Page 36: Optimising Battery Operating Time

    Operating the Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to cradle with adapter ► Connect the adapter (1) to the ActiveSync port of the cradle. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the adapter. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. ►...
  • Page 37: Transporting Pocket Pc

    Transporting Pocket PC ● Switch the Pocket PC into the Suspend mode. ● Pull the PSC11R-050 power adapter out of the electrical outlet. ● Disconnect the power adapter cable and the ActiveSync cable. ● If the device needs to be shipped, use the original packaging or other suitable packaging to protect it from damage caused by mishandling.
  • Page 38: Synchronising Data With Activesync

    Operating the Pocket PC Synchronising data with ActiveSync To also have the current version of the data you have processed on the road on your Pocket PC available on your PC/notebook, you must copy these data to your PC/notebook. This procedure is conveniently enabled with so-called data synchronisation: In the ActiveSync program you can specify that the respective latest version of a file be detected and then automatically updated on the respective data carrier - regardless of whether it is the Pocket...
  • Page 39: Synchronising Data With New Pc/Notebook

    If the battery charge level of your Pocket PC is low, you should connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (see the section "Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter"). Synchronising data with new PC/notebook If you want to synchronise data with a new PC/notebook, you must first install ActiveSync on this new PC/notebook and establish a new ActiveSync partnership (see the corresponding explanation in the section "Initial start-up").
  • Page 40: Restoring

    Operating the Pocket PC Restoring The backup data saved on the memory card are restored in the RAM memory of the Pocket PC. All data in the RAM memory are restored as they were at the time of the backup. This also means that all data currently in the RAM memory of the Pocket PC are overwritten.
  • Page 41: Using Cradle For Data Synchronisation

    Using cradle for data synchronisation Before the first data synchronisation between the Pocket PC and the PC/notebook, you must install the program ActiveSync on your PC/notebook (see the section "Initial start- up"). ► Switch your PC or notebook on. ► Place the Pocket PC in the cradle (1).
  • Page 43: Fsc Speedmenu - Quickly Operating Pocket Pc

    FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu simplifies the operating of your Pocket PC and speeds up everyday routines. FSC SpeedMenu also allows you to operate your Pocket PC with one hand: instead of using the stylus you can select and activate menu items easily by using the navigation key via the FSC SpeedMenu.
  • Page 44: Programme Structure

    FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Programme structure The menu comprises two sections, which are either separated by a separating bar or by the arrow button. Main and quick menu FSC SpeedMenu default entries in Main and Quick menu. Separation of areas with bars * Main menu ●...
  • Page 45 FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu: default entries in Organizer* submenu *: The two illustrations show the default entries you will find when you start the FSC SpeedMenu the first time. You can leave the default entries as they are or change them at any time. A26391-K150-Z120-1-7619, Edition 3...
  • Page 46: Editing Fsc Speedmenu

    FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Editing FSC SpeedMenu Within the defined program structure (see the "Programme structure" section) you can alter FSC SpeedMenu to meet your own needs. You can add new entries, rename entries, sort entries, create submenu entries, move the existing entries and, of course, also delete entries.
  • Page 47 FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC An overview of all possible actions is contained in the FSC SpeedMenu help on your Pocket PC. Example of a configured FSC SpeedMenu A26391-K150-Z120-1-7619, Edition 3...
  • Page 48: Tips And Tricks

    FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Tips and tricks Activating an entry in Quick menu immediately after starting FSC SpeedMenu: You need not scroll downward through all entries, but instead can use the roll-over function. Simply press the Up arrow on the navigation key following the program start and you immediately go to the bottom entry.
  • Page 49: Configuring The Pocket Pc

    Configuring the Pocket PC You can already choose from a large number of programs when you use the Pocket PC for the first time. In addition, proven default settings are defined for the menu structure, energy management, memory management and security functions. But, of course, you can add and remove programs and configure the Pocket PC as desired.
  • Page 50: Monitoring Battery Charge Level

    Configuring the Pocket PC Monitoring battery charge level You can display the battery charge level under Start - Settings - System - Power. If the battery charge level is very low, you will be warned with a dialog window during operation. Then immediately connect your Pocket PC to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 51 Switching off display lighting ► Select the number of minutes after which the display lighting is to be switched off in the battery mode when the Pocket PC is not used under Start - Settings - System - Backlight. We advise you to keep the time until automatic switch-off very short. ►...
  • Page 52: Adjusting Menus

    Configuring the Pocket PC Adjusting menus Frequently used programs appear in the Start menu. You can adjust the Start menu to meet your needs. ► Touch the Menus symbol under Start - Settings - Private. A list of programs/applications appears. To remove programs from the Start menu, click in the checkbox of the program.
  • Page 53: Changing Time

    Alphanumeric password The password must consist of at least 7 characters and a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers or punctuation marks. ► Touch the desired password on the keypad. ► Touch the lower entry field with the stylus. ►...
  • Page 54: Using Alarm Functions

    Configuring the Pocket PC Using alarm functions The alarm function of the Pocket PC is not only practical in the morning, but can also be useful before important appointments or deadlines. Have the Pocket PC "wake you": your Pocket PC will remind you in advance of upcoming appointments or deadlines with an acoustic signal.
  • Page 55: Connecting And Networking The Pocket Pc With Other Devices

    Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices The Pocket PC offers a wide range of ways to exchange data with other devices or to work in a network. You have already become familiar with data synchronisation via ActiveSync and an ActiveSync cable in the "Synchronising data with ActiveSync"...
  • Page 56: Wireless Data Transfer With Infrared Interface

    Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices The company Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH cannot be held responsible for radio or television faults arising from unauthorised changes made to this device. Fujitsu Siemens is, furthermore, not responsible for replacing and / or exchanging connector cables and devices which have not been specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH.
  • Page 57: Selecting Location For Bluetooth Operation

    Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices Selecting location for Bluetooth operation ● We recommend that you use the Pocket PC with the Bluetooth components in a typical operating environment. Other Bluetooth devices, which you want to communicate with, should be located at a distance of up to 10 m.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Troubleshooting and tips If a fault occurs in your Pocket PC, try to eliminate it with the measures described in this chapter. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed.
  • Page 60: The Information On The Display Of The Pocket Pc Is Difficult To Read

    Troubleshooting and tips The information on the display of the Pocket PC is difficult to read Reflection ► Turn the Pocket PC until you can see the information in the display again. The Pocket PC switches off If you operate the Pocket PC too long with only the battery, the Pocket PC switches into the Suspend mode when the battery charging level is too low.
  • Page 61: The Pocket Pc Stops Working

    The Pocket PC stops working If the Pocket PC stops working, this may have the following reasons: An application programme has caused the malfunction ► Restart the Pocket PC (see the section "Switching on and off with soft reset (warm boot)"). ►...
  • Page 62: No Sound Or Minimal Volume

    Troubleshooting and tips No sound or minimal volume Check whether the volume is set correctly. ► Touch the loudspeaker symbol in the navigation bar. A popup window for the loudspeaker settings appears. ► Activate the selection field for Off with the stylus. Set the desired volume on the slide control with the stylus.
  • Page 63: Technical Data

    Technical data Pocket PC Processor: Main memory: Electrical data Regulations complied with: Protection class: Maximum power draw: (Pocket PC on with battery charging) Display Display diagonal: Dimensions: (W x H) Memory card slot Supports following memory card types: Ports Integrated microphone / loudspeaker Headphones port Infrared interface: Bluetooth...
  • Page 64: Battery

    Technical data Environmental conditions Environment class 3K2, 2K2 Housing class 7M2 Temperature: ● Operating (3K2) ● Transport (2K2) Dimensions Width/depth/height: Weight: Battery Rated capacity: Charging time (when not in operation): Operating time: PSC11R-050 power adapter ● Rated voltage: ● Frequency: ●...
  • Page 65: Index

    Index ActiveSync partnership, establishing 15 ActiveSync port 10 ActiveSync, installing 14 Alarms 46 Application button Calendar button 10 Contacts button 10 FSC Speed button 10 Today button 10 Application buttons switching on 18 using 21 Battery capacity 6 charging 25 discharging 53 installing 12 operating time, optimising 28...
  • Page 66 Index Memory card handling 23 inserting 23 removing 24 slot 10 Microphone 10, 22 Navigation key 10 using 20 No sound 54 Notational conventions 3 Notes CE marking 5 cleaning 6 disposal 5 energy saving 5 safety 4 On/off time 17 Operating, basically 16 Overview hardware 10...

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