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Part Number: 5615 1437 0003 R00
(July 2003)

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Part Number: 5615 1437 0003 R00 (July 2003)
  • 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface......................v Getting Started ................1 1.1 Hardware Features ................1 Front Components ................1 Back Components ................3 Right-Side Components...............4 Top Components .................5 Bottom Components ................5 USB Cradle..................6 1.2 Setting Up Your Pocket PC for Use.............7 Performing Initial Startup ..............7 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ......8 1.3 Turning Your Pocket PC On and Off ...........9 Turning Off to Suspend................9...
  • Page 4 Entering Text Using the Input Panel ..........21 Writing on the Screen ............... 23 Drawing on the Screen ..............26 Recording a Message ............... 28 Using My Text ................... 30 Managing Your Pocket PC ............31 3.1 Managing Power ................31 Low Battery Signals and Actions ............
  • Page 5 Managing Email Messages and Folders ...........60 More Programs ................63 5.1 Microsoft ActiveSync .................63 Ways of Connecting to Your Desktop Computer.......64 Synchronizing Data................64 5.2 Pocket Word ..................67 Creating a Document.................67 Working with Pocket Word Documents ..........69 5.3 Pocket Excel ..................70 Creating a Workbook .................70 Working with Pocket Excel Workbooks ..........71 5.4 MSN Messenger ................72...
  • Page 6 Bonding with Other Devices.............. 91 Using a Bluetooth Phone as a Modem ..........93 Turning off Bluetooth................. 94 6.6 Transferring Items Using Infrared ............. 94 Sending Information................94 Receiving Information ............... 95 6.7 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer ......... 96 Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels...........

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Welcome Congratulations on purchasing this Windows® Powered Pocket PC. Due to the size and capabilities of the device, you can keep your most important business   and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft ActiveSync increases the power of your Pocket PC by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or Microsoft Exchange Server with your Pocket PC.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    You Pocket PC incorporates wireless network capability. You can connect to the network without physical cables any time as long as you are within the range of a wireless network. For information on wireless network, see section 6.2. Your Pocket PC incorporates Bluetooth capability, allowing you to conveniently exchange information between Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 9: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information For information on See this source First time startup Quick Start Guide Programs on your Pocket PC This User’s Manual or online Help on your Pocket PC Additional programs that can be Companion CD or other CD(s) supplied installed on your Pocket PC with your Pocket PC Connecting to and synchronizing...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your Pocket PC and guides you through the process of setting up your Pocket PC for use. 1.1 Hardware Features The illustrations below introduce you to the various buttons, connectors, ports and features of your Pocket PC.
  • Page 12 Component Description Displays the output of your Pocket PC. Tap the screen with Touch Screen the stylus to select menu commands or enter information. Program Buttons Each of the four buttons provides a quick way to run a specific program. By default, they are Notes, Contacts, Calendar and...

  • Page 13: Back Components

    Back Components Component Description Restarts your Pocket PC. Reset Button Battery Lock Locks the battery in place. Battery Supplies power to your Pocket PC when external power is not connected.

  • Page 14: Right-Side Components

    Right-Side Components Component Description Scroll Dial Moves up or down in the menu by rotating up or down. Enters the selection by pressing. Record Button Records voice notes by pressing and holding. SD/MMC Slot Accepts an SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMediaCard) card for removable storage.

  • Page 15: Top Components

    Top Components Component Description Headphone Connects to a pair of stereo headphones. Connector CompactFlash Accepts a CompactFlash card for enhanced functions. Slot Stylus Tap on the touch screen to make selections and enter information. Pull the stylus out of its slot to use and store it in the slot when not in use.

  • Page 16: Usb Cradle

    NOTE: By default, the mini-USB connector is not enabled. Enable the connector before using a USB device. (See “Smart Power Management” in section 3.1 for instructions.) Before connecting a USB device, make sure that the device is compatible with your Pocket PC.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Pocket Pc For Use

    1.2 Setting Up Your Pocket PC for Use Performing Initial Startup Initial startup includes setting the backup battery switch, installing the battery, and completing the Welcome Wizard. 1. The backup battery switch should be set to the ON position for normal operation.

  • Page 18: Connecting To Ac Power And Charging The Battery

    4. To begin the “Welcome” Wizard, tap the screen with the stylus and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. The wizard presents a brief orientation to Microsoft® Windows® for Pocket PC, helps you align the touch screen and prompts you to select your city and time zone. Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery Fully charge the battery before starting to use your Pocket PC for the first time.

  • Page 19: Turning Your Pocket Pc On And Off

    2. The charge indicator glows amber when charging is in progress. Do not disconnect your Pocket PC from AC power until the battery is fully charged, as indicated by the amber indicator turning into green. This will take a couple of hours. NOTE: It is recommended that you keep charging for at least 24 hours when charging your Pocket PC for the first time.

  • Page 20: Installing Microsoft Activesync

    1.4 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync You can use Microsoft ActiveSync technology to synchronize information on your desktop computer and/or a Microsoft Exchange Server with the information on your Pocket PC. ActiveSync compares the information on your Pocket PC with the information on the desktop computer and/or the server and updates all locations, keeping you up-to-date with the most recent information.
  • Page 21 Desktop Compute 9. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” should automatically install the USB driver. (If you need to specify the location of the driver, click Browse select the CD-ROM drive containing the Companion CD.) 10. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a partnership and synchronize your Pocket PC with your desktop computer.

  • Page 22: Expanding Your Pocket Pc

    1.5 Expanding Your Pocket PC Using a SD/MMC Card Your Pocket PC has a SD/MMC slot where you can insert an optional Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard storage card. With the removable memory, you can store or backup your data and exchange data with other devices. In addition, the slot supports SD IO card that is compliant with the bsquare solution.

  • Page 23: Using A Compactflash Card

    Using a CompactFlash Card Your Pocket PC has a CompactFlash slot where you can insert a CompactFlash Type I or II card. You can use a CompactFlash card for functions such as memory, storage, modem and network. To use a CompactFlash card, insert it into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the Pocket PC.

  • Page 24: Basic Skills

    Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your Pocket PC such as using the stylus, navigation button, scroll dial, Today screen, menus and programs. You will also know how to enter information. 2.1 Using the Stylus The stylus is your tool for communicating with your Pocket PC.

  • Page 25: Using The Navigation Button

    2.2 Using the Navigation Button With the navigation button, you can move up, down, left and right within a menu. This is particularly useful for one-hand operation. Left Right To move in a direction, simply push the button toward the corresponding direction. To activate the selected item, press the button.

  • Page 26: Today Screen

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

  • Page 27: Status Icons

    Status Icons When the Today screen is displayed, you may see the following status icons on the Navigation bar or Command 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 28: Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    2.5 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 quickly select a program you have recently used.

  • Page 29: Running Programs

    2.6 Running Programs You can switch from one program to another during your work session without closing any program. To switch to a program, you can: at the left-top corner of the screen and select from the Start menu. (To customize which programs you see on the Start menu, tap icon.) Settings Personal...

  • Page 30: Pop-Up Menus

    2.7 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 email message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program.

  • Page 31: Entering Information

    To choose reminder types and sounds for your Pocket PC, tap Settings icon. Personal Sounds & Notifications 2.9 Entering Information You have several options for entering new information: Use the Input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input methods.
  • Page 32 Tap here if this is the right word. 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 33: Writing On The Screen

    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 34 Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen. 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 it.
  • Page 35 2. To convert writing to text, tap or tap and hold the selected Tools Recognize words and then tap on the pop-up menu. Your writing is turned Recognize into text. If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing. Select the text you want to The writing is turned into convert and tap Recognize...

  • Page 36: Drawing On The Screen

    Tap to return to your original writing. Or, tap the word you want to use. 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”...
  • Page 37 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.

  • Page 38: Recording A Message

    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 tab.
  • Page 39 Indicates an embedded recording. Tap to begin recording. Tap to show or hide the Recording toolbar. Recording Formats Your Pocket PC supports several formats for voice notes. The formats vary in both the quality of the recording and the size of the sound file. When selecting a recording format, you should consider the quality you need as well as how much storage memory the recording will use on your Pocket PC.

  • Page 40: Using My Text

    The list of recording formats on your Pocket PC 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. Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area.

  • Page 41: Managing Your Pocket Pc

    Managing Your Pocket PC This chapter tells you how to effectively manage power, memory, settings, data and programs of your Pocket PC. 3.1 Managing Power You must maintain a continuous power supply to your Pocket PC to retain your data, including any information, programs or settings that you added to your Pocket PC.

  • Page 42: Smart Power Management

    connect the Pocket PC to external AC power for charging before you can use it again. If the battery completely runs out of power, you will lose any information, programs or settings that you added. Smart Power Management Supplied with your Pocket PC is a tool called “Mitac Utility.” This utility helps you effectively manage power to prolong the battery’s operating time.
  • Page 43 Deep Power Saving Mode (default) The wireless network module will automatically enter high power saving mode whenever appropriate. WakeUp Check the desired item(s). CF slot powered off during sleep mode Sets if the Pocket PC will stop the power supply to the CompactFlash slot when the Pocket PC is suspended.

  • Page 44: Power-Saving Tips

    Power-Saving Tips Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time, particularly when you are relying solely on the battery power for extended time periods. Suspend frequently. By default, the screen backlight will automatically turn off and the Pocket PC will also turn off when it has been idle for a period of time. You can shorten the length of the idle time using Settings System...

  • Page 45: Managing Memory

    3.2 Managing Memory Storage and Program Memory Files, settings and data that you add to your Pocket PC are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). The RAM on your Pocket PC is shared between storage memory and program memory. Storage memory Storage memory is used to store the data you create and additional programs you install.

  • Page 46: Customizing Your Pocket Pc

    3.3 Customizing Your Pocket PC 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 Pocket PC to your own preferences. Tap .
  • Page 47 Items Descriptions About To show the hardware information of the Pocket PC System and to define the device name that your Pocket PC uses for identifying itself to other computers. To adjust the brightness level of the display and to set Backlight the automatic turnoff for power saving purposes.

  • Page 48: Security

    3.4 Security Setting a Password A password can safeguard your Pocket PC against unauthorized use. Follow this procedure to set a password: 1. Tap icon. Settings Personal Password 2. Check the Prompt if device unused item and select a value to set the time for the Pocket PC to prompt for password after idling.

  • Page 49: Finding And Organizing Information

    2. Tab tab according to your need. Personal Root 3. The list displays the name of the certificate issuer and the expiration date. To view more information about a certificate, tap it in the list. 4. To delete a certificate, tap and hold it in the list and then tap Delete 3.5 Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your Pocket PC helps you quickly locate information.

  • Page 50: Backing Up Data

    3.6 Backing Up Data To prevent loss of data, you should back up your Pocket PC frequently. Your Pocket PC comes with two programs for backing up data: Microsoft ActiveSync ActiveSync enables you to back up data to your desktop computer. You can back up all data on your Pocket PC or only your PIM databases (Calendar, Contacts and Tasks).
  • Page 51 versions of files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select the program designed for the Pocket PC and your Pocket PC processor type. 3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.

  • Page 52: Removing Programs

    If you are using ActiveSync on the desktop computer: Use the Explorer in ActiveSync to explore your Pocket PC files and locate the program. Right-click on the program and then click on Create Shortcut Move the shortcut to the Start Menu folder in the Windows folder. The shortcut appears on the Start menu.

  • Page 53: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    Microsoft Pocket Outlook This chapter tells you how to use Microsoft Pocket Outlook that includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes and Inbox. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. 4.1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.

  • Page 54: Creating An Appointment

    Tap to go to today. Tap to display or edit the appointment details. Tap to create a new 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.

  • Page 55: Using The Calendar Summary Screen

    3. Using the Input panel, tap first to select the field, and then enter a description and a location. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5. Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the Input panel to see all available fields.

  • Page 56: Creating Meeting Requests

    Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting notice will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your email server. Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping .

  • Page 57: Contacts: Tracking Friends And Colleagues

    4.2 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues 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 IR port on the Pocket PC, you can quickly share Contacts information with users of Pocket PCs and other mobile devices.
  • Page 58 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. You will need to scroll down to see all available fields.

  • Page 59: Finding A Contact

    Finding a Contact There are four ways to find a contact: , enter the contact name, select for the type then tap Find Contacts 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 60: 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. or press the Tasks button on your Pocket PC to switch to the Tasks program. Select the category of tasks you want displayed in the list. Select the sort order of the list.

  • Page 61: Creating A Task

    Creating a Task 1. In Task, tap 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 62: Using The Tasks Summary Screen

    Using the Tasks 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 63: Notes: Capturing Thoughts And Ideas

    4.4 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.

  • Page 64: Creating A Note

    Creating a Note 1. In Notes, tap NOTE: You can create a note by using a template. Tap the folder list (labeled All Folders by default) and then Template. Tap the template you want to use and make your changes. 2.

  • Page 65: Inbox: Sending And Receiving E-Mail Messages

    4.5 Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages You can use Inbox to send and receive email messages in two ways: By synchronizing email messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer. By connecting directly to an e-mail server through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a network.

  • Page 66: Connecting Directly To An E-Mail Server

    Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server You can send and receive email messages by connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail server if you can connect to your ISP or local area network. (For information on connection, see sections 6.2 to 6.4.) Setting up an Email Service You can use multiple email services to receive your messages.

  • Page 67: 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 68 Tap to return to the message list. Tap to delete this message. Tap to view the previous or next message. Tap to reply to or forward this message. When you connect to your email server or synchronize with your desktop computer or server, by default, you will receive messages from the last three days only, the first 100 lines of each new message file attachments of less than 100KB in size.

  • Page 69: Composing And Sending Messages

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

  • Page 70: Managing Email Messages And Folders

    7. Tap when you have finished the message. If you are working offline, Send the message is moved to the Outbox folder and is sent the next time you connect. The message is placed in the Outbox folder on your Pocket PC 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 71 messages are missing from the Pocket PC Inbox and deletes them from the server. This prevents you from having duplicate copies of a message, but it also means that you no longer have access to messages that you move to folders created from anywhere except the Pocket PC.

  • Page 73: More Programs

    More Programs In addition to Microsoft Pocket Outlook, several programs are built into your Pocket PC. They include Microsoft ActiveSync, Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Reader, Pictures and additional programs. This chapter tells you how to use these programs. 5.1 Microsoft ActiveSync NOTE: ActiveSync is already installed on your Pocket PC.

  • Page 74: Ways Of Connecting To Your Desktop Computer

    Pass through your desktop computer to a network or the Internet to perform tasks such as downloading IMAP4 e-mail messages or browsing the Internet on your Pocket PC. Ways of Connecting to Your Desktop Computer CAUTION: Do not shut down or restart your desktop computer while your Pocket PC is connected.
  • Page 75 View connection status. Tap to connect and synchronize. Tap to stop synchronization. View synchronization status. Tap to synchronize via IR or change synchronization settings. By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on and off for specific information types.
  • Page 76 cable or infrared connection). You must also configure a connection on your Pocket PC as described in sections 6.2 to 6.4. On your desktop computer, you need to ensure the following: The desktop computer or network server is configured to allow your Pocket PC to connect.

  • Page 77: Pocket Word

    5.2 Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your Pocket PC or you can copy documents from your desktop computer. Synchronize documents between your desktop computer and your Pocket PC regularly so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations.

  • Page 78: Typing Mode

    NOTE: Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your desktop computer. Tap to return to the document list Tap and hold to see a (changes are saved automatically). pop-up menu of actions.

  • Page 79: 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. Tap to select formatting options, such Tap an arrow to as line weight, fill color and line color. see your choices. Pen button.

  • Page 80: Pocket Excel

    NOTE: If your document is simple, save it as a Plain Text Document to save storage space. Rename the document. Move the document to a storage card or folder. For more information, see Word Help on your Pocket PC. Tips for Working in Pocket Word You can change the zoom magnification by tapping and select View...

  • Page 81: Working With Pocket Excel Workbooks

    to see the subset of information you want. (For more information on entering information, see section 2.9 or Pocket PC Help.) Cell contents appear here as you enter them. Format button. Auto Sum button. Zoom button. 3. When you have finished entering the information and tap , the workbook is automatically saved and named according to the first characters of text entered in the workbook.

  • Page 82: Msn Messenger

    For more information, see Excel Help on your Pocket PC. Tips for Working in Pocket Excel View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap . To exit full-screen mode, tap View Full Screen Restore If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password.

  • Page 83: Setting Up To Use Msn Messenger

    To use MSN Messenger, you must have an Internet connection. (For more information, see sections 6.2 to 6.4.) In addition, you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange email account. You must have a Passport to use MSN Messenger ...

  • Page 84: Chatting With Contacts

    Tap a contact to start a chat. Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions. 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.

  • Page 85: 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 Pocket PC or on a network, such as on a Web site. to switch to the program. Windows Media Tap to adjust the playback progress.

  • Page 86: Microsoft Reader

    5.6 Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on your Pocket PC. Download books to your desktop computer from your favourite eBook Web site. Use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your activated Pocket PC. The books appear in the Reader Library, where you can tap them in the list to open them.

  • Page 87: Reading A Book

    On the Reader command bar, tap Library On a book page, tap the book title and tap Library on the pop-up menu. To open a book, tap its title in the Library list. Tap to scroll through the Library list. Tap to select a sort order.

  • Page 88: Using Reader Features

    Tap to select a navigation option. Drag to select text and then tap an option. Tap arrows to turn the page or tap and hold page # to bring up page riffle. You can also page through a book by using the scroll dial on your Pocket PC. Using Reader Features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books.

  • Page 89: Removing A Book

    Highlights When you highlight text, it appears with a colored background. 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 displays in the left margin. To show or hide the note, tap the icon.

  • Page 90: Pictures

    5.7 Pictures Use Pictures to view jpg pictures stored on your Pocket PC or on a storage card, send pictures to others, view a slideshow of your pictures or set a picture as the background on the Today screen. You can copy jpg pictures from your desktop computer to the folder, My Pictures within the...

  • Page 91: Additional Programs

    5.8 Additional Programs In addition to Microsoft software, your Pocket PC manufacturer also provides additional programs to enhance your Pocket PC or facilitate your operation. eBackup The eBackup program allows you to back up all or selected data stored in the RAM of your Pocket PC to an additional storage media.

  • Page 92: E-Viewer

    To Restore Data CAUTION: If you have created files on your Pocket PC since the last backup and do not want to delete these files during the restore process, move the files from your Pocket PC to your desktop computer or to a storage card before restoring data. When you restore data, make sure that your Pocket PC has the same regional settings that it had when you completed the backup.
  • Page 93 Edit an image file. You can crop an image, add text, write directly on the image and add a frame. Capture the screen. Create a slide show. Rotate an image. Add notes and audio to an image.

  • Page 95: Getting Connected

    Getting Connected To take full advantage of your Pocket PC, you will want to get connected. This chapter tells you how you can get your Pocket PC connected to the Internet or corporate network through a variety of ways including wireless network, modem, network card and Bluetooth.

  • Page 96: Configuring Authentication Settings

    have your Pocket PC search for and connect to any available network whether it is preferred or not. 1. Tap . Or, you can tap the icon at the lower right corner MioWireless of the Today screen and then tap Wireless 2.

  • Page 97: Starting And Ending The Wireless Network Connection

    4. To automatically use a network key, tap The key is provided for me . Otherwise, enter the network key. automatically 5. For increased security, select Use IEEE 802.1x network access control . Then, select the appropriate EAP type Starting and Ending the Wireless Network Connection To start the connection: 1.

  • Page 98: Modem Connection

    6.3 Modem Connection With a modem, you can dial in to your ISP or corporate network. Before creating the connection, you need to: Have a modem (IR, CompactFlash or SD IO). (For installation information, see the documentation supplied with the product.) Obtain the following information from your ISP or network administrator: server phone number, user name, password, domain name and TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 99: Creating A Network Card Connection

    Have a network card (CompactFlash or SD IO). (For installation information, see the documentation supplied with the product.) Obtain the following information from your network administrator: user name, password and domain name. Creating a Network Card Connection 1. Insert the network card into your Pocket PC. 2.

  • Page 100: Bluetooth

    6.5 Bluetooth NOTE: Your Pocket PC incorporates Bluetooth and wireless network capabilities, but you cannot use both at the same time. Your Pocket PC incorporates Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection.

  • Page 101: Bluetooth Information Exchange

    NOTE: By default, the Bluetooth radio is turned off. If you turn it on and then turn off your Pocket PC, the Bluetooth radio also turns off. When you turn on your Pocket PC again, the Bluetooth radio turns on automatically. Bluetooth Information Exchange Beaming Information with Bluetooth 1.
  • Page 102 Creating a Bond 1. Make sure that the two devices are within 10 meters (30 feet) of one another and that Bluetooth is in discoverable mode on both devices. (See “Selecting a Bluetooth Mode” earlier.) 2. Tap Settings Connections Bluetooth Bonded Devices New.

  • Page 103: Using A Bluetooth Phone As A Modem

    Using a Bluetooth Phone as a Modem NOTE: Make sure that the GPRS of the Bluetooth phone has been correctly configured and is operating. You can use a phone that has Bluetooth capabilities as a modem for your Pocket PC. To do this, you create a Bluetooth modem connection on your Pocket PC and then send information to the phone by using Bluetooth.

  • Page 104: Turning Off Bluetooth

    Using the Bluetooth Modem Once you create a modem connection to the Bluetooth phone, you can reuse it whenever you want to use the phone as a modem. Make sure that the Bluetooth phone is turned on, that your Pocket PC’s and the phone’s Bluetooth radios are turned on, and that your Pocket PC and the phone are within 10 meters (30 feet) of one another.

  • Page 105: Receiving Information

    NOTE: You can also send items, but not folders, from File Explorer. Tap and hold the item you want to send and then tap Beam File on the pop-up menu. Receiving Information 1. Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. 2.

  • Page 106: Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer

    6.7 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 7.4. 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 107: Browsing The Internet

    Tap the favorite you want to view. Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link. You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer. If the page is not on your Pocket PC, it will be dimmed in the Favorites list.
  • Page 108 Favorite Links During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your Pocket PC. Both computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link (and not the page) will be downloaded to your Pocket PC, and you must connect to your ISP or network to view the content.

  • Page 109: Using Avantgo Channels

    NOTE: If you do not specify an update schedule, you must manually download content to keep the information updated on your desktop computer and Pocket PC. Before synchronizing, in Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Synchronize on the Tools menu. You will see the last time content was downloaded to the desktop computer, and you can manually download content if needed.
  • Page 110 5. Follow the directions on the screen. You will need to synchronize your Pocket PC with your desktop computer, and then tap the button My Channels to complete the AvantGo setup. When synchronization is complete, tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common Pocket PC problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your Pocket PC. NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact your dealer for assistance. 7.1 Resetting Your Pocket PC CAUTION: Resetting will cause unsaved data to be lost.

  • Page 112: Restoring Factory Default State

    7.2 Restoring Factory Default State In some cases, you may need to restore your Pocket PC to the factory default state by clearing the memory (RAM) from your Pocket PC. For example, you should clear the memory: When your Pocket PC does not respond after being reset. When you forget your password.

  • Page 113: Power Problems

    9. Reestablish a. partnership with your desktop computer. 10. You may also want to restore data to your Pocket PC 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 you restore the factory default state.
  • Page 114 If you are copying files from a computer or device to your Pocket PC, try adjusting the slider in the Memory setting. Tap Settings System icon. Check if you can manually move the slider before copying Memory files. The maximum storage memory that your Pocket PC can allocate is around 31MB.

  • Page 115: Screen Problems

    7.5 Screen Problems Screen is off If the screen does not respond even after you press the power button, try the following in order until the problem is solved: Connect the AC adapter to your Pocket PC and to external AC power. Reset your Pocket PC as described in section 7.1.

  • Page 116: Connection Problems

    7.6 Connection Problems Cradle Connection Problems Make sure that your Pocket PC is properly seated on the cradle. Make sure that you have installed the correct version of ActiveSync on your desktop computer. Install the version ActiveSync included with your Pocket Make sure that your Pocket PC and your desktop computer are both turned on before establishing the connection.

  • Page 117: Modem Connection Problems

    Adjust the room lighting. Some types of light interfere with IR communications. Try moving to a different location or turning off some lights. Modem Connection Problems Unable to dial out Do not install your Pocket PC in the cradle. You cannot dial out if your Pocket PC has an active connection with your desktop computer.
  • Page 118 In the properties for your network card, make sure that you have correctly configured the IP settings, and the addresses of your DNS servers and/or WINS servers. Your network administrator can verify this. Make sure that you have added necessary server information. Tap Settings Connections Connections...

  • Page 119: Taking Care Of Your Pocket Pc

    7.7 Taking Care of Your Pocket PC Taking good care of your Pocket PC will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your Pocket PC. General Guidelines Keep your Pocket PC away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures.

  • Page 120: Travel Guidelines

    Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as your Pocket PC, its parts or accessories. Travel Guidelines Before traveling with your Pocket PC, back up your data. As an added precaution, bring along a backup copy. Remove the SD/MMC card, if installed, from the slot.

  • Page 121: A Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only. A.1 Class B Regulations Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE:...

  • Page 122: European Notice

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to The following two condition: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including Interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 123: About The Ac Adapter

    EN301489-1: Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters, ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (Common technical requirements) EN301489-17: Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters, ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (Specific conditions for Wideband data and HIPERLAN equipment) EN55022: Radio disturbance characteristics EN55024: Immunity characteristics EN6100-3-2: Limits for harmonic current emissions EN6100-3-3: Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system EN60950 : Product Safety...

  • Page 124: About The Battery

    Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged. Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. A.4 About the Battery Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
  • Page 125 Index Charging, 8 Checking remaining battery power, Lock, 3 AC adapter Power low, 31 Cautions, 113 Beam, 37 Connecting, 8 Beaming information Accessory, 13 Bluetooth, 91 ActiveSync, 63 Infrared, 94 Connector, 5 Block Recognizer, 22 Installing on desktop computer, 10 Bluetooth, 90 Synchronizing data, 64 Bond, Bluetooth, 91...
  • Page 126 Cleaning, 109 E-Viewer, 82 ClearType, 37 Excel. See Pocket Excel Clock, 37 Command bar, 18 CompactFlash card, 13 CompactFlash slot, 5 Features, 1 Companion CD, vii, 10 File Explorer, 39 Connections, 37, 85 Find feature, 39 Connecting to a desktop computer, Troubleshooting, 106 Connector GSM file format, 29...
  • Page 127 Input panel, 21 Mobile favorites Button, 18 Creating, 98 Instant messages, 72 Reducing storage memory for, 99 Internet Specifying level of links, 98 Browsing, 97 Synchronizing, 97 Internet Explorer. See Pocket Internet Updating schedule, 98 Explorer Viewing, 96 IR port, 5 Modem connection, 88 MP3, 75 MSN Messenger, 72...
  • Page 128 Creating a workbook, 70 Customizing display of, 72 Opening a workbook, 71 RAM, 35 Passwords, 72 Record button, 4 Template, 70 Using, 28 Zooming, 72 Recording, 28 Pocket Internet Explorer, 96 File formats, 29 Clearing history, 103 Playing back, 28 Delete all files, 103 Recording toolbar, 28 Pocket Word, 67...
  • Page 129 Storage memory, 35 Modem connection, 107, 108 Stylus, 5 Network connection, 107 Using, 14 Power, 103 Suspend, 9, 34 Screen, 105 Turning off, 9 Turning on, 9 Taking care, 109 Tap and hold, stylus, 14 Tap, stylus, 14 USB connector, 6 Tasks, 50 USB Cradle.

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