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  • Page 1 PS535F...
  • Page 2 SIG, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Disclaimer Specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. GETAC assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between the device and the manuals.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ................1 1.1 Identifying Hardware Components ............1 Front Components ................1 Back Components ................3 Left-Side Components ................. 4 Top Components ................. 5 Bottom Components ................5 1.2 Getting Your Device Ready for Use ............ 6 Performing Initial Startup ..............
  • Page 4 Managing Your Pocket PC ............22 3.1 Managing Power ................22 Low Battery Signals and Actions ............22 Power-Saving Tips ................22 3.2 Customizing Your Pocket PC ............23 3.3 Searching and Organizing Information ..........26 3.4 Clean Boot ..................26 Microsoft Pocket Outlook ............
  • Page 5 5.8 Pictures & Videos ................55 5.9 TacLink ....................56 5.10 Additional Programs ................56 System Information ................57 Calculator ................... 57 Getting Connected ............... 58 6.1 Wireless Network Connection ............58 Turning On and Off the Wi-Fi Radio ..........58 Connecting to a Wireless Network ............

  • Page 6: 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. NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the cabinet color and the look of the accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual.
  • Page 7 Component Description  RF Indicator Glows in blue to indicate that RF is on or active.  Multi-Functional Glows in green to indicate that battery is fully charged. Indicator Glows in amber to indicate that battery charging is in progress. Glows in red to indicate that battery power is low.

  • Page 8: Back Components

    Back Components Component Description  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.  Car Antenna This connector (under rubber dust cover) allows use of an Connector optional external antenna with magnetic mount, which may be positioned on top of the car for better signal reception in...

  • Page 9: Left-Side Components

    Left-Side Components Component Description  Accepts an optional SD (Secure Digital) or MMC SD/MMC Slot (MultiMediaCard) card for removable storage. NOTE: Be sure the rubber cover is tightly closed to prevent water damage.  Headphone Connects to a pair of stereo headphones. Connector...

  • Page 10: Top Components

    Top Components Component Description  Receives signals from the GPS satellites overhead. GPS Antenna Bottom Components Component Description  Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter for charging the battery.  Reset Button Restarts your Pocket PC.  Connects to the USB cable for ActiveSync or charging. Mini-USB Connector ...

  • Page 11: Getting Your Device Ready For Use

    1.2 Getting Your Device Ready for Use Performing Initial Startup Initial startup includes setting the ON/OFF switch and completing the setup wizard. 1. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. CAUTION: Always leave the ON/OFF switch in the ON position for normal operation. 2.

  • Page 12: Connecting To Ac Power And Charging The Battery

    Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery When charging the battery for the very first time, charge it for at least 8 hours. 1. Fit the converter plug to the AC charger (  ). 2. Connect the DC jack end of the AC adapter to your device (  ) and the other end to a wall outlet ( ...

  • Page 13: Turning On And Off

    1.3 Turning On and Off After the initial startup, your Pocket PC enters a suspend state when you turn it off and resumes when you turn it on. Turning Off to Suspend You suspend your Pocket PC by briefly pressing the power button. By default, your Pocket PC will also automatically suspend after 3 minutes of inactivity when operating on battery power.
  • Page 14 1. Turn on your desktop computer. 2. Insert the Getting Started CD into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop computer. Next 3. Select the language that you would like to install and click to continue. Setup and Installation 4. Click from the Getting Started menu.

  • Page 15: Using An Sd/Sdhc/Mmc Card

    1.5 Using an SD/SDHC/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. NOTE: A storage card is also called a memory card.

  • Page 16: Basic Skills

    Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your Pocket PC such as using the stylus, navigation stick, Today screen, menus, and programs. You will also know how to enter information and lock your Pocket PC. 2.1 Using the Stylus Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the screen.

  • Page 17: Using The Navigation Stick

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

  • Page 18: Landscape View

    Landscape View You can use your Pocket PC in a landscape manner. To change the screen view,      Settings System Screen General Landscape Portrait 2.4 Navigation Bar and Toolbar 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.

  • Page 19: Running Programs

    Use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The toolbar includes a left soft key, a right soft key, and the Input panel button in Menu between. The right soft key is usually while the left soft key varies with programs.

  • Page 20: Notifications

    Tap and hold to display the shortcut menu. Lift the stylus and tap the action you want. Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action. 2.7 Notifications Your Pocket PC reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do.

  • Page 21: Entering Text Using The Input Panel

    Entering Text Using the Input Panel Use the Input panel to enter information in any program on your Pocket PC. You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using a recognizer. In any case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen. Input panel To show or hide the Input panel, tap the button.

  • Page 22: Writing On The Screen

    Recognizer NOTE: The availability of recognizers depends on the region and the language version you purchased. With a recognizer, you can write letters using the stylus just as you would use a pen on paper. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using a recognizer, open a recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area.

  • Page 23: Drawing On The Screen

    Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen.  Menu Draw 1. Tap to enable drawing mode. A check () appears before the command. 2. To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears.
  • Page 24 3. Hold the Pocket PC’s microphone near your mouth or other source of sound. 4. Tap the Record button on the Recording toolbar to start recording. 5. To stop recording, tap the Stop button on the Recording toolbar. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon.

  • Page 25: Using My Text

    Using My Text When using Messaging, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used  Menu My Text messages into the text entry area. To insert a message, tap then tap a message. Tap to select a prewritten message. 2.9 Locking Your Pocket PC When not using your Pocket PC, you can use the lock function so that accidental touching of the device does not cause your Pocket PC to operate.
  • Page 26 Tap to lock the device. Tap to unlock Unlock Unlock To unlock, tap (left soft key) and tap...

  • Page 27: Managing Your Pocket Pc

    Managing Your Pocket PC This chapter tells you how to effectively manage power, settings, data and programs of your Pocket PC. 3.1 Managing Power A fully charged battery should provide power for up to 8 hours of use. The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the Pocket PC.

  • Page 28: Customizing Your Pocket Pc

     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   Settings  System Power  shorten the length of the idle time using Advanced to set up.
  • Page 29 Items Descriptions Owner To enter your personal information. Information Sounds & To set the conditions and types of the sounds, system Notifications volume and ways of notifications. Today To select the information you want displayed on the Today screen and to select a desired theme for the background.
  • Page 30 Items Descriptions SBAS Setting To enable SBAS (WAAS, MSAS, ENGOS) function. A SBAS-capable receiver can give you a better position accuracy. Screen To set the orientation of the screen to portrait or landscape. To adjust the touch screen for accurate screen taps. To adjust the text size to see more content or increase the readability in many programs.

  • Page 31: Searching And Organizing Information

    3.3 Searching and Organizing Information The Search feature on your Pocket PC helps you quickly locate information. Programs Search   To search a file, tap . Enter the text you want to find, Search select a data type and then tap to start the search.

  • Page 32: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    Microsoft Pocket Outlook Microsoft Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. 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 Messaging. 4.1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.

  • Page 33: Creating An Appointment

    Creating an Appointment 1. In Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment.  Menu New Appointment 2. Tap Tap to choose from predefined text. Tap to choose from previously entered locations. 3. Using the Input panel, tap first to select the field, and then enter a description and a location.

  • Page 34: Using The Calendar Summary Screen

    Using the Calendar Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To  Menu Edit change the appointment, tap View appointment details. View notes. Tap to send e-mail to the attendees if they are added to your appointment.

  • Page 35: 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.  Contacts to switch to the program. Tap and enter part of a name or number to quickly find a contact Tap an alphabet group...

  • Page 36: Using The Contacts Summary Screen

    2. Using the Input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You will need to scroll down to see all available fields. 3. Tap to save and return to the contact list. NOTE: For more information, tap  Help. Using the Contacts Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed.

  • Page 37: 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.   Programs Tasks to switch to the program. Tap to quickly create a task with only a subject Tap to display or edit the task details.

  • Page 38: Creating A Task

    Creating a Task  Menu New Task 1. In Task, tap Tap to choose from predefined subjects. 2. Using the Input panel, enter a description. 3. You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field.

  • Page 39: 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 Edit the task, tap Tap to show and hide additional summary information. View notes.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Creating A Note

    Creating a Note 1. In Notes, tap 2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information about using the Input panel, writing, and drawing on the screen and creating recordings, see Section 2.8. 3. Tap to save and return to the note list. NOTE: For more information, tap ...

  • Page 42: Messaging: Sending And Receiving E-Mail Messages

    4.5 Messaging: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages You can use Messaging 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 ...
  • Page 43 New E-mail Account In Messaging, tap from the list. Follow the directions in the E-mail Setup Wizard. For an explanation of a screen, tap at the upper right corner of the screen. Using the Email Service When you connect to the email server, new messages are downloaded to the Inbox folder on your Pocket PC, messages in the Pocket PC Outbox folder are sent, and messages that have been deleted on the email server are removed from the Inbox folder on your Pocket PC.

  • Page 44: Using The Message List

    Using the Message List Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. Select the service and folder you want to display. Select the sort order for messages. Tap to open a message. When you receive a message, tap it to open it.

  • Page 45: Composing And Sending Messages

    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 and the first 2 KB of each new message, and not to sync file attachments.
  • Page 46 4. Enter your message.  Menu Spell Check 5. To check spelling, tap  Menu Insert 6. If you want to attach a file to the message, tap and select the desired file. NOTE: OLE objects cannot be attached to Inbox messages. Send 7.

  • Page 47: Managing Email Messages And Folders

    Managing Email Messages and Folders Each e-mail service account has its own folder hierarchy with five default folders: Inbox, Outbox, Deleted Items, Drafts and Sent Items. The messages you receive and send through the mail service are stored in these folders. You can Menu also create additional folders within each hierarchy.

  • Page 48: More Programs

    More Programs In addition to Microsoft Pocket Outlook, there are other programs built into your Pocket PC. This chapter tells you how to use these programs. NOTE: Depending on the continuing developments of the product, the software supplied with the device may be changed or updated. If there is any difference between the information in this manual and your product, the operation should be based on the product you have.

  • Page 49: Synchronizing Data

    Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your Pocket PC and desktop  computer. Add and remove programs on your Pocket PC.  Pass through your desktop computer to a network or the Internet.  Synchronizing Data Once you have created a synchronization relationship and completed the first synchronization, you can initiate synchronization from your Pocket PC.

  • Page 50: Word Mobile

    5.2 Word Mobile Microsoft Word Mobile 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. ...

  • Page 51: Creating A Document

    Creating a Document NOTE: To open a template rather than a blank document, select a template for new documents. Tap Menu  Options and select the desired template. When you tap New, the template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided. 1.

  • Page 52: Excel Mobile

    5.3 Excel Mobile Microsoft Excel Mobile 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 Pocket PC or you can copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your Pocket PC.

  • Page 53: Opening A Workbook

    4. 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. NOTE: For more information, tap  Help. Opening a Workbook Whenever you switch to Excel Mobile, you will see the workbook list. Tap the desired workbook to open it.

  • Page 54: Windows Live Messenger

    If the presentation is set up as a timed slide show, slides will advance automatically. NOTE: For more information, tap  Help. 5.5 Windows Live Messenger Windows Live Messenger provides practically instant access to your up-to-date MSN Hotmail Inbox, your Messenger Contacts list, and options for customizing your Messenger experience.

  • Page 55: Signing In To Windows Live

    Signing in to Windows Live   Programs Messenger 1. Tap to switch to the program. Sign in 2. Tap to continue. Follow the instruction to sign in to Windows Live. Next 3. Enter your Windows Live e-mail address and password, and tap 4.
  • Page 56 6. The system will start synchronizing the Windows Live data. Once it is finished, the Windows Live status will be displayed on the Today screen. 7. You can tap to switch to the MSN Hotmail inbox, MSN Messenger or Windows Live Sync. To access to the MSN Hotmail inbox, tap to switch to the ...

  • Page 57: Using Internet Explorer Mobile

     Menu Sign out To sign out the Messenger service, tap  To synchronize the Windows Live data, tap to switch to the Synchronization service and tap the Sync area again. 8. To sign out Windows Live, tap the Windows Live Status on the Today ...

  • Page 58: Browsing The Internet

    Browsing the Internet  Internet Explorer 1. Tap Favorites 2. Tap the soft key to display the Favorites list. Tap to access the web site. Tap to add or delete a link. 3. Tap the page that you want to view. NOTE: If a favorite link is dimmed or you receive a message that the page is not available, you must download the page to your device through synchronization or connect to the Internet.

  • Page 59: Windows Media Player For Pocket Pc

    Synchronize a Favorite Link You can synchronize the Internet Explorer favorites on your desktop computer with your Pocket PC so you can use them with Internet Explorer Mobile as well.   Tools Options Favorite 1. In ActiveSync on your desktop computer, click and click 2.

  • Page 60: Pictures & Videos

    Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to copy digital audio and video files to your Pocket PC. NOTE: For more information, tap  Help. 5.8 Pictures & Videos Use Pictures & Videos to take, view, delete, and edit pictures as well as launch video clips stored on your Pocket PC or on a storage card.

  • Page 61: Taclink

    Press the Start Menu button to allow the Pocket PC to do an automatic focusing on the picture you want to take. Then press on the Navigation Stick to take the picture. NOTE: For more information, tap  Help. 5.9 TacLink Use TacLink to fix the location of your Pocket PC by collecting GPS satellite signals.

  • Page 62: System Information

    System Information    Settings System System Information to switch to the program. Model Platform Type Platform Version SysInfo provides the following information: OEM Info System Version UUID ID , and (e.g., data value of a picture). Calculator  ...

  • Page 63: 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 through a variety of ways. 6.1 Wireless Network Connection Your Pocket PC has a built-in wireless network module. As long as you are in a wireless LAN environment, you can connect to the network without physical cables.

  • Page 64: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Wi-Fi Available 2. Tap the box to change the Wi-Fi radio status from Available The Wi-Fi radio status on the Today screen indicates Wi-Fi To turn off the Wi-Fi radio, follow the above procedure, but tap the box to Available change the Wi-Fi radio status from .

  • Page 65: Bluetooth Feature

    6.2 Bluetooth Feature Your Pocket PC incorporates the Bluetooth capability. Bluetooth technology 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. You can use Bluetooth technology as follows: Beam information, such as files, appointments, tasks, and contact cards, ...

  • Page 66: Transferring Files Via Bluetooth Technology

    For other devices with Bluetooth capabilities to detect your Pocket PC and attempt to beam information to it, establish a partnership, or use a Bluetooth    Menu Bluetooth Settings Mode Make this device visible to service, tap other devices Visable .

  • Page 67: Bluetooth Partnership

    Make this device visible to other devices 2. Make sure that in Bluetooth settings is selected. (See ―Turning On and Off the Bluetooth Radio‖ previously in this chapter.) 3. Make sure that your Pocket PC and the device that is beaming the information are within close range, and that device is discoverable.
  • Page 68 Accepting a Bluetooth Partnership 1. Make sure that the two devices are turned on, discoverable, and within close range. (See ―Turning On and Off the Bluetooth Radio‖ previously in this chapter.) 2. When prompted to accept a Bluetooth partnership with another device, tap Enter Passcode 3.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Troubleshooting and 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 70: Restoring The Factory Default State

    7.2 Restoring the 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. ...

  • Page 71: Memory Problems

    Battery runs out of power quickly  You might be using your Pocket PC in ways that drain power quickly. (See ―Power-Saving Tips‖ in Section 3.1 for more information.) Memory Problems If a warning message of not enough memory appears due to the memory allocation problem, try the following to free memory on your Pocket PC.

  • Page 72: Screen Problems

    If you have a storage card, move data to the storage card as described next. Programs  File Explorer  . Use the File Explorer to move the file to  the correct location of the storage card.  Menu  Tools Options ...

  • Page 73: Connection Problems

    Connection Problems ActiveSync Connection Problems  ActiveSync connection problems may occur in some specific cases. They are likely caused by interoperability with desktop firewall applications or applications that manage network traffic. For troubleshooting information, visit the Microsoft web site: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/help/activesync/default.mspx. Make sure that you have installed the correct version of ActiveSync on your ...

  • Page 74: Taking Care Of Your Pocket Pc

     Verify with your network administrator that the network you are trying to connect to is available, to try to connect to it from another computer.  You may need to change the device name if you are trying to connect to a network and cannot because another device with the same name is already ...

  • Page 75: Travel Guidelines

     Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.  Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your Pocket PC. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your Pocket PC and even bodily injury or property damage. ...

  • Page 76: 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. 8.1 Regulations Statements European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with Radio &...

  • Page 77: Fcc Caution

    The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking. FCC CAUTION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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 78: About The Battery

     Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage and grounding requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.  Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged. Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. ...

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