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Win CE 4.0
Quick Start Guide
February 5, 2003
P/N A6122 0009 0003.A
ISO 9001 Certified
Quality Management System

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  • Page 1 Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide February 5, 2003 P/N A6122 0009 0003.A ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System...
  • Page 2 Psion Teklogix manufactured goods and services. Furthermore, this docu- ment is not to be used as a basis for design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Return-To-Factory Warranty Psion Teklogix warrants a return-to-factory warranty for a period of one year. In some regions, the warranty exceeds this period. Please contact your local Psion Teklogix office for details. For a list of offices, see “Worldwide Offices” on page 44. The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equip-...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.1.1 About ActiveSync ..... . . 15 1.2 Caring For The netpad ......16 1.3 Additional Programs And Third Party Applications .
  • Page 6 2.8.7 Copying Information Between Programs ..40 3. The netpad Docking Station ......41 3.1 Using The Docking Station .

  • Page 7: Approvals And Safety Summary

    BP 421000 13591 Aix-En-Provence Cedex 3; France Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial Manufacturer: Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario Legal Representative in Europe: Psion Teklogix S.A. France Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8 BP 421000 13591 Aix-En-Provence Cedex 3; France Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial Manufacturer: Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario Legal Representative in Europe: Psion Teklogix S.A. France Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 9 2002 Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: The netpad and Serial Docking Station, supplied by Psion Teklogix, has been tested and found to comply with FCC PART 15, SUBPART B - UNINTENTIONAL RADI- ATORS, CLASS B COMPUTING DEVICES FOR HOME & OFFICE USE.
  • Page 10 1999/5/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT). (Declaração disponível no endereço: www.psionteklogix.com). Ο εξοπλισµός αυτός πληροί τις βασικές απαιτήσεις της κοινοτικής οδηγίας EU R&TTE 1999/5/EΚ. (Η δήλωση συµµόρφωσης διατίθεται στη διεύθυνση: www.psionteklogix.com) Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 11 Use of the 802.11 netpad in France: Owing to French Government restrictions, the French 802.11 netpad is limited to indoor use. They may be used outdoors, on private property, only with prior authorization from the French Ministry of Defense.
  • Page 12 • Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: “How to Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 13 Keep a minimum distance of 15 cm between the device and the product to reduce the risk of interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off the netpad and contact your cardiologist for assistance.
  • Page 14 It is important that you use shielded cable and connectors to reduce the possibility of causing radio and television interference. Shielded cables, suitable for the netpad, can be obtained from an authorised Psion Teklogix dealer. If the user modifies the equipment or its peripherals in any way, and these modifications are not approved by Psion Teklogix, the FCC may withdraw the user’s right to operate the equipment.
  • Page 15 “The Scanner” on page 34. Battery Safety Precautions CAUTION! Danger of explosion if a netpad battery is incorrectly handled, charged, disposed of or replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions described in “Lithium-Ion...
  • Page 16 BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS WASTE. Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, taken to an appropriate local battery recycling facility, or returned to one of the following Psion Teklogix offices for proper disposal. Teklogix Inc.
  • Page 17 • Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified charge time. • The battery may burst or ignite if the battery leaks. Always ensure that it is away from any exposed flames. Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 18 • Do not use in areas where static electricity is greater than what the manufacturer guarantees. • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    The Microsoft PC connectivity software, ActiveSync, can be used to connect the netpad to PCs running Windows 95/98/2000/ME or NT 4.0. By connecting the netpad to a PC with a cable and running ActiveSync on the PC, you can: • View your netpad files from Windows Explorer by using the Mobile Device icon in the PC’s My Computer window.

  • Page 20: Caring For The Netpad

    To maintain the life of the netpad screen, keep the screen clean. To clean the screen: switch off the netpad and use a soft, clean, dry cloth to gently wipe the screen. (If the netpad is set to turn on automati- cally when the screen is tapped, you should turn this preference off before cleaning the screen.)
  • Page 21 IP Rating The netpad is rated to IP67 and can survive submersion in water to a depth of 1 m (3.3 ft.) for up to 30 minutes. Submersion below this depth or for longer periods may result in damage to the netpad.
  • Page 22 To prolong the life of the netpad battery packs during normal stor- age, store the netpad (and the battery pack) between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and +95°F). When storing the netpad for a long period of time, the main battery should be removed and stored fully discharged. Humidity The netpad is designed to operate in humidity ranging from 0 to 95%.

  • Page 23: Additional Programs And Third Party Applications

    Magnetic Fields And Static Electricity The magnet of the netpad speaker may corrupt data stored on mag- netic media. Do not keep the netpad next to credit cards or other magnetic media. Avoid exposing the netpad to strong magnetic fields or static elec- tricity.
  • Page 24 Figure 2.1 netpad Front Figure 2.2 Back Of netpad Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 25: Preparing The Netpad For Use

    2.2 Preparing The netpad For Use 2.2.1 Fitting The Antenna Before using netpad units fitted with either the GPRS or 802.11 radio, the antenna must be installed. The antenna should be installed as shown in Figure 2.3 below. To install the antenna turn it counter clockwise;...

  • Page 26: Use Of The Soft Belt Holster

    2.2.2 Use Of The Soft Belt Holster Figure 2.4 Insertion Of netpad In Holster Important: The netpad and holster have been tested to ensure compliance with the latest FCC RF exposure guide- lines. For continued compliance when using the netpad and holster combination, the face shown should be fitted against the body! The user must not modify the holster in any way.

  • Page 27: Power Management

    The netpad is powered by a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack, which under optimal operating conditions will provide power for a full shift. The netpad will warn you when the main battery charge is low. Note: How long your batteries last will depend upon how you use your netpad.
  • Page 28 Panel. The Battery tab gives a brief description of the state of the main battery. Changing Battery Packs If you are using your netpad away from the charger and a spare bat- tery pack is available, you can change batteries when the battery warning is displayed. To do this: 1.
  • Page 29 Prolonging Battery Life When your netpad is switched off, it is on “standby” and will con- tinue to use a small amount of battery power. If you are going to leave your netpad switched off for a long period of time, you are advised to back up your data beforehand because the batteries will eventually run out.

  • Page 30: Multimedia Cards

    2.2.4 Multimedia Cards Multimedia cards (MMCs) are non-volatile memory cards, which fit into a dedicated slot in the netpad and can be used to store applica- tion software and/or data. The MMC slot is located on the right hand side of the netpad.

  • Page 31: Installing And Removing The Sim Card

    2.2.5 Installing And Removing The SIM Card A netpad fitted with a GSM/GPRS radio requires a Subscriber Iden- tity Module (SIM) card installed in order for the netpad to access the GSM network. The SIM card fits into a dedicated slot in the netpad.
  • Page 32 Inserting The SIM Card Warning: To prevent damage to the SIM card, ensure that the netpad is switched off and the battery removed before inserting the SIM card. • Remove the battery pack from the netpad. • Open the card slot door located on the side of the unit by slid- ing the retaining latch.

  • Page 33: Removing The Sim Card

    Removing The SIM Card Warning: To prevent damage to the SIM card, ensure that the netpad is switched off and the battery removed before removing the SIM card. • Open the card slot door and grasp the card on the cross-hatch area (see Figure 2.10), using the special removal tool sup-...

  • Page 34: Turning On And Off

    2.3 Turning On And Off To switch on: press the On/Off button on the top. Note: If the serial cable is connected to the PC and the netpad, the netpad will automatically switch on when ActiveSync on the PC is searching for a connection.

  • Page 35: Finding And Using The Stylus

    The stylus is located in a holder at the right. To remove it, slide the stylus out of the top of the netpad. To replace it, push it back in. Tap lightly on the screen using the stylus. You can use your fingers to tap on the screen, though it is best to use the stylus to avoid finger- prints or smudges on the screen.

  • Page 36: The Screen, Command Icons, And Toolbar

    2.5 The Screen, Command Icons, And Toolbar The netpad screen has a column of permanent “command icons” on the right-hand side. Some of these are user-configurable via the Soft Keypad Settings icon in the Control Panel. From top to bottom, the defaults for these soft keys are: Start Menu: This icon is user-definable.Left-clicking displays the...

  • Page 37: How To Reset The Netpad

    It is worth trying a soft reset if the keys on the netpad do not appear to respond, or if the netpad appears to switch on and you are sure that the batteries are good, but the screen is otherwise blank.

  • Page 38: The Scanner

    ActiveSync’s online help for more details on this operation. 2.7 The Scanner Where fitted with a bar code scanner, the netpad may be used to read industry standard bar codes. To scan a bar code, point the scanner window at the bar code, ensuring that the scanner window is not obstructed and that you are between 5 cm (2 in) and 60 cm (24 in) from the bar code.
  • Page 39 3. CAUTION – Using controls or adjustments, or per- forming procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 4. CAUTION – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 40: First Steps

    2.8 First Steps When you first switch on the netpad, you will see the Calibration screen. You must calibrate successfully to continue. After calibra- tion, you will see the Time/Date control panel. Input the correct time, date, and time zone information. Click the OK button in Time/Date control panel to close and save your changes.

  • Page 41: Programs And Files

    You can enter information and com- plete tasks using the stylus or the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard is displayed by clicking the Keyboard soft key. To move the keyboard, drag it by the title bar. Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 42: Using Menus

    Note: The on-screen keyboard is the netpad’s default keyboard. It is possible that your netpad may have more than one keyboard, if you have third-party software installed. To choose which keyboard to use, go to the Control Panel and click on the Input Panel icon.

  • Page 43: Using Dialogues

    Some dialogues comprise a number of “pages”, each page has a “tab” at the top. Tap on the tab, or move the highlight to the tab name, to go to that page. You can also move a dialogue around the Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 44: Copying Information Between Programs

    For example, you may want to compose text in Wordpad before copying it into an e-mail message in the Inbox. If you try to insert an object into a program that is not designed to handle that Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 45: The Netpad Docking Station

    3. The netpad Docking Station This section describes the netpad docking station. The docking station is used as a convenient “drop-in” holder for the netpad, supplying power and communications through the docking station connector.

  • Page 46: Communications Settings

    To insert the netpad into the docking station, align the two devices, and press down on the netpad until the connection is made. To eject, press down on the release button at the top of the docking station. The netpad will be pushed up and out of the docking station.

  • Page 47: Support Services And Worldwide Offices

    4.1 Technical Support Technical Support for the netpad is provided via e-mail through the Partner Program website. To reach the website, go to www.psiontek- logix.com and click on the Partner Program link, which takes you to the Partner Program page.

  • Page 48: Worldwide Offices

    411 21 Göthenburg, Sweden Cedex 3; France Tel: +46 31 13 15 50 Tel: +33 (0) 4.42.908.809 Fax: +46 31 13 57 80 Fax: +33 (0) 4.42.908.888 E-mail: info@teklogix.se E-mail: tekeuro@psion.com Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 49 Singapore 238884 Piso 1, Oficina C-105 Tel: +65 735 8108 Buenos Aires 1107 Fax: +65 733 5990 Argentina E-mail: intl@psion.com Tel: +54 11 4343 0193 Fax: +54 11 4343 6310 E-mail: tekar@psion.com Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 50: Worldwide Web

    Nieuwe weg 1, Fax: +886 7 558 3328 2070 Zwijndrecht E-mail: jerry.chen@teklogix.com Belgium Tel: +32 (0)3 250 22 00 Fax: +32 (0)3 250 22 20 E-mail: info@psionteklogix.be 4.4 Worldwide Web www.psionteklogix.com Psion Teklogix netpad Win CE 4.0 Quick Start Guide...

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