Learning Pocket Pc Basics; Getting Started - CipherLab 9500PPC Reference Manual

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LEARNING POCKET PC BASICS

This chapter mainly describes the basic skills to work with the 9500PPC Mobile Computer. The

add-on utilities for applications regarding data collection, processing, and transmission, are

introduced in the following chapters.

The 9500PPC Mobile Computer is specifically designed for real-time data collection in the Windows

Mobile 2003 Second Edition environment. It won't take long for any Windows user to get

familiarized with it. Keep these basic skills in mind and explore this Windows Mobile device at ease.

Single-tap an item to select it.

Tap and hold an item to see a menu that enables tasks, such as cut, copy, rename, delete, etc.

Tap and drag to select multiple items.

To learn more about 9500PPC, go to Start > Help.

IN THIS CHAPTER

2.2 Finding out the Capabilities of Your Mobile Computer .......................26

2.3 Using ActiveSync ............................................................................................27

2.4 Managing Programs........................................................................................30

2.5 System Reset ...................................................................................................36

2.1 GETTING STARTED

When the 9500PPC Mobile Computer is fully charged, you may remove it from the cradle. Then,

press the [Power] key to turn on the mobile computer and wait for the Today screen to come up

after calibrating the screen with the stylus.

If you are using the mobile computer for the first time, there are a couple of things to do after the

desktop comes up.

To select your time zone and set the local time

To align the touch screen

Note: With a focus on delivering data collection and industrial requirements on a portable device,

the 9500PPC Mobile Computer is currently not equipped with an internal microphone and

the IrDA port. Therefore, voice recording and file transfer via infrared (Start > Settings >

Connections tab > Beam) are not supported.

Chapter 2

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