Manual for Acer n30 Handheld
COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2004 Acer Inc. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan. Acer n30 Handheld Manual Original issue: April 2004 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
About this Manual About this Manual Welcome to the Acer n30 Handheld Manual. This Manual is designed to help you get up and running quickly with your new Acer n30—a Windows® Powered Pocket PC 2003 handheld. It describes all you need to know about how to use your handheld as well as the application programs that come with it.
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First things first Your guides First things first We would like to thank you for making Acer n30 your choice for your handheld needs. Your new sleek Acer n30 is a multi-functional tool packed with user-friendly features and high-performance applications designed to make organising workrelated information and synchronising it with your personal activities a time-efficient task. We hope you enjoy using your Acer n30 as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.
First things first Package contents For information on: Refer to: Last-minute updates and detailed technical information The Read Me files. Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on your computer and on the Acer n30 Handheld Companion CD. Up-to-date information regarding your handheld http://www.acer.com/ Package contents Your Acer n30 comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
First things first Maintaining your Acer n30 4 Protect your handheld from temperature extremes. For example, do not leave your handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day when temperatures are below the freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat. 5 Do not use or store your handheld in any location that is extremely dusty, damp or wet. Always use the (included) SD dummy card to protect the connectors when not in use.
First things first Locking your Acer n30 Use the tip of your stylus to toggle the reset switch to the left (a) and back to the right (b) on the bottom of your handheld. NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences, and other settings including date and time are restored to their factory default settings. All data, records, and entries, except for those stored in the ROM storage, will be erased.
Contents About this Manual iii First things first v Your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . Maintaining your Acer n30 . . . . . . . Proper care and usage of your Acer n30 Resetting your Acer n30 . . . . . . . Locking your Acer n30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v . vi .
Drawing on the screen . . . . To create a drawing . . . . Recording a message . . . . . To create a recording . . . To play a recording . . . . Using My Text . . . . . . . . To insert a My Text message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Using the Guidebook . . . . . Getting books on your Acer n30 Using the Library . . . . . . . Opening a book . . . . . . . Reading a book . . . . . . . Using Reader features. . . . . Removing a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding and removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Adding programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Appendix: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth Utility (only for n30-B) Bluetooth Utility . . . Bluetooth Settings . . Bluetooth Manager. . Bluetooth Browser . . Remote Device Services Index 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting started System requirements 1 Getting started This chapter will discuss the following topics: • • • • • Basic requirements Feature highlights of your Acer n30 Acer n30 system tour Step-by-step procedures on how to prepare your handheld for use Basic concepts in using your handheld System requirements In order to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software and use your new Acer n30 with a computer at work or at home, be sure the system(s) meet the following minimum system and program requirement
1 Getting started Features summary Audio • Embedded AC '97 CODEC with CD-quality stereo output • Built-in industry standard 2.5 mm earphone jack • Built-in microphone Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector • USB Host (female) • USB Client(male) • DC power in Connectivity • SIR (Serial Infrared) capability • Bluetooth 1.1 Expansion • SD/MMC slot (SDIO compatible) • USB Host1.
1 Getting started Acer n30 tour Acer n30 tour Front view No. 1 Component Power LED indicator Description Power LED indicator. - status description: • • Flashing green - Charging Steady green - Charging complete • Flashing red - Alarm indicator, email receiving 2 Bluetooth LED indicator Bluetooth LED indicator. (for n30-B only) - status description: • Flashing blue - Bluetooth is on 3 LCD touchscreen Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld.
1 Getting started Acer n30 tour No. Component Description 6 Internal Speaker Outputs sounds from your handheld. 7 Quick button for Contacts Activates the Contacts program. For more information on this program, refer to page 33. 8 Quick button for Inbox Activates the inbox program. For more information on this program, refer to page 38. NOTE: If your handheld is turned off, pressing any Quick button turns on the handheld and opens the program assigned to that button. Left view No.
1 Getting started Acer n30 tour • To turn off the backlight, press the power button and hold it down for two seconds. Release the button when the backlight turns off. Top view No. Label Description 1 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones). 2 SD/MMC slot Accepts a Secure Digital or MultiMedia Card, allowing you to add more memory, install add-on applications or use audio or text files stored on it with internal applications.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n30 Bottom view No. Label Description 1 Soft reset switch A soft reset allows your handheld to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. 2 Proprietary 26-pin I/O connector Connects your handheld to a portable or desktop computer and DC power supply to an AC wall outlet to charge the battery.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n30 Installing the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software The main function of the Microsoft® ActiveSync® software is to synchronise the information on your computer with the information on your handheld. Synchronisation compares the data on your handheld with your computer and updates the information on both locations. This will then served as a backup data in case something happens to your handheld.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n30 Connecting the computer The 3-in-one sync cable that comes with your handheld enables you to synchronise the information on your handheld with the data in your computer using ActiveSync technology. NOTE: Don't plug the USB host into USB client. To connect the computer Plug the 3-in-one sync cable into the 26-pin I/O connector on the bottom of your handheld and plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n30 you can use your handheld for 8 straight hours of operation (backlight inactive) before you need to recharge the battery. To charge your Acer n30 Connect the AC adapter connector to the handheld, then plug the other end of the AC adapter into any AC outlet.
1 Getting started Preparing to use your Acer n30 To set up your Acer n30 1 Turn on your handheld by pressing the power button on the left side.See "Left view" on page 4, for the location of the power button. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your handheld. Performing the first synchronisation process After completing the setup procedures you can now perform the first ActiveSync operation with the help of the 'New Partnership' setup wizard.
1 Getting started Command interface • Set up a partnership so you can synchronise information between your handheld and your computer • Customise your synchronisation settings To perform the first synchronisation process 1 Connect the 3-in-one sync cable to your handheld. 2 Plug the USB client connector into a USB port on your computer. The 'New Partnership' setup wizard will automatically start on your computer screen.
1 Getting started Command interface • Tap. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. • Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items. • Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
1 Getting started Command interface Start menu From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings and Help topics. To display the Start menu, from the top of any screen tap . Command bar At the bottom of the screen is the command bar. You can use its menus and buttons to perform tasks in programs. Depending upon which program you are using, the buttons may vary from those depicted below. • To create a new item in the current program, tap New.
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2 Entering data in your Acer n30 Using the input panel 2 Entering data in your Acer n30 You can enter data into your handheld in several ways: • Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method. • Write directly on the screen. • Draw pictures on the screen. • Speak into your handheld’s microphone to record a message. • Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronise or copy information from your computer to your handheld.
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 Using the input panel inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your handheld, the more words it learns to anticipate. To change word suggestion options • To set word suggestion options such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap , Settings, Personal tab, Input, and then the Word Completion tab. To type with the soft keyboard 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard.
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 Writing on the screen To use Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on other devices. 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Recognizer. 2 Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen.
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 Writing on the screen To write on the screen • Tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write. 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. To select and edit written text If you want to edit or format written text, you must select it first.
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 Writing on the screen To convert writing to text • Tap Tools and then Recognize. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing. If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing.
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 Drawing on the screen . Tips for getting good recognition • Write neatly. • Write on the lines. Write the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. • For better recognition, try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the Tools menu. • Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that your handheld can easily tell where words begin and end.
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 Drawing on the screen 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. TIP: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Tools and then select a zoom level. To select a drawing If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first.
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 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, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. • In Notes, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first.
2 Entering data in your Acer n30 Using My Text 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. To insert a My Text message 1 Tap My Text on the screen’s command bar. 2 Tap a message. NOTE: You can add text after inserting a My Text message before sending it. To edit a My Text message 1 In the Tools menu, tap Edit and then tap My Text Messages. 2 Select the message you wish to edit and make desired changes.
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3 Managing applications and information Opening an application 3 Managing applications and information This chapter will discuss the following topics: • Opening and switching between applications in your handheld • Using File Explorer to manage files • Using the Find function to look for a specific file Opening an application You can open applications by doing either of the following: • Tap , Programs, and then the program name.
3 Managing applications and information Switching between applications Icon 26 Program Usage Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Inbox Send and receive email messages. Pocket Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet. Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings. Tasks Keep track of your tasks. Pocket Excel Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks created on your computer.
3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information Finding and organising information Using the Find function and the File Explorer window will allow you to find and manage your files easily. To use Find The Find function on your handheld helps you quickly locate information. 1 On the menu, tap Find. 2 Enter the text you want to find, then select a data type. TIP: To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your handheld, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.
3 Managing applications and information Finding and organising information To use File Explorer Use File Explorer to locate files on your handheld and to organise these files into folders. • On the 28 menu, tap Programs, and then File Explorer.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Calendar 4 Managing Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook applications This chapter will discuss the basic applications included in the Microsoft® Pocket Outlook program installed in your handheld.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Calendar To open Calendar • Press the Calendar Quick button on the front panel of your handheld. Calendar will open to today’s schedule. NOTE: You can customise the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Calendar Scheduling an appointment You can use Calendar to create or review appointments. To create an appointment 1 If you are in Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2 Tap New. 3 Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap first to select the field. 4 If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5 Enter other desired information.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Calendar Creating a meeting request You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronise Inbox or when you connect to your email server. Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools and then Options. If you send and receive email messages through ActiveSync, select ActiveSync. To schedule a meeting 1 Create an appointment.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Contacts Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends’ and colleagues’ contact information. Using your handheld’s infrared (IR) port or Bluetooth, you can quickly share some or all of this information with other device users. To open Contacts • Press the Contacts Quick button on the front panel of your handheld. Contacts will open to the Contacts list. NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Contacts 5 After entering the desired information, tap OK to return to the Contact list. Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact: • 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. • In the Contact list, tap the category list (labeled All Contacts by default) and select the type of contact that you want displayed.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Tasks Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do and prioritise them based on their importance and urgency. To open Tasks • Tap then, Tasks. Tasks will open to the Tasks list. NOTE: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options. Creating a task 1 Tap New. 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.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Tasks 6 After entering the desired information, tap OK to return to the task list. TIP: To quickly create a task with only a subject, tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu. Then, tap Tap Here to add a new task and enter your task information. Using the summary screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit. .
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Notes Notes 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. If the note list is displayed, it will be created as a stand-alone recording. To open Notes • Tap then, Notes. Notes will open to the Notes list. Creating a note 1 Tap New.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Inbox Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages by doing either of the following: • Synchronise e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network. Opening the Inbox • Press the Inbox Quick button on the front panel of your handheld. Inbox will open to the Inbox’ folder navigator.
4 Managing Microsoft® Po cket Outlook applications Inbox You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the email server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space on your handheld. When working offline, once you've downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the email server and then decide which messages to download completely.
4 Managing Microsoft® Pocket Outlook applications Inbox Managing email messages and folders By default, messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, and Sent Items. • The behavior of the Deleted and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have chosen. To set these options, in the message list: a Tap Tools and then Options. b On the Message tab, select your options.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word 5 Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 companion programs ® Perform your usual computing tasks on-the-road using the Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs which includes: • Pocket Word • Pocket Excel • MSN® Messenger • Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC • Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC NOTE: Microsoft® Reader is available only for the English and European Acer n30 models.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word NOTE: When you choose to create a new document, you will be prompted to save any already open document. To use the Pocket Word file list Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your handheld. • Tap a file in the list to open it. • To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then, select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Word Typing mode • Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. For more information on entering typed text, see "Using the input panel" on page 15. • To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select text as you do in a Word document, using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select. • You can search a document to find text by tapping Edit and then Find/ Replace.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Excel Drawing mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, you'll see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information on drawing and selecting drawings, see "Drawing on the screen" on page 20.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Excel • Create new workbooks on your handheld, such as expense reports and mileage logs, or you can copy workbooks from your computer to your handheld. • Synchronise workbooks between your computer and your handheld so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations. Creating a new workbook • Tap , Programs, Pocket Excel, and then New. A blank workbook appears.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Pocket Excel • Tap View and then Toolbar. Protecting your workbooks If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. • Open the workbook, tap Edit, and then Password. Every time you open the workbook, you will need to enter the password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs MSN® Messenger a Select a cell in the row or column you want to hide. b Tap Format, then Row or Column, and then Hide. – To show a hidden row or column: a Tap Tools, then Go To, and then type a reference that is in the hidden row or column. b Then tap Format, then Row or Column, and then Unhide. For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap tap Help from the menu.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs MSN® Messenger send a email, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu. • To see others online without being seen, in the Tools menu, tap My Status and select Appear Offline. • If you block a contact, you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact's list. • To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap Unblock on the popup menu.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC 3 Tap Send. Tips when chatting with contacts • To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, in the Tools menu, tap Invite and tap the contact you want to invite. • To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap the Contacts button. • To revert back to your chat window, tap Chats and select the person whom you were chatting with.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC Use Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC to read eBooks on your handheld. You can also download books from your favorite eBook Web site to your computer. Then, use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your handheld. The books appear in the Reader Library, where you can tap them in the list to open them. NOTE: Microsoft® Reader is available only for the English and European Acer n30 models.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC Tap to scroll through the Library list. Tap to select a sort order. Tap to specify the books you want to display in the list. Tap to open a book. Tap here to navigate to other parts of the Reader. Reading a book Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book. You can: • Annotate the book with highlighting, bookmarks, notes, and drawings.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC . 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. Using Reader features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books. These options are available from any book page. Select text by dragging across the text on the page.
5 Managing Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 companion programs Microsoft® Reader for Pocket PC Book annotations To see a list of a book's annotations, including bookmarks, highlights, text notes, and drawings: 1 Tap Annotations Index on the book's cover page. 2 Tap an entry in the list to go to the annotated page. To use bookmarks • When you add a bookmark to a book, a color-coded bookmark icon appears in the right margin. From anywhere in the book, tap the bookmark icon to go to the bookmarked page.
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6 Backup and restore data 6 Backup and restore data Backup/Restore enables you to back up data files and applications from your handheld to a storage device and to restore data to your handheld. Advanced security features offer password protection of sensitive documents/applications during Backup and/or Restore operations.
6 Backup and restore data Backup function To perform data backup 1 Close all running programs except for Backup/Restore. 2 In the Backup tab, choose whether to accept the default filename (MyBackup) or type a new one by tapping on the keyboard icon on the bottom of the screen. 3 Select a storage device from the 'Backup to' pull-down menu. 4 Define the backup scope (default: PIM only) from ‘Option' pull-down menu. ROM storage is a valid backup destination only if PIM Only is defined as backup scope.
6 Backup and restore data AutoBackup function With AutoBackup, you can set your handheld to perform an automatic data backup when battery power is lower than 30%. For configuring in AutoBackup screen, please refer to the instructions described in "Backup function". For When AutoBackup is activated and the specified storage device is not attached to your handheld when 30% of battery level is reached, then no backup procedure will be performed.
6 Backup and restore data 2 Select a source storage device from the 'Restore from' pulldown menu. The lower half of the screen will display a list of files contained in the selected storage device. Filename, file size and date when the backup file was created are indicated in the list. 3 Tap a filename to select the file you wish to restore, and please note that non-.abk files are not shown. Select file, then tap "start" button.
6 Backup and restore data 4 Tap Delete to remove the file.
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7 Using expansion features Using an SD/MMC card 7 Using expansion features The slim and lightweight design of your Acer n30 belies its impressive expansion features .
7 Using expansion features Using an USB thumb drive 3 Push the card into the slot using your finger until you feel the card lock and hear an audible system sound. This indicates that the card is properly seated within the slot. 1 Hold your handheld securely. 2 Release the card from the slot by using your thumb to push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot (a). An audible system sound and a click will signal that the card has been released.
8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync®. Using ActiveSync®. 8 Exchanging and updating data using ActiveSync®. Using ActiveSync®, you can synchronise information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your handheld. You can also synchronise this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange server. Each time you synchronise, ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your handheld and computer or server and updates both locations with the latest information.
8 Exchanging and updati ng data using ActiveSync®. Using ActiveSync®. For information about using ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync on your computer, and then see ActiveSync Help.
9 Getting connected Transferring items using infrared or Bluetooth 9 Getting connected You can use your handheld to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your computer, a network, or the Internet. You have the following connection options: • Use the infrared (IR) or Bluetooth on your handheld to send and receive data from another infrared-enabled or Bluetooth-enabled device. • Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP).
9 Getting connected Transferring items using infrared or Bluetooth 3 Tap and hold the item, and then tap Beam Item on the pop-up menu. -orSend items (but not folders) using File Explorer. • Tap and hold the item you want to send and then tap Beam File on the pop-up menu. To receive information via infrared 1 Align the IR port of your handheld with that of the sending IR-enabled device so that they are unobstructed and within a close range.
9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet Authentication (Passkey) required is checked in the File Transfer service Tab, you will be prompted to accept or enter passkey before allowing transmission. Connecting to the Internet To create a modem connection to an ISP 1 Obtain the following information from your ISP: 2 • ISP server telephone number • User name and password • TCP/IP settings Insert a SD Modem card (purchased seperately) into your handheld’s SD/MMC slot.
9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet 1 Notice the Bluetooth modem selection available in the Make New Connection wizard. Choose an appropriate name for the connection so as to distinguish it from standard modem connections. 2 You will be asked to select a Bluetooth phone or select New... to find a new phone. Once a Bluetooth-enabled phone has been found, highlight its name and press Next.
9 Getting connected Connecting to a network 7 In the General tab you can set the network name (also known as SSID); this is only editable if you are creating a new wireless network profile else you are viewing a preferred network and the SSID has already been established. Indicate whether this network will connect you to The Internet. Finally, if this is a new network profile, you can indicate whether this is a computer-to-computer network.
9 Getting connected Connecting to a network NOTE: Bluetooth is available only for n30-B. End a connection To disconnect, do one of the following: • When connected via Infrared, move your handheld away from the computer. • When connected via a wireless (Ethernet) card, remove the card from your handheld. • When connected via Bluetooth, turn off Bluetooth to terminate connection. NOTE: Bluetooth is available only for n30-B.
10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites folder 10 Using Microsoft ® Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages in either of these ways: • During synchronisation with your computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder of Internet Explorer on your computer. • Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web.
10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer 3 Optionally, in Update, select a desired update schedule. NOTE: If you did not specify an update schedule, you will need to manually download content to keep the information updated on both your computer and handheld. Before synchronising with your handheld, in Internet Explorer on your computer, click Tools and then Synchronise.
10 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer 2 Tap the page you want to view. You'll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronised with your computer. If the page is not on your handheld, the favorite will be dimmed. You will need to synchronise with your computer again to download the page to your handheld, or connect to the Internet to view the page.
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11 Customising your handheld Adjusting handheld settings 11 Customising your handheld You can customise your handheld based on your personal requirements and preferences as well as depending on your usual work modes. Customise your handheld by doing either of the following: • Adjust the handheld settings • Add or remove programs Adjusting handheld settings You can adjust the settings of your handheld to suit the way you work. To access Settings • Tap , then Settings.
11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs To add programs using ActiveSync You'll need to install the appropriate software for your handheld on your computer before installing it on your handheld. 1 2 Determine your handheld and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install. a Tap b On the System tab, tap About. and then Settings. c In the Version tab, make a note of the information in Processor.
11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs NOTE: Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. 3 Tap the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file. The installation wizard will begin. 4 Follow the directions on the screen. To add a program to the Start menu • Tap , Settings, Menus, the Start Menu tab, and then the check box for the program.
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Appendix: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth Utility (only for n30-B) Bluetooth Utility Appendix: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth Utility (only for n30-B) This chapter provides overview description for using services provided by Bluetooth Utility which includes Bluetooth Setting and Bluetooth Manager. Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth utility is the solution for the seamless integration of Bluetooth technology into devices that use the PocketPC operating system.
A p p e n d i x : E x c h a n g i n g and updating data us ing Bluetooth Utility (only for n30-B) Bluetooth Settings The first screen Bluetooth Settings has ON/OFF buttons to apply/remove power to the hardware.
Appendix: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth Utility (only for n30-B) Bluetooth Browser – My Shortcuts-displays a list of pre-configured connections and establishes connections – Active Connections-displays active incoming and outgoing connections. • Three menus: – New Connect!-create a new connection – Tools Paired devices-pair/un-pair with other devices Business Card Exchange-opens the Business Card Exchange. – View-controls the on-screen display (icons or list).
A p p e n d i x : E x c h a n g i n g and updating data us ing Bluetooth Utility (only for n30-B) Remote Device Services Dial-up Networking: Connect To A Remote Computer Dial-up Networking allows you to connect to a remote computer via a phone line. Once connected, you can browse the Internet, check your email, etc. The remote Bluetooth device that will provide the Dial-up Networking service must have access to a telephone system (either a hard-wired or cellular connection).
Appendix: Exchanging and updating data using Bluetooth Utility (only for n30-B) Remote Device Services than one phone number, you can select the number to be dialed. Phone numbers can also be modified before they are dialed. To use the Dial via Bluetooth feature : • From Pocket Outlook's Contact screen, tap-and-hold a contact and select Dial via Bluetooth.
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Index A ActiveSync® 63, 79 add program 75 B backlight 4, 8 Backup opening 55 Restore function 57 Block Recognizer 17 C Calendar 29 command interface 11 device buttons 11 pop-up menus 13 Today screen 12, 13 connectivity features 65 connect to Internet 67 connect to network 69 help 70 infrared 65 receive 66 send 65 wireless communication 67 Contacts 33 copyright ii customise features 75 handheld settings 75 install/remove program add 75 using ActiveSync 76 via Internet 76 remove 77 customise handheld 75 E
Microsoft Pocket Outlook 29 Calendar 29 create meeting request 32 open 30 schedule appointment 31 summary screen 31 Contact 33 create contact 33 find contact 34 open 33 summary screen 34 Inbox 38 connect to email server 38 manage folders 40 Message list 39 open 38 synchronise email 38 Notes 37 create note 37 open 37 Tasks 35 create task 35 open 35 summary screen 36 Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Microsoft Reader Reader features 52 book annotations 53 copy text 52 search text 52 remove book 53 u
