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Table of Contents Table of Contents .........................................................................................2 Chapter 1: Getting Started ...........................................................................7 Welcome........................................................................................................................ 7 Where to Find Information ........................................................................................... 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Features..
Recording a Message................................................................................................. 30 Creating a recording………………………………………………………………………………………… .... 30 Using My Text………………………………………………………………………………………………. ..... 30 Finding and Organizing Information ......................................................................... 31 Managing Memory ......................................................................................................
Chapter 5: Getting Connected...................................................................63 Connect to the Internet .............................................................................................. 63 Starting a connection………………………………………………………………………………………. ..... 63 Setting up an e-mail service…………………………………………………………………………………. 634 Get Help on Connecting…………………………………………………………………………………… ..... 65 Chapter 6: Wireless Data Programs..........................................................
Using the Summary Screen………………………………………………………………………………….. . 86 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas............................................................. 86 Creating a note………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 87 Chapter 9: Companion Programs .............................................................88 Pocket Word ...................................................................................................... 88 Utilizing typing mode…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Cable and Cradle Connection Problems ................................................................ 102 Appendix B: Regulatory Notices.............................................................103 Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers ........................................................... 103 European Union Notice ............................................................................................ 103 Important Safety Information..........................................................
Chapter 1: Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your Pocket PC phone. With integrated wireless voice and data capabilities you can keep your most important business and personal information up to date and close at hand. And with the power of Microsoft® ActiveSync® you can synchronize and download information on your desktop or laptop computer with your handheld device. With your Pocket PC you can: • Make and receive phone calls.
Chapter 2: Hardware Features Your device has hardware buttons, and a stylus for selecting items and entering information. Front Panel Components 6. 5. 7. 4. 8. 9. 3. 2. 1. 14. 10 13. 11. 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Volume. Press to adjust the volume of your device. Record. Press to record a voice note. Infrared Port. Enables you to exchange file(s) or data with other devices without cables/ wires. GPS Receiver. This is your GPS receiver for location-based services. Contacts.
8 9 Notification LED: a) Flashing Green (every 3 seconds): CDMA network Signal b) Flashing Green (every second): Notification Alarm Reminder c) Steady Red: Built-in battery empty d) Flashing Red: Low battery e) Steady Amber: Built-in battery charging f) Steady Green: Built-in battery Fully charged Calendar. Press to quickly access the Calendar. 10 11 End. Press to end a call.
Bottom Edge Components 2. 3. 1. 5. 1 4. Soft Reset. To reset the device, press the end of your stylus into the hole. 2 Sync Connector. Use this connector when synchronizing/ transmitting data or recharging. 3 Earphone Jack. Allows you to listen to audio media or use the phone hands-free kit. 4 5 Battery On/ Off Switch. To return the device to its original factory settings, simultaneously press here with the end of the top-half of your stylus and hold down the power button.
USB Cradle • Your Pocket PC Phone comes with a USB cradle. This allows you to recharge your Pocket PC Phone, as well as synchronize information between your Pocket PC and a PC using ActiveSync. • When you insert the device into the USB cradle, make sure that the connector on the cradle is inserted into the port on the bottom of the device. Data cannot be transferred if the connection is not made. • To synchronize, the USB Cradle must be plugged into an available USB port on your PC.
• Place your Pocket PC Phone in the cradle and then connect the cradle to an external power source. The first time you use it, charge for three to four hours. Then, place it in the cradle for a short time each day to recharge it to full capacity. • You can plug the AC adapter into the optional USB/Serial cable head and then connect your Pocket PC Phone directly to an external power source.
When Your Battery Is Low Your device has only one battery. However, a portion of that battery is saved as back-up. If the battery drains lower, your Pocket PC Phone displays a warning message. If this occurs, save any unsaved data you are working on, perform a synchronization with your PC, then turn off your Pocket PC Phone. Don’t try to restart your Pocket PC Phone until you have connected to external power.
C) USB cable • The USB cable allows you to synchronize with your desktop without the cradle. The DC converter at the head of the cable, combined with an AC adapter, also allows you to recharge your device. • The DC Connector in combination with the AC adapter allows you to recharge your device without the cradle. • The Serial cable allows you to synchronize with your desktop without the cradle. The DC converter in the head also allows you, in combination with and AC adapter, to recharge your device.
Chapter 3: About Your Pocket PC Phone Resetting the Pocket PC Phone and Clearing Memory You can perform a soft reset or a hard reset – a soft reset restarts your device and a hard reset switches the battery off. With a soft reset, some data may be lost in the programs that were open when the reset was performed. However, by performing a hard reset, all the data and new programs that you have added will be erased and the device will be restored to its factory setting – i.e.
Backing up Files Because any new programs or data are stored in RAM, and therefore will be lost if you have to perform a hard reset or your device loses all power for any other reason, it is absolutely paramount that you backup files to your computer, a memory card or Flash ROM. When you are at your desktop you can synchronize with your computer to backup files, however, if you are away from home and unable to access your desktop, you will need to backup files to an SD or MMC card or Flash ROM.
To backup to Flash ROM: 1. Tap , Settings, System and then Permanent Save. 2. To backup Contacts or Calendar tap the PIM tab, and then check one or both of the boxes. When you select to backup Contacts and Appointments, your device will automatically backup newly added contacts and appointments. This will not happen for connections: if you add another connection you will need to back it up manually. To restore from Flash ROM: 1. Tap , Settings, System and then Permanent Save. 2.
Screen Tapping, Calibration and Re-calibration When you first startup your Pocket PC Phone, you will be asked to calibrate the screen by tapping the center of a cross with your stylus as it moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus the item tapped is activated. If, however, when you are using your Pocket PC Phone, you discover tapping an item doesn’t bring up the appropriate response, it means your Pocket PC Phone has lost calibration.
Today Screen When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after a period of inactivity), the Today screen appears. You can also access it by tapping the day. and then Today. The Today screen provides a glance at important information for Following are some of the status icons you may see. Status Meaning Icon Turns all sounds on and off and adjusts the volume level.
Programs Switch from one program to another by using the menu. (You can customize which programs you see on this menu. For information, see “Adjusting Settings,” later in this chapter.) To access some programs not listed on the drop down menu, tap , Programs, and then the desired program. You can also switch to another program by pressing any of the program buttons located on the front or side of the device. The icons on the buttons identify the programs they switch to.
Navigation Bar and Command Bar • The navigation located at the top of the screen displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch programs and close screens. • The command bar located at the bottom of the screen, performs tasks in the open program and includes menu names, buttons and the Input Panel button. To create a new item in the current program, tap New. To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button.
Notifications Your device reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do or receive a SMS. For example, if you’ve set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you’ll be notified in any of the following ways: • A message box appears on the screen. • A sound, which you can specify, is played. • A light flashes on your device. • The device vibrates. and then Settings.
• When you use the input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate. • To change word suggestion options, such as the , number of words suggested at one time, tap Settings, Personal tab, Input, and then the Word Completion tab.
Using Letter Recognizer: With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box -- it will automatically be converted to typed text on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, with Letter Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
Switching to Transcriber: With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more of information. Then pause and let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Transcriber. 2. Write anywhere on the screen.
To learn how to write a letter in Transcriber: 1. Tap “a” on the toolbar. 2. In the screen that appears, select the letter you want to learn about, and then tap on one of the examples displayed to the left. For specific instructions on using Transcriber, with Transcriber open, tap the question mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Click on a letter for a demonstration Selecting typed text: If you want to edit or format typed text, you must select it first.
Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you’ve written and convert the information to text at a later time. Writing on the screen: • To switch to writing mode tap the Pen button. Lines will appear on the screen to help you write. Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen.
Converting writing to text: 1. Tap Tools and then Recognize. 2. 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. 3. If the conversion is incorrect, you can select an alternative word from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. To do so, tap and hold the incorrect word (tap one word at a time).
Drawing on the Screen Draw on the screen in the same way that you write on it. The only difference is how the items are selected and edited. For example, drawings can be resized - writing cannot. Creating a drawing: • A drawing box will appear when you cross any three ruled lines on your first stroke. Subsequent strokes in or touching the box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three lines will be considered writing.
Recording a Message A message can be recorded in any program where you can write or draw on screen. In Calendar, Tasks and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording with a written note. With the Inbox program, a recording can be added to an e-mail. Creating a recording: 1. Hold your device’s microphone near your mouth or sound source. 2. Press the Record button on the left side of your device. 3. Tap 4.
Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your device helps you quickly locate information. • menu, tap Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a On the data type, and then tap Go to start the search. To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your device, select Larger than 64 KB in Type. • File Explorer can also find files on your device and organize them menu, tap Programs, then into folders. To access from the File Explorer.
Managing Memory Memory on your Pocket PC Phone is shared between storage memory and program memory. Storage memory is used to store the information you create and programs you install. Program memory is used to run programs on your Pocket PC Phone. Pocket PC Phone automatically manages the allocation between storage and program memory. To view memory allocation and availability: Tap , Settings, System and then Memory.
Customizing Your Pocket PC You can customize your device by adjusting device settings and installing additional software. Customizing the Today Screen You can customize the Today screen in the following ways: change the background picture, select the information you want displayed and in what order, and display future appointments. Changing the background: 1. Tap Start, Settings, Personal and then Today. 2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background.
Adjusting Settings You can adjust device settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap Personal or System tab located at the bottom of the screen. • , Settings, then the The following settings can be adjusted: Icon Program Buttons Description To assign the application program to a hardware button. Input To setup the input method of your device. Menu Owner Information To customize what appears on the menu from the New button. To enter your contact information.
Changing the Default Button Settings The buttons on your device are default set for Calendar, Contacts and Phone. The phone buttons cannot be changed, however, you can change the Calendar and Contacts buttons to open other programs. 1. Tap Start, Settings, Personal and then Buttons. 2. Select a button, a program in Button Assignment, and then tap OK. Adding or Removing Programs Programs installed on your device at the factory are stored on ROM (read-only memory) and cannot be removed or accidentally lost.
5. Double click the *.exe file. • If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your PC, the installer will automatically transfer the software to your device. • If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of PC. You will need to move this file to your device.
Removing programs: • • then Settings. On Tap the System tab, tap Remove Programs. If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer on your device to locate the program, tap and hold the program, and then tap Delete on the Pop-up menu. Setting a Password Protect data and settings by choosing a password that will be requested every time the power is turned on. then Settings. On the Personal tab, tap Password. 1. Tap 2.
Setting the Backlight 1. Tap then Settings. On the System tab, tap Backlight. 2. On the Battery Power tab check and select when you want the backlight to automatically turn off and when you want it turned on. 3. On the External Power tab check and select when you want the backlight to automatically turn off and when you want it turned on. 4. On the Brightness tab adjust the brightness level for battery power and external power. 5. When finished tap OK.
Chapter 4: Phone A) About Your Phone As well all the standard features of a mobile phone - such as mailbox and Call History – there are several dialing features unique to your Pocket PC Phone. For example, you can take notes while talking, and dial directly from Microsoft. Similar to a conventional mobile phone, you can also easily use one hand to access and navigate through the important features of your device and make calls.
The Navigation Pad and Dialing 2. 1. 3. 7. 4. 6. 5. 1. 2. Take Call – Press to take an incoming call. Dialer Screen – Press to activate the dialer screen. Speakerphone – Press and hold to turn on or off the speakerphone during a call. Dial – Press to dial a number. Scroll Up – Press to scroll up through a list. 3. End Call – Press to end a call. 4. Call History – After launching the dialer screen, press to enter the Call History feature. 5. Scroll Down – Press to scroll down through a list.
Checking Your Phone Connection The default settings for your device are programmed to assume you want to use your phone. Therefore, your device will automatically connect your mobile phone and your service provider’s network. Initially, the icon indicates that you are connected to your service provider’s network. After that, a full strength signal and, as the strength of the signal diminishes so will the number of vertical bars in the icon with no is indicated by bars indicating no signal.
Adjusting the Phone Volume 1. During a call, you can tap or press the volume on the side bar of your device. The left bar is for the device volume and the right is for incoming call. To adjust the conversation phone volume, you must do it during a call. This 3rd volume option will only appear in the volume tab during a call.
B) Basic Dialing Features In this section you can find information on the basic features of your phone: making or answering a call, using the speakerphone, making notes during a call, putting a call on hold, and using the conferencing facility. You can also send SMS from the Dialer screen. Making a call With your Pocket PC Phone, you can make a call from the Dialer, Speed Dial, Call History, and Contacts. Making a call from the Dialer: 1. To bring up the dialer screen, press . or press 2.
Making a call from Contacts: To make a call from Contacts: 1. Access Microsoft Contacts by pressing the Contacts Button or by tapping in the dialer. Tap the contact you wish to call, and then tap once to send to the dialer screen and once to call. twice – button will display Call Work Tel. By default, the pop-up menu and However, using either method below you can customize it so that the mobile phone number or e-mail is displayed instead: Either: 1.
Making a call from Speed Dial (A): Speed dial is a list you can create of frequently-dialed numbers. Information on adding a number to Speed Dial is detailed later in this chapter. By memorizing a contact’s position in the Speed Dial list you can dial the number by simply entering its position number. For example, in the picture on the left, Josh Burns is at position 4.
Making a call from the Call History: 1. Go to Phone and press the right side of the navigation pad or . tap 2. Find the call details by first selecting the category it is filed under. For example, if it is in All calls select All calls from the drop down menu in the top-left corner. 3. Use the navigation pad to find the number, then tap the left of the number you wish to call. Icon is for incoming calls; icon calls and icon or the icon to is for outgoing is for missed calls.
1. Whether you want to send or read E-mail or a SMS, you can swap by tapping Services then choose what service you want. 2. If you are sending an SMS message and want to know if it was received, tap Edit, Options, and select Request SMS text message delivery notification before sending the message. Enabling the Speakerphone Mode Your device’s speakerphone mode allows you to talk hands-free and/or let other people listen to a call. 1. Wait until the phone is ringing. 2. Hold down and the icon 3.
To Answer or Reject a Call: • To answer a call, tap Answer, or press • To reject the call, tap Ignore or press • To turn off the ring of the incoming call, tap Silent . . When you reject a call the caller will hear a busy tone. To End a Call: • To end a call, press or tap . Managing More Than One Call Your device will notify you when you have another caller and you have the choice of rejecting or accepting the incoming call.
To put a call on hold: 1. If another person is trying to call you when you are talking on the phone the pop-out screen to the left will appear. 2. To the take the 2nd call and put the 1st on hold, tap Answer 3. To end the 2nd call and go back to the 1st, tap or . To swap between calls: • To swap between 2 callers, press key.
To set up a conference call: . When the caller 1. Dial the first phone number and press answers, dial a 2nd number and wait for it to be picked up. 2. When the 2nd caller answers, press conference. • or to set up the Note: Conference calling can only be initiated from an outgoing call. You cannot start one from an incoming call you received. Making a Note Regardless of whether you call from the Dialer, Contacts, Call History, or Speed Dial, you can take a note during a call.
To view a note: 1. Press the right side of the navigation pad or tap the call, and then from the Pop-up menu tap view note. . Tap and hold 2. Or, go to Notes, and then tap the name of the file from the list. (For more information, see “Chapter 4, Notes”) If you decide to create a contact for this caller – see Adding and Transferring Contacts information” – the call and file names will be amended to the name of the new contact; the file will be unaffected.
Adding and Transferring Contact Information There are numerous methods for entering and storing contact information. Once saved on your device, these contacts can be transferred between the programs used to make calls. Contacts can be stored in: ♦ Microsoft Contacts. ♦ Call History. New contact numbers can be found in the incoming or missed calls lists. Microsoft Contacts: Adding and transferring contacts 1. To create a contact, see creating a contact in Chapter 4. 2.
Adding a record to Microsoft Contacts from Call History: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. , and then the right side of the navigation pad. Press Find the call details by first selecting the category it is filed under. For example, if it is a missed call select Missed from the drop down menu in the top-left corner. Select the contact to add then press and hold the navigation pad center; in the pop-up menu that appears select Save to Contacts.
Viewing call details Tap in the top left corner of the screen and then select a category from the drop down menu. Calls are categorized as below: • All Calls: All calls made to and from the phone in chronological order. • Missed: Calls that were not answered. • Outgoing: Calls made from the phone. • Incoming: Calls made to the phone. • By Caller: Categorizes calls alphabetically according to caller. To delete all calls from Call History: • Tap Tools, and then Delete all Calls.
D) Customizing Your Phone You can personalize the setting of your phone, the services you have and the network you are connected to. To select ring type and tone, and Keypad sounds: 1. In phone dialer, tap Tools, Options and then Phone. 2. Tap to see the drop-down menu choices below. Ring type Ring tone Keypad Downloading ring tones You can make a connection to the Internet and then download ring tones that are compatible with the .WAV format.
Playing a ring tone: • After the ring tones have loaded, select one by tapping it, and then tap play. If you don’t like the ring tone, deselect it. Adding a ring tone to phone settings: 1. When the ring tones have loaded, you will see that some are already selected; these ones are presently listed in phone settings. 2. To add or remove a ring tone from the list in phone settings, tap its name.
Enabling Voice Privacy: Voice privacy is a method for encrypting voice calls to provide extra security. To enable or disable this function: 1. In phone dialer, tap Tools, Options and then Services. 2. In Services, tap Voice Privacy, and then Get Settings (retrieving settings may take a few minutes). 3. In the next screen, select either Enable or Disable, then tap OK.
To check voice privacy availability: After you have enabled voice privacy you can choose to be notified if the network doesn’t provide this service. To enable or disable this function: 1. In phone dialer, tap Tools, Options and then Phone. 2. In Phone, tap Notify me when voice privacy is unavailable. • Note: If voice privacy is unavailable you will be notified by an open lock icon on the dialer. Location Settings With GPS you can decide if you want to allow your network to detect your geographic location.
Network System With Network System you can choose to accept roaming (Standard) or restrict your phone to only calls from your home network (Home only). 1. In phone dialer, tap Tools, Options and then Services. 2. In Services, tap Network System, then Get Settings (retrieving settings may take a few minutes). 3. Then in Preferred Serving System tap Home only or Standard. TTY Mode This mode allows the use of a TTY machine (for the hearing impaired) together with your device.
SMS Settings SMS Settings stores the Callback Number for your device. The Callback Number is the number sent with an SMS to signify who it is from – in most cases your number. If you need to change the Callback Number for any reason see below. 1. In phone dialer, tap Tools, Options and then Services. 2. In Services, tap SMS Setting, then Get Settings (retrieving settings may take a few minutes). 3. Then enter a new number in the Callback Number box.
Button Lock Button Lock enables you to lock the buttons on your device so that only the On/Off button will turn on your device. Locking your device in this way ensures you can’t turn on the device by accident, and consume unnecessary power. Enabling Key Lock when you are using your phone features will slow down your ability to answer a call. Enabling Button Lock: 1. Tap Phone, Tools, Options, and then More. 2. Under Hardware button Lock, select Lock all buttons except power button, and then OK.
To change operators and keep your number: If you are swapping from another carrier to Bell Mobility and would like to keep your number, you can do so with the program Activation Wizard. 1. In phone dialer, tap Tools, Activation Wizard. 2. Follow the instructions in the next set of screens.
Chapter 5: Getting Connected You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your PC, a network, or the Internet. You have the following connection options: • Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. • Connect to your mobile Internet service provider (ISP). Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox and view Web or WAP pages by using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer.
Connect Directly to an E-mail Server You can set up a connection to an e-mail server so that you can send and receive e-mail messages by using a modem or network connection and Inbox on your device. The ISP or network must use a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail server and an SMTP gateway. You can use multiple e-mail services to receive your messages. For each e-mail service you intend to use, first set up and name the e-mail service.
3. Enter “Your name,” your “User name” and “Password” then tap Next. 4. From the drop down menu select the “Service type” that your e-mail provider supports (POP3 or IMAP4). 5. Enter a “Name” for your e-mail account then tap Next. 6. Enter your e-mail provider’s server name information for Incoming mail and Outgoing mail, then tap Finish. For an explanation of a screen, tap and then Help. When finished, to connect to your e-mail server, tap Accounts and then Connect.
Chapter 6: Wireless Data Programs As well as wireless voice communication your device has built in support for a range of wireless data communication forms: 1. Browse the Web and view WAP-enabled sites. 2. Send SMS. 3. Send and receive e-mail. 4. Remotely synchronize with your PC. 5. Send and receive information from another IR-compatible Windows-powered device. Except in the case of No.5, in order to use these features the following steps must have been completed: 1.
Using Pocket Internet Explorer Switching to Pocket Internet Explorer: • Tap then Internet Explorer. You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web/ WAP page(s). The web page of your operator should appear in the blank space in the picture to the left. To view mobile favorites and channels: 1.
The Mobile Favorites Folder Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in the Favorites folder in Internet Explorer on your PC will be synchronized with your device. This folder was created automatically when you installed ActiveSync. Favorite Links During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your PC is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your device. Both the PC and your device are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize.
Saving Device Memory Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimize the amount of memory used: • In ActiveSync on your desktop, click Options, select Favorites/Internet Explorer, tap Settings and then Customize. You can then deselect Synchronize Images, Synchronize Sound and/or Synchronize offline content pages, to stop pictures and sounds, or some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.
MSN Messenger: Instant Messaging MSN Messenger on your mobile device is an instant messaging program that lets you: • See who is online. • Send and receive instant messages. • Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts. To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already have a Passport.
Working with Contacts • The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can chat, send e-mail, 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 determine if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. For more information on using MSN Messenger, tap and then Help. Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail or SMS Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in either of these ways: • • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your PC.
Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than your PC. When you delete a message on your device, it is also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect based on the settings you selected in ActiveSync. When working online connected to your server, you can immediately read and respond to messages - they are sent as soon as you tap Send, saving space on your device.
To retrieve a full message during your next synchronization or e-mail server connection, tap and hold the message. On the pop-up menu, tap Mark for Download. When memory is full, a warning message will pop up indicating "Storage memory is critically low. If you don't increase storage memory, you may not able to start some programs. ......" In this situation free memory space (for more information see the sections on managing and clearing memory and removing programs).
Folder behavior with a direct connection to an e-mail server The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4. 1. If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook will automatically be synchronized with your device. You can select to synchronize additional folders by designating them for ActiveSync. The folders you created and the messages you moved will then be mirrored on the server.
Connecting to A Terminal Server: Start a remote connection to the server via your wireless modem connection. 1. Tap , Programs, and then Terminal Services Client. 2. To connect to a server you have previously connected to, tap a server listed under Recent Servers. 3. To connect to a new server, enter the server’s name in the Server box. Select the limit size of desktop to fit check box only when using applications that have been specifically sized for use with Pocket PC. 4. Tap Connect.
Tips and Tricks Improving display performance: Display performance is improved by decreasing the time it takes for the screen to be refreshed on the PC. 1. 2. 3. , Settings and Control Panel. On your PC, select Click Display. Clear the Transition effects for menus and tool tips check box. Improving browser performance: Performance with Internet Explorer on the PC is improved by decreasing the time it takes for Web pages to be refreshed.
On Pocket PC side Creating a connection: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 78 Tap Start, Programs and Wireless Modem Connect the device with laptop via serial cable. Tap "Start" on the device. Invoke the dial-up connection on laptop, enter user name and password, and then click " Dial".
Chapter 7 : Microsoft ActiveSync Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your PC with the information on your device. Synchronization compares the data on your device with your PC and updates both with the most recent information. For example: • • Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with Microsoft Outlook data on your PC. Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your device and PC.
• For more information about ActiveSync on your device, switch to ActiveSync, tap tap Help. , and then Synchronizing Files When you first setup a connection (or by tapping Options in ActiveSync on your desktop) you can see under Mobile Device the list of programs you can synchronize. It includes: Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, Files, Pocket Access, Favorites and AvantGo channels.
Chapter 8: Microsoft Pocket Outlook Microsoft® Pocket Outlook® includes Calendars, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox and Notes which can be used individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. ActiveSync® synchronizes information in Microsoft® Outlook® or Microsoft® Exchange on your computer with your device, comparing changes made on both and updating each of them with the latest information.
Using the Summary Screen: • Tap an appointment to display the summary screen. To make changed, tap Edit. Creating Meeting Requests: Calendar can set up meetings with Outlook or Pocket Outlook users. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server. Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools and then Options. If you send and receive e-mail messages through ActiveSync, select ActiveSync.
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues • Contacts maintains an easily accessible list of friends and colleagues. The device’s infrared (IR) port allows you to quickly share Contacts information with other device users. To then Contacts. access Contacts, tap You can also press the Contacts Program button on the front of the device. • To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options.
Finding a contact: There are 6 ways to find a contact: 1. Press and hold the upside of the navigation pad until alphabetical letters appear on the screen in large type. Then use the navigation pad to scroll through the alphabet and select a letter. 2. Tap one of the grouping of letters displayed across the top of the screen. 3. Enter a name in the box under the navigation bar. To view all contacts, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box. 4.
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List • Tasks keeps track of what has to be done. To access, tap Select the sort order of the list then Tasks. Tap an item to display or edit the task details. Tap and hold the item to display a pop-up menu of actions To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options. Creating a task: Tap to choose from predefined subjects 1. Tap New. 2. Enter a description. 3. Enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field.
Using the Summary Screen: • Tap a task to display the summary screen. To make changes, tap Edit. Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas • 86 Notes quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers. You can create a written note or a recording and 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.
Creating a note: 1. Tap New. 2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, and recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 3.
Chapter 9: Companion Programs Companion programs include Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Money, and Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC, and Microsoft Reader. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, and then tap the program name. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your PC, providing easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your device, or you can copy documents from your PC to your device.
Utilizing typing mode: • Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. For more information on entering typed text, see Chapter 3. • To format and edit text, first highlight it by using your stylus to drag through the text you want to select. You can search a document to find text by tapping Edit then Find/ Replace. • In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen.
Utilizing 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 Chapter 3. Utilizing recording mode: In recording mode, you can embed a recording into your document.
A blank workbook appears. Or, if you’ve selected a template for new workbooks in the Options dialog box, that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided. You can open only one workbook at a time; when you open a second workbook, you’ll be asked to save the first. You can save a workbook you create or edit in a variety of formats, including Pocket Excel (.pxl) and Excel (.xls). Pocket Excel contains a list of the files stored on your device.
• Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your PC to copy digital audio and video files to your Pocket PC. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your Pocket PC. • Windows Media™ player can be used even if the screen is turned off. Tap Tools, Settings then Buttons, and select Screen Toggle from the pull-down list beside “Select Function”, then press the program button you wish to allocate. By pressing the allocated button, you can turn on and of the screen.
3. 4. 5. 6. and follow the instructions. Go to www.microsoft.com/reader/shop.asp for a list of retailers selling Microsoft Reader e-Books. If you do not have a copy of MS-Reader on your PC, go to one of the retailers listed above and download a free copy from their site; then activate it as described above. Go to one of the Microsoft Reader e-Book sites, and follow the instructions in the site for choosing, purchasing and downloading a book to your desktop.
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. Then, tap an option on the Pop-up menu, as described here: • • • • • • • Search for Text. Find text in a book by tapping Find on the Pop-up menu. Enter the word you want to search for, and tap the desired Find option. Reader highlights found text on the page. To close Find, tap outside the box.
Picture • • • Pictures collects, organizes and sorts picture files on your device. Download images to your PC, and then use ActiveSync to copy the files to your Pocket PC Phone. View the images as a slide show Pictures can also be stored and transferred to your device from an MMC, SD or digital camera card.
Sorting pictures: 1. Tap Start, Programs, and Pictures. 2. Tap My pictures and select a folder from the drop-down menu. Deleting an image: Hold the stylus firmly on the file name of the picture you want to delete, and then select Delete from the Pop-up menu. Refreshing all images: On the Pop-up menu, tap Refresh, the file information on picture list will be refreshed.
To select the time delay between slides: 97 1. Tap Start, Programs, and Pictures. 2. Tap Tools, Options and then Slide Show. 3. Then select a number of seconds and tap OK.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Reset the Pocket PC Phone and Clear Memory You can perform a soft reset or a hard reset, depending on the situation: a hard reset, in the sense that you will lose all data and any software you have installed yourself, is similar to reinstalling your OS on your PC; a soft reset is similar to restarting your desktop. If your Pocket PC Phone responds slowly, stops responding or freezes, try performing a sot reset.
Battery loses Power When the battery is low, you will see a battery icon ( - main battery low, - main battery very low) in the status bar of the screen and a Pop-up screen to tell you to recharge the battery as soon as possible. The battery is split into two portions: main battery and backup battery. When the main battery portion is discharged your device will power off. However, the backup battery portion for 72 hrs will preserve your data.
• , Programs, and then File Explorer. Tap and hold the file you want to move, and tap Cut. Browse to the Tap My Documents folder in the storage card folder, tap Edit, and then tap Paste. Files stored in folders other than My Documents or stored in folders within folders in My Documents may not show up in the list view of some programs.
Screen is Dark Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause your Pocket PC Phone screen to temporarily darken. This is normal for LCD screens and is not permanent. Screen is Hard to Read If you’re having a hard time viewing a document in Notes, try changing the size of the view. To do this, tap a zoom percentage on the Tools menu. In Pocket Word and Pocket Excel, on the View menu, tap Zoom and then select a zoom percentage.
Network Connection Problems The following connection problems may occur. Additional troubleshooting information is available in Connections Help on the Pocket PC Phone and ActiveSync Help on the PC. • Check your wireless connection to your mobile service provider is switched on and the signal unobstructed (For more information, see Chapter 3 “Checking you are Connected”). • and then Settings. On the Connections tab, Verify that you have added necessary server information. Tap tap Network.
Appendix B: Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers For regulatory identification purposes your product is assigned a model number PW10xx. The following accessories have been evaluated for use with your device. Their assigned model numbers listed below can identify these approved accessories. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your Pocket PC Phone, use only the accessories listed below with your PW10xx.
Important Safety Information INTRODUCTION It is important you read this manual before using your device (Pocket PC) to ensure its proper operation. It is recommended that important data stored in your device should be saved to a memory card (sold separately) or your personal computer (data transfer with ActiveSync®) on a regular basis. Before returning your unit for service, be sure to back up your data and remove any confidential, proprietary or personal information. Audiovox Communications Corp.
WARNING Always request and obtain prior consent and approval of an authorized airline representative before using your device aboard an aircraft. Always follow the instructions of the airline representative whenever using your device aboard an aircraft, to prevent any possible interference with airborne electronic equipment. WARNING Always comply with posted prohibitions of the use of RF-emitting devices, such as in hospitals.
WARNING Always use authorized Audiovox accessories and optional devices when operating this device, as the use of incompatible auxiliary equipment could result in fire, electric shock or other bodily injury. The use of unauthorized accessories will also void your Warranty. WARNING Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modification to your device. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause bodily injury or property damage, as well as damage to the device itself.
Never paint or apply any foreign substance to this device as this can clog and damage moving parts. Clean terminals (metallic parts) on a regular basis with a dry cotton swab. Dirty terminals could affect battery charging. Never use organic solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean your device. Use of these solvents can cause deformation or discoloration. Wipe dirty parts with a soft dry cloth. Do not wipe the display with a damp or wet cloth or touch the display with damp or wet hands.
WARNING ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your device. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6") inches must be maintained between your device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
SAR Information Specific Absorption Rate THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
Avoid hot areas: The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid wet areas: Never use the product in a wet location. Avoid pushing objects into product: Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Appendix E: Icons Phone Phone off (Flight Mode) or out of network service -- Tap to turn off flight mode. In network service -- Tap to turn on flight mode. Shows your connection is at full strength. Call Missed, tap to view call(s) you missed., E-mail or SMS notification, tap to view SMS or E-mails not read. Synchronization proceeding, the icon will disappear when synchronization has finished. Send button, press to make a phone call. End button, press to end a call.
Pocket PC Start menu, tap to pull down the start menu. System volume, tap to adjust the volume both for phone and Pocket PC. Power low, notifies you the battery is in the power low status. Power very low, recharge the device to avoid the data lost. Connection is active, the icon will disappear when your device is connected. Synchronization proceeding, the icon will disappear when synchronization is complete. Instant message notification, tap to read the content of instant message.
SD Backup, backup your Pocket PC Phone files to an SD card. Windows Media Player, enables the multimedia function on your Pocket PC Phone. Buttons, assigns the application program to hardware button. Input, select an input method. Menu, customize what appears on the menu, and to enable a Pop-up menu from the New button. Owner Information, enter your contact information. Password, limit access to your device. Phone, setup the phone function of your wireless feature.
