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Introduction Information before you start Pocket LOOX 400 Series Software overview Operating the Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Configuring the Pocket PC Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices Troubleshooting and tips Technical data Index April 2004 edition
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Contents Your Pocket LOOX...........................................................................................................................1 Information before you start ...........................................................................................................3 To make things clear .........................................................................................................................3 Important notes ................................................................
Contents FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC ......................................................................... 35 Operating FSC SpeedMenu ............................................................................................................ 35 Programme structure ...................................................................................................................... 36 Main and quick menu ...................................................................................
Your Pocket LOOX... ... is equipped with the Office applications MS-Word, Excel and Outlook. In Outlook you can not only receive and send e-mails, you can also manage your appointments and let me remind your of the things you have to do. You can access names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers while you are away from your home or office. You can store notes in written form or verbally as with a dictation device. Memory cards ensure that even large amounts of data can be carried along reliably.
Information before you start To make things clear The following symbols are used in this manual: ! Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system, or lead to loss of data. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the Pocket PC, or endanger your life. i Indicates important information which is required to use the system properly.
Information before you start Important notes This chapter contains information on the proper, safe use of your Pocket PC. Please be sure to observe the following safety precautions to prevent damage to your device, data loss or damage to your health. The information on saving energy, charging the battery and cleaning your Pocket PC are very important for proper operation of the Pocket PC. To protect the environment, we urgently ask that you observe the disposal and recycling information.
Information before you start Energy saving Switch off your Pocket PC with the Suspend/Resume button when you don't need it. In the system settings you can specify after how many minutes the Pocket PC switches off when it is not used (see the "Configuring the Pocket PC" chapter). While you are working, and if the ambient light conditions permit, you can reduce the display brightness or even switch off the display lighting completely.
Information before you start For IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN operation of this product, only a limited band is available in France (Channels 10, 11, 12, and 13 only). l'Autorité de régulation des télécommunications (ART) has special regulations for hotspots allowing other channels, too. Please check with ART (http://www.art-telecom.fr) on this for local rulings and for authorization.
Software overview In the following table you see which programs are already installed on your Pocket PC and where you can find information on the use and operation of these programs.
Operating the Pocket PC This chapter describes the operating elements of your Pocket PC and how you ● put the Pocket PC into operation the first time ● switch the Pocket PC on and off ● operate the Pocket PC with the stylus ● operate the Pocket PC with the navigation key ● switch the display lighting on and off ● make sound recordings ● use the optional cradle ● synchronise data ● use memory cards ! Please take note of the information in the "Important notes" chapter.
Operating the Pocket PC Overview of operating elements and connections 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 19 13 5 14 15 18 17 16 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= 6= 7= 8= 9= 10 = 10 Stylus Memory card slot Headphones port Locking device Battery compartment cover ActiveSync port Opening for soft reset (warm boot) Infrared interface Wireless indicator Power-on indicator 8 11 = 12 = 13 = 14 = 15 = 16 = 17 = 18 = 19 = 7 6 Suspend/Resume button Microphone opening Display FSC Speed button Today button Navigation key Contacts button
Operating the Pocket PC Initial start-up In just a few steps your Pocket PC is ready to use the first time. i Please follow the sequence of these steps! Before the first data synchronisation between your Pocket PC and your PC/notebook, you must install the program ActiveSync on your PC/notebook.
Operating the Pocket PC Inserting battery 1 5 6 2 3 4 ► Slide the locking device (1) in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed. ► Pull the cover (2) off the Pocket PC in the direction of the arrow. ► Lay the battery in the battery compartment (3 + 4). Watch the contact connections. ► Slide the locking device (5) in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed. ► Slide the cover (6) in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
Operating the Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter ! Connect the power adapter plug to the PSC11R-050 power adapter. The power adapter plug must never be plugged into an electrical outlet without the PSC11R-050 power adapter. The included PSC11R-050 power adapter complies with the requirements of the country in which you purchased the Pocket PC. Make sure the PSC11R-050 power adapter is approved for the country in which it is used.
Operating the Pocket PC 3 2 1 ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (1) to the ActiveSync port on the Pocket PC. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the DC socket of the ActiveSync cable. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. The installed battery will now be charged. The power-on indicator (number 10 in the section "Overview of operating elements and connections") flashes green. The charging time is approx. 4 hours.
Operating the Pocket PC If the installation program of ActiveSync does not start automatically, you must double-click on the file Setup.exe of ActiveSync. ► Click on Start here and follow the instructions on the screen. ► Prepare the Pocket PC as described in the section "Starting Pocket PC the first time". During the installation the software attempts to establish a connection to the Pocket PC.
Operating the Pocket PC Starting Pocket PC the first time 1 2 ► Press the Suspend/Resume button (1) to switch on the Pocket PC. ► Pull out the pen (2) in the direction of the arrow. Adjusting touchscreen The display of your Pocket PC is a touchscreen. To ensure that the touchscreen of your Pocket PC reacts correctly when touched with the stylus, you will be asked to align the touchscreen after the initial start-up. Touch the centre of the cross hairs that appears on the display with the stylus.
Operating the Pocket PC Switching Pocket PC off and on You usually switch the Pocket PC into the Suspend mode with the Suspend/Resume button. After certain applications or the installation of new programs, it may be necessary to restart the Pocket PC with the soft reset. Only in seldom, isolated cases is it practical or necessary to reset the Pocket PC to the delivered state.
Operating the Pocket PC Switching on with application buttons In the default configuration you can also switch on your Pocket PC by briefly pressing the application buttons (Number 14, 15, 17 and 18 in the section "Overview of operating elements and connections"). The applications assigned to the respective button appears on the screen. The applications FSC SpeedMenu, Today, Contacts and Calendar are preset.
Operating the Pocket PC Resetting Pocket PC to delivered state If your Pocket PC does not continue operating and switching off and on with the Suspend/Resume button and the soft reset fail to function, you can reset your Pocket PC to the delivered state. ! When you reset your Pocket PC to the delivered state, the battery switches off so that the RAM content is lost. This means you loose all data (documents, additionally installed programs, personal settings) that you haven't saved elsewhere.
Operating the Pocket PC Using standard operating elements Using the pen You require the stylus for making entries on the touchscreen, for menu selection and for similar tasks. ► Briefly touch the desired element on the display with the stylus to trigger an action. ► To activate popup menus, also touch the desired element with the stylus, however leave the stylus on the element for a moment: the popup menu appears and you can select an element by touching it.
Operating the Pocket PC Using the application buttons 1= 2= 3= 4= 4 3 FSC Speed button Today button Contacts button Calendar button 1 2 With the application buttons and the appropriate preset (see chapter "Configuring the Pocket PC"), you can open your preferred programs and applications directly from suspend mode or from within an application. Upon delivery, the applications FSC SpeedMenu, Contacts, Calendar as well as Today are assigned to the four buttons.
Operating the Pocket PC Make sound recordings a A microphone (a) is integrated in your Pocket PC. You can record sound and speech in the Notes program. ► Press the record button (1) until an acoustic signal sounds. The sound recording begins. 1 22 Further information on sound recording is provided in the help function of the operating system.
Operating the Pocket PC Inserting and removing memory cards A slot enables the operation of a memory card of the type "Secure Digital I/O" or "MultiMediaCard". ! Observe the manufacturer's information when using memory cards. Never use force when inserting or removing a memory card. Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot. Inserting memory card 2 1 3 ► Also press on the edge of the placeholder (1) so that the placeholder is pushed out of the slot somewhat.
Operating the Pocket PC Removing memory card 2 1 3 ► Press on the edge of the memory card (1) so that the memory card jumps out of the slot slightly. ► Slide the memory card out of the Pocket PC (2). ► Insert the placeholder (3) again into the slot if necessary. The placeholder protrudes one to two millimetres. On the road with the Pocket PC Your Pocket PC is equipped with a powerful battery.
Operating the Pocket PC Charging the battery i The battery is not charged on delivery and should be charged for 12 hours prior to the first mobile use. The battery charging time is otherwise approx. 4 hours. You have two ways of doing this: ● You can connect the Pocket PC directly to an electrical outlet with the PSC11R-050 power adapter. You can connect the optional cradle to an electrical outlet with the PSC11R-050 power adapter and insert the Pocket PC in the cradle.
Operating the Pocket PC The charging time is approx. 4 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the power-on indicator lights continuously green. Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to Pocket PC with adapter 3 2 1 ► Connect the adapter (1) to the ActiveSync port of the Pocket PC. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the adapter. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. The installed battery will now be charged.
Operating the Pocket PC Charging battery with optional cradle There are two ways to connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter to the optional cradle: ● ● You can use the ActiveSync cable.. You can use the adapter. i Please take note of the information on the PSC11R-050 power adapter in the "Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter" section. Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to cradle with ActiveSync cable 4 3 2 1 ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (1) to the ActiveSync port of the cradle.
Operating the Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to cradle with adapter 4 3 2 1 ► Connect the adapter (1) to the ActiveSync port of the cradle. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the adapter. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. ► Place the Pocket PC in the cradle (4). The installed battery will now be charged. The power-on indicator (number 10 in the section "Overview of operating elements and connections") flashes green.
Operating the Pocket PC Transporting Pocket PC ● Switch the Pocket PC into the Suspend mode. ● Pull the PSC11R-050 power adapter out of the electrical outlet. ● Disconnect the power adapter cable and the ActiveSync cable. ● If the device needs to be shipped, use the original packaging or other suitable packaging to protect it from damage caused by mishandling.
Operating the Pocket PC Synchronising data with ActiveSync To also have the current version of the data you have processed on the road on your Pocket PC available on your PC/notebook, you must copy these data to your PC/notebook.
Operating the Pocket PC If the battery charge level of your Pocket PC is low, you should connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (see the section "Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter"). Synchronising data with new PC/notebook If you want to synchronise data with a new PC/notebook, you must first install ActiveSync on this new PC/notebook and establish a new ActiveSync partnership (see the corresponding explanation in the section "Initial start-up").
Operating the Pocket PC Restoring The backup data saved on the memory card are restored in the RAM memory of the Pocket PC. All data in the RAM memory are restored as they were at the time of the backup. This also means that all data currently in the RAM memory of the Pocket PC are overwritten. ► Select Start - Programs - FSC Backup. ► When the screen of the FSC Backup appears, select the memory card from which the backup is to be restored.
Operating the Pocket PC Using cradle for data synchronisation i Before the first data synchronisation between the Pocket PC and the PC/notebook, you must install the program ActiveSync on your PC/notebook (see the section "Initial startup"). 1 5 4 2 3 ► Switch your PC or notebook on. ► Place the Pocket PC in the cradle (1). ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (2) to the ActiveSync port of the cradle. ► Connect the ActiveSync cable to a USB port (3) of your PC/notebook.
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu simplifies the operating of your Pocket PC and speeds up everyday routines. FSC SpeedMenu also allows you to operate your Pocket PC with one hand: instead of using the stylus you can select and activate menu items easily by using the navigation key via the FSC SpeedMenu. What advantages does the FSC SpeedMenu offer? ● It enables you to organise the documents, programmes and folders which you often use with the FSC SpeedMenu.
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Programme structure The menu comprises two sections, which are either separated by a separating bar or by the arrow button. Main and quick menu Main menu ● ● ● ● In the main menu you administer the documents and programmes which you often use into folders and subfolders. You can create up to 20 main entries and subentries. The menu title bar indicates which submenu is currently open.
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC FSC SpeedMenu: default entries in Organizer* submenu *: The two illustrations show the default entries you will find when you start the FSC SpeedMenu the first time. You can leave the default entries as they are or change them at any time.
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Editing FSC SpeedMenu Within the defined program structure (see the "Programme structure" section) you can alter FSC SpeedMenu to meet your own needs. You can add new entries, rename entries, sort entries, create submenu entries, move the existing entries and, of course, also delete entries. In the following sections you'll learn how to proceed using the example "Adding menu entry". 1.
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC An overview of all possible actions is contained in the FSC SpeedMenu help on your Pocket PC.
FSC SpeedMenu - quickly operating Pocket PC Tips and tricks Activating an entry in Quick menu immediately after starting FSC SpeedMenu: You need not scroll downward through all entries, but instead can use the roll-over function. Simply press the Up arrow on the navigation key following the program start and you immediately go to the bottom entry. Inserting first entry in an empty menu: Open the popup menu of the elements Separating bar or Foot bar.
Configuring the Pocket PC You can already choose from a large number of programs when you use the Pocket PC for the first time. In addition, proven default settings are defined for the menu structure, energy management, memory management and security functions. But, of course, you can add and remove programs and configure the Pocket PC as desired.
Configuring the Pocket PC Monitoring battery charge level You can display the battery charge level under Start - Settings - System - Power. If the battery charge level is very low, you will be warned with a dialog window during operation. Then immediately connect your Pocket PC to an electrical outlet. If you do not immediately connect your Pocket PC to the mains power, the Pocket PC will automatically switch itself off. The data in the RAM memory remains intact for several hours.
Configuring the Pocket PC Switching off display lighting ► Select the number of minutes after which the display lighting is to be switched off in the battery mode when the Pocket PC is not used under Start - Settings - System - Backlight. We advise you to keep the time until automatic switch-off very short. ► Touch OK (navigation bar) to confirm your setting. Reducing brightness ► Reduce the display brightness under Start - Settings - System - Brightness.
Configuring the Pocket PC Adjusting menus Frequently used programs appear in the Start menu. You can adjust the Start menu to meet your needs. ► Touch the Menus symbol under Start - Settings - Private. A list of programs/applications appears. To remove programs from the Start menu, click in the checkbox of the program. The check mark is removed from the checkbox. To add programs to the Start menu, click in the checkbox of the desired program. A check mark appears in the checkbox.
Configuring the Pocket PC Alphanumeric password The password must consist of at least 7 characters and a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers or punctuation marks. ► Touch the desired password on the keypad. ► Touch the lower entry field with the stylus. ► Repeat the password entry to confirm it. ► Touch OK (navigation bar) to confirm your setting. A dialog box appears. ► Confirm with Yes. The Pocket PC is now protected with a password.
Configuring the Pocket PC Using alarm functions The alarm function of the Pocket PC is not only practical in the morning, but can also be useful before important appointments or deadlines. Have the Pocket PC "wake you": your Pocket PC will remind you in advance of upcoming appointments or deadlines with an acoustic signal. You can select from a large number of different alarm signals. ► Select the Signal tab under Start - Settings - System - Clock. ► Touch the top checkbox.
Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices The Pocket PC offers a wide range of ways to exchange data with other devices or to work in a network. You have already become familiar with data synchronisation via ActiveSync and an ActiveSync cable in the "Synchronising data with ActiveSync" section. You can connect the ActiveSync cable provided to any PC or notebook equipped with a USB port. An active ActiveSync cable for devices with a serial port is also available as an accessory.
Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices The company Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH cannot be held responsible for radio or television faults arising from unauthorised changes made to this device. Fujitsu Siemens is, furthermore, not responsible for replacing and / or exchanging connector cables and devices which have not been specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH.
Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices Selecting location for Bluetooth operation ● We recommend that you use the Pocket PC with the Bluetooth components in a typical operating environment. Other Bluetooth devices, which you want to communicate with, should be located at a distance of up to 10 m. ● Only install a partner device within the recommended distance. Observe the output power class of the partner device when doing so.
Troubleshooting and tips If a fault occurs in your Pocket PC, try to eliminate it with the measures described in this chapter. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed. ► Switch the Pocket PC off. ► Contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk.
Troubleshooting and tips The information on the display of the Pocket PC is difficult to read Reflection ► Turn the Pocket PC until you can see the information in the display again. The Pocket PC switches off If you operate the Pocket PC too long with only the battery, the Pocket PC switches into the Suspend mode when the battery charging level is too low. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter to charge the battery. ► Press the Suspend/Resume button.
Troubleshooting and tips The Pocket PC stops working If the Pocket PC stops working, this may have the following reasons: An application programme has caused the malfunction ► Restart the Pocket PC (see the section "Switching on and off with soft reset (warm boot)"). or ► If the restart does not function, reset the Pocket PC to the delivered state (see the section "Resetting Pocket PC to delivered state").
Troubleshooting and tips No sound or minimal volume Check whether the volume is set correctly. ► Touch the loudspeaker symbol in the navigation bar. A popup window for the loudspeaker settings appears. ► Activate the selection field for Off with the stylus. or Set the desired volume on the slide control with the stylus. or ► Set the desired volume under Start - Settings - Private - Sounds & Messages. ► Touch OK (navigation bar) to confirm your setting.
Technical data Pocket PC Processor: Intel PXA255 Applications Processor with Intel® XScale™ technology from 300 MHz Main memory: 64 MB RAM, 32 MB ROM Electrical data Regulations complied with: CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, EN60950, UL, cUL Protection class: III Maximum power draw: (Pocket PC on with battery charging) 10 W Display Display diagonal: 240 x 320 transflective TFT display, resolution 65,536 colours Dimensions: (W x H) 53.6 mm x 71.5 mm; 0.
Technical data Environmental conditions Environment class 3K2, 2K2 DIN IEC 721 EN 60721 Housing class 7M2 DIN IEC 721 EN 60721 Temperature: ● Operating (3K2) ● Transport (2K2) 5 °C .... 40 °C -25 °C .... 60 °C Dimensions Width/depth/height: 113,1 mm/70,6 mm/14,1 mm Weight: approx. 125 g Battery Rated capacity: 1100 mAh Charging time (when not in operation): Max.
Index A ActiveSync partnership, establishing 15 ActiveSync port 10 ActiveSync, installing 14 Alarms 46 Application button Calendar button 10 Contacts button 10 FSC Speed button 10 Today button 10 Application buttons switching on 18 using 21 B Battery capacity 6 charging 25 discharging 53 installing 12 operating time, optimising 28 storing 6 technical data 56 Bluetooth 48 activating 49 deactivating 49 Buffer battery, load 51 C Calendar button 10 CE marking 5 Cleaning 6 Contacts button 10 Cradle, using 32 D D
Index M Memory card handling 23 inserting 23 removing 24 slot 10 Microphone 10, 22 N Navigation key 10 using 20 No sound 54 Notational conventions 3 Notes CE marking 5 cleaning 6 disposal 5 energy saving 5 safety 4 O On/off time 17 Operating, basically 16 Overview hardware 10 software 7 P Password protection under Pocket PC 2003 44 Pocket PC before you travel 29 cleaning 6 configuring 41 connecting with other devices 47 does not start 52 does not work 53 networking 47 operating 9 operating with one hand 35
