HP 620LX/660LX PALMTOP USER GUIDE HP Part Number F1270-90004 Printed in Singapore Edition 1 HP Palmtop PC User Guide - i
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CONTENTS Contents vii Introduction A Note on Models About This Guide 1 1 1 1. A Closer Look at the HP Palmtop PC 3 2. Using the HP Palmtop PC for the First Time Installing the Batteries Getting Started The Welcome Wizard Partnering with Your Desktop Computer 7 7 8 9 12 3.
4. Translating HP PIM Data Files Installing the HP PIM Translation Utility Starting the Translation Translating Appointment Data Translating Phone Book Data Reviewing Translation Status 41 41 42 42 43 47 5.
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the HP Palmtop PC. This guide introduces you to your new palmtop PC and shows you how you can quickly begin to use it either on its own or as an effective desktop PC companion. A NOTE ON MODELS The HP Palmtop PC (600 Series) is available in two models, the HP 620LX and the HP 660LX. Both models are described in the guide.
Chapter 1: A Closer Look at the HP Palmtop PC This chapter describes the physical features of the HP Palmtop PC. Chapter 2: Using the HP Palmtop PC the First Time This chapter describes how to start the HP Palmtop PC for the first time, how to calibrate the touch screen with the stylus, and how to establish the partnership between your palmtop PC and your desktop computer using the Synch Cable or the Docking Cradle. It also covers installing batteries and using AC power.
Chapter 1 – A CLOSER LOOK AT THE HP PALMTOP PC External Features - Front view Quick Application Launch Pad LED Multifunction Record Key Record Key Hard Icon Panel On/Off Switch Microsoft Windows Key Serial Port Microphone Number Lock Key Stylus Ejection Button Stylus AC Adapter Port Compact Flash Memory Card Drawer A Closer Look at the HP PC- 3 HP Palmtop PCPalmtop User Guide
External Features - Back view Back-up Battery Compartment IR (Infrared) Port Back-up Battery Red Reset Button Main Battery Compartment Battery Release Catch PC Card Eject Button PC Card Slot Docking Cradle Connector 4 - HP Palmtop PC User Guide Lithium-Ion Main Battery Pack
The HP Palmtop PC comes with a Docking Cradle. Use the Docking Cradle to connect the HP Palmtop PC to a desktop PC, as described in Chapter 2, “Using the HP Palmtop PC for the First Time.
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Chapter 2 – USING THE HP PALMTOP PC FOR THE FIRST TIME INSTALLING THE BATTERIES The HP Palmtop PC requires two types of batteries to operate as a portable unit: • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion main battery pack • 1 CR2032 3-volt coin cell backup battery To install the batteries: ! Important Install the main battery pack before installing the backup battery. 1. First, install the Lithium-Ion main battery pack by sliding the battery pack into the battery compartment and snap it in place. 2.
3. Remove the backup battery cover and install the 3-volt CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side up. ! Warning Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The backup (lithium) battery can explode if it is inserted incorrectly. GETTING STARTED To begin using your HP Palmtop PC for the first time, do the following: 1.
THE WELCOME WIZARD Calibrating the Screen and Stylus You need to first calibrate the screen and the stylus so the screen responds correctly to a stylus tap. To calibrate the stylus, do the following: 1. Press the Stylus Ejection Button and take out the stylus. 2. Press and briefly hold the stylus at the center of each cross or target that appears on the calibration screen.
! Important Do not use any stylus other than the one that comes with your HP Palmtop PC to tap or write on screen. Using a different stylus or an ordinary pen is likely to damage the screen. Tips If you make a mistake while calibrating the touch screen, or if screen accuracy diminishes over time, you may not be able to use the stylus. If this happens, you can open the stylus calibration screen without the stylus by pressing CTRL + ALT + = .
Setting Time and Date To set time and date for your home or visiting location, do the following: 1. Tap Date & Time. 2. Tap the forward or back arrows to locate the month and year. 3. Tap the date. 4. Select the time and tap and drag the hands to adjust the setting. 5. When you have finished, tap Next. Using the World Clock control panel, you can change time zone, date, and time information whenever you want. You can also set alarms, apply daylight savings time, and display travel information.
Entering Personal Identification Information The last step in the Welcome Wizard is entering your name, address, and other personal information. See the section “Changing Owner Information” on page 25 for information on adding a password and notes about where to return your HP Palmtop PC if it is found. Set up is now complete. You can learn more about Windows CE in the User’s Guide or online Help.
Installing Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0 Before you can install Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0 on your PC you need to: • be running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 on the desktop computer • have your Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 installation CD available • have the Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0 CD-ROM that comes with the HP Palmtop PC ready 1. Insert the Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your PC. Setup should launch automatically.
3. Start Windows CE Services 2.0 if it is not already running on your desktop/ notebook PC and turn on your HP Palmtop PC. 4. Prepare the docking cradle for connecting to the desktop PC. Insert the 9-pin end of the synch cable into the serial port of the desktop PC. Insert fully the flat end of the synch cable, arrow side up, to the serial port at the back of the cradle. Connect the AC to a power source and to back of the cradle.
Chapter 3 – WORKING WITH THE HP PALMTOP PC This chapter discusses basic information you should be familiar with in order to use your HP Palmtop PC effectively. There are brief introductions to Windows CE, tips on power management, and information on customizing your palmtop PC and on printing. GETTING STARTED WITH WINDOWS CE Microsoft Windows CE on the HP Palmtop PC is very much like Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 on a desktop PC.
Buttons on a Typical Title Bar The title bar of a typical Windows CE screen or display includes two or more of the following buttons in the upper right corner: Tap OK to confirm the operation in the display and to close the window. Tap X to close the display without saving any changes. Tap ? to see context-sensitive on-line help related to the display. Manipulating Windows In Windows CE, most windows and dialog boxes take up the entire screen; you cannot have multiple windows displayed simultaneously.
USING AC POWER An AC adapter for stationary use is available for the HP Palmtop PC. If You are Using the Docking Cradle… Plug the AC adapter into the port on the back of the Docking Cradle and plug the other end into a wall socket. If You Are Not Using the Docking Cradle… Plug the AC adapter into the adapter port at the side of your HP Palmtop PC and plug the other end into a wall socket. ! Important Do not connect the palmtop PC to two AC power sources at the same time. Doing so will damage the unit.
Power Off Tap the Power Off tab to set the automatic power time-out for both battery and AC power operation. Tap here to enable the palmtop PC’s “touch on” feature. Tap here to set the automatic power time-out for AC power operation. Select the length of idle time before your palmtop PC times out. Power Status Icons An icon appears on the taskbar next to the current time, when the AC power is connected. Power status icon.
• Charge the main batteries as soon as possible after a low battery warning appears. • Whenever possible, switch to AC power when you use high-power PC Cards (such as modem cards). Using these cards when the main batteries are low can cause data corruption or loss. • Use the AC adapter while the palmtop PC is connected to a desktop PC. Don’t leave the Synch Cable attached while on battery power if you’re not actually exchanging data with the desktop PC. • Avoid using sounds when your main batteries are low.
Adjusting Volume You can turn event, notice, and applications sounds on and off and adjust volume. Double-tap the Volume & Sounds icon in the Control Panel, or tap the Quick Settings Hard Icon panel. In the Volume & Sounds Properties Window Volume tab, use the volume slider to raise or lower volume. Clear or check boxes to turn the sounds associated with different kinds of events on or off.
To add a sound to the Event Sound list, copy a .wav file from your desktop PC, PC Card, or CompactFlash Card to the Windows folder on the palmtop PC. Changing the Background of the Windows CE Desktop Double-tap the Display icon in the Control Panel. Tap here to use the bitmap to tile the entire display. Tap the Background tab. Select a bitmap to use from the Image drop-down list. Tap Browse to locate the bitmap you want to use.
You can also adjust the screen contrast at any time without going to the Control Panel by: • pressing ALT + < to lighten the screen • pressing ALT + > to darken the screen Adjusting the Double-Tap Rate Double-tap the Stylus icon in the Control Panel. Tap the Double-Tap tab and follow the instructions in the window to set your tap rate. Adjusting the Keyboard Double-tap the Keyboard icon on the Control Panel. Use this slider to set the delay before the first repeat of a character.
Changing Owner Information Double-tap the Owner icon in the Control Panel. Make the desired changes in the fields of the Owner Properties window. Tap here to cause your ID screen to display when the palmtop PC is powered on. Tap the Notes tab to add a note. Tap here to display the note when your palmtop PC is powered on.
Setting a Password To set a password, double-tap the Password icon in the Control Panel. 1. Enter a password of up to eight characters. 2. Confirm your password by typing it again. 3. Tap here to cause your password to take effect. When your password is enabled, you will be prompted for it whenever you turn on you HP Palmtop PC or try to change your password information. Passwords are not case sensitive. ! Important Record your password and put it in a safe place.
To remove software from your palmtop PC, double-tap the Remove Programs icon in your palmtop PC’s Control Panel. 1. Select the application to remove from the Programs list. 2. Tap Remove. PRINTING There are two ways to print from your HP Palmtop PC: using Mobile Devices on the desktop PC or directly from the palmtop PC. Printing from the Desktop PC The Windows CE Services 2.0 Mobile Devices lets you print files from your HP Palmtop PC via a desktop computer. Windows CE Services 2.
Printing from the HP Palmtop PC You can print listings from the Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts applications and Pocket Word documents directly from the palmtop PC using an infrared printer. Printing Pocket Word Files 1. Open the document that you want to print. 2. On the application’s File menu, tap Print. 3. In the list that appears in the Print dialog box, tap IR Port, then tap OK. (IR Port is selected by default.) 4. Point the palmtop PC’s infrared window towards the printer’s infrared port.
Hard Reset Remove the main battery and the backup battery, wait for approximately 3 minutes, then reinsert them. Insert main battery before back-up battery. Remember, leaving the palmtop PC with no power causes ALL DATA TO BE LOST. TRANSFERRING FILES Sharing data ■ Between HP 620LX and the desktop PC After establishing a connection between the HP Palmtop PC and the desktop computer, the Mobile Devices window on the desktop displays the files and folders located on the palmtop PC.
Sending Voice Recorder notes 1. Open the Voice Recorder application on both palmtops, if the receiving palmtop does not have Voice Recorder application, start Windows Explorer 2. Select the voice note to be sent 3. From the File menu select Send 4. On the receiving palmtop, from the File menu select Receive 5. Position the two palmtop PCs so that their IR ports are aligned Migrating data ■ From Windows CE 1.0 to Windows CE 2.0 1. Connect the HP Windows CE 1.
10. Perform a soft reset on the HP 620LX to complete the restoration operation. * Remove the backup battery cover. * Use a pen or tip of a straightened paper clip to press the red reset button and hold for approximately 5 seconds. Alternatively, press + + 11. Synchronize again the HP 620LX with the Windows CE Services 2.0, to complete the migrating data operation.
or Tap Cut (or press CTRL + X ) to remove the file from your palmtop PC to the PC Card. 5. Open the Start menu, tap My Handheld PC, and open the PC Card folder. 6. Tap Paste in the Edit menu (or press CTRL + V ). Removing a PC Card It’s important to follow the steps below when removing a PC Card to prevent possible data loss: 1. Close all applications on your palmtop PC that have open files on the card. 2. Shut down your HP Palmtop PC. 3. Press the button to the left of the card slot to eject the card.
USING A COMPACTFLASH CARD You can use a CompactFlash card much like a PC Card, to backup and store data that you don’t want to keep on the HP Palmtop PC permanently. To change the CompactFlash card that you are using: 1. Save all data and close all files on the HP Palmtop PC. 2. Turn off the palmtop PC. 3. Remove the first card. 4. Insert the second card. 5. Power on the palmtop PC again to use the new card.
Files that have been moved or copied between Microsoft Word and Excel on the desktop PC, and Pocket Word and Pocket Excel on the HP Palmtop PC need to be synchronized manually. To synchronize from the desktop, select your mobile device in the Mobile Devices window, and click Synchronize Now. Or you can press F9 on your desktop computer. To synchronize from your mobile device, tap Start, select Programs, then Communications, and then tap ActiveSync.
5. On your mobile device, set up a new connection, choosing Infrared port as the connection method. 6. In Control Panel double-click the Infrared icon. In the Infrared Monitor dialog box, on the Options tab, make sure Enable infrared communications on is checked. Test your connection by sending a file from your mobile device and check for your mobile device to appear in the Infrared dialog box.
2. Tap Synchronize to carry out the actions you specified. (If you tap Cancel, all items listed remain in conflict the next time you synchronize.) Online Help in Mobile Devices (on your desktop) provides more information about resolving conflicts. BACKING UP AND RESTORING DATA Although unlikely, it is possible to lose data on your palmtop PC. It is, therefore, always good practice to save a backup copy of your data.
Restoring Data using HP Data Backup 1. Close all open programs on the palmtop 2. Select Data Backup from the Control Panel 3. Select Restore Tab 4. Tap the Restore Data button 5. Select the backup file you want to restore 6. Tap OK, you will see the status of the restoration ! Warning It is recommended that you use only PC cards which have been tested with your model of HP Palmtop PC. Use of other cards is not recommended. For a list of recommended PC memory cards, refer to our website at “http://www.hp.
4. Click Backup Now to initiate the process If you select “Automatically Back Up Upon Connecting”, the Windows CE Services 2.0 will automatically back up any changes on the data on your palmtop PC whenever you connect to the desktop PC. ! Note • Do not back up files from your palmtop PC to a temporary directory on your desktop PC. If you do, the backup procedure will not work correctly and the integrity of your data will be compromised.
• The HP Palmtop PC is not connected to a desktop PC, or other serial device Open the Control Panel and double-tap on the Data Backup icon. The Data Backup window appears. Backing Up Data to a PC Card 1. Be sure that a PC Card with sufficient storage is in the PC Card slot on the HP Palmtop PC. 2. Select the Backup tab on the Data Backup window. 3. Tap Back Up Data. 4. When asked to specify a file name to save to, specify the PC Card folder and a file name.
Restoring Data from a PC Card You can restore database data stored on a PC memory card to the HP Palmtop PC using the same Data Backup utility. 1. Select the Restore tab on the Data Backup window. 2. Tap Restore Data. 3. In the Restore dialog that appears, specify the name of the database backup file to restore to the palmtop PC, then tap OK. The default directory for this dialog is My Handheld PC (root); the default file type is “Database Backup (*.DBB).
6. When the restoration is successfully done, the final message appears, reminding you that there may be some database cleanup to do the next time you synchronize with the desktop PC. Using a CompactFlash Card The procedures for backing up and restore using a CompactFlash Card are the same as described in “Using a PC Card” on page 29.
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Chapter 4 – TRANSLATING HP PIM DATA FILES The HP PIM Translation Utility allows you to seamlessly transfer your existing Phone Book and Appointment Book data from HP 100LX/200LX palmtop PCs and HP OmniGo 100/120 organizers to your HP Palmtop PC. The translation process involves the following: 1. Transfer the data from the HP 100LX/200LX palmtop PC or HP OmniGo 100/ 120 organizer to the desktop PC’s hard drive or a floppy disk using an HP connectivity solution.
STARTING THE TRANSLATION When you launch the HP PIM Translation Utility application on your desktop PC, you first see the Welcome screen: Click Appointments to begin translating Appoint Book data. Click Phone Book to begin translating Phone Book data. Click Status to see the Status screen. Click Help to see help for the Welcome screen. Click Close to exit the application. ! Note To translate multiple PIM data files, you need to repeat the Translation operation for each file separately.
4. The data translation progress screen appears, showing the progress of current translation activity. Click Stop to terminate the translation operation in progress. 5. When the translation has successfully completed, a message appears. Click OK to return to Welcome screen.
3. The Phone Book Translation Field Map screen appears. Modify the suggested field mappings if necessary, then... ...click Cancel to return to the Welcome screen ...click Translate to proceed ...click Help for help about this window See “Mapping Field Names,” below, for more information on mapping phone book fields. 4. Next the data translation progress screen appears, showing the progress of the current translation activity. Click the Stop button to terminate the translation operation in progress. 5.
• The left column shows the names of fields extracted from thePhone Book data file. (Only the fields that have data are included.) • The right column shows the names of Schedule+ fields. • An arrow in the center column indicates that the data in a Phone Book field in the left column will be copied to the corresponding Schedule+ field in the right column. Note that multiple Phone Book fields (for example, Address1 and Ad dress2) can be mapped to the same Schedule+ field (for example, Business ad dress).
• If the name in the Phone Book data file does not have a comma after the first word, you can choose one of two options for its mapping: • Last name/First name - (default) Name1 [Name3] Name2 maps to Name1 = = Last Name and [Name3] Name2 = First Name. • First name/Last name - Name1 [Name3] Name2 maps to Name1 [Name3] = First Name and Name2 = Last Name. (Note that in all cases Last name is mapped to a single word, with any additional words such as [Name3] becoming part of First name.
Deleting a Mapping If a field in the left column should not be mapped to anything, select (none) from the drop down list box for the corresponding cell in the right column. The (none) option is not available for the Name field. REVIEWING TRANSLATION STATUS After each translation is finished, whether it completed successfully or was interrupted, the results are written onto the Status screen.
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Chapter 5 – WORKING WITH PRE-INSTALLED APPLICATIONS OVERVIEW OF HP PALMTOP PC PRE-INSTALLED APPLICATIONS The software programs on your palmtop PC have been specifically developed for this computer. Many of them are similar, “pocket-sized” versions of those running on your desktop computer. Information can be exchanged between the software programs running on your palmtop PC and those running on your desktop computer.
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bFIND Global Find Utility Search the contents of your palmtop. With bFIND you can search databases, files, filenames, and e-mail messages. World Clock Keep track of the current date and time whether you are at home or away. You can set the clock to keep time for your home city and for a place you’re visiting. World Clock stores information on time zones, airports, dialing codes, and distances, and even calculates sunrise and sunset for any city in the world.
INFORMATION MANAGER FOR WINDOWS CE Information Manager includes three components: • Calendar: for scheduling appointments and events • Contacts: for keeping phone numbers and addresses • Tasks: for keeping track of your to-do lists If you are using a Microsoft Information Manager such as Schedule+ or Outlook on your desktop computer, you can transfer information between the above programs on your palmtop PC with the desktop Information Manager.
• Card views. Each entry in a list has a card that contains detailed information about that entry. From the list, double-tap or press Enter on an entry to see its card. To create a new entry, tap the New option from the File menu. ! Important Whenever you add or make changes to a card, be sure to tap OK to save your changes before you close the card.
Tip To quickly change the date, tap the month or year on the calendar, and then select the month or year you want. Week view In Week view, you can see a week’s appointments all at once. Tap the arrows to the left of the date headings to move forward and backward a week at a time. Use the commands on the View menu to set the number of days displayed and to switch between hour and half-hour time slots. Tapping a date button takes you to that day in Agenda view.
Agenda View Agenda view shows you a summary of your appointments, events, and tasks for the day. To add new appointments, events, or meetings, use the File menu. To edit them, highlight the item and choose Edit Item from the Edit menu or simply double-tap on the item to evoke a card. You cannot add a new task from the Agenda view. 6-month Calendar From the Month view, you can obtain a 6-month calendar by choosing the 6month calendar from the View menu on the toolbar.
To add an appointment 1. In Day or Week view, tap the appointment date on the calendar. In the Monthat-a-Glance view, double-tap on the appointment date. 2. Double-tap the appointment time or tap the New Appointment button. Type a description of the appointment and a location. If the appointment will last longer than the default time slot, drag the stylus over the necessary time slots to select them. Type in your notes pertaining to the appointment in the Notes area.
! Note In Week view, an asterisk (*) in the date button indicates that you have entered an event for that date. Events also appear in Agenda view. Changing or deleting appointments and events To change appointment information 1. Double-tap the appointment that you want to change. 2. Make the changes, and then tap OK. If you want to change only the time or duration of an appointment, you can do so without opening the appointment card.
! Important Appointments and events are deleted immediately and cannot be retrieved; they are not moved to the Recycle Bin. Appointments and events you delete on your Handheld PC will be deleted from your information manager on your desktop computer the next time you synchronize. Printing appointments, events, and tasks You can print appointments, events, and tasks stored in your Calendar program directly from your palmtop PC. They are printed in plain text format.
CONTACTS You can use the Contacts program to keep track of your personal and business contacts at home and on the road. You will no longer need to save a stack of business cards until you get back to your office(you can enter the information in your palmtop PC. When you connect your palmtop PC to your desktop computer, your new and updated contacts are synchronized with your existing contacts.
! Note You can resize the columns to see more information by dragging the bar between column headers to the left or right. To change the information that appears in the contact list 1. On the Tools menu, tap Customize Columns. 2. Select the item that you want to appear in a column by tapping the down arrow in the column box and then tapping Add & Remove as necessary. 3. When finished, tap OK.
Tips for adding information • Although names and addresses appear as a single block of text in the contact card, the Contacts program stores the information in separate fields to make searches and synchronization easier. To make sure a name is stored correctly, in the contact card, tap the name, and then tap the Confirm Address button to the right of the name to display the Confirm Name dialog box. Do likewise for the address.
Finding contact information Contacts gives you simple methods to quickly search for a contact in your contact list, and to search for specific information anywhere in the Contacts database. To find a contact 1. In the contact list, tap a column heading to indicate the type of information you want to search on. The column heading appears in the Quick find box on the toolbar. 2. Type a few characters of the information you’re trying to find. These characters are displayed in the Quick find box as you type.
2. Select the names of the contacts for which you want to print information. To select more than one name, hold down the SHIFT key while tapping. 3. On the File menu, tap Print. 4. In the list, tap the port to which you want to print, and then tap OK. TASKS Take your Handheld PC with you as your portable electronic to-do list. You can keep track of your tasks and check them off as you complete them, plus you can set priority, reminder, and recurrence options for each task.
Sorting Tasks You can sort the task list by any of its columns. Simply tap the column heading, and the information is sorted in alphabetic or numeric order. If you sort by Status, uncompleted tasks appear before completed tasks. Adding and changing task information To create a new task 1. Tap the New Task button on the toolbar. 2. Type the task description, and then enter other information. 3. If you want a reminder, select the Reminder check box, and then set the reminder options you want.
To mark a task complete In the task list, select the check box for the completed task or on the task card, select the Completed check box. When you mark a task complete it moves into the Completed Tasks category. To permanently remove a task from the list 1. Tap the task in the task list. 2. Tap the Delete button on the toolbar. Tasks are deleted immediately and cannot be retrieved; they are not moved to the Recycle Bin.
To print a list of tasks 1. Connect your Handheld PC to a printer using a serial cable or an infrared connection. 2. From the Task list, select the tasks that you want to print. 3. On the File menu, tap Print. 4. In the list, tap the port to which you want to print, and then tap OK.
Working with documents and workbooks Pocket Word and Pocket Excel share many common functions. Regardless of which program you are using, the process of opening, saving, and searching through a file is almost identical. The following section describes how to do these basic operations in either program. Opening a document or workbook You can open as many documents or workbooks as you want, limited only by available memory. Each open document or workbook appears as a button on the taskbar.
To create a document or workbook from a sample 1. On the File menu, tap New, and then tap Document/Workbook from Template. 2. Double-tap the sample file that you want. Sample Type Document File Name Estimate Letter meeting Notes Memo Workbook Amortize Conversions Expense Report Golfcard Mileage Log 3. On the File menu, tap Save As, enter a new name for the file, and then tap OK. 4. Begin working in the new file: • In a document, select the text to replace and begin typing.
2. If this is the first time you have saved the file, type a name for it in the Name box, and then open the location in which you want to store it. 3. If you are saving a Pocket Word document, go to the Type list and select the file type. 4. Tap OK. To close a document or workbook • Tap the Close button on the toolbar. If only one document or workbook is open, closing it also closes Pocket Word or Pocket Excel, respectively.
When finding information, tap the Edit menu and then tap Find Next (CTRL+4) to find the next instance of the search. When replacing information, you can choose which instances in the file get replaced. Make these choices in the Find dialog box that appears after the first instance has been located.
Once you have created your Pocket Word document, you can either print it using Mobile Devices on your desktop computer or transfer it to Microsoft Word for further revision. See Chapter 2, “Sharing Information”, to find out how to print and transfer documents. Selecting text As outlined in the following table, Pocket Word offers some easy ways to select a specific portion of your document.
3. Copy the paragraph with the desired indentation from the transferred document and paste it into a new Pocket Word document. 4. Edit the copied text. (Pocket Word retains the paragraph formatting). Working with fonts Your palmtop PC comes with several fonts installed on it. To see which fonts, look in the Windows folder in My Handheld PC or under Font in the Format menu. You can also install additional fonts by using the Windows CE Mobile Devices.
4. Begin entering your information and save your finished file. Using Outline view Outline view is a handy way to take notes, organize a document, or view portions of long documents on your palmtop PC. Outline view makes it easy to restructure your document by promoting, demoting, or moving headings and paragraphs with the tap of a button. ! Note The indentations and symbols in Outline view do not appear in Normal view. To switch to Outline view On the View menu, tap Outline.
To display all headings and body text Tap the list box on the toolbar and tap All Levels from the list. To display only headings Tap the list box on the toolbar, and then tap the heading level you want to display. Using the toolbar to move, expand, or collapse text To format, move, hide, or display selected text, tap the appropriate button on the Outline view toolbar. Tap the button as many times as necessary to achieve the desired result. Tap To Promote the heading one level. Demote the heading one level.
Printing Pocket Word documents from your palmtop PC You can print Pocket Word documents directly from your palmtop PC. The palmtop PC prints these files in plain text format, without graphics, paragraph formatting, or character formatting. To print a Pocket Word document 1. Connect your palmtop PC to a printer using a serial cable or an infrared connection. 2. Open the document that you want to print. 3. On the File menu, tap Print. 4. In the list, tap the port to which you want to print, and then tap OK.
To automatically copy data 1. Select the cell or cells that contain the data you want to copy. The source cells can occupy only one row or column. 2. On the Edit menu, tap Fill. 3. Under Fill Type, select Copy, and then tap a direction in the Direction list. 4. Tap OK. To automatically enter a series 1. Select a cell, and then type the beginning of the series – a number, date, or text followed by a number (for example, Qtr1). 2.
Entering values Pocket Excel recognizes two types of data: values (constant text and numbers) and formulas (a sequence of values, cell references, names, functions, or operators, that produces a new value from existing values). This section deals with values. For information on formulas, see the next section, “Using functions and formulas.” When you enter a value, Pocket Excel determines its data type based on what you type.
Pocket Excel stores values with 15 digits of precision, regardless of displayed format. To indicate a negative value, either type a minus sign in front of the value or enclose the value in parentheses. If a number includes an internal space (for example, 98 123) or any other character not shown in the preceding list, it is entered and displayed as text; however, a number followed by a space (for example, 98123 ) is formatted as a number. To format a cell as a number 1. Select the cell. 2.
• To enter dates, use either a slash (/) or a hyphen (-), and specify months using either the full name or the three-letter abbreviation. When entering a year, Pocket Excel recognizes numbers between 1900 and 2078. See the following table for date and time examples. Date 8/3/96 Aug-96 31-Aug-96 Times 3:00 3:00:00 pm 8/31/96 3:00 pm • Enter a date and time in the same cell by typing a space between them.
3. Tap the desired function. The result appears in the status bar. In addition to functions, Pocket Excel supports formulas, so that you can calculate values and analyze worksheets. Specifically, you can perform operations on worksheet values by using one of three operators on elements of a formula: • Arithmetic operators, such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percent, and exponentiation, perform basic mathematical operations and produce numeric results.
• Insert references into your formula by selecting cells on your worksheet. When you select cells, Pocket Excel inserts relative references in your formula. 4. After you have completed the formula, press ENTER. Using references A reference identifies a cell or a group of cells on a worksheet. It tells Pocket Excel where to look to find the values used in a formula. A cell’s reference is the set of coordinates that a cell occupies on a worksheet.
cells being referenced. For instance, a 3-D reference that goes from Sheet2 through Sheet6 and refers to the cells A2:A5 would look like: ‘Sheet2:Sheet6’!A2:A5. To create a 3-D reference in a formula 1. Select the cell into which you want to enter the reference. 2. Start the formula by typing an equal sign. If you are not starting the formula with the reference, type the operator that you want to precede the reference. 3. Type the reference or name of the cells. 4.
To switch to another worksheet 1. On the Format menu, tap Sheet, then Modify Sheets. 2. Select the worksheet to open, and then tap OK. Or tap the sheet shortcut menu on the status bar at the bottom of the screen, and tap the name of the worksheet you want to open. To rename a worksheet 1. On the Tools menu, tap Sheet, then Modify Sheets. 2. Tap the sheet to be renamed and then tap Rename. 3. Type a new name and then tap OK. To add a worksheet 1. On the Tools menu, tap Sheet, then Modify Sheets. 2.
MICROSOFT POCKET POWERPOINT With Pocket PowerPoint, you can sort and view your full-color PowerPoint presentations while on the go. Pocket PowerPoint allows you to drag and drop your existing slides into the palmtop PC. With a VGA-out card (available for separate purchase) in the PCMCIA slot, presentations can be performed straight from the palmtop. Also, the Pocket PowerPoint allows creation of annotations on the palmtop.
! Note To open a presentation when the PowerPoint application has already been opened, tap File, then Open and double-tap on the document icon. Tip To easily open the most recently used file, tap the File menu, then Recent Files and then tap the file’s name. To create a custom title slide for your presentation 1. Tap Tools, then Title Slide, and type in the information for the title slide. 2. Tap OK. To sort your slides 1.
QUICKEN EXPENSABLE FOR WINDOWS CE Completing an expense report has never been easier, more convenient and more cost-effective than now with Quicken ExpensAble for Windows CE (QE/CE) from On the Go Software. QE/CE replicates the look and feel of its award-winning desktop companion, Quicken ExpensAble (QE) – the best-selling, fully featured expense reporting application.
Starting ExpensAble for the first time The first time you start ExpensAble, you’ll spend a few minutes setting up your file. After that, you’re ready to create your first expense report envelope. An ExpensAble envelope contains all the expense information you need for a single expense report. Every time you have a new expense report to do, you create a new envelope in your file. Most people keep all their expense report envelopes in one or two files.
Entering Expenses Starting a new expense report ExpensAble uses envelopes to “collect” receipts and other expense information just like many people stuff receipts into a wallet or envelope until they’re ready to fill out an expense report. Each ExpensAble envelope represents one expense report, so every time you start a new expense report, you create a new envelope. Use these steps to create an expense report envelope and enter the information for your expenses.
• Select the “Show Bill To” checkbox to show a Billables field when you enter your expenses. Use this if you need to charge expenses in the same report to more than one customer or department. 2. Enter a name for the envelope, and then fill in the rest of the fields. 3. Tap OK. 4. Choose whether to enter a cash advance at this time. • Tap Yes, and ExpensAble displays the Expenses window. You fill in the amount of the cash advance in the Expense record and tap Enter.
• • • • • • To enter an expense transaction, tap New Line. Enter your expense information in the fields of the Expense Record. The “Enter” button enters the expense in the log. The “Split” button lets you itemize expenses from a single bill. The “Details” button provides a field for adding a personal memo. The “Restore” button undoes any changes you’ve made to the current expense. • The “Done” button returns you to the Envelopes window. • The “Delete” button deletes the current expense.
2. In the Personal Memo window, enter any detailed information pertaining to the transaction that you wish. 3. Tap OK. Entering data about your guests When you choose Entertainment or any meal as an expense type, ExpensAble displays the Guests and Purposes fields for recording the names of your guests, and the purpose of the business meal or entertainment.
rate for the selected currency. If you use the same currency when entering subsequent transactions, ExpensAble uses this exchange rate to calculate your equivalent home currency. 4. Tap OK. Entering cash advance transactions If your company gives you a cash advance, enter it in the Expense Record just as you would any other transactions. Cash advances appear as negative amounts in the Expense Log. • You can enter as many cash advance transactions as you need. 1. In the Expense Log, tap the New Line button.
• For full reimbursements, you can verify the deposit account in the Expenses window. The reimbursement amount appears in the Expense Log as a negative number. Splitting transactions You may want to enter split or itemized transactions if: • You need to divide a single expense between more than one client or department. • You want to assign a portion of a transaction amount as Non-Reimbursable or Personal. 1. Select the transaction you want to split, or tap the New Line button. 2.
always present in the list. You can customize the Expense Types list by adding new expense types or by editing the names of existing expense types.For example, if you need to gather information about your company’s local and long distance calling expenses, you could add “Local” and “Long Distance” as expense types on the Expense Types list. Edit an expense type when you want to use a more familiar name for an expense, such as “Phone” instead of “Telephone.
Changing the Payment Methods list Payment methods refer to the accounts or funds you use to pay for your expenses. Adding a payment method 1. From the Lists menu, choose Payment Methods. 2. Tap New, fill in the information at the Add New Payment Method window, and tap OK. • In the “Account Type” section, choose the Account Type for this payment method. • In the “Paid by” section, indicate whether you or your company pays for this payment method. 3.
To Create an envelope Do this Tap the New icon and fill in the New Expense Report Envelope window. See Entering expenses. Select envelopes Tap the envelope, or use the arrow keys to highlight the envelope. Rename an envelope Select the envelope. Tap the info button to bring up the Envelope Info window. Type a new envelope name. Delete an envelope Select the envelope to delete. From the Edit menu, choose Delete Envelope (or press Delete). Confirm that you want to delete the envelope.
file before opening another file. (You can also open a file by choosing its name from the list of most recently used files from the Files menu.) Rename a file From the File menu, choose Rename. Type a new file name and then tap OK. Delete a file From the File menu, choose Delete to delete the currently open file. Type yes to confirm that you want to delete the file.
Changing the status of an envelope 1. In the Envelopes window, select the envelope whose status you want to change. If you’re in the Expenses window, you can change the status of the current envelope. 2. In the iconbar, tap the Status icon. • Initially, all envelopes have an In Progress status. • If you choose Submitted, fill in the date you sent the expense report in for approval and reimbursement.
Creating a file 1. From the File menu, choose New. 2. Choose New File and tap OK. 3. Enter a name for the new file and tap OK. Entering company and user information You can enter the company and user information needed by ExpensAble by entering the information into the User Info window. Transferring ExpensAble Data Transferring Quicken ExpensAble files from your H/PC device to the desktop computer.
Transferring Quicken ExpensAble files from the desktop computer to your H/PC device 1. Connect your H/PC device to the desktop computer. 2. On the desktop computer, start the Mobile Devices program from the Microsoft Windows CE Services folder. 3. Double click the icon corresponding to your H/PC device. Double click on “My Handheld PC”. 4. Double click on “Program Files”. 5. Double click on “Quicken ExpensAble” to view the Quicken ExpensAble files on your H/PC. 6.
The following applications can be accessed by tapping Applications followed by the appropriate application name: - Time Value of Money (TVM) - Interest Conversion (Interest Conv) - Amortization - Cash Flows - Business Percentages (Business %) - Conversions (length, area, volume, mass, temperature, currency) - Date Calculations (Date Calcs) - Microsoft Calculator (Calculator) For more information on the use of these applications, refer to the on-line help on your palmtop PC by tapping on the Help button on t
! Warning Only press the REC key to stop recording in this mode or data loss may result. • When the Voice Recorder program is running - Press either the record button on the screen or the REC key to begin recording - Press the same button again to end recording ! Warning - Use the same key to start and stop voice recording. Failure to do so may cause errors or system lock-ups. - If you choose to record directly to a storage card, there will be a delay of approximately 5 seconds before recording begins.
Now you need to add a Recipient and a Document to your fax. To add a recipient: 1. Open the Add Recipient dialog box • Select Add Recipient from the Edit Menu, or • Press Ctrl+R on the keyboard, or • Tap the Add Recipient button on the toolbar, or • Double Tap in the empty area of the Recipient window. 2. Enter the Recipient information directly or choose Contacts to browse your Handheld PC address list. The telephone number will be dailed according to the set Dialing Patterns.
the toolbar. bFAX Pro™ uses the dialing settings configured in the Control Panel of your Handheld PC. Please refer to the Dialing Patterns and Dailing Locations information in “Connecting to an ISP” for details on how to set Dailing Patterns and how to create Dailing Locations or see ‘What is a “Dialing Location” and what would I use it for?’ in the Frequently Asked Questions section of this chapter. To select a new Dialing Location for bFax: 1.
Adding recipients and documents to an existing fax Select the desired fax in Fax Workspace or Outbox. Then add a recipient and a document as mentioned before. Deleting recipients and documents from a fax 1. Select the item you wish to delete then tap the Delete button in the toolbar or choose Delete from the Edit menu. 2.
actually be a Plain Text document. You may be trying to fax a file that does not meet one of these conditions. You may be trying to fax a file that ends with a “.txt” but is not in fact a plain text file. Simply change the name of a file to end in “.txt” does not suffice. If you create a file in Microsoft Pocket Word and save it with a “.txt” extension, for example, it will not be a plain text file unless you also change the type of file to “Plain Text Document (*.txt)” before saving it.
! Note Any changes you make here will not be saved back to your contacts list. Use your contacts list software (such as Microsoft Contacts) to make lasting changes or to remove contacts from your contacts list. What is a “Dialing Location” and what would I use it for? A Dialing Location is part of the Windows CE operating system. It is a set of rules that modify how phone numders are dialed, including area codes and special prefixes.
Can I send a fax using a calling card? Yes. 1. Create a Dialing Location (named, for example, “Calling Card”) that includes all the necessary access numbers and calling card information as part of the long distance dialing pattern. 2. Choose that Dialing Location within bFAX™ and all long distance faxes will be sent using that calling card information. You can even create different Dialing Locations for using different calling cards.
2. It may be that your station ID name is too long for your modem to handle. If your station ID is more than 20 characters long and you’ve received this error, try using a shorter name. Choose Preferences from the Options menu and edit the Station ID field under the Identification tab. 3. There may be letters or non-standard characters in the phone number which some fax modems cannot dial. Try converting your Recipient phone number to all numbers and hyphens.
INBOX Inbox is a messaging program that runs on your Handheld PC. With Inbox, you can send and receive email messages using a dial-up connection and a PC modem card. You can send and receive messages either through the Internet by using an Internet mail service, or you can connect to your corporate mail server by using a Remote Access Service (RAS).
To use Inbox, make sure your Internet mail service or your corporate mail system uses SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) or POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3), which are standard Internet protocols. • Install the PC modem card in your Handheld PC, as described in your hardware manual. You will also need to connect to an analog telephone line. Setting up a mail service connection To retrieve your messages from the mail server you will first have to create a Remote Networking Connection on your palmtop PC.
If you want to connect without typing your password each time, select Remember password. 6. In the General Preferences dialog box, select the connection options you want. Then, in the Address Book box, specify which email address fields from your Contacts data you want to have displayed. You can choose from this list when addressing messages. When finished, tap Next. 7.
! Warning If you choose to transfer All lines in message or Copies of all messages, you may have problems with available memory, depending on the number and size of your messages. To change a mail service connection 1. Make sure you’re not connected to a service. 2. On the Service menu, tap the service name. 3. On the Service menu, tap Properties and make the changes you want in the Service Definition dialog box. 4. Tap Finished.
• Messages in the Outbox are sent. • Messages you’ve previously received and marked “copy” or “move” are downloaded from the server to the Inbox folder or the selected destination folder, as described later in “Retrieving messages from the server.” • The Inbox is updated to display any new message headers. • If you selected Automatically disconnect when you set up the connection, the dial-up connection will be disconnected from the service when the above actions are completed.
• Working Offline allows you to connect to your mail server, download your message headers, and then disconnect. While offline, you can review the headers and decide which messages you want to read on your palmtop PC. You can also compose messages and replies to messages. The next time you connect, Inbox automatically sends your messages and copies or moves selected messages from the mail server to your palmtop PC.
• A before a message header indicates that a message is stored on the server. • A indicates that a message is stored on your palmtop PC. For messages stored on the server, the Size column displays the downloaded portion of the message followed by the size of the message on the server. For example, a header with 0.0/5.0K indicates the message body has not been downloaded to Inbox and is 5.0K.
Retrieving messages from the server If you have chosen to download message headers only to your palmtop PC (as described earlier in “Setting up a mail service connection”), and you decide you want to read the entire message on your palmtop PC, you will need to retrieve it from the mail server. You can either copy or move the message from the server to your palmtop PC. To copy a message to your palmtop PC In the Inbox, double-tap a message header.
only the first 50 lines, if you have set this as the transfer limit. Move messages, rather than copying them, only if you are sure you will not need the original message. To unmark a message for moving or copying Double-tap a marked message to remove the copy or move mark. Reading messages If you are working offline, you can read any message youíve previously downloaded to your palmtop PC. If you are working online, you can read any message that appears in your Inbox. To read a message 1.
! Note You can customize the way your reply is displayed by tapping the Options button in the toolbar, and then tapping the Compose tab. Sending messages To send a new message 1. Tap the New Message button on the toolbar to display the new message form. 2. • Type an address in the To box OR • Tap the Address button in the toolbar and choose an address from the list.
To clear messages from the Inbox folder You might want to use this option when your Inbox folder has clogged up or is out of synch with the server. Selecting Clear All will only delete the messages from your palmtop PC’s Inbox folder. They will remain on the mail server. 1. On the Service menu, tap the name of the service whose messages you wan to clear. 2. Make sure the Inbox folder is open. 3. On the Service menu, tap Clear All. To delete a message 1. Select the message header. 2.
! Note You cannot rename or delete the standard Inbox folders. To delete a folder 1. Tap the folder you want to delete. 2. Tap the Delete button. 3. Confirm the folder name, and then tap OK. ! Warning The folder and its contents are deleted immediately, you cannot retrieve a deleted folder. Copying messages to and from your desktop computer You can copy messages between Inbox on your palmtop PC and a Microsoft messaging program on your desktop computer by using a serial connection and Mobile Devices.
messages you want to copy to your palmtop PC. 3. In Mobile Devices, click Tools, and then click H/PC Inbox Transfer. 4. Select the options you want in the upper portion of the dialog box, and then click OK. To synchronize all messages between Inbox on your palmtop PC and a Microsoft messaging program 1. In Mobile Devices on your desktop, go to Tools menu, and select ActiveSynch Options. 2. Check the message box in Synchronization Services. 3. Click OK.
3. From the list, select the dial-up networking connection (created as described in “Connecting to an ISP”) that you want to use. 4. If you want, you can adjust the time before the dial up connection will be automatically disconnected in the “Disconnect if idle for” box. Or, to disable automatic disconnect, clear the Auto Disconnect check box. 5. When finished, tap OK.
Another way to go to a specific Address is: 1. In view menu, tap Address Bar. 2. Enter the address in the address bar. 3. Press Enter. When you connect, Pocket Internet Explorer displays the page you have requested. While browsing pages on the Web, you can do the following: Tap To Refresh the screen. Page back to previous addresses. Page forward. Stop the search or load process. Add the current page to your Favourites lists.
Creating desktop shortcuts To quickly jump from your palmtop PC desktop to a Web page (for example, to check a frequently updated address), you can create a desktop shortcut to that page. To create a desktop shortcut to the current page 1. Display the page you want to create a shortcut for. 2. On the File menu, tap Send To. 3. Tap Desktop as Shortcut. Saving Web pages You can save copies of Web pages. Later when you are offline, you can view the pages in Pocket Internet Explorer or edit them in Pocket Word.
3. Go to the document where you want to place the information and select the location. 4. On the Edit menu in that document, tap Paste. Browsing Web pages offline You can choose to store Web pages that you browse. Then, close your connection to the Internet and continue browsing through those pages. If you choose this option, each Web page that you browse is saved in a cache until the cache reaches the size that you specify. To store Web pages 1. On the View menu, tap Options, and then tap the Advanced tab.
To empty the cache now 1. On the View menu, tap Options, and then tap the Advanced tab. 2. Tap Empty Cache Now, and then tap OK. To empty the cache on exiting 1. On the View menu, tap Options, and then tap the Advanced tab. 2. Select the Empty cache when exiting check box, and then tap OK. All of the Web pages stored in the cache are deleted each time that you exit Pocket Internet Explorer, until you disable this option.
Changing Web page viewing options You can set options for Web pages to show pictures, fit the window, and play sounds. To change Web page viewing options 1. On the View menu, tap Options. 2. Tap the Appearance tab. 3. By default, the Show Pictures, Play Sounds, and Make Page Fit Window options are selected. To disable an option, clear its check box. 4. When finished, tap OK.
receive over the Internet, so that unauthorized people will not be able to read it. It also validates the originator and integrity of the information. With security enabled, it takes slightly longer for Web pages to load. To avoid this, you can enable security for those times when you most need it, for example to make a purchase with a credit card, and disable it otherwise. ! Note Pocket Internet Explorer provides, by default, three types of security: SSL2, SSL3, and PCT.
2. Tap the Proxy Server tab. 3. Select the Use Proxy Server check box, and then enter the appropriate information (see your system administrator for details). 4. When finished, tap OK. BFINDTM GLOBAL FIND UTILITY What you can do with it With bFINDTM you can search databases, files, filenames, and e-mail messages. Simply enter a string in the initial bFIND dialog box, and bFIND retrieves all occurrences of that string.
If you enter a file name in the “Look For” field, bFIND searches for it using the default filter filename *.* as the file filter. However, if the “Look For” text contains an extension delimiter such as “.”, bFIND will use the text as is, for example, if you search for “the.pwd”. To conserve memory, bFIND will abort each search after it has found more than 50 items.
only the contents of pocket excel files (i.e., “*.pxl”). Tasks Database: bFIND will search the database used by the Windows CE Tasks application. bFAX Packages: bFIND will search the database used by the bFAX applications. Any database that is found on the Handheld PC without a script will still appear in the Search Location group box; for example, if you use Microsoft’s Pocket Internet Explorer, ‘Cookies’ and ‘URL Cache’ will appear. To Edit or Delete Associations 1.
To create a shortcut to a search result: 1. Highlight the search result. 2. Choose the Shortcuts menu item by tapping on it or use Alt+S. 3. Tap on ‘Add Result’ or use Shift+R. To create a “Custom Shortcut” to any document or file you may want to access quickly: 1. Choose the Shortcuts menu item by tapping on it or use Alt+S. 2. Tap on ‘Custom Shortcut’, or use Shift+C. 3. Type a name for the caption. 4. Enter the name of the file you want to create the shortcut for. 5.
Start on the taskbar, and then tapping Settings or you can double-tap on the time displayed on the taskbar. Setting home and visiting cities You can set two time zones in World Clock: one for your home city and one for a city you’re visiting. You can change either of these cities whenever you want. You can also choose which of these time zones you want to use as the system time for your palmtop PC. To change your home or visiting city 1. Tap the Home City or Visiting City tab.
Setting the date and time Changes you make affect your palmtop PC’s system clock. To set today’s date 1. Select the Date & Time tab. 2. Tap today’s date on the calendar. You may have to tap the calendar arrows to move to the current month. To set the current time 1. Select the Date & Time tab. 2. Select the city for which you want to set the time. 3. In the corresponding Home or Visiting box, type the current time.
3. Type a time or select a time from the list. 4. To change alarm notification settings, tap Options. The alarm will sound every day at the specified time unless you disable the alarm. To disable an alarm Clear the check box to the left of the alarm description. CALCULATOR Calculator is an accessory you can use to make quick calculations on your palmtop PC. You can find Calculator by tapping Start on the taskbar, tapping Programs, and then double-tapping the Accessories folder.
To clear the paper tape contents, tap Clear Paper Tape on the Edit menu. Working in Pop-Up view Pop-Up view reduces the calculator to just the accumulator window, so that you can open Calculator without hiding another document. You can then use the Copy and Paste commands to add calculations to your document or to add numbers from your document to Calculator’s accumulator window.
2. Connect your desktop computer to your palmtop PC, using the instructions provided in your hardware manual. If either your palmtop PC or your desktop computer doesn’t immediately acknowledge the connection, see Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting.” If you have enabled password protection on your palmtop PC, Mobile Devices requests that you enter a password before it recognizes the connection. Once you connect, Mobile Devices displays the files and folders on your palmtop PC.
To copy a program to your palmtop PC 1. Copy (or drag) the software program (one having an .exe file extension) to Mobile Devices on your desktop computer, as described in “Transferring files to and from your desktop” later in this chapter. 2. On your palmtop PC, create a shortcut for the program by tapping the program name or icon while holding down the alt key, and then tapping Desktop Shortcut. 3. Drag the shortcut to the Program Files folder in My palmtop PC.
the Edit menu. • Move a file by selecting it in Mobile Devices and then using the Cut and Paste commands on the Edit menu to move it to the desired location on your desktop computer. ! Note If a copied file is converted or changed in any way and then copied back to its original location, Mobile Devices assigns it a new filename to preserve the integrity of the original file. Tip You can use your palmtop PC to transport files from one desktop computer to another.
the dialog box. To change the default, click Edit, and then select another file extension. 4. When finished, click OK. Tip You can use your palmtop PC to transport files from one desktop computer to another. On the General tab of the File Conversion Properties dialog box, clear the Enable File Conversion check box to transfer a file to your palmtop PC without converting it. Then transfer the file to another desktop computer that is running Mobile Devices.
This attribute Fonts and fonts sizes If you want to Matched to the closest font available on your palmtop PC. Alignment Horizontal, vertical, and wrap text attributes remain the same; however, vertical text appears horizontal. Formats Custom number formats are displayed in the closest matching number format supported by Pocket Excel. All borders appear as a single line, and patterns are removed. Supported functions and formulas are converted accurately.
The two things you need are: 1. A PC Card modem, preferably one that is recommended by HP. ! Note Since most PC Card modems require significant power to operate, it is recommended that a AC adapter is used whenever a modem is used with the palmtop PC. 2. An ISP account From your ISP you will need to obtain the following information. ! Note Your ISP may not be familiar with the Windows CE operating system however the steps to set up Internet access are quite similar to that of Windows 95.
• POP Mailbox password. This may be identical to the password mentioned on page 143. If you are going to be using the worldwide web, you might require • World Wide Web Proxy server name. • World Wide Web Proxy server port address. (Normally 8080 or 8088) The next thing to do is to create a remote connection (in Remote Networking). This remote connection provides basic information for Windows CE and your modem. To set up a Remote Networking Connection 1. Switch your unit off and attach the AC adapter. 2.
automatically assigns IP addresses when you connect to their server then you will not need to enter an IP address. If not uncheck the Server-assigned IP address and enter the IP address your service provider has given you. 15. The use software compression and use IP header compression boxes should normally be left untouched. If you do have a problem connecting then ask you ISP about these settings. 16.
To set up dailing locations you will need: • Country code (e.g. 1 for US, 65 for Singapore, etc). • Area code (certain countries, e.g. Singapore and Hong Kong, may not have area codes). • Any numbers that you need to dial to access an external line. You can edit the Dialing Patterns and Dialing Locations following the steps below. Setting Dialing Patterns and Dailing Locations 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings, tap Control Panel, then double tap the Communications folder. 2. Tap the Dialing tab. 3.
This indicates that the international access code should be dialed and then after a pause the country code, area code and local number. i.e. “001,EFG” or “9,001,EFG”. When you have finished tap OK to leave the dialing patterns and communications windows.
4. Tap Configure, tap Manual Dial (user supplies dial strings). 5. Tap OK, then tap OK again. 6. Connect your modem, double tap the icon for the connection, and then tap Connect. 7. In the window, type the entire dialing string, including the special characters, commands, pauses, etc., followed by the telephone number of your ISP. When finished, type Enter. 8. Log in according to the requirements of your ISP and then tap OK.
Chapter 6 – REFERENCE This chapter contains information that you may need to refer to if you run into problems while working with the HP Palmtop PC. It also includes warranty and support information. SAFETY, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE With good care, your HP Palmtop PC will be a reliable desktop PC companion. Cleaning the Screen When you touch the screen of the HP Palmtop PC with your hand, it leaves a trace of natural oil that may make it harder to read the screen from certain angles.
…hide the taskbar? You cannot hide or move the taskbar. …minimize a document or application? Tap the application button on the taskbar. Tap again to maximize, as described on page 16 . ...check battery levels? Tap the Quick Setting Hard Icon panel and/or the Battery Status tab on the Power Properties window, as described in Managing Battery Power. ...find out how much memory is available for storage and/or applications? 1. On the Start menu, tap Settings. 2.
…increase the speed of data transfer to and from my desktop PC? You may be able to increase the speed of data transfer if your desktop PC supports speed rates higher than 19,200 baud. From the H/PC review the help topic “Communications”. ...use Pocket Internet Explorer to FTP files? Pocket Internet Explorer supports only the HTTP URL format, not FTP. ...shut down my palmtop PC using Windows CE? Windows CE has a Suspend option but no Shut Down option. Press to power off the HP Palmtop PC. ON / OFF ...
...my password does not work? Although passwords are not case sensitive, there are some modes that may affect password entry. Try retyping the password and toggling the NUM LOCK key. If this does not work, do a reset . If you have forgotten your password, or if for some reason your palmtop PC has become corrupted and pressing the reset button does not work, you must do a hard reset, as described earlier. Performing a hard reset erases all files, programs, and other user information that you have entered.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE WARNING Electrostatic discharges can interfere with normal functioning of electronic devices. This may cause the HP 620LX to behave abnormally, and data corruption or loss of unsaved data can be the result. To recover you need to reset the HP 620LX as described in ‘Resetting’. Similarly, the CompactFlash Card data can be recovered using the disk recovery utility program in your PC.
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INDEX 3 creating a fax 3-D 81 102 deleting recipients and documents Dialing Location 105 104, 107, 108 Frequently Asked Questions 104, 105 A receiving 104 AC sending 103 adapter 7, 17, 18, 19, 30, 143, 144 port bFIND Global Find Utility 3, 7, 17 power application 2, 17, 18, 19, 113 ActiveSync 1, 32, 33 Among Windows CE devices Appointments 27 42, 58, 131 Arithmetic operators 80 B 51 search 130 select Search Locations 131 start 130 Brightness & contrast, adjusting 21 B
find contact card 62 close a workbook 69 move around in contact list 59 Comparison operators 80 new contact card 60 currency guidelines 78 print contact information 62 custom number guidelines 79 sort contact list 59 dates and times guidelines 78 specific contact information 62 editing cells and data start Contacts 59 entering data, formulas 75, 80 format 77, 78 Control Panel Data Backup 34, 35, 37 75 name a cell or range 82 Display 21 open, create a workbook 67 Infrare
L I Inbox connect 113, 137 copy, move & retrieve messages 117, 121 LED Multifunction Record Key 3, 7 Lithium-Ion Main Battery Pack 4 delete messages 120 disconnect from a service 114 M mail service connection 113 Mail reading, replying and forwarding messages 118 Main Batteries refresh 114, 119, 124 111, 148 17 Main Battery Compartment 4 send a new message 119 Managing Battery Power set or change options 116 Mapping viewing the message list 115 adding 46 working online 11
O Quicken®ExpensAbleTM On/Off Switch 3 Optional Components 92 company and user information 99 customizing 87 editing user information 89 expense transactions 89 expense type 94 full or partial reimbursements 92 guests data 91 managing Envelopes, Folders and Files 95 mileage expenses 91 payment method 95 38 splitting transactions 93 4 status of an envelope 98 summarizing expenses 98 13, 32 Outbox 105, 114, 115, 119 P Password 24 PC Card copying or moving files 29 Ejec
Start Button 15 Start Menu 15 Stylus Stylus Ejection Button Synchronize Now Volume 3, 9, 22, 152 adjusting 20 control panel 20 3, 9 32 W Web T 29, 36, 109, 122- 129, 144, 151 Welcome Wizard 7, 9, 12 Time Zone 10 Windows CE 1.0, Windows CE 2.0 Time and Date 11 Windows Key 3 Windows NT 4.
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