MC35 EDA User Guide
User Guide MC35 Enterprise Digital Assistant
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Welcome Welcome Thank you for making MC35 your choice for your mobile computing and communication needs. Your new sleek MC35 is a fully integrated EDA-mobile phone device. It combines the power of high-performance EDA applications for organizing personal and work-related information with the connectivity function of a mobile phone.
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Contents Welcome v 1 First Things First 1 Package contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparing to use your MC35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Charging the MC35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GPRS connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 WiFi connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Managing wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Using Wireless Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Getting connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Using MC35 Companion Programs 145 Phone management programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 SIM Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 SIM Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Wireless communication programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 F i rs t T hi ng s F i r s t Package contents 1 First Things First • • Package contents Preparing to use your MC35 Package contents Your MC35 comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
1 Fi r s t T hi ng s F i rs t Preparing to use your MC35 To install the battery pack: Align the tabs on the battery pack with the grooves on the rear side of the device, and then insert the battery pack in place. The battery pack locks to the chassis with an audible click. To uninstall the battery pack: 1 If the device is on, press the Power button to turn off the device. Wait for five seconds to allow the device to completely power off.
1 F i rs t T hi ng s F i r s t Preparing to use your MC35 2 3 Plug the AC adapter cable into the mini USB connector on bottom of the device. Connect the AC adapter cable into an electrical outlet. The LED indicator on the right side of the touch screen lights up orange to signify that AC connection is made. If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon appears on the device screen indicating low or depleted battery status (see "Status icons" on page 18 for more information).
1 Fi r s t T hi ng s F i rs t Preparing to use your MC35 To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer: 1 Close all open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus-scanning software. 2 Download the ActiveSync setup software from the Microsoft ActiveSync Download page at http://www.microsoft.com. 3 On the download prompt, click Open. 4 Follow all on-screen instructions to complete installation.
1 F i rs t T hi ng s F i r s t Preparing to use your MC35 To create an ActiveSync partnership: 1 Connect the USB sync cable into the connector on the bottom of your device, then plug the USB sync cable into a USB port on your computer. The Synchronization Setup Wizard automatically starts on your computer screen. NOTE: If the wizard does not automatically appear, launch ActiveSync on your computer by clicking on its icon from Start > Programs. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
1 Fi r s t T hi ng s F i rs t Preparing to use your MC35 3 Click Finish to close the wizard and start the initial synchronization. During the synchronization process, the ActiveSync window appears on your computer, while the Data connectivity icon appears on your device’s navigation bar. After the initial synchronization, the information types you’ve selected for synchronization are copied to your device.
2 Syst em To ur Features summary 2 System Tour • • • • Features summary System tour Hardware interface Command interface Features summary Listed below are the MC35 key features and specifications. Performance • • • • • • • Intel® PXA270 processor with speed of up to 416 MHz Integrated Intel XScaleTM Technology System memory: • 64 MB SDRAM for application storage • 128 MB Flash ROM Microsoft Windows MobileTM 5.
2 Syste m T o ur Features summary • Wireless connectivity • IrDA standard Infrared (IR) sensor for short-range file exchange • Bluetooth for personal area network (PAN) connection • High-speed GPRS for mobile Internet access via GSM network • Optional WiFi (IEEE 802.11b/g) hardware for wireless local area network (WLAN) connection Hardware connectivity • • • • Mini USB B connector SD/MMC expansion slot 2.5-mm earphone jack (four-wire) Optional 2.
2 Syst em To ur Features summary • User-friendly navigation features • Joystick for one-hand operation • Volume button for system volume control • Push To Talk button for voice recordings and PTT calls. This button is only available for PTT when PTT service is provided by your carrier. Contact your mobile phone service provider about feature availability. The PTT button can also be set to launch another program.
2 Syste m T o ur Hardware tour Hardware tour This section is a descriptive tour of the MC35 hardware interface. 11 1 2 10 3 9 4 5 8 7 6 No. Component Description 1 LCD touch screen Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or your finger. 2 GSM status/ notification LED • • • 3 Volume up/down button (system volume only) Press the top key to increase volume, press the bottom key to decrease volume.
2 Syst em To ur Hardware tour 22 12 13 14 15 21 20 19 16 17 No. Component 18 Description 12 Main battery Removable and rechargeable battery pack. 13 System speaker Listen to multimedia files here. When the speakerphone is active, sounds are emitted here. 14 Camera lens (optional) Take pictures or captures bar code data. 15 Camera flash (optional) Provides illumination when taking pictures in low light conditions.
2 Syste m T o ur Hardware interface No. Component Description 21 Camera button Press to launch the Pictures & Videos program and take pictures or capture bar code data. Note: In MC35 configuration models with no camera function, this button can be set to launch another program. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Buttons to customize this button. 22 Battery release latch Unlocks the battery pack from the chassis.
2 Syst em To ur Hardware interface 2 Slide the SD/MMC card into the slot and push in until it locks into place. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the base. 2 3 Insert the rubber cover back into place. To remove a storage card: 1 Hold your device securely, then lift the rubber cover from the SD/MMC expansion 2 3 4 slot . Push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out.
2 Syste m T o ur Hardware interface Soft buttons and keypad The MC35 keypad has alphanumeric keys that produce the 26-character alphabet (A-Z, both lowercase and uppercase), numbers (0-9), and assorted special characters. The keypad is color-coded to indicate when the modifier key is pressed to produce a particular character or action.
2 Syst em To ur Hardware interface No. 7 Component End button Description • • • • When there’s an incoming call, press to reject the call. During an ongoing call, press to end the call. When manually dialing a number, press to delete the number input. Press and hold for at least five seconds to toggle the Wireless connections on/off. See “Managing wireless connections” on page 56 for more information. 8 Orange key Use this key to enable the secondary keypad characters/functions.
2 Syste m T o ur Hardware interface Secondary keypad input mode Keystroke combination Key Q Default input Shift or CAPS + Key Orange + Key q Q * W w W 1 E e E 2 R r R 3 T t T + Y y Y _ U u U - I i I = O o O “ P p P áü A a A # S s S 4 D d D 5 F f F 6 G g G ( H h H ) J j J / K k K : L l L ‘ Z z Z 7 X x X 8 C c C 9 V v V % B b B & N n N ! M m M ? , , , @ Brightness Brightness Brightness 0 Note: T
2 Syst em To ur Command interface Command interface This section explains the MC35 command interface. Today screen When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after a preset period of inactivity), you'll see the Today screen. This screen provides an at-a glance view of the day’s important reminders and status. To display the Today screen: • When viewing another screen, press the OK button or tap • > Today .
2 Syste m T o ur Command interface 3 4 5 On the Appearance tab, tap the “Use this picture as background” check box. Tap Browse to select a picture from the pictures stored in your device. Tap ok. Start menu The Start menu displays a list of active programs, as well as options to view the Programs, Settings, and Help screens. Tap a program icon to open it. Tap to see more programs. Tap to customize your device. Tap to launch the online Help.
2 Syst em To ur Command interface Icon Description Battery power completely depleted Notification1 that one or more instant messages were received Notification that one or more e-mail/text messages were received Pending alarm Data call in progress Synchronization error • • • • • No data connection. Tap to activate the device’s Phone, WiFi, Bluetooth, or cellular data wireless connection (GPRS).
2 Syste m T o ur Command interface Command bar Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the Input Selector button . • To create a new item in the current program, tap New. • To view a notification or an image file received on your device, tap View. • To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Using the MC35 keypad 3 Entering Information • • • • • • • • Using the MC35 keypad Using the Input Selector Writing on the screen Drawing on the screen Creating a recording Using My Text Using ActiveSync Using wireless communication Using the MC35 keypad The MC35 keypad has alphanumeric keys that produce the 26-character alphabet (A-Z, both lowercase and uppercase), numbers (0-9), and assorted special characters.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Using the Input Selector To define the Word Completion settings: 1 Tap 2 On the Personal tab, tap Input > Settings . 3 . On the Word Completion tab, define the word suggestion settings. 4 Tap ok. Keyboard The soft keyboard allows you to “type” information just like in a regular keyboard by tapping the on-screen keys. To use the soft keyboard: 1 Tap the Input Selector arrow, then select Keyboard; or you can press the Star key on the MC35 keypad.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Using the Input Selector Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation, which are then converted into typed text. To use Block Recognizer: 1 Tap the Input Selector arrow, then select Block Recognizer. 2 Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. • Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box • Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Using the Input Selector 2 Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. • Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box. • Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle) area of the box. • Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box. • Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in either area of the box and then writing the desired character.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Writing on the screen To punctuate in Transcriber: 1 2 Tap the keyboard icon on the toolbar. Tap the punctuation mark you need. TIP: For specific instructions on using the Transcriber, tap the question mark on the toolbar. Star Key Use the Star Key option to enter special symbols not available on the regular soft keyboard, such as ¿ and £. To enter special symbols: 1 Tap the Input Selector arrow, then select Star Key.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Writing on the screen To select and edit written text: If you want to edit or format written text, you must select it first. 1 Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears. 2 Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Menu > Undo Ink, and try again. -orTap the text to deselect it.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Drawing on the screen (c) Perform one of the following: • Tap the word you want to use. • Tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing. Conversion reminders • • Hyphenated and foreign words that use special characters such as accents and some punctuation cannot be converted.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Recording a message Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. • In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in an item. • In Notes, you can either create a stand-alone recording, include a recording in a written note, or set a voice recording as your ring tone. • In Phone, you can create a recording during a call.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Using My Text To set a voice recording as ringtone: • Tap and hold a voice recording in Notes, then select Set As Ringtone on the pop-up menu. Using My Text When using Messaging or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset messages into the text entry area. To insert a My Text message: 1 Tap Menu > My Text, then tap a message. 2 Tap ok.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Using ActiveSync Using ActiveSync Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize information between your MC35 and your computer and/or a server so you always have the most up-to-date information wherever you are. Use ActiveSync to: • Keep Microsoft Outlook Mobile data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with the Microsoft Outlook data on, including Outlook contacts’ pictures, on your computer.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Using ActiveSync NOTE: To synchronize remotely with your computer, it must be turned on. To set up a USB ActiveSync connection: 1 Perform the steps below on your computer. (a) (b) 2 3 Open ActiveSync . Click File > Connection Settings. (c) Select the “Allow USB connections“ option. (d) Click OK. Perform the steps below on your device. (a) Tap > Programs > ActiveSync . (b) Tap Menu > Connections. (c) Select the “Synchronize all PCs using this connection” option.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Using ActiveSync (a) Align the IR port of your device with that on your computer so that they are unobstructed and within close range. (b) (c) Tap > Programs > ActiveSync Tap Menu > Connect via IR. . Synchronization is automatically initiated. Wait for synchronization to complete before you move your device. To set up a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection: Before setting up a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection, configure the Bluetooth function of your device.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Using ActiveSync (d) (e) (f) (g) On the COM Ports tab, click Add. Select the “Incoming (device initiates the connection)” option, then click OK. Note the number of the COM port that was added. The COM port number must be no higher than 20. Click OK. (h) (i) Open ActiveSync . Click File > Connection Settings. (j) 2 3 On the “Allow connections to one of the following” drop-down list, select the COM port with the number you noted in step f.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Using ActiveSync 4 Perform the steps below on your device. (a) (b) Tap > Programs > ActiveSync Tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. . Synchronization is automatically initiated. The PC to USB status icon appears on the lower right corner of the Today screen. If an Authentication is required, the Enter Passcode screen appears, type an alphanumeric passkey (PIN code), then tap Next; enter the same passkey on the other device. The passkey is recommended for enhanced security.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Using ActiveSync 2 Tap Menu > Add Server Source. 3 In the “Server address” box, enter the name of the Microsoft Exchange server to which you want to connect. Select the “This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection” option if it is applicable to your corporate network. Tap Next. Enter your user name, password, and domain name. If you intend to enable automatic synchronization, select the “Save password” option. Tap Advanced.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Using ActiveSync To stop synchronizing with a server: You can stop synchronizing an information type with a server, and instead synchronize it with your computer. 1 2 Tap > Programs Tap Menu > Options. 3 Deselect the check box opposite the types of Information that you no longer want to synchronize with the server. Tap ok. 4 > ActiveSync . Using ActiveSync to copy files You can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device to your computer and vice versa.
3 E nte r i ng In for ma tio n Using ActiveSync NOTE: When you are in roaming mode, you can synchronize manually to reduce roaming charges, or you can use the mobile schedule you’ve set. NOTE: When your device is connected to your computer via the USB sync cable, synchronization occurs automatically—changes made on the computer or device is duplicated immediately. To set up a wireless synchronization schedule: 1 2 3 4 Tap > Programs > ActiveSync . Tap Menu > Schedule.
3 Ent ering In fo rm atio n Using wireless communication Using wireless communication You can use any of the wireless communication options listed below to download information to your MC35. For more information on using these options, See “5 Wireless Communications” on page 43 for more information. • IR port for short-range file exchange • Bluetooth for PAN connection • High-speed GPRS for mobile Internet access • Optional WiFi (IEEE 802.
4 Man ag i ng In for ma ti o n Opening programs 4 Managing Information • • • Opening programs Using Search Using File Explorer Opening programs Your MC35 supports a variety of EDA and wireless communication programs to help you manage both personal and work-related information. To open a program: • Tap a program name from the menu. You can select which programs are displayed on the menu. See “To add a program to the Start menu program using Settings” on page 207 for more information.
4 Man ag i ng In fo rm atio n Opening programs Program list The following table contains a list of programs installed on your device. NOTE: To get detailed information on using any of the applications listed in this section, open the program, tap > Help . Icon Program Calculator Usage Perform basic arithmetic computations. Device management programs ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and your computer and/or server.
4 Man ag i ng In for ma ti o n Opening programs Icon Program Windows Media Player Mobile Usage Play stored or streaming digital audio and video files. Phone-related programs Phone Send and receive local and international calls and text messages. SIM Manager View the contents of your SIM card and transfer it to your contacts list. SIM Toolkit Access the mobile content and data services, such as news, weather, banking, and traveling information; offered by the mobile phone service provider.
4 Man ag i ng In fo rm atio n Using Search Using Search The Search function helps you locate a particular file quickly. 1 Tap 2 3 Enter the file name of the file you’re searching, then select a data type. Tap Search. > Programs > Search . Using File Explorer Use File Explorer to locate files on your device and to organize these files into folders. • Tap > Programs > File Explorer . Tap here to select a sort criterion for the list. Tap and hold a blank area to display the New Folder command.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Wireless communication features 5 Wireless Communications • • • Wireless communication features Managing wireless connections Getting connected Wireless communication features You can use your MC35 to exchange information with other mobile devices and connect to your computer, a network, or the Internet. You have the following connection options: • Use the infrared sensor or the Bluetooth function to exchange files from another IR- or Bluetooth-enabled device.
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Wireless communication features Infrared connection Using infrared, you can enable short-range file exchange between your MC35 and another IR-enabled device. Exchanging files using IR connection Ensure that the IR function on both your MC35 and on other device you want to exchange files with are enabled. To send files via IR connection: 1 Switch to the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Wireless communication features To receive files via IR connection: 1 2 Align the IR port of your device with that of the IR-enabled device so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. Have the owner of the other IR-enabled device send the file to you. 3 On the Receiving Data callout, tap Yes. Bluetooth connection Your device allows you to connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device in your personal area network (PAN).
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Wireless communication features 3 On the Mode tab, select all the check boxes. 4 Tap ok. NOTE: Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when you do not plan to use it for an extended time. Creating a Bluetooth partnership You need to create a partnership with another Bluetooth-enabled device to be able to exchange information with it.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Wireless communication features Your device searches for Bluetooth-enabled devices on your personal area network (PAN) and displays them in the device list. 4 5 Tap the name of the device in the list, then tap Next. If you want to use a passcode, type an alphanumeric passkey, then tap Next; enter the same passkey on the other device. The passkey is recommended for enhanced security. Your passkey must be between 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters.
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Wireless communication features 7 On the Bluetooth screen, tap the COM Ports tab, then perform one of the following: • • 8 9 10 11 To connect to a device, tap New Outgoing Port. To allow other devices to connect to the MC35, tap New Incoming Port. Select the device you want to add, then tap Next. Select a numbered COM port from the list. Select “Secure Connection” option to designate the COM port for Bluetooth partnership. Tap Finish, then tap ok.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Wireless communication features To receive files via Bluetooth: 1 Have the owner of the other Bluetooth-enable device send the file to you. 2 On the Bluetooth callout, tap Yes. GPRS connection General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a packet-switched technology that allows transmission of data between mobile phones and the Internet over a GSM network. It supports an “always on” capability which uses the GSM network only during data transmission.
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Wireless communication features Connecting to the GPRS network NOTE: When downloading large files through GPRS data connection, incoming phone calls are not received. Phone calls are directed to voicemail. A GPRS connection is required to connect to a GPRS network. To create a GPRS connection, the GPRS features on your GSM account must be enabled and activated on your SIM card.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Wireless communication features 2 Select Enable Wi-Fi Card. To activate WiFi using the Settings option: 1 Tap 2 On the Connections tab, tap WiFi Card Setting > Settings . 3 4 Select Enable WiFi Card, then select a running mode. Tap ok. .
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Wireless communication features Your device will automatically detect the WLAN access points available in your area and display them on the notification prompt. 5 6 Select the network you want to connect to. Tap ok. Setting up a wireless network connection After activating WiFi connection, you can proceed to the wireless network setup. A wireless network can be automatically detected or be manually added by entering the related network settings.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Wireless communication features 3 On the Wireless tab, perform one of the following: • If your preferred network is not listed, tap Add New. See “To add a wireless network “ on page 54 for more information. Tap an available wireless network. Previously configured networks are already listed. To change network settings, tap a network and follow the on-screen instructions. In the Networks to access drop-down list, select the type of network you wish to connect to.
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Wireless communication features To connect to a wireless network: 1 Tap 2 3 4 On the Connections tab, tap WiFi . On the Wireless tab, tap an available wireless network. On the command bar, tap Connect. If a wireless network is detected, a similar screen appears, tap Connect on the command bar. > Settings . To add a wireless network: If your preferred wireless network is not automatically detected, you can add the network provided you know the wireless network settings.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Wireless communication features 5 Tap Next. 6 7 8 In the Authentication drop-down list, select the authentication method. In the Data Encryption drop-down list, select an encryption method. Tap “The key is automatically provided” check box or enter the network key. NOTE: Obtain network security settings from the network administrator. 9 Tap Next. 10 11 12 Tap the “Use IEEE 802.1x network access control” check box.
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Managing wireless connections Managing wireless connections Using Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager provides easy management to the wireless features on your device. This program complements your device’s integrated wireless card enabling you to turn the wireless features on and off and allows for centralized management of the WiFi, Bluetooth, and Phone settings.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Managing wireless connections To activate Bluetooth via the Wireless Manager: 1 On the Today screen, tap Wireless Manager . Tap to launch the Wireless Manager. 2 On the Wireless Manager screen, tap Bluetooth. 3 Tap Done. To activate WiFi connection via the Wireless Manager: 1 2 On the Today screen, tap Wireless Manager Tap WiFi > Done. . To activate Phone via the Wireless Manager: 1 2 On the Today screen, tap Wireless Manager Tap Phone > Done. .
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Managing wireless connections 2 Tap Menu > Disconnect Cellular Data. Configuring the multiple wireless settings Using Wireless Manager, you can set Phone, Bluetooth, and WiFi settings. To configure the Phone settings: 1 On the Wireless Manager screen, tap Menu. 2 Select Phone Settings. The Phone Settings screen has four tabs—Phone, Services, Network, and Band. See “Phone preferences” on page 136 for the configuration options available for each tab.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Getting connected Getting connected After configuring your device’s wireless settings you can now define the network settings you’ll be using to access the Internet, connect to your office network, and view intranet URLs. For help information on performing the following procedures, tap Help from the screen you’re having difficulty with. Once you’ve establish these network settings; use Internet Explorer Mobile to view Internet and intranet sites.
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Getting connected Flight Mode Flight Mode allows you to turn off all the active wireless connections for safe use on an airplane. To turn off wireless connections: 1 Press and hold the End button for five seconds. 2 Select Yes when the Turn On Flight Mode notification appears. All active wireless connections are turned off. When you want to turn the wireless connections back on, press and hold the End button for five seconds.
5 W i r el e s s C omm un ic a ti o ns Getting connected (a) (b) Repeat steps 1 and 2, then on the Tasks tab, tap Set up my proxy server under My Work Network. On the Modem or VPN tab, tap and hold a connection name, then select Connect from the pop-up menu. Viewing intranet URLs If you’ll be connecting to intranet sites that have periods in their URLs (e.g. intranet.corporatename.com), you must add them the to Work URL Exceptions list.
5 Wire less Co mmu nicat i on s Getting connected To set up an e-mail account: For an explanation on any of the setup screens, tap > Messaging > Help . 1 Tap 2 3 Tap Menu > Tools > New Account. Select the e-mail type from the drop-down list, then tap Next. If you have selected an Outlook E-mail account, messages on the Microsoft Outlook Inbox folder on your computer will synchronize to your device’s Outlook E-mail Inbox during the next time you perform an ActiveSync synchronization. .
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs 6 Using the Windows Mobile Programs • • • • • Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs Microsoft Office Mobile programs Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for Pocket PC Internet Explorer Mobile Pocket MSN Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs Microsoft Outlook Mobile includes Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, Notes, Tasks, and Messaging. You can use these programs individually or in tandem with each other.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs Scheduling an appointment 1 2 If you are in Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. Tap Menu > New Appointment. Tap to choose from a predefined text. Tap to choose previously entered location. Tap to select a date. Tap to select a time. Notes is a good place for maps, directions, or meeting reminders. 3 4 5 Using the soft keyboard, enter the appointment details. To select a field, tap it.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs Beaming an appointment You can send an appointment to another IR- or Bluetooth-enabled device by beaming it. 1 If you intend to send the appointment: • Via IR: Ensure that the two devices have IR turned on, then align the IR port of your device with that of the other device so that they are unobstructed and within close range.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs • To save storage space on your device, synchronize appointments within a convenient date range. Perform the following: (a) Connect your device to your computer. (b) In ActiveSync on your computer, if the details pane is not open, click Show Details. (c) Double-click Calendar, then select an interval in “Synchronize only the past”. Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends’ and colleagues’ contact information.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs 4 After completing the contact details, tap ok. To find a contact: There are several ways to find a contact. • Using the MC35 keypad, press the starting letter of the contact name • Tap one of the letter blocks displayed across the top of the contact list. • Use the Smart Lookup function by entering the first few letters of the contact you’re looking for in the search box under the navigation bar.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs • • Using the contact list abbreviation (a) Tap the letter in the right column next to the contact you want to call. The contact’s summary screen appears. (b) Tap which number to call or send e-mail/text messages. The letter that appears opposite a contact entry corresponds to a particular contact information.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs 2 3 Tap Send E-mail or Send Text Message. - or Move the joystick up or down to select either Send option, then press the joystick to enable it. Messaging opens to a new message screen with the “To” box automatically filled out with the selected contact’s e-mail address/SMS number. Proceed to composing the message. To send a message from a contact card: 1 Tap any of the listed e-mail/text addresses.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do and prioritize them based on their importance and urgency. To open Tasks: • Tap > Programs > Tasks . Tasks opens to the task list. To change the way task information is displayed in the list, tap Menu > Options. Indicates high priority. Tap to create a short to-do task. Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to set the selected task as Active or Complete.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs • Sort tasks based on their completion status, priority level, subject, start date, or due date. Tap Menu > Sort By, then select a sort criteria. Beaming a task item You can send a task item to another IR- or Bluetooth-enabled device either from the task list or from a task summary screen.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it is included in the note as an icon. If the note list displays, it is created as a stand-alone recording. The option to create notes is integrated in other Outlook Mobile programs.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs • • Rename notes to identify them in a more meaningful manner. Select the appropriate command from the pop-up menu or tap Menu. Sort notes based on name, date, size, or type to make searching easier. Tap the Sort By pick list on the upper right corner of the note list, then select a sort criteria. Sending a note You can send a note by beaming it to another person’s IR- or Bluetooth-enabled device, or you can send it via e-mail.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs Messaging Use Messaging to manage and organize both your e-mail and text (SMS) messages. See ”Setting an e-mail server connection” on page 61 for more information on how to set up an e-mail server connection. For instructions on how to use a text messaging service, see “Text messaging service” on page 125.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs When you receive a message, tap it to open. Unread messages are displayed in bold text. Creating an e-mail/text message Whether you want to send an e-mail or text message, you do so by changing the Account option. To do so, tap Menu > Go To > Text Messages or Outlook E-mail. The following procedures explain how to compose an e-mail message. For procedures on how to compose a text message, see page 127.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs 4 Tap Send when you've finished the message. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and sent the next time you’re online. To keep sent items: By default, sent e-mail messages are not saved on your device to help conserve memory. If you prefer to keep copies of sent e-mail messages, follow the procedure below: 1 In the message list, tap Menu > Tools > Options.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs 4 5 6 7 Select the “Use signature with this account” option. You can use the signature for new messages only, or you can select the “Use signature when replying and forwarding” option to append it to all outgoing messages. Enter a signature in the box. Tap ok.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Office Mobile programs • 5 If you want to include email attachments, select the “Include file attachments” option. To limit the size of synchronized attachments, select the “Only if smaller than” option and enter a size limit. Attachments larger than this limit will not be synchronized with your device. • If you want to synchronize folders other than Inbox, click Select Folders, then select the subfolders that you want to synchronize.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Office Mobile programs To open Word Mobile: • Tap > Programs > Word Mobile The Word Mobile document list displays. . Using the Word Mobile document list The Word Mobile document list is the default screen when you open Word Mobile. Every time you tap ok in an open document, this list displays. • Tap a file in the document list to open it. You can open only one document at a time.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Office Mobile programs Tap Menu > File > Save As to customize the save settings. Tap to return to the document list (changes are saved automatically). Tap and hold anywhere in the document to display a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to view the toolbar, change Zoom options, and enable text wrapping.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Office Mobile programs Synchronizing Word documents You can synchronize Word documents created on your computer with your device. Note the following reminders when selecting this option. • Word Mobile does not support synchronization of password-protected files. You must first remove the password protection in Word on your computer if you want to view the document on the device.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Office Mobile programs Using the Excel Mobile workbook list The Excel Mobile workbook list is the default screen when you open Excel Mobile. Every time you tap ok in an open workbook, this list displays. • Tap a file in the workbook list to open it. You can open only one workbook at a time. • To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list, then select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Office Mobile programs • • • • Show and hide screen elements. • Tap View, then tap the elements you want to show or hide. You might want to freeze the top and left-most panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet. (a) Select the cell where you want to freeze panes. (b) Tap View > Freeze Panes. Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. (a) Tap View > Split.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Microsoft Office Mobile programs 2 Tap the slide show you want to view. 3 Tap the current slide to advance to the next slide. To stop a slide show presentation: In a PowerPoint Mobile presentation, tap and hold 84 , then tap End Show.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Microsoft Office Mobile programs To change the slide show presentation: 1 2 In a PowerPoint Mobile presentation, tap and hold Tap the Orientation tab, then select the orientation. , then tap Show Options. To navigate between slides: 1 2 In a PowerPoint Mobile presentation, tap and hold the Go to Slide. Tap the slide you want to view.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Windows Media Player Windows Media Player Enjoy your favorite music and movies on the road, online or offline, with the new Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for Pocket PC. The Player provides you with the highest quality audio and video experience for your mobile entertainment and it works seamlessly with Windows Media Player 10 on your Windows XP-based computer.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Windows Media Player The library The library contains links to your playlists and audio or video files. You can sort content by criteria such as artist name, album title or genre. By default, Windows Media Player 10 Mobile automatically searches your device for compatible digital media files and adds them to the My Device library.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Windows Media Player To add items to the Now Playing playlist: 1 On the Library screen, tap Menu > Library. 2 Select a library in the Library pick list (for example a storage card). TIP: If the Player does not detect new files that you copied to your device, you can manually update the library by tapping Menu > Update Library. After the files have been added, tap Done.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Windows Media Player To edit the Now Playing playlist: 1 On the Player screen, tap Now Playing. - or Tap Menu > Library > Now Playing, then the playlist you want to edit. 2 Perform any of the following: • Tap to move the selected item up in the playlist. You can also tap and drag an item to move it up in the playlist. • Tap to move the selected item down in the playlist. You can also tap and drag an item to move it down in the playlist.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Windows Media Player Viewing track properties You can check the file properties of a track for your reference. You can do this either in a playlist screen or in the Player screen. To view track properties from a playlist: 1 On the Library screen, tap My Playlists. 2 Tap a playlist category. 3 On the Playlist screen, tap or play a file. 4 Tap Menu > Properties. 5 6 Tap the scroll bar to view more fields. Tap ok.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Windows Media Player File Playback The Player supports playback of the following file formats: • Windows Media - Including .asf, .asx, .wax, .wm, .wma, .wmv, .wmx, and .wvx files. • MPEG - .mp3 files You can play files stored in your device, a storage card, or a network. Playing a file stored in your device or in a storage card If you want to use files stored in a storage card, install the card to your device.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Windows Media Player 4 Tap ok. Screen shifts to the Player screen. Playback controls The user interface of the Windows Media Player Mobile Playback screen lets you easily manage all aspects of the track playback. The screenshot below shows the functions of the Playback control buttons, as well as all available menus. Displays the rating of the current file Displays the track title, artist name, and/or genre. Adjust the progress of the current track.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Windows Media Player 2 Tap the Previous or Next button to locate a skin. 3 Tap ok. The Player switches to skin mode. Changing your audio and video settings You can change the audio and video settings of the Player to suit your listening preferences. To set audio and video preferences: 1 On the Playback screen, tap Menu > Options > Playback tab.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Windows Media Player 3 Tap the Video tab, then perform the following: • In the “Play video in full screen” list, select a screen size for video playback. • Select the “Scale to fit in window” option to scale down oversized video files (typically over 240 x 176 pixels). 4 Tap ok. Changing your network settings You can define Player settings for connecting to a network to optimized playback of streaming media.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Windows Media Player Changing the startup screen You can define the startup screen when you start the Windows Media Player Mobile. To change the startup screen: 1 On the Playback screen, tap Menu > Options > Library tab. 2 Perform one of the following: • Select the “Start Player on Library screen” option, to show the Library screen when you start the Windows Media Player Mobile.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Internet Explorer Mobile Licenses and Protected files Some digital media content from the Internet, CD tracks, and videos have associated licenses that protect them from being unlawfully distributed or shared. Licenses are managed and created using digital rights management (DRM), which is the technology for securing content and managing the rights for its access. Some licenses may prevent you from playing files that are copied to your device.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Internet Explorer Mobile Viewing the History list • Tap Menu > History. To change the number of days of links stored in the History list and clear the History list: 1 On the Internet Explorer Mobile main screen, tap Menu > Tools > Options > Memory tab. 2 3 4 Tap the pick list under “Save links to pages visited in the past” to set the number of days of links. Tap Clear History to delete the stored links. Tap ok.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Internet Explorer Mobile To add a favorite link: 1 While on the page you want to add, tap and hold on the page. 2 Tap Add to Favorites from the pop-up menu. 3 4 5 Make the changes you want on the Name and Address boxes. In the Create in list, select the folder where you want the link to be stored. Tap Add, then tap ok.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Pocket MSN To download a mobile favorite: 1 Right-click the mobile favorite, then click Properties. 2 On the Download tab, specify the number of links deep you want to download. To conserve device memory, go only one level deep. 3 Synchronize your device and computer. Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Pocket MSN To sign in to Pocket MSN: Signing in to Pocket MSN helps to maintain a secure access to your MSN Hotmail and MSN Messenger accounts. 1 Tap > Today 2 Tap Tap here to sign in to Pocket MSN. 3 Enter your sign-in name and password. Select the “Save password” option so you need not enter these information again the next time you sign in. Tap Sign In. 4 100 .
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Pocket MSN MSN Hotmail MSN Hotmail on your device lets you access your Hotmail Inbox. NOTE: Make sure you create a connection to the internet before using MSN Hotmail. To view your Hotmail Inbox: 1 Tap > Programs > Pocket MSN . 2 Tap MSN Hotmail. To synchronize your Hotmail Inbox so you see your latest e-mail messages, tap Menu > Send/Receive.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Pocket MSN To keep your Hotmail Inbox up-to-date: 1 2 Tap > Programs > Pocket MSN Tap Options > Hotmail. . 3 Tap the “Download new e-mail automatically” check box. 4 Tap ok. To create an e-mail message: 1 On the Hotmail Inbox screen, tap New. 2 Enter the e-mail add of your intended recipients in the “To” box. 3 Enter the subject in the Subject line. 4 Compose your message. 5 Tap Send when you have finished the message.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Pocket MSN MSN Messenger MSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program that lets you: • See who is online • Send and receive instant messages • Conduct instant message conversations with groups of contacts Requirements to use MSN Messenger • • • • For MSN Messenger Service, a Passport. If you have a Hotmail® or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at http://www.passport.com.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Pocket MSN 104 2 Tap MSN Mobile Home. 3 Tap Sign In. 4 Tap Get a new Windows live ID.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Pocket MSN 5 Select your carrier. 6 7 Enter your mobile phone number for confirmation. Your sign-in name and password are established the first time you sign into Pocket MSN. Tap OK. 8 To sign in to your account: 1 Tap anywhere on the MSN Messenger screen. 2 Enter your sign-in name and password. Select the Save password check box so you need not enter these information again the next time you sign in.
6 Usin g t he Wind ow s M obile Prog rams Pocket MSN 3 Tap Sign In. If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your contacts will show up on your device without being added again. NOTE: To sign in after connecting to a wireless network, tap Menu > Options > Messenger, then follow the directions on the screen. To work with contacts: The MSN Messenger screen shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories.
6 U s ing th e Wind ow s Mo bile Prog ra ms Pocket MSN Tips when chatting with contacts • • • To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap Menu > Chat, then tap the contact you want to invite. To return back to your chat window, tap Menu > Chat, then select the person with whom you were chatting. To see if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. To sign out of your account: • Tap Menu > Sign Out.
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7 U s ing Ph on e Phone setup 7 Using Phone The phone function of your MC35 EDA boasts of standard cell phone features—such as mailbox and text messages—as well as several handy call features including Speed Dial, Caller ID, Conference Call, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Voice Mail and Text messages, Fixed Dialing, Call Barring, Call History, speakerphone, note taking, voice mail, and emergency number setting. The Phone program is integrated with both Microsoft Contacts and Messaging.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone setup 5 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Note the proper position of the SIM card—the card connector (i.e., gold area) should be facing downward with the beveled corner fitting the lower-left corner of the recess area. 5 4 3 6 7 Press the SIM card holder down. Slide the SIM card holder to the left to lock it into place. 6 7 8 Reinstall the battery pack. See “To install the battery pack” on page 2 for instructions.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone setup Entering your PIN After installing the SIM card you’ll be able to activate your mobile service connection. In most cases, SIM cards are preset with a PIN (Personal Identity Number), provided by your mobile service provider. To enter your PIN: 1 2 Tap > Phone . On the Dialer screen, enter the preset PIN from your mobile phone service provider. 3 Tap Enter. If you consecutively enter a wrong PIN for three times, the SIM card is blocked.
7 Usin g P hon e Dialer screen Dialer screen To launch the Dialer screen, tap > Phone or press the Send button . This icon indicates the status of the mobile service connection. Last number called is displayed here. Tap to back space over individual numbers. Soft keypad for inputting. Tap to view the Speed Dial list. Tap to view the Call History entries. Tap call the currently displayed number. Tap Menu, then Options to view Phone Settings. Tap to view the Contacts list.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone operation Phone status icons The list below shows the Phone-related status icons. Icon Name Description Network search Indicates that the device is attempting to establish mobile service connection. No network Indicates that the device is not able to establish mobile service connection. Phone off Indicates that the phone is off. In network service Indicates that the phone is connected to a network.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone operation To turn on the phone function: 1 Launch the Wireless Manager application: • On the Today screen, tap Wireless Manager . Tap to launch the Wireless Manager. -or• 114 on the upper right corner On the Today screen, tap the signal icon of the screen, then from the Phone callout, tap Wireless Manager.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone operation 2 On the Wireless Manager screen, tap Phone to turn on phone function. The signal icon changes indicating the MC35 is searching for a mobile connection. This may take a few seconds. The signal icon changes to to once a mobile connection is established. , and To turn off the phone function: 1 Launch the Wireless Manager application. • 2 On the Today screen, tap Wireless Manager -or- . • On the Today screen, tap the signal icon and select Wireless Manager.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone operation Answering a call • On the Call Notification callout, tap Answer or press the Send button. Rejecting a call • On the Call Notification callout, tap Ignore or press the End button. Depending on your mobile service subscription, either a busy tone is sent out, or the call is forwarded to your voice mailbox. Ending a call • Tap End or press the End button. Adjusting the phone volume To adjust the phone volume, you must do so during a call.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone operation Muting a call During a call you can mute the microphone so that the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you, but you can still hear him or her. This is useful if, for example, you do not want the other person to hear a conversation or background noise on your side of the call. To mute a call: • During a call, tap Mute to toggle the mute function on and off.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone operation To make a call using Microsoft Contacts: There are several ways to make a call in Contacts. In this section, only the method using the hardware buttons is described. See "Calling a contact" on page 67 for instructions on other methods. 1 Tap > Contacts . Contacts opens to the contact list. 2 Type a name or number, or move the joystick up or down to scroll through the contact list and select the contact you want to call.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone operation • Alternatively, if you don’t remember the position of a number in the Speed Dial list follow the steps below: (a) (b) (c) Tap Speed Dial . On the Speed Dial screen, press the joystick to go through the list to find the number you want to call. Once the number is selected, you can either press the joystick or the Send button to initiate the call. Tap to adjust voice mail settings. Tap a Speed Dial number to call that contact. Tap to edit contact details.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone operation To make a call using SIM Manager: SIM Manager is a program you can use to view and manage the contents of your SIM card. 1 Tap 2 On the System tab, tap SIM Manager Wait for the SIM card contents to load. 3 Scroll to the SIM contact you want to call and perform any of the following: • Press the joystick. • • > Settings . . Press the Send button. Tap and hold the SIM contact, then select Call from the pop-up menu.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone features 6 7 8 If you want to use a passcode, enter the alphanumeric passcode for the Bluetoothenabled hands-free device, then tap Next. You can find the passcode in the manufacturer’s documentation for your hands-free device. Tap Finish. Select the check box for the Hands Free service, and tap Finish. To make an International call: For making a call to an overseas number that is not stored either in your SIM card or on your device, follow the steps below.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone features Call notification and identification The Call Notification feature lets you know if another person is trying to call you when you are talking on the phone. When this happens the following callout appears. The Caller Identification feature matches the incoming call number with those stored in Contacts so you know who is calling you.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone features Conference call With the Conference Call feature you can create a conversation line between several callers. You can either, put a call on hold, then dial another number and wait for it to be picked up; or accept an incoming call when you already have one in progress. To set up a conference call: • During a call with two active numbers, tap Menu > Conference. If the conference connection is successful the word “Conference” will appear in the input area of the Dialer screen.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone features The new recording appears as an embedded icon. 6 Tap ok. To view a call note: You can view call notes either from the Call History screen or from the Notes program. • On the Call History screen: 124 (a) Tap Call History (b) (c) Select a log item marked with this icon. Tap and hold the selected log item, then tap View Note from the pop-up menu. .
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone features • On the Notes screen: Tap the call note from the list. A call note’s label corresponds to the name or phone number of the related contact. Call note Text messaging service Just like a regular mobile phone, you can send and receive text messages using your device. Your account is automatically setup in Inbox when you activated your mobile service subscription. To view a text message: You can view a text message whether the phone function is on or off.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone features The Caller Identification feature matches incoming text message numbers with those stored in Contacts so you know who is sending you a message. Furthermore, the “New Text Message” callout gives you the option to call the sender or save, dismiss, or delete the message. • When the phone function is off, you can still view received text message in Messaging: (a) Tap (b) (c) (d) Tap the pick list on the top-left corner to display the navigator panel. Tap Inbox.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone features NOTE: If the phone function is turned off and you tried to call the sender, send a reply, or forward the message, you will be prompted to turn the phone function on. To create a text message: 1 On the Dialer screen, tap Menu > View Contact. The contact’s information displays. 2 3 4 Tap the Summary tab, then tap Send Text Message. -orTap Menu > Send Text Message. In the To field, enter the SMS number of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone features The auto-correct feature automatically fixes common spelling errors as you type so your messages are more accurate. The character counter lets you see and control the size of the message as you compose. If you want to know if your text message was received, tap Menu, Message Options, then select the Request SMS text message delivery notification check box. 5 Tap Send when you've finished the message. If the phone function is turned on, your text message will be sent out.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone features • Tap the New Text Message Notification icon informing you of the new voice mail, then tap Menu > Call sender from the “New Text message” callout. Contacts integration Your device’s phone function is integrated with other applications making it easy for you to share contacts—phone numbers—between programs. Listed below are the places where contacts can be stored on your device: • Microsoft Contacts Your contact list contains phone numbers that you can use in Phone.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone features To export a contact to Speed Dial: 1 Perform one of the following: • Tap and hold a contact to display the pop-up menu, then tap Add to Speed Dial. • Tap a contact to select it, then tap Menu > Add to Speed Dial. 2 3 4 In the next screen add the contact details. Select a location. You can either: • Accept the default location which is the first available position in the Speed Dial list.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone features 4 On the Contact screen add additional contact details. 5 Tap ok or press the joystick. The call details in the Call History for the transferred number will change to display the contact name specified. Call History All calls made on your device are recorded in Call History. It provides the time and duration of all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, and a summary of total calls. You can refer to it to access any notes taken during a call.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone features To change the Call History view: You can limit the number of entries that appear on the Call History list according to specific criteria, such as All Calls, Missed, Outgoing, Incoming, or By Caller. 1 2 On the Dialer screen, tap Call History . Tap Menu > Filter, then select a different view. For example, you can view only missed or incoming calls. If you want to see list of all calls related a specific contact, select By Caller, then select a contact name.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone features Call details Call History allows you to check the date and time a call was made, as well as the duration. To view call details: • Find the call you are interested in, then tap it once. Call history limit To minimize the memory space occupied by the Call History items, you can set a limit for the number of entries retained after a specific period of time. You can also delete items that you no longer need.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone profiles 2 On the Call Timers screen, tap the ”Delete call history items older than” pick list, then, tap a time period option. Tap to select a basis for the call history limit. 3 Tap ok. To delete individual Call History entries: • Tap and hold the entry you want to delete, then from the pop-up menu, select Delete. To delete all Call History entries: • From the command bar, tap Menu> Delete All Calls. Phone profiles Your device supports five types of preset profiles.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone profiles To create a new phone profile: 1 Tap 2 3 On the System tab, tap Phone Profiles Tap New > Yes. > Settings . 4 5 Define the phone profile settings. Tap ok. . To change a phone profile setting: 1 Tap a profile setting that you want to change. 2 Tap Menu > Edit. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Enter a profile name. Set the ring volume for incoming voice calls and messages by pressing the Volume key up or down.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone preferences 12 Tap OK > Yes. To delete a phone profile: 1 Tap a profile setting. 2 Tap Menu > Delete. 3 Tap Yes > OK. Phone preferences You can configure most features of the phone function to suit your preferences. You do this by accessing the Phone option under Settings. To access Phone settings: • On the Dialer screen, tap Menu > Options. - or From any other screen, tap > Settings > Personal tab > Phone .
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone preferences To listen to a ring tone: • Select the ring tone file you want to play, then tap the Play button. To stop ring tone playback, tap the Stop button. To customize the ring tone options: To have a more personalized batch of ring tones to choose from, you can download additional sound files to your device. File formats supported include .wav, .wma, .mp3, and .mid.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone preferences 2 3 4 5 Tap a contact in the contact list (or select it using the joystick), a summary screen displays. This is referred to as a contact card. Tap Menu > Edit. On the Ring tone list, select a voice recording. Tap ok. Configuring your PIN Under the Security options, you can change your PIN and have it enabled or disabled. To enable your PIN: • Select the “Require PIN when phone is used” check box.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone preferences • 4 Block outgoing calls • All calls - to prevent any calls from being made from your device • International - to block outgoing international calls • International except to home country - to block all outgoing international calls other than those being made to the set home country • Off - to disable call barring for all outgoing calls Tap ok.
7 Usin g P hon e Phone preferences • • No answer - forward calls to a specific phone number when you can’t answer your phone • Unavailable - forward calls to a specific phone number when the phone is turned off or you are unreachable • Busy - forward calls to specific phone number when the line is busy To disable call forwarding, deselect all the check boxes. 4. Tap ok. Call waiting This service allows you to receive another call during an active call.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone preferences Voice mail and text messages By default your device will automatically detect and set the voice mail and text messages access numbers provided by your mobile service provider. You can view these numbers for your reference. To view voice mail and text messages numbers: 1 On the services list, tap Voice Mail and Text Messages. 2 Tap the Get Settings button (retrieving settings may take a few minutes).
7 Usin g P hon e Phone preferences To edit entries: 1 On the services list, tap Fixed Dialing. 2 Tap the Get Settings button (retrieving settings may take a few minutes). 3 Select the number pattern, then tap Menu. 4 Tap Edit, then enter PIN2 and tap Done. 5 Enter the new number, name, and position, then tap Done. Network tab This tab allows you to configure settings related to mobile service networks. The currently activated network is indicated on the first line of this tab.
7 U s ing Ph on e Phone preferences 2 3 4 To include a listed network as a preferred network, tap the check box opposite it. To set the priority level, tap a preferred network, then tap the Move Up or Move Down buttons. Tap ok. Band tab MC35 operates on the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 bands. Use the Band tab to select a GSM band for your device to operate on. To set your device’s roam mode: 1 On the Band tab, select a GSM band. 2 Tap Apply.
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8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Phone management programs 8 Using MC35 Companion Programs • • • • Phone management programs Wireless communication programs Media-related programs Product download-related programs Phone management programs These programs help you manage the contents of your SIM card.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Phone management programs To copy a SIM contact to your device: 1 Tap > Settings . 2 On the System tab, tap SIM Manager . Wait for the SIM card contents to load. This may take a few seconds. 3 Tap and hold a SIM contact, then select Save To Contacts.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Phone management programs To export SIM text messages to the Inbox folder: • On the SIM Manager screen, tap Menu > Tools > Export All Messages to Inbox. To create a new SIM contact: 1 On the SIM Manager screen, tap New. 2 Enter the contact name and phone number. 3 Tap Add. Procedures on how to perform the various SIM Manager operations is integrated on “Chapter 7 Using Phone” on page 109.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Wireless communication programs Wireless communication programs • • • • • Internet Sharing Push to Talk GPRS Setting Terminal Services Client Express GPS Connect Internet Sharing Internet Sharing enables your computer to use the device as a modem for connecting to the Internet. To open Internet Sharing: • Tap > Programs > Internet Sharing . To use MC35 as a modem: 1 Connect your device to your computer using USB cable or a Bluetooth.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Wireless communication programs Push to Talk NOTE: Push to Talk application is not available on all configurations. Push to Talk (PTT) is a walkie-talkie style service that provides simple communication with one person or with a group of people having compatible devices. With PTT, conversations are sent over cellular networks and only one person can talk at a time and then only by pressing the Push to Talk button.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Wireless communication programs Using PTT To initialize your PTT service: 1 Begin initializing your PTT service by performing one of the following: • Press the Push to Talk button on your device. • 2 3 4 150 Tap > Programs > Push to Talk . Tap Yes. Set your PTT user name, then tap ok. A confirmation message box is displayed. Tap ok. When activation is complete, notification prompt is displayed and the User Presence icon appears on the navigation bar.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Wireless communication programs To create an individual PTT contact: 1 Perform one of the following: • On the PTT Menu screen, tap PTT Contacts > Menu > Add Contact. 2 • On the PTT Menu screen, tap Add Contact. Enter the name and mobile number of your contact. -orOpen Contacts, then select a contact to add to PTT.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Wireless communication programs 3 Tap ok. The newly added contact, Jim Skinner, appears in the list next to the Invitation in progress icon . To edit a PTT contact: 1 Perform one of the following: • On the PTT Menu screen, tap PTT Contacts > a contact > Menu > Edit. 2 • Tap and hold a contact in the PTT Contact list, then tap Edit. Enter a new name for the contact, then tap ok. The number in the screen is read only and cannot be modified.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Wireless communication programs To create a PTT group: 1 Perform one of the following: • On the PTT Menu screen, tap PTT Contacts > Menu > Add Group. • On the PTT Menu screen, tap Add Group. 2 Enter a name for the new group and tap ok. Tap to create new PTT contacts. 3 Select a contact to add in the group, then tap ok. New group appears with the Invitation in progress icon. To delete a PTT group: 1 On the PTT Contacts screen, select a group name.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Wireless communication programs PTT Contacts status icons The list below shows the status icons that appear next to the individuals in PTT Contacts. Icon Name Description Invitation in Progress Displays when you have sent an invitation to join a group or you are waiting for an individual to accept your invitation. Once a member accepts, this status will change to Available.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Wireless communication programs To view PTT Call History: Perform one of the following: • Press and hold the Push to Talk button. • During an incoming call, tap Menu > PTT Call History. • On the PTT Call History screen, perform the following: • Make a PTT call by selecting a contact and pressing the Push to Talk button. Initiating PTT calls to dynamic or quick groups is not allowed. • Delete all or select items in the list by tapping Menu > Delete > All or Selected.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Wireless communication programs Configuring the PTT Settings You can configure most features of the PTT to suit your preferences. You do this by accessing the Set Your Name, Auto Accept Off, or PTT is On commands in the PTT menu. To change your presence status: 1 Press the Push to Talk button. 2 Tap Menu > My Availability > turn it On or Off. To auto accept invites: 1 On the PTT Menu screen, tap Auto Accept Off. 2 156 Tap Yes.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Wireless communication programs To turn PTT off: 1 On the PTT Menu screen, tap Auto Accept Off. 2 3 Tap Yes. To turn it on, tap PTT is On on the PTT Menu screen. GPRS Setting NOTE: GPRS Settings application is not available on all configurations. General Packet Radio Service or GPRS Setting is a communication software for creating a GPRS connection. It is pre-installed on your device.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Wireless communication programs 3 4 5 6 In the Telephone Company list, select the APN of your mobile phone service provider. If required by your provider to change the connection name, modem type, APN name, tap View. Tap Next. If a user name and password are provided by your mobile ISP, enter the user name and password. Tap Finish, then tap ok on the confirmation prompt.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Wireless communication programs 3 4 To connect to a server you have previously connected to, tap a server in the Recent Servers list. To connect to a new server, enter the server’s name in the Server field. Select the “Limit size of desktop to fit on the screen” check box only if you intend to use applications that have been specifically sized for use with a mobile device. Tap Connect.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Wireless communication programs Express GPS Connect MC35 is integrated with the latest GPS (Global Positioning System) technology to quickly compute positions in locations where GPS signals are barely detectable. Optimum GPS performance can be achieved with Express GPS Connect. This program operates by transferring GPS satellite data (ephemeris information) from the Internet to your device, where it is stored in memory.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Wireless communication programs How to improve GPS performance Your MC35 computes your position faster and more accurately, provided the following are adhered to: • Always operate with current Express GPS Connect data. • Configure your MC35 to automatically update Express GPS Connect data. • Keep the MC35 away from other electronic devices that may emit radio waves (such as laptop computers and USB devices).
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Wireless communication programs To download the Express GPS Connect data file using Settings: 1 Tap 2 3 On the Connections tab, tap Express GPS Connect Tap Download Now. > Settings . . To download the Express GPS Connect data file using the Express GPS Connect icon: 1 2 On the Today screen, tap the Express GPS Connect icon lower right corner of the screen. Tap Download Now. 3 Tap ok.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Wireless communication programs Configuring the Express GPS Connect You can set preference settings on how to use Express GPS Connect. You can perform the following configuration options in Express GPS Connect: • Specify Express GPS Connect to obtain satellite data updates. • Specify Express GPS Connect to automatically update using a GPRS connection. • Specify Express GPS Connect to show expiration reminders and warnings.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs 3 On the Express GPS Connect screen, tap the About tab. 4 Tap Advanced > Factory Reset. This removes all of the Express GPS Connect internal operating information and restores the factory default settings. Media-related programs • • • Pictures & Videos Camera Camera Wedge Pictures & Videos Pictures & Videos extends your device’s function to the visual scene with its image management, viewer and editing functions.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Media-related programs To open Pictures & Videos: • Tap > Programs > Pictures & Videos . Tap to launch the Camera application. Pictures & Videos opens to a thumbnail view of all image files stored on the My Pictures folder on your device and/or on a storage card attached to your device.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs Organizing photos and videos You can use Pictures & Videos to organize and search for images stored on your MC35 or on a SD/MMC card. You can also edit images and send them as an MMS or e-mail attachment, view a slide show of your pictures or set a picture as a background on the Today screen. Pictures & Videos display images in any of the three view modes— thumbnail (default), full screen, and slide show.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Media-related programs 2 Perform any of the following: • Tap Cut to move image file to the Storage Card folder. • Tap Copy to create a duplicate image file. This is useful when you want to edit an image but still want to retain an original copy of the image. • Tap Delete to remove the selected thumbnail from its location. You are prompted to confirm the deletion. • Tap Send to attach image as an attachment to an e-mail.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs To crop part of an image: You have the option to specify a portion of an image and then save that portion as a new JPEG file. 1 Tap Menu > Edit. 2 Tap Menu > Crop to enable the Crop tool. 3 Drag your stylus across part of the image you want to crop. 4 Tap inside the selection. 5 6 Tap Menu > Save As. Fill out the fields in the Save As screen. 7 Tap ok.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Media-related programs 3 Tap the Magnify button to enable the zoom selection tools. The full screen image zooms in and a red selection border automatically appears on the image inside the zoom selection panel. 4 Perform any of the following: • Tap to magnify the size of the image. • Tap to reduce the size of the image. • Tap to zoom into an image. • • 5 Tap to return the image to its original view size.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs Slide show mode You can view images in a slide show much like viewing a PowerPoint presentation in your computer. Images are adjusted to fit the entire display area and are shown in a five seconds interval (default). To view image in slide show mode: • In thumbnail mode, tap Menu > Play Slide Show. During the slide show, you can use hardware buttons to control the image display.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Media-related programs Customizing Pictures & Videos Using the Options command you can set preference settings on how to use Pictures & Videos. To customize Pictures & Videos: 1 On either thumbnail or full screen mode, tap Menu > Options. 2 On the General tab, set the following options: • 3 Select the size of the pictures you want to send through e-mail. Only pictures sent through an e-mail message is resized, the original picture remains unchanged.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs 4 On the Camera tab, set the following options: 5 In the Save files to list, select to save image files to onboard memory or built-in storage. In the Type filename prefix box, enter the prefix to be used as a default title for the image file. • In the Still image compression level list, set a compression level when saving the image. The high quality setting provides the best image quality but more memory is required.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Media-related programs Camera With the Camera application you can take pictures and shoot videos, and modify settings with Camera while you are on mobile. The images and video clips are automatically saved in the Pictures & Videos application, where you can view and edit them. By default captured images or videos are saved as JPEG or WMV file.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs 2 • Open Pictures & Videos, then tap Camera on the command bar. Tap Menu > Video. To switch back to camera mode, tap Menu > Still. Camera capture mode The MC35 offers two types of camera capture mode: • Camera - for taking pictures and recording videos • Bar code - for capturing a bar code data To select a camera capture mode: • Slide the Camera/Bar Code switch to the Camera icon icon to switch from one capture mode to another.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Media-related programs To take photos using burst mode: Burst mode is a way to take a series of quick pictures. 1 Launch the Camera application. 2 Tap Menu > Mode > Burst. 3 Press the Camera button to take the picture. To stop a burst of pictures before all pictures have been taken, close Camera. To take photos using timer: Using the timer, you can take a self-portrait. Just place the device on a stable support and press the camera button, then get into position.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs 2 Tap Menu > Quality. To select picture compression: You can set the compression level for the pictures you take. Note that selecting a high quality picture increases the size of the file significantly. 1 On the Camera screen, tap Menu > Video. 2 Tap Menu > Options > Camera tab. 3 In the Still Image compression level box, tap the desired compression level.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Media-related programs 6 Press the Camera button to capture the bar code data. The device beeps when the bar code data is captured. 7 8 Tap the x button to exit the CamWedge Test screen. Exit the CamWedge application. • On the Test screen menu bar, tap Exit > Exit. To view photos and video clips: 1 Tap > Programs > Pictures & Videos 2 Tap the picture or video clip that you want to see. .
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs CamWedge CamWedge enables bar code data capture with the MC35. To open CamWedge: • Tap > Programs > CamWedge . Once activated, the CamWedge icon appears on the lower right corner of the Today screen. Bar code data capture is enabled by default when CamWedge is launched. A check mark appears alongside Barcode in the menu when it is enabled. To view the CamWedge menu: • Tap > Programs > CamWedge .
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Media-related programs To specify the bar code prefix/suffix options: 1 On the CamWedge menu, select Barcode > Prefix/Suffix. 2 3 Set the following options: • Tap the “Allow escapes in prefix/suffix” check box to enable escape sequences to be embedded in prefix and suffix strings. Escape sequences allow non-textual data to be transmitted as part of the prefix or suffix string. All escape sequences begin with the backlash “\” character.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Media-related programs To configure the options for capturing bar codes: 1 On the CamWedge menu, select Barcode > Options. 2 3 4 5 6 Tap the “Flashlight” check box to enable the flashlight when capturing bar code data. Tap the “Press and Hold Trigger” check box causes the device to stop the bar code decoding session when the Camera button is released.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Product download-related programs Log Window The Log window displays a scrolling list of the actions performed. This does not include the captured data. The Log window is typically used to confirm the actions of the user. To open the Log window: • On the CamWedge menu, select Log. A menu bar with all of the CamWedge functions is available within the window.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Product download-related programs AirBEAM Package Builder In a typical distributed AirBEAM system, software to be transferred is organized into packages. In general, an AirBEAM package is simply a set of files that are assigned attributes both as an entire package and as individual component files. The package is assigned a version number and the transfer occurs when an updated version is available.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Product download-related programs To configure AirBEAM Smart Client: 1 Tap > Programs > AirBEAM . 2 Tap File > Configure. The Configuration screen has seven tabs that you can modify - Packages(1), Packages(2), Server, Misc(1), Misc(2), Misc(3), and Misc(4). NOTE: No inadvertent trailing spaces should be entered on the seven tabs. Information entered in these fields are case and space sensitive.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Product download-related programs 4 Tap Packages(2) tab, then set the following options: • • • • • In the Package 5 field, enter the package name of the fifth of eight packages. In the Package 6 field, enter the package name of the sixth of eight packages. In the Package 7 field, enter the package name of the seventh of eight packages. In the Package 8 field, enter the package name of the eighth of eight packages.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Product download-related programs • 6 In the Password field, enter the FTP password that corresponds to the FTP user specified in the User field. The specified password is used during the login phase of the package synchronization process. Tap Misc(1) tab, then set the following options: • • • • • In the Auto-load drop-down list, specify how the AirBEAM Smart Client is to be invoked automatically when the client device is rebooted.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Product download-related programs 7 Tap Misc(2) tab, then set the following options: • In the Auto-retry field, specify whether the AirBEAM Smart Client automatically retries if there is a failure during the synchronization process. If this feature is enabled, the AirBEAM Smart Client displays a popup dialog indicating the attempt of a retry. The popup dialog is displayed for the number of seconds specified in the Retry Delay field.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Product download-related programs 8 Tap Misc(3) tab, then set the following options: • 9 Tap the “Use DHCP server” check box to specify whether the AirBEAM Smart Client uses the DHCP response option 66 to specify the IP address of the FTP/TFTP server. If enabled, special RF network registry settings are required to force the DHCP server to return the “TFTP server name” field (option 66).
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Product download-related programs • • • • In the Sched Mode drop-down list, specify whether (and how) the scheduled mode is enabled. If enabled, schedule mode causes the AirBEAM synchronization process to occur periodically. The selections include: • Disable - The schedule mode is disabled. • Fixed time - The schedule mode is enabled. The AirBEAM synchronization will be launched once per day at the time specified in the Sched Time setting.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Product download-related programs Manual Synchronization 1 2 Configure the AirBEAM Smart Client. See “Configuring the AirBEAM Smart Client” on page 182 for more information. From the main AirBEAM CE screen, tap File, then Synchronize. Once connected, the AirBEAM Synchronize screen appears. • • • The Status List displays status messages that indicate the progress of the synchronization process. Press Enter to return to the Main Menu.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Product download-related programs Rapid Deployment Client The Rapid Deployment (RD) Client facilitates software downloads to an MC35 from a Mobility Services Platform (MSP) Console’s FTP server. The MSP Console is a web-based interface to the wireless infrastructure monitoring and management tools provided by the MSP Lite or MSP Enterprise server. When software packages are transferred to the FTP server, the MC35 on the wireless network can download them.
8 U s ing MC 35 C omp an ion Prog ra ms Product download-related programs Capturing RD Bar Codes When the MC35 captures and successfully decodes a single or multiple RD bar codes, the data encoded in the bar code can: • Reset the MC35’s connection profile. A connection profile is a set of Wireless Application parameters that the MC35 uses to access the wireless network. • Initiate downloads of one or more software packages from an FTP server to the MC35.
8 Us i n g M C3 5 C om pa ni on Pr o gr am s Product download-related programs Download Agent The Download Agent facilitates software downloads and updates from the Internet to the MC35 EDA. This program also provides information about the software download status from the Internet. To open Download Agent: • Tap > Programs > Download Agent . To install a software from the Internet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 192 2 Tap > Programs > Download Agent .
9 C us t o m i z i n g y o u r M C3 5 Adjusting system preferences 9 Customizing your MC35 • • Adjusting system preferences Program management Adjusting system preferences You can adjust the settings of your device to suit the way you work. Adjusting certain settings, such as backlight, auto power off timer, system volume, and processor speed, from the factory default settings may decrease your standby time. To access Settings: • Tap > Settings .
9 Cu stom izing you r MC 35 Adjusting system preferences Buttons Assign the Send/End button on the stereo headset/single earbud headset to commonlyused programs. You can also adjust the on-screen scrolling speed here. Input Select an input method, options for word completion and other related settings. Lock Set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your device. You also have the option to set a password hint to serve as a reminder in case you forget your password.
9 C us t o m i z i n g y o u r M C3 5 Adjusting system preferences Menus Customize what appears on the menu. MSN Options Set up the password and login settings in the MSN services. It also provides instant access to the MSN Hotmail’s Inbox, MSN Messenger’s Contact list, and options for customizing your Pocket MSN experience.
9 Cu stom izing you r MC 35 Adjusting system preferences Owner Information Enter personal information and customize text display when device is turned on. Phone Set up the phone function of your device. See “Phone preferences” on page 136 for more information.
9 C us t o m i z i n g y o u r M C3 5 Adjusting system preferences Sounds & Notification Set the volume level for system sounds and select the types of action you want to hear sounds for. You can also define how you want to be notified about different events. Options for personalizing sound notifications are also available. Today Customize the look and the information that is displayed on the Today screen.
9 Cu stom izing you r MC 35 Adjusting system preferences System tab About Displays your device’s version and copyright information; includes an option to define a device ID. Brightness Define settings for the display brightness and backlight control.
9 C us t o m i z i n g y o u r M C3 5 Adjusting system preferences Certificates View and manage the public key certificates available on your device. Clock & Alarms Change the time or set alarms. Error reporting Enable or disable error reporting.
9 Cu stom izing you r MC 35 Adjusting system preferences GPS Adjust the GPS settings. Memory Adjust allocation of storage and main memory. Phone Profiles View and edit the Phone function’s preset profiles for different operations mode.
9 C us t o m i z i n g y o u r M C3 5 Adjusting system preferences Power View power level for both the main and backup battery. To minimize power consumption, you can define settings for the auto-off function and the processor’s operation speed. Regional Settings Set default number and time display formats and other related options.
9 Cu stom izing you r MC 35 Adjusting system preferences Remove Programs Remove programs from storage memory. Screen Set the viewing orientation and text size setting. You can also recalibrate screen and enable the ClearType feature. SIM Manager Manage all contacts stored on your SIM card.
9 C us t o m i z i n g y o u r M C3 5 Adjusting system preferences System Information Displays your device’s hardware and software information. Connections tab Beam Define settings for the beam function.
9 Cu stom izing you r MC 35 Adjusting system preferences Bluetooth Use this option to configure the device’s Bluetooth settings. Connections Adjust settings for connecting to your ISP or to a local network. Express GPS Connect Enable and customize settings for the GPS connection utility.
9 C us t o m i z i n g y o u r M C3 5 Adjusting system preferences USB to PC Enable or disable the enhanced network connectivity. WiFi/Network Cards Setup wireless network connection or customize settings for your device’s network adapter. WiFi Card Setting Allows you to enable the WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) networking. To configure the wireless network connection settings, tap WiFi .
9 Cu stom izing you r MC 35 Program management Wireless Manager Enable or disable the device's wireless radios and customize WiFi, Bluetooth, and Phone settings. Program management Adding programs to your device Programs bundled with your device at the factory are stored in ROM (read-only memory). You cannot remove these programs, and you'll never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using special installation programs with a *.xip extension.
9 C us t o m i z i n g y o u r M C3 5 Program management 4 Double-click the *.exe file. • If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your computer, the installer will automatically transfer the software to your device. • If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer.
9 Cu stom izing you r MC 35 Program management To add a Start menu program using ActiveSync on your computer: 1 In the ActiveSync on your computer, click Explore to explore your device’s files and locate the program. 2 Right-click the program, and then click Create Shortcut. 3 Move the shortcut to the Start Menu folder in the Windows folder. The shortcut now appears on the menu. For more information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.
10 Use r Su ppo rt Customer support 10 User Support • • • Customer support Protecting your MC35 Troubleshooting Customer support Refer to following help resources on how to use your MC35. For information on: Operating instructions Refer to: This User Guide. It provides online reference for using your device. The guide is available for download. Visit http://support.symbol.com The MC35 Help. To view Help, tap Programs on your device > Help . See “Program list” on page 40 for more information.
10 U s er Su pp ort Protecting your MC35 Protecting your MC35 Your device is not just a financial investment but a wealthy source of personal information. It is then imperative that you protect your device from unauthorized access, as well as data loss. Using system locks There several ways that you can secure your MC35, both from accidental key presses and from unauthorized access.
10 Use r Su ppo rt Protecting your MC35 Locking the device You have the option to create a lock password that will be required to access your device after a set period of inactivity. To assign a lock password: 1 Tap 2 On the Personal tab, tap Lock > Settings . 3 On the Password tab, perform the following: . (a) 4 5 6 Select the “Prompt if device unused for” check box, then tap the pick list opposite it to set the period of inactivity before the lock password is required for access.
10 U s er Su pp ort Protecting your MC35 4 Tap Menu > Edit > Copy. 5 Tap the My Device icon (tap the folder list, labeled My Documents by default, and then My Device to see a list of all folders on your device), then select Storage Card. 6 7 Tap Menu > Edit > Paste. After the backup process, remove the storage card from the SD/MMC expansion slot. To back up several files in a storage card: 1 Insert a storage card into the SD/MMC expansion slot on the top of your device.
10 Use r Su ppo rt Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting reminders When a troubleshooting procedure requires uninstalling the battery pack or resetting the device, note the following: • If the procedure requires uninstalling the battery pack, first turn the device off. Once it is off, wait for five seconds to allow the device to completely enter sleep mode before removing the battery pack.
10 U s er Su pp ort Troubleshooting • • A call is received by your device. • A preset alarm event is activated. Turns off sounds you don’t need. Your device emits sounds in response to a number of events, such as warnings, reminders, and screen taps or hardware button actions. Optimize battery life, by turning off any sounds you don’t need. (a) • Tap > Settings . (b) On the Personal tab, tap Sounds & Notifications . (c) Clear the check boxes on both Sound and Notifications tabs.
10 Use r Su ppo rt Troubleshooting Finding space in program memory • Stop programs you are not currently using. In most cases, programs automatically stop to free needed memory. However, in some situations, such as when confirmation dialog boxes are waiting for a user response, the program may not be able to automatically stop. To check the state of your active programs: (a) (b) Tap > Settings . On the System tab, tap Memory.
10 U s er Su pp ort Troubleshooting IR connection problem Failure to beam information If you’re having difficulty transferring information via IR, try the following: • Transfer only one file or no more than 25 contact cards at a time. • • Align your device’s IR port with that of the receiving device so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. Adjust the room lighting. Some types of light interfere with IR connections. Try moving to a different location or turning off some lights.
10 Use r Su ppo rt Troubleshooting • You may need to change your device name if you are trying to connect to a network and cannot because another Pocket PC Phone with the same name is already connected. To change your device’s name: (a) Tap > Settings . (b) On the System tab, tap About . (c) On the Device ID tab, enter a new name on the Device name field. (d) Tap ok. Additional troubleshooting information is available in Connections Help of your device and on the ActiveSync Help on your computer.
10 U s er Su pp ort Troubleshooting Resetting your MC35 You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen). To perform a soft reset: A soft reset allows your device to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. This restarts your device and adjusts memory allocation. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost. 1 Remove the stylus from its holder.
10 Use r Su ppo rt Troubleshooting Battery pack information CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. This device is equipped with a removable and rechargeable Lithium polymer battery . When a replacement is needed, please request the dealer from whom your device was purchased to assist you. Use only manufacturer approved batteries.
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Index A activate profile 134 ActiveSync 30 install 3 requirements 3 synchronize Calendar 65 synchronize Contacts 69 synchronize Tasks 71, 73 synchronize with server 34 add program 206 AirBEAM 181 Client 182 configuration Misc(1) tab 185 Misc(2) tab 186 Misc(3) tab 187 Misc(4) tab 187 Packages(1) tab 183 Packages(2) tab 184 Server tab 184 configure 182 package builder 182 rapid deployment 191 staging 189 synchronization with server 188 B back up 211 Bluetooth create partnership 46 send items 48 C Calendar
Download Agent 192 draw on the screen 27 E e-mail service 62 enter data 21 using block recognizer 23 using input panel 21 using keypad 21 enter PIN 111 Excel Mobile 81 create 82 Express GPS Connect 160 configure 163 F flight mode turn off 60 turn on 60 G GPRS connection 49 configure 49 GPRS Setting 157 configure 157 H hardware interface 12 keypad 14 SD/MMC expansion slot 12 soft buttons 14 stylus 12 touch screen backlight key 12 hardware tour 10 I Inbox 74 Index 221 infrared receive items 45 input pane
set up 103 sign in 105 MSN Mobile Home 99 Sign in 100 PowerPoint Mobile 83 open a slide show 83 slide show playback options 85 product download-related program 181 AirBEAM Smart 181 Download Agent 192 Rapid Deployment Client 190 PTT turn off 157 turn on 157 PTT Call History view 155 PTT calls 154 make call 154 receive call 154 PTT Contacts 154 add group 153 add individual 151 delete group 153 delete individual 152 edit individual 152 leave group 153 rename group 153 status icons 154 PTT service initialize 1
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