Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User's Manual Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Introduction Thank you very much for your purchase of this Toshiba Pocket PC e400/ e405. Please be sure to read this user’s guide before using the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405, and ensure that you are aware of correct the handling procedures. • Please be sure to read the “Safety precautions” section in this document to learn about important safety issues. • After reading this document, keep it in a convenient place for future reference. Copyright Information © 2003 by Toshiba Corporation.
• The precautions provide essential information for the protection of the user and others from possible injury and property damage. They also provide information on the safe handling of this product. • Please check that you fully understand the definition of the following messages (signs and graphical symbols) before reading the text, and always follow the instructions provided.
during take-offs and landings, to prevent any possible interference with the reception of signals by airborne electronic navigational devices. Certain locations, such as hospitals, may restrict the use of Pocket PCs and other devices that emit low-level RF energy. Always comply was posted prohibitions of the use of RF-emitting devices, such as in hospitals. Failure to follow such directives could result in the interference with medical equipment and/or devices.
Never drop your Pocket PC or subject it to severe shock. Dropping your Pocket PC or subjecting it to severe shock could cause the battery to leak, ignite and/or rupture. Always immediately remove your Pocket PC a from the vicinity of any open flame in the event the battery leaks liquid or emits an unusual odor. Continued use of your Pocket PC under either of these conditions could cause ignition (i.e., fire) of the leaked battery liquid, or rupture. Never touch any fluid that might leak from the battery.
Always use the AC Adaptor that has been provided with your Pocket PC. Bodily injury or property damage could occur as a result of the use of an unauthorized and incompatible AC Adaptor in violation of this Warning. Never connect or disconnect the AC Adaptor with wet hands. Connecting or disconnecting the AC Adaptor to a power source with wet hands could cause electric shock. Never attempt to connect or disconnect the power plug with damp or wet hands.
Always use a surge protector when utilizing the AC Adaptor during an electrical storm. Otherwise, a power surge could result in the loss of stored data. Insert the power plug to a household electric outlet. When travelling abroad, never plug the AC Adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the rating plate of the unit, as equipment damage will result.
Under normal operational use with temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F); With humidity of 30% to 80%; and When charging the battery with temperatures between 5°C and 40°C (41°F and 104°F). Do not store or use your Pocket PC in the following locations: Those subject to extremely high or low temperatures; Dusty locations; and Locations or sites subject to strong vibration. Use or storage in these location, sites or areas can result in product failure, malfunction or loss of data.
Never connect the optional cradle terminals with metallic objects, such as wires. Connecting these terminals with metallic objects may cause the production of excess heat, burns and damage to the charger and/or your Pocket PC. Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Never dispose of the battery with ordinary waste. Never bend or twist your Pocket PC. This could cause damage to your Pocket PC or malfunction of the Pocket PC functions.
• • Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of Toshiba Corporation.
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Getting Started ................................ 15 Basic Skills ...................................... 17 Microsoft ActiveSync ..................... 50 Microsoft Pocket Outlook .............. 52 Companion Programs .................... 61 Pocket Internet Explorer ................ 73 Getting Connected ......................... 78 Optional Functions ......................... 80 Additional Information .................
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405. Due to the size and capabilities of this device, you can keep your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft® ActiveSync® increases the power of your device by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or laptop computer with your device.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 Where to Find Information This book describes your Pocket PC hardware, provides an overview of the programs on your Pocket PC, and explains how to connect your Pocket PC to a computer. For instructions on setting up your Pocket PC and installing ActiveSync, see below. For programs on your Pocket PC See this source: Programs on your Pocket PC This user's manual and device Help.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Chapter 2: Basic Skills Your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 is easy to learn how to use. This chapter describes the use and customization of your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Cradle (Optional) Main unit (back view) Stylus holder Stereo Headphone Jack Power Button/ Screen Light Stylus Recording Button (Program Buttons) TOSHIBA Scroller Reset Button SD card slot Hold Switch Cradle (optional) DC-IN socket 18
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Power Button The power button turns the unit and the screen light on and off. Power button When the power is off When the power is on Press and hold. The power turns on. The screen light alternately turns on/off. Press it quickly. The power turns on. The power turns off. Battery Switch The battery switch supplies/cuts off the battery power to the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405. Battery Switch Supply Stop Switch cover The setting of this switch at shipment is “stop”.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Flashing orange When the preset alarm time, which was set through Calendar or Tasks, goes off, the lamp flashes. Green Indicates full charge of the battery. How to Use the Stylus The stylus is used for menu selection or data input on the touch-screen of the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405. ■ Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. ■ Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag it across to select text and images.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills You can also activate the previous window by holding down the scroller until the current window closes. To enable or disable this function, select the mode by tapping Settings, and then Buttons. The cursor movement is different depending on the screen. When the cursor is at the right or the left side of the screen, it may not move. Hold Switch When the Hold switch is on, Program Buttons 1 through 5, Cursor Button, and Scroller will be disabled.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 2. Tap OK. When accessing the data on the Flash ROM Disk, DO NOT turn off the power, reset, or initialize the Pocket PC. To store attachments in Inbox of Pocket Outlook, open the application and then Tools, Options, Storage Tab. Select Store attachments on storage card. This will store the attachments on the Flash ROM Disk. Data stored on the Flash ROM Disk are not backed up. See "Using DataBackup" on page 89.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills How to Charge the Battery You can use three charging methods. Turn the unit off before connecting the AC Adapter. Method 1: Connect the supplied AC adapter and the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 as shown in the figure below. Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Method 3: Connect the supplied AC adapter and the optional cradle as shown in the figure below, and then insert the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 into the optional cradle. For charging the battery, maintain an ambient temperature from approx. 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C). When the lamp glows orange or green, you can use the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405. When the battery is completely charged, the Battery/ Alarm LED color will change to green.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills ■ When you use the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 in high or low temperature environments, the operable time is shortened due to the decrease of the battery capacity. Battery Life The built-in battery has a limited life. Repeated charging/discharging of the battery gradually decreases operable time. ■ Do not leave the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 in a place of high or low temperature. It may shorten battery life.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 3. Connect a USB keyboard to the USB port of the optional USB Host cable. Charge the battery or connect the AC adapter if the battery power is low. You cannot use a USB keyboard if the battery power is less than 15%. Use only a Microsoft Pocket PC compatible keyboard. Initial Setup When using the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 for the first time, follow the initial setup procedures below after the battery has been charged. 1. 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Display the pop-up menu, and cut and paste the data according to the screen instructions. ■ After you finish the paste operation, this stage is completed. Tap NEXT. 5. Set the TIME ZONE. ■ When tapping the right mark, the city and the time zone lists appear. Tap the desired city and time zone. ■ When the setup is completed, tap NEXT. 6. Complete the initial setup. ■ When the Complete screen appears, the initial setup is completed.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide To remove a card: 1. Turn off the power 2. Lightly press down the card until a clicking sound is heard. The card will pop out slightly from the slot. 3. Pull the card straight up to remove. Connecting to a Computer Before connecting your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 to a computer, check the following. ■ ActiveSync has been installed on your computer (see "Microsoft ActiveSync" on page 50) ■ Make sure that the Pocket PC and your computer are both turned off.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills To Connect Using the Optional Cradle: 1. Connect the optional cradle to your computer as shown in the illustration below. 2. Insert the Pocket PC into the optional cradle.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Today Screen When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you'll see the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping and then Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day. Following are some of the status icons you may see. Tap to switch to a program. Tap to view network status and options. Tap to change the volume level or to turn the volume on/off.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Following are some of the status icons you may see. Status Icon Meaning Turns all sounds on and off Main battery is charging Main battery is low Main battery is very low Main battery is full Connection is active Connection is inactive Synchronization is occurring Notification that one or more email messages were received If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them, the Notification icon, , will display.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Programs You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the menu. (You can customize which programs you see on this menu. For information, see “Adjusting Settings,” later in this chapter.) To access some programs, you'll need to tap , Programs, and then the program name. You can also switch to some programs by pressing a user programmable button. Your device has one or more user programmable buttons located on the front or side of the device.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Icon Program Meaning MSN Messenger Send and receive instant messages with your MSN Messenger contacts. Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your computer. Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch to programs and close screens. Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an email message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item name that you want to perform the action on.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC You have several options for entering new information: ■ Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method ■ Write directly on the screen ■ Draw pictures on the screen ■ Speak into your device microphone to record a message ■ Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from your computer to your device. For more information on ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 2. On the soft keyboard that is displayed, tap the keys with your stylus. To use larger keys, tap the arrow, Options, select Keyboard in Input method, and then select Large Keys. To use Letter Recognizer: With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper. 1. Tap the 2. Write a letter in the box. arrow and then Letter Recognizer. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills and format what you've written and convert the information to text at a later time. To write on the screen: ■ Tap Pen to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write. Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen. Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. To select writing: If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it first.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. To create a drawing ■ Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Recording a Message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a standalone recording or add a recording to an existing note. If you want to add a recording in a note, open the note first. In the Inbox program, you can add a recording to an email message.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a message, tap My Text and tap a message. You can add text after inserting a My Text message before sending it. To edit a My Text message, tap Tools and then Edit My Text Messages.Select the message you wish to edit and make desired changes. Tap to select a prewritten message.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your device and to organize these files into folders. 1. 2. 3. On the menu, tap Programs, and then select File Explorer. Tap My Device, and then tap to open any folder. To change folders, tap My Device, point to your folder, and then tap to open. Tapping Name allows you to sort the folders by ascending or descending order. 4. To create a new folder, tap and hold on the screen, and then select New Folder from the pop-up window.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide You can install any program created for your device, as long as your device has enough memory. The most popular place to find software for your device is on the Pocket PC Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/ mobile/pocketpc). To add programs using ActiveSync You'll need to install the appropriate software for your device on your computer before installing it on your device. 1. Determine your device and processor type so that you know which and then Settings.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills To add a program to the Start menu Tap , Settings, Menus, the Start Menu tab, and then the check box for the program. If you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program to the Start Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on the computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 4. Tap YES on the confirmation screen. The password is saved and the screen returns to the Personal tab screen. If you tap YES on the confirmation screen to return to the Personal tab screen, it becomes necessary to enter the password even for displaying the Password setting screen. In case you forget the password, it is necessary to initialize the Pocket PC. Please note that when initialization is executed, data or settings stored in the Pocket PC are all deleted.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills -or set the screen light on External power 3. Set the Brightness level 4. When finished, tap OK to return to the System tab screen.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Setting Power You can set to confirm the battery remaining power and the time that elapses until the power turns off after the last operation. 1. Tap and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Power. 2. Set the Power. Options are 1, 2,3,4, and 5 minutes until device will turn off in battery-powered mode if not used. Check box to left to engage this feature.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Setting Memory You can adjust the data storing memory and the program running memory. You can also confirm the free space of a storage card and so on. Memory for the Pocket PC is managed automatically. To change Memory allocation: 1. and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Memory to disTap play the Memory setting screen. 2. Drag the knob right or left to adjust the memory allocation between Storage and Program. 3. When finished, tap OK to return to the System tab screen.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide ■ Quit a program in execution. ■ Delete a program not in use. For more information on detailed operation method or the memory release method other than the above, see online help. Setting Advanced Sounds This program allows you to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker and headphone speaker on your Pocket PC. To adjust the system volume, tap Start, Settings, Personal tab, then Sounds & Notifications. 1. Tap Start and then Settings.
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Microphone settings can be controlled by third-party applications.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 Chapter 3: Microsoft ActiveSync Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®, you can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Pocket PC. Synchronization compares the data on your device with your computer and updates both with the most recent information. For example: ■ Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with Microsoft Outlook data on your computer.
Chapter 3: Microsoft ActiveSync After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device. You'll notice that information you've stored in Microsoft Outlook on your computer has been copied to your device, and you didn't have to type a word. Disconnect your device from your computer and you're ready to go! Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization process, you can initiate synchronization from your device.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Chapter 4: Microsoft Pocket Outlook Microsoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, email addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address email messages in Inbox. Using ActiveSync® you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your device.
Chapter 4: Microsoft Pocket Outlook 6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw maps, or create directions or recordings. For more information on creating notes, see "Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas" on page 55. 7. When finished, tap OK to return to the calendar (the appointment is automatically saved). If you select Remind me in an appointment, your device will remind you according to the options you have set.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide To find a contact: 1. Tap All Contacts to select the category of contacts you want displayed in the list. 2. Tap Find a name and enter of a name to quickly find it in the list. 3. Tap the screen to see additional phone numbers and email address for the contact. 4. Tap on the contact to display or edit the contact details. 5. Tap and hold on the contact to display a pop-up menu of actions. To create a contact: 1. Tap New. 2.
Chapter 4: Microsoft Pocket Outlook Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap Edit and make the changes. Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do. 1. Tap All Tasks to select the category of tasks you want displayed. 2. Tap the task to display or edit. Tapping Priority allows you to sort the folders by ascending or descending order.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the note list is displayed, it will be created as a stand-alone recording. Tap to change the sort order of the list. Tap to open a note or play a recording. Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to record. Tap to show or hide the Recording toolbar. Tap to create a new item. To create a note: 1. Tap New. 2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, and recording.
Chapter 4: Microsoft Pocket Outlook Tap to return to the note list (the note is saved automatically). Tap to write on the screen. Tap to show or hide the input panel. Tap to add a recording to the note. Inbox: Sending and Receiving Email Messages Use Inbox to send and receive email messages by synchronizing email messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your PC. Synchronizing Email Messages Email messages can be synchronized as part of the general synchronization process.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide During synchronization: ■ Messages are copied from the Inbox folder on your PC or Exchange server to the Inbox folder on your device. By default, you'll receive messages from the last three days only, the first 100 lines of each new message, and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size. ■ Messages in the Outbox folder on your device are transferred to Exchange or Outlook and then sent from those programs. ■ The messages on the two computers are linked.
Chapter 4: Microsoft Pocket Outlook Composing Messages To compose a new message: 1. In the message list, tap New. 2. In the To field, enter the email address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon, or select a name from the contact list by tapping Address Book. All email addresses entered in the email fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book. Tap to send the message. Tap to show or hide the co header. . Tap to show/hide the recording toolbar. Tap to display the Address Book.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Inbox options you have chosen. In the message list, tap Tools and then Options. On the Message tab, select your options. If you want to organize messages into additional folders, tap Tools, and then Manage Folders to create new folders. To move a message to another folder, in the message list, tap and hold the message and then tap Move on the pop-up menu.
Chapter 5: Companion Programs Chapter 5: Companion Programs The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, and Microsoft® Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, and Windows Media Player. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, and then tap the program name. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then, select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu. Tap to change the sort order of the list. Select the type of folder you want displayed in the list. Tap to open a document. Tap and hold an item to display a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to create a new document.
Chapter 5: Companion Programs Typing Mode Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. For more information on entering typed text, see "Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC" on page 35. To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select text as you do in a Word document, using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select. You can search a document to find text by tapping Edit and then Find/Replace.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 Writing Mode In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily. For more information on writing and selecting writing, see "Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC" on page 35. With Space button selected, drag to insert space. An arrow appears showing the space direction and size. Space button. Tap to highlight selected text.
Chapter 5: Companion Programs Drawing Mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, you'll see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information on drawing and selecting drawings, see Chapter 2. Resize an object by dragging the selection handles. Tap an arrow to see your choices.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your device, or you can copy workbooks from your computer to your device. Synchronize workbooks between your computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations. Use Pocket Excel to create workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage logs.
Chapter 5: Companion Programs If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. To do so, open the workbook, tap Edit, and then Password. Every time you open the workbook, you will need to enter the password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. Tips for Working in Pocket Excel Note the following when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel: ■ View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 MSN Messenger MSN Messenger on your mobile device provides the same chat environment as MSN Messenger on your PC. These features include: • Seeing who is online. • Sending and receiving instant messages. • Having an instant message conversation with a group of contacts. • Telling contacts that you are unavailable. • Blocking contacts from seeing your status or sending you messages.
Chapter 5: Companion Programs 5. To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and then Sign in. If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your contacts will show up on your device without being added again. Working with Contacts The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can chat, send an email, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 Chatting with Contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, and tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, in the Tools menu, tap Invite and tap the contact you want to invite. Enter message. Tap to send message. T To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap Contacts.
Chapter 5: Companion Programs To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. View full chat. View status of the chat. For more information on using MSN Messenger, tap and then Help.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 Windows Media Player Use Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap , Programs, and then tap Windows Media. Indicates the progress of the current track. Tap to adjust volume. Tap to skip to the next song. Tap to play a previous song. Tap to stop. Tap to play or pause.
Chapter 6: Pocket Internet Explorer Chapter 6: Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages in either of these ways: ■ During synchronization with your computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the computer. ■ Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later on your computer, you can download mobile favorites to your device. Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your device so that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and computer. Use the Internet Explorer plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites quickly. To create a mobile favorite: 1.
Chapter 6: Pocket Internet Explorer To save device memory Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimize the amount of memory used: ■ In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options, turn off pictures and sounds, or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. ■ Limit the number of downloaded linked pages.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Using Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web.
Chapter 6: Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels: 1. Tap Favorites to display your list of favorites. Tap the favorite you want to view. Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link. 2. Tap the page you want to view. You'll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your computer. If the page is not on your device, the favorite will be dimmed.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Chapter 7: Getting Connected You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your computer. You have the following connection options: ■ Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. If this is the method you want to use, see the following section "Transferring Items Using Infrared". ■ Connect to your computer to synchronize remotely.
Chapter 7: Getting Connected End a Connection ■ When connected via cable or cradle, detach your device from the cable or cradle. ■ When connected via Infrared, move the device away from the PC. Get Help on Connecting ■ Online Help on the Pocket PC. Tap and then Help. Tap View, All Installed Help, and then Inbox or Connections. ■ ActiveSync Help on the computer. In ActiveSync, click Microsoft ActiveSync Help on the Help menu. ■ For troubleshooting information, see the PocketPC Web site at: http://www.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Chapter 8: Optional Functions Home You can launch built-in or installed applications (programs) by tapping an icon displayed on the Home screen. It can display a list of running programs, and easily activate or stop a specific program. The Home screen displays the remaining battery power, Today information and frequently used setting icons, and can be personalized by changing the background or by adding icons and tabs.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions About the Home Screen The default Home screen is the parallel display style with information window display. 1st window. Tab selection box. Tap this to switch between tabs. 2nd window. Information window. The information can be displayed/ hidden. The display style can be switched between parallel and tab.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Display item Name Description Power Tap to display the Power setting screen. Memory Tap to display the Memory setting screen. Screen light Tap to display the Screen light setting screen. System Information Tap to display the system information. Volume ON/OFF Tap to toggle volume ON/OFF. This icon is interlocked with the display of volume ON/OFF that has been switched using the icon on the navigation bar.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions Application Activate/Stop: Tap the application name you want to activate or tap and hold the application name and select Activate in the pop-up menu. Tap to activate the selected application. Tap to quit the selected application. When finished, the application name disappears. Tap to quit all running applications displayed in the Running tab. You can select the View menu or the Tools menu on the Running tab screen.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Display Icon List The following list shows the tabs and icons for the initial setup.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions Moving Application Icons You can move icons in tabs or between tabs. To create a new tab, see "Tab Settings" later in this chapter. To move icons in tabs: 1. Drag and drop the desired icon to the desired position with the icon in a tapped state. When the icon is moved, the icon near where the icon is to be moved is highlighted. When the icon is dropped, the icon is moved to the position of the highlighted icon.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Adding an Icon You can add the application and your file icons to the Home screen. 1. Tap Edit and then Add to display the Add Application screen. You can also select Add from the pop-up menu displayed by tapping and holding any portion other than the icon. 2. Tap on the Application file box to show the file list. If you cannot locate the file, find it by tapping Browse. To refer to all folders and files, tap Browse to show the Browse screen.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions 3. Change the name using the input panel, and tap the screen. This fixes the new name. Switching Icon Display When icons are displayed in tab display style, their display can be switched from the View menu. Select Large Icon or Small Icon to suit your preference. Small Icon View Large Icon View Tab Settings On the Tab Settings screen you can add, delete, or rename a tab as well as select a bitmap image to display on the screen background. To add a tab: 1.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 2. Select the tab name to delete, and then tap Delete. The Delete tab confirmation dialog box appears. Please note that all the icons contained in the same tab will also be deleted. 3. Tap Yes on the Delete tab dialog to delete the tab. When finished, the screen returns to Tab Settings screen. 4. Tap OK on the Tab Settings screen to return to the Home screen. You cannot delete the Running tab. To change the name of a tab: 1. Tap Tools and then Tab Settings.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions 6. Tap OK on the Tab Settings screen to return to the Home screen. If the selected file is not a designated file type, you cannot set it on your screen background. The Home screen image display range is 240 pixels (W) x 268 pixels (H). Background Color and Text Color Setting You can use Background Color to select a color for the background for each tab. Additionally, Text Color is available to apply a color for the application name for each tab.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 1. Data such as the password in Settings cannot be restored. 2. The data stored in the Flash ROM disk cannot be backed up. 3. Before backing up or restoring data, stop other applications, and connect the AC adapter to the Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405. 4. If you make a backup to the SD card or Flash ROM Disk using the DataBackup Utility, please DO NOT remove the SD card, reset the device, and/or turn off the device’s power until the backup is completed. 5.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions 3. Tap Backup from Functionality, and select the storage destination. Tap to select: All: All files stored in the main memory, registry, and database. PIM data: Pocket Outlook data (Contacts, Calendar, and Task). 4. Tap Start. The screen for confirming that other applications have ended appears. 5. To display the Backup password input screen, tap OK. 6. Enter a password. You can enter a password up to a maximum of 16 characters.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 9. Tap Exit to close the DataBackup screen. If storage device does not have enough free space, the backup process will not start. Before starting the backup, check the remaining storage device capacity. If the storage card is write-protected, you cannot save the backup data. Cancel the write-protection before starting the backup. Backups can also be made periodically. For more information, see "Making an Auto Backup", later in this chapter.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions 3. Tap Restore from Functionality, and select the storage destination. Tap Restore. Tap to select the storage destination. 4. Tap Start. The screen for confirming that other applications have ended appears. 5. Tap OK to display the Restore password input screen. 6. Enter the password used when backing up the data (if the file was previously created without a password, then a password is not required). 7. When finished, tap OK.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Deleting a Backup File You can delete a backup file and replace it at another time or make room for more data on your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405. To delete the backup data: 1. Insert the SD Card into your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405. 2. To display the Backup screen, tap Start, Programs, then DataBackup. 3. Tap Delete Backup File from Functionality, and select the storage destination. 4. Tap Start. 5. To delete the backup file, tap OK. 6.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions 5. Tap OK. The settings data is saved, and makes periodical backups at the preset time. 6. Tap Exit to close to the Backup screen. If the Run Auto backup only when power is off check box is clear, the auto backup confirmation screen will be displayed if your Pocket PC is ON when the auto backup occurs. The backup will be automatically started if you tap OK or about 30 seconds elapses after the confirmation screen is displayed. Tap Cancel to stop the backup.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 1. Tap Start, Programs, and then World Clock. Home daytime nighttime City1 City2 2. Tap Tools. 3. Select any of the following: • • • Select from map: A zoomed map is displayed on the screen. You can select a city and assign to Home or others, by tapping on the map. (For detail, refer to the next page.) Alarm: Alarm setting is displayed. You can set alarm, or arrange the detail settings. About: The version information is displayed.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions To use TVR to record: 1. Tap Start, Programs, and then TOSHIBA Voice Recorder. Select pre-set or custom microphone gain settings. Recording rate information Enable/disable AGC for built-in microphone. Play/Record time information Microphone gain control, when Custom AGC Settings. Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to set optional settings. Tap to change quality mode HQ (High Quality) or LP (Long Play). Tap to display version information. 2.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide The TVR offers several convenient features: ■ Pre-set mic gain—You can preset the mic gain level to best suit various recording conditions by selecting either Conference, Interview, or Custom. ■ AGC—If the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) is enabled, the slider is disabled. ■ Microphone gain slider—This is available when Custom is selected at pre-set mic gain and AGC is disabled.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions Using Text to Speech TOSHIBA Text to Speech for Pocket PC (simply called Text to Speech from here on) synthesizes voice, and reads out emails, text files and text data on the clipboard. Text to Speech consists of three applications, Mail Speech, Text Speech and Speech Settings. Mail Speech displays unread emails and reads them out. Text Speech picks up text files in Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 and reads them out. It also reads out text data on clipboard.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Mail Speech starts reading the message from the header information of unread email list. As the reading continues, the currently read phrase is highlighted. Account name displays here. Selected email text displays here. 3. Select any of the following: • • • • 4. Play: Starts reading out the text of the selected email. Pause: Stops reading. If you tap Play again, continues reading the text. Stop: Stops reading the text. Exit: Exits Mail Speech. Tap Tools.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions 5. Tap and hold the selected words to display the pop-up Copy menu. If you tap a mail header in the unread email list while reading, it starts reading selected email. Mail information displayed in the mail header information area is descending order, that is the older mails are on the top and newer mails are shown in the lower area. When there is an attached file, the voice service announces, “with attached file”. It does not announce the “TO” or “CC” of a mail header.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 2. From the Tools of the command bar, tap Open. The list of the text files stored in your Pocket PC e400/e405 and storage device is displayed. File list. 3. Select any of the following: • • • • 4. Folder: Select the folder from the pull-down menu. Cancel: Close the file selection screen and return to the Text Speech screen. Type: Only text file (*.txt) is available. File list: Display Name, Folder, Date, Size, Type and Location.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions • • • • Play: Starts reading the text. Pause: Stops reading. If you tap Play after Pause, it will start from the position where it was paused. Stop: Stops reading. If you tap Play after Stop, it will start from the beginning of the text. Exit: Exits the program. To read the text copied on clipboard: Copied data on clipboard can be read by Text Speech, including data from Pocket Internet Explorer or Pocket Word. 1.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Reading Tab Select any of the following: • • • • Tone: Changes the tone of the voice (default value: 0). Speed: Changes the reading out speed (default value: 0). Default Value: Reset all values to the default. Not read more than 2/3 marks: If selected, the continuous marks on the text are skipped when reading out. You can define the skipping case (continuous 2 or 3 marks) from the pull-down list.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions ■ Check at least one of the following: Read the name of the sender, Read the subject, Read the date of receipt, or Read the message. ■ After reading wait for: Sets the time interval for reading the following mail. To read the message while this setting is available, tap the message area within the interval time. This message is only available when the Read the message check box is cleared. ■ Default Value: Resets all the values to the default.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Setting Up Voice Command Once installed on your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 the Voice Command Settings icon is displayed on Today screen. Tap this icon to launch the Voice Command Settings application. Tap to launch Voice Command Settings. Global Command 1. Press the recording button and release immediately. The Voice Command starts. Wait for a notification sound to start speaking. 2. Say one of the available voice commands.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions To use the commands to launch applications: 1. On the User Commands tab in the Voice Command Settings, assign an application you like to a command. For example, assign Solitaire to the command Run program one. 2. Say “run program one.” The Solitaire screen is displayed. When you say an undefined command, nothing happens even if the command is recognized. Using Voice Command for Each Application For example, you can use voice commands in the Calendar application. 1.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Voice Command Settings You can check the voice command list or arrange the settings of voice command. To start the Voice Command Settings, tap Start, Programs, and then Voice Command Settings. Checking the Command List On the Commands tab, you can check the all commands installed. Displays information for the selected command. Tap Tools and then About to display Voice Command Settings version information. To define the action for a User Command: 1.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions To define text for the command: 1. Tap and hold the command insert text xxx, then select Edit. Tap to clear the action that you defined for the command. You can only clear the action for the command. The command is not deleted. 2. Input the text you want to define at the text area. For example, input “Thank you for your email about”. 3. Tap OK. To assign a program to the command: 1. Tap and hold the command run program xxx, then select Edit. 2.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide 3. Tap OK. Enter the parameter specific to the application. Arrange the Recognition Level of Voice Command 1. Tap Settings on the Voice Command Settings screen. Tap and select the recognition level (1 to 5). 2. Set the recognition level as required. The higher level of recognition that is set, the more sensitive the program is to the nuances of your voice, and it makes it easier for your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 to recognize the command.
Chapter 8: Optional Functions System Information The System Information program displays the system information such as CPU clock, CPU stepping, Boot Loader Version, OS Version, PIC Version, and UUID. The information is displayed by accessing the Identity, Memory, Drivers, and System tabs. To launch the program, tap Start, Settings, System, and then System Information. Identity Tab The opening menu presents identification information for product service.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Tools Menu The Tools menu displays the system information and allows it to be exported to a text (*.txt) file. Export exports all system information parameters to a text (*.txt), and About displays the system information version.
Chapter 9: Additional Information Chapter 9: Additional Information Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem and how to correct it. Symptom Cause Correction The power button is The built-in battery pressed but the power power is exhausted. does not turn on. Charge the battery. The power was suddenly cut off. The built-in battery power is exhausted. Charge the battery. Automatic suspend is active.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Symptom Cause Correction The screen was Unresponsive tapped, but there is no operating system response. The operation button does not work either. Reset the system. If no action is observed after resetting the system, initialize the system. (NOTE: YOUR DATA WILL BE DELETED.) The screen is dark. The screen light is off. Press and hold the power button until the screen light is turned on or touch the screen with the stylus. The screen is hard to see.
Chapter 9: Additional Information Symptom Cause Correction Following message is displayed. "USB OVER CURRENT DETECT USB device is turned off. Please disconnect USB device." The total power consumption of connected USB devices is too large. This USB port supports total 500 mA USB device. Confirm connected USB device. To enable USB port again, turn off the power of Pocket PC or push the reset button. Resetting Reset is equal to “restart” of a computer.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Initializing When you initialize your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405, it returns to the status when it was purchased. When you initialize your Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405, all data stored in the memory is deleted. Your Toshiba Pocket PC's initially installed programs are not deleted. Before initialization, remove all storage cards. 1. Turn off the power. 2.
Chapter 9: Additional Information Specifications External dimensions Approximately: 4.9 in. (125 mm) x 3.0 in (76 mm) x 0.49 in. (12.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400/e405 User’s Guide Audio AC 97 codec, monophonic record, stereophonic playback, 8.0 khz, 11.025 khz, 22.05 khz, and 44.1 khz sample rates. Full duplex record and playback. On board microphone. On board speaker. Stereophonic earphone jack, software volume and tone controls. Options AC adaptor, USB Client cable, USB Host cable, stylus pen, cradle.
