ViewSonic ® Pocket PC V35 User Guide
V35_UG.book Page i Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Table of Contents Product Registration ....................................................................... v For Your Records ........................................................................... v Getting Started Package Contents .......................................................................... 1 Accessories ............................................................................... 1 QUICK START ..................................
V35_UG.book Page ii Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Entering Information ....................................................................... 21 Entering Text Using the Input Panel ............................................... 21 Writing on the Screen ................................................................ 24 Drawing on the Screen .............................................................. 27 Recording a Message ................................................................
V35_UG.book Page iii Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Creating a Task ......................................................................... 50 Using the Summary Screen ....................................................... 51 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas ............................................ 52 Creating a Note ......................................................................... 52 Inbox: Sending and Receiving Email ..............................................
V35_UG.book Page iv Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Restoring Factory Defaults ............................................................. 72 Power Problems ............................................................................. 73 Memory Problems .......................................................................... 74 Screen Problems ............................................................................ 75 Connection Problems ............................................................
V35_UG.book Page v Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved. ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
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V35_UG.book Page 1 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the ViewSonic Pocket PC V35. The V35 is a Windows® Powered Pocket PC that enables you to 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 information on your desktop or laptop computer with your V35.
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V35_UG.book Page 3 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 2 Setting the Battery Switch The switch on the back of your Pocket PC V35 should be switched to the ON (down) position. If this is not the case, please set it to ON. 1 Make sure that theV35 is turned off. 2 Unscrew the rear cap of your stylus. Use the pointed end of the cap to slide the battery switch to the ON (down) position.
V35_UG.book Page 4 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 3 Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a grounded AC outlet. The battery-charging indicator lights amber when charging is in progress. 4 Fully charging may require a couple of hours. The amber battery-charging indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged. NOTE: Whenever possible, charge the battery by connecting the V35 to an AC power source.
V35_UG.book Page 5 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM IMPORTANT: • Before installation, make sure you have Microsoft Outlook installed on your PC. If you do not have Outlook, you can install Outlook 2000 from the provided ViewSonic Pocket PC V35 Companion CD. • Do not connect your V35 to your PC before ActiveSync is installed. 1 Turn on your PC. 2 Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The ActiveSync installation screen should open immediately.
V35_UG.book Page 6 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Register Your Product Go to www.ViewSonic.com to register your V35. You will need to know the serial number of your V35 (see the back of the V35). To help with identification in the event of theft or loss, keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
V35_UG.book Page 7 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Hardware Features The illustrations below introduce you to the various buttons, connectors, ports, and other features of your V35. Front Components 7 6 1 2 5 3 4 Ref Component Description 1 Touch Screen Selects menu commands or input text. 2 Program Buttons Provides a quick way to run a specific program. By default, they are Notes, Calendar, Contact, and Tasks buttons (left to right).
V35_UG.book Page 8 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Rear Components Ref 1 Component Description Battery Switch Restores your V35 to the factory default settings and clears all data stored in RAM. NOTE: Always leave the switch in the ON (down) position unless you need to perform a hard reset.
V35_UG.book Page 9 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Right-Side Components Ref 1 Component Description Stereo Headphone Connects stereo headphones.
V35_UG.book Page 10 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Left-Side Components Ref 10 Component Description 1 Lanyard Eyelet Lanyard attaches to this opening. 2 Scroll Dial Selects the highlighted item, or scrolls up or down in a document. 3 Record Button Record voice notes by pressing and holding this button. 4 Reset Switch Restarts your V35.
V35_UG.book Page 11 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Top Components Ref Component Description 1 IR Port Beams files to or from other mobile devices using infrared (IR). 2 SD Card Accepts an optional Secure Digital card for extended memory capacity or extended capabilities. 3 Power Button Turns your V35 On or Off, or turns the backlight On or Off by pressing and holding this button. 4 Stylus Slot Store the stylus in the stylus slot when not in use.
V35_UG.book Page 12 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM V35 USB Cradle The USB cradle provides a convenient way to charge your V35 and connect your V35 to a PC through a USB connection. Ref 12 Component Description 1 USB Connector Connects to your PC for data synchronization. 2 Power Connector Connects to the DC plug of the AC adapter. 3 Pocket PC Connector Connects to your Pocket PC V35. 4 AC adapter Connects to an AC outlet.
V35_UG.book Page 13 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Battery Charging Options With the cradle 1 Slide your V35 into the cradle. 2 Plug the appropriate end of the AC adapter into the power connector on the USB. 3 Plug the other end of the AC adapter into an AC outlet. Without the cradle Connect the DC plug from the AC adapter to the power connector on the bottom of the V35, and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The battery-charger indicator lights amber when charging is taking place.
V35_UG.book Page 14 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM • Allow the battery to become fully charged (about two hours). The amber Battery Charge Indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged. Whenever possible, charge the battery by connecting your V35 to an AC power source. This will keep the battery charged and prevent data loss or damage to the battery in case the battery has been kept in a discharged state for too long.
V35_UG.book Page 15 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 2 Basic Skills This chapter introduces you to the basics of working with programs and documents on your V35. Using the Stylus Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the V35 touch-screen. NOTE: You can extend the stylus to hold it more comfortably. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. • Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
V35_UG.book Page 16 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Today Screen When you turn on your V35 for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you will see the Today screen. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day. You can also display the Today screen by tapping and then tapping Today. Navigation Bar Tap to switch to a program. Tap to change Volume or Mute all sounds. Tap to change date and time. Tap to open an item.
V35_UG.book Page 17 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Status Icons When the Today screen is displayed, you may see the following status icons on the Command bar or Navigation bar. In most cases, you can tap a status icon to display the associated control panel or more information related to the item. For example, tap Icon to see information about the battery charging status.
V35_UG.book Page 18 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 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 programs and close screens. The Navigation bar and Start menu: Tap to change Volume or Mute all sounds. Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used. Tap to select a program. Tap to see additional adjustments. Tap to customize the device.
V35_UG.book Page 19 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Running Programs Depending on the program you want to run, you can: • Tap or tap Start at the top of the screen and select from the menu. (You can customize which programs you see on this menu. For information, see section “Customizing Your V35” in Chapter 3). • Tap and then tap Programs to access additional programs. Tap the icon to run the program. • Press program buttons on the front of your V35 to open the program.
V35_UG.book Page 20 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 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, press and hold the stylus on the name of the item that you want to perform the action on.
V35_UG.book Page 21 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Entering Information You have several options for entering new information: • Use the Input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft (on-screen) keyboard or other input methods. • Write directly on the screen. • Draw pictures on the screen. • Speak into the microphone to record a message. For more information on using the microphone, see the section on “Recording a Message”.
V35_UG.book Page 22 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your V35, the more words it learns to anticipate. Tap here if this is the right word. NOTE: To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap Setting on the Start menu. On the Personal tab, tap Input, then tap the Word Completion tab. Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer, you can use the stylus to input characters and words.
V35_UG.book Page 23 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Letter Recognizer With Letter Recognizer, you can write letters using the stylus just as you would use a pen on paper. To type with Letter Recognizer: 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button, and then tap Letter Recognizer. 2 Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen.
V35_UG.book Page 24 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing—such as the Notes program and the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks—you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information to text later. To write on the screen, tap the Pen button to switch from tapping to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write.
V35_UG.book Page 25 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: press and hold the stylus on the selected words and then tap an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap the command on the Edit menu. To convert writing to text, tap Recognize on the Tools menu.
V35_UG.book Page 26 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. To do so, press and hold the incorrect word (tap one word at a time). On the pop-up menu, tap Alternates. A menu with a list of alternate words appears. Tap the word you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing. Tap the word you want to use.
V35_UG.book Page 27 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 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. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing.
V35_UG.book Page 28 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 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 stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first.
V35_UG.book Page 29 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Recording Formats Your V35 supports several formats for voice notes. The formats vary in both the quality of the recording and the size of the sound file. When selecting a recording format, you should consider the quality you need as well as how much storage memory the recording will use on your V35. Not all recording formats are compatible with other software or computers.
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V35_UG.book Page 31 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 3 Managing Your V35 This chapter tells you how to effectively manage power and memory, and how to add/remove programs and back up your data. Managing Power It is important to maintain a continuous power supply to the V35 to prevent data or files stored in RAM from being damaged. Your V35 can operate either on external AC power or internal battery power.
V35_UG.book Page 32 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM • Suspend frequently. Use the Power control panel to shorten the length of continuous idle time before your V35 auto-suspends. Press the power button to turn off your V35 when it is not in use, even for a short time. • Always use AC power when connecting your V35 to your PC. Note that your V35 will not auto-suspend while it is connected. • Turn off sounds.
V35_UG.book Page 33 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your V35 helps you quickly locate information. To find a file, on the Start menu, tap Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, and then tap Go to start the search. NOTE: To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your V35, select Larger than 64KB under Type. You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your V35 and to organize these files into folders.
V35_UG.book Page 34 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Customizing Your V35 You can customize the settings of the V35 to your own preferences. Tap Start, then tap Memory cards Settings. You can tap any of the icons on the Personal, System, or Connections tabs to customize your V35. The customization options are as follows: Options PERSONAL Buttons SYSTEM 34 Description Assigns your favorite programs to the program buttons, and sets the repeat rate of the scroll dial.
V35_UG.book Page 35 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Setting a Password A password can safeguard your V35 against unauthorized use. To set your password: 1 Tap Start, tap Settings, then tap the Password icon on the Password tab. 2 Tap the digits or characters to set your password. You can set a four-digit password, or a long password containing a combination of at least seven characters, digits or punctuation. 3 You can set the time for the V35 to prompt for a password after idling. 4 Tap OK.
V35_UG.book Page 36 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Backing Up Data To prevent loss of data, you should back up your V35 frequently. Your V35 comes with two programs for backing up data: • Microsoft ActiveSync. ActiveSync enables you to back up data to your PC. You can back up all data on your V35, or only your PIM databases (Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks). You can set ActiveSync to back up automatically each time you connect, or you can back up manually, whenever you choose.
V35_UG.book Page 37 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Restoring data using Backup 1 Close all running applications and insert a memory card with the backup data. 2 Disconnect your V35 from your PC. 3 On the Start menu tap Programs, then tap the Backup icon. 4 Tap Restore, then tap Yes. 5 Tap your preference of storage media for restoring your data, then tap Next. 6 Tap the item you want to restore, then tap Next. 7 Tap Restore, then tap Yes to start the restore process.
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V35_UG.book Page 39 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 4 Microsoft ActiveSync This chapter tells you what the Microsoft ActiveSync program is and what you need to do to use it. Using Microsoft ActiveSync NOTE: ActiveSync is already installed on your V35. You need to install ActiveSync on your PC. (For information on installing ActiveSync, see Step 5 of the Quick Start procedure in Chapter 1, “Installing Microsoft ActiveSync and Connecting to Your PC.
V35_UG.book Page 40 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Synchronizing Data Once you have created a synchronization partnership and completed the first synchronization, you can initiate synchronization from your V35. Follow this procedure: 1 Connect your V35 to your PC. (See “Connecting Your PC” in Chapter 1.) 2 On your V35, tap 3 Tap , and then tap ActiveSync. to begin synchronization. View connection status. Tap to connect and synchronize. Tap to stop sycnchronization. View synchronization status.
V35_UG.book Page 41 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Connecting to Your PC CAUTION: Do not shut down or restart your PC while your V35 is connected. Turn off your V35 or disconnect the USB cable before you shut down your PC. Connecting by USB Cable CAUTION: Before you connect your V35 to the cradle, be sure of the following: your PC is on, you have installed ActiveSync on your PC, and ActiveSync is configured to allow a USB connection.
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V35_UG.book Page 43 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 5 Pocket Outlook This chapter introduces you to the basics of Microsoft Pocket Outlook, including Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes and Inbox. Scheduling Appointments/Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily switch views by using the View menu. Tap to go to Today.
V35_UG.book Page 44 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Creating an Appointment 1 In Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2 Tap New. Tap to return to the calendar (the appointment is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined text. Tap to choose from previously entered locations. Tap to select a time. Tap to select a date. Notes is a good place for maps and directions.
V35_UG.book Page 45 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen displays. To change the appointment, tap Edit. View appointment details. View. Tap to change appointment. Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting notice will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your email server.
V35_UG.book Page 46 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Managing Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on the road. Using the IR port on the V35, you can quickly share Contacts information with users of Pocket PCs and other mobile devices. Select the category of contacts you want to display in the list. Tap and enter part of a name to quickly find it in the list.
V35_UG.book Page 47 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 1 Tap New. Tap to return to the contact list (the contact is saved automatically). Scroll to see more fields. Notes is a good place for maps and directions. 2 Using the Input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You will need to scroll down to see all available fields. 3 To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories then select a category from the list. In the contact list, you can display contacts by category.
V35_UG.book Page 48 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM • To view the names of companies your contacts work for, in the contact list, tap View then tap By Company. The number of contacts that work for that company will be displayed to the right of the company name. Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen displays. To change the contact information, tap Edit. View contact details. Tap to view notes. Tap to change contact information.
V35_UG.book Page 49 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Select the category of tasks you want to display in the list. Select the sort order of the list. ! Indicates high priority. Tap to display or edit the task details. Press and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to create a new task.
V35_UG.book Page 50 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Creating a Task 1 Tap New. Tap to return to the task list (the task is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined subjects. Notes is a good place for maps and drawings. 2 Using the Input panel, enter a description. 3 You can enter a start date and due date, or enter other information by first tapping the field. If the Input panel is open, you will need to hide it to see all available fields.
V35_UG.book Page 51 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen displays. To change the task, tap Edit. View task details. Tap to show or hide additional summary information. View notes. Tap to change task.
V35_UG.book Page 52 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas 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 already open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the note list is displayed, the recording will be created as a stand-alone recording. Tap to change the sort order of the list.
V35_UG.book Page 53 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Inbox: Sending and Receiving Email Use the Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages with Microsoft Outlook on your PC. Synchronizing Email Messages Email messages can be synchronized as part of the general synchronization process. To do this, you need to enable Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync. For information on enabling Inbox synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the PC.
V35_UG.book Page 54 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM When you receive a message, tap it to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold. Tap to return to the message list. Tap to delete this message. Tap to view the previous or next message. Tap to reply to or forward this message. IMPORTANT: When you synchronize with your PC, by default, you will 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.
V35_UG.book Page 55 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM To compose a message, do the following: 1 Tap New. 2 In the To field, enter an email of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon, or select a name from the contact list by tapping the Address Book button. 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 complete header. Tap to show or hide the recording toolbar. Tap to display the Address Book.
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V35_UG.book Page 57 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 6 Companion Programs This chapter tells you about Microsoft Pocket Word and Microsoft Pocket Excel. Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your PC to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your V35 or you can copy documents from your PC. IMPORTANT: Synchronize documents between your PC and your V35 regularly so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations.
V35_UG.book Page 58 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM information on writing and selecting writing, see “Entering Information” in Chapter 2. NOTE: Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your PC. • 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 will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing.
V35_UG.book Page 59 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM • Freeze panes on a worksheet. First, select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap View and then tap Freeze Panes. You might want to freeze the top and furthest left panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet. • Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View and then tap Split. Then drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap View and then tap Remove Split.
V35_UG.book Page 60 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on your V35. Download books to your PC from your favorite eBook Web site. Use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your activated V35. The books appear in the Reader Library, where you can tap them in the list to open them. NOTE: Before you can use Microsoft Reader, you must activate it from the Microsoft activation site (http://das.microsoft.com/activate).
V35_UG.book Page 61 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Using the Library The Library is your Reader home page. The home page displays a list of all books stored on your V35 or storage card. To open the Library: • On the Reader command bar, tap Library. • On a book page, tap the book title, and tap Library, on the pop-up menu. To open a book, tap its title in the Library list. Tap to select a sort order. Tap to specify the books you want to display in the list. Tap to scroll through the Library list.
V35_UG.book Page 62 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Reading a Book Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book. Navigation options are listed in the bottom portion of the cover page. The first time you open a book, you will probably want to go to the first page or to the table of contents, if there is one. Subsequently, whenever you open the book, you automatically go to the last page read.
V35_UG.book Page 63 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM • Bookmarks. When you add a bookmark to a book, a color-coded bookmark icon appears in the right margin. You can add multiple bookmarks to a book. Then, from anywhere in the book, tap the bookmark icon to go to the bookmarked page. • Highlights. When you highlight text, it appears with a colored background. • Notes. When you attach a note to text, you enter the text in a note pad that appears on top of the book page.
V35_UG.book Page 64 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Other Programs The following programs are permanently installed in your V35: Program How to Access the Program Infrared Receiver On the Start menu, tap Programs and then tap the Infrared Receive icon. Infrared Receive establishes the connection between your V35 and the IR device. Terminal Services On the Start menu, tap Programs and then tap the Terminal Services icon.
V35_UG.book Page 65 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 7 Pocket Internet Explorer This chapter tells you about Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Mobile Favorites Folder and AvantGo Channels. Using Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages by doing the following: • During synchronization with your PC, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the PC.
V35_UG.book Page 66 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels 1 Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites. 2 In the list, tap the page you want to view. Tap the Favorite you want to view. Tap to add or delete a folder or Favorite link. You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your PC. If the page is not on your V35, it will be dimmed in the Favorites list.
V35_UG.book Page 67 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Favorite Links During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your PC is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your V35. Both computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link (and not the page) will be downloaded to your V35, and you must connect to your ISP or network to view the content.
V35_UG.book Page 68 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM • Use ActiveSync settings to turn off pictures and sounds for the Mobile Favorites information type or to stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to your V35. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. • Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the PC, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change, and then click Properties.
V35_UG.book Page 69 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 8 Getting Connected Using infrared (IR), you use your V35 to exchange information (such as contacts and appointments) with other mobile devices as well as your PC. (For more information, see “Using Microsoft ActiveSync” in Chapter 4.) You have the following connection options: • Use the infrared (IR) port on the V35 to exchange (send/receive) files with another mobile device.
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V35_UG.book Page 71 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common V35 problems you may encounter when using the device. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your V35. NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact your reseller or ViewSonic Customer Support. See the “Customer Support” section at the end of this chapter. Resetting your V35 CAUTION: Resetting will cause unsaved data to be lost.
V35_UG.book Page 72 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 2 Unscrew the tip of your stylus. Use the tip to press the reset button on the side of your V35. Restoring Factory Defaults In some cases, you may need to restore your V35 to the factory default settings by clearing the memory (RAM) from your V35. For example, you should clear the memory: • When your V35 does not respond after being reset. • When you forget your password.
V35_UG.book Page 73 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Follow this procedure to clear the memory from your V35: 1 Disconnect all cables, including the AC adapter, from your V35. 2 Unscrew the tip of the stylus. Use the tip to push the battery switch to the OFF (up) position. 3 Wait for three (3) minutes then push the battery switch to the ON (down) position.
V35_UG.book Page 74 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Memory Problems If a warning message of not enough memory appears due to the memory allocation problem, try the following to free memory on your V35. CAUTION: Be discreet when you delete files. Deleting files of which the function is unknown can cause programs or features to malfunction. It is recommended that you to create a backup before deleting files. • Delete files you no longer need. Tap , Programs, and then File Explorer.
V35_UG.book Page 75 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM • Set programs such as Notes, Pocket Word, and Pocket Excel to automatically save new items on the SD memory card. In the program, tap Tools then Options. Screen Problems Screen is off If the screen does not respond, even after you press the power button, try the following until the problem is solved: • Connect the AC adapter to your V35 and to external AC power, then • Reset your V35 as described in “Resetting Your V35” earlier in this chapter.
V35_UG.book Page 76 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Connection Problems USB Cradle Connection Problems • Make sure that you have installed the correct version of ActiveSync on your desktop PC. Install the version ActiveSync included with your V35. • Make sure that your V35 and your desktop PC are turned on. • Make sure that you do not have any other active connections. • When using the USB cradle, make sure that your V35 is properly seated.
V35_UG.book Page 77 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM • Store your V35 in a protective case when not in use. • The screen surface is easily scratched. Use only the stylus to tap on the screen. Avoid touching it with your fingers, pens, or pencils. • Never clean your V35 with the power on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water to wipe the screen and the exterior of your V35. • Never use paper towels to clean the screen.
V35_UG.book Page 78 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. IMPORTANT: • You will need to provide the product serial number (on the back of the V35). • Before sending the V35 out for service, be sure to backup all data and remove all third party software. See the Data Loss Disclaimer in the Appendix Country/ Region Website / Email T = Telephone F = FAX United States www.VSMobile.
V35_UG.book Page 79 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM 10 Appendix Regulatory and Safety Information Class B Regulations USA This equipment complies with the limits for a class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules which provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential area. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
V35_UG.book Page 80 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM European Regulatory Notice Products with the CE mark comply with both the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - as mandated by Directive 93/68/ECC - issued by the Commission of the European Community.
V35_UG.book Page 81 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM About the AC Adapter CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter (PHIHONG, PSC0R-050) supplied with your Pocket PC V35. Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger. NOTE: This product is intended to be supplied with a Listed Power Unit marked “LPS” and output rated +5 V DC / 900 mA minimum. The AC adapter is designed to ensure your personal safety and to be compatible with this equipment.
V35_UG.book Page 82 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Limited Warranty Pocket PC Products What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its Pocket PC products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a Pocket PC product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product.
V35_UG.book Page 83 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM Specifications Processor Processor Speed Cache Intel X-Scale PXA250 300 MHz 32 KB Data, 32 KB Instruction Memory RAM ROM 64 MB SDRAM, 100 MHZ, 32-BIT 32 MB M-System Disk-On-Chip Storage SD Secure Digital (SD) Operating System LCD Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Premium Edition Screen Type Luminance Backlight Resolution Screen Size Colors Transflective TFT Up to 60 Cd/m2 (Nits) 6 LEDs 320 x 240 3.
V35_UG.book Page 84 Monday, October 28, 2002 4:56 PM SDRAM Memory Allocation The V35 has 64 MB of SDRAM memory: • 27.5 MB is used by the Pocket PC 2002 Operating System, applications, and drivers. • The remaining memory is available for user applications and file storage: 36.5MB for the USA and Europe V35 models and 29.5MB for the Asian V35 models. Memory Map for 64MB SDRAM: USA and European Models Asian Models Flash ROM Image allocated for Pocket PC 2002 Operating System and applications 24.0 MB 31.
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