Audiovox MAESTRO User Manual

INTRODUCTION

It is important you read this Instruction Manual (USER’S GUIDE) before using your Pocket PC to ensure its proper operation.

It is recommended that important data stored in your Pocket PC should be saved to a memory card (sold separately) or your personal computer (data transfer with ActiveSync) on a regular basis. Before returning for service, be sure to back up your data and remove any confidential, proprietary or personal information. Audiovox Communications Corp. is not responsible for damage to or loss of any programs, data or removable storage media.

The purpose of the Safety Instructions in this manual is to provide you with warnings and safety instructions that will assist in preventing the misuse of your Maestro Pocket PC.

All of the Safety Instructions that are contained in this Manual must be read carefully and must

be fully understood before you attempt to use your Pocket PC in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury or property damage or could damage the Pocket PC.

Always store this Manual in a convenient place for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual:

✓ Product Warnings, (i.e., what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that could

cause bodily injury or property damage); and

✓ User Directions (i.e., what must always be done to assure the safe use of your Pocket PC).

• The Safety Instructions contained in this Manual have been categorized in accordance with the seriousness of the potential hazards through the use of Signal Words.

Those Signal Words, and their intended meanings, are as follows:

DANGER: Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in death or

catastrophic bodily injury.

WARNING: Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in serious

bodily injury.

CAUTION: Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in minor

bodily injury or property damage.

NOTE: Designates important information that relates to the safe use of your Maestro.

Your Maestro produces low levels of RF energy due to the generation of digital timing pulses by its clock oscillator circuits. Your Maestro has been equipped with internal shielding to minimize any stray emissions of RF energy.

Airlines may nevertheless prohibit the on-board use of all portable PCs (and all other portable electronic devices that could potentially emit stray RF energy), particularly during take-offs and landings, to prevent any possible interference with the reception of signals by airborne electronic navigational devices.

WARNING

■ Always request and obtain prior consent and approval of an authorized airline representative before using your Maestro Pocket PC aboard an aircraft.

■ Always follow the instructions of the airline representative whenever using your Maestro Pocket PC aboard an aircraft, to prevent any possible interference with airborne electronic equipment.

WARNING

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 come closer than 16cm(6inches) to a person with a heart pacemaker implant when using this Pocket PC in combination with a mobile cellular telephone. Failure to do so could result in interference with the function of the pacemaker.

WARNING

■ Never use a Pocket PC while driving an automobile or any other moving vehicle. Always pull out of traffic and come to a stop in a legally permissible and safe location before using your Pocket PC. Failure to do so could result in serious bodily injury in a traffic accident.

■ Never use your Maestro Pocket PC while walking. Usage while walking could result in bodily injury caused by inattention to automobile traffic or other pedestrian hazards.

WARNING

■ Never allow metallic objects, such as staples and paper clips, to enter inside your Pocket PC. Metallic objects, such as staples and paper clips, if allowed to enter your Maestro, could cause the generation of excess heat or fire.

■ Never connect terminals (metal parts) to metallic objects (such as wires). Connecting terminals to metal objects could cause excessive heat or fire.

■ Always immediately turn the battery switch to the “off” position and disconnect the AC Adapter from the power outlet in the event the Pocket PC emits an unusual odor or sound or generates smoke.

WARNING

■ Never use or store your Pocket PC in the following locations:

• Anywhere it may be exposed to water, such as a bathroom or sauna;

• In conditions of high humidity, such as in the rain or fog;

• Where your Maestro Pocket PC will be exposed to high temperatures, such as near a fire or

equipment that emits high temperatures;

• In direct sunlight; or

• In a sealed automobile left in the sun and subject to high temperatures.

■ Never drop your Pocket PC or subject it to severe shock. Dropping your Maestro or subjecting it to severe shock could cause the built-in battery to leak, ignite and/or rupture.

■ Always immediately remove your Pocket PC and its battery from the vicinity of any open flame in the event the built-in 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 built-in battery. Such liquid when in contact with the eyes or skin, could cause injury to the skin or eyes.

with the eyes, irrigate the eyes thoroughly with clean water and immediately seek medical attention.

immediately with clean water.

In the event the liquid comes into contact with the skin or clothing, wash it away

Should the liquid come into contact

■ Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modification to your Maestro Pocket PC. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause bodily injury or property damage, as well as damage to the Maestro itself.

Failure to follow the above directions concerning use and storage could result in damage to your Maestro or bodily injury and property damage due to battery liquid leakage, fire or rupture.

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CAUTION

■ Never raise the sound volume level to high when using your Pocket PC with earphones. An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing.

■ Never touch the liquid that might leak from a broken liquid crystal display. Contact with this liquid could cause a skin rash. If the crystal display liquid should come into contact with the skin or clothing, wash it immediately with clean water.

■ Never allow infants or small children within reach of your Pocket PC. Infants or small children could injure themselves if allowed access to your Pocket PC.

DANGER

■ Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC Adapter, and never alter their Power Supply Cables or plugs as exposure to electric shock hazards could result.

Always contact an authorized Audiovox Communications Corp. service provider, if repair or replacement is required.

WARNING

■ Always use the Audiovox Communications Corp. AC Adapter and the Audiovox Communications Corp. Battery Charger that have 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 Adapter or Battery Charger in violation of this Warning.

■ Never connect or disconnect the AC Adapter with wet hands. Connecting or disconnecting the AC Adapter to a power source with wet hands could cause electric shock.

CAUTION

■ Never place an AC Adapter on a wooden surface (or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat) while it is in use, since its surface temperature increases during normal use. Always rest it on a suitable heat-insulating material.

■ Never cover the AC Adapter with any object while it is in use, and never place it adjacent to a heat source. An excessive temperature increase could detrimentally affect its performance.

■ Never place a Power Supply Cable near a heat source, as damage to the cord or to its insulation could result.

■ Always use a surge protector when utilizing the AC Adapter 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 supplying 110V AC.

■ When traveling abroad, never plug the AC Adapter 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.

An attached Power Supply Cable is a 125V AC type. When you connect with the power supply more than 125V AC, please exchange in the Power Supply Cable to apply.

■ Never attempt to connect or disconnect the power plug with damp or wet hands. Connecting or disconnecting the power plug with damp or wet hands could result in an electric shock.

■ Never leave an open container, such as a cup or glass, containing a liquid near the AC Adapter. Spilled liquid coming in contact with the AC Adapter could cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Always insure the power plug pins are clean and free of dust or other foreign material by wiping the pins with a clean dry cloth. Dust or other foreign material accumulation on the power plug pins could cause fire.

■ Always unplug the power plug from an outlet by grasping the power plug itself. Never pull on the Power Supply Cable to disconnect the Power Supply Cable from an outlet. Pulling on the Power Supply Cable could cause a fire or electric shock as a result of damage to the Power Supply Cable.

■ Never use a worn or damaged AC Adapter Power Supply Cable or plug, or a worn or damaged extension cord or plug. The use of a worn or damaged Power Supply Cable or plug could result in electric shock or fire. Always contact an authorized Audiovox Communications Corp. service provider immediately to obtain a suitable Power Supply Cable replacement.

■ Never bend or twist a Power Supply Cable, and never pull on a Power Supply Cable in an attempt to remove a plug from an outlet. Always grasp the plug directly when unplugging a Power Supply Cable to avoid causing any damage to the cord.

■ Never plug the AC Adapter into an overloaded multiple outlet, power strip or surge protector to prevent blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.

■ Never place heavy objects on a Power Supply Cable, as that could result in damage to the cord.

■ Always confirm that the AC Adapter plug (and the extension cord and plug, if any) have been

fully inserted into the receptacle, to assure a secure electrical connection.

NOTE

■ Under certain conditions, data may be lost, including:

✓ Misuse of your Maestro;

✓ Subjecting the main unit of your Pocket PC to static electricity and/or noise;

✓ Total loss of electric charge in the built-in battery; and

✓ Servicing of your Pocket PC.

■ Use your Pocket PC only in locations with the following ambient environmental conditions:

✓ 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 35°C (41°F and 95°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.

■ Do not subject your Maestro Pocket PC to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could result in moisture condensation in the Pocket PC that could cause damage to your Pocket PC, computer function loss, and/or the loss of data. In the event of moisture condensation, allow your Maestro to dry out completely.

■ It is normal for the AC Adapter to become warm when charging.

■ Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when not in use.

■ Take care not to sit on Maestro when it is located in the back pocket of trousers, etc. This could

cause damage to your Maestro or malfunction of the Pocket PC functions.

■ Do not place objects on top of your Pocket PC or drop them on top of your Pocket PC. This could cause damage to your Maestro and/or malfunction.

■ Clean terminals (metallic parts) on a regular basis with a cotton swab. Dirty terminals could affect battery charging.

■ Never use organic solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean your Pocket PC. Use of these solvents can cause deformation or discoloration.

■ Do not wipe the display with a damp or wet cloth or touch the display with damp or wet hands. Wiping or touching the display under this condition can cause product failure or malfunction. Always use a soft dry cloth to wipe the display.

■ When using the optional “SD memory card” or “Compact flash memory card” (sold separately), be sure to read the relevant instruction manual and ensure that you know the proper procedures for their use.

✓ Never subject the card to any severe shock while connected to your Pocket PC. Such a shock

can cause damage to the card and a malfunction.

✓ Do not carry your Maestro Pocket PC with the card connected to it. This can result in the

damage or loss of the card.

■ Never connect 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 Maestro Pocket PC.

■ A lithium ion battery is used in this Pocket PC. When a replacement is needed, please request the dealer from whom the PC was purchased to assist you.

■ Lithium ion batteries are recyclable. When you replace your built-in battery, please request that the repair center recycle the battery in accordance with RBRC standards. When disposing of the battery yourself, please call RBRC at (800) 822-2237 for tips on the proper disposal of the lithium ion battery. Never dispose of the battery with ordinary waste.

Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

CompactFlash is a trademark of the SanDisk Corporation of the U.S.

Other product names mentioned in this USER’S GUIDE are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................ 1

Welcome ..................................................................................................................... 2

Where to Find Information .......................................................................................... 3

CHAPTER 2: BASIC SKILLS ..................................................................................................... 4

Parts Names and Function ......................................................................................... 5

Battery Charging ......................................................................................................... 9

Initial Setup ............................................................................................................... 11

Setup Method of Options .......................................................................................... 12

How to Connect to the CDM-9100 Series................................................................. 15

Connecting to a Desktop Computer.......................................................................... 17

Today Screen ............................................................................................................ 19

Programs .................................................................................................................. 21

Navigation Bar and Command Bar ........................................................................... 22

Pop-up Menus .......................................................................................................... 23

Notifications .............................................................................................................. 23

Enter Information on Your Maestro ........................................................................... 24

Entering Text Using the Input Panel ......................................................................... 24

Find and Organize Information ................................................................................. 33

Customize Your Maestro ........................................................................................... 34

CHAPTER 3: MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC .............................................................................. 41

CHAPTER 4: MICROSOFT POCKET OUTLOOK ................................................................... 44

Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings .................................................. 45

Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues ............................................................. 48

Tasks: Keeping a To Do List ..................................................................................... 51

Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas ...................................................................... 54

Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages ..................................................... 56

CHAPTER 5: COMPANION PROGRAMS ............................................................................... 61

Pocket Word ............................................................................................................. 62

Pocket Excel ............................................................................................................. 66

MSN Messenger ....................................................................................................... 68

Windows Media Player for Pocket PC ...................................................................... 72

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Microsoft Reader ...................................................................................................... 73

CHAPTER 6: POCKET INTERNET EXPLORER ..................................................................... 77

The Mobile Favorites Folder ..................................................................................... 78

Mobile Favorites ....................................................................................................... 78

Using AvantGo Channels .......................................................................................... 80

Using Pocket Internet Explorer ................................................................................. 81

CHAPTER 7: GETTING CONNECTED .................................................................................... 83

Transfer Items Using Infrared ................................................................................... 84

Connect to the Internet ............................................................................................. 85

Connect to Work ....................................................................................................... 87

End a Connection ..................................................................................................... 88

Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server ................................................................... 89

Get Help on Connecting ........................................................................................... 89

CHAPTER 8: OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................... 90

Home ........................................................................................................................ 91

How to Make Backup ................................................................................................ 98

CHAPTER 9: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ......................................................................... 102

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 103

Resetting................................................................................................................. 105

Clear Memory ......................................................................................................... 106

Specifications.......................................................................................................... 107

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing the Maestro. Due to the size and capabilities of this Maestro, you can keep your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand.

Microsoft information on your desktop or laptop computer with your Maestro. Picture yourself in the following situations:

• While walking with a colleague, your cellular phone rings and your manager asks if you two

• You’re meeting your friends tonight for dinner and a movie. You download the latest movie

• A Calendar reminder alerts you that it is time to catch the bus. You grab your Maestro and

ActiveSync® increases the power of your Maestro by allowing you to synchronize the

are free this afternoon for an emergency meeting. While your colleague fumbles through his paper organizer, you press a button on your Maestro and instantly see a list of today’s appointments and meetings. You are quickly able to tell your manager your available times. For more information on scheduling appointments and meetings, see Chapter 4.

information from the Internet to your desktop computer and then synchronize it with your Maestro. At dinner, you pull out your Maestro and review your movie options with your friends. For more information on downloading Web pages to your Maestro, see Chapter 6.

catch the bus just in time. Because ActiveSync keeps the information on your Maestro up-todate, you leisurely review your task list, make notes about the new books and CDs you want to buy, and read and respond to e-mail messages. When you get back to the office, ActiveSync transfers any task changes you made, your notes, and your e-mail message responses to your desktop computer. For more information on ActiveSync, see Chapter 3.

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Where to Find Information

This book describes your Maestro hardware, provides an overview of the programs on your Maestro, and explains how to connect your Maestro to a desktop computer, a network, or the Internet. For instructions on setting up your Maestro and installing ActiveSync, see the Quick Start card. The following table is a guide to additional information to help you use your Maestro.

For information on: See this source:

Programs on your Maestro

Additional programs that can be

installed on the Maestro

Connecting to and synchronizing with a

desktop computer

Last-minute updates and detailed

technical information

Up-to-date information on Pocket PC

This User’s Guide and device Help. To view Help, tap

then Help.

The Maestro Companion CD.

The Quick Start card or ActiveSync Help on your desktop

computer. To view Help, click Help and then Microsoft

ActiveSync Help.

The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder

on the desktop computer and on the Maestro Companion CD.

http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc

and

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Chapter 2

Basic Skills

Chapter 2: Basic Skills

You can easily learn to use your Maestro. This chapter describes the use and customization of your Maestro.

Parts Names and Function

Main unit (front view)

Alarm Lamp LED

Microphone

Recording Button (Program Button 5)

Infrared Port Reset Switch

Program Button 1, 2, 3 & 4 (From the Left)

Cursor Button/Navigation Button

Battery Switch Lock

Battery Switch

Power Button/Front Light

Touch Screen

Speaker

AC Adapter Jack

Cradle Connecting Port

The Cradle

Initial Setting of Program Button

Program button 1 ........Calendar

Program button 2 ........Tasks

Program button 3 ........Home

Program button 4 ........Contacts

Program button 5 ........Voice recorder

USB Cradle

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Main unit (back view)

Stylus Holder

Stylus

CF Card Slot

SD Card Slot

Stereo Headphone Jack

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Power Button

The power button turns the unit and the front light on and off.

Power button When the power is off When the power is on

Press it for some time. The power turns on. The front light alternately turns on/off.

Press it quickly. The power turns on. The power turns off.

Battery Switch, and Battery Switch Lock

The battery switch supplies/cuts the battery power to the Maestro.

The setting of this switch at shipment is “stop”. When using the Maestro for the first time, slide this switch to the left (the “supply” side) with stylus. This switch should normally be on the “supply” side.

The battery switch lock secures the battery switch to the “supply” side.

To set the battery switch to “stop”, slide and hold the battery switch lock to “release” (toward the top of the Maestro) and, at the same time, slide the battery switching to “stop”. The battery switch will not move unless the switch lock is release setting.

Moving the switch back to stop will reset the unit to the factory settings. You will need go through the initial setup again.

Battery Switch Lock Battery Switch

Release

Stop

Supply

Alarm Lamp LED

The Alarm Lamp LED indicates the machine condition.

• Flashing orange ....... When the preset alarm time, which was set through Calendar or Tasks,

goes off, the lamp starts flashing.

• Steady orange ......... Indicates charging of the built-in battery.

• Flashing yellow ........ The built-in battery charging process is stopped due to the ambient

temperature being too high or low. Charge the built-in battery in an ambient temperature of approx. 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

• Steady green ........... Indicates full charge of the built-in battery.

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How to Use Stylus

The stylus is used for menu selection or data input on the touch-screen of the Maestro.

• Ta p : 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. Drag in a list

to select multiple items.

• Tap and hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that

item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Note

When you operate the touch screen of the Maestro, use the supplied stylus.

If the tip of the stylus is damaged, do not use it. If you operate the touch screen with a damaged stylus or a ballpoint pen, the touch screen may be damaged.

The stylus is expendable. When the stylus is damaged, please use one of the 2 extras stylus or buy a new one.

About Cursor Button

You can move a cursor (selection display) on the screen by pressing the upper, lower, right or left part of the cursor button.

You can select a program to launch by pressing the center part of the cursor button.

Note

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.

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Battery Charging

A built-in battery is installed in the Maestro. When using the Maestro for the first time, set the battery switch at the supply side, then charge the built-in battery with the supplied AC Adapter.

How to Charge Battery

You can use two charging methods.

When you connect the AC Adapter and the Maestro, turn the unit off.

• Connect the supplied AC Adapter and the cradle as shown in the figure below, and then insert the Maestro into the cradle.

• Connect the supplied AC Adapter and the Maestro as shown in the figure below.

Note

For charging the built-in battery, maintain an ambient temperature from approx. 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F). If the ambient temperature is too low or too high, the charging will pause. According to the operating status, the charging may pause even when the ambient temperature is below 35°C (95°F). The flashing in yellow of the Alarm Lamp LED indicates the pause of the charging.

The lamp is lit in orange during the built-in battery charging.

When the built-in battery is completely charged, the green.

Alarm Lamp LED

color changes to

Charge time is dependent on the ambient temperature.

Charging time to fully charge the built-in battery for the first time or when completely drained is approximately 4 hours.

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How to Prolong Battery Life

Use the Maestro with the AC Adapter.

•

When you use the Maestro under the following conditions, the power consumption will be large. Please use the AC Adapter when:

• The Maestro is operated while connected to your computer.

• The Maestro is operated with storage card or with any other optional equipment.

Select the short powered-off time in the setting menu. This will shorten the time the unit will

•

remain on if not used. For more information, see “Customize Your Maestro” of Chapter 2.

Turn off the front light.

•

Set the screen brightness to power saving mode. Also, shorten the light turn-off time. For more

•

information, see “Customize Your Maestro” of Chapter 2.

Use the Maestro with an ambient temperature between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). This

•

temperature range is the most effective for the built-in battery.

• When you use the Maestro in high or low temperature environments, the operable time is shortened due to the decrease of the built-in battery capacity.

Battery Life

The built-in battery has a limited life. Repeated charging/discharging of the built-in battery gradually decreases operable time. When the operable time has been extremely shortened it is time to replace the built-in battery with a new one. The built-in battery life is altered depend on use conditions.

• Do not leave the Maestro in a place of high or low temperature. It may shorten battery life.

Battery Charge Level and Stored Data Protection

If the battery charge level becomes extremely low, or is completely discharged, the memory data stored in the Maestro will be deleted.

When the low battery status icon or the alarm message appears, immediately connect the AC Adapter to the Maestro and charge the built-in battery.

• The built-in battery gradually discharges even if the device is not being used. When the Maestro is left for a long time, the built-in battery of the Maestro may completely discharge.

• It is recommended to save the Maestro’s memory data to your desktop computer or to a storage card.

• The manufacturer is not responsible for data change or clearance due to battery discharge. Please acknowledge that.

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Initial Setup

When using the Maestro for the first time, carry out initial setup according to the procedures below after a built-in battery has been charged.

1. Press the power button to turn the power on. The welcome screen appears. Tap the screen to start the following setup.

2. Execute touch screen correction.

When the align screen appears, tap the center of the cross target with the stylus. The next target position changes upon tapping the target. Five taps completes the positioning correction. The screen then changes to the stylus screen.

• If a finger or any other object touches the screen during correction, the correction will be

canceled. Repeat the correction procedure.

3. Read how to use the stylus.

• Read and understand the stylus operation, and then tap Next.

Note

4. Learn the pop-up menus operation.

5. Set the location.

6. To complete the initial setup.

Note

For more information on stylus operation, see “How to Use Stylus” of Chapter 2.

• Read the on-screen explanation and then operate the screen.

Display the pop-up menus, and cut and paste the data according to the screen instructions.

• When you finished the paste operation, this stage is completed. Tap Next.

• When tapping the right

time zone.

• When the setup is completed, tap Next.

• When the complete screen appears, the initial setup is completed.

• After tapping the screen, you can use the Maestro.

When you tap the Complete screen, the Today screen appears. For more information on the Today screen, see “Today screen” of Chapter 2.

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mark, the city and time zone list appears. Tap the desired city and

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Setup Method of Options

Method of Setting Card into CF Card Slot

To insert a card:

1. Turn off the power.

2. Open the card cover.

3. Insert the CF card confirming the direction of the card. Line up the side groove of the card and

the groove edge of the card slot.

Insert the card smoothly and completely to the end.

• When the card is inserted, the power turns on.

Side groove

Card cover

To remove a card:

1. Turn off the power.

2. Open the card cover.

3. Hook your fingers over the protrusion edge of the card, and then pull the card straight out.

• When the card is removed, the power turns on.

Protrusion edge

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Method of Setting Card into SD Card Slot

To insert a card:

1. Turn off the power.

2. Open the card cover.

3. Insert the card with its contact surface (metal contact surface) facing backward into the

Maestro.

Contact surface

Card cover

To remove a card:

1. Turn off the power.

2. Open the card cover.

3. Lightly press down on the card until a clicking sound is heard. The card will pop out slightly

from the slot.

4. Pull the card straight up to remove.

Note

When storage cards are inserted in both the CF and SD card slots, one of them may only be accessible depending on the application or the Settings operation (typically, the first storage card inserted is accessed).

Typical examples:

- Notes of Pocket Outlook

- Saving destination selection of the Options item of the Tools menu of Pocket Word

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How to Connect Earphone Headset with Remote

You can listen to the sound output from your Maestro by connecting the optional Earphone Headset with Remote. (See Quick start card.)

Insert the the figure below.

Note

plug of the

Use the specified Earphone Headset with Remote. If you use a different type of earphone, it may result malfunction.

The connectable pin size of the headphone/earphone is ø3.5 mm mini plug type.

Earphone Headset with Remote into the stereo headphone jack as shown in

Stereo headphone jack

How to Change the Color Panel

To remove the Color Panel, unlock in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the figure below, then detach the Color Panel by pulling it upward.

To attach a new Color Panel, insert it along the groove until locked.

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How to Connect to the CDM-9100 Series

When the Maestro is connected to a cellular phone, you can access the Internet or send/receive e-mail.

Note

For more information on connecting to the Internet or e-mail, see Chapter 7.

Before connecting the Maestro to a cellular phone, please read your instruction manual on the cellular phone.

About connector cable:

Use the specified cellular cable (included).

To connect a cellular phone:

Before you connect your cellular phone to the Maestro, turn off both devices, and then connect each to the other as shown in the figure below.

Cellular Phone (CDM-9100 Series)

Connector Cable (Included)

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When disconnecting the cable from the cellular phone, push and hold in the lock buttons on both sides of the connector then pull the cable straight away from the phone.

Note

Do not turn off the power of the cellular phone or disconnect the cable during communication.

When connecting/disconnecting the cable, carefully handle it without bending the connecting interface.

When telecommunication conditions are poor or if you are in a moving vehicle, it may difficult to communicate correctly.

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Connecting to a Desktop Computer

Before connecting your Maestro to a desktop computer, check the follows.

• ActiveSync has been installed on your desktop computer. (See Chapter 3.)

• Make sure that the Maestro is turned off.

• The position of the connecting port on the computer may differ according to the computer

type. For more information, see the Instruction manual of your computer.

• Your computer has a free USB port for connection to the cradle.

To connect using the supplied USB cradle:

1. Connect the USB cradle to your desktop computer as shown in the illustration below.

USB port

2. Insert the Maestro into the USB cradle.

Make sure that the connector on the cradle is inserted into the port on the bottom of the Maestro. Data can not be transferred if the connection is not made.

When your Maestro is properly inserted into the cradle, your Maestro will turn on automatically and ActiveSync will open on your desktop computer automatically.

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To connect using a separately sold serial cradle:

1. Connect the serial cradle to the serial port of the desktop computer.

Serial port

2. Connect the Maestro to the serial cradle.

To connect directly using a connection cable:

Connect the Maestro directly to your desktop computer using the USB DATA interface cable (sold separately).

USB port

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Today Screen

When you turn on your Maestro 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 you can see at a glance important information for the day.

and then Today. On the Today screen,

Tap to switch to a program.

Tap to view notification messages.

Tap to change the volume level or to turn the volume on/off.

Tap to change date and time.

Tap to open information setting.

Your day at a glance.

Tap to create a new item.

Tap to view connection status.

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Following are some of the status icons you may see.

Status Icon Meaning

Turns all sounds on and off and changes the volume level

Batteries are charging

Batteries are low

Batteries are very low

Batteries are full

Connection is active

Synchronization is beginning or ending

Synchronization is occurring

Notification that one or more instant messages were received

Notification that one or more e-mail messages were received

Note

If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them, the Notification icon, , will display. Tap the icon to view all notification icons.

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