Dell AXIM X3 User Manual

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Dell™ Axim™ X3

User’s Guide

Model HC02U

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use

of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of

data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal

injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" on page 171.

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Model HC02U

January 2004 P/N C2448 Rev. A02

Contents

CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 11

General

Power

Battery

Air Travel

EMC Instructions

Ergonomic Computing Habits

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Battery Disposal

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Finding Information

1 About Your Device

Front, Side, and Back Views . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Front and Side Views

Back View

Using the Battery

Installing and Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Connecting to a Computer

Using the Cradle

Using the Sync Cable

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Contents 3

Using Secure Digital Memory Cards . . . . . . . 29

Performing a Reset

Soft Reset

Hard Reset

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2 Using Windows Mobile™ 2003

Software for Pocket PC

Device Buttons and the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . 32

Today Screen

Status Icons

Programs

Program Buttons

Switcher Bar

Navigation Bar and Command Bar

Pop-Up Menus

Finding and Organizing Information

Backing Up Data

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3 Entering Information

Entering Text Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . 42

Typing With the Soft Keyboard

Letter Recognizer

Block Recognizer

Transcriber

Editing Typed Text

4 Contents

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Writing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing Written Text

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Drawing on the Screen

Creating a Drawing

Editing a Drawing

Recording a Message

Using My Text

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4 Adjusting Settings

Personal Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

System Tab

Connections Tab

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5 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync

About ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Installing and Using ActiveSync

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6 Scheduling and Communicating

About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook . . . . . . . . 62

Calendar

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Using the Summary Screen

Creating Meeting Requests

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Contents 5

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Finding a Contact

Using the Summary Screen

Tasks

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Notes

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Inbox

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Synchronizing E-Mail Messages

Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

Using the Message List

Composing Messages

Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders

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Notifications

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7 Adding and Removing Programs

Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync

Downloading Programs From the Internet

Adding a Program to the Start Menu

Removing Programs

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Using File Explorer on the Device

Using ActiveSync on the Computer

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6 Contents

8 Using Companion Programs

Microsoft Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Pocket Excel

Tips for Working in Pocket Excel

MSN Messenger

Setting Up

Working With Contacts

Chatting With Contacts

Windows

Microsoft Reader

Using the Library

Reading a Book

Using Reader Features

Removing a Book

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Media Player for Pocket PC . . . . . 88

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9 Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet

Explorer

Mobile Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Conserving Memory

Mobile Favorites Folder

Favorite Links

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Using AvantGo Channels

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Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web

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10 Getting Connected

Using Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Using Bluetooth

Using Wi-Fi (802.11b)

Creating a Modem Connection

Creating an Ethernet Connection

Creating a VPN Connection

Ending a Connection

Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

Getting Help on Connecting

11 Appendix

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Regulatory Notices

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

IC Notice (Canada Only)

CE Notice (European Union)

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

Australia and New Zealand

VCCI Notice (Japan Only)

MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)

Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice

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8 Contents

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) . . . . . . . . . . 121

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

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Wireless Regulatory Information

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Europe—CE Declaration of Conformity

Japan Standard

Canada—Industry Canada (IC)

FCC Standard

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Mexico

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Singapore—Approved by IDA for Use in Singapore

Korea

Radio Approvals

Contacting Dell

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Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)

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"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)

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Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)

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Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)

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1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)

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Glossary

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Contents 9

10 Contents

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your device and working environment from potential damage.

General

• Do not attempt to service the device yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.

• If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

• Do not push objects into openings of your device. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

• Keep your device away from radiators and heat sources. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your device; do not place your device in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.

• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to run the device or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your device. Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.

• Do not use your device in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement.

• If your device includes an integrated or optional modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is approaching to avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning via the telephone line.

• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this

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product during an electrical storm. Do not use your device during an electrical storm unless all cables have been disconnected and the device is operating on battery power.

• If your device includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug.

• Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when removing cards after their continuous operation.

• Before you clean your device, disconnect the device from the electrical outlet. Clean your device with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Power

• Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.

• Before you connect the device to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source.

• To remove the device from all power sources, turn the device off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

• To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with 3-prong plugs to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable.

• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on. If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable in to the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage to your device, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Battery

• Use only Dell™ battery modules that are approved for use with this device. Use of other types may increase the risk of fire or explosion.

• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.

• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not

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disassemble it. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury.

• Keep the battery away from children.

• Do not store or leave your device or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.

• Do not dispose of your device’s battery in a fire or with normal household waste. Battery cells may explode. Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions. Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Air Travel

• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell device while you are on board an aircraft. For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio frequency or other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.

– In order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your Dell portable

device is equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device, please disable this device before you board the aircraft and follow all instructions provided by airline personnel with regard to such device.

– Additionally, the use of any PED, such as a portable device, may be

prohibited in aircraft during certain critical phases of flight, for example, takeoff and landing. Some airlines may further define the critical flight phase as any time the aircraft is below 3050 m (10,000 ft). Please follow the airline’s specific instructions as to when the use of a PED is allowed.

EMC Instructions

Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at

www.dell.com

• Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your device. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your device’s electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your device:

• When setting up the device for work, place it on a level surface.

• You can put your device through an X-ray security machine, but never put your device through a metal detector. If you have the device checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the device.

• Protect your device, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to

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sunlight.

• When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.

NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer

environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

• Handle components with care.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom. Remove moisture from the display quickly and keep the display dry. Long-term exposure to moisture can damage the display. your display.

Ergonomic Computing Habits

CAUTION: Improper or prolonged use of the device may result in injury.

CAUTION: Viewing the display for extended periods of time may result in eye

strain.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your device. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your device’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

You can take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do

not remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic

container or packaging.

• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use

antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.

Do not

use a commercial window cleaner to clean

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Battery Disposal

Your device uses a lithium-ion battery and a rechargeable NiMH battery. For instructions about replacing the batteries in your device, see "Using the Battery" on page 23.

Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

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Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here:

How to set up my device and information on the connectors and buttons on my device

Information on using my device. Dell User’s Guide and Pocket PC Help.

Additional programs that can be installed on my device

Information on using programs on my device

Connecting to and synchronizing with a computer

Last-minute updates and detailed technical information

Up-to-date information on your Pocket PC

My service tag Label located in the battery slot

Getting Started placemat and the Dell™ User’s Guide

To view Help, tap the Start button and tap Help.

Dell Companion CD

Pocket PC Help and, if available, tap Help within a specific program

Dell User’s Guide and Microsoft ActiveSync To view Help, click Help and click Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

The readme files, located in the ActiveSync folder on the computer and on the Dell Companion CD.

www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile

(remove the battery)

Help on your computer.

18 Finding Information

About Your Device

Front, Side, and Back Views

Using the Battery

Connecting to a Computer

Using Secure Digital Memory Cards

Performing a Reset

Front, Side, and Back Views

)

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, read and

follow the safety instructions on page 11.

Front and Side Views

microphone

infrared sensor (top)

headphone

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connector

scroll dial

record button

Calendar button

Contacts button

INFRARED SENSOR—The infrared sensor lets you transfer files from your device to

another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.

MICROPHONE—Allows you to record audio.

ECURE DIGITAL CARD SLOT—See "Using Secure Digital Memory Cards" on page 29

for information on using Secure Digital memory cards.

WIRELESS ANTENNA—Allows you to transmit data (optional).

Secure Digital card slot (top

wireless antenna (optional)

stylus (extended)

power button

touch screen

wireless/ Windows Media Player on/off button

Home button

Inbox button

navigator button

20 About Your Device

STYLUS—Use the stylus to write or draw on the screen. To remove the stylus, pull it

straight up and out of the holder. To avoid losing the stylus, store the stylus in the holder when you are not using it. Ensure that the stylus is oriented correctly when you replace it in the slot.

POWER BUTTON—Press the power button to turn the device on or off. Press and hold

the power button to dim the display. Repeat to light the display.

• When the device is connected to external power and the main battery is fully charged, the power button light is solid green.

• When the main battery charge is low, the power button light flashes amber.

• When the device relays a notification, the power button light rapidly flashes green.

TOUCH SCREEN—Use the touch screen and the stylus to enter information into your

device. See "Entering Information" on page 41.

WIRELESS OR MICROSOFT

WINDOWS® MEDIA PLAYER ON/OFF BUTTON—On devices with

wireless, this turns the wireless antenna on and off. Turn off the antenna to conserve power. On non-wireless devices, this turns Windows Media Player on and off.

OME BUTTON—Press this button to launch Home or to turn on the device.

NBOX BUTTON—Press this button to launch your Inbox or to turn on the device.

NAVIGATOR BUTTON—Press the right, left, top, or bottom of the navigator button to

move the cursor on the screen. Press the center to enter a selection.

ONTACTS BUTTON—Press this button to launch Contacts or to turn on the device.

ALENDAR BUTTON—Press this button to launch Calendar or to turn on the device.

RECORD BUTTON—See "Recording a Message" on page 50 for information on using

the record button.

SCROLL DIAL

• Press the scroll dial to perform actions similar to pressing <Enter> on a keyboard.

• Rotate the scroll dial up or down to perform actions similar to using the up- and down-arrow keys on a keyboard.

For information on the functionality of the scroll dial within programs, see Pocket PC Help on your device.

HEADPHONE CONNECTOR—Attach headphones.

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Back View

stylus (secured)

battery lock

battery

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speaker

cradle/sync cable

reset button

connector (bottom)

BATTERY LOCK—

Use this switch to release and remove the main battery. See "Installing

and Removing the Battery" on page 23.

BATTERY—See "Using the Battery" on page 23 for information on the main battery.

SPEAKER—Tap the speaker icon to adjust the volume.

CRADLE/SYNC CABLE CONNECTOR—Connect a cradle or sync cable. See "Connecting to

a Computer" on page 25.

RESET BUTTON—See "Performing a Reset" on page 29 for information on using the

reset button.

22 About Your Device

Using the Battery

NOTICE: Do not use your device until you have charged the main battery for at

least 4 hours.

Before you use your device for the first time, you must install and charge the battery. Once the battery is charged, use the power properties to monitor the battery charge. See Pocket PC Help on the device for more information.

Installing and Removing the Battery

To install the battery:

Ensure that the device is turned off.

Insert the left side of the battery into the battery slot at an angle, and lower the right side into the slot until it clicks.

battery

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To remove the battery:

Insert the tip of the stylus into the battery lock.

Slide and hold the lock in the unlock position.

Lift the battery out of the slot.

stylus

battery

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battery lock

NOTE: Your service tag is located underneath the battery. You need your

service tag if you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or if you call Dell for customer service or technical support.

Charging the Battery

Use one of the following options to charge the main battery:

• Connect the AC adapter directly to the charger adapter and then to the device and to an electrical outlet.

• Connect the AC adapter directly to the sync cable and then to the device and to an electrical outlet.

• Connect the AC adapter to the cradle, and insert the device into the cradle. See "Using the Cradle" on page 25 for more information.

24 About Your Device

Connecting to a Computer

You either connect your device to a computer using a cradle or directly to a computer using a sync cable. Connect your device to a computer to:

• Add programs to your device. See "Adding Programs Using Microsoft ActiveSync

• Synchronize data on your device with data on your computer.

For information on synchronizing your data, see the following resources:

• "Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®" on page 57

• ActiveSync Help on your computer

• ActiveSync Help on your device

Using the Cradle

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your device, the cradle is optional.

You can use the cradle to:

• Synchronize the data on your device with the data on your computer.

• Power the device with AC power to conserve battery power.

• Charge the main battery. See "Using the Battery" on page 23 for more information.

• Charge a spare battery.

NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure

that you install ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD.

" on page 76 for more information.

About Your Device 25

To connect your device to the cradle:

Place the cradle on a flat, level surface near your computer.

Connect the cradle cable to the USB connector on your computer.

power cord

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AC adapter

cradle cable

cradle

USB connection to the computer

26 About Your Device

Connect the AC adapter to the cradle and to an electrical outlet.

spare battery charger

stylus holder (2)

front of cradle

Align the connector on the bottom of the device with the connector on the cradle, and, keeping the front of the device flush with the front of the cradle, lower the device onto the cradle.

When the device is docked in the cradle, the DELL™ logo on the cradle lights up and the connection status icon appears on the command bar (see page 35).

The spare battery status light on the cradle operates as follows:

• Green — The spare battery is fully charged.

• Amber — The spare battery is charging.

NOTE: While charging your device for the first time, you must press the power

button to charge the spare battery.

NOTE: The power button on the device indicates the charge status of the main

battery. See the description of the device status lights on page 21 for more information.

To remove the device from the cradle, pull the device straight up and out of the cradle.

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Using the Sync Cable

Use the sync cable to connect your device directly to the computer without using the cradle.

NOTE: Depending on the configuration of your device, the sync cable is

optional.

To connect the sync cable:

Connect one end of the cable to the USB connector on your computer.

Connect the other end of the cable to your device.

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power cord

device connector

sync cable connector

AC adapter

sync cable

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USB connection to the computer

Using Secure Digital Memory Cards

Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data.

To install a Secure Digital memory card:

If a card is already installed, press in the card to release it, and then remove it.

blank

Ensure that the card is oriented correctly, and slide it into the slot until you feel a click.

NOTICE: Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, check

the orientation, and reinsert it.

See the documentation that came with the card for information on using the card.

Performing a Reset

Soft Reset

When you perform a soft reset, the device deletes any data that has not been saved but saves any data that has been stored in memory. Try performing a soft reset if the device does not respond when you tap the display or press a button.

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To perform a soft reset, use the stylus to press the reset button.

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reset button

Hard Reset

NOTICE: When you perform a hard reset, you lose all the data stored and any

program you installed on your device.

Perform a hard reset if:

• You want to delete all the data stored on your device.

• You forget your password and need to clear it.

• Your device is experiencing severe operational problems and you have already attempted a soft reset.

NOTICE: It is strongly recommended that you back up your data before you

perform a hard reset. See ActiveSync Help on your computer for more information.

To perform a hard reset:

Press and hold the power button.

With the stylus, hold the reset button for about 2 seconds.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Device Buttons and the Stylus

Today Screen

Status Icons

Programs

Navigation Bar and Command Bar

Pop-Up Menus

Finding and Organizing Information

Backing Up Data

Device Buttons and the Stylus

Your device has hardware buttons that control actions and scroll functions, and a stylus for selecting items and entering information.

On the device, the stylus replaces the mouse:

• Tap — Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options.

• Drag — Hold the stylus and drag across the screen 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

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

See "Entering Information" on page 41 for more information.

Today Screen

When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), the tapping the the date and information about the device owner, today’s calendar, and important tasks. To customize the

Tap the

Use the

To da y

screen appears. You can also view the

Start

button and then tapping

Start

button and tap

Personal

Appearance

screen.

tab and tap

tab to change the background that displays on the

Today

screen:

Settings

Today

. The

Today

screen displays

screen by

Use the

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Items

tab to change the items that appear on the

To da y

screen.

Start

button

connect configuration icon

volume control icon

connection status icon

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New items menu

Status Icons

NOTE: If there is not enough room to display all notification icons, the

notification icon, , displays. Tap the notification icon to view all notifications.

Icon Description

Turns sound on and off.

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Backup battery is low.

Main battery is charging.

Main battery is low.

Main battery is very low.

Main battery is full.

Connection is active. Tap the icon to configure connections.

Connection is not detected.

Wireless network is detected.

Synchronization is beginning or ending.

Synchronization is occurring.

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Icon Description

New instant message(s).

New e-mail message(s).

Programs

You can switch from one program to another by selecting a program from the

Start

menu. To access programs that are not listed in the

Start

button, tap

NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-

down menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out.

Programs

, and then tap the program name.

Program Buttons

You can also switch to some programs by pressing a program button. Your device has four program buttons located on the front of the device. The icons on the buttons identify the programs to which they switch. By default, the buttons launch Home, Inbox, Contacts, and Calendar.

Start

menu, tap the

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Switcher Bar

You can also use Switcher Bar to switch to or close open programs. To launch Switcher Bar:

Tap the

The Switcher Bar icon, , appears in the navigation bar.

Start

button and tap

System

tab and tap

Settings

Switcher Bar

Tap to view a list of all open programs. In the

•Tap

• Tap a program name to switch to that program.

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•Tap

Brightness settings

Exit current program

Exit all programs

Exit Switcher Bar

to close all open programs.

to close the menu.

Power settings

to close the current program.

Switcher Bar

menu:

to configure those settings.

The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your device. See the Dell™ Companion CD for additional programs that you can install on your device.

Icon Program Description

Synchronize information

ActiveSync

Calendar

Contacts

Inbox

between your device and your computer.

Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests.

Keep track of your friends and colleagues.

Send and receive e-mail messages.

Browse websites and WAP

Pocket Internet Explorer

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sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet.

Icon Program Description

Create handwritten or

Notes

Tasks Keep track of your tasks.

Pocket Excel

MSN Messenger

Pocket Word

typed notes, drawings, or recordings.

Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks that you created on your computer.

Send and receive instant messages with your MSN Messenger contacts.

Create new documents or view and edit Word documents that you 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 other programs and close screens.

Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, icons, and the input panel icon. To create a new item in the current program, tap name of an icon, tap and hold the stylus on the icon. Drag the stylus off the icon so that the command is not carried out.

New

. To see the

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Pop-Up Menus

navigation bar

Start menu

command bar

With pop-up menus, you can quickly select an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail 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 an item name. When the menu appears, lift the stylus and tap the action you want to perform. To close the menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.

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Finding and Organizing Information

The Find feature on your device helps you to quickly locate information.

On the data type from the drop-down menu, and then tap

You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your device and to organize your files into folders. On the

Explorer

Start

menu, tap

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Find

. Enter the item that you want to find, select a

to start the search.

Start

menu, tap

Programs

and tap

File

sort menu

folder location

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Backing Up Data

To prevent or minimize data loss, you should periodically back up the data stored on your device. Use ActiveSync to synchronize the files on your device with the files on your computer. You can also drag and drop files from your device to your computer using Windows Explorer. See the ActiveSync Help on your computer for additional information.

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Entering Information

Entering Text Using the Input Panel

Writing on the Screen

Drawing on the Screen

Recording a Message

Using My Text

You have several options for entering information:

• Use the input panel to enter typed text using the soft keyboard or another input method.

• Write directly on the screen with the stylus.

• Draw pictures on the screen with the stylus.

• Speak into your device microphone to record a message.

Use Microsoft computer to your device. For more information on ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

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Entering Text Using the Input Panel

Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your device. You can type using the soft keyboard or write using Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. The characters appear as typed text on the screen.

ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from your

input panel icon

To show or hide the input panel, tap the input panel icon. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon to change input methods.

When you use the input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, the word is inserted at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate.

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suggested words

To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested:

Tap the

Start

button and tap

Personal

tab, tap

Settings

Input

, and then tap the

Word Completion

tab.

Select the desired settings and tap OK.

Typing With the Soft Keyboard

Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap

Tap the keys on the soft keyboard with your stylus.

Keyboard

Letter Recognizer

Letter Recognizer allows you to use your stylus to write letters on the screen as you would write them on paper.

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NOTE: Letter Recognizer is included with the English, French, German, Italian,

and Spanish operating systems. Other versions do not support Letter Recognizer.

Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap

With your stylus, write a letter between the lines that appear on the

Letter Recognizer

bottom of the screen.

The letters are converted to typed text on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.

NOTE: Ta p Demo to learn the character strokes that the device can recognize.

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Block Recognizer

Block Recognizer allows you to use character strokes that are similar to those used on other handheld devices.

NOTE: Block Recognizer is included with the English, French, German, Italian,

and Spanish operating systems. Other versions do not support Block Recognizer.

Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap

Using your stylus, write the appropriate character stroke in the box that

Block Recognizer

appears at the bottom of the screen.

The character strokes are converted to typed text on the screen. For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.

NOTE: Ta p Demo to learn the character strokes that the device can recognize.

Transcriber

Transcriber allows you to write anywhere on the screen using the stylus similar to the way that you would write on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more, and then pause to let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters.

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NOTE: Transcriber is included with the English, French, and German operating

systems. Other versions do not support Transcriber.

Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and tap

With your stylus, write anywhere on the screen.

Transcriber

When you pause, Transcriber converts your written characters to typed characters. For specific instructions on using Transcriber, tap the question mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

Editing Typed Text

To edit or format typed text, you must select it first:

Drag the stylus across the text that you want to select.

Tap and hold the selected text.

Tap the appropriate editing command in the pop-up menu.

Edit

You can also tap

at the bottom of the screen to select editing

commands.

Writing on the Screen

In any program that accepts written text, such as the Notes program and the

Notes

tab in some programs, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information to text at a later time.

NOTE: Some programs that accept written text may not have the pen icon. See

the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode.

To write on the screen, tap the pen icon to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write.

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pen icon

Editing Written Text

To edit or format written text, you must select it first:

Tap the pen icon to deselect it.

Drag the stylus across the text that you want to select.

Tap and hold the selected text.

Tap the appropriate editing command in the pop-up menu.

Edit

You can also tap commands.

Tap the pen icon to switch back to writing mode.

To convert written text to print-style text, tap

at the bottom of the screen to select editing

To ol s

and tap

Recognize

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If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping

Recognize

(or tap and hold the selected words and then tap

Recognize

on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is not converted to printstyle text.

If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternatives or return to the original written text:

Tap and hold the incorrect word.

On the pop-up menu, tap

Alternates

A menu with a list of alternative words appears.

Tap the correct word, or tap the written text at the top of the menu to return to the original written text.

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alternate words

Tips for getting good recognition:

• Write neatly.

• Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line.

• For better recognition, try changing the zoom level to 300 percent using the

To ol s

menu.

• Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that the device can easily determine where words begin and end.

• Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted.

• You cannot add written text to a word to change it after the word has been recognized. You must delete the written word and write the new word.

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Drawing on the Screen

You can draw on the screen the same way that you write on the screen; however, selecting and editing drawings is different than selecting and editing written text. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while written text cannot.

Creating a Drawing

NOTE: To zoom in or out on your drawing, tap Tools and tap a zoom level.

Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes that touch or are inside of the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines are treated as written text.

drawing box

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Editing a Drawing

To edit or format a drawing, you must select it first:

Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears.

To select multiple drawings, deselect the pen icon and drag to select the drawings.

Tap and hold the selected drawing and tap an editing command on the pop-up menu.

You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawing and then tapping an editing command on the

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pop-up menu.

You can also tap

Edit

at the bottom of the screen to select editing

commands.

To resize a drawing, ensure that the Pen icon is not selected, and drag a selection handle.

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. In the Inbox program, you can add a recording to an e-mail message.

To record a message:

Hold the microphone near your mouth or other source of sound.

Press and hold the Record button on the side of your device until it beeps.

While holding down the Record button, make your recording.

To stop recording, release the Record button.

The device beeps twice. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon.

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NOTE: You can also make a recording by tapping the Record icon on the

Recording toolbar.

To play a recording, tap the name of the recording in the list or tap the speaker icon in the note.

Using My Text

When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages. To insert a message, tap message.

My Text

and tap a

NOTE: You can add text to a My Text message after you insert the message.

To edit a My Text message:

In Inbox or MSN Messenger, tap

Ta p

Edit My Text Messages

Make the changes and tap OK.

Tools

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Adjusting Settings

Personal Tab

System Tab

Connections Tab

You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. To see available

Start

options, tap the

NOTE: Depending on the features of your device, you might have additional

tabs and additional items on the tabs.

See Pocket PC Help on your device for additional information on adjusting settings (tap the

button and tap

Start

button and tap

Settings

Help

Personal Tab

•

Buttons

hardware buttons.

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•

Input

other options.

•

Menus

Navigator Button

• center of the navigator button to perform functions similar to pressing <Enter> on a keyboard.

•

Owner Information

•

Pass word

Sounds & Notification

• "Notifications" on page 74 for more information.

•

To da y

the Today screen.

— Assign the programs that launch when you press the

— Adjust the settings for input method, word completion, and

— Add or remove items from the

— Configure your device to allow you to press the

— Enter your contact information.

— Set a password to protect the data stored on your device.

— Adjust the volume and set notifications. See

— Customize the look and the information that is displayed on

Start

menu.

System Tab

•

About

— Find information about Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003

Software for Pocket PC and your device.

•

Brightness

•

Certificates

Certificates help establish your identity and the identity of other computers to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your data.

•

Clock

Microphone

•

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— Adjust the brightness settings to conserve power.

— View or delete certificates stored on your device.

— Change the time or set the alarm.

— Adjust the microphone gain.

•

Power

— Check the battery or charge status. Set the amount of time

that the device can remain idle before it turns off.

Regional Settings

• settings, such as currency, time, and date.

•

Remove Programs

information, see "Adding and Removing Programs" on page 75.

•

Screen

— Adjust the screen if your device is not responding accurately

to taps.

•

Switcher Bar

launcher utility.

•

System Information

— View and change the formatting for regional

— Remove programs from your device. For more

— Adjust the settings of the Switcher Bar program

— View technical information about your device.

Connections Tab

•

Beam

— Receive infrared beams from other devices.

•

Bluetooth

edit bonded devices. By default, the Bluetooth radio is off.

•

Connections

•

Wireless Ethernet

— Turn the Bluetooth™ radio on and off, and create and

— Add and configure modem or server connections.

— Configure your network adapter settings.

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Using Microsoft® ActiveSync

About ActiveSync

Installing and Using ActiveSync

About ActiveSync

You can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your device with ActiveSync. Synchronization compares the data on your device with the data on your computer and updates both with the most recent information. For example:

• Keep Microsoft Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with Microsoft Outlook data on your computer.

• Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your device and your computer. Your files are automatically converted to the correct format.

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NOTE: By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of

information. You can change ActiveSync options to synchronize specific types of information.

With ActiveSync, you can also:

• Back up and restore your device data.

• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and your computer.

• Select a synchronization mode to control when synchronization occurs. For example, you can synchronize continuously or only when you select the synchronize command.

• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized.

To synchronize your data, you need both the Microsoft Windows Pocket PC versions of ActiveSync. You must install the Windows version of ActiveSync on your computer using the Dell™ Companion CD. The Pocket PC version is already installed on your device.

and

NOTE: Before connecting your device to a computer for the first time, ensure

that you install ActiveSync on the computer from the Dell™ Companion CD.

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Installing and Using ActiveSync

To install ActiveSync:

Insert the Dell Companion CD.

Click the yellow triangle to access the main menu.

Click

Start Here

Click

Install ActiveSync

After the installation is complete, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps you to connect your device to your computer, set up a partnership so that you can synchronize information between your device and your computer, and customize your synchronization settings. Your first synchronization process automatically begins when you complete the wizard.

During your first synchronization, information that was stored in Outlook on your computer is copied to Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device.

After you set up ActiveSync and complete the first synchronization process, you can initiate synchronization from your device. To switch to ActiveSync on your device, tap the wireless LAN card, you can synchronize remotely from your device.

To find information on using ActiveSync on your device, open ActiveSync on your device, tap the

To find information on using ActiveSync on your computer, open ActiveSync on your computer, and click

and follow the instructions on the screen.

Start

button and tap

Start

button, and then tap

ActiveSync

. If you have a

Help

Help→ Microsoft ActiveSync Help

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Scheduling and Communicating

About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook

Calendar

Contacts

Task s

Notes

Inbox

Notifications

About Microsoft® Pocket Outlook

Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox.

Using Microsoft ActiveSync Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your device. You can also synchronize this information directly with an Exchange server. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your device and computer or server and updates both computers with the latest information. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on

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your computer.

You can switch to any of the following programs through the

, you can synchronize information in Microsoft

Start

menu.

Calendar

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 the today icon to view the current date.

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today icon

view menu

NOTE: To customize Calendar, such as changing the first day of the week, tap

Tools and tap Options.

input panel icon

To create an appointment:

In the Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment.

Ta p

New

Tap a field to select it, and enter a description and a location using the input panel.

If necessary, tap the date and time to change them.

To see all available fields, tap the input panel icon to hide it. Enter the remaining information, if necessary.

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To add notes, tap the

Notes

tab.

You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see "Notes" on page 68.

When you have finished entering information, tap OK to return to the calendar.

To receive a notification for an appointment, select

Remind me

in the appointment settings. You can configure notifications through the Sounds & Notifications icon. For more information, see "Notifications" on page 74.

Using the Summary Screen

When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen displays. To

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change the appointment, tap

Edit

Creating Meeting Requests

You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request is automatically created when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server. To set how you want meeting requests sent, tap receive e-mail messages through ActiveSync, select

To schedule a meeting:

Create an appointment.

On the

Attendees

The

Appointment

Attendees

field lists the e-mail addresses that you have entered in

Contacts.

Tools

and tap

Options

ActiveSync

. If you send and

tab, tap the input panel to hide it, and then tap

Select the meeting attendees.

The meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the

Outbox

folder.

For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, tap the

Start

button, tap

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Help

, and then tap

Calendar

Inbox

Contacts

Use Contacts to maintain a list of your friends and colleagues. You can quickly share Contacts information with other device users using the infrared port.

Categories

and select a category

from the list. In the task list, you can display tasks by category.

To add notes, tap the

Notes

tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see "Notes" on page 68.

When you have finished entering information, tap OK to return to the calendar.

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NOTE: To quickly create a task with only a subject, tap Tools and tap Entry Bar.

Ta p Tap here to add a new task, and enter your task information.

Notes

Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it is included in the note as an icon. If a note is not open, the recording is saved as a stand-alone recording.

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record icon

pen icon

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input panel icon

To create a note:

Tap the

Ta p

Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information on using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see "Entering Information" on page 41.

New

Start

menu and tap

Notes

Inbox

Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages:

• Synchronize e-mail messages using Exchange or Outlook on your computer.

• Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an ISP or a network.

Synchronizing E-Mail Messages

You can synchronize e-mail messages along with the rest of your data if you enable Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync. For information on enabling Inbox synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

NOTE: You can also synchronize e-mail messages with your computer from a

remote location. For more information, see "Getting Connected" on page 99.

During synchronization:

• Messages are copied from the e-mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your computer to the default, you receive:

– Messages from the past 3 days

– The first 100 lines of each message

– File attachments of less than 100 KB in size

• E-mail messages in the Exchange or Outlook on your computer, and then sent from those programs.

• E-mail messages in subfolders on your computer must be selected in ActiveSync to be transferred.

ActiveSync

Outbox

folder on your device are transferred to

folder in Inbox on your device. By

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Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server using a modem or network card connected to your device. You need to set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP, and a connection to your e-mail server. For more information, see "Getting Connected" on page 99.

When you connect to the e-mail server:

• New messages are downloaded to the device

• Messages in the device

Outbox

folder are sent.

• Messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from

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the device

Inbox

folder.

Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your email server rather than to your computer. When you delete a message on your device, it is also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect depending on the settings you selected in ActiveSync.

When you are working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap which saves space on your device.

After you have downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the e-mail server and then decide which messages to download completely. The next time you connect, Inbox downloads the messages you have marked for retrieval and sends the messages you have composed.

Inbox

folder.

Send

Using the Message List

Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list.

When you receive a message, tap to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold.

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delete icon

previous/next message

forward icon

When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your computer, you receive by default:

• Messages from the last 5 days

• The first 100 lines of each new message

• File attachments of less than 100 KB in size

The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your computer. You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next synchronization or e-mail server connection. In the message list, tap and hold the message that you want to retrieve. On the pop-up menu, tap

for Download

. The icons in the Inbox message list indicate message status.

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Mark

You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change the settings at any time:

• Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

• Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on your device. Tap that you want to change. Tap and hold the service and select

To ol s

and tap

Options

. On the

Account

tab, tap the service

Delete

remove a service.

Composing Messages

To compose a message:

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Tap the

Ta p

New

Start

button and tap

Inbox

Contacts icon

record icon

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In the To field, enter an e-mail of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. Or tap the Contacts icon to select names from the contact list.

NOTE: All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in

the Address Book.

Compose your message. To enter preset or frequently used messages,

My Text

tap

Ta p

Send

If you are working offline, the message is moved to the

and select a message.

when you have finished the message.

Outbox

folder

and sent the next time you connect.

Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders

By default, messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created:

Deleted Items

device. The behavior of the on the options you have selected.To change the options, tap message list and tap

To create a new folder, tap message to another folder, tap and hold the message in the message list and tap

Move to

Folder Behavior With a Direct Connection to an E-Mail Server

The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you use ActiveSync, POP3, or IMAP4.

If you use ActiveSync

• are automatically synchronized with your device. You can select to synchronize additional folders by designating them for ActiveSync. The folders you create and the messages you move are then mirrored on the server. For example, if you move messages from the to a folder named synchronization, the server creates a copy of the copies the messages into that folder. You can then read the messages while away from your computer.

Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox

, or

Sent Items

folder contains messages that have been deleted on the

Options

To ol s

Deleted Items

. On the

, and tap

and

Sent Items

Message

tab, select your options.

Manage Folders

folders depends

Tools

in the

. To move a

on the pop-up menu.

, e-mail messages in the

Inbox

folder in Outlook

Inbox

Family

, and you have designated

Family

for

folder and

. The

folder

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•

If you use POP3 and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created

the link is broken between the messages on the device and their copies on the e-mail server. The next time you connect, the e-mail server detects that the messages are missing from the device Inbox and deletes them from the server. This prevents you from having duplicate copies of a message. However, you no longer have access to messages that you move to folders created from anywhere except the device.

•

If you use IMAP4

move are mirrored on the server. Therefore, messages are available to you any time you connect to your e-mail server, whether it is from your device or computer. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever

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you connect to the server, create new folders, or rename/delete folders when connected.

, the folders you create and the e-mail messages you

Notifications

You can set your device to remind you when you have something to do. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you are notified in one of the following ways:

• A message box appears on the screen.

• A sound, which you can specify, is played.

• A light flashes on your device.

To configure the reminders and sounds for your device:

Tap the

On the

•

Start

button and tap

Personal

Vol um e

Notifications

tab — Adjust the volume and enable sounds.

Settings

tab, tap

Sounds & Notifications

tab — Set notifications for specific events.

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Adding and Removing Programs

Adding Programs Using Microsoft® ActiveSync

Downloading Programs From the Internet

Adding a Program to the Start Menu

Removing Programs

Programs that were already installed when you received your device are stored in ROM. You cannot remove these programs, and you never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using installation programs with the

*.xip

extension. You can save data to either

ROM or RAM.

You can install any program created for your device as long as your device has sufficient memory. The most popular place to find software for your device is on the Microsoft

www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile

Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC website:

Adding Programs Using Microsoft®

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ActiveSync

You need to install the appropriate software for your device on your computer before installing software on your device. See "Using Microsoft ActiveSync

" on page 57 for more information.

Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install:

Tap the

On the

From the

Download the software to your computer (or insert the CD or floppy

Start

button and tap

System

tab, tap

Ver si on

About

Settings

tab, record the processor information.

disk that contains the software into your computer). You may see a single

*.xip, *.exe

, or

*.zip

file, a

Setup.exe

file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors. Ensure that you select the program designed for the Pocket PC and your device processor type.

Read any installation instructions, readme files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.

Connect your device to your computer.

Double-click the

*.exe

file.

If the file is an installer file, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your

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computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your device.

If the file is not an installer file, you receive an error message stating that the program is valid but that it is designed for a different type of computer. You need to move this file to your device. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the readme file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the

Program Files

folder on your device. For more information on copying

files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

To open a program after the installation is complete, tap the

Programs

tap

, and then tap the program icon.

Start

Downloading Programs From the Internet

Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install:

Tap the

On the

From the

Using Pocket Internet Explorer, download the program to your device. You may see a single versions of files for different device types and processors. Ensure that you select the program designed for the Pocket PC and your device processor type.

Read any installation instructions, readme files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.

Tap the file, such as a

The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen.

Start

button and tap

System

tab, tap

Version

*.xip, *.exe

Settings

About

tab, record the processor information.

*.zip

file, a

*.xip

or *

.exe

Setup.exe

file.

file, or several

button,

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Adding a Program to the Start Menu

Tap the

Ta p the program.

If the program is not listed, you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program to the ActiveSync on the computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the

Using File Explorer on the Device

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Tap the

Locate the program. Tap the folder list (labeled default) and then tap device.

Tap and hold the program name and tap

Open the

Tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap menu.

The program now appears on the using File Explorer, see "Finding and Organizing Information" on page 39.

Start

Menus

Start

button and tap

, tap the

Start Menu

button, tap

Start Menu

Settings

tab, and then tap the check box for

Start Menu

Programs

, and tap

folder.

folder, or use

File Explorer

My Documents

My Device

to see a list of all folders on the

Cut

on the pop-up menu.

folder located in the Windows® folder.

Paste

on the pop-up

Start

menu. For more information on

Using ActiveSync on the Computer

Use Explorer in ActiveSync to explore your device files and locate the program. Right-click the program and click shortcut to the appears on the

Start Menu

Start

folder in the Windows folder. The shortcut now

menu. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on

your computer.

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Create Shortcut

. Move the

Removing Programs

Tap the

If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer on your device to locate the program.

Tap and hold the name of the program, and tap menu.

Start

button and tap

System

tab and tap

Settings

Remove Programs

Delete

on the pop-up

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Using Companion Programs

Microsoft Pocket Word

Pocket Excel

MSN Messenger

Windows

Microsoft Reader

Media Player for Pocket PC

The companion programs include Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Money, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, and Microsoft Reader.

Start

To switch to a companion program on your device, tap the

Programs

, and then tap the program name.

button, tap

Microsoft Pocket Word

Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your device, or you can copy documents from your computer to your device. Synchronize documents between your computer and your device so that you

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have the most up-to-date content in both locations.

Use Pocket Word to create documents, such as letters, meeting minutes, and travel reports. To create a new file:

Tap the

Ta p

A blank document appears. Or, if you selected a template for new documents in the appropriate text and formatting already provided.

New

Start

button→

Options

Programs→

dialog box, the template appears with

Pocket Word

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formatting toolbar

show/hide formatting toolbar

You can open only one document at a time. If you open a second document, you are asked to save the first one. You can create, save, or edit a document in a variety of formats, including Word ( Text Format (

.rtf

), and Plain Text (

.txt

.doc

), Pocket Word (

.psw

), Rich

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, or send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then select the appropriate action in the pop-up menu.

You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes: typing, writing, drawing, or recording. These modes are displayed on the

View

menu. Each mode has its own toolbar, which you can show and hide by tapping the

Show/Hide Toolbar

icon on the command bar.

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To change the zoom magnification, tap percentage that you want. Select a higher percentage to enter text and a lower percentage to see more of your document.

If you are opening a Word document created on a computer, select

Window

on the

View

menu so that you can see the entire document.

View

, tap

Zoom

, and then select the

Wrap to

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

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have the most up-to-date content in both locations.

Use Pocket Excel to create workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage logs. To create a new file:

Tap the

Ta p

A blank workbook appears. Or, if you selected a template for new workbooks in the appropriate text and formatting already provided.

New

Start

button→

Options

Programs→

dialog box, the template appears with

Pocket Excel

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formatting toolbar

show/hide formatting toolbar

You can open only one workbook at a time. If you open a second workbook, you are asked to save the first one. You can create, save, or edit a workbook in a variety of formats, including Pocket Excel (

.pxl

) and Excel (

.xls

Pocket Excel contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, or send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then select the appropriate action from the pop-up menu.

Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap

Toolbar

View

and tap

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If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a

Edit

password. To set a password, open the workbook, tap

Password

password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.

. Every time you open the workbook, you need to enter the

, and then tap

Tips for Working in Pocket Excel

Use the following tips when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel:

View

•Tap possible. To exit full-screen mode, tap

• Show and hide window elements. Tap

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that you want to show or hide.

• Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap the top and leftmost 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 tap tap

• Show and hide rows and columns. To hide a row or column, select a cell in the row or column you want to hide. Tap

Column To ol s

column. Then tap

For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap the

Help

and tap

Split

. Drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split,

View

and tap

, and then tap

, tap

Go To

Full Screen

View

Remove Split

, and then type a reference that is in the hidden row or

Format

to see as much of your worksheet as

Restore

View

and tap

Hide

Freeze Panes

. To show a hidden row or column, tap

, tap

Row or Column

and then tap the elements

. You might want to freeze

Format

, tap

, and then tap

Start

button and tap

View

Row or

Unhide

and

MSN Messenger

With the MSN Messenger instant message program, you can:

• See who is online.

• Send and receive instant messages.

• Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts.

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To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Once you have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or a Microsoft Exchange account, you are ready to set up your account.

NOTE: Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at www.passport.com. Get a

free Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at www.hotmail.com.

To switch to MSN Messenger, tap the

Messenger

Start

button→

Programs→

MSN

Setting Up

Before you can connect, you must enter Passport or Exchange account information.

To set up an account and sign in:

Tap the

Ta p

On the

Start

Tools

Accounts

button→

and tap

Programs→

Options

MSN Messenger

tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account

information.

To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and password.

Working With Contacts

The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a

Online

and

glance, divided into

Not Online

while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu.

categories. From this view,

NOTE: If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your contacts

show up on your device without having to be added.

To see others online without them seeing you, tap

Appear Offline

Tools→

My Status→

If you block a contact, you appear offline but remain on the blocked contact's list. To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, and then tap

Unblock

on the pop-up menu.

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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 preset message, and then tap

• To invite another contact to a multiuser chat, tap then tap the contact you want to invite.

• To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap the

Contacts

select the person with whom you were chatting.

• To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the

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message under the text entry area.

For more information on using MSN Messenger, tap the tap

Help

icon. To revert back to your chat window, tap

Send

My Text

Tools

, tap

Chats

Start

to enter a

Invite

, and

button and

Windows® Media Player for Pocket PC

Use 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 Media Player for Pocket PC, tap the

Use Windows Media Player on your computer to copy digital audio and video files to your Pocket PC. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your Pocket PC.

For more information about using Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap the

Start

button and tap

Help

Start

button→

Programs→

Windows Media

, and

Microsoft Reader

Use Reader to read eBooks on your device. Download books to your computer from your favorite eBook website. Then use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your activated device. The books appear in the Reader Library. Tap the name of a book in the list to open it.

With Reader, you can:

• Page through the book by using the up/down control on your device or by tapping the page number on each page.

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• Annotate the book with highlighting, bookmarks, notes, and drawings.

• Search for text and look up definitions for words.

The Guidebook contains all the information you need to use the software. To open the Guidebook, tap book page, tap and hold the book title, and then tap

Help

on the Reader command bar. Or, on a

Help

on the pop-up

menu.

To switch to Microsoft Reader, tap the

Microsoft Reader

Start

button→

Programs→

Using the Library

The Library displays a list of all books stored on your device or storage card. To open the Library:

Library

• On the Reader command bar, tap

• On a book page, tap the book title, and then tap menu.

scroll through list

Library

on the pop-up

book list

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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 at the bottom of the cover page.

The first time you open a book, you might want to go to the first page or to the table of contents, if available. Subsequently, whenever you open the book, you are automatically taken to the last page read.

In addition to text, each book page includes a page number and book title. You can also page through a book by using the up/down control on your device.

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navigation options

previous/next page

Using Reader Features

Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books. The options are available from any book page.

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Select text by dragging across the text on the page. Then tap an option on the pop-up menu:

Add Bookmark

• bookmark icon appears in the right margin. You can add multiple bookmarks to a book. From anywhere in the book, tap the bookmark icon to go to the bookmarked page.

•

Add Highlight

background.

•

Add Text Note

a note pad that appears on top of the book page. A note icon displays in the left margin. To show or hide the note, tap the icon.

•

Add Drawing

the page. Draw by dragging your stylus.

•

Find

— Tap word that you want to search for and tap a highlights text found on the page. To close Find, tap outside the box. To return to your original page, tap the title and tap up menu.

•

Copy Text

into any program that accepts text. On a book page, select the text you want to copy. Then tap be pasted into the program of your choice.

• To see a list of a book's annotations, including bookmarks, highlights, text notes, and drawings, tap can tap an entry in the list to go to the annotated page.

— When you add a bookmark to a book, a color-coded

— When you highlight text, it appears with a colored

— When you attach a note to text, you enter the text in

— When you add a drawing, a drawing icon appears on

Find

on the pop-up menu to find text in a book. Enter the

Find

option. Reader

Return

on the pop-

— You can copy text from books that support this feature

Copy Text

on the pop-up menu. The text can

Annotations

in the navigation menu. You

Removing a Book

When you finish reading a book, you can delete it to conserve space on your device. If a copy of the book is stored on your computer, you can download it again at any time.

Library

To remove a book from your device, tap and hold the title in the and tap

Delete

on the pop-up menu.

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Using Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer

Mobile Favorites

Using AvantGo Channels

Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web

Use Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages:

• During synchronization with your computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the

Mobile Favorites

subfolder in Internet Explorer on your computer.

• Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web. For more information on connecting to the Internet, see "Getting Connected" on page 99.

When the device is connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and programs from the Internet or intranet.

To switch to Pocket Internet Explorer, tap the

Explorer

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Start

button and tap

Internet

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 Microsoft ActiveSync favorites quickly.

To create a mobile favorite on your computer and download it to your device:

On your computer, open Internet Explorer and click

Mobile Favorite

To change the link name, enter a new name in the

Specify an update schedule next to

Click OK.

Update

Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your computer.

to create mobile

Tools→ Create

Name

(optional).

box.

In Internet Explorer on the computer, right-click the mobile favorite and click

On the

Properties

Download

tab, specify the number of levels deep you want to

download. To conserve device memory, go only one level deep.

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Synchronize your device and computer.

Mobile favorites that are stored in the

Mobile Favorites

folder in

Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device.

If you did not specify an update schedule in step 3, you need to manually download content to keep the information updated on your computer and device. Before synchronizing with your device, click Explorer on your computer and click

Updated

column was the last time content was downloaded to the

Synchronize

To ol s

in Internet

. The date in the

Last

computer. You can manually download content, if necessary.

NOTE: You can add an icon to the Internet Explorer toolbar for creating mobile

favorites. In Internet Explorer on your computer, click View→Toolbars, and

then click Customize.

Conserving Memory

Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimize the amount of memory used:

• Turn off pictures and sounds or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device in the options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

• Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the computer, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change and click

Properties

. On the

Download

of linked pages you want to download.

Favorites

settings in the ActiveSync

tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number

Mobile Favorites Folder

Only items stored in the in Internet Explorer on your computer are synchronized with your device. The folder was created automatically when you installed ActiveSync.

Mobile Favorites

subfolder (in the

Favorites

folder)

Favorite Links

During synchronization, the list of favorites in the on your computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your device. The computer and the device are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a

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Mobile Favorites

folder

mobile favorite, only the link is downloaded to your device—you need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content. For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

Using AvantGo Channels

AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular websites. You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your device. Then synchronize your device and computer, or connect to the Internet to download the content. For more information, see the AvantGo website.

To sign up for AvantGo:

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In ActiveSync options on your computer, turn on synchronization for the

AvantGo

In Pocket Internet Explorer on your device, tap your list of favorites.

Tap the

Ta p

Activate

Follow the directions on the screen.

You need to synchronize your device with your computer and then tap the

My Channels

information type.

AvantGo Channels

to complete the AvantGo setup.

link.

Favorites

to display

When synchronization is complete, tap the list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels. To add or remove channels, tap the

Add or Remove

link.

AvantGo Channels

link in your

Browsing Mobile Favorites and the Web

You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that you have 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.

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back icon refresh icon

home icon

favorites icon

To view mobile favorites and channels:

Tap the favorites icon to display your list of favorites.

Tap the page you want to view.

The page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your computer appears. If the page is not on your device, the favorite is dimmed. You need to synchronize with your computer again to download the page to your device, or connect to the Internet to view the page.

To browse the Internet, set up a connection to your ISP or corporate network using

Connections

NOTE: To add a favorite link, go to the page that you want to add, tap and hold

the page, and then tap Add to Favorites.

, as described in "Getting Connected" on page 99.

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To connect to and browse the Internet:

• Tap the favorites icon and tap the favorite you want to view.

•Tap

and tap

Address Bar

. In the address bar that appears at the

View

top of the screen, enter the Web address that you want to see and tap

. Tap the arrow to select previously entered addresses.

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Getting Connected

Using Infrared

Using Bluetooth

Using Wi-Fi (802.11b)

Creating a Modem Connection

Creating an Ethernet Connection

Creating a VPN Connection

Ending a Connection

Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server

Getting Help on Connecting

You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices or with a computer, a network, or the Internet. You can use any of the following connection options:

• Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. See the following section, "Using Infrared," for more information.

• Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP). Once you are connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox, and view Web or WAP pages by using Microsoft

Pocket Internet Explorer. The communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on your device. Your service provider provides

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software needed to install other services, such as paging and fax services.

• Connect to the network at your company or organization where you work. Once you are connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox, view Web or WAP pages by using Pocket Internet Explorer, and synchronize with your computer.

• Connect to your computer to synchronize remotely. Once you are connected, you can synchronize information such as your Pocket Outlook information. See Microsoft ActiveSync

Help on your

computer or Connections Help on the device for more information.

Using Infrared

Using infrared, you can send and receive information, such as contacts and appointments, between two devices.

To send information:

Switch to the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list.

Align the infrared sensors so that they are unobstructed and within a close range.

Tap and hold the item, and tap

Beam Item

on the pop-up menu.

You can also send items (excluding folders) from File Explorer. Tap and hold the item you want to send, and tap

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Beam File

on the pop-up menu.

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