Getac Technology 034 Users manual

User’s Manual

Revision: R01 (9/2008)

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Table of Contents

Preface .................................................................................................iv

User’s Manual........................................................................................i

Welcome....................................................................................................iv

About this Manual......................................................................................iv

Where to Find Information ..........................................................................v

1 Getting Started...............................................................................1

1.1 Identifying Hardware Components ......................................................2

Front Components...............................................................................2

Bottom Components............................................................................3

1.2 Getting Your Device Ready for Use ....................................................3

Performing Initial Startup.....................................................................3

Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery............................4

1.3 Turning Your Pocket PC On and Off...................................................4

Turning Off to Suspend........................................................................4

Turning On to Resume ........................................................................5

1.4 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync............................................................5

1.5 Expanding Your Pocket PC.................................................................6

Using a SD/MMC Card........................................................................6

Accessories .........................................................................................6

2 Basic Skills.....................................................................................7

2.1 Using the Stylus...................................................................................7

2.2 Today Screen ......................................................................................8

2.3 Landscape View ..................................................................................8

2.4 Navigation Bar and Toolbar.................................................................9

2.5 Running Programs...............................................................................9

2.6 Shortcut Menus..................................................................................10

2.7 Notifications .......................................................................................10

2.8 Entering Information ..........................................................................11

Entering Text Using the Input Panel..................................................11

Writing on the Screen........................................................................13

Drawing on the Screen......................................................................16

Recording a Message........................................................................18

Using My Text....................................................................................19

2.9 Locking Your Pocket PC....................................................................20

3 Managing Your Pocket PC..........................................................22

3.1 Managing Power................................................................................22

Low Battery Signals and Actions.......................................................22

Power-Saving Tips.............................................................................23

3.2 Customizing Your Pocket PC ............................................................23

3.3 Searching and Organizing Information..............................................25

3.4 Adding or Removing Programs .........................................................26

Adding Programs...............................................................................26

Removing Programs..........................................................................28

4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook ...........................................................29

4.1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings ..........................29

Creating an Appointment...................................................................30

Using the Calendar Summary Screen...............................................31

4.2 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues .....................................32

Creating a Contact.............................................................................33

Using the Contacts Summary Screen ...............................................34

4.3 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List .............................................................35

Creating a Task .................................................................................36

Using the Tasks Summary Screen....................................................37

4.4 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas...............................................38

Creating a Note..................................................................................39

4.5 Messaging: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages .....................40

Synchronizing E-mail Messages .......................................................40

Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server............................................41

Using the Message List.....................................................................42

Composing and Sending Messages..................................................43

Managing Email Messages and Folders ...........................................45

5 More Programs ............................................................................46

5.1 Microsoft ActiveSync .........................................................................46

Synchronizing Data............................................................................47

5.2 Word Mobile.......................................................................................48

Creating a Document.........................................................................49

Opening a Document.........................................................................49

5.3 Excel Mobile ......................................................................................50

Creating a Workbook.........................................................................50

Opening a Workbook.........................................................................51

5.4 PowerPoint Mobile.............................................................................52

5.5 Pocket MSN.......................................................................................53

5.6 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC...............................................54

5.7 Pictures & Videos ..............................................................................55

5.8 Backlight ............................................................................................55

5.9 Power Setting ....................................................................................56

5.10 Additional Programs ..........................................................................58

SysInfo...............................................................................................58

Calculator...........................................................................................59

6 Getting Connected .......................................................................60

6.1 Wireless Network Connection ...........................................................60

Turning On and Off the Wi-Fi Radio..................................................60

Connecting to a Wireless Network ....................................................61

Starting and Ending the Wireless Network Connection.....................61

7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............................................62

7.1 Resetting Your Pocket PC.................................................................62

7.2 Power Problems ................................................................................63

7.3 Memory Problems..............................................................................63

7.4 Screen Problems ...............................................................................65

7.5 Connection Problems ........................................................................66

ActiveSync Connection Problems .....................................................66

Network Connection Problems..........................................................66

7.6 Taking Care of Your Pocket PC ........................................................68

General Guidelines............................................................................68

Travel Guidelines...............................................................................69

A Regulatory Information ...............................................................70

A.1 Regulations Statements.....................................................................70

European Notice................................................................................70

FCC CAUTION..................................................................................71

A.2 Safety Precautions.............................................................................72

About Charging..................................................................................72

About the AC Adapter........................................................................72

About the Battery...............................................................................73

About the Radio Frequency Exposure...............................................73

Index....................................................................................................74

iii

Preface

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing this Windows® Mobile™ for Pocket PC. Due to the low power consumption design of the device, you can use it longer due to the longer battery life.

About this Manual

This manual contains comprehensive information of your Pocket PC to help you operate the device.

Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text.

NOTE: provides additional hints or information that requires special attention. CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data

or damage to your device.

Any name of menu, command, icon or button that you can see on the screen is shown in a bold typeset. For example:

On the

Start menu, tap Settings.

Where to Find Information

For information on See this source

Programs on your Pocket PC

Connecting to and synchronizing with a desktop computer

The latest on Windows Powered Pocket PCs

This User’s Manual or online Help on your Pocket PC

Chapter 6 of this manual or ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer

The Microsoft Mobile Devices Web site: http://www.pocketpc.com

1 Getting Started

This chapter introduces you to the external components of your Pocket PC and guides you through the process of setting up your Pocket PC for use.

NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the cabinet color and the look of the accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual.

1.1 Identifying Hardware Components

Front Components

Ref Component Description

Multi-Functional

Indicator

Touch Screen

Glows in green to indicate that battery is fully charged (AC adapter plugged in).

Glows in amber to indicate that battery charging is in progress (AC adapter plugged in).

Glows in red to indicate that battery power is low (less than 10 %).

Flashes in red (when AC adapter is not plugged) / green/amber alternately (when AC adapter is plugged) when a notification comes up.

Displays the output of your Pocket PC. Tap the screen with the stylus to select menu commands or enter information.

p q

Speaker Antenna

Sends out music, sounds, and voice. Receives Wi-Fi signals.

Bottom Components

Ref Component Description

Headphone

Connector Docking

Connector Power Connector

Power Button

Input/Output

(I/O) Slot Reset Button Mini-USB

Connector SD/MMC Slot

Connects to a pair of stereo headphones.

Connects to the docking device.

Connects to the AC power for charging the battery. Turns your Pocket PC on or off by pressing briefly. Contains the following:

Restarts your Pocket PC. Connects to the USB cable for ActiveSync or charging.

Accepts an optional SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMediaCard) card for removable storage.

1.2 Getting Your Device Ready for Use

Performing Initial Startup

Initial startup includes turning ON power and completing the setup wizard.

1. Press the power button.

2. Your device will automatically turn on. Connect the AC adapter as described

in the next sub-section.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup wizard. You will then

see the Today screen.

Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery

Fully charge the battery before starting to use your Pocket PC for the first time.

1. Fit the converter plug to the AC adapter (n). Connect the DC jack end of the

AC adapter to your device (o) and th e o t h e r end to a wall outlet (p).

2. The multi-functional indicator glows amber when charging is in progress.

Do not disconnect your Pocket PC from AC power until the battery is fully charged. This will take a couple of hours. When charging the battery for the very first time, charge it for at least 8 hours.

Whenever possible, keep your Pocket PC connected to the AC adapter and a power source. Doing so keeps the battery charged.

CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the following:

z Use the included power adapter (for use with power supply model PC11R-050). z Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high (e.g. in direct sunlight). z There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging. You can charge the

battery before it is discharged.

z If you will not use the product for a long period of time, be sure to fully charge the

battery at least once every two weeks. Over discharge of the battery can affect the charging performance.

NOTE: Your Pocket PC can also be charged when it is connected to a desktop computer via the USB cable.

1.3 Turning Your Pocket PC On and Off

After the initial startup, your Pocket PC enters a suspend state when you turn it off and resumes when you turn it on.

Turning Off to Suspend

You suspend your Pocket PC by briefly pressing the power button.

By default, your Pocket PC will also automatically suspend after 1 minute of inactivity when operating on battery power. (To change these settings, tap

Settings Æ System Æ Power Æ Advanced.)

Turning On to Resume

You resume your Pocket PC by briefly pressing the power button. You may also press one of the program buttons to resume.

1.4 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

You can use Microsoft ActiveSync technology to synchronize information on your desktop computer and/or a Microsoft Exchange Server with the information on your Pocket PC. ActiveSync compares the information on your Pocket PC with the information on the desktop computer and/or the server and updates all locations, keeping you up-to-date with the most recent information.

ActiveSync is already installed on your Pocket PC. You need to install ActiveSync on your desktop computer. Follow the procedure next:

CAUTION:

z Before installation, make sure that you have Microsoft Outlook installed on your desktop

computer.

z Do not connect your Pocket PC to your desktop computer before ActiveSync is installed. z ActiveSync connection problems may occur in some specific cases. They are likely

caused by interoperability with desktop firewall applications or applications that manage network traffic. For troubleshooting information, visit the Microsoft web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/help/activesync.

1. Turn on your desktop computer.

2. Insert the Getting Started CD into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop

computer.

3. Click

Next to continue.

4. The setup wizard will install Microsoft ActiveSync. Follow the onscreen

instructions to install ActiveSync.

5. When prompted, connect the mini-USB end of the ActiveSync cable to the

bottom of your Pocket PC and the other end to a USB port on your desktop computer.

6. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a synchronization relationship

and synchronize your Pocket PC with your desktop computer.

After your first synchronization, the data you have stored on your desktop computer such as Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks is copied to your Pocket PC. You are now ready to take it along with you when you go.

1.5 Expanding Your Pocket PC

Using a SD/MMC Card

Your Pocket PC has a SD/MMC slot where you can insert an optional Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard storage card. With the removable memory, you can store or backup your data and exchange data with other devices.

NOTE:

z A storage card is also called a memory card. z Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot. z Keep a SD or MMC card in a well-protected box to avoid dust and humidity when you are

not using it.

To use a SD/MMC card, insert it into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the Pocket PC. Follow the instructions supplied with the card for more information.

To remove a card, first make sure that no application is accessing the card, then slightly push the top edge of the card to release it and pull it out of the slot.

Accessories

By purchasing accessories designed for your Pocket PC, you can expand the capabilities of your Pocket PC, replace lost parts or facilitate your operation.

NOTE:

z Please contact your dealer for the availability of accessories from your Pocket PC

manufacturer.

z The use of unauthorized accessories will void your Warranty.

For detailed information on using the accessories, see the instructions supplied with the accessories.

2 Basic Skills

This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your Pocket PC such as using the stylus, navigation stick, Today screen, menus, and programs. You will also know how to enter information and lock your Pocket PC.

2.1 Using the Stylus

Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the screen. Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use. Store it in the slot

when not in use.

z Tap

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

z Drag

Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.

z Tap and hold

Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the shortcut menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

2.2 Today Screen

When you turn on your Pocket PC for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you will see the Today screen. The Today screen shows your upcoming appointments, active tasks, and information about e-mail messages. Along the top of the Today screen you will see the volume icon, the clock, and connectivity indicators. You can tap a section of the Today screen to open the program that is associated with that section. The Today screen is accessible from anywhere by tapping

and then

Today.

Tap to switch to a program.

Wireless network status

Left Soft Key

NOTE: If you did not use the product for a long time, the date and time setting will loose its current value and return to the default value.

2.3 Landscape View

Tap to connect.

Tap to change volume or mute all sounds.

Tap to change date and time.

Your day at a glance. Tap an item to access associated program so that you can view or change information.

Right Soft Key

You can use your Pocket PC in a landscape manner. To change the screen view tap

Æ Settings Æ System Æ Screen Æ Landscape or Portrait.

2.4 Navigation Bar and Toolbar

The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time and allows you to switch programs and close screens.

The Navigation bar and Start menu:

Tap to select a program.

Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used.

Tap to see additional programs. Tap to customize the Pocket PC.

Use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The toolbar includes a left soft key, a right soft key, and the Input panel button in between. The right soft key is usually

Menu while the left soft key varies with

programs. An example of the toolbar:

Left Soft Key

Input panel button

Right Soft Key

2.5 Running Programs

You can switch from one program to another without closing any program.

z To run a program, tap

the Start menu.

z To access additional programs, tap

at the left-top corner of the screen and select from

Programs and tap the program icon.

2.6 Shortcut Menus

With shortcut menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the shortcut menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact or send an email message to a contact. The actions in the shortcut menus vary from program to program. To access a shortcut menu, tap and hold the stylus on the name of the item that you want to perform the action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus and tap the action you want to perform. Or tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an action.

Tap and hold to display the shortcut menu.

Lift the stylus and tap the action you want.

Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action.

2.7 Notifications

Your Pocket PC reminds you in a variety of ways 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 will be notified in any of the following ways:

z A message appears on the screen. z A sound, which you can specify, is played. z The notification indicator flashes in red.

To choose reminder types and sounds for your Pocket PC, tap

Personal Æ Sounds & Notifications.

Settings Æ

2.8 Entering Information

You have several options for entering new information:

z Use the Input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or

other input methods.

z Write directly on the screen. z Draw pictures on the screen.

Entering Text Using the Input Panel

Use the Input panel to enter information in any program on your Pocket PC. You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using the soft keyboard, Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer or Transcriber. In any case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen.

To show or hide the Input panel, tap the

Input panel button. Tap the arrow next to

the Input panel button to see your choices.

Select an input method.

Input panel button.

Tap to see your choices.

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

Tap here if this is the right word.

NOTE: To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap

Æ Settings Æ Personal Æ Input Æ Word Completion.

Block Recognizer

With Block Recognizer, you can use the stylus to input characters using strokes that are similar to the Palm™ Graffiti

method.

To type with Block Recognizer:

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button and then tap

Block Recognizer.

2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen.

For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, open Block Recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area.

Letter Recognizer

With Letter Recognizer, you can write letters using the stylus just as you would use a pen on paper.

To type with Letter Recognizer:

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button and then tap

2. Write a letter in the box.

Letter Recognizer.

When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, open Letter Recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area.

Transcriber

With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more of information; then, you pause and let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters.

To type with Transcriber:

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button then tap

2. Write anywhere on the screen. For specific instructions on using Transcriber, open Transcriber and then tap the

question mark in the lower-right corner of the screen.

Transcriber.

Writing on the Screen

In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information to text later.

Writing

To write on the screen, tap Menu Æ Draw to switch to drawing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write.

NOTE: Not all program support the drawing mode.

Editing Your Writing

If you want to edit or format writing, you must first select the writing and then edit it.

1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion

point appears. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select.

2. Tap and hold the selected words and then tap an editing command (cut, copy

or paste) on the shortcut menu or tap the command on the

If you accidentally write on the screen, tap

Menu Æ Undo Ink and try again.

Menu Æ Edit menu.

Converting Your Writing to Text

1. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before going to the

next step.

2. To convert writing to text, tap

selected words and then tap turned into text.

If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing.

Menu Æ Tools Æ Recognize or tap and hold the

Recognize on the shortcut menu. Your writing is

Select the text you want to convert and tap Recognize on the shortcut menu.

The writing is turned into text.

If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing.

1. Tap and hold the incorrect word (tap one word at a time).

2. On the shortcut menu, tap

Alternates. A menu with a list of alternate words

appears.

3. Tap the word you want to use or tap the writing at the top of the menu to

return to the original writing.

Tap to return to your original writing.

Or, tap the word you want to use.

Some tips for getting good recognition are listed below:

z Write neatly. z 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.

z For better recognition use Menu Æ Zoom to increase the zoom level to 300 %. z Write the letters of a word close together and leave big gaps between words. z Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as

accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted.

z If you add writing to a word to change it (such as changing a “3” to an “8”)

after you attempt to recognize the word, the writing you add will not be included if you attempt to recognize the writing again.

Drawing on the Screen

You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot.

Creating a Drawing

1. Tap Menu Æ Draw to enable drawing mode. A check (√) appears before the

command.

2. To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing

box appears.

3. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the

drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing.

The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing.

NOTE: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Menu Æ Zoom and then choose a zoom level.

Editing Your Drawing

If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first.

1. Tap

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

3. Tap and hold the selected drawing and then tap an editing command (cut,

4. To resize a drawing, drag a selection handle.

Menu Æ Draw to disable drawing mode. The check (√) before the

command should disappear.

copy or paste) on the shortcut menu.

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 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 Messaging program, you can add a recording to an email message.

To create a recording:

1. Tap

2. Tap the

Programs Æ Notes to switch to the program.

Record button on the Recording toolbar to start recording. If the

speaker is not muted, a beep indicates that your Pocket PC is recording.

3. To stop recording, tap the

Stop button on the Recording toolbar. Two beeps will sound. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon.

NOTE: You can also make a recording by tapping the Record button on the Recording toolbar. (Tap Menu Æ View Recording Toolbar to show the toolbar.)

To play a recording, tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note.

Indicates an

embedded recording.

Recording toolbar

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