Intermec 70 User Manual

User’s Guide

P/N 961-054-025

Edition A

March 2001

Model 70 Pocket PC

Intermec Technologies Corporation 6001 36th Avenue West P.O. Box 4280 Everett, WA 98203-9280

U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505 U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947

Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043 Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936

Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier.

The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.

2001 by Intermec Technologies Corporation

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The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, INCA (under license), JANUS, IRL, Trakker Antares, Adara, EZBuilder, TE 2000, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Universal Access Point, UAP, Duratherm, EasyCoder, Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec.

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

Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark ( or ) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.

Before You Begin ix

Warranty Information ix Safety Summary ix Warnings, Cautions, and Notes x About This Manual xi Other Intermec Manuals xi

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Contents

Welcome 1-3

Pocket PC Description 1-3

Front Panel View 1-3 Back Panel View 1-5 Left Edge View 1-6 Top Edge View 1-7

About the Batteries 1-8

Charging the Batteries 1-9 Monitoring the Batteries 1-10 Managing the Batteries 1-11

Using the AC Adapters and Cradles 1-13

Using the Stylus 1-15

Where to Find Information 1-16

Using the Pocket PC

Turning the Pocket PC On and Off 2-3

Opening the Today Screen 2-3

Opening Programs 2-4

Using the Navigation Bar and the Command Bar 2-6

Using Pop-up Menus 2-7

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Entering Information on the Pocket PC 2-8

Using the Input Panel 2-8 Writing on the Screen 2-10 Drawing on the Screen 2-12 Recording a Message 2-13

Finding and Organizing Information 2-14

Using Compact Flash Cards 2-15

Guidelines 2-15

Backing Up and Restoring Data 2-16

Backing Up Data to a Compact Flash Card 2-16 Restoring Data From a Compact Flash Card 2-18

Customizing Your Pocket PC 2-19

Setting a Password 2-20 Adding or Removing Programs 2-20 Customizing the Start Menu 2-22 Setting Notifications 2-22 Adjusting the Backlight 2-24 Using Your Desktop 2-25

Adding Program Icons to Your Desktop 2-26 Deleting Program Icons From Your Desktop 2-27 Managing Programs in Your Desktop 2-28

Microsoft Pocket Outlook

Using Calendar 3-3

Entering Appointments 3-4 About the Calendar Summary Screen 3-5 Creating Meeting Requests 3-5

Using Contacts 3-6

Creating Contacts 3-7 About the Contacts Summary Screen 3-8

Using Tasks 3-9

Creating Tasks 3-10 About the Tasks Summary Screen 3-11

Using Notes 3-12

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Using Inbox 3-13

Synchronizing E-Mail Messages 3-13 Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server 3-13 Understanding Received E-Mail Messages 3-14 Composing and Sending E-Mail Messages 3-16 Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders 3-17

Folder Behavior With ActiveSync 3-17 Folder Behavior With A Direct Connection To An E-Mail Server 3-18

Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer

Contents

Setting Up Pocket Internet Explorer 4-3

About the Mobile Favorites Folder 4-3 Creating Mobile Favorites 4-3 About Channels 4-5

Using AvantGo Channels 4-5 Using Mobile Channels 4-5

Using Pocket Internet Explorer 4-6

Companion Programs

Pocket Word 5-3

Typing Mode 5-4 Writing Mode 5-5 Drawing Mode 5-5 Recording Mode 5-5

Pocket Excel 5-6

Tips for Working in Pocket Excel 5-7

Expenses 5-8

Creating Records 5-8 Calculating and Viewing Expenditure Totals 5-10 Printing a List of Records 5-11

Microsoft Money 5-13

Creating Accounts 5-13 Viewing the Account Register 5-14 Entering Transactions 5-15 Entering and Tracking Investments 5-16

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Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 5-18

Using Windows Media Manager for the Pocket PC 5-19 What is Packaged Content? 5-20 Using the Playlist Manager 5-20

Microsoft Reader 5-21

Getting Books on Your Device 5-21 Using the Library 5-21 Reading a Book 5-22 Using Reader Features 5-23

Getting Connected

Connecting the Pocket PC 6-3

Transferring Data Using Infrared 6-4

Connecting to an ISP Through a Modem 6-5

Connecting to a Network 6-7

Creating a Modem Connection 6-7 Creating an Ethernet Connection 6-8

Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server 6-9

Ending a Connection 6-9

Get Help on Connecting 6-10

Troubleshooting

Resetting the Pocket PC 7-3

Performing a Soft Reset 7-3 Clearing Memory (Resetting to Factory Defaults) 7-3

Tips for Extending Battery Charge 7-4

Use External Power Whenever Possible 7-4 Shorten Auto-Suspend Time 7-4 Turn Off Sounds You Don’t Need 7-5 Turn Off Notification Light 7-5

Managing Memory 7-5

Adjusting Storage Memory 7-5 Adjusting Program Memory 7-6

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Fixing Screen Problems 7-7

Screen Is Blank 7-7 Screen Is Dark 7-7 Screen Is Hard to Read 7-7 Stylus Problems 7-8

Fixing Connection Problems 7-8

Cable and Cradle Connection Problems 7-8 Infrared (IR) Connection Problems 7-8 Modem Connection Problems 7-9

Can’t Dial Out 7-9 Can Dial Out but Cannot Make a Proper Connection 7-9 Connection Is Unreliable 7-10

Network Connection Problems 7-10

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Specifications and Other Helpful Information

Specifications A-3

Using Character Recognizer A-4

How to Transfer Palm-Size PC Data to a Pocket PC A-6

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Before You Begin

This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions, warnings and cautions, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional product information. A documentation roadmap is also provided to guide you in finding the appropriate information.

Warranty Information

To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local Intermec support services organization. In the U.S.A. call 1-800-755-5505, and in Canada call 1-800-668-7043. If you live outside the U.S.A or Canada, you can find your local Intermec support services organization on the Intermec Web site at www.intermec.com.

Safety Summary

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

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Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.

First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.

Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.

Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

The warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual use the following format.

Warning

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

Avertissement

Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.

Caution

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.

Conseil

Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de données.

Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or

Note:

contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

Before You Begin

About This Manual

This manual contains all of the information necessary to install, operate, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain the Model 70 Pocket PC.

This manual was written for analysts and programmers who operate, program, and connect the Pocket PC to a network or system. A basic understanding of DOS, programming, and data communications is necessary.

Terms

You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:

Term Description

Pocket PC The Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC.

PC cards “PC cards” are also known as “PCMCIA cards.”

Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or Keypad

This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC or host computer keyboards and reader keypads:

Convention Description

Special

Italic

Bold

text Shows the command as you should enter it into the reader. See

“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.

text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See

“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.

text

Indicates the keys you must press on a PC or host computer keyboard. For example, “press labeled “Enter” on the PC or host computer keyboard.

” means you press the key

Enter

Other Intermec Manuals

You may need additional information when working with the Pocket PC in a data collection system. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com to download many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

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Welcome

Learning About the Pocket PC

This chapter describes the features of the Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC. It also explains how to maintain the batteries and use the AC adapters, cradles, and stylus.

Congratulations on purchasing an Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC powered by Microsoft Windows® CE. This Pocket PC is the most convenient way to manage your business and personal information. Microsoft ActiveSync increases the power of your Pocket PC by allowing you to synchronize the information with your desktop or laptop computer.

To get your Pocket PC up and running

1. Activate the backup battery and charge the main battery pack.

2. Turn on the Pocket PC.

3. Follow the setup wizard.

4. Use ActiveSync to establish a partnership with your desktop or laptop computer.

For help, see the Model 70 Pocket PC Quick Start Guide (Part No. 962-054-034).

Pocket PC Description

Here are four views of the Pocket PC that describe its features.

Front Panel View

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Front Panel View

Item Component Function

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➍

➎

➏

Battery Charge and Alarm Light

Windows Key Displays the Start menu.

DC Jack Accommodates the DC connector of the AC

Power and Backlight Button Turns on and off your Pocket PC. Press and

Program Buttons

Display Interprets stylus taps and displays information

This light serves as both a battery charge indicator and a visual alarm indicator.

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Flashing green: Notification alarm signal.

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Flashing amber: Battery is charging.

•

Solid amber: Battery is fully charged.

adapter.

release the button to turn on or off the Pocket PC. Press and hold the button to turn on or off the backlight.

These buttons open some of the most frequently used applications.

Opens the Tasks application.

Opens the Contacts application.

Opens the Notes application.

Opens the Calendar application.

onscreen.

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Microphone The small hole at the top of the Pocket PC is the

microphone for the recorder.

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Back Panel View

Item Component Function

➊

➋

➌

➍

➎

Reset Button This button is recessed inside the Pocket PC.

Occasionally, some hardware or software malfunctions can prevent the Pocket PC from responding. To get it working again, use the tip of the stylus to press the Reset button.

Backup Battery Compartment To open the backup battery cover, carefully press

your stylus under the semi-circular extension resting in the indented shelf to the left of the actual cover, then lift up the backup battery cover with the stylus.

Speaker Through the speaker you can hear alarms and

sound recordings.

Communications Port This port establishes a hardware connection with

your desktop computer. You can connect the Pocket PC to a desktop computer by using a cradle or an auto-sync cable.

Main Battery Compartment This compartment holds the rechargeable main

battery pack. To open this cover, use your thumbs to carefully slide the door horizontally until it unlatches and then lift the door up and away from the Pocket PC.

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Left Edge View

Item Component Function

➊

➋

➌

System Manager Button Press to go to Your Desktop, which contains

your most essential programs.

Action Button/Scroll Wheel This wheel has three actions.

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Press the center of the dial to use it as an action button, like the Enter key on a fullsized PC keyboard.

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Rotate the dial up to scroll upwards from right to left through the desktop, or to scroll up while you are using an application.

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Rotate the dial down to scroll downwards from left to right through the desktop, or to scroll down while you are using an application.

Record Button Hold down this button to record brief notes and

messages while speaking into the built-in microphone. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Using the Pocket PC.”

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Top Edge View

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Item Component Function

➊

➋

➌

➍

Infrared Port This port lets the Pocket PC exchange data with

other infrared-equipped devices. The infrared port can transmit at speeds up to 115 Kbps For more information, see Chapter 6, “Getting Connected.”

Stylus Compartment The stylus compartment stores the stylus. When

you are finished using the stylus, insert it back into the compartment. For help on using the stylus, see “Using the Stylus” later in this chapter.

Compact Flash Card Slot This slot is protected by a removable cover. It

supports Compact Flash Type I cards.

Audio Jack This jack lets you connect an audio headset to

your Pocket PC.

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About the Batteries

Warning

Your computer contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

Votre ordinateur est muni d'un bloc-batterie au lithium-ion. Le bloc-batterie présente un risque d'incendie et de brûlures en cas de manipulation incorrecte. Ne pas désassembler, écraser, trouer, court-circuiter les contacts externes, ou jeter dans un feu ou dans de l'eau. Ne pas essayer d'ouvrir ou de réparer le bloc-batterie. Remplacer uniquement par un bloc-batterie conçu pour ce produit. Jeter les batteries usées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

Warning

Your computer contains a coin-cell lithium battery. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge the battery, disassemble it, or immerse it in water or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the battery designated for this product. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

Votre ordinateur est muni d'une batterie au lithium en forme de pièce. Le blocbatterie présente un danger d'explosion et un risque de blessures corporelles en cas de manipulation ou de remplacement incorrect. Ne pas essayer de recharger le blocbatterie, de le désassembler, ou de l'immerger dans de l'eau ou de le jeter dans un feu. Remplacer uniquement par un bloc-batterie conçu pour ce produit. Jeter les batteries usées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

If you take out your main battery for any reason, do not turn on your Pocket PC

Note:

until you have replaced the battery cover and locked it securely back into place.

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Charging the Batteries

Your Pocket PC contains a rechargeable lithium-ion main battery pack and a coin-cell lithium backup battery. The main battery pack charges each time you connect the Pocket PC to an external power source with an AC adapter.

If the battery is low on charge, the battery icon appears on the command bar on the

•

Today screen. Tap the battery icon to display the Power control panel.

If the battery gets very low, your Pocket PC displays a warning message. If this

•

occurs, save any unsaved data, use ActiveSync to perform a synchronization with your desktop computer, and turn off your Pocket PC. Charge the battery. For help using ActiveSync, see the ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer.

If your Pocket PC shuts down, the backup battery will maintain your data for about

•

40 hours. However, you should immediately charge the battery.

To charge the main battery pack

Use an AC adapter to connect the Pocket PC directly to an external power source.

•

Or,

Place the Pocket PC in the cradle and use an AC adapter to connect the cradle to an external power source.

Placing the Pocket PC in its Cradle

Make sure you connect the Pocket PC to an external power source for a short

Note:

time each day to recharge the battery to its full capacity.

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Monitoring the Batteries

When you are working with your Pocket PC and using battery power, you can monitor the charge held in the battery by using the Power window.

To conserve battery power, your Pocket PC automatically turns off whenever it is idle for a continuous period of time. If you are running on battery power, you can conserve the charge if you shorten the idle time before your Pocket PC automatically turns off.

To display the Power window

Tap

•

Settings, System

, and then

Power

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The Power window only shows the battery charge level if you are using the battery. If you have connected the AC adapter, the window shows the recharging status.

To set the power off timer

Tap

•

Settings, System

Use the drop down menus to set the idle intervals before your Pocket PC automatically turns off.

If you are playing an audio file on your Pocket PC under battery power, the display will automatically turn off after one minute if there has been no input to your Pocket PC. The display will turn back on once the audio file has finished playing. This power saving feature is not adjustable.

, and then

Power

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Managing the Batteries

This function is provided to help you maximize the battery life of your Pocket PC. By enabling Power Saving mode, you reduce the speed of the Pocket PC’s CPU and save on power consumption. This setting reduces the speed and performance of your Pocket PC. If you need to use multimedia applications, choose Disable

To enable Power Saving mode

1. Open Your Desktop either by pressing the

Your Desktop

button on the Programs screen.

Your Desktop

Your Desktop displays your essential programs

Tap this icon to enable or disable Power Saving mode

button or by tapping the

2. Tap and then choose

Enable

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Power Saving Mode Screen

3. Tap

Note:

you have not saved all the information, tap No, then save all your important information.

to restart the Pocket PC.

Yes

Always save all the information on your Pocket PC before tapping Yes to reset. If

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Using the AC Adapters and Cradles

You must order an AC adapter for your Pocket PC that is compatible with your country’s wall plug style. All adapters accept 110 or 220 VAC. The AC adapter connects the DC jack of the Pocket PC directly to an external power source. You use the same AC adapter to connect the cradle to an external power source.

Description Part No.

AC adapter, North America 871-013-050

AC adapter, Europe 871-013-052

AC adapter, United Kingdom 871-013-051

Your Pocket PC comes with an RS-232 cradle that lets you connect your Pocket PC to a serial port on your desktop computer and charge the Pocket PC’s batteries at the same time. You can also order a USB cradle (Part No. 871-013-010) that connects the Pocket PC to a USB port on your desktop computer and charges the batteries.

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You can order an RS-232 auto-sync cable (Part No. 871-013-030) or a USB auto-sync cable (Part No. 871-013-040) that connects your Pocket PC directly to your desktop computer, but does not let you charge the batteries.

To connect the cradle

1. Connect the cable that is attached to your RS-232 cradle to the serial port on your desktop computer.

If you have a USB cradle, attach the cable to the USB port on your desktop computer.

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Connecting the RS-232 Cradle to a Desktop Computer

2. Plug the AC adapter into the back of the cradle and connect it to a power outlet.

3. Dock the Pocket PC in the cradle.

While the battery is charging, the Battery Charge and Alarm light flashes amber. When the light stops flashing and remains steady on, the battery is fully charged.

For more information on establishing a partnership between your Pocket PC and a desktop computer, see the Model 70 Quick Start Guide and the ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer.

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Using the Stylus

Your Pocket PC has a stylus for selecting items and entering information. You can use the stylus to perform these actions:

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

Drag

images. Drag within a list to select multiple items.

Tap-and-hold

that item. Tap the action you want to perform on the pop-up menu that appears.

Reset

Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and

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

Use the stylus tip to press the reset button inside the Pocket PC.

To remove the stylus

1. Push the stylus up with your thumb.

2. Pull the stylus upwards out of its compartment.

To replace the stylus

1. Insert it back into the compartment.

2. Push it until it is in place.

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Where to Find Information

This user’s guide describes your Pocket PC, provides an overview of the programs on your Pocket PC, and explains how to connect your Pocket PC to a desktop computer, a network, or the Internet.

The following table is a guide to additional information to help you use your Pocket PC.

For information on: See this source:

Setting up your Pocket PC. The

Programs on your Pocket PC. This user’s guide and the Pocket PC online

Installing and using ActiveSync. The

Last-minute updates and detailed technical information on ActiveSync.

Application development for the Pocket PC. The Microsoft Web site at

Up-to-date information on Pocket PC devices. The Microsoft Web site at

Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC Quick

Start Guide

help. To view help, tap

Start Guide

www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc, and the ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer.

The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on the desktop computer.

www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/ce/ tools.

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

that shipped with your Pocket PC.

and then

Intermec Model 70 Pocket PC Quick

, the Microsoft Web site at

Help

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