Mobile Crossing WayPoint 200, WayPoint Reference Manual

MobileCrossing
WayPoint
Pocket PC

Reference Guide

Preface

COPYRIGHT

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Disclaimer: Mobile Crossing shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein; or for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material,
or the performance or use of this product.

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this document may change without notice.

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without prior written permission from Mobile Crossing

First Edition: May 2004

TRADEMARKS

Pocket PC, Outlook, ActiveSync, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. XScale is a trademark of Intel Corporation. MediaQ is a trademark of Nvidia,
Inc. iPAQ is a trademark of Hewlett Packard. CompactFlash is a trademark on SanDisk
Corporation. SD and Secure Digital are trademarks. MMC is a trademark of Infineon Technologies.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. FIC is a trademark of First International Computer.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Company / product names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used here for identification
purposes only.

PARTNERSHIPS

Mobile Crossing has an engineering and manufacturing partnership with First International
Computer.

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USING THIS GUIDE

This User’s Reference Guide provides a brief explanation of the product, including hardware and
software features. It focuses on the Pocket PC operating system and applications that are shipped
as part of that OS. It is designed to provide a basic understanding of your new WayPoint PDA,
enabling you to get started quickly. For information on the WayPoint applications please reference
the WayPoint Users Guide.

To ensure that you can use the product safely and correctly, please read this manual carefully
before you start using your WayPoint PDA. For future reference, keep this User’s Guide handy at
all times.

WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You can find up-to-date information on Windows-powered devices from Microsoft on the Internet at:

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

.

You can find additional product and support information at the following website:

http://www.mobilecrossing.com

or contact:
Mobile Crossing
1230 Oakmead Parkway, Suite 304
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
[phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]

email: [e-mail]

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CONTENTS

PREFACE 1

COPYRIGHT
TRADEMARKS
PARTNERSHIPS
USING THIS GUIDE
WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

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1.1 WELCOME 5

1.2 FEATURE LIST 5

1.3 QUICK START GUIDE 6

2. EXPLORING YOUR WAYPOINT PDA 8

2.1 BASIC OPERATION 8

2.2 OPERATION 10

2.3 ENTERING DATA 11

2.4 FINDING AND ORGANIZING INFORMATION 15

3 THE PDA APPLICATIONS 18

3.1 ORGANIZING YOUR SCHEDULE

3.2 MAINTAINING YOUR CONTACTS LIST

3.3 TASK LIST

3.4 TAKING NOTES

3.5 PLAYING AUDIO AND VIDEO

3.6 INTERNET, EMAIL AND MESSAGES

3.7 PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE

3.8 PICTURES

4. CONNECTING

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4.1 CONNECTING TO A PC 39

4.2 SYNCHRONIZING WITH A PC 42

4.3 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET OR YOUR NETWORK 44

5. CONFIGURING AND OPTIMIZING YOUR WAYPOINT PDA 50

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5.1 MANAGING POWER 50

5.2 MANAGING MEMORY 52

5.3 REMOVING PROGRAMS 53

5.4 CONFIGURING THE MENUS 54

5.5 CONFIGURING THE BUTTONS 55

5.6 ADJUSTING SETTINGS 56

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1. Introduction

1.1 WELCOME

Congratulations on purchasing your new Waypoint PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). You now have
the convenience and flexibility of a portable navigation tool and full-featured personal digital
assistant, enabling you to automatically route to places of interest, addresses or locations in your
contact list. In addition you can use PIM (Personal Information Manager) functions to keep track of
information wherever you go. Powered by Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition, your
WayPoint PDA offers a host of functions designed to make your life easier.

This manual covers only the Pocket PC 2003 portion of the WayPoint PDA. For information on the
hardware features and specific navigation features of you WayPoint PDA please consult the
WayPoint Users Guide.

1.2 FEATURE LIST

The Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition includes several applications beyond just the OS
itself. There are Personal Information Manager (PIM) tools, productivity tools, games, multimedia
tools, and utilities. These include

• Contacts – PIM address book

• Tasks Manager – PIM handy for a shopping list or to do list

• Notes – PIM includes text, voice recorder, and sketching ability

• Calendar – PIM schedule manager

• Pocket Word – Productivity software word processor

• Pocket Excel – Productivity software spread sheet program

• Microsoft Reader – ebook reader

• Pocket Internet Explorer – Web browser, html file reader

• MSN Messenger – Chat room software

• Inbox – Productivity software email reader

• File Explorer – Utility

• Active Sync – Utility

• Calculator – Utility

• Clock – Utility

• Help – Utility

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• Find - Utility

• Security – Utility includes Owner Information, Password control

• Today Screen – PIM Utility

• Terminal Services Client - Utility

• Pictures – picture viewer

• Windows Media – Sound and Video player

• Jawbreaker – Game

• Solitaire – Game

These programs are discussed in this reference manual.

1.3 QUICK START GUIDE

When you turn on your WayPoint PDA for the first time each day, or after 4 hours of inactivity, you
will see the Today screen.

Tap to switch to a program

Tap to change volume or mute all sounds

Tap to view notification messages

Tap to change date and time

Tap to set owner information

Your day at a glance

Tap to create a new item Tap to view connection status

The Today Screen

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A glance at the Today screen provides you with a summary of all the important information for the
day. This includes, the time and date, a summary of the owner information, upcoming
appointments, unread messages and tasks waiting to be done.

Tap the date to change the date and time settings, or tap any of the other items to open them.

In the navigation bar at the top of the screen, you can tap the start button to change the
device settings and launch any of the applications stored on your WayPoint PDA. You can also
view any notification messages or change the speaker volume.

In the command bar at the bottom of the screen, you can create a new appointment, contact, email
message, Excel workbook, note, task, or Word document. The icon on the right hand side of the
command bar shows the status of the connection between your WayPoint PDA and host PC during
synchronization.

For more information on the Today screen, as well as using the navigation and command bars, see

2.1.1 “

The Operating System

”.

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2. Exploring Your WayPoint PDA

2.1 BASIC OPERATION

Your WayPoint PDA is designed for easy operation, enabling you to conveniently enter and access
data wherever you are.

2.1.1 The Operating System

Your WayPoint PDA uses the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition operating system. This
makes navigating on your WayPoint PDA similar to using Microsoft Windows on your desktop or
notebook PC. You will find many familiar features, such as the start menu, pop-up menus and
toolbars.

2.1.1.1 The Navigation Bar

Note that the word navigation in this book is used often to refer to the bar shown below and should
not be confused with navigation in the sense of mapping software. Mapping software is covered in
the WayPoint Users Guide. The term navigation as used here is maintained in this manual to
provide compatibility with external documentation that the user may encounter.

The navigation bar is found at the top of the screen. It displays the start button , the name of

the active program, the speaker volume icon and the time.

• Tap the speaker volume icon to change the volume level or to mute the WayPoint

PDA (see 2.2.1 “

Using the Stylus

”).

• The can be used to leave the application.

• Tap the start menu to display the list of programs, and then select a program from

the list (see 2.2.1 “

Using the Stylus

”).

The navigation bar also displays notification icons. The following table shows some of the icons you
may see.

If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them, the Notification

icon,

, will display. Tap the icon to view all notification icons.

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Icon

Meaning

Turns all sounds on and off

Main battery is charging

Main battery is low

Main battery is very low

Main battery is full

Backup-battery low

Connection is active

Synchronization is beginning or ending

Synchronization is occurring

Notification that one or more instant
messages were received

Notification that one or more e-mail
messages were received

2.1.1.2 The Command Bar

The command bar is found at the bottom of the screen. It displays menu names and available
buttons, as well as the input panel button. These controls allow you to perform tasks in programs.

• Tap a menu name to see its pop-up list, and then select an action on the list (see 2.2.1 “Using

the Stylus

”).

• Tap a button to perform an action. Tap and hold the stylus on a button to see the name of a

button, and then drag the stylus off the button to prevent the action from being performed (see

2.2.1 “

Using the Stylus

”).

2.1.1.3 Launching and Switching Between Programs

Use the start menu or the home menu application to launch programs.
Use the task switcher or the start menu to move between programs that are already running.

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To open or switch between running programs using the start menu, tap on the start button

in the navigation bar, and then select the program you want from the list (see 2.2.1

“

Using the Stylus

”).

2.2 OPERATION

Operating your WayPoint PDA is easily done by tapping on-screen buttons with the stylus. You will
also find the Cursor Button a useful feature for moving between pages and scrolling through menus
and lists. Finally, “New” menu button, together with the other Programmable Application Buttons,
makes your favorite applications just a button push away.

2.2.1 Using the Stylus

Use the stylus to operate on and select items on-screen.

• Tap the screen once to select an item.

• Drag the stylus to select text and images. In a list, drag to select multiple items.

• Tap and hold an item to display a pop-up menu listing available actions. Tap your

selection to perform the action.

2.2.2 Using the Cursor Button

Use the four-way Cursor Button to move up and down, and side to side, when moving between on­screen buttons and controls. You can also use this feature to scroll through lists of files and
documents.

2.2.3 Using the Thumb Wheel

Use the Thumb Wheel to move up and down when navigating on-screen buttons and controls.
Press to make your selection. The Thumb Wheel can also be used to traverse any menu and select
items from it once the menu has been opened.

2.2.4 Using the Programmable Application Buttons

The Programmable Application Buttons provide a fast and convenient way to open your favorite
programs. Press one of the Programmable Application Buttons to instantly open the application
assigned to that key. The default applications are shown as icons on the front of the unit.

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2.3 ENTERING DATA

There are several ways to enter data in your WayPoint PDA:

• Use the input panel to enter typed text. You have the option of using the onscreen (soft)

keyboard, or selecting an alternative method from the input list.

• Use the stylus to write directly on the screen. Your handwriting will be recognized and

converted to text.

• Use the stylus to draw a picture on the screen. The drawing box is opened when you

cross three ruled lines.

• Record a message using the voice recorder.

• Connect to a PC using a cable, the USB cradle link or infrared (see 4.1 “Connecting to a

PC

”).

• Connect to a network or the Internet using a Compact Flash card (see 4.3 “Connecting to

the Internet or Your Network

”).

2.3.1 Using the Input Panel to Enter Typed Text

The input panel can be used to input text in any program. Tap the input panel button on the
command bar to display the input panel. Tap the arrow next to the button to see the list of input
options.

The Input Panel

The following input options are listed:

• Block Recognizer

Block Recognizer allows you to input characters using prescribed strokes. After you write
a character it is converted to text that is displayed on the screen.

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Tap the input panel arrow and select Block Recognizer. For help with using Block

Recognizer, tap the help button .

• Keyboard

The onscreen keyboard allows you to enter text by tapping the displayed “keys” with the
stylus.

To display the onscreen keyboard, tap the input panel arrow and select Keyboard.

• Letter Recognizer

Letter Recognizer allows you to use the stylus to write onscreen, just as you would write
with a pen on paper. After you write each letter it is converted to a text character.

Tap the input panel arrow and select Letter Recognizer. For help with using Letter

Recognizer, tap the help button .

• Transcriber

Transcriber also allows you to write onscreen with the stylus. However, this method
allows you to write blocks of information before pausing for the characters to be
recognized.

Tap the input panel arrow and select Transcriber. For help with using Transcriber, tap the

help button .

2.3.2 Writing on the Screen

You can write on the screen with the stylus in any program that accepts handwriting, such as
Calendar, Tasks and Contacts. Your handwriting will be entered as it is, although you have the
option of editing and formatting it. Later, if required, you can convert your handwriting to text.

� Writing

To write on the screen in a program that accepts handwriting, first tap the pen button

on the command bar. If the program accepts writing, but does not have a pen
button, check the help for instructions on how to enter write mode in that program. After
you enter write mode, ruled lines will appear on the screen to help you write.

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Writing on the screen

� Editing and Formatting Your Writing

To edit or format your writing, tap the screen at the place where you want to begin. This
will move the insertion point. Select a word or multiple words by dragging the stylus. If
you accidentally start to write, tap “Edit”, then try dragging the stylus again. Deselect
words by tapping on the screen to bring the insertion point back. Use the “Cut”, “Copy”
and “Paste” commands in the “Edit” menu to edit your selection, or tap and hold your
selection and then chose an edit command from the pop-up list that appears. Use the
“Tools” menu to format your selection.

� Converting Writing to Text

To convert handwriting to text, you can make a selection by dragging the stylus.
Unselected words will be left as handwriting after you convert the selected words.
However, if you chose not to select any part of your writing, all the words will be
converted.

Next, tap “Tools” > ”Recognize.” Alternatively, you can tap and hold the selected
words, and then chose “Recognize” from the pop-up menu that appears. The selected
words are converted to text.

If a word is incorrectly converted you can return to the original writing or chose from a
list of alternates. Tap the incorrect word and then select an alternate or the original
handwritten word from the pop-up list that appears.

For improved word recognition:

- write neatly using the onscreen lines as guides

- write the letters of a word close together

- leave large spaces between words

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- use the “Tools” menu to increase the zoom level to 300%

- be aware that hyphenated words and words using some special characters or
punctuation cannot be converted

- if you change a word after attempting to recognize it, the new word will not be
recognized. It is better to write the whole word again.

2.3.3 Drawing on the Screen

Drawing on the screen is very similar to writing onscreen. However, selecting and editing items is
different in a drawing. For example, a drawing can be resized, but handwriting cannot.

• Drawing

To create a drawing, tap the pen button

in the command bar to enter write mode.
Ruled lines appear on the screen. Cross three ruled lines with your first stroke and a
drawing box appears. If you fail to open a drawing box in this way, your input will be
treated as writing. Once the drawing box is open, anything you draw or write in the box
will be treated as part of the drawing. You may find it easier to work if you increase the
zoom level in the “Tools” menu.

Drawing on the screen

� Editing and Formatting Your Drawing

To edit or format your drawing, first tap and hold the drawing with the stylus until the
selection handle appears. Use the “Cut”, “Copy” and “Paste” commands in the “Edit”
menu to edit your selection, or tap and hold your selection and then chose an edit
command from the pop-up list that appears. Use the “Tools” menu to format your
selection.

To resize a drawing, first deselect the pen button

. Then, tap the drawing to bring up

the selection handle. Finally, tap and drag a corner of the drawing box.

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2.3.4 Recording a Voice Message

Recording a voice message is a quick and convenient way of saving information and reminders.
You can make a voice recording in any program that allows you to write or draw on the screen,
such as Calendar, Tasks and Contacts. These programs allow you to embed a voice recording in a
written note. Alternatively, you can make a stand-alone recording in the Notes tab.

Your WayPoint PDA supports several recording formats. These formats differ in quality and file
size, as well as their compatibility with other programs and devices. To change the format, tap
“Settings” on the start menu. Next, tap the “Input” icon and select the “Options” tab.

� Making a Recording

To make a recording, press and hold the voice recorder button. (Alternatively, you can tap the
record button in the recording toolbar). An audible beep informs you that the device is recording.
Speak into the microphone. When the message is complete, release the voice recorder button to
stop recording. Two beeps indicate that recording has stopped, and the message appears in the
note list or as an audible message icon

embedded in the text.

The default sampling frequency has been set at 22KHz. This bandwidth can be altered to improve
quality, but doing this will use more memory. To change the setting, tap “Start Menu” > ”Settings”
> ”Input,” and then select the Options tab. Select a higher or lower frequency from the voice
recording drop-down menu.

� Playing a Recording

To play a recording, tap on the message in the note list or the audible message icon
in the text.

2.4 FINDING AND ORGANIZING INFORMATION

File management using Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 on your WayPoint PDA is similar to using the
Windows operating system on your PC.

2.4.1 Using Find

Files can be located quickly by tapping the “Find” command on the start menu. Enter the text you
are looking for, select a data type, and then tap “Go.”

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The Find screen

2.4.2 Using File Explorer

Tap “Programs” on the start menu, and then tap “File Explorer” to display the folders and files
stored on your WayPoint PDA.

The File Explorer screen

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Use File Explorer to view, create, move and delete files and folders. Tapping a folder opens that
folder and displays the contents. The top line can be tapped to reveal a selection to move about the
file system above your current location.

Tap and hold in an open area of the File Explorer box, or individual folder and file icons, to see a
pop-up list of available actions. File Explorer works with one file or tap and drag can select multiple
files.

File explorer can be used to make a shortcut as well. Tap and hold the file you want to have a
shortcut for and then select copy. Move to the directory where the shortcut is desired and tap and
hold on a blank area of the page. A menu will appear letting you decide to copy the file itself or
make a shortcut for the file.

The icons on the menu at the bottom indicate whether you are look at main memory or a storage
card. The third icon makes a network connection. They can be used to switch between storage
mediums. The storage card shown is the last one referenced.

The arrow to the left of the main memory icon stores previously visited locations for rapid access.

New folders can be created in File Explorer. Tap and hold inside the folder where the new folder is
to be made and select New Folder from the menu or use the Edit menu.

File explorer can be used to launch programs by tapping on them or a file that is attached to a
program. For example tapping on an image will open a program to view the image if there is one
assigned.

Program types can be identified by the icon next to the name.

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3 The PDA Applications

3.1 ORGANIZING YOUR SCHEDULE

Your WayPoint PDA includes PIM (Calendar/Note/Task/Content), making it the perfect tool for
organizing your schedule, keeping track of appointments and listing the tasks you have to
complete.

You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize the information in PIM and files on your WayPoint
PDA with Microsoft Outlook 2000 / 2002 or Microsoft Exchange on your PC. A copy of Microsoft
Outlook 2002 is included on the installation cdrom.

3.1.1 Today Screen

The Today screen is displayed when you turn on your WayPoint PDA for the first time each day, or
after 4 hours of inactivity. You can also display the Today screen at any time by tapping “Today” on
the start menu.

A glance at the Today screen provides you with a summary of all the important information for the
day. Tap the time/date icon to change its settings. Tap any of the other items to open them.

The Today screen

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3.1.2 Calendar

Calendar enables you to schedule meetings and other events. Tap “Calendar” on the start menu to
open it. A choice of views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, Year) is available by tapping the view icons
on the command bar.

• Tap the arrows at the top of the screen to select the day.

The Calendar screen

• Tap “Tools” > ”Options” on the command bar to customize Calendar.

• Tap “New” on the command bar to create a new appointment.

• Tap an appointment to view the appointment details.

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The appointment details screen

• Tap “Edit” on the command bar to change the appointment details.

3.1.2.1 Meeting Reminder

You can set up a meeting reminder when you create a new appointment, or when you edit an
existing appointment. On the appointment details screen, select “Remind Me” to receive a reminder
before the appointment occurs. In the start menu, tap “Settings” > “Sounds and Notifications” to
change the reminder properties.

3.1.2.2 Sending a Meeting Request

You can use Calendar to request a meeting with other Outlook and Pocket Outlook users. The
meeting notice will be sent when you use the WayPoint PDA to connect to your mail server, or via
your PC using ActiveSync (see Chapter 4 “

Connecting

”). Select how you want to send your meeting

requests by tapping “Tools” > ”Options.”

To set up a meeting, do the following:

• With an appointment details screen displayed, tap the input panel icon in the command

bar, and then tap “Attendees.”

• The Contacts list is displayed. Select the people on the list you want to invite.

• The meeting notice is placed in the Outbox folder. (The Outbox folder is located in the

Inbox).

See Calendar Help and Inbox Help for more information on requesting meetings.

3.2 MAINTAINING YOUR CONTACTS LIST

You can use Contacts to keep important contact information on all your friends, colleagues and
business associates. In addition, you can quickly share this information with other mobile device

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users by making a infrared connection. See chapter 4 “Connecting

” for information on how to do
this. The address for contacts can also be used with the WayPoint navigation program as the target
for either a starting point or a destination. See the WayPoint user guide for more details.

The Contacts screen

• Open Contacts and tap “Tools” > ”Options” in the command bar to change the way

information is displayed.

• Tap “New” on the command bar to create a new contact. Use the input panel to enter

information.

The new contact screen

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• Assign the new contact to a category by scrolling down to “Categories” and selecting one

from the list.

• You can find contacts or groups of contacts by tapping “Find” on the start menu, and

selecting “Contacts” for the type.

• Tap a contact in the contacts list to display a contact summary screen.

• With a contact summary screen displayed, tap “Edit” on the command bar to change the

information.

3.3 TASK LIST

You can use Tasks to create a to-do list, helping you keep track of all your jobs.

• Open Tasks and tap “Tools” > ”Options” in the command bar to change the way

information is displayed.

• Select the category of tasks you want to display by tapping on the left side of the

navigation bar.

• Select the sort order for the task list by tapping on the right side of the navigation bar.

• Tap and hold a task to display a pop-up menu of actions.

• Tap a task to display the task summary screen. Tap “Edit” on the command bar to

change the information.

The task summary screen

• With the task list displayed, tap “New” on the command bar to create a new task. Use the

input panel to enter information. See 2.1.3 “

Entering Data

” for more information on using

the input panel.

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The new task screen

3.4 TAKING NOTES

The Notes program allows you to quickly capture ideas and important information in the form of a
written note, a drawing or a sound recording.

• Open the Notes program to display a list of notes.

• Select the folder containing the notes you want to display by tapping on the left side of the

navigation bar.

• Select the sort order for the note list by tapping on the right side of the navigation bar.

• Tap and hold a note to display a pop-up menu of actions.

• Tap on a note in the list to display its contents.

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The Notes screen

• With the note list displayed, tap “New” on the command bar to create a new note. Use the

input panel to enter information. See 2.1.3 “

Entering Data

” for more information on

writing, drawing and recording.

• Tap the record icon

on the command bar to display the recording toolbar. Tap the

record button to start recording.

If you make a recording in an open note, the audio will be embedded in the note. With the
note open, tap the embedded speaker icon

to play the recording.

If you make a recording when the note list is displayed, a stand-alone recording will be
made and listed along with the other notes. Tap the recording in the note list to play it.

3.5 PLAYING AUDIO AND VIDEO

Your WayPoint PDA features Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, enabling you to play
music recordings and movie clips. For information on the audio and video file formats that are
supported, tap on “Help” > ”Windows Media Player” on the start menu.

• To open Media Player, tap on “Programs” on the start menu, and then tap the Windows

Media Player icon

.

The Windows Media Player screen

There is a good help file for the media player that explains all of the buttons in detail. Please
tap start and select the media player then tap start again and select help. This section will provide
a brief overview of the functions.

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The Media Player Screen

Just below the screen is a slider bar that provides progress information about the music that is
being played. The user can also drag the bar to change the location within the song. Below this bar
is a standard audio control panel with play, stop, rewind, fast forward, mute and a volume control
slider.

The command bar has a playlist command that shows a list of songs you might wish to play.
You can create multiple lists if you wish. The tools menu permits customizing the way that the
media player works. A few commands and notes are listed below

• Tap “Playlist” on the command bar to find the file you want to play.

• Tap the onscreen buttons to control the playing of the file.

• Tap on the progress slider control to jump to a different section of the file you are playing.

• Tap on the volume control slider to adjust the volume level.

• Save battery power by turning off the display when playing audio files. To do this, you

must set one of the Programmable Application Buttons to control the screen toggle
function. Tap “Tools” > ”Settings” > ”Button” on the command bar, and then select
“Screen Toggle”. For more information, refer to “Help” > ”Windows Media Player” >
”Using Hardware Buttons.”

• You can download audio and video files from the Internet. Alternatively, use your PC to

convert (“rip”) files from CDs, and then copy them to your WayPoint PDA using
ActiveSync.

• As audio and video files require large amounts of memory, you might prefer to save them

on an optional CompactFlash or SD storage card.

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• Audio quality and volume of the internal speaker is not adequate for songs. Stereo

headphones are recommended. For car use an adapter can be used to play the music
through the radio.

3.6 INTERNET, EMAIL AND MESSAGES

3.6.1 Pocket Internet Explorer

Using Pocket Internet Explorer on your WayPoint PDA is similar to using Internet Explorer on your

desktop or notebook PC. Tap Pocket Internet Explorer

on the start menu to open it.

You must set up a network connection or dial-up ISP connection using a LAN or modem Compact
Flash card before you can use the Internet. See 4.3 “

Connecting to the Internet or Your Network

”
for information on how to do this. Alternatively, you can access the Internet via your PC’s Internet
connection if you connect to your PC and run ActiveSync. See 4.1 “

Connecting to a PC

” for

information on how to make a USB cable or USB cradle connection.

Hide pictures button

Favorites button

Refresh button

The Pocket Internet Explorer screen

After Pocket Internet Explorer opens you can select one of the mobile services displayed on the
screen. Alternatively, tap “View” on the command bar and then select “Address Bar” from the pop

­up menu. The address bar is displayed below the navigation bar at the top of the screen, allowing
you to enter an Internet address. After you have typed your desired Internet address, tap the “Go”
button on the right side of the address bar.

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You can also open websites by tapping the “favorites” button on the command bar, and then
selecting a website from one of the folders. You can add new sites and delete current favorites
using the pop-up menu, or you can download favorites from your PC using ActiveSync. See 4.3.4
“

Synchronizing Links to Web Sites

” for more information.

Tap the favorite you want to view

Tap the add or delete a folder or favorite link

The Favorites screen

3.6.2 Inbox

The Inbox displays messages received on your desktop or notebook computer and then transferred
to your WayPoint PDA using ActiveSync. You can also send and receive messages directly via a
phone or network connection to a mail server, or via your PC’s connection to a mail server when

you are connected and running ActiveSync. Tap “Inbox”

on the start menu to open it.

To send and receive messages via a mail server you will need to establish a connection using a
LAN card or modem card. See 4.3 “

Connecting to the Internet or Your Network

” for information on
how to do this. To send and receive messages via your PC, you first have to connect your
WayPoint PDA and then run ActiveSync. See 4.1 “

Connecting to a PC

” for information on how to do

this.

3.6.2.1 Viewing Received Messages

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Select the service and folder you want to display

Select the sort order for message

Tap to open a message

Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions

`

Tap to connect and to send and receive e-mail

Tap to connect to the selected service

The Inbox screen

You can use Inbox to work online or offline. When working online, messages are sent as soon as
you tap “Send.” When you delete or move messages on your WayPoint PDA, the messages will be
removed from your mail server.

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 it to open it. Unread
messages are displayed in bold.

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Tap to return to the message list

Tap to view the previous or next message

Tap to reply to or forward this message

Tap to delete this message

An opened message

When you connect to your email server or synchronize with your desktop computer, by default,
you’ll receive messages from the last five days only, the first 100 lines of each new message, and
file attachments of less than 100 KB in size. The original messages remain on the email server or
your desktop computer. These settings can be changed, however, enabling you to receive full size
email messages, including attachments, on your WayPoint PDA.

You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next synchronization or
mail server connection. In the message list, tap and hold the message you want to retrieve. On the
pop-up menu, tap “Mark for Download.” The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual
indications of message status.

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

You can change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information,
see ActiveSync Help. You can change options for direct mail server connections in Inbox on your
device. Tap “Tools” and then tap “Options.” On the Service tab, tap the service you want to
change. Tap and hold the service and select “Delete” to remove a service.

3.6.2.2 Composing and Sending Messages

To compose a message, first tap “New” on the command bar. In the “To” field, enter an email
address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon, or select a name from the
contact list by tapping the Address Book button. Next, compose your message. To enter preset or
frequently used messages, tap “My Text” on the command bar and select a message. Tap “Send”

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when you’ve finished the message. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox
folder and will be sent the next time you connect.

Tap to show or hide the complete header

T

ap to send the message

T

ap to show/hide the recording toolbar

T

ap to display the Address Book

Tap to insert common messages

Composing a new message

3.6.3 MSN Messenger

MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that allows you to see who is online, send and
receive instant messages and have instant message conversations with groups of contacts. You
must connect to the Internet before you can use these functions.

To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange
email account. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Visit

http://www.passport.com

or http://www.hotmail.com

for more information.

To open MSN Messenger, tap “Programs” on the start menu, and then tap “MSN Messenger”

.

To set up an account and sign in, tap “Options” on the Tools menu. Next, in the Accounts tab,
enter your Passport or Exchange account information. To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter
your email address and password.

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3.6.3.1 Managing Contacts

If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop computer, your contacts will show up on your
device without being added again. The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger
contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while
connected, you can chat, send email, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts
from your list using the pop-up menu.

Tap a contact to start a chat

Tap and hold to display a pop-up
menu of actions

The MSN Messenger Contacts Screen

If you block a contact, you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact’s list. To
unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap “Unblock” on the pop-up menu.

3.6.3.2 Chatting

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 “My Text” on the command bar to enter a preset message, and tap “Send.” To
invite another contact to a multi-user chat, in the Tools menu, tap “Invite” and then tap the contact
you want to invite.

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Enter message

Tap to send message

Entering Text in the MSN Messenger Chat Window

To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap the Contacts button on the command
bar. To revert back to your chat window, tap Chats on the command bar, and then select the
person whom you were chatting with.

To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text
entry area.

View full chat

View status of the chat

Waiting for a Reply in the MSN Messenger Chat Window

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3.7 PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE

Your WayPoint PDA comes with productivity software to enable you to work wherever you are.
Microsoft Pocket Word and Microsoft Pocket Excel on your WayPoint PDA are similar to Word and
Excel on your desktop or notebook computer. By copying files between your WayPoint PDA and
PC using ActiveSync, you can reference or continue to work on the most up-to-date versions of
your documents and workbooks.

3.7.1 Pocket Word

Use Pocket Word to create documents, such as letters, meeting minutes, and trip reports. To create

a new file, tap, “Programs” > ”Pocket Word”

on the start menu, and then select “New” on the
command bar. You can also select a template for new documents in the “Tools” > ”Options” dialog
box to open a template with appropriate text and formatting already provided.

You can open only one document at a time; when you open a second document, you will be asked
to save the first. You can save a document you create or edit in a variety of formats, including Word
(.doc), Pocket Word (.psw), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and Plain Text (.txt).

When you open Pocket Word you will see a list of the documents stored on your device. Tap the
arrow at the top to change the folder, and then tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, copy, and
send files, tap and hold a file in the list, and then select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.

Tap to change the sort order of the list

Tap to open a document

Tap and hold an item to see a pop-up menu
of actions.

S

elect the type of folder you want displayed in the list

Tap to create a new document

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You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes: typing, writing, drawing, and
recording. Tap the View menu on the command bar to select the input mode. Each mode has its
own toolbar, which you can show and hide by tapping the Show/Hide Toolbar button on the
command bar.

You can change the zoom magnification by tapping “View” > “Zoom,” and then selecting the
percentage you want. Select a higher percentage to enter text and a lower one to see more of your
document. If you are opening a Word document created on a desktop computer, select “Wrap to

Window” on the View menu so that you can see the entire document.

3.7.1.1 Typing Mode

Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. See 2.1.3.1 “

Using the Input Panel to

Enter Typed Text

” for more information.

To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select text as you do in a Word
document, using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select. You
can search a document to find text by tapping “Edit” and then “Find/Replace.”

Tap to return to the document list (changes
are saved automatically).

Tap and hold to see a pop-up
menu of actions.

Tap to show or hide the toolbar.

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3.7.1.2 Writing Mode

In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a
guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily.
See 2.1.3.2 “

Writing on the Screen

” for more information.

With Space button selected, drag to
insert space. An arrow appears showing
the apace direction and size.

Tap to highlight selected text

Tap to select formatting options, such as
pen weight and line color.

S

pace button

Pen button

Using the Writing Mode to Enter Text in a Word Document

If you cross three ruled lines in a single stylus stroke, the writing becomes a drawing, and can be
edited and manipulated as described in the following section.

Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is converted to
a Word document on your desktop computer.

3.7.1.3 Drawing Mode

In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift
your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, you’ll see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of
the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the
drawing. See 2.1.3.3 “

Drawing on the Screen

” for more information.

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Select shape on the pop-up menu to convert object to proper shapes

T

ap an arrow to see your choices

Resize an object by dragging the
selection handles shapes

Tap to select formatting options, such as line weight, fill color, and line color.

Pen button

Using the Drawing Mode in a Word Document

3.7.1.4 Recording Mode

In recording mode you can embed a recording into your document. Recordings are saved as .wav
files. See 2.1.3.4 “

Recording a Voice Message

” for more information.

For more information on using Pocket Word, tap “Help” on the start menu .

3.7.2 Pocket Excel

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

file, tap “Programs” on the start menu

, and then tap the Pocket Excel icon. Tap “New”
on the command bar. You can also select a template for new workbooks in the “Tools” > ”Options”
dialog box to open a template with appropriate text and formatting already provided.

You can open only one workbook at a time; when you open a second workbook, you’ll be asked to
save the first. You can save a workbook you create or edit 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, copy, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list, and 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 “View,” and then “Toolbar.”

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Cell contents appear here as you
enter them

A Pocket Excel Workbook

If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. To do so, open
the workbook, tap “Edit,” and then “Password.” Every time you open the workbook, you will need
to enter the password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess.

3.7.2.1 Tips for Working in Pocket Excel

View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap “View” and then “Full
Screen.” To exit full-screen mode, tap “Restore” at the top of the screen.

Show and hide window elements. Tap “View” and then tap the elements you want to show or hide.

Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap “View” and
then “Freeze Panes.” You might want to freeze 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 “View,” and then “Split.” Drag the split
bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap “View,” and then “Remove Split.”

Show and hide rows and columns. To hide a hidden row or column, select a cell in the row or
column you want to hide. Next, tap “Format” > ”Row” or “Column,” and then “Hide.” To show a
hidden row or column, tap “Tools,” and then “Go To.” Type a reference that is in the hidden row or
column, and then tap “Format” > ”Row” or “Column” > ”Unhide.”

For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap “Help”

on the start menu .

3.8 PICTURES

Use the PICTURES application to view .jpg pictures stored on your device or on a storage card.
The application can also be used to send pictures to others, view a slideshow of pictures, or set a
picture as the background on the Today screen. To execute the PICTURES application, tap

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Programs on the Start Menu and then tap the Pictures icon . You can browse all .jpg
files in the My Device, My Documents, My Pictures or all .jpg pictures within CF or SD storage card.
You can also tap the slideshow icon

to start a slideshow. More settings can be found in

“Options” under the “Tools” menu.

Tap any picture in the browsing screen and you can edit, zoom in or rotate the picture. While
viewing a picture, you can Tap Edit then select Brightness and Contrast to increase or decrease
the brightness or contrast of pictures. You can also select any picture you like and set it as the
Today wallpaper.

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4. Connecting

4.1 CONNECTING TO A PC

While your WayPoint is completely functional without ever hooking it to another computer there may
be times when it can be useful to connect to your desktop or mobile computer. After making a
connection you will be able to do the following:

• Back up your files to safeguard all your important data to supplement the built-in backup

program. The built-in backup program is described in the WayPoint Users Guide.

• Transfer files so that you can continue working wherever you are.

• Synchronize your calendar, to-do list and contacts list so that you can manage your

schedule, tasks and appointments.

• Synchronize your favorite website links.

• Synchronize your mailboxes so that you have an accurate record of all your incoming and

outgoing messages.

• Use your PC to send email composed on your WayPoint PDA.

• Use your PC to download files from the Internet before copying them to your WayPoint

PDA.

• Use your PC to copy files or install programs from CDs or floppy disks.

You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on your PC before you can perform these functions.

4.1.1 Connecting Via the USB Cable

To make a direct connection to a PC using the USB cable, insert the USB plug in the computer’s
USB port (rear view shown), and connect the Y-cable to the charging/communications port on the
base of your WayPoint PDA, connect the other end of the cable to the USB connector of the Y

-

cable.

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WayPoint PDA Connected to a PC via the USB Cable

4.1.2 Connecting Via the USB Cradle

The USB cradle allows hassle-free connectivity with a desktop or notebook PC, enabling you to
synchronize your files with a minimum of fuss. It also offers a convenient recharging station,
ensuring that the battery is always ready for use.

4.1.2.1 Connecting the USB Cradle to a PC

The USB cradle includes a cable for connecting to a USB port on a PC. By keeping the cradle
connected to your PC, you can back up your data at any time without having to deal with cable
connections. To synchronize files, see 4.2.4 Backing Up and Restoring Data Using Microsoft
ActiveSync 3.7

Insert the USB plug in the computer’s USB port (rear view shown), and then connect the other end
of the cable to the charging/communications port on the back of the USB cradle.

USB Connection to a Computer via the USB Cradle

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4.1.2.2 Docking the WayPoint PDA in the USB Cradle

To dock your WayPoint PDA in the USB cradle, first make sure that the USB cradle contacts, as
well as the contacts on the base of the WayPoint PDA, are clean and unobstructed. Place the
WayPoint PDA in the cradle and gently push the device onto the cradle contacts.

Do not shut down or restart your PC while the WayPoint PDA is connected. Turn off the WayPoint
PDA or remove it from the USB cradle before shutting down your PC.

4.1.3 Connecting Via Infrared

Making an infrared connection is a fast and convenient way of synching your WayPoint PDA without
making a USB connection via the USB cable or USB cradle. Infrared ports are included on many
mobile PCs, although they are less common on desktop systems.

To transfer files or PIM data via infrared port:

1. Ensure that the IR Port on your WayPoint PDA has a good line of sight to the IR Port on the

device you are attempting to connect to. The second device could be a second PDA or a PC with
IR port. The distance between IR ports should be less than 30 cm.

2. Tap and hold the file or data you need to transfer to the other device. When the pop-up menu is

displayed, tap "Beam Files" to start the process.

3. The transfer will take a little time. When the transmission is complete, the display will show

"done".

Refer to the ActiveSync online help About Beaming for details on beaming files and enabling your
infrared connection.

Making an Infrared Connection with Another Device

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4.2 SYNCHRONIZING WITH A PC

Your WayPoint PDA comes with Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 preinstalled. Use the included CD to
install ActiveSync on your PC before you attempt to synchronize with your WayPoint PDA.
ActiveSync 3.7 is supported by the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows
2000 Professional, Windows XP home edition and Windows XP Professional operating systems.

The setup wizard allows you to customize the settings, and guides you through the process of
establishing a connection with your WayPoint PDA. Your first connection begins as soon as you
have completed the setup wizard.

When using ActiveSync for the first time, users are given the option of 2 different modes of
connection. A standard partnership can be created in which the files stored on WayPoint PDA and
host PC are compared. The oldest versions are then replaced with the newest versions. A guest
partnership can also be created which will allow the user to browse files on the WayPoint PDA from
the host PC and edit them if required.

Microsoft ActiveSync works by comparing the files stored on your WayPoint PDA and host PC.
Depending on the options you select, new files and newer versions of existing files can be copied
from one to the other. Refer to the ActiveSync online help files on your WayPoint PDA and PC for
more information on using the application.

The ActiveSync Screen

4.2.1 Changing Your Synchronization Settings

You can change your synchronization settings for connecting to your PC.

• Tap “ActiveSync”

on the start menu.

• Tap “Tools” on the command bar.

• Select “Options” on the pop-up menu.

• Make sure that the PC tab is selected.

• Tap “When Synchronizing with a PC, use these settings.”

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4.2.2 Moving Files To and From Your PC

You can move files between your WayPoint PDA and your computer using “Explore” in ActiveSync

3.7 combined with Windows Explorer.

• On your PC, open Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.

• Click “Explore.”

• Double click “My Pocket PC” to open it.

• Open Windows Explorer.

• If necessary, resize the windows to allow you to see the files and folders on your PC and

WayPoint PDA.

• Drag and drop files between the two windows.

4.2.3 Installing Applications on Your WayPoint PDA

You can add to the functionality of your WayPoint PDA by adding more software. A wide range of
software, from business applications to games, is available for Windows Powered Pocket PCs.
These programs can be purchased on the Internet, as well as from software vendors. However,
before purchasing additional software, check the hardware requirements to make sure it will run on
your WayPoint PDA.

4.2.3.1 Installing Software Via Your PC

You can install software via your PC using ActiveSync.

• To install new software, first download the files to your PC or insert the installation CD in

your PC’s CD drive.

• Next, connect your WayPoint PDA to your PC. See 4.1 Connecting to a PC for

information on how to do this.

• Run the software installation program on your PC. The application will be set up on your

WayPoint PDA.

• If the software does not feature an installation program, use ActiveSync to copy the

program file to the Program Files folder on your WayPoint PDA. Refer to the software
documentation for more information on installation.

4.2.3.2 Installing Software Directly

It is possible to download software from the Internet directly to your WayPoint PDA.

• Use your WayPoint PDA to connect to the Internet. See 3.6 Internet, Email and

Messages and 4.3 “

Connecting to the Internet or Your Network

” for more information on

using your WayPoint PDA on the Internet.

• Download the installation program, saving it to a folder on your WayPoint PDA. This will

usually be a .cab (cabinet) file.

• Use File Explorer to locate the program on your WayPoint PDA, and then tap the program

icon to start the installation.

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4.2.4 Backing Up and Restoring Data Using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7

Use Microsoft ActiveSync to back up your files regularly. This allows you to safeguard your data in
case of power loss and also provides peace of mind when deleting files on your WayPoint PDA for
memory management. In the event of data becoming lost or deleted, ActiveSync allows you to copy
files back to your WayPoint PDA.

Users can also use CF storage card or SD storage card to back up data or personal settings in PIM
using the backup application. The backup program is described in the WayPoint 100/200
Navigator’s Handbook.

4.3 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET OR YOUR NETWORK

The CompactFlash (CF) Expansion card slot supports Type I or Type II CompactFlash cards,
greatly increasing the functionality of your WayPoint PDA. Hardware vendors offer cards providing
additional memory, peripheral and network interfaces, and various types of modems. Note that the
GPS connection uses this slot as well so extra cards may not be used when the GPS is being used.

There is also a SecureDigital (SD) Expansion card slot. Please note that the SD card slot in this
device supports only memory cards. Expansion card peripherals such as modems or network cards
are supported only in CompactFlash card format.

To load a CompactFlash card in your WayPoint PDA, simply align the card with the CompactFlash
Expansion slot on the top of the device, ensuring that the edge with the connectors enters the slot
first. Many cards are marked with an arrow to help you insert them correctly. The card will be face
forward. Slide the card into the slot, and then push down gently to make contact. This product may
ship with a dummy CompactFlash card installed. Please ensure that the dummy CompactFlash
card is removed before a new CompactFlash card is installed.

SecureDigital cards can be inserted by simply pushing the card into the SecureDigital card slot,
ensuring the correct orientation first. The triangular cutout area on the card should be down and to
the left. Push the card down into the slot until it clicks. To release a SecureDigital card simply press
the card further into the slot and it will spring out when pressure is released. This product ships with
a dummy SecureDigital card installed. Please ensure that that dummy SecureDigital card is
removed before attempting to install a new SecureDigital card.

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To remove a CompactFlash card, pull it gently until the card is free of the contacts, and then
withdraw it from the slot.

4.3.1 Setting Up a Remote Connection Using a Modem Card

A CompactFlash modem card can be used to connect to an ISP dial-up account or log onto your
network over a phone line. When the GPS is in use the serial connector at the bottom of the unit
can be hooked to a modem or cellphone to provide the same service. The operating system will
detect the card when a wizard is used to set My ISP or My Work Network.

Tap Add a new modem connection to begin configuration of the new card. Follow the instructions
in the New Connection wizard and refer to the documentation provided with your new card to
complete the installation.

To change modem connection settings either in My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage
existing connections and select the desired modem connection. Then tap Edit and follow the
instructions on the screen.

Tap the Select Location tab to change dialing rules according to where you are connecting from
e.g. Mobile or Home. Specific dialing rules can be edited manually.

To make a connection, tap and hold the connection that you require and then tap Connect in the
pop-up menu.

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The My ISP Screen

4.3.2 Configuring a Remote Connection using ActiveSync.

The easiest remote connection to make to the Internet is via ActiveSync. If you computer is current
hook to the Internet and you have an active sync connection between the WayPoint PDA and the
compute you can have access to the Internet by using the computer as a host. This is easily
accomplished using the Connection Manager Screen.

The Connections Advanced Screen and the Network Management Screen

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Tap Advanced on the Connections screen and tap Select Networks. On the Network
Management screen select my work in both places. This will ensure that the connection does not
need any extra hardware. At this point the configuration is done. You can browse the Internet, or
download software or songs. You can use the WayPoint Traffic Watch, Weather Watch, and or
Incident watch programs which will provide live updates so long as the Internet connection is
maintained.

4.3.3 Configuring a Remote Connection Using Ethernet / Wireless LAN Card

A network card or wireless LAN card can be used to connect to a network, a cable or ADSL modem
or a Wireless LAN access point on the Internet.

The operating system will automatically detect a new card and open the setup wizard to install the
necessary drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the documentation provided with
your new card to complete the installation. When choosing a network card, make sure that it is fully
compatible with your device.

Before attempting to connect using a new network card, a connection must be configured using the
Connection Manager as described in 4.3.1, “

Setting Up a Remote Connection Using a Modem

Card

”.

A wireless LAN card can be used to connect to the internet or intranet. Networks that have already
been configured on the device are designated “preferred” networks and are listed in Wireless
networks. The device can be configured to connect only to preferred networks or to search for and
connect to any available network, whether it is preferred or not. For more information about wireless
networking, please refer to “Set up a wireless network” in online help.

The Connections Settings and Network Card selection screen.

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The Network Card selection screen can be reached from the Advanced Connections Manager
screen. Selecting a Driver will bring up a screen similar to:

The Network Card Driver Screen

4.3.4 Bluetooth Connections

Bluetooth can also be used to establish network connections, modem connections, and active sync
connections when wireless operation is desired. For information on making Bluetooth connections
consult the Bluetooth documentation on the CDROM. Bluetooth connection to a GPS is covered in
the WayPoint 100/200 Navigator’s Handbook.

4.3.5 Synchronizing Information with Your Server

Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 allows you to share information between your WayPoint PDA and your
exchange server.

• Tap “ActiveSync” on the start menu.

• Tap “Tools” on the command bar.

• Select “Options” on the pop-up menu.

• Select the Server tab.

• Tap the information to synchronize.

• Tap “Settings” to change the synchronization settings, and then tap OK to save.

• Enter the server name, and then tap “Edit” to change your connection options.

4.3.6 Synchronizing Links to Web Sites

If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later on your desktop computer, you can
download mobile favorites to your device. Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content

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to your device so that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and desktop
computer.

Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder within the Favorites folder in Internet Explorer
will be synchronized with your WayPoint PDA. This folder is created automatically when you install
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 on your computer. It can also be created manually by tapping the “Create
Mobile Favorites” icon in the IE toolbar.

During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop
computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your WayPoint PDA. Both your
computer and your WayPoint PDA are updated with changes made to either list each time you
synchronize.

Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link will be downloaded to your
device, and you will need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content. For more
information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link

Tap the favorite you want to view

The Mobile Favorites Folder on Your WayPoint PDA

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5. Configuring and Optimizing Your WayPoint
PDA

5.1 MANAGING POWER

As programs, files, data and custom settings that you save are stored in RAM, it is essential that
your WayPoint PDA receives a continuous power supply. Although the operating system and pre

­installed programs will be unaffected, you will have to re-enter all other information if your WayPoint
PDA loses power.

• Safeguard your data by regularly backing up your files. See 4.2.4 “Backing Up and

Restoring Data Using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7

”. Data and personal settings stored in PIM
can also be backed up to CF storage card, SD storage card, or the Flash Disk using the
backup application.

• Change from battery to AC power or external vehicle DC power as soon as you receive a

low battery warning.

• Save important information on Flash Disk, CompactFlash or SecureDigital cards rather

than in RAM. The card contents will not be lost if your battery is exhausted.

• Some functions, such as playing music and using CompactFlash or SecureDigital cards,

are power intensive. Avoid using these if your battery is low and you are unable to switch
to external power. Remove or turn off CF I/O devices when they are not needed.

• Turn off the display when playing audio files. See 3.5 “

Playing Audio and Video

”.

• Use the Suspend function in the power control panel whenever you are not using your

WayPoint PDA.

• Use AC power when synchronizing with your PC.

• Adjust the settings for automatically turning off your WayPoint PDA after a period of

inactivity by tapping “Settings” > ”Power” on the start menu.

• Before removing the main battery from your WayPoint PDA, ensure that the internal

backup battery is well charged. See 2.4.4 “

Maintaining the Batteries

”.

• To extend battery life, reduce the backlight setting (see below).

• The battery status should be checked often when running on batteries. It can be reached

from Start > Settings > System > Power.

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The Power Settings Screen

The battery status is shown for both batteries and the advanced setting can be used to set the
power off settings.

5.1.1 Power Saving

The best way to extend the life of the batteries is to reduce the power consumption. The backlight
screen can be used effectively to extend battery life. It can be reached from the settings screen.

For vehicle use while navigating using the WayPoint navigation software and external power you
are likely to want maximum brightness level (except at night). But, for battery use consider reducing
these values considerably. Taking advantage of lower brightness and conserving power by having
the backlight turn itself off when not needed can more than double the expected battery life. The

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time for automatic backlight turn off includes OFF, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10
minutes, and 30 minutes.

The CDROM that contained this manual also contains a management program that can be valuable
in managing power and memory usage. It is from Pelmar and is called Wis Bar. More information
on this tool is in the WayPoint 100/200 Navigator’s Handbook.

5.2 MANAGING MEMORY

The operating system and preloaded programs are stored in Flash ROM. Although this memory is
not available for saving programs and files, it does not use up valuable RAM.

Your WayPoint PDA comes with 64MB of RAM. RAM is used for both storage space and program
memory. Running low on program space can cause some applications to behave sluggishly or not
run at all. For best performance of the WayPoint navigation software always provide 15 to 20 Megs
of free program space. Some additional storage space is available in the Flash Disk. More storage
space can be added by inserting an optional CompactFlash card or SecureDigital card in one of the
expansion slots.

If you receive a low memory warning it is likely that you are low on program memory. You should try
the following:

• Move files and programs to a CompactFlash or SecureDigital card.

• Move seldom-used files to your PC.

• Remove unnecessary programs and delete files from Ram space.

• Close some applications that are running.

• Use the Memory control panel to clear memory.

Memory is managed automatically by the operating system. However, you can temporarily adjust
the allocation of storage and program memory. Tap on “Settings” on the start menu, select the
System tab, and then tap on the Memory icon to open the Memory Manager. Use the slider control
to adjust the setting.

Close programs that are running by selecting the Running Programs tab in Memory Manager. Tap
“Remove programs” at the bottom of the screen to remove programs stored in RAM. Tap “Find” to
search for large files that can be removed from memory.

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The Memory Settings Screen

5.3 REMOVING PROGRAMS

You can free up memory by removing unwanted programs from your WayPoint PDA. Preinstalled
software is stored in Flash ROM and cannot be removed. However, these applications do not use
valuable RAM storage space.

• To remove a program, first tap “Settings” on the start menu.

• Tap the “System” tab.

• Tap “Remove Programs.”

• Find the program you want to remove in the list of installed programs.

• Finally, select the program, and then tap “Remove.”

If the program does not appear on the list, use Explorer to locate the file or files. Tap and hold the
file(s), and then select “Delete” on the pop-up menu.

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The Remove Programs Screen

5.4 CONFIGURING THE MENUS

Add or remove programs on the start menu by tapping “Settings” > ”Menus” (Personal tab) on the
start menu, and then selecting or deselecting programs on the list. Only programs stored in the
Start Menu folder are displayed in the list. If a program you want to add is not on the list, first open
Explorer and move the program to the Start Menu folder or create a link in the Start Menu folder.

The Menus Screen

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The setting New Menu is where the customization of the New menu on the bottom of the
Today screen is controlled. You can determine if this menu is shown at all and what
programs will be available on the menu.

5.5 CONFIGURING THE BUTTONS

You can reprogram the four Programmable Application Buttons, enabling you to open your favorite
applications quickly and easily.

Tap “Settings” > ”Buttons” on the start menu to change the applications assigned to the buttons.

The Buttons Screen

Button 5 should always be set to start WayPoint. This will provide the best operation of the
WayPoint navigation tools and the Waypoint Users Guide assumes this setting. The other buttons
can be customized as desired. For example Button 4 is shown customized to the Notes tool. By
default this is set to the ToDo application.

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5.6 ADJUSTING SETTINGS

The Personal Settings Screen

The System Settings Screen

Tap “Settings” on the start menu to adjust your WayPoint PDA’s settings. The settings you are able
to change include the following:

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5.6.1 Screen

You should adjust the touch screen if your WayPoint PDA is not responding accurately to screen
taps. Select the System tab, and then tap the Screen icon. Follow the on-screen instructions.

The Screen Settings Screen

5.6.2 Sounds

Select the Personal tab, and then tap on the Sounds & Notifications icon. Use the slider to adjust
the system volume, and then select the conditions for which you want to enable sounds. Select the
Notifications tab to assign sounds and messages to various events.

The Sounds & Notifications Screen

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5.6.3 Clock

Select the System tab, and then tap on the Clock icon to change the time zone or adjust the time
and date. You can set up two locations, home and visiting, enabling you work on local time when
you make a trip without losing your home settings. Tap the “Home” or “Visiting” button to change
the setting you want to use. There is more information on the Clock application in the Waypoint
100/200 Navigator’s handbook. Topics include using the built in alarms.

The Clock Screen

5.6.4 Owner Information

Select the Personal tab and tap on the Owner Information icon to enter your personal details. You
can display a summary of the information when you turn your WayPoint PDA by selecting the box
at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the Notes tab to enter additional information.

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The Owner Information Screen

It is important that the Owner Information Screen matches the Registration information that was
returned to Mobile Crossing. The name and email address must match or the Traffic Watch
program will detect the discrepancy if it is used. Being a subscriber of traffic watch will provide
some security if the WayPoint PDA is ever stolen since its location can be determined. Please
report and thefts or transfers of ownership of your registered product. Also report a change of email
address to Mobile Crossing.

5.6.5 Password

Select the Personal tab and tap on the Password icon to set up a password. This allows you to
prevent unauthorized use of your WayPoint PDA if you leave it lying around. Select an idle time
period after which you will be prompted for the password before you can resume using your
WayPoint PDA.

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The Password Screens

5.6.6 Today Screen

You can customize the appearance of the Today screen by selecting the Personal tab, and then
tapping on the Today icon. Select a theme from the list and check the “Use this picture as
background” box if required.

Tap the Items tab to select or deselect items you want to appear on the Today screen. Change the
order in which items are displayed by selecting an item and then tapping on the “Move Up” and
“Move Down” buttons.

The Today Screen Appearance Settings Screen

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Tap on the “Options” button to modify the selected item. Check the box at the bottom of the screen
if you want to display the Today screen after a period of inactivity; tap on the arrow to change the
period of inactivity.

The Today Screen Items Settings Screen

5.6.7 Backlight

Select the System tab and tap on the Backlight icon to change the options for using the backlight.
You can also use this facility to adjust the brightness. The backlight greatly improves the readability
of the display, especially in low light conditions. However, it also significantly increases battery
consumption. For more information on this topic see Chapter 5.1.1

Power Saving

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5.6.9 Key Lock

The Key Lock function is designed to prevent the application buttons from turning on the Pocket
PC. In order to lock the keys, use the following screen which can be reached from “System” and
then tap “Buttons”:

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The Key Lock Screen

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