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Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Guide 5 Introduction 5 Getting help and information 5 Velo 500 hardware features 7

Caring for your Velo 500 9

Powering your Velo 500 9

The backup battery 10 The main batteries 10 Low battery indicators 11

Tips for conserving battery power 11

The AC adapter 12

Using your Velo 500 for the first time 13

The H/PC Setup Wizard 13

Windows CE basics 14

Using the stylus 14 The Windows CE taskbar 15

Software programs 16

Preinstalled programs 16

Accessories 16 Communications 17 Microsoft Pocket Office 17 Microsoft Pocket Outlook 18 Velo Applications 19

Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer 20 Installing additional programs 20 Removing programs 21 Quick Start keys 21

Fine-tuning performance 22

The Power control panel 22 Adjusting display properties 23 Memory management 24

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Connecting to a desktop computer 25

System requirements 26 Installing Windows CE Services 2.0 27 The Velo Dock 28 Establishing a partnership 29

Browsing your Velo 500 desktop 30 Synchronizing data and files 30 Backing up and restoring your Velo 500 data 31 Transferring and converting files 32 Printing files from your Velo 500 32

Connecting to a remote computer 33

Modem connection 34 Transferring files between H/PCs by infrared 34

Tips for infrared communication 35

Resetting your Velo 500 36 Expanding your Velo 500 37

DRAM Miniature Cards 37 Flash memory Miniature Cards 40 Using PC Card accessories 42

Physical specifications 44

Physical description of the Velo 500 44 Power 44 Processor and basic input/output 44 Other input/output 44 Expansion 45

Regulatory information 46

Declaration of conformity 46 FCC warning statement 46 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 47 FCC Part 68 requirements 47 Canadian IC CS-03 requirements 48

Ringer equivalence 48

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IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

The Philips Velo™ 500 is a handheld PC (H/PC), a new kind of computer that you can carry with you and use almost anywhere. With the Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system and programs, your Velo 500 allows you to keep track of your appointments, take files with you, send and receive e-mail, connect to the World Wide Web, and do much more. This Philips Velo 500 User’s Manual helps you set up your Velo 500 for the first time and introduces you to its important features, software, and optional accessories.

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There are many sources of help and information about your Velo 500, the Windows CE operating system and programs, and Windows CE Services for your desktop computer:

◗ This book, the Philips Velo 500 User’s Manual. ◗ Handheld PC Companion, another manual included with

your Velo 500.

◗ Windows CE Services Help on your desktop computer.

To access Help, click Windows CE Services Help Topics on the Help menu in the Mobile Devices window.

◗ Philips Mobile Computing Technical Support.

You can reach Philips Technical Support by phone at 888-275-8356 or find answers to common questions on the Web at http://www.mobile.philips.com/faqs/

◗ Other Windows CE sites on the Web:

The Windows CE page on the Microsoft Corporation Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/

The Philips Velo 500 page on the Philips Web site at http://www.mobile.philips.com/products/hardware/velo500/

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After you’re familiar with the basic operation of your Velo 500, you can also access the reminders and procedures on the device. Windows CE Help and ToolTips are available anytime, so there’s no need to carry your manual with you.

◗ To access Windows CE Help, tap Help on the Start menu

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on the title bar or toolbar. When you open Help, you’ll see topics for the application or system component you are using. To see a list of all the Help contents, tap Other Help.

◗ Velo 500 programs also provide shortcuts and tips for simple

operations. Keyboard shortcuts for menu commands are listed on the menus to the right of the commands. To display keyboard shortcuts for toolbar buttons, tap and hold the stylus on the button until the ToolTip appears.

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This section describes the location and function of the Velo 500 hardware features.

Stylus

Microphone

Power button

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Reset button

Recharging indicator light

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When you open the lid on your Velo 500, you have access to the touch screen, keyboard, and other important controls. These features are discussed in the sections that follow.

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Press the Power button to turn your Velo 500 on and off. If you go several minutes without working on your Velo 500, it will preserve your work and suspend itself, shutting off automatically. Just press the Power button to start working again, right where you left off.

The three indicator lights on the front of the Velo 500 call your attention to various events:

◗ The green recharging indicator light

is on while the Philips Velo Rechargeable Battery pack is being recharged. The light turns off when charging is complete.

◗ The red serial connection light

blinks when your Velo 500 is connected to a desktop computer running Windows CE Services and a software connection has been established.

◗ The yellow alarm indicator light

blinks to indicate an alarm you have set. This light stops blinking when you tap

to close the alarm’s dialog box or when you

double-tap the alarm icon in the status area of the taskbar.

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Backup battery compartment

Main battery compartment

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Caring for your Velo 500

Clean the casing of your Velo 500 with a damp cloth. For more persistent dirt, such as grease or oils, use a damp cloth and a solution of mild detergent in water. Do not immerse your Velo 500, and always wipe off your Velo 500 with a dry cloth after cleaning.

To clean the display, use a damp cloth or a premoistened pad designed specifically for use on computer monitors.

Caution Be sure to turn off your Velo 500 before cleaning the touch screen.

For extra protection, you may wish to purchase the optional Velo 500 carrying case. For information about the availability of carrying cases and other accessories, check the Philips Web site (http://www.mobile.philips.com/).

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The Velo 500 has two kinds of batteries. The main batteries power your Velo 500 during normal mobile use or when you are not using an external power source. The backup battery is a coin-sized lithium battery that protects your saved data when the main batteries are depleted or are temporarily removed (for example, while you replace the main batteries). The backup battery does not provide enough power to operate your Velo 500, but it will preserve your data for about 24 hours if no other power source is available. If you are close to an AC power outlet, you can connect to the power adapter that is supplied with your Velo 500.

An optional car adapter also allows you to power your Velo 500 from the DC voltage in your car. For information about the availability of car adapters and other accessories, check the Philips Web site (http://www.mobile.philips.com/).

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The backup battery

The backup battery was installed at the factory, but must be activated before it will protect your data.

To activate the backup battery

◗ Carefully pull the plastic tab free from the main battery

compartment, and discard it.

To replace the backup battery

1 Remove the screw from the backup battery door, and

then remove the door.

2 Remove the old backup battery. 3 Insert a CR2032 (or equivalent) lithium coin cell backup

battery. The side marked with a + (plus sign) faces up.

4 Replace the backup battery door and the screw.

The main batteries

You can use the Philips Velo Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack included with your Velo 500. Rechargeable AA NiCd batteries are not recommended.

Note Battery life will vary depending on how you use your Velo 500.

To install the main batteries

1 Slide the battery door lock switch down to release the

battery door.

2 Swing the battery door open until it detaches completely. 3 Insert the Philips Velo Rechargeable Battery Pack into the

battery compartment. A tab on the Philips Velo Rechargeable Battery Pack

indicates the date of manufacture. When you insert the battery pack, position this tab so you can use it to pull the battery from the compartment.

4 Replace the battery door, and slide the lock switch up to

lock the battery door.

Caution If you remove all main and backup batteries and disconnect external power, you will lose all information in your Velo 500 and will need to restore your data from your desktop computer.

Low battery indicators

Your Velo 500 displays warning messages when batteries are low. Take immediate action if you see these messages.

Caution To avoid data loss, do not allow the backup battery to run down. Replace it as soon as you see a message that your backup battery is low. Also, do not remove the backup battery unless the main batteries are installed and are in good condition (or you are connected to external power).

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◗ Do not use battery power when using PC Card accessories.

PC Cards require considerable power to operate and can quickly drain your Velo 500’s batteries. Always use external power when making dial-up connections with a PC Card modem. (The internal modem has very low power consumption compared to PC Card modems. It is not necessary to use external power with the internal modem.)

◗ Shorten auto-suspend time. To conserve battery power,

your Velo 500 automatically suspends operation while on battery power after three minutes if you have not touched the keyboard or used the stylus. To maximize battery life, you can shorten this time. For more information, see “The Power control panel” in “Fine-tuning performance.”

◗ When your Velo 500 is connected to your desktop computer,

make sure the Velo Dock is connected to the AC adapter.

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◗ Set the backlight to turn off automatically when running on

battery power. Use the Display control panel to set Backlight options. For more information, see “Adjusting display properties” in “Fine-tuning performance.”

◗ Turn off sound events you do not require. Use the Volume

& Sounds control panel to set custom sound schemes. For more information, see the Adjusting Volume and Sounds help topic on your Velo 500.

The AC adapter

Use the AC adapter to power your Velo 500 and to recharge the Philips Velo Rechargeable Battery Pack. You can connect the AC adapter directly to your Velo 500 or use it to power the Velo Dock while your Velo 500 is connected to your desktop computer. For more information on using the Velo Dock, see “The Velo Dock” in “Connecting to a desktop computer.”

The AC adapter included with your Velo 500 is for use with 110-V AC power only. If you travel frequently or need to power your Velo 500 at other AC voltages, you can purchase an optional Philips Traveling AC Adapter. For information about the availability of AC adapters and other accessories, check the Philips Web site (http://www.mobile.philips.com/).

Warning Use only Philips power adapters designed specifically for use with the Velo 500; otherwise, you may damage your Velo 500.

To connect your Velo 500 to external power

1 Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC jack on your Velo 500.

If the Philips Velo Rechargeable Battery Pack is installed, the batteries will be recharged while your Velo 500 is connected to AC power.

Note When the Philips Velo Rechargeable Battery Pack is installed for the first time, you should connect your Velo 500 to AC power and fully charge the battery pack before you disconnect the AC adapter. Charging should take about two-and-a-half hours. While the battery pack is charging, the green recharging indicator light

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turns off when charging is complete.

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To start your Velo 500 for the first time

1 Slide the latch to the right and open the lid. 2 Press the Power button.

The Power button is just above the keyboard near the left side of the Velo 500 (see Figure 1).

3 The H/PC Setup Wizard will start automatically. Follow

the instructions on the screen to set up your Velo 500.

4 If necessary, adjust the display contrast by pressing ALT+>

or ALT+< on the Velo 500 keyboard.

The H/PC Setup Wizard

The first time you use your Velo 500, the H/PC Setup Wizard will present a brief introduction to the Windows CE operating system and lead you through a few simple setup procedures:

◗ Calibrate the touch screen. Calibration establishes the

alignment of the background image with the touch-sensitive portion of the screen and ensures the accuracy of your stylus taps.

◗ Set your time zone. Select your home city. Windows CE

stores area codes, airport information, sunrise/sunset times, and relative distances for hundreds of cities all over the world.

◗ Set the date and time. Because Windows CE uses the date

and time to remind you of appointments as well as to synchronize files and PIM data with your desktop computer, it’s important to set the date and time correctly.

◗ Enter optional owner information, such as name, address

and phone number. The information you type will be displayed whenever you turn on your Velo 500 and may help someone return your Velo 500 to you if it’s lost.

To begin Setup

1 Install the main and backup batteries according to the

instructions earlier in this chapter.

2 Turn on your Velo 500. 3 Follow the H/PC Setup Wizard instructions on your screen.

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Later, you can restart the H/PC Setup Wizard or use Control Panel to change any of the options you set during setup.

To restart the H/PC Setup Wizard

◗ Browse to the Program Files\Accessories folder, and

double-click the Welcome icon.

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Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 is similar to the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system. It includes familiar components such as the Start button and Start menu, taskbar, desktop, browser, menu bar, toolbar, Control Panel, and shortcuts.

Using the stylus

On your Velo 500, you use the stylus in much the same way that you use a mouse with your desktop computer. Instead of clicking with the mouse, tap the stylus on the screen to select objects or activate menus. You should use the supplied stylus to touch the screen. There’s no harm in using your fingertip, but many features require the stylus for finer pointing.

Warning Don’t use sharp objects, such as keys or pens, to touch the screen. These objects can damage the screen.

To use the stylus

◗ Slide the stylus to the right until it is out of the slot.

To replace the stylus

◗ Slide the stylus into the slot, point first and ridges

facing up.

Double-tap programs and documents to open them, just as you would double-click with a mouse. You can set the double-tap rate using the Stylus control panel.

To set the double-tap rate

1 On the Start menu, point to Settings, and tap Control

Panel. 2 Double-tap the Stylus icon. 3 Tap the Double-Tap tab.

4 Double-tap the checkerboard to set the speed and area of

your double-tap.

5 Double-tap the clapper board to test your settings.

If you cannot select objects accurately with your stylus or if you

notice that the accuracy of the stylus has diminished over time,

you may need to record new calibration settings. You can use the

Stylus control panel to recalibrate the touch screen.

To recalibrate the touch screen

1 On the Start menu, point to Settings, and tap Control

Panel. 2 Double-tap the Stylus icon. 3 Tap the Recalibrate tab. 4 Press and briefly hold the stylus on the center of the

target each time it stops. It is important that the stylus

is the only thing touching the screen. Be careful not to

touch the screen with your fingers while calibrating. 5 Press the ENTER key to accept the settings, or press the

ESC key to cancel the settings and start over.

If you make a mistake when calibrating the touch screen or if, over a period of time the accuracy of the touch screen diminishes, you may not be able to navigate with the stylus. To open the stylus calibration screen without using the stylus, simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+=, or press ÿ+I.

The Windows CE taskbar

The Windows CE taskbar provides a quick way to switch between programs and open documents. Each open document or running program is shown as a button in the taskbar.

◗ To switch to a program or document, tap the taskbar button. ◗ To minimize the active program, tap the button for the active

program or document.

◗ To minimize all programs and display the desktop, tap the

desktop icon at the right edge of the taskbar.

You can set several options for the taskbar, such as whether the taskbar remains visible in all programs (Always on top and Auto hide) and whether the clock is displayed (Show Clock).

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To set taskbar options

1 On the Start menu, point to Settings, and tap Taskbar. 2 Select the options you want.

Tip To quickly display the taskbar when it is hidden, press the ÿ key.

The status area on the right side of the taskbar may display several icons that indicate the status of your Velo 500, such as the state of Caps Lock, whether a connection is active, and whether the device is connected to external power. In most cases, you can double-tap a status icon for more information or to change options associated with that icon.

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Your Velo 500 includes many useful programs that provide all the functionality you need as a mobile professional. You can also add programs from other vendors.

Preinstalled programs

The programs included on your Velo 500 are described below. Start these programs by double-tapping the desktop shortcut or tapping the icon in the appropriate folder on the Start menu. Detailed procedures for common tasks are available in Help. To access Help for a specific program, start the program, and then tap Help on the Start menu, or tap

in the toolbar.

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Calculator—Perform calculations by tapping on-screen buttons or using the Velo 500 keyboard. Keep track of calculations with an on-screen “paper tape,” or copy data and paste it into documents and spreadsheets.

World Clock—Keep track of the current date and time, whether you’re at home or away. You can set the clock to keep time for your home city and for a place you’re visiting, and choose which of these time zones to use as your system time. World Clock also stores information on time zones, airports, dialing codes, and distances, and even calculates sunrise and sunset for many cities in the world.

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