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Chapter 3: Get To Know The iKôn PDA
The LEDs
3.6.1 The LEDs
Three LEDs are located on the upper-left side of the unit, just above the display. When you
press the Power button, the LED flashes green to indicate that the unit has been powered up.
The LED table following outlines the behaviour of the LED while the unit is docked in a
charger.
Keep in mind that the application running on the iKôn PDA can dictate how the application
LED operates. Review the documentation provided with your application to determine LED
behaviour.
Table 3.1 Function Of iKôn PDA LEDs
LED Function
Green Charge LED
(left-most LED)
Yellow Application LED
(centre LED)
Blue Radio Power LED
(right-most LED)
If the unit is attached to an external power supply, the charge LED (the left-most LED) reflects the battery charge status.
Table 3.2 iKôn PDA Charge LED Behaviour
LED Behaviour Charge Status
Solid Green Charge complete
Fast Blinking Green Charge in progress. Battery charged to less than 80% capacity.
Slow Blinking Green Battery charged to greater than 80% capacity.
Solid Red Temperature outside charge range (0° C to 50° C)
Blinking Red Battery is not charging. Battery fault.
3.7 Audio Indicators
The audio speaker provides a variety of sounds when a key is pressed, a keyboard character
is rejected, scan input is accepted or rejected, an operator’s entry does not match in a match
field or the battery is low. To specify how you want your iKôn PDA to respond under
various conditions, refer to “Sounds” on page 105.
Charge indicator. See the table below for descriptions of Charge
LED behaviour.
Application LED. This LEDs behaviour is application dependent.
Radio power indicator.
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Adjusting Speaker Volume
The volume can be adjusted using the [UP ARROW] and [DOWN ARROW]. The increase
volume key is labelled with a plus (+) symbol and the decrease volume key is labelled with
a minus (-) symbol.
3.7.1 Adjusting Speaker Volume
The [VOLUME] button is located on the left side of the PDA, just below the [SCAN]
button. It is a rocker button; pressing the top half of the button increases volume while pressing the bottom half of the button decreases it.
3.8 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time
Note: When the battery is at 50% capacity, a ‘low battery’ warning is displayed. When the
battery is at approximately 10% capacity, a ‘very low battery’ notification bubble
appears.
As Lithium-Ion batteries age, their capacity decreases gradually, and they are generally considered depleted after approximately 2 years of use (less than 60% of original capacity
remaining). Keep in mind however that heavy usage or operating the unit at temperature extremes will shorten the battery life.
Lithium-Ion batteries do not require conditioning cycles and the iKôn PDA battery system
(including chargers) requires no user interaction to maintain peak performance.
To maximize the run time of your batteries, consider the following:
• The display backlight is the largest drain on the battery. Try to keep its brightness as low
as possible.
• The unit is ‘event’ driven—that is, when the unit is not in use, it reverts to sleep mode
(even when it appears to be running), saving battery power. Events include a key press,
touchscreen taps and scan triggers. Power consumption is reduced if you avoid unnecessary events, and allow the unit to sleep as much as possible.
• The battery is a ‘smart battery’ with built-in intelligence.
Tapping on the Power icon under Start>Settings>System tab displays a dialog box that pro-
vides detailed information about the battery status of the battery installed in your unit.
• When the unit is switched off, it goes into a low-power, suspend state but continues to
draw a small amount of power from the battery. This should not be an issue unless the
unit is left in suspend state for more than a week—for long-term storage, the battery
should be removed from the unit.
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Storing Batteries
3.8.1 Storing Batteries
Long term battery storage is not recommended. If storage is necessary:
• Always try to use a ‘first-in first-out’ approach to minimize storage time.
• Lithium-Ion batteries age much faster at elevated temperatures. Store batteries at temperatures between 0° C and 20° C.
• Always charge batteries to at least 40 to 60% before storing them. Batteries can be
damaged by an over-discharge phenomenon that occurs when an empty battery is stored
for a long period of time such that the cell voltage drops below a lower limit.
• To minimize storage degradation, recharge stored batteries to 40 to 60% every 4 or 6
months to prevent over-discharge damage.
• A ‘never used’ Li-Ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have limited or no
useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries as perishable goods.
3.9 Uploading Data In A Docking Station
Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed in
your iKôn PDA before performing data uploads.
The desktop docking station and quad docking station are typically used to upload transaction data to a server computer when a radio link is not available.
Note: Refer to “Chargers And Docking Stations” on page 245 for more details.
The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC or
server. An optional 10/100baseT Ethernet module is also available.
Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connections to a PC or server through a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection.
When a iKôn PDA is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the
navigation bar at the top of the screen. The unit also detects the presence of the Ethernet
network.
3.10 Bluetooth Radio
Note: Integrated Bluetooth class II radios are standard on iKôn PDA units. Keep in mind
also that Bluetooth is available simultaneously with WAN and 802.11g on a single
unit.
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Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Devices
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The iKôn PDA is equipped with an on-board Bluetooth radio. This type of radio enables
short range data communication between devices. The Bluetooth also provides the capability to use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a data modem, exchanging information with
other Bluetooth devices and providing network access. Refer to “The Bluetooth GPRS
Phone” on page 188 for setup details.
3.10.1 Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Devices
Before pairing a headset or any other Bluetooth device with your unit, make certain that the
Bluetooth device power is enabled; it is enabled by default. If, for some reason, it has been
disabled:
• Tap on Start>Settings>System tab and then, tap on the Power icon to display the
Power dialog box.
• Tap on the Built-in Devices tab, and tap in the checkbox next to Enable Bluetooth.
Next you need to make your iKôn PDA visible to other Bluetooth devices; this option is set
to off by default.
• Tap on Start>Settings>Connections tab>Bluetooth icon.
• Tap on the Mode tab, and check both Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device visible
to other devices. Tap OK.
• Follow the headset manufacturer’s instructions to place the headset in pairing mode.
Some headsets will automatically initiate the pairing to the PDA, and you will be
prompted to pair with the headset.
If your headset does not initiate pairing automatically, carry out these steps:
• Tap on Start>Settings>Connections tab>Bluetooth icon.
•In the Devices tab, tap Add new device. Wait for the iKôn PDA to scan for devices.
• Choose the headset device from the list and tap on Next.
The iKôn PDA then prompts you to provide a passcode.
• Type the passcode (or PIN – Personal Identification Number), and then tap on Next.
The PDA unit then displays a services list with the Hands Free service type checked.
•With Hands Free checked (enabled), tap Finish. The headset is now paired.
3.11 Inserting The SD/MMC Card And SIM Card
There are two card slots available in the battery compartment of the PDA – the lower slot is
provided for a SD/MMC (Secure Digital/Multi-Media Card) and the upper slot is for a SIM
(Subscriber Identity Module) card.
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Inserting The Card ??
SD/MMC cards provide additional non-volatile memory to your PDA. SIM cards provide
access to the PDA’s voice option, the Internet, and so on.
3.11.1 Inserting The Card ??
• Switch off the iKôn PDA.
• Remove the battery cover and the battery.
A hinged door in the battery compartment protects the connectors. It is hinged on the left
side.
• Pull the hinged SD door down as the arrow icon on the door indicates.
• Orient the SD/MMC or SIM card according to the legend stamped into the battery well
plastic.
• For SD/MMC cards, slide the card into the lower slot, pushing it inward until it latches
into place.
• For a SIM card, slide the card into the upper slot, pushing it inward until it latches into
place.
• Swing the hinged door back into place, and gently snap it shut.
To remove the card:
• Gently press the card inward until it unlatches, and the card is expelled from the slot.
3.12 General Maintenance
3.12.1 Caring For The Touchscreen
The top of the touchscreen is a thin, flexible polyester plastic sheet with a conductive
coating on the inside. The polyester can be permanently damaged by harsh chemicals and is
susceptible to abrasions and scratches. Using sharp objects on the touchscreen can scratch or
cut the plastic, or crack the internal conductive coating.
The chemicals listed below must not come into contact with the touchscreen:
• sodium hydroxide,
• concentrated caustic solutions,
• benzyl alcohol, and
• concentrated acids.
If the touchscreen is used in harsh environments, consider applying a disposable screen protector (model number ??). These covers reduce the clarity of the display slightly but will
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dramatically extend the useful life of the touchscreen. When they become scratched and
abraded, they are easily removed and replaced.
3.12.2 Cleaning The iKôn PDA
Important: Do not immerse the unit in water. Dampen a soft cloth with mild detergent to
wipe the unit clean.
• Use only mild detergent or soapy water to clean the PDA unit.
• Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. The plastic case is
susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic is partially soluble in oils, mineral spirits and
gasoline. The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions.
• To clean ink marks from the keypad or touchscreen, use isopropyl alcohol.
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4.1 Navigating In Windows Mobile 6 And Applications .................51
4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus................51
4.2 Windows Mobile 6 Desktop–Today Screen......................51
4.2.1 Windows Mobile 6 Navigation Bar . . . ..................52
4.2.2 Today’s Date, Clock And Alarm.......................54
4.2.3 Ownership Information............................56
4.2.4 E-mail Notification..............................56
4.2.5 Task Notification...............................57
4.2.6 Calendar Of Upcoming Appointments. . ..................59
4.2.6.1 Creating And Editing Appointments ................59
4.2.6.2 Adding Reminders .........................60
4.2.6.3 Using Categories ..........................61
4.2.6.4 Deleting Appointments .......................62
4.3 Start Menu.......................................62
4.3.1 Customising The Start Menu.........................63
4.4 Camera ??........................................64
4.5 Managing Files And Folders..............................64
4.5.1 Creating A New Folder............................65
4.5.2 Renaming A File...............................65
4.5.3 Copying A File . ...............................65
4.5.4 Deleting A File................................66
4.6 Using Menus..................................66
4.6.1 Pop-Up Menus................................66
4.7 The Softkey Bar....................................67
4.8 Programs–Using Applications.............................68
4.9 Settings.........................................70
4.10 Help..........................................71
4.11 Entering Text.....................................71
4.11.1 Soft Keyboard. ...............................72
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4.11.2 The Transcriber ...............................72
4.11.3 Block Recognizer And Letter Recognizer ..................74
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Navigating In Windows Mobile 6 And Applications
4.1 Navigating In Windows Mobile 6 And Applications
Graphic user interfaces like Windows Mobile 6 for portable devices or desktop Windows
(2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. On the iKôn PDA, this is accomplished
using a touchscreen and stylus rather than a mouse.
4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus
Note: If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, it may need recali-
bration. Refer to “Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen” on page 40.
A touchscreen is a standard feature on all iKôn PDAs. Each is equipped with a stylus–a
pointing tool –stored in a slot at the bottom of the unit.
• Use the stylus to tap on the appropriate icon to open files and folders, launch applications and programs, make selections, and so on.
4.2 Windows Mobile 6 Desktop–Today Screen
Keep in mind that if your PDA is running Windows Mobile 6 Professional, the Today screen
will offer Phone connectivity in the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen and a Phone
softkey in the Softkey Bar at the bottom of the screen. Units running Windows Mobile 6
Classic provide a Calendar option in the Softkey Bar; phone options are not available with
this version of Windows Mobile 6.
Connectivity Indicator
Start Button
Today’s Date
Owner Information
E-mail Notification
Tasks To Complete
Calendar-Upcoming
Appointments
Volume Control
Battery Charge State
Navigation Bar
Clock
Phone Settings
Softkey Bar
Windows Mobile 6 Classic
Phone Softkey
Windows Mobile 6 Professional
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Windows Mobile 6 Navigation Bar
The Today screen displays all your important information–tasks, unread e-mails and upcom-
ing appointments–all in one place. The Start menu provides access to everything else you’ll
need.
4.2.1 Windows Mobile 6 Navigation Bar
The navigation bar along the top of the screen provides icons that, when tapped, open their
associated programs. If you’re unit is equipped with Windows Mobile 6 Professional, you’ll
be see a Phone hotkey for quick access to phone settings.
Hotkeys
Start Button
Connectivity
Windows Mobile 6 Classic Navigation Bar
Windows Mobile 6 Professional Navigation Bar
Volume Control
Battery Capacity
Phone Settings
Note: When a peripheral is attached to the docking/usb ?? port of the iKôn PDA, an asso-
ciated icon is displayed briefly in the navigation bar to indicate that the PDA has
recognized the connection.
Start Button
Tapping on the Start button displays the Start menu.
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Windows Mobile 6 Navigation Bar
Connectivity
The Connectivity hotkey provides a shortcut to the Connections tab in the Settings window.
This tab provides access to Bluetooth, network, network card and internet connection setups.
Phone Settings
If your PDA is running Windows Mobile 6 Professional, it is equipped with a phone option.
A PDA in which a SIM card and GSM radio are installed can access phone settings along
with the Wireless Manager from this pop-up bubble. Any active connections are also listed
here.
Volume Control
Tapping on this icon displays a sliding tab that allows you to adjust the speaker volume or
turn the speaker on and off.
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Today’s Date, Clock And Alarm
On units running Windows Mobile 6 Professional, two volume adjustments are provided –
one for the speaker volume and the other for the phone dialer volume.
Phone
Dialer Volume
Windows Mobile 6 Classic
Battery Capacity
Tapping on the Battery hotkey displays the Battery tab allowing you to view the remaining
battery capacity in the battery.
4.2.2 Today’s Date, Clock And Alarm
This option displays the current date. If you need to adjust the date or set an alarm:
•In the Today screen, tap on today’s date.
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Today’s Date, Clock And Alarm
The Clock & Alarms screen is displayed.
• Tap on the drop-down menu arrows to set the GMT, time and date.
An option to set the date and time for a visiting time zone is also available.
To set an alarm:
• Tap on the Alarms tab.
You can set a maximum of three alarms.
• Tap in the checkbox to enable an alarm.
• Tap the day on which you want the alarm to go off–Sunday through Saturday.
• Tap on the clock and set the time of the alarm. Keep in mind that it can only be set for
hours–minutes cannot be specified.
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Ownership Information
• Tap on OK to save your changes.
Note: Tapping on the ‘More’ tab displays a dialog box in which you can choose to ‘Dis-
play the clock on the title bar in all programs’.
4.2.3 Ownership Information
This option allows you to add your personal information to the iKôn PDA. Some of this information will be displayed in the desktop Today screen.
• Tap on Owner to display a screen in which you can type information.
• Type your name, company name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.
Note: You can type information using the iKôn PDA keyboard, or you can tap on the soft
keyboard icon in the bottom right corner of the softkey bar to display an onscreen
keyboard.
The Ownership screen has two additional tabs–Notes where you can add any pertinent, additional information and Options where you can specify whether you want the desktop to
display your ‘identification’ information or your ‘note’ information.
4.2.4 E-mail Notification
If you have any e-mail, it will be indicated in the Today desktop screen. To view your e-mail,
tap on the E-mail Notification option.
Refer to “Messaging” on page 235 for details about setting up your Inbox.
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4.2.5 Task Notification
Ta sk s lets you create lists of entries representing your responsibilities, upcoming projects,
and so on. If you’ve assigned any tasks, this option lets you know how many active tasks
you have.
Note: You can synchronize the Task Notification option using ActiveSync so that any tasks
are displayed on your iKôn PDA as well as your PC. Refer to “Synchronization” on
page 221 for details.
• Tap on the Ta sk s option to display a list of tasks.
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Task Notification
Creating A Task
• Tap in the field labelled Tap here to add a new task. The text is replaced with a blink-
ing cursor. If you prefer to type the task using the soft keyboard, tap on the soft keyboard
icon in the softkey bar.
• Type your task description.
• Tap anywhere in the blank part of the screen, or press [ENTER] to add the task to your
list.
Editing A Task
• Tap on a task in the task list to highlight it. Tap Edit in the softkey bar to display a
detailed task screen where you can define task characteristics.
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Task Notification
Figure 4.1 Task Details Screen
Each of the nine items in this screen, when tapped, displays a dropdown menu where you
can choose from a list of options.
• Once you’ve completed all the appropriate fields, tap on OK to save your changes.
Note: You can also tap on the Notes tab to add additional information about the task your
are defining.
Deleting A Task
• Press and hold the stylus on a task until a pop-up menu is displayed.
• Tap on Delete Task.
Marking A Task As Completed
•In the Ta sk s list, tap the checkbox next to the items that are completed.
Sorting Tasks
• Tap on the Menu option in the lower-right corner of softkey bar, and tap on Sort By.
You can choose from Status, Priority, Subject, Start Date or Due Date. The tasks are ar-
ranged in the list according to the criterion you chose.
Limiting The Tasks Displayed In The Task Screen
• Tap on Menu in the lower-right corner of softkey bar, and tap on Filter.
You can choose All Tasks, Recently Viewed, No Categories, Active Tasks, or Completed
Tas ks . The tasks are displayed on the screen according to the preference you chose.
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4.2.6 Calendar Of Upcoming Appointments
This option is used to map out all your upcoming appointments, meetings and so on in the
weeks, months and years ahead.
Note: You can synchronize the Calendar using ActiveSync so that any meetings, appoint-
ments and so on are displayed on your iKôn PDA Today screen as well as on your
PC. Refer to “Synchronization” on page 221 for details.
• Tap on the Upcoming Appointments option in the Today screen, or tap on Start>Calendar to display the calendar.
If your unit is running Windows Mobile 6 Classic, you can tap on Calendar in the Softkey
Bar.
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Calendar Of Upcoming Appointments
The default calendar displays an Agenda of appointments for the week, divided into days.
You can choose to leave the calendar as is, or you can tap on the Day softkey to reflect the
Week, Month or Ye a r.
4.2.6.1 Creating And Editing Appointments
•In the Calendar screen, tap on Menu in the softkey bar, and then tap on New
Appointment.
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Calendar Of Upcoming Appointments
Figure 4.2 Appointment Detail Screen
•In the Subject field, name the appointment.
• Complete the remaining fields to reflect your appointment details.
Note: Refer to “Adding Reminders” on page 60 for details about reminders. Refer
to“Using Categories” on page 61 for information about this option.
• Tap on OK to save your changes and close the screen.
4.2.6.2 Adding Reminders
•In the Today screen, tap on the appointment for which you’d like a reminder. In the
Calendar detail screen, tap on the appointment. Tap on the Menu softkey and then,
choose the Edit command.
If you want to be reminded in advance of an appointment:
•In the Reminder field, choose Remind me from the drop-down menu.
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• In the second Reminder field, tap on the number in the field to display a dropdown
menu where you can define a numeric value of 1, 5, 10, 15, 30. Tap on minute(s) to
display a dropdown menu from which you can choose the time unit for your reminder–
minute(s), hour(s), day(s) or week(s).
• Tap OK to finish. You are returned to the view you were in before adding the reminder.
• Tap the appointment in the Calendar screen to display it in a summary screen. The
reminder is indicated by the small, bell icon.
4.2.6.3 Using Categories
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Calendar Of Upcoming Appointments
Categories help you organize and track the different types of data you keep on your PDA.
To assign an appointment to a category:
• Tap on an appointment in the Toda y screen. In the Calendar screen, tap on the
appointment again.
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Start Menu
• Tap the Categories field to display the Categories screen.
• Tap in the checkbox next to the category to which you want to assign the appointment.
•Tap OK. Your appointment is assigned to the category or categories you chose.
Note: You can create a new category by tapping on New in the softkey bar at the bottom of
the screen.
4.2.6.4 Deleting Appointments
• Tap and hold the stylus on the appointment you want to delete.
• Tap on Delete Appointment in the pop-up menu.
4.3 Start Menu
To display the Start menu:
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Customising The Start Menu
• Tap on the Start button in the upper-left corner of the Navigation Bar.
Start Button
Custom-chosen
programs
Most recently used
programs
Windows Mobile
command centre
• Tap on the Start menu item with which you want to work.
Note: Keep in mind that if your PDA is running Windows Mobile 6 Classic, the Phone
option displayed in the sample screen above is not available; this option is only
offered on units running Windows Mobile 6 Professional.
4.3.1 Customising The Start Menu
You can choose the items you want to appear in the Start menu–items you use most often.
• Tap on Start>Settings.
Navigation Bar
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Camera ??
•In the Personal tab, tap on the Menus icon.
• Tap the checkboxes next to the items you would like to appear in your Start menu.
When you’ve finished your selections, tap on OK.
4.4 Camera ??
An optional camera is available with your iKôn PDA. It is an auto-focus, colour camera
which allows you to snap photos and take short videos.??
4.5 Managing Files And Folders
Windows Mobile 6 files are stored in folders and sub-folders that are accessible with File
Explorer. You can open, save, rename, copy and paste files in the same manner as you
would on any desktop PC.
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