Psion Teklogix 8000022.A Quick Start Manual

Windows CE .NET 4.2

Quick Start Guide

May 27, 2004 P/N 8000022.A

ISO 9001 Certified
Quality Management System

netpad

© Copyright 2004 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion
Teklogix Inc., is issued in strict confidence, and is not to be reproduced or
copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole purpose of promoting the sale
of Psion Teklogix manufactured goods and services. Furthermore, this docu­ment is not to be used as a basis for design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or
in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc.

All trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Return-To-Factory Warranty

Psion Teklogix warrants a return-to-factory warranty for a period of one year.
In some regions, the warranty exceeds this period. Please contact your local
Psion Teklogix office for details. For a list of offices, see “Worldwide
Offices” on page 58. The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equip­ment does not extend to any product that has been tampered with, altered, or
repaired by any person other than an employee of an authorized Psion Tek­logix service organization. See Psion Teklogix terms and conditions of sale
for full details.

Service

When requesting service, please provide information concerning the nature
of the failure and the manner in which the equipment was used when the fail­ure occurred. Type, model, and serial number should also be provided.
Before returning any products to Psion Teklogix, please call the Customer
Services Group for a Return Authorization number.

Support Services

Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its
customers. For detailed information, please refer to “Support Services And
Worldwide Offices” on page 57.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up­to-date. Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice
and shall not be responsible for any damages, including but not limited to
consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, includ­ing but not limited to typographical errors.

Table Of Contents

Program License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Approvals And Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.1.1 Windows CE .NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.1.2 Applications Installed On The netpad . . . . . . . . 17

1.1.3 About ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

1.1.4 Additional Programs/Third Party Applications . 18

1.2 Caring For The netpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.1 Features Of The netpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.2 Preparing The netpad For Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.2.1 Fitting The Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.2.2 Use Of The Soft Protective Case . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2.3 Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

2.3.1 Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.3.2 Power Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2.3.3 Flight Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

2.4 Multimedia Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2.5 Installing And Removing The Sim Card . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.6 Turning On And Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

2.7 Finding And Using The Stylus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2.8 The Command Icons, Control Panel, And Toolbar . . . 44

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2.8.1 Keypad Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2.9 How To Reset The netpad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

2.10 The Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

2.11 First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2.11.1 Navigating Between Files And Folders . . . . . . 49

2.11.2 Starting Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2.11.3 Programs And Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2.11.4 Entering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

2.11.5 Using Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

2.11.6 Using Dialogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

2.11.7 Copying Information Between Programs . . . . . 54

3. The netpad Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

3.1 Using The Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

3.2 Communications Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

4. Support Services And Worldwide Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4.1 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

4.2 Product Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4.3 Worldwide Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4.4 World Wide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Program License Agreement

Microsoft®’s End User License Agreement

You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by
Psion Teklogix Inc. from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (‘MS”).
Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated
media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation
(“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws
and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREE­MENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFT­WARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT PSION TEKLOGIX INC.
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S)
FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTI­TUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION
OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).

GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the follow-

ing license:

• You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.

• NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT

TOLERANT. PSION TEKLOGIX INC. HAS INDEPENDENTLY
DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE
DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON PSION TEKLOGIX INC.
TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT
THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.

• NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is

provided “AS IS” and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS
TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCU­RACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLI­GENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY
AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF

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THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU
HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE
DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT
ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.

• Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for

programs written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is
not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online
control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe per­formance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navi­gation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life
support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of Java
technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe
physical or environmental damage. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has con­tractually obligated MS to make this disclaimer.

• No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED

BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDI­RECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS
LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS
OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.OO).

• Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disas­sembly. Yo u may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the

SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is
expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.

• SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRIC-
TIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only
as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the
recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any
transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.

• EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is
subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all
applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFT­WARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as
well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S.
and other governments. For additional information see http://
www.microsoft.com/exporting/.

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Approvals And Safety Summary

CE Declaration Of Conformity

Product: netpad 1000 Series with Serial Docking Station

Application of Council Directives: EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC

Conformity Declared to Standards: EN 55022: 1998; Class B;

Manufacturer: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.

Year of Manufacture: 2002

Manufacturer’s Address in the
European Community: PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.

Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment
Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial

Manufacturer: Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario

Legal Representative in Europe: Psion Teklogix S.A. France

Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC

EN 55024: 1998;

EN 61000-4-2; ±4kV CD; ±8kV AD
EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz, 900 MHz
EN 61000-4-4; ±1kV Power lines
EN 61000-4-5; ±2kV Common;

EN 61000-4-6; 3V

EN 61000-4-11; AC Mains Ports
EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3
EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A11

2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9

La Duranne; 135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France

±1kV Differential mode

, 150 kHz-80 MHz

RMS

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CE Declaration Of Conformity

Product: netpad 3000 Series with Serial Docking Station

Application of Council Directives: EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC

Conformity Declared to Standards: EN 55022: 1998; Class B;

Manufacturer: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.

Year of Manufacture: 2002

Manufacturer’s Address in the
European Community: PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.

Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment
Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial

Manufacturer: Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario

Legal Representative in Europe: Psion Teklogix S.A. France

Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC

EN 55024: 1998;

EN 61000-4-2; ±4kV CD; ±8kV AD
EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz, 900 MHz
EN 61000-4-4; ±1kV Power lines
EN 61000-4-5; ±2kV Common;

EN 61000-4-6; 3V

EN 61000-4-11; AC Mains Ports
EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3
EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A11
EN 60825-1, AM.2: 2001; Laser Safety

2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9

La Duranne; 135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France

±1kV Differential mode

, 150 kHz-80 MHz

RMS

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FCC Information For The USA

FCC Declaration Of Conformity (DoC)

Applicant’s Name & Address: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.

US Representative’s
Name & Address: Psion Teklogix Corp.

Equipment Type / Environment: Computing Devices for Home and Office Use

Trade Name / Model No.: netpad

Year of Manufacture: 2002

Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:

The netpad and Serial Docking Station, supplied by Psion Teklogix, has been tested
and found to comply with FCC PART 15, SUBPART B - UNINTENTIONAL RADI-
ATORS, CLASS B COMPUTING DEVICES FOR HOME & OFFICE USE.

Applicant: Psion Teklogix Inc.

Legal Representative in US: Psion Teklogix Corp.

2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 7J9
Tel.: [phone]

1810 Airport Exchange Blvd., Suite 500
Erlanger, Kentucky, 41018, USA
Tel.: [phone]

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Erlanger, Kentucky, USA

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CE Marking

When used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environ­ment the product and its approved UK and European peripherals
fulfil all requirements for CE marking.

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Direc­tive 1999/5/EC (Declaration available: www.psionteklogix.com).

Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques défin­ies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. (Déclaration
disponible sur le site: www.psionteklogix.com).

Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE­Richtlinie (1999/5/EG). (Den Wortlaut der Richtlinie finden Sie
unter: www.psionteklogix.com).

Questa apparecchiatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Diret­tiva Europea R&TTE 1999/5/CE. (Dichiarazione disponibile sul
sito: www.psionteklogix.com).

Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva
1995/5/CE de la UE, “Equipos de Terminales de Radio y Telecomu­nicaciones”. (Declaración disponible en: www.psionteklogix.com).

Este equipamento cumpre os requisitos essenciais da Directiva
1999/5/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT).
(Declaração disponível no endereço: www.psionteklogix.com).

Ο εξοπλισµός αυτός πληροί τις βασικές απαιτήσεις της κοινοτικής
οδηγίας EU R&TTE 1999/5/EΚ. (Η δήλωση συµµόρφωσης
διατίθεται στη διεύθυνση: www.psionteklogix.com)

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Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU­richtlijn betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindappa­ratuur 199/5/EG. (verklaring beschikbaar: www.psionteklogix.com).

Dette udstyr opfylder de Væsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC
om Radio- og teleterminaludstyr. (Erklæring findes på:
www.psionteklogix.com).

Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE­direktivet (1999/5/EC) fra EU. (Erklæring finnes på:
www.psionteklogix.com).

Utrustningen uppfyller kraven för EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om
ansluten teleutrustning och ömsesidigt erkännande av utrustningens
överensstämmelse (R&TTE). (Förklaringen finns att läsa på:
www.psionteklogix.com).

Tämä laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin
(EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) vaatimuksia. (Julkilausuma
nähtävillä osoitteessa: www.psionteklogix.com).

!

Use of the 802.11b netpad in France:

Owing to French Government restrictions, the French 802.11b
netpad is limited to indoor use. They may be used outdoors, on
private property, only with prior authorization from the French
Ministry of Defense.

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FCC Information To The User

Radio And Television Interference

This equipment radiates radio frequency energy and if not used
properly—that is, in strict accordance with the instructions in this
manual—may cause interference to radio communications and tele­vision reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa­tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation distance between the equipment and
the receiver.

• If you are using the equipment with a mains adaptor, plug it
into an outlet which is on a different circuit from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission may be of help: “How to

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Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”. This
booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402 - Stock No 004-000-00345-4.

Radio Frequency Emissions

Do not use in aircraft or hospitals. Some equipment in hospitals and
aircraft are not shielded from radio frequency energy. Do not use the
netpad onboard aircraft, or in hospitals, without first obtaining per­mission.

Do not use near pacemakers. The product may affect the operation
of some medically implanted devices such as pacemakers, causing
them to malfunction. Avoid placing your product next to such
devices. Keep a minimum distance of 15 cm between the device and
the product to reduce the risk of interference. If you have any reason
to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off the netpad and
contact your cardiologist for assistance.

Note: In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) of the US adopted an updated safety standard for
human exposure to radio frequency energy emitted by FCC
regulated transmitters. The design of this product complies
with the FCC guidelines and those standards.

To maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guide­lines, if you wear the netpad on your body, use the supplied
or approved carrying case, or other body-worn accessory
(see page 24 for details). If you do not use a body-worn
accessory, ensure the antenna is at least 1.5 cm from your
body when transmitting. Use of non-approved accessories
may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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Important Safety Instructions

This equipment was tested for FCC compliance under conditions
that included the use of shielded cables and connectors between it
and the peripherals. It is important that you use shielded cable and
connectors to reduce the possibility of causing radio and television
interference. Shielded cables, suitable for the netpad, can be
obtained from an authorised Psion Teklogix dealer.

If the user modifies the equipment or its peripherals in any way, and
these modifications are not approved by Psion Teklogix, the FCC
may withdraw the user’s right to operate the equipment.

Emissions Information For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Cana­dian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Infrared Device Safety

Class 1 LED Product

This product includes an Infrared device for transmitting and receiv­ing files from devices supporting the IrDA format. Although this
invisible beam is not considered harmful, and complies with
EN60825-1 (IEC825-1), we recommend the following precautions
when the Infrared device is transmitting:

• Do not stare into the Infrared beam.

• Do not view directly with optical instruments.

No parts in the device may be serviced by the user.

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Integrated Scanner Safety

For your own safety, it is critical that you comply with the warnings
described in “The Scanner” on page 48.

Battery Safety Precautions

CAUTION!

Danger of explosion if a netpad battery is incorrectly handled,
charged, disposed of or replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions described in “Lithium-Ion
Battery Safety Precautions”, below. Carefully review all battery
safety issues listed in that section.

VORSICHT!

Explosiongefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie Ersatz
nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich­wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Precautions

Do not store batteries at temperatures in excess of +60°C; the optimum
storage temperature for maximum battery life is +10°C to +35°C.

Important: It is critical that this safety information be reviewed

and that all warnings be strictly followed.

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BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS WASTE. Used
batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, taken to an appropriate local battery recycling facility,
or returned to one of the following Psion Teklogix offices for proper
disposal.

Psion Teklogix Inc. Psion Teklogix Corp. Psion Teklogix S.A.
2100 Meadowvale Blvd. 1810 Airport Exchange Blvd. Parc Club Du Golf-Bat 1.
Mississauga, Ontario Suite 500 13856 Aix-En-Provence
Canada Erlanger, Kentucky Cedex 3
L5N 7J9 USA 41018 France

War ni ng: TO PREVENT the battery from leaking acid, generat-

ing heat or exploding, adhere to the precautions listed
below.

• Use only with the authorized Psion Teklogix power
adaptor.

• Do not dispose of in fire.

• Do not incinerate or subject battery cells to tempera­tures in excess of 100°C (212°F). Such treatment
can vaporize the liquid electrolyte causing cell
rupture. Incineration may result in harmful emis­sions or explosion.

• Do not charge, use or store batteries below -30º C
(-22° F). Batteries must be handled in accordance
with all applicable state and federal laws and
regulations.

• The battery incorporates built-in safety devices. To
ensure their proper function, do not disassemble or
alter any parts of the battery.

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• Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connect­ing any of the exposed terminals with metal objects
such as wire. Do not transport or store the battery
together with metal objects such as necklaces, hair
pins, etc.

• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source
such as a fire or heater.

• Do not immerse the battery in water.

• When charging, use the battery charger specifically
designed for the battery.

• Do not crush, puncture, open, dismantle, or other­wise mechanically interfere with batteries.

• Do not directly solder the battery.

• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet,
vehicle cigarette lighter, etc.

• Do not put battery into a microwave oven or pressu­rized container.

• Do not use the battery in combination with primary
batteries (such as dry-cell batteries) or batteries of
different capacities or brands.

• Immediately remove the battery from the device or
battery charger and stop use if the battery gives off an
odour, generates heat, becomes discoloured or
deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use.

• Do not continue charging the battery if it does not
recharge within the specified charge time.

• The battery may burst or ignite if the battery leaks.
Always ensure that it is away from any exposed
flames.

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• If a battery should leak, do not allow the contents to
come into contact with your skin or your eyes. If it
does, wash immediately with plenty of cold water and
seek medical advice.

• Do not store the battery in extremely high tempera­tures (e.g., a vehicle, strong direct sunlight, etc.).
This may cause the battery to overheat or ignite, and
it may also reduce the performance and service life
of the battery.

• Do not use in areas where static electricity is greater
than what the manufacturer guarantees.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children.

SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) Figure For GSM netpad

900/1800 MHz GSM/DCS Bands

Average SAR over a 10 g cube: 0.814 W/kg.

1900 MHz PCS Band

Average SAR over 1 g cube: 0.0985 W/kg.

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1. Introduction

This guide provides information on the operation and features of the
Psion Teklogix netpad. For additional information, refer to the
netpad User Manual, the online help, or the documentation supplied
with the application you are using.

1.1 Software

1.1.1 Windows CE .NET

Windows® CE .NET is an operating system with ease of application
integration, comprehensive application development tools and a
growing set of connected capabilities. Windows CE .NET supports
advanced networking protocols and native support for Bluetooth,
improved browser functionality, simplified WLAN configuration,
and a shortened response time specifically designed to reduce
latency in industrial devices.

1.1.2 Applications Installed On The netpad

The netpad is capable of running a wide variety of applications but
the ones available on your particular netpad depend on the purpose
for which the netpad is provided. A number of standard applications
exist and custom programs can be installed easily.

The following standard programs are available:

• Word pad, a word processor for writing letters and other
documents.

• Inbox, for sending and receiving e-mail.

• Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web.

• Calculator, a calculator with general features.

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1.1.3 About ActiveSync

The Microsoft® PC connectivity software, ActiveSync, can be used

to connect the netpad to PCs running Windows
NT 4.0. By connecting the netpad to a PC with a cable and running
ActiveSync on the PC, you can:

• View your netpad files from Windows Explorer by using the
Mobile Device icon in the PC’s My Computer window.

• Drag and drop files between the netpad and the PC in the
same way that you would between PC drives, and they will be
automatically converted to the appropriate file format at the
same time.

• Synchronize e-mail and your address book on the netpad
with the PC to keep them in step with each other.

• Back up your netpad files to the PC, then restore them from
the PC to the netpad again, if needed.

For detailed information, please refer to the documentation supplied
with Microsoft Active Sync or the netpad User Manual.

®

95/98/2000/ME or

1.1.4 Additional Programs/Third Party Applications

Psion Teklogix has partnered with a number of companies to provide
a suite of connectivity and database tools for the netpad. Details are
available on the Psion Teklogix Partner Program web site at:
http://partners.psionteklogix.com/partners/.

1.2 Caring For The netpad

Screen

When used with the approved stylus, the netpad screen is very resist­ant to wear and impact and should last for a considerable time. Use

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of any object, other than the approved stylus, may result in damage
to the netpad screen.

To maintain the life of the netpad screen, keep the screen clean. To
clean the screen: switch off the netpad and use a soft, clean, dry cloth
to gently wipe the screen. (If the netpad is set to turn on automati­cally when the screen is tapped, you should turn this preference off
before cleaning the screen.)

War ni ng: Under no circumstances use chemical solvents to clean

the screen.

Charging

To avoid damage to the netpad or the netpad battery packs, use only
Psion Teklogix approved chargers and docking stations.

Backup Battery

The netpad has a rechargeable backup battery designed to retain data
while the main battery pack is charging or changed over. The backup
battery is trickle charged from the main battery pack and has a limited
lifespan. To maximize the life of the backup battery, avoid excessive
discharging and recharging of the backup battery by keeping the net­pad battery pack fully charged. See page 25 for further details on
power management.

Important: If both the main battery pack and the backup battery

are allowed to fully discharge, you will lose all your
information on the internal disk. Some of your data
can be protected from loss using the Total Recall
application (see the netpad User Manual for details).

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The backup battery is not user replaceable. If the backup battery
requires replacement the netpad must be returned to a Psion Tek­logix approved service centre.

Drop Rating

The netpad is designed to survive being dropped on any face, onto
concrete, from a height of 1.5 m (5 ft.).

Dropping the netpad from greater heights or onto harder surfaces
may result in damage to the netpad.

IP Rating

The netpad is rated to IP67 and can survive submersion in water to a
depth of 1 m (3.3 ft.) for up to 30 minutes. Submersion below this
depth or for longer periods may result in damage to the netpad.

Operating Temperature

The netpad is designed to operate within the temperature limits of

-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F); and -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
for scanner variants. Use of the netpad outside of these temperature
limits may reduce its life.

Avoid exposing the netpad to sudden changes in temperature, since
such exposure may result in damage.

Important: As a safety precaution, charging the netpad battery

should be limited to the temperature range: -20°C to
+60°C (-4°F to 140°F); and -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to
131°F) for scanner variants. Outside of these limits,
the safety circuits of the netpad battery pack will not
allow the battery to charge.

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Storage Temperature

The netpad is designed to be stored within the temperature ranges of

-25°C to +70°C (-13°F to 158°F); and -25°C to +60°C (-13°F to
140°F) for scanner variants. Storage of the netpad outside of these
temperature limits may reduce its life.

To prolong the life of the netpad battery packs during normal stor­age, store the netpad (and the battery pack) between +10°C and
+35°C (+50°F and +95°F).

When storing the netpad for a long period of time, first back up all
the files stored in the netpad, then remove and store the main battery
when it’s at a 70% to 90% charge level.

Humidity

The netpad is designed to operate in humidity ranging from 0 to
95%. Use of the netpad in environments with condensing humidity
or humidity outside these limits may result in damage to the netpad.

Magnetic Fields And Static Electricity

The magnet of the netpad speaker may corrupt data stored on mag­netic media. Do not keep the netpad next to credit cards or other
magnetic media.

Avoid exposing the netpad to strong magnetic fields or static elec­tricity. Such exposure may cause loss of data or result in damage to
the netpad.

Service

Do not attempt to dismantle the netpad. There are no user-servicea­ble parts inside, and any attempt to dismantle the netpad will invali­date the warranty.

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2. Getting Started

2.1 Features Of The netpad

This netpad is a Windows® CE .NET OS-based mobile tablet com­puter with a 1/2 VGA touch-sensitive screen. netpad is lightweight,
shock and water-resistant, and designed for use in a wide range of
business areas including field service, field sales, transport, health
care, hospitality, manufacturing and insurance. It is available in
variants with internal GSM/GPRS, Bluetooth, and 802.11b radios,
and scanners.

Figure 2.1 netpad Front

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Figure 2.2 Back Of netpad

2.2 Preparing The netpad For Use

2.2.1 Fitting The Antenna

For some netpad models fitted with either the GPRS or 802.11b
radio, the antenna must be installed. The antenna should be installed
as shown in Figure 2.3 on page 24. To install the antenna turn it
counter clockwise; to remove the antenna turn it clockwise.

Note: This procedure in not necessary for the following netpad

models since they house internal antennas within their enclo­sures: Models 5121, 5122, 5321, 5322, 5521, 5522, 5721,
and 5722.

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Figure 2.3 Antenna Insertion And Removal

2.2.2 Use Of The Soft Protective Case

Figure 2.4 Insertion Of netpad In Case

Important: The netpad and protective case have been tested to

ensure compliance with the latest FCC RF exposure
guidelines. For continued compliance when using
the netpad and case combination, the face shown
should be fitted against the body! The user must not
modify the case in any way.

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Figure 2.5 Protective Case Position On Body

2.3 Power Management

The netpad is powered by a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack,
which under optimal operating conditions will provide power for a
full shift (for details, see the netpad User Manual). The netpad can
be powered from AC when used in the docking station (see page 55).
When the netpad is powered from the docking station, it will also
charge the battery pack.

Note: How long your batteries last will depend upon how you use

your netpad. The netpad will use considerably more battery
power when you have the brightness turned up, are using
files stored on a multimedia card, or are using Infrared.

You can take steps to help prolong your battery’s life:

• Turn the screen brightness down.

• Set the Power Saving Schemes timeouts to the shortest
possible length. The least amount of power is consumed

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during the Suspend state (see page 35).

• Use files on the internal disk instead of an MMC, as the
netpad requires more power to write to the multimedia
card.

• Turn Flight Mode ON to conserve power when radio
communications or the PCMCIA card are not needed
(see “Flight Mode Settings” on page 37).

2.3.1 Battery Care

Fitting The Battery

Before you can use the netpad you must fit the battery—slide it into
place until it clicks, as shown in Figure 2.6 on page 27.

Important: Take care when replacing batteries! Always switch

off the netpad before removing the main battery.
The netpad will warn you when its main battery is

getting low, in plenty of time to change/charge it. The
backup battery is designed to maintain the memory
for several hours. However, prolonged reliance on
the backup battery does reduce its life.

Charging The netpad Battery Pack

To charge the battery, attach the battery pack to the netpad and place
the complete netpad in a netpad docking station (for instructions,
please refer to page 55), or place the battery in one of the optional
battery chargers. The standard (1800 mAh) netpad battery will nor­mally be fully charged within 4 hours.

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Changing Battery Packs

f

If you are using your netpad away from the charger and a spare bat­tery pack is available, you can change batteries when the battery
warning is displayed. To do this:

1. Switch the netpad off.

2. Press on the battery pack latch to remove it.

3. Push in the replacement battery pack (see Figure 2.6).

Important: Always switch off the netpad before removing the

main battery.

Never remove the battery from the netpad while it is
in the docking station.

Never use a netpad without a battery in the docking
station.

Battery Contact Pins

Battery Pack

Battery
Latch

Direction o
Insertion

Figure 2.6 Battery Insertion

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Prolonging Battery Life

When your netpad is switched off, it is on “Suspend” and will con­tinue to use a small amount of battery power. If you are going to
leave your netpad switched off for a long period of time, you are
advised to back up your data beforehand because the batteries will
eventually run out. Details on battery usage and life are available in
the netpad User Manual.

Internal Backup Battery

The netpad has a rechargeable backup battery designed to retain data
while the main battery pack is charging or changed over. The backup
battery is trickle charged from the main battery pack and has a
limited lifespan. To maximize the life of the backup battery, avoid
excessive discharging and recharging of the backup battery by
keeping the netpad battery pack fully charged.

The backup battery is not user-replaceable. If the backup battery
requires replacement, the netpad must be returned to a Psion
Teklogix approved service centre.

Important: If both the main battery pack and the backup battery

are allowed to fully discharge, you will lose all your
information on the internal disk. However, some of
your data can be protected from loss using the Total
Recall application (see the netpad User Manual
for details).

2.3.2 Power Properties

Power Properties for the battery can be accessed either through the
Power icon in the Control Panel (for the Control Panel screen, see
Figure 2.21 on page 45), or by double-clicking the system status

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power icon in the taskbar (this icon changes depending on power sta­tus, as described in Table 2.1).

The Power Properties menu tabs allow you to access the Main and

Internal Battery status screens, power saving Schemes, Battery Set-
tings, and the Device Status screen.

Note: The Power Properties menus are designed to allow users to

set the optimal power management settings that will deliver
the best battery life performance for a given usage scenario.
Refer to the netpad User Manual for examples.

System Status Power Icon Description

Low Backup
Battery

Docked
Indicator
(connected
to power)

Low Main
Battery

Critical Main
Battery

Charging
Main Battery

No Charge Icon

Appears when backup battery voltage is less than

2.500 V.

Appears when netpad is in powered docking station
and main battery is fully charged. Disappears when
netpad is removed from docking station.

Appears when main battery voltage is between
5% and 15% of configured shutdown threshold.

Appears when main battery voltage is within 5%
of configured shutdown threshold.

Appears when the netpad is connected to a powered
docking station and the battery is charging.

All charge-related icons disappear if battery levels
are not low or critical, and the netpad is not
connected to an external power source.

Table 2.1 Taskbar Icon Charge States

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Main Battery

To check the battery power status, click on the Main Battery tab. As
shown in Figure 2.7, this screen describes the main battery and its state.

Figure 2.7 Power Properties: Main Battery

Internal Battery

The internal battery provides temporary backup of data on the termi­nal while the main battery is being replaced. To check the internal
battery power status, click on the Internal Battery tab. This screen
describes the state of the internal battery, its voltage, and its type.

Figure 2.8 Power Properties: Internal Battery

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Power Saving Schemes

The Schemes tab accesses the power states: Dim, Stand-By and Sus-
pend. These states can be enabled after an elapsed time range, that

can be set depending on whether the netpad is on battery power or
external power.

Figure 2.9 Power Properties: Schemes

Note: The Power Properties Schemes settings are cumulative—

that is, to determine when the netpad enters ‘Suspend’ state,
the unit waits for the ‘Dim’ state to elapse, followed by the
‘Stand-By’ state and then, once the ‘Suspend’ state time has
elapsed, ‘Suspend’ state is activated.

When setting the Dim, Stand-By, and Suspend states, keep the fol­lowing in mind. Because the netpad ‘wakes up’ from the Dim and
Stand-By states almost instantaneously following any user input
(button press, screen tap), the timeouts you set will not slow user
activity. The sum of the Dim, Stand-By, and Suspend timeouts
should be selected carefully since the netpad will go to sleep (appear
off) when this time has elapsed, saving battery power. The length of

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the timeouts should be kept to a minimum to help conserve battery
life. The least amount of power is consumed during the Suspend state.

Setting any of these timeouts to Never does not affect the other time-
out options, but will adversely affect the battery run time. If all three
timeouts are set to Never, the netpad will remain on.

To further reduce power consumption, carefully consider the dura­tion of time that the display backlight is ON or turned up (see “Back­light Properties” on page 44).

The following are the default values for the power schemes options:

Option AC Power Battery Power

Switch to Dim After 1 Minute After 10 seconds

Switch to Stand-By Never After 1 minute

Switch to Suspend Never After 30 minutes

Enable screen tap disabled disabled

Table 2.2 Power Schemes Default Values

Power Scheme

The Power Scheme tab specifies the settings for the two ‘power
schemes’ named AC Power or Battery Power. These power
schemes group settings are used when the netpad is running on bat­tery power or when it is connected to external power, allowing you
to specify the settings for Inactivity Timer based on last, Switch to
Dim, Switch to Stand-By, and Switch to Suspend.

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Inactivity Timer Based On Last

This parameter allows you to choose what type of event is monitored
by Power Management. If you select User Event, the Inactivity
Timer for switching into Stand-By or Suspend is started from the last
time you press a Navigation button, a function key, or use the touch­screen.

“System Events” include activity on the serial port, an active radio
session, IrDA activity, or an active application. If you select User/
System Event, then the Inactivity Timer starts from the last time a
User Event occurred or the last time System activity occurred. This
parameter has no impact on the Switch to Dim Inactivity Timer.

Figure 2.10 Power Schemes: Inactivity Timer based on last

Switch To Dim

During the Dim state the backlight brightness is turned down after
the specified time has elapsed if the netpad does not receive any user
input, including activities such as a screen tap—any user-initiated
activity. When the netpad enters the Dim state, it begins to monitor
the time specified in the Switch to Stand-By menu (see Figure 2.11
on page 34). Tap the screen to bring the netpad out of Dim state.

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Figure 2.11 Power Schemes: Dim

Switch To Stand-By

In Stand-By state, the netpad turns off the display, but the programs
and netpad hardware remain active. Stand-By is activated when the
time specified in the Switch to Dim and the Switch to Stand-By
options have elapsed without any activity. The netpad then begins to
monitor the Suspend time. Press the power button to put the netpad
into Stand-By state. Press the button again to wake up the unit.

Figure 2.12 Power Schemes: Stand-By

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Switch to Suspend

Once the time specified in the Dim and the Stand-By states have
elapsed, the netpad begins to count down the time specified in the
Switch to Suspend option (see Figure 2.13). When the time in the
Suspend option elapses, the unit enters Suspend state.

In Suspend state, the netpad CPU suspends all activity, turns off the
display, and goes into a low power state. The state of the device
(RAM contents) is preserved.

Select Suspend from the Start Menu or hold down the power button
for 4 seconds to put the netpad into Suspend state. Press the power
button to wake up the unit. You can also enable a screen tap to wake
the unit from Suspend by checking that option box below the Switch
to Suspend menu.

Note: When the netpad is in suspend state, any network connection

is broken. To resume, you must re-establish the network
connection.

Figure 2.13 Power Schemes: Suspend

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Battery Settings

This screen allows you to check the current status of the battery and
to configure the battery settings so that the netpad will warn you
when the main battery charge is low.

Figure 2.14 Power Properties: Battery Settings

To set the Battery Suspend Threshold, click on the Battery Settings
tab. The available settings are set on a sliding scale, and range from
20 to 70%. The Battery Suspend Threshold value confirms the set-
ting made on the sliding scale. A warning message to change or
recharge the battery will appear when the main or backup battery
levels become critically low.

The Estimated Operating Time and Estimated Main Battery Backup
Time values are calculated based on current use and the remaining
battery charge. These figures will change, depending on user activity
level and type.

Device Status

The Device Status tab lists the devices controlled by the power man­ager, and their respective power levels. The available power levels

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are: D0 (active), D1 (Dim), D2 (Stand-By), D3 and D4 (Suspend),
and Power loss (no power). The device names are represented as
follows:

\Windows\sa_lcd2.dll

Display proxy driver, which interfaces the display
driver to the power manager.

NDS0 NDIS driver.

PWR1 Power button, which passively supports power man-

agement to control the system power states.

Figure 2.15 Power Properties: Device Status

2.3.3 Flight Mode Settings

Flight Mode turns off the PCMCIA card in your netpad. This mode
serves two purposes. On a radio-equipped netpad, using Flight Mode
disables radio communications so that you may use your netpad dur­ing an airline flight. On a PCMCIA-equipped netpad, using Flight
Mode conserves power when you do not need the features of the card.

To turn Flight Mode ON, open the Flight Mode icon in the Control Panel.

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When enabled, an airplane icon will
appear in the taskbar.

Note: Remember to turn Flight Mode OFF when the radio or

PCMCIA card is needed. To open Flight Mode Settings in
order to disable it, click on the airplane icon in the taskbar.

Figure 2.16 Flight Mode Settings

2.4 Multimedia Cards

Multimedia cards (MMCs) are non-volatile memory cards, which fit
into a dedicated slot in the netpad and can be used to store applica­tion software and/or data. The MMC slot is located on the right hand
side of the netpad (see Figure 2.17 on page 39).

2.4.1 Inserting And Removing An MMC

• Open the card slot door located on the side of the unit by slid­ing the retaining latch. Push the MMC into place until it
clicks. Close the door.

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• To remove an MMC, open the door and push the card. Store
your MMC safely, particularly if it contains valuable data.

Card Slot Door Latch

MMC Card

Reset
Button

Figure 2.17 MMC Slot Location

2.5 Installing And Removing The Sim Card

A netpad fitted with a GSM/GPRS radio requires a Subscriber Iden­tity Module (SIM) card installed in order for the netpad to access the
GSM network. The SIM card fits into a dedicated slot in the netpad.
The SIM card slot is used solely for GSM-equipped netpads.

The SIM card slot is located behind the Card Slot door on the right­hand side of the netpad; and is located below the Multimedia card
(MMC) slot (see Figure 2.18 on page 40).

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SIM Card

Card Slot Door

MMC

Figure 2.18 Location Of SIM Card And MMC

Orientation of netpad

(screen side up)

Important: The MMC slot and SIM card slot are located very

close together. When inserting or removing the SIM
card be careful not to drop the SIM card into the
MMC slot.

2.5.1 Inserting The SIM Card

War ni ng: To prevent damage to the SIM card, ensure that the

netpad is switched off and the battery removed before
inserting the SIM card.

• Remove the battery pack from the netpad.

• Open the card slot door located on the side of the unit by slid­ing the retaining latch.

• Push the SIM card into place until it is fully inserted. Note the
orientation of the card, shown in Figure 2.19 on page 41, with
the notch of the card on the left, trailing side. Close the door.

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MMC

SIM Card

Orientation of Card

(notched corner)

SIM Card Slot

Figure 2.19 Insertion Of SIM Card

Important: Ensure that the SIM card is inserted in the correct

orientation as shown. Once inserted, the SIM card
can only be removed using a pair of tweezers or long­nosed pliers. If the SIM card is inserted incorrectly,
the unit will not connect to the GSM network.

If the SIM card is inserted incorrectly, it must be
removed by following the instructions in “Removing
The SIM Card”, below.

2.5.2 Removing The SIM Card

War ni ng: To prevent damage to the SIM card, ensure that the

netpad is switched off and the battery removed before
removing the SIM card.

• Open the card slot door and grasp the card on the cross-hatch
area (see Figure 2.20 on page 42), using a pair of tweezers, or
long-nosed pliers.

• Pull the card out carefully.

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Cross-hatched Area of SIM Card

(grip here with pliers)

Orientation of netpad

(screen side down)

MMC

Figure 2.20 Removal Of SIM Card

2.6 Turning On And Off

To sw i t c h on :

press the On/Off button on the top.

Note: If the serial cable is connected to the PC and the netpad, the

netpad will automatically switch on when ActiveSync on the
PC is searching for a connection.

To sw i t c h of f :

press and hold the On/Off button until the screen goes dark.
This suspends the netpad. To simply turn off the display, press
the On/Off button once; to turn the display back on, press the
On/Off button once more, or tap the screen. You can switch off
at any time. You do not have to save your information first, as it
is automatically saved for you. However, if you are working

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with a file on the MMC, save the file before switching off the
netpad and removing the card.

Note: If you do not use the netpad, it will automatically switch off

after a few minutes to save battery power. To continue using
the netpad where you left off, switch the netpad on again
using the On/Off button. See “Power Management” on
page 25 for information on power setting options.

2.7 Finding And Using The Stylus

The stylus is located in a holder at the right. To remove it, slide the
stylus out of the top of the netpad. To replace it, push it back in. Tap
lightly on the screen using the stylus. You can use your fingers to tap
on the screen, though it is best to use the stylus to avoid fingerprints
or smudges on the screen.

Do not tap the screen with any object that has a sharp tip or you may
damage the screen. Don’t use any type of ink pen, as the ink may be
impossible to remove. See “Caring For The netpad” on page 18 for
instructions on how to clean the screen. You can usually tap on
(“click on”) an item with the stylus to select or change it. For exam­ple, you can:

• Double-tap (or double-click) a program icon, to open
a program.

• Single-tap (or left-click) the soft keys, for “short-cuts” to
system functions.

• Tap-and-hold to right-click. Right-clicking can interrupt the
functionality of other tap-and-hold items, such as scrollbars.

Note: If the screen doesn’t respond to your taps, you may need to

re-calibrate it. You can do this by holding down the On/Off
button for 4 seconds.

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2.8 The Command Icons, Control Panel, And Toolbar

The netpad screen has a column of permanent “command icons” on
the far right-hand side of the display. Some of these are user-config­urable via the Soft Keypad Settings icon in the Control Panel
(for details see the netpad User Manual). From top to bottom, these
are the defaults for the soft keys:

Start Menu:

This icon is user-definable. Left-clicking displays the
Control Panel (for the Control Panel screen, see
Figure 2.21 on page 45). Right-clicking displays the
command shell.

Backlight Properties:

Left-clicking displays the menu for adjusting the Backlight
and Contrast settings. If you do not have a transflective
display, the Backlight On checkbox will be greyed out. To
automatically adjust the display, left-clicking toggles
between three default levels of contrast and backlight set­tings: low, medium, and high. If the levels are adjusted, the
new settings will be saved so that next time the netpad is
turned on, or the user toggles the soft-key icon, the levels
will adjust to those settings. Right-clicking is inactive.

Important: Battery life is considerably reduced when the bright-

ness is increased.

Explorer:

This icon is user-definable. Left-clicking displays the Windows
Explorer. Right-clicking displays Internet Explorer.

Keyboard:

Left-clicking displays the Software Input Panel (SIP), the on­screen keyboard. Right-clicking is inactive.

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System command icon:

Left-clicking displays the Windows CE .NET Start Menu.
Right-clicking displays the Soft Keypad Settings menu, which
is also accessed through the Control Panel.

Figure 2.21 Control Panel

2.8.1 Keypad Assignments

The Keypad Assignments menu is used to specify how the program­mable keys act. The menu is displayed through the Keypad Assign-
ments icon in the Control Panel. The Navigation button arrows and
both I/II Programmable buttons can be mapped as function keys by
selecting the function from the dropdown list for each button. The
default settings are: Button I: Enter; Button II: Esc; Navigation But­tons: Up, Down, Left, and Right arrows.

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2.9 How To Reset The netpad

If you find that you can’t exit a program normally, right-click on the
taskbar and select Task Manager from the context menu. Select the
task that appears to be unresponsive and click on the End Task button.

If this does not work, or if your netpad appears to have “locked up”,
you can always perform a “soft reset”. This should restart your net­pad while preserving most of your information. It is worth trying a
soft reset if the keys on the netpad do not appear to respond, or if the
netpad appears to switch on and you are sure that the batteries are
good, but the screen is otherwise blank.

To Perform A Soft Reset

Gently press the stylus onto the Reset button. This is located inside
the card slot door cover to the side of the MMC slot (Figure 2.22).

MMC

SIM Card

Reset Button

Figure 2.22 Reset Button Location

Press the On/Off button to restart the netpad—you will hear two
beeps during boot-up to indicate the reset. After a soft reset, any

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changes to open files will be lost. Your other files on the internal disk
will almost always be safe.

It is possible (although unlikely) that performing a soft reset after a
program failure may cause the netpad to lose the information on the
internal disk; it could even prevent the reset from working at all. If
this happens, you will have to perform a “hard reset”.

Important: A hard reset resets the netpad completely, and all

information on the Internal disk will be lost. Some of
your data can be protected from loss using the Total
Recall application (see the netpad User Manual
for details).

To Perform A Hard Reset

1. Remove the netpad from the docking station (if applicable).

2. Remove the main battery.

3. Press and hold down the On/Off button (on the top of
the unit).

4. While continuing to hold down the On/Off button, press
and release the Reset button

5. Release the On/Off button.

6. Refit the battery into the netpad—the unit will power up
and you will hear one beep during boot-up.

Note: Hard resetting the netpad will delete the partnership on the

netpad. You may delete and re-create the partnership on the
PC, or create another partnership with a new name. Refer to
ActiveSync’s online help for more details on this operation.

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2.10 The Scanner

Where fitted with a bar code scanner, the netpad may be used to read
industry standard bar codes. To scan a bar code, point the scanner
window at the bar code, ensuring that the scanner window is not
obstructed and that you are between 5 cm (2 in.) and 60 cm (24 in.)
from the bar code. Activate the scanner as instructed in the software
application’s operating instructions. The scanning beam should be
energized until a successful decode is achieved or three seconds have
elapsed. For detailed information on bar codes, scanner properties, and
configuration, please refer to the netpad User Manual.

Scanner Window

Figure 2.23 Scanner Location

War ni ng: For your own safety, it is critical that you comply with

the following warnings:

1. Do not look into the scanner window.

2. This product contains a laser scanner that emits less
than 1.2 mW average radiant power at a wavelength
of 650 nm. This product complies with 21 CFR

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1040.10, 1040.11 and DIN EN 60825-1: January
2001, and is classified as a Class 2 laser product.

3. CAUTION – Using controls or adjustments, or per­forming procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

4. CAUTION – The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.

2.11 First Steps

When you first switch on the netpad, you will see the Calibration
screen. You must calibrate successfully to continue. After calibration,
you will see the Tim e/D ate menu. Input the correct time, date, and
time zone information. Click the OK button in Ti me/ Date menu to
close and save your changes. You will then see the Windows Desktop.

2.11.1 Navigating Between Files And Folders

• Double-click on a folder icon to open that folder. To close the
folder, click on the X icon at the far right of the menu bar.
Click on the Up Folder icon to move back up one level.

• Click on a file to select it. Double-click to open it.

Up Folder

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X icon

2.11.2 Starting Programs

When you open a file, the correct program for this file is started
automatically. You can also start programs by clicking on them from
the Start Menu. You don’t have to close one program before opening
another. The taskbar displays all open applications.

2.11.3 Programs And Files

To create a new file:

open the program, select the New command on the File menu
and type in the name for the new file (see “Entering Informa­tion”, below). The file will now be created. You can start enter­ing your information. It is a good idea to keep related files
together in a folder, to make the files easier to find later.

2.11.4 Entering Information

You can enter information and com­plete tasks using the stylus or the
on-screen keyboard. The on-screen
keyboard is displayed by clicking the

Keyboard soft key.

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To move the keyboard, drag it by the title bar. The on-screen English
language keyboard is the netpad’s default keyboard. To choose the
language keyboard to use, and to set the keyboard preferences, go to
the Control Panel and open the Input Panel icon. This will open the
Input Panel Properties menu.

The dropdown menu will show all available keyboards.

Clicking on the Options button will let
you set such preferences as button size and
special gestures for use with the keyboard.

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2.11.5 Using Menus

You can usually select a menu command to perform tasks.

• Click on the menu you want to access from the menu bar.

• Tap on the menu names and commands, or use the arrow keys
to move around the menus. Tap on commands marked with a

or press the right arrow key to see further commands.

A menu command with three dots at the end means that selecting the
command will display a “dialogue” where you enter more informa­tion (see “Using Dialogues”, below).

If a menu command is grey, it means that it’s not currently available;
e.g. you cannot Copy unless you have first selected something to copy.

2.11.6 Using Dialogues

A “dialogue” appears when you need to make selections and enter
further information. You can move between dialogue items by tap­ping on them, or using the up and down arrow keys. Dialogues con­tain one or more of the following elements:

Textbox:

where you just type in your information. When you tap in the
textbox, you will need to open the on-screen keyboard to
enter text.

Dropdown:

where you select from a number of options. You will see left
and right arrows around the current selection; you can change
the selection by tapping on the arrows, by pressing the left
and right arrow keys, or by typing the first letter of the option
you want.

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Checkbox:

where you make a choice between selecting an option or not
selecting it. Just tap on the checkbox, or press the left and right
arrow keys to add or remove a checkmark.

Radio buttons:

where you make one choice from a number of options. Just tap
on an option, or use the left and right arrow keys to make a
selection.

If an item is grey, it is currently not available. For example, if you do
not have a transflective display, the Backlight On checkbox in Back­light Properties will be greyed out.

Some dialogues comprise a number of “pages”, each page has a
“tab” at the top. Tap on the tab, or move the highlight to the tab
name, to go to that page. You can also move a dialogue around the
screen by holding the stylus on the dialogue title bar and dragging it
across the screen.

Tabs in dialogue page

Checkbox

Dropdown box

Figure 2.24 Dialogue Pages

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Dialogue Buttons

Dialogues usually include standard buttons such as Ok and X. Some
buttons have a standard keypress equivalent:

• Usually, you can click on the OK button or press the Enter
key if you want to save information and remove the dialogue.

• Click on the Cancel button, the X button, or press the Esc
key if you want to close the dialogue without saving the
information.

• For dialogues that ask a question, you can click on the Ye s
button or press the Y key for ‘yes’; click on the No button, press
the N key, or press the Esc key for ‘no’.

2.11.7 Copying Information Between Programs

You can insert information created in one program into a different
program. For example, you may want to compose text in Wordpad
before copying it into an e-mail message in the Inbox.

If you try to insert an object into a program that is not designed to
handle that type of object, you will be unable to Paste. Trying to
copy a file from Windows Explorer into a Wordpad document will
not work because Wordpad will keep the Paste option greyed out
until it detects that text is ready to be pasted.

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3. The netpad Docking Station

This section describes the netpad docking station. The docking station
is used as a convenient “drop-in” holder for the netpad, supplying
power for device operation, battery charging, and communications.

3.1 Using The Docking Station

The netpad docking station provides a permanently connected holder
for the netpad. The power jack is on the front and the serial commu­nication sockets are situated at the right of the docking station.
The connector to the netpad faces upwards from the middle of the
station. This connector mates with the connector on the underside of
the netpad to provide power. Place the netpad in the docking station
and it will begin charging.

Release Button

IR Ports

netpad Connectors

Communication Ports

Yellow LED indicates
communications

Red LED indicates charging/
Green LED indicates charged

Red LED indicates power

Power Jack

Figure 3.1 Docking Station Features

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To insert the netpad into the docking station, align the two devices,
and press down on the netpad until the connection is made. To eject,
press down on the release button at the top of the docking station.
The netpad will be pushed up and out of the docking station.

While the netpad is in the docking station, the communications port
on the netpad can still be used. The docking station communications
port is also available for convenience.

You can rotate the orientation of the docking station on its stand.
Hold the top of the docking station in one hand and the bottom in the
other. Lift the top part to release it and rotate through 90°. When you
let go of the top part, it will click into place.

3.2 Communications Settings

When performing PC communications, it is necessary to define the
communication settings.

In the PC Connection icon in the Control Panel, verify that the
checkbox that allows connection to the desktop is checked.

• Serial Port 3 specifies using the RS 232 communications
port on the netpad.

• Docking Station specifies using the RS 232 communications
port on the docking station.

• Infrared Port specifies using the IR port on the back of
the netpad.

To change the connection type, click on the Change... button and
select the connection from the dropdown list.

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4. Support Services And Worldwide Offices

Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support serv­ices to its customers worldwide. These services include technical
support and product repairs.

4.1 Technical Support

Technical Support for Mobile Computing Products is provided via
e-mail through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner extranets.
To reach the website, go to www.psionteklogix.com and click on the
appropriate Teknet link on the home page. Then click on the
“Log-in” button or the “Register” button, depending on whether you
have previously registered for Teknet. Once you have logged in,
search for the “Support Request Form”.

4.2 Product Repairs

International

For product repairs, please contact your local Psion Teklogix office
(see “Worldwide Offices” on page 58).

Canada/U.S.A

Canadian and U.S. customers can receive access to repair services,
by calling the toll-free number below, or via our secure website (see
Technical Support, above).

Note: Customers calling the toll-free number should have their

Psion Teklogix customer number or trouble ticket
number available.

Voice: 1 800 387-8898 (press option “2”)
Fax: [phone]

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4.3 Worldwide Offices

COMPANY HEADQUARTERS AND
CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE

Psion Teklogix Inc.

2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5N 7J9
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES

Psion Teklogix GmbH

Jakob Kaiser Straße 3
D-47877 Willich Münchheide
Deutschland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix Danmark

Vesterballevej 4-6
7000 Fredericia
Danmark
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

NORTH AMERICAN
HEADQUARTERS AND U.S.
SERVICE CENTRE

Psion Teklogix Corp.

1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard
Suite 500
Erlanger, Kentucky
USA 41018
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix S.A.

La Duranne
135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix AB

Stora Badhusgatan 18-20
411 21 Göthenburg, Sweden
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Psion Teklogix (UK) Ltd.

Bourne End Business Centre
Cores End Road
Bourne End
Buckinghamshire SL8 5AR, England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
WWW: www.teklogix.co.uk
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix Finland

Metsänneidonkuja 8
02130 Espoo
Finland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix Italia S.r.I

Via Galilei, 47
20092 Cinisello Balsamo
Milan, Italy
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

210 South Bridge Road
#03-01 Singapore 058759
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix de Mexico, S.A.
de C.V.

Sierra Mojada 626, 2º Piso
Col. Lomas Barrilaco, C.P. 11010
Mexico, D.F., Mexico
Tel.: [phone]/6950
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix Benelux

Nieuwe weg 1,
2070 Zwijndrecht
Belgium
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix España, S.L.

Cityparc Ronda de Dalt
Ctra. Hospitalet 147-149
Edificio Atenas 2° 3ª
08940 Cornellà de Llobregat (Barce­lona)
España
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix B.V.

Venrayseweg 57,
5928 NZ Venlo
Nederlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Psion Teklogix Africa

Postnet Suite 39, Private Bag x11
Halfwayhouse, 1685 Ground Floor
East
Waterfall Edge Phase 2, Waterfall
Park
Bekker Road MIDRAND 1685
South Africa
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Psion Teklogix Wireless Tech­nologies (Shanghai) Ltd.

Unit 1507-08
Mingshen Building
No.3131 Kai Xuan Rd
Shanghai 200030
China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

4.4 World Wide Web

www.psionteklogix.com

Psion Teklogix Systems India
Pvt. Ltd.

M-74, 1st Floor, “M” Block Market
Greater Kailash-Il
New Delhi - 110048
India
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Psion Teklogix Taiwan Co., Ltd.

15FL-5, No. 366 Boai 2nd Road,
Tzuo Ying District, KAOHSIUNG 813
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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