netpad
Win CE 4.1
User Manual
January 28, 2003 P/N A6122 0013 0001 Rev A
ISO 9001 Certified
Quality Management System
© Copyright 2003 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
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
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design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests of
Psion Teklogix Inc.
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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, please refer to Appendix A: “Support
Services And Worldwide Offices”. 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 the factory, 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 Appendix A: “Support Services
And Worldwide Offices”.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up-todate. 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
Approvals and Safety Summary..........................vii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 About This Manual ............................3
1.2 Text Conventions.............................4
1.3 Applications Installed On The netpad .................. 4
1.3.1 About ActiveSync........................ 4
1.4 Caring For The netpad .......................... 5
1.5 Additional Programs And Third Party Applications........... 7
Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Features Of The netpad..........................11
2.2 Preparing The netpad For Use ......................12
2.2.1 Fitting The Antenna.......................12
2.2.2 Use Of The Soft Belt Holster ..................13
2.2.3 Power Management.......................14
2.2.3.1 Fitting The Battery...................14
2.2.3.2 Charging The netpad Battery Pack...........15
2.2.3.3 How Do I Check The Battery Power?.........15
2.2.3.4 Changing Battery Packs................15
2.2.3.5 Prolonging Battery Life ................16
2.2.3.6 Internal Backup Battery ................16
2.2.4 Multimedia Cards ........................16
2.2.4.1 Inserting And Removing An MMC..........16
2.2.5 Installing And Removing The SIM Card ............17
2.2.5.1 Inserting The SIM Card................18
2.2.5.2 Removing The SIM Card ...............19
2.3 Turning On And Off ...........................20
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2.4 Finding And Using The Stylus ..................... 20
2.5 The Screen, Command Icons, And Toolbar............... 21
2.6 How To Reset The netpad........................21
2.7 The Scanner............................... 23
2.8 First Steps................................24
2.8.1 Navigating Between Files And Folders............. 24
2.8.2 Starting Programs........................ 24
2.8.3 Programs And Files....................... 25
2.8.4 Entering Information......................25
2.8.5 Using Menus..........................26
2.8.6 Using Dialogues ........................ 26
2.8.6.1 Dialogue Buttons ................... 27
2.8.7 Copying Information Between Programs............27
Chapter 3: Docking Station
3.1 Using The Docking Station.......................31
3.1.1 Docking Station.........................31
3.1.2 Communications Settings.................... 32
Chapter 4: Configuring The netpad
4.1 Things To Do First............................ 35
4.1.1 Screen Rotation.........................35
4.1.2 Entering Owner and Password Information .......... 36
4.1.3 Setting The Time, Date And Time Zone............ 36
4.2 Things To Do Next ........................... 37
4.2.1 Setting Up ActiveSync..................... 37
4.2.1.1 Partnerships...................... 38
4.2.1.2 Connecting With Infrared (IrDA)...........39
4.2.1.3 Connecting With Ethernet (802.11) . . . ...... 39
4.2.2 Connecting netpad To The PC Using ActiveSync....... 40
4.2.3 Backing Up To Multimedia Cards............... 40
4.2.4 Exploring The Control Panel..................41
4.2.5 Securing Your Information................... 42
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Chapter 5: Files, Folders, and Programs
5.1 Introduction................................45
5.2 Moving Around . .............................45
5.3 Opening Files, Folders And Programs..................45
5.4 Closing Programs/Files..........................46
5.5 Creating New Folders...........................46
5.5.1 Creating New Files........................47
5.6 Start Menu - Documents.........................47
5.7 Changing File Attributes.........................47
5.8 Managing Folders.............................48
5.9 Checking Memory Use..........................49
5.9.1 What Happens When Memory Is Full?.............49
5.9.2 Additional Memory And Programs...............50
Chapter 6: Connecting netpad To A PC
6.1 Introduction................................53
6.2 Using ActiveSync.............................53
6.3 Getting Help................................54
6.3.1 Where Can I Find More Help?..................54
6.3.2 Tips On Using ActiveSync Help.................54
6.4 Working With Your Files.........................55
6.4.1 Looking At Files On Your netpad................55
6.4.2 Copying A File Using Drag And Drop..............55
6.4.3 Copying A File Using Copy And Paste.............56
6.4.4 Opening netpad Files From Your PC...............57
6.5 Backing Up Your netpad With ActiveSync................57
6.5.1 Performing Your First Backup..................57
6.5.2 Performing Regular Backups . . ................58
6.6 Synchronizing Your netpad........................58
6.6.1 What Is Synchronization?....................58
6.6.2 Synchronizing Your netpad ...................58
6.6.2.1 Creating The Partnership................59
6.6.3 Using An Existing Partnership..................61
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Chapter 7: Configuring Communications
7.1 Introduction...............................65
7.2 802.11 Radio Configuration ....................... 65
7.3 GSM/GPRS Modem Configuration................... 68
7.4 Internet And E-Mail Settings......................75
7.4.1 Overview............................ 75
7.4.1.1 Using The Internet On netpad ............75
7.4.1.2 Using E-mail On netpad............... 75
7.4.1.3 Types Of E-mail Account............... 76
7.4.1.4 If You Don’t Have An Internet/E-mail Account . . . 77
7.4.1.5 Glossary Of Terms.................. 78
7.4.2 Setting Up Your netpad..................... 78
7.4.2.1 How To Use Internet Explorer/Inbox......... 78
7.4.2.2 Getting Help .....................79
7.4.2.3 What Information Do I Need?............ 79
7.4.3 Setting Up E-mail On netpad..................81
7.4.3.1 Connecting The Modem . . . ............81
7.4.3.2 Setting Up Dialling.................. 82
7.4.3.3 Setting Up The Internet Service ........... 83
7.4.3.4 Setting Up The Modem................ 83
7.4.3.5 Setting Up The E-mail Program........... 84
Chapter 8: netpad Accessories
8.1 Introduction...............................87
8.2 Accessory Product List ......................... 87
8.3 The In-vehicle Docking Station.....................90
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting the netpad
9.1 General Troubleshooting Tips . . . ...................93
9.1.1 Times Aren’t Correct In The Time Program.......... 93
9.1.2 If You Forget Your Password.................. 93
9.1.3 The netpad Doesn’t Turn On/Off................ 93
9.1.4 How To Reset The netpad ...................94
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9.1.5 Can’t Place The netpad In The Docking Station.........95
9.2 ActiveSync Connection Problems
Using Windows95/98/NT 4.0.......................95
9.2.1 Tips When Installing ActiveSync ................96
9.2.2 Basic Troubleshooting For Your netpad . . . ..........97
9.2.3 Basic Troubleshooting For Your PC ...............97
9.2.4 Device Conflicts.........................98
9.2.5 Fax/Modem On COM 1/2/3/4.................100
9.2.6 Temp Folder..........................101
9.3 Troubleshooting ActiveSync
Synchronization Problems.......................103
9.3.1 Basic Troubleshooting For Synchronization Problems . . . . 103
9.3.2 Other Things To Try......................104
Appendices
Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices
A.1 Technical Support ............................A-1
A.2 Product Repairs . ............................A-1
Contents
A.3 WorldWide Offices...........................A-2
A.4 Worldwide Web.............................A-3
Index............................................I
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APPROVALS AND SAFETY SUMMARY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Product: netpad 1000 Series with Serial Docking Station
Application of Council Directives: EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC
Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC
Conformity Declared to Standards: EN 55022: 1998; Class B;
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;
±1kV Differential mode
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
Manufacturer: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9
, 150 kHz-80 MHz
RMS
Year of Manufacture: 2002
Manufacturer’s Address in the
European Community: PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.
La Duranne; 135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
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
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Product: netpad 3000 Series with Serial Docking Station
Application of Council Directives: EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC
Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC
Conformity Declared to Standards: EN 55022: 1998; Class B;
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;
±1kV Differential mode
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
Manufacturer: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9
, 150 kHz-80 MHz
RMS
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
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La Duranne; 135 Rue Rene Descartes
BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
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FCC INFORMATION FOR THE USA
Applicant’s Name & Address: PSION TEKLOGIX
US Representative’s Name & Address: Psion Teklogix Corp.
Equipment Type/ Environment Use: Computing Devices for Home and Office Use
Trade Name / Model No.: netpad
Year of Manufacture: 2002
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DOC)
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 7J9
Telephone No.: (905) 813-9900
1810 Airport Exchange Blvd., Suite 500
Erlanger, Kentucky, 41018, USA
Telephone No.: (859) 371-6006
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 RADIA-
TORS, CLASS B COMPUTING DEVICES FOR HOME & OFFICE USE.
Applicant: Psion Teklogix Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Legal Representative in US: Psion Teklogix Corp.
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 fulfill 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 RTTE-Richtlinie
(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)
Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU-richtlijn 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&TTE-direktivet
(1999/5/EC) fra EU. (Erklæring finnes på: www.psionteklogix.com).
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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).
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Use of the 802.11 netpad in France:
Owing to French Government restrictions, the French 802.11 netpad is limited
to indoor use. They may be used outdoors, on private property, only with prior
authorization from the French Ministry of Defense.
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.
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For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: “How to 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 Communi cations 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 guidel ines and those standards.
To ma intain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you
wear the netpad on your body, use the supplied or approved carrying
case, holster, or other body-worn accessory (see page 13 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.
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.
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EMISSIONS INFORMATION FOR CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing 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.
INTEGRATED SCANNER SAFETY
For your own safety, it is critical that you comply with the warnings described in
“The Scanner” on page 23.
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” on page xiv. 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.
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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.
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.
Teklogix Inc. Teklogix Corp. 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
Warning: TO PREVENT the battery from leaking aci d, gene rat ing hea t or
exploding, adhere to the precauti ons l ist ed be low.
• Use only wit h the author ize d Psi on Teklogix power adaptor.
• Do not dispo se of in fire.
• Do not in ci nerat e or s u bje ct b attery cells to temperatures in
excess of 100°C (212°F). Such tre atment can vapor ize t he liquid
electrolyte causing cel l r upture. Incineration may result in
harmful emissions or explosion.
• Do not charge, use or store batteries below -30º C (-22° F). Bat-
teries must be handled in accordance wi th al l applicable state
and federal laws and regulation s.
• The batter y i ncorporates built-in safety devices. To ensure their
proper function, do not disassemble or alter any parts of the battery .
• Do not short -circ uit the batter y by dir ectly c onnecting any o f the
exposed terminals with metal o bjec t s such as wire. Do not transport or store the battery to gether with met al object s such as nec klaces, hair pins, etc.
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• Do not use or l eav e the battery near a heat source such as a fire
• Do not immerse the battery in water.
• When charging, us e the battery char ger specifical ly designed for
• Do not crush, punc ture , open, d ismant le, o r othe rwis e mechani -
• Do not directly solder the battery.
• Do not co nnect the batt ery to an electrical outlet, vehicle ciga-
• Do not put battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
• Do not use the battery in combination with primary batteries
• Immediatel y remov e the batt ery fro m th e dev ice or bat te ry
or heater.
the battery .
cally interfere with bat ter ies .
rette lighter, etc.
(such as dry-cell batteries ) or batteries of different capacities
or brands.
charger and stop use if the batter y gi ves off an odour, generates
heat, becomes discoloured or deformed, or in any way appe ars
abnormal during use.
• Do not conti nue charging the battery if it does not recharge
within the specified charge ti me .
• The batter y m ay bur st or ignite if the battery leaks. Always
ensure that it is away from any exposed fla me s.
• If a batt ery shoul d le ak, do not all ow the cont ents to come into
contact with your ski n or your eyes. If it does, wash immediately
with plenty of cold water and seek medi cal advi ce.
• Do not stor e the battery in extremely high temperatures (e.g., a
vehicle, strong direct sunlight, et c.). Thi s may c ause t he bat tery
to overheat or ignite, and it may al so re duce t he per for mance
and service life of the batte ry.
• Do not use in areas where static electricity is great er t han what
the manufacturer guarantees.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
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INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 About This Manual ............................3
1.2 Text Conventions. .............................4
1.3 Applications Installed On The netpad...................4
1.3.1 About ActiveSync.......................4
1.4 Caring For The netpad...........................5
1.5 Additional Programs And Third Party Applications............7
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Chapter 1: Introduction
About This Manual
1.1 About This Manual
This manual provides information on the operation and features of the Psion
Teklogix netpad. For additional information, refer to the netpad online help, or the
documentation supplied with the application you are using. The manual references
other user documents, where applicable.
Chapter 1: Introduction
provides an overview of this manual, netpad applications, including the PC connectivity software, ActiveSync, and care of the netpad.
Chapter 2: Getting Started
describes the netpad features and how to get the netpad ready for use, including
installation of the antenna, MMC, and SIM card. Important battery installation
and use information is also detailed.
Chapter 3: Docking Station
details the use of the docking station.
Chapter 4: Configuring The netpad
provides instructions on configuring the netpad’s screen rotation, security and
Control Panel features. It also explains how to use ActiveSync to connect the
netpad to a PC serially, or through Infrared or radio communication. File transfers, file synchronization and sending e-mail can all be done via ActiveSync.
Chapter 5: Files, Folders, and Programs
describes the netpad’s file manager and how to move around and manage the
information on your netpad.
Chapter 6: Connecting netpad To A PC
explains how to use ActiveSync for file transfers, file synchronization and
sending e-mail.
Chapter 7: Configuring Communications
instructs on the configuration of GSM/GPRS and 802.11 radios, and the programs
Internet Explorer (the Internet browser) and Inbox (the e-mail application).
Chapter 8: netpad Accessories
describes the accessories that are available for the netpad, including the
Charging solutions, In-vehicle Docking station, and carrying cases.
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting the netpad
assists in the recognition and correction of problems that you may encounter
when operating the netpad and ActiveSync.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Text Conventions
Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices
presents information for technical support, contacts and the Psion Teklogix
worldwide web address.
1.2 Text Conventions
Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information.
Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or
Warning: These statement s pro vide important information that may prevent
1.3 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.
additional i nformation tha t is critical to the operation of the
computer and other equipment.
injury, damage to t he equ ipment , or l oss of data.
The following standard programs are available:
• W ordpad, 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.
1.3.1 About ActiveSync
The Microsoft PC connectivity software, ActiveSync, can be used to connect the
netpad to PCs running Windows 95/98/2000/ME or NT 4.0. By connecting the
netpad to a PC with a cable and running ActiveSync on the PC, you can:
• View your netpad f il es from Windows Explorer by using the Mobile
Device icon in the PC’s My Computer window.
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• 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 yo ur 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 Chapter 6: “Connecting netpad To A PC”.
1.4 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 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.)
Warning: Under no circumstances use chemic al so lvents 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.
Important: It both the main battery pack and the backup battery are allowed
to fully discharge, all user data held in RAM will be lost.
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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 tempe rature ra nge: -20° C to +60°C (- 4°F to 140° F);
and -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 1 31°F) fo r scanner varian ts . Out side
of these limits, the safety circuits of the ne tpad battery pack will
not allow the battery to charge.
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, the main battery should be
removed and stored fully discharged.
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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.
1.5 Additional Programs And 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 Tek-
logix Partner Program web site at: http://partners.psion teklogix.com/partners/.
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2.1 Features Of The netpad..........................11
2.2 Preparing The netpad For Use.......................12
2.2.1 Fitting The Antenna.....................12
2.2.2 Use Of The Soft Belt Holster ................13
2.2.3 Power Management.....................14
2.2.3.1 Fitting The Battery...................14
2.2.3.2 Charging The netpad Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.3.3 How Do I Check The Battery Power? . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.3.4 Changing Battery Packs................15
2.2.3.5 Prolonging Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.3.6 Internal Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.4 Multimedia Cards......................16
2.2.4.1 Inserting And Removing An MMC . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.5 Installing And Removing The SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.5.1 Inserting The SIM Card................18
2.2.5.2 Removing The SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3 Turning On And Off............................20
2.4 Finding And Using The Stylus.......................20
2.5 The Screen, Command Icons, And Toolbar................21
2.6 How To Reset The netpad.........................21
2.7 The Scanner................................23
2.8 First Steps.................................24
2.8.1 Navigating Between Files And Folders . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.8.2 Starting Programs......................24
2.8.3 Programs And Files.....................25
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2.8.4 Entering Information.....................25
2.8.5 Using Menus.........................26
2.8.6 Using Dialogues.......................26
2.8.6.1 Dialogue Buttons....................27
2.8.7 Copying Information Between Programs . . . . . . . . . . 27
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