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MDA
User Manual
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Please Read Before Proceeding
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server, Windows Mobile,
ActiveSync, Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE
DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where
flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the
user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such
as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical
plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a
potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly
marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS
Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone
conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with
whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded.
Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when
using the recording feature of your MDA.
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Important Safety Precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to offset
possible legal liabilities and damages.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from
the battery. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any
approval given to this product.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft's
navigation system and its communications network, using this product
on board an airplane is against the law in most countries.
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product at gas or refueling stations. The use of this
product is also prohibited in fuel storehouses, chemical plants, and
locations containing explosives.
SAFETY FOR ENVIRONMENTS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive
atmospheres such as fuelling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please
be aware that Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services
with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some
countries, using hand-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
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INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of
this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.
NONIONIZING RADIATION
This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition
only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised
that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety
of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be
allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the
equipment.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started 9
1.1 Getting to Know your Device and
its Accessories ............................................................ 10
1.2 Installing the SIM Card ................................................ 16
1.3 Battery Information ..................................................... 17
1.4 Starting Up ................................................................... 18
1.5 The Today Screen ........................................................ 21
1.6 Using the Start Menu ................................................... 24
Chapter 2
2.1 Introduction .................................................................. 28
2.2 Using the Keyboard .................................................... 29
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer ............................................. 30
2.4 Using Block Recognizer ............................................. 31
2.5 Using Transcriber ........................................................ 32
2.6 Using Phone Pad ......................................................... 36
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ........................... 39
2.8 Recording a Note ......................................................... 40
2.9 Searching Information ................................................ 42
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Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 43
3.1 Using the Phone .......................................................... 44
3.2 Making a Call ............................................................... 46
3.3 Receiving a Call ........................................................... 48
3.4 Smart Dialing ............................................................... 49
3.5 In-call Options ............................................................. 51
3.6 Additional Dialing Information ................................... 53
Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information and
Setting Up E-mail Security 55
4.1 Using ActiveSync ........................................................ 56
4.2 Synchronizing Information ......................................... 59
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ................ 63
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video and Pictures ................ 64
4.5 Setting Up E-mail Security ......................................... 66
Chapter 5 Managing Your MDA 69
5.1 Personalizing Your MDA ............................................. 70
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs ............................... 79
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5.3 Managing Memory ....................................................... 80
5.4 Backing Up Files ......................................................... 82
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5.5 Protecting Your Device ............................................... 84
5.6 Resetting Your MDA .................................................... 86
Chapter 6 Getting Connected 89
6.1 Connecting to the Internet .......................................... 90
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile ............................................ 92
6.3 Using Bluetooth ........................................................... 96
6.4 Using Comm Manager .............................................. 102
6.5 Using Terminal Services Client ................................ 105
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages
and Using Outlook 107
7.1 E-mail and Text Messages ........................................ 108
7.2 MMS Messages .......................................................... 123
7.3 Instant Messaging ..................................................... 128
7.4 Calendar ..................................................................... 134
7.5 Contacts ..................................................................... 136
7.6 Tasks ........................................................................... 140
7.7 Notes .......................................................................... 142
Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia 143
8.1 Using Camera ............................................................ 144
8.2 Using Pictures & Videos ........................................... 155
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8.3 Using Windows Media Player ................................... 160
Chapter 9 Using Other Applications 167
9.1 Word Mobile ............................................................... 168
9.2 Excel Mobile ............................................................... 170
9.3
Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile ............ 172
9.4 Using ClearVue PDF .................................................. 173
9.5 Using ZIP .................................................................... 174
9.6 Using Voice Speed Dial ............................................. 178
Appendix 183
A.1 Regulatory Notices .................................................... 184
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x .................. 192
A.3 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 193
A.4 Specifications ........................................................... 200
A.5 Index ........................................................................... 202
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
1.1
Getting to Know your Device
and its Accessories
1.2 Installing the SIM Card
1.3 Battery Information
1.4 Starting Up
1.5 The Today Screen
1.6 Using the Start Menu
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1.1
Getting to Know your Device and
its Accessories
Front, top, and left-side view
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No. Item Function
1 MiniSD Card Slot Lets you insert a storage card (miniSD) for storing data.
2 POWER Button Press to turn off your device temporarily and switches the
3 Notification LED 1 Bi-color LED on the left side: Blue for Bluetooth system
4 Speaker Listen to audio media or a phone call from here.
5 Notification LED 2 Bi-color LED on the right side: Green and Amber for GSM
6 Internet Explorer Press to launch Internet Explorer.
7 Messaging Press to quick start your Messaging.
8 Touch Screen Use to write, draw, or make a selection with the stylus.
9 Left SOFT KEY Performs the command shown in the label above the
10 Right SOFT KEY Performs the command shown in the label above the
11 END Button Press to end a call.
12 Navigation Pad Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right to
13 TALK Button Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number.
14 Volume Controller Press up or down to adjust the volume.
15 Comm Manager Press to start Comm manager; press and hold to switch to
To install the miniSD card, locate the miniSD card slot and
insert the card with the connector pointing to the slot, then
push the card into the slot until it fits into place.
device to sleep mode; press and hold (about five seconds)
to turn off your device completely.
When your device is in sleep mode, you can still use
the phone function to receive calls; however, the phone
function is off when you turn off the device completely.
notification of powered-up and ready to transmit radio
frequency signal, and Green for Wi-Fi status.
standby, SMS message, GSM network status, notification,
battery charging status.
button.
button.
move through menus, program instructions; carry out the
selection by pressing the center button.
vibration mode.
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Back, bottom, and right-side view
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No. Item Function
1 Car Antenna
Connector
2 Flash light Allows you to capture images even in a dark environment.
3 Self-Portrait Mirror Position your device until this mirror reflects the image you
4 Camera Lens The “live” incoming video stream enters through this lens,
5 Cover Latch Push this latch to release the battery cover.
6 Stylus and Stylus
Slot
7 Microphone Speak into the microphone when receiving or making a
8 Sync Connector Use this connector for synchronizing data or recharging
9 Earphone Jack Allows you to listen to audio media or use the phone’s
10 Voice Command Press to start Voice Speed Dial; press and hold to record
11 Infrared Port Lets you exchange file(s) or data with other devices
12 RESET Button With the stylus, press the RESET button to soft-reset your
13 CAMERA Button Press to launch the camera. Press again to take a picture.
You can connect your phone to a car antenna to utilize the
superior reception quality.
want to capture.
when Camera mode is active.
Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch
screen.
phone call or voice recording.
the battery.
hands-free kit.
a voice note.
wirelessly.
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The QWERTY keyboard
Your device provides you with a QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to
a standard keyboard on your PC. To use the QWERTY keyboard, slide
the screen panel to the right to reveal the keyboard.
The QWERTY keyboard
You can do the following with the QWERTY keyboard:
• To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or
fingers.
• To use all uppercase letters, press first, then .
• To type a single uppercase letter, press and then press the
corresponding key.
• To enter a number or symbol (labeled in blue color), press
and then press the corresponding key.
• Press the Left/Right SOFT KEY / to perform the
command shown in the label above the key.
• Press to verify your data entries or exit the program in use.
• Press to open the Start menu.
• Press the arrow keys / / / for directional
movement.
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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with the device:
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No. Item Function
1 AC adapter Recharge the device battery.
2 USB cable Connect your device to a PC and synchronize data.
3 Stereo headset Provide a volume control jog dial and a Send/End
button. You can use the button to pick up and hang
up incoming and outgoing calls. Plug into Earphone
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1.2 Installing the SIM Card
Follow these steps to install a GSM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)
card provided by your local network service provider. The SIM card
contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message
memory.
Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM
cards will not function within this device. The customer should consult
with their service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be a
fees for this service.
1. Make sure your device is turned off.
2. Slide the cover latch to remove the battery cover.
3. Pull the plastic ribbon to remove the battery. Then, insert the SIM card into
the SIM card slot with its gold contacts facing down (the cut-off corner of
the SIM card should match the cut-off corner in the slot).
4. Replace the battery and gently push down to snap it into place. When the
battery is placed, please note the root part of the plastic ribbon should be
under the battery, and the end part should be laid on top of the battery.
5. Replace the battery cover.
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1.3 Battery Information
Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. Your
device is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries
and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors,
including your wireless service provider’s network configuration, signal
strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your
device, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached
to your device’s connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other
program usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations):
• Standby time: 150 ~ 200 hours
• Talk time (Screen off): 3.5 ~ 5 hours
Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns.
• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.
• Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire
or water.
• Do not expose to temperatures above 60oC (140oF).
• Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
• Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
To check the battery power
• Tap the battery level icon ( ) on the
Today screen.
• Tap Start > Settings > System tab >
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Charge the battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your
device, you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries
perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge
the battery by:
• Connecting your device directly to an external power source.
• Plugging the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.
Low battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
• Immediately save your current data.
• Synchronize with your PC or connect the AC adapter to charge
the battery.
• Turn off your device.
1.4 Starting Up
Turn the device on and off
To turn on the device, press the POWER button. When you turn on
the device for the first time, you are asked to complete a calibration
process. For more information, see “Calibrate the device” on next
page.
To turn off the device, press POWER again.
Note Pressing POWER turns off your device temporarily and switches the
device to sleep mode. However, you can still receive messages and
calls while your device is in the sleep mode.
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Calibrate the Device
Calibrating the device screen involves tapping with the stylus the
center of a cross as it moves around the screen. This process ensures
that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the tapped item is
activated.
If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these
steps to re-calibrate it:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, and follow the instructions
on the screen.
Buttons Lock
It is possible to lock the buttons on the device, so that the applications
may not be accidentally launched. Once you enable this feature, only
the Power button can turn on your device.
To configure the Buttons Lock settings
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.
2. On the Lock tab, select the Lock all buttons except Power
button check box to enable Buttons Lock function.
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Manage screen settings
The device touch screen has three orientation modes: Portrait,
Landscape (right-handed), and Landscape (left-handed). Portrait
mode allows you to get a better view or a better operation of certain
programs on your device, while Landscape mode may be optimal for
viewing longer text files.
• To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab >
Screen, and select the orientation you want.
Portrait mode Landscape mode
• To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the
ClearType tab, select the Enable ClearType check box.
• To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen,
on the Text Size tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider.
Notes By default, the screen orientation will change to Landscape (left-
hand) mode automatically when you slide the display panel to open the
QWERTY keyboard, and it will return to Portrait mode when you close
the keyboard.
If you change the screen orientation to Landscape mode when the
QWERTY keyboard is closed, the screen orientation will change to
Portrait mode when you open and then close the keyboard.
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1.5 The Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming
appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the
screen to open the associated program.
• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
• To customize the Today screen display, including the background
image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
1 Tap to open the Start menu.
2 Tap to view connectivity status.
3 Indicates the radio signal strength.
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4 Tap to control device/ringer
volume level.
5 Displays the current time. Tap and
hold to change the clock mode:
Analog or Digital.
6 Displays the current date. Tap to
setup date, time, alarm, and more.
7 Tap to set My E-Mail.
8 Your day at a glance with
reminders. Tap to open the related
program: messages, tasks, and
appointments.
9 Tap to open MSN sign-in screen.
10 Tap to lock or unlock the device.
: locked; : unlocked.
11 Indicates the battery status. Tap to
open the Power Settings screen.
12 Tap to start Comm Manager.
13 Tap to open the Calendar screen.
14 Tap to open the Contacts screen.
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Indicators
The following are some of the status icons that you may see on your
device.
Icon Description
Indicates the battery is fully charged.
Indicates the battery is very low.
Battery charging.
Sound on.
Sound off.
Ringer in vibration mode.
Connection is active.
Connection is not active.
Synchronization in progress.
Synchronization error.
Indicates maximum signal strength.
No signal.
Phone is turned off.
No phone service.
Searching for phone service.
Voice call in progress.
Data call in progress.
Calls are forwarded.
Call on hold.
Missed call.
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Icon Description
GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) available.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) connected.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) in use.
EDGE available.
EDGE in use.
New e-mail or text messages.
New voice mail
There are more notifications. Tap the icon to view all.
Indicates Wi-Fi is turned on. : Wi-Fi off.
Wi-Fi connected.
Indicates the device is locked. : Device unlocked.
During a call, you can mute your microphone so that the person
with whom you are speaking cannot hear you, but you can still
hear him or her.
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1.6 Using the Start Menu
The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen,
displays a list of programs. It lets you close a screen and switch from
one program to another. You can start a program by scrolling through
the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program
with the stylus.
1 Tap to open the Today screen.
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Program Indicators
The following are some of the icons for the programs that are already
installed on your device.
Icon Description
ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your device and a
PC.
Calculator Performs basic arithmetic and calculations, such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Calendar Keeps track of your appointments and creates meeting
requests.
2 Tap to start a program. The items
displayed in Start menu can be
customized by tapping Start
> Settings > Personal tab >
Menus.
3 Tap to start a recently-used
program.
4 Tap to view and select more
programs that are installed in your
device.
5 Tap to change device settings.
6 Tap to see a Help topic for the
current screen.
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Icon Description
Camera Snaps photos or shoots video clips with accompanying
audio.
ClearVue PDF enables you to view PDF files on your MDA.
Comm Manager Allows you to manage the device’s connection
(including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ActiveSync), and switch the ringer/
vibration mode.
Contacts Keeps track of your friends and colleagues.
Download Agent Provides information about the download status
and the downloaded content from the Internet.
Excel Mobile Creates new workbooks or lets you view and edit
Excel workbooks.
File Explorer Enables you to organize and manage files on your
device.
Games Lets you play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker
and Solitaire.
Help Enables you to see Help topics for a program on your device.
HotSpot Login Allows you to quickly access T-Moblie HotSpot.
Instant Messaging Allows you to quickly access your AOL Instant
Messenger, ICQ or Yahoo! Messenger.
Internet Explorer Internet Explorer browses Web and WAP sites,
and downloads new programs and files from the Internet.
Messaging Sends and receives e-mail and text messages.
My E-mail Allows you to configure and manage your e-mail account
conveniently.
Modem Link Allows you to use your device as a modem.
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Icon Description
Notes Creates handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and
recordings.
Phone Makes and receives calls, switches between calls and sets
up conference calling.
Pictures & Videos Collects, organizes, and sorts picture and video
files in the My Pictures folder of your device or on a storage card.
Pocket MSN Sends and receives instant messages with your MSN
Messenger contacts.
PowerPoint Mobile Lets you view and edit PowerPoint slides and
presentations.
Search Enables you to search contacts, data, and other information
on your device.
SIM Manager Collects, organizes and sorts the contact list stored
in your SIM card.
Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.
Terminal Services Client Allows you to log on a PC running
Terminal Services or Remote Desktop, and use all of the programs
available on that PC from your mobile device.
Voice Speed Dial You can record voice tags so that you can dial a
phone number or launch programs simply by speaking a word.
Windows Media Enables the multimedia function on your device.
Word Mobile Creates new documents or lets you view and edit
Word documents.
Zip Enables you to save memory and increase the storage capacity
of your device by compressing files in the conventional ZIP format.
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Chapter 2
Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Using the Keyboard
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
2.4 Using Block Recognizer
2.5 Using Transcriber
2.6 Using Phone Pad
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
2.8 Recording a Note
2.9 Searching Information
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2.1 Introduction
When you start a program or select a field that requires text or
numbers, Input Panel automatically becomes available. Input Panel
provides access to the various input methods available on your device,
including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, Phone
Pad, and Transcriber. By default, the Input Panel icon appears on
the menu bar to indicate which input method is currently selected. The
Input Selector arrow (shown at the right side of the Input Panel icon)
opens a list of available input methods.
To show or hide Input Panel
• Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar.
Example:
Input Panel (Keyboard)
Input Selector arrow
Icon Input method
The on-screen keyboard.
Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer.
Phone Pad
Transcriber
Input Panel icon
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2.2 Using the Keyboard
To enter text, symbols, and numbers, you can either type using the
QWERTY Keyboard or the standard on-screen Keyboard. For use of
the QWERTY keyboard, see the instruction in Chapter 1.
Using the standard on-screen Keyboard
The on-screen Keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You
can enter text by tapping keys on the keyboard that are displayed on
the screen.
To enter text using the on-screen Keyboard
1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Keyboard.
2. Enter text by tapping keys on the on-screen Keyboard.
To enlarge the on-screen Keyboard
1. Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Options.
2. In the Input method list, select Keyboard.
3. Tap Large Keys.
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2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
With Letter Recognizer, you can write individual letters, numbers, and
punctuation, which are then converted into typed text.
To use Letter Recognizer
1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Letter
Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing
area.
• Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box.
• Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle) area of
the box.
• Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in either area of the
box and then writing the desired character.
Note Letter Recognizer is available when text entry is possible.
Tip For help with writing characters with Letter Recognizer, tap the
question mark near the writing area.
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2.4 Using Block Recognizer
With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters,
numbers, symbols, and punctuation, which are then converted into
typed text.
To use Block Recognizer
1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Block
Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing
area.
• Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box.
• Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping in either area of the
box and then writing the desired character.
Note Block Recognizer is available when text entry is possible.
Tip For help with writing characters with Block Recognizer, tap the
question mark near the writing area.
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2.5 Using Transcriber
Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to
write in cursive, print, or a combination of both. Transcriber works
transparently in the background of programs, recognizing words with
its integrated dictionary. When Transcriber is turned on, it interprets
stylus movement anywhere on the screen as handwriting input. For
more information about using Transcriber, see Help on your device.
To start Transcriber
1. Start a program that accepts user input, such as Word Mobile.
2. Tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Transcriber. The
Transcriber introductory screen appears.
To write using Transcriber
1. In a program, position the cursor where you want text to appear.
2. Use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen. The handwriting
will be converted to text shortly after you lift the stylus from the
screen.
To enter punctuation and symbols
Transcriber comes with an on-screen keyboard that provides an easy
way to add punctuation or a special symbol to existing text.
• From a program, tap on the Transcriber toolbar.
The keyboard remains visible until you tap the button again.
Tips To reposition the keyboard, tap and hold the title bar, then drag to the
desired location.
When no text is selected, you can also open the keyboard by doing
the
gesture.
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To edit text
1. In a program, draw a line across the text you want to edit.
2. After you lift the stylus from the screen, the line will disappear and
the selected text will be highlighted.
3. Do either of the following:
• Rewrite the text.
• Use gestures to capitalize letters, insert a space, and so
on. For information about using gestures, see “Transcriber
Gestures” in this chapter.
Transcriber Gestures
Use quick strokes of the stylus to edit your text or to insert returns,
spaces, or tabs.
Do To
Insert a paragraph return at the cursor.
The horizontal portion of the gesture must be at least two times
longer than the vertical portion.
Insert a space at the cursor.
The horizontal portion of the gesture must be at least two times
longer than the vertical portion.
Move the cursor one space back and erase any text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line from right to left.
Open the menu of alternate words if a word is selected or the onscreen Transcriber keyboard if no text is selected.
Do the gesture by drawing a line straight down and back up.
Change the capitalization of a selected letter, word, or block of
text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line straight up.
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Do To
Undo the last action.
Do the gesture by drawing a line straight up and back down.
Copy the selected text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line from left to right and back.
Cut the selected text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line from right to left and back.
Paste copied or cut text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line from the lower left of the screen
diagonally up toward the right and back down to the right.
Insert a tab.
The horizontal portion of the gesture must be at least two times
longer than the vertical portion.
Tip You can also use the Enter, Space, and Backspace buttons on the
Transcriber toolbar.
The Transcriber toolbar
The Transcriber toolbar, which appears at the bottom of the screen
when Transcriber is open, provides easy access to several tools, Enter,
Space, and Backspace buttons, and Left and Right arrow buttons.
Tap To
Open the Options dialog box, where you can set options such as
writing direction, text entry, and shorthand.
Open Letter Shapes, where you can set your personal writing
styles to maximize recognition.
Use the miniature keyboard to quickly enter numbers, punctuation,
and other symbols.
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Tap To
Change the character recognition mode.
• a mode. This is the default for optimum handwriting
• 123 mode. Numbers and some letters are allowed and the
• A mode. All letters are automatically capitalized.
If you are in A or 123 mode, recognition returns automatically to
the default mode once you lift the stylus.
Insert a space at the cursor.
Insert a paragraph return at the cursor.
Move the cursor one space to the left.
Move the cursor one space to the right.
Move the cursor one space back and erase any text.
Open Transcriber Help.
recognition.
calculator is activated.
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2.6 Using Phone Pad
Phone Pad provides a flexible, alternate method for entering
information. Using Phone Pad, you can easily switch between three
input modes: T9, Multi-Tap, and Numeric, including a list of symbols
for greater convenience.
To start Phone Pad
1. Start a program that accepts user input,
such as Word Mobile.
2. Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap
Phone Pad.
Tip Phone Pad can be started at any time, except when your device is in
Camera mode or displaying the Today screen.
Use T9 input mode
By default, the device Phone Pad is in T9 mode. It is the easiest
and most convenient way to enter text in English because it has
the capability to enter text in alphanumeric format. As you tap
alphanumeric keys on the keypad, T9 tries to automatically match the
letters you have selected with the most likely completed word.
You can do the following by using the T9 input mode:
• To enter a word, tap the keys on the keypad.
• To insert a word in the current program screen:
1. Tap any word in the word list (directly above the keypad).
2. Select a word, and tap or to insert the word.
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• To enter a number, do any of the following:
• Tap and hold on the desired number key on the keypad.
• Select the numeric mode, and tap the number.
• To insert a space or tab, tap .
• To scroll through the word list, tap or .
• To enter a capital letter, tap .
• To add symbols, do any of the following:
• Tap to display the most frequently used symbols on the
word list.
• Tap to choose a symbol from the entire list.
Use Multi-Tap input mode
Multi-Tap input mode is an alphabetic mode that allows you to manually
enter individual letters to form words.
Use Numeric input mode
Numeric input mode allows you to enter a number each time you tap
a number key. You can compile several numbers on the word list,
then tap to insert the numbers at the current cursor position on the
screen.
Use the Options screen
You can customize various behaviors for Phone Pad, including the
language database on the Options screen. To access the Phone Pad
Options screen, do any of the following:
• Tap and hold on the keypad.
• Tap the Input Selector arrow at the bottom of the screen, and tap
Options. Then, on the Input Method tab of the Input screen, tap
Options.
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The Options screen provides you with the following settings to setup:
• Turn on one-touch symbol entry. Select this check box to
choose one symbol at a time.
• Auto-hide matching word list. Select this check box to hide the
wordlist after you choose a word.
• Turn on screen tap sound. Select this check box to play a
sound each time you tap a key.
• Automatically add a space after selecting a word. Select this
check box to add a space automatically at the end of every word.
• Enable pop-up menu for deleting user-defined words. Select
this check box to display a pop-up (shortcut) menu whenever you
tap a word that is in the user database.
Options screen
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2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
With your device, you can draw directly
on the screen, or write on the screen and
save notes in your own handwriting. To do
this, you must set the input mode in Notes
to Writing. If you prefer to use handwriting
or frequently add drawings to your notes,
you may find it helpful to set Writing as the
default input mode. If you prefer typed text,
set Typing as the default input mode.
For more information on what you can do
with Notes, see “Notes” in Chapter 7.
To set the input mode for Notes
1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.
2. In the note list, tap Menu > Options.
3. In the Default mode box, tap one of the following:
• Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.
• Typing if you want to create a typed note.
4. Tap OK.
To write a note
1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.
2. In the note list, tap New.
3. Write your text on the screen.
4. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list.
Drawing on the Screen
Notes To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as
dots appear, and before they form a complete circle, quickly drag across
the writing.
If a letter crosses three ruled lines, it is treated as a drawing rather than
text.
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To draw in a note
1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.
2. In the note list, tap New.
3. To draw on the screen, use the stylus like a pen.
4. A selection box appears around your drawing.
5. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list.
Note To select a drawing (for example, to copy or delete it), tap and hold the
drawing briefly. When you lift the stylus, the drawing is selected.
2.8 Recording a Note
You can create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a
recording to a note. For more information about creating, changing, or
saving notes, see “Notes” in Chapter 7.
To create a voice note
1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.
2. Do one of the following:
• To create a stand-alone recording, record from the note list.
• To add a recording to a note, create or open a note.
3. If you do not see the Recording toolbar, tap Menu > View
Recording Toolbar.
4. Tap the record icon ( ) to begin recording.
5. Hold your device’s microphone near your mouth or other source
of sound.
6. Tap the stop icon ( ) when finished recording.
7. If you are adding a recording to a note, tap OK to return to the
note list when finished.
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8. If you are recording in an open note, an icon will appear in the
note.
9. If you are creating a stand-alone recording, the recording will
appear in the note list.
Tip To quickly create a recording, press the RECORD button. When you
hear the beep, begin your recording. Release the button when you are
finished.
To change recording formats
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input.
2. Tap the Options tab, and in the Voice recording format list, tap
the format you want.
3. Tap OK.
Note You can also change recording formats from within Notes. In the note
list, tap Menu > Options > Global Input Options link (at the bottom of
the page).
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2.9 Searching Information
You can search for files and other items stored on your device in the
My Documents folder or on a storage card. You can search by file
name or by words located in the item. For example, you can search in
e-mail messages, notes, appointments, contacts, and tasks, as well as
in online Help.
To search for a file or an item
1. Tap Start > Programs > Search.
2. In Search for, enter the file name, word, or other information you
want to search for.
3. If you have looked for this item before, tap the Search for arrow
and select the item from the list.
4. In Type, select a data type to help narrow your search.
5. Tap Search.
6. The My Documents folder and subfolders are searched.
7. In the Results list, tap the item you want to open.
Note The storage card symbol is displayed next to the names of files
saved on a storage card.
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Chapter 3
Using Phone Features
3.1 Using the Phone
3.2 Making a Call
3.3 Receiving a Call
3.4 Smart Dialing
3.5 In-call Options
3.6 Additional Dialing Information
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3.1 Using the Phone
Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your MDA to make,
receive, and keep track of calls and send SMS/MMS messages. You
can also take notes while talking, dial directly from Contacts, and easily
copy SIM contacts to Contacts on the device.
The Phone screen
From the Phone screen, you can access Call History, Speed Dial, and
Phone settings. To open the Phone screen, do one of the following:
• Use the stylus and tap Start > Phone.
• Press the TALK button ( ).
Enter your PIN
Most SIM cards are preset with a PIN (personal identification number)
that is provided by your wireless service provider. You need to enter
the PIN whenever you use your device.
1. Enter the preset PIN assigned by your wireless service provider.
2. Tap Enter.
Note If your PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card will be
blocked. If this happens, you can unblock it with the PUK (PIN
Unblocking Key) obtained from your wireless service provider.
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Turn on and off flight mode
In many countries you are required by law to turn off your phone onboard an aircraft. Turning off the power doesn’t turn off the phone. You
must activate flight mode in order to turn off the phone.
You can turn on flight mode and still keep your device turned on and
use other functions.
• Tap the Signal icon ( ), and tap Turn on flight mode to turn
off the phone.
• To resume call function, make flight mode unavailable by tapping
Turn off flight mode.
Adjust the device volume
1. Tap the Speaker icon ( ).
2. Under Volume, do the following:
• Adjust the phone volume (
device volume ( ) by moving the
slider to the desired volume level.
• Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change
both the system and ringer volume
settings.
Notes To adjust the conversation phone volume, you must do it during a call.
Adjusting the volume at another time will affect the ring, notification, and
MP3 sound levels.
When you activate Vibrate mode, sound will automatically be muted and
the device will vibrate when an incoming call is received. The Vibrate
icon ( ) will appear in the title bar to indicate that Vibrate mode is
activated.
) or
Volume Adjustment
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3.2 Making a Call
With your device, you can make a call from Phone, Contacts, Speed
Dial, Call History, and SIM Manager.
Make a call from Phone
• On the Phone screen, tap the desired phone number, and tap the
Talk button.
The Talk button
Phone Screen
Tip If you tap a wrong number, tap the Back arrow (
individual numbers one at a time. To delete all the numbers, tap and
hold the Back arrow.
Make a call from Contacts
• Tap Start > Contacts.
• Tap the desired contact, and press TALK twice (once to send the
number to the Phone keypad, and once to dial the number).
• You can also tap the desired contact in the contacts list, and tap
the phone number that you want to call. Or, tap and hold the
desired contact, and on the shortcut menu, tap Call Work, Call
Home, or Call Mobile.
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To specify the number to dial
By default, the mobile telephone number (m) of a contact is dialed
when you make a call from Contacts. However, you can specify that a
different phone number is used instead.
1. Tap Start > Contacts.
2. Press NAVIGATION up or down to select the contact.
3. Press NAVIGATION left or right. The letters representing the
number will change as you scroll through them.
Make a call from Call History
1. On the Phone screen, tap the Call History button.
2. Tap Menu > Filter and tap a category.
3. Scroll to the desired contact or phone number, and tap Call.
Make a call from Speed Dial
Use Speed Dial to call frequently-used numbers with a single tap. For
example, if you assign a contact to the location 2 in Speed Dial, you
can simply tap and hold on the Phone screen to dial the contact’s
number. Before you can create a Speed Dial entry, the number must
already exist in Contacts.
To create a Speed Dial entry
1. On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Speed Dial.
2. Tap Menu > New.
3. Tap a contact. Tap the phone number for which you want to
create a Speed Dial.
4. In the Location box, select an available location for the new
Speed Dial.
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Note Location 1 is generally reserved for your voice mail, and Speed Dial will
designate the next available location by default. If you want to place
a number in a position that is already occupied, the new number will
replace the number that is already there.
Tips To create a Speed Dial entry from Contacts, tap and hold the contact
name, tap Add to Speed Dial, and select an available location for the
new Speed Dial.
To delete a Speed Dial entry, in the Speed Dial list, tap and hold the
desired entry, and tap Delete.
To make a call from SIM Manager
SIM Manager allows you to view the contents of your SIM card,
transfer SIM phonebook entries to Contacts on your device, and make
a call from your SIM card.
1. Tap Start > Programs > SIM Manager. Wait for your SIM card
contents to load.
2. Tap and hold the name or phone number of the person you want
to call, and tap Call.
3.3 Receiving a Call
When you receive a phone call, a message will appear, giving you the
option to either answer or ignore the incoming call.
To answer or reject an incoming call
• To answer the call, tap Answer, or press TALK on the device.
• To reject the call, tap Ignore, or press END on the device.
To end a call
Once an incoming or outgoing call is in progress, you can tap End or
press END on the device to hang up.
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3.4 Smart Dialing
Smart Dialing is a program that makes it easy for you to dial a
phone number. When you start entering numbers, Smart Dialing will
automatically search and sort the contact entries on the SIM card, in
Contacts, and the phone numbers in Call History (including incoming,
outgoing, and missed calls). Then, you can select the desired number
or contact from the filtered list to dial.
Start Smart Dialing
Open the Phone screen and tap the first digit of the number you want
to dial, and the Smart Dialing panel will appear automatically. You can
size the panel according to your need by tapping the arrow icon .
Normal Panel Enlarged Panel
Smart Dialing starts looking for numbers that match the sequence you
have entered. Each time you tap an additional digit or delete a digit, the
search is renewed and the result is re-displayed. The list may include
phone numbers and/or contact names associated with matching
number sequences.
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To make a call or send a text message using Smart Dialing
1. Begin entering the first few numbers.
2. In the Smart Dialing panel, browse the list by tapping the arrows
( / ) or pressing NAVIGATION up or down to select the
desired contact or phone number.
3. The highlighted item will move one line when you press
NAVIGATION up or down; the highlighted item will scroll one
page when you tap the arrows.
4. Do one of the following:
• When the correct contact is selected, tap Talk.
• To call a different phone number associated with the selected
contact, tap and hold the selected contact, and tap the phone
number you want to call.
Tap and hold the contact to pop up the shortcut menu
• To send a text message to the selected contact, tap and hold
the contact, and tap Send Text Message.
Tip To view or edit information associated with the selected contact, tap the
contact’s name on the shortcut menu (applies only to entries stored in
Contacts on your device).
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Set up Smart Dialing
1. On the Phone screen, and tap Menu > Smart Dialing Options.
2. On the Options tab, select the Enable Smart Dialing check box.
• Select the Enable drag-scroll
check box to scroll in the matched
list by dragging.
• Select the Enable double-click for
dialing check box to make a call
by double-clicking the item in the
matched list.
• In Scroll unit, you can set up the
scrolling options when pressing
NAVIGATION up or down.
3.5 In-call Options
To put a call on hold
Your device notifies you when you have another incoming call, and
gives you the choice of rejecting or accepting the call. If you are
already on a call and accept the new call, you can choose to switch
between the two callers, or set up a conference call between all three
parties.
1. Tap Answer to take the second call, and put the first one on hold.
2. To end the second call and return to the first call, tap End or
press END on your device.
To switch between two calls
• Tap Swap.
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To set up a conference call
1. Either put a call on hold, and dial a second number; or, accept a
second incoming call when you already have one in progress.
2. Tap Conference.
Note Not all service providers support conference calling. Contact your
service provider for details.
To turn on and off the Speakerphone
The built-in Speakerphone on your device allows you to talk hands-free
or lets other people listen to the conversation.
• During a call, tap Speaker On, or press and hold TALK until the
speakerphone turns on. The speakerphone icon (
) appears in
the title bar.
• To turn off the speakerphone, tap Speaker Off, or press and hold
TALK again until the speakerphone turns off.
Warning! To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold your device against
your ear when the Speakerphone is turned on.
To mute a call
You can turn off the microphone during a call, so that you can hear the
caller but the caller cannot hear you.
• During a call, tap Mute.
• When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon (
) appears
on the screen. Tap Unmute to turn on the microphone again.
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3.6 Additional Dialing Information
Make an emergency call
• Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local
emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical
emergencies. Dialing 9-1-1 with T-Mobile is a free call on your
wireless phone!
Tip Additional emergency numbers may be included in your SIM card.
Contact your service provider for details.
Make an international call
1. Tap and hold on the Phone keypad until the + sign appears.
The + replaces the international prefix of the country that you are
calling.
2. Enter the full phone number you want to dial, and tap Talk. The
full phone number includes country code, area code (without the
leading zero, if any) and phone number.
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Chapter 4
Synchronizing Information and
Setting Up E-mail Security
4.1 Using ActiveSync
4.2 Synchronizing Information
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared
and Bluetooth
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video
and Pictures
4.5 Setting Up E-mail Security
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4.1 Using ActiveSync
ActiveSync synchronizes information on your device with information
on your PC, such as Outlook content. ActiveSync can also synchronize
over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server,
if your company or service provider is running Microsoft Exchange
Server with Exchange ActiveSync. When you synchronize, ActiveSync
compares the information on your device with the information on your
PC and/or Exchange Server and updates all locations with the most
recent information.
With ActiveSync, you can:
• Synchronize information, such as Outlook E-mail, Contacts,
Calendar, or Tasks information on your device with your PC, as
well as pictures, video, and music.
• Synchronize Outlook E-mail, Contacts, Calendar appointments,
and Tasks on your device directly with Exchange Server so that
you can stay up to date even when your PC is turned off.
• Exchange files between your device and your PC without
synchronizing.
• Select which types of information are synchronized and specify
how much information is synchronized. For example, you can
choose how many weeks of past Calendar appointments to
synchronize.
Before you can synchronize information with a PC, you must first install
ActiveSync on your PC and create a synchronization relationship
between your device and the PC. You can install ActiveSync from the
Getting Started CD that comes with your device. ActiveSync is already
installed on your device. If you lose your Getting Started CD, you can
download the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync from Microsoft’s
website (http://www.microsoft.com).
Once you have installed ActiveSync and set up a synchronization
relationship, ActiveSync on the PC recognizes your device when you
connect it, and automatically transfers the synchronization settings you
specified on your device.
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You may be able to synchronize your device with Exchange Server
through your company or wireless service provider. If you plan to
do so, obtain the name of the Exchange Server, your user name,
password, and domain name from your administrator before starting
the Sync Setup Wizard.
Notes ActiveSync 4.2 does not support remote synchronization.
ActiveSync 4.2 does not support Backup/Restore of mobile device data.
To install and set up ActiveSync
1. Install ActiveSync on your PC, as described on the Getting
Started disc. After Setup completes, the Sync Setup Wizard
automatically starts when you connect your device to the PC.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the wizard. In
the Sync Setup Wizard, do one or both of the following:
• Create a synchronization relationship between your PC and
the device.
• Configure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize
directly with Exchange Server.
3. Choose information types to synchronize.
Note When you finish the wizard, ActiveSync synchronizes your device
automatically. Once synchronization completes, you can disconnect
your device from your PC.
Note If the desktop PC operating system is upgraded, or a Service Pack
is installed, you must perform a repair installation of ActiveSync for
ActiveSync to function properly.
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To select the connection type while synchronizing
ActiveSync 4.x utilizes a network connection with Windows Mobile
powered devices, since this allows faster data transfer than a serial
USB connection. When the PC is connected to the Internet or a local
network, in some cases, the PC may disconnect the ActiveSync
connection with your device in favor of the Internet or network
connection. If this happens, you have to manually select the connection
type for your device.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > USB to PC.
2. Clear the Enable advanced network functionality check box.
This requires ActiveSync to utilize a serial USB connection with
your device.
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4.2 Synchronizing Information
When you connect your device to the PC using a USB or serial cable,
an infrared connection, or a Bluetooth connection, ActiveSync will
immediately synchronize. While the device is connected, ActiveSync
synchronizes every time you make a change on either the PC or the
device.
Synchronizing Outlook information
If you have set up a synchronization relationship between your device
and the PC, synchronization keeps Outlook information up-to-date
on both the computer and Windows Mobile device. ActiveSync
synchronizes a limited amount of information by default to save storage
space on your device. You can change the amount of information
synchronized for a given information type in Settings for the information
type.
You can set up your device to synchronize with more than one PC or
with a combination of one or more PCs and Exchange Server. When
synchronizing with multiple computers, the items that you synchronize
will appear on all of the computers with which they are synchronized.
For example, if you have set up synchronization with two PCs (PC1
and PC2), which have different items, and you synchronize Contacts
and Calendar on the device with both computers, the result is as
follows:
Location New state
PC1
PC2
Device
All Outlook contacts and calendar appointments that were on
PC2 are now also on PC1.
All Outlook contacts and calendar appointments that were on
PC1 are now also on PC2.
All Outlook contacts and calendar appointments from both PC1
and PC2 are on the device.
Note Outlook e-mail can be synchronized with only one computer.
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To start and stop synchronization
• To synchronize Outlook information and other local information
on the PC, including media files, connect your device to the PC
using Bluetooth, infrared (IR) or a cable or cradle.
• If you are synchronizing directly with Exchange Server, you can
use this connection to the PC to "pass through" to the network, or
you can synchronize without connecting to the PC over a cellular
or Wi-Fi network.
• In ActiveSync, tap Sync. To end synchronization before it
completes, tap Stop.
To change which information is synchronized
1. In ActiveSync on the device, tap Menu > Options.
2. Do one or both of the following:
• Select the check box for any items you want to synchronize.
If you cannot select a check box, you might have to clear the
check box for the same information type elsewhere in the list.
• Clear the check box for any items you want to stop
synchronizing.
3. To stop synchronizing with one PC completely, tap the PC and
tap Delete.
Notes Outlook e-mail can be synchronized with only one computer.
To change available synchronization settings, select the type of
information and tap Settings.
To synchronize directly with Exchange Server 2003
You can synchronize your device with Microsoft Exchange Server
2003, if it is available to you through your company or wireless service
provider. However, you should first ask your administrator for the
following information and then carry on with the steps: Exchange
Server name, your user name, password, and domain name.
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1. In ActiveSync on the device, tap Menu > Configure Server. If
you have not yet set up synchronization with Exchange Server,
this will say Add Server Source.
2. In Server address, enter the name of the server running
Exchange Server, and tap Next.
3. Enter your user name, password, and domain, and tap Next.
To change the rules for resolving synchronization conflicts, tap
Advanced.
4. Select the check boxes for the types of information items that you
want to synchronize with Exchange Server.
5. To change available synchronization settings, select the type of
information, and tap Settings.
6. Tap Finish.
Schedule synchronization with Exchange Server
You can schedule information to be synchronized automatically
between your device and the Exchange Server, or schedule
synchronization at regular time intervals. Choose between these two
methods, depending on your e-mail volume and which method you
think is more cost-effective.
To receive e-mails and synchronize other information instantly
The Direct Push technology (Push E-Mail feature) enables you to
receive new e-mails on your device as soon as they arrive in your
Inbox on the Exchange Server. With this feature, items such as
contacts, calendar and tasks are immediately updated onto your device
when these items have been changed or new entries have been added
on the Exchange Server.
Note To make Direct Push work, the GPRS connection must be set up on
your device. After setting up a GPRS connection on your device, the
connection will start automatically when you use a program that requires
an Internet connection. For example, when you start Internet Explorer to
browse the Internet, your device connects automatically.
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In order for the Direct Push feature to work on your device, your private
or corporate network must use Microsoft Exchange Server Service
Pack 2 (SP2) with Exchange ActiveSync. The Direct Push feature
will be enabled after your first full synchronization with the Exchange
Server.
• Using Comm Manager
1. On the Today screen, tap Start > Programs > Comm Manager.
2. On the Comm Manager screen, tap the Microsoft DirectPush
button. The button will turn to , this indicates that
you will receive e-mails as they arrive. When the button is in the
state, you need to manually retrieve your e-mails.
Note Turning off Direct Push via Comm Manager will cause you to lose
Schedule settings. You have to manually reset them by going to Menu >
Schedule.
• Using ActiveSync
1. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Schedule.
2. Select As items arrive in the Peak times and Off-peak times
boxes.
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Note When both the GPRS and Wi-Fi connections are turned on at the
same time, the Direct Push feature will always go through the GPRS
connection.
To schedule synchronization at regular time intervals
You can set how often to synchronize during Peak times (which usually
refer to your working hours) when e-mail volume is high, as well as Offpeak times when e-mail volume is low.
1. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Schedule.
2. Select a shorter time interval in the Peak times box for you to be
able to receive e-mails more frequently.
3. Select a longer interval in the Off-peak times box.
Tip To set the days and hours that make up your peak and off-peak times,
tap Adjust peak times to fit your schedule.
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth
You can connect your device to the PC to synchronize using the local
wireless technologies, such as infrared (IR) and Bluetooth. These
technologies have almost similar but slightly differing requirements.
To synchronize with a PC via infrared
1. Follow the instructions in ActiveSync Help on the PC for setting
up your PC to receive infrared beams.
2. Line up the infrared (IR) ports according to the instructions in the
manufacturer’s documentation for your device so that they are
unobstructed and within close range.
3. On the device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
4. Tap Menu > Connect via IR.
5. Tap Sync.
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To synchronize with a PC via Bluetooth
1. Follow the instructions in ActiveSync Help on the PC for
configuring Bluetooth on your PC to support ActiveSync.
2. On the device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
3. Tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. Make sure that Bluetooth is
turned on at the device and the PC, and that they are within close
range.
4. If this is the first time you have connected to this PC via
Bluetooth, you must first complete the Bluetooth wizard on the
device and set up a Bluetooth partnership between your device
and the PC.
For more information about enabling and configuring Bluetooth, see
Chapter 6.
Note You can also use the Sync Setup Wizard to set up the device to
synchronize remotely with Exchange Server. This wizard is started when
you connect your mobile device to your PC after installing ActiveSync
on the PC.
Tip For ActiveSync issues, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in
Appendix.
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video and Pictures
If you want to carry your music or other digital media with you along
while you travel, ActiveSync works with Windows Media Player to
synchronize music, video, and pictures with your device.
Other than selecting the Media information type in ActiveSync to
be synchronized, all media synchronization settings must be set in
Windows Media Player. Before media can be synchronized, you must
do the following:
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• Install Windows Media Player Version 10 on the PC.
• Connect your device to the PC with a USB cable. If the device
is currently connected using Bluetooth or infrared, you must end
that connection before media can be synchronized.
• Insert a storage card into your device (32MB or larger is
recommended).
• Set up a sync partnership between the storage card and
Windows Media Player.
Note If Windows Media Player is upgraded to version 10 after you have
installed ActiveSync on your desktop PC, you must perform a repair
installation of ActiveSync to restore functionality.
Change Media synchronization settings
Once you select the Media information type in ActiveSync to be
synchronized, any of your favorite music, video, and picture files in
Windows Media Player playlists can be synchronized. All you have to
do is set up synchronization in Windows Media Player for those media
files.
To set up a sync relationship with a storage card
1. Open Windows Media Player.
2. Click the Sync tab.
3. Select the storage card.
4. Click Set up Sync.
For information about using Windows Media Player on the device,
see Chapter 8.
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4.5 Setting Up E-mail Security
Windows Mobile on your device protects your Outlook e-mails through
Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME), which allows
you to digitally sign your messages as well as encrypt them.
Using authorization keys and certificates, S/MIME allows you to
digitally sign your e-mail messages to prove your identity to the
recipients. Authorization keys are also used when encrypting
messages to improve privacy and prevent undue tampering or hacking
of your messages. You can encrypt a message with or without a
certificate. However, to read an encrypted message, you need a valid
certificate for decrypting e-mail messages.
Note S/MIME encryption and digital signatures for Windows Mobile-based
devices are available only with Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2
or a later version that supports S/MIME. If you aren’t using one of these
products, or have not yet synchronized, these options are unavailable.
Digitally sign and encrypt all messages
ActiveSync allows you to set up S/MIME e-mail encryption and signing.
You will have to obtain a valid certificate for signing or encrypting
e-mail before you will be able to sign or encrypt mail successfully.
1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
2. Tap Menu > Options.
3. Select the E-mail information type, and tap Settings. On the
E-mail Sync Options screen, tap Advanced.
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4. Do one or both of the following:
• To sign all your outgoing e-mail
messages so that recipients can be
certain that the messages were sent
by you and have not been altered
in any way, select the Sign all
outgoing e-mail messages check
box.
• To encrypt all your outgoing e-mail
messages so that the contents of
your messages are protected from
being viewed by anyone other
then the intended recipients, select
the Encrypt all outgoing e-mail
messages check box.
5. Tap Choose Certificate to select a certificate for signing or
encrypting outgoing e-mail messages. You can select certificates
to sign or encrypt e-mail messages individually if you do not
choose to sign or encrypt all outgoing e-mail. For information
about signing and encrypting individual messages, see
“Individually sign and encrypt a message” in Chapter 7.
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Chapter 5
Managing Your MDA
5.1 Personalizing Your MDA
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs
5.3 Managing Memory
5.4 Backing Up Files
5.5 Protecting Your Device
5.6 Resetting Your MDA
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5.1 Personalizing Your MDA
Today screen settings
The Today screen shows your upcoming appointments, active tasks,
and information about e-mail messages. You can customize the Today
screen on your device.
To customize the Today screen
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the
background of the Today screen.
3. On the Items tab, select the items you want to appear on the
Today screen.
Tip To change the order of items displayed on the Today screen, tap the
item, and tap Move Up or Move Down.
To change the background image
You can use one of your own pictures as the background image on the
Today screen. Be aware that pictures can affect the readability of text
on the Today screen.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. Select the Use this picture as the background check box, and
tap Browse to view a list of your picture files.
3. Tap the file name of the picture you want to use.
4. Tap OK.
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To set options for displaying appointments on the Today screen
If you have a large number of appointments, you may want to specify
the kind of appointments that are displayed on the Today screen.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Select Calendar and tap Options.
4. Do any of the following:
• Select Next appointment to show only the next appointment
in your schedule, or Upcoming appointments to show
multiple appointments.
• Clear the Display all day events check box if you do not want
to display all-day events.
To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen
If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind
of tasks that are displayed on the Today screen.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Select Tasks and tap Options.
4. Do any of the following:
• Under Display number of, select the type of tasks you want
to appear on the Today screen.
• In the Category list, select whether to display only tasks
assigned to a specific category or to display all tasks.
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Customize the Start menu
You can choose which items appear in the Start menu.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.
2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the
Start menu. You can select up to seven items.
Tip You can also create folders and shortcuts to appear on the Start menu.
In ActiveSync on your PC, click Explore. In the Mobile Device window,
double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device > Windows > Start
Menu, then create the folders and shortcuts that you want. You will see
the added items after you synchronize.
Set Date / Time / Language / Regional Options
You can set up the correct date, time, language, and regional settings
according to your use.
To set the time and date
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. Select the correct time zone and change the date or time.
Note During synchronization, the time on your device is updated with the time
on your PC.
Tip Your deivce can directly update the clock through the network when you
are moving to another time zone. To enable this function, tap Start >
Settings > Phone > Time Zones tab and select the Automatic change
time zone and clock item.
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To set an alarm
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms
tab.
2. Tap <Description> and enter a name for the alarm.
3. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple
days by tapping each desired day.
4. Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.
5. Tap the alarm icon ( ) to specify the type of alarm you want.
You can choose a flashing light, a single sound, a repeating
sound, or vibration.
6. If you choose to play a sound, tap the list next to the Play sound
check box and tap the sound you want.
To set the time and date for a different location
If you visit or communicate with someone in a particular time zone
often, you can select it as your visiting time zone.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. Tap Visiting.
3. Select the correct time zone and change the time or date.
To change language and regional settings
The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed
is specified in regional settings.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings.
2. On the Region tab, select your region and language.
3. The region you select determines which options will be available
on the other tabs.
4. To customize settings further, tap the appropriate tabs and select
the desired options.
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Personal and system settings
Your device may come with programs already assigned to hardware
buttons. You can customize these buttons to open the programs you
use most, or to perform certain shortcuts such as changing the screen
orientation, opening the Today screen, or opening Input Panel.
To reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.
2. A list of buttons and their current assignments is displayed on the
Program Buttons tab.
3. Tap the button you want to reassign. To help you identify the
buttons, there are numbers and icons representing the original
function of the button.
4. In the Assign a program box, tap the program or shortcut you
want to assign.
5. Tap OK.
To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > Text Size tab.
2. Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size.
To enter owner information
Entering and displaying owner information are best practices; they
allow someone to return the device to you in case it is lost.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information.
2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information.
Tip If owner information is displayed on the Today screen, you can open
and edit the information directly from the Today screen. Just tap that
section of the screen.
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To choose how to be notified about events or actions
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications.
2. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by
selecting the appropriate check boxes.
3. On the Notifications tab, in Event, tap an event name and
choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate
check boxes. You can choose from several options, such as a
special sound, a message, or a flashing light.
Tip Turning off sounds and the flash light helps conserve battery power.
To adjust the speed for scrolling
Pressing and holding NAVIGATION up or down (Up/Down control)
scrolls through the items in a list.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons > Up/Down
Control tab.
2. Do one of the following:
• Under Delay before first repeat, move the slider to shorten
or lengthen the time that elapses before scrolling begins.
• To change the time it takes to scroll from one item to the next,
under Repeat rate, move the slider to adjust the speed.
To find the operating system version number
The version of the operating system on your device will be listed near
the top of the screen.
• Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About.
To get detailed device information
• Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About.
• The Version tab displays important device information, including
the type of processor and the amount of memory that is installed.
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To change the device name
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About.
2. Tap the Device ID tab.
3. Enter a name.
Note The device name must begin with a letter, consist of letters from A to Z,
numbers from 0 to 9, and cannot contain spaces. Use the underscore
character to separate words.
Why is the device name important?
The device name is used to identify the device in the following
situations:
• Synchronizing with a PC
• Connecting to a network
• Restoring information from a backup
Note If you synchronize multiple devices with the same PC, each device must
have a unique name.
To make the battery last longer
• Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. On the Advanced
tab, you can specify when your device turns off to conserve
battery power. For optimum conservation, specify 3 minutes or
less.
• Use the AC adapter to plug your device into external power
whenever possible, especially when using a miniSD card or when
using a modem or other peripherals.
• Adjust the backlight settings.
To adjust the brightness of the backlight
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight > Brightness
tab.
2. Move the sliders right to increase the brightness, or left to
decrease the brightness.
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To set the backlight to dim after a time delay
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight.
2. Tap the Battery power tab, or the External power tab.
3. Select the Turn off backlight if device is not used for check
box, and specify the time delay.
Phone settings
You can customize phone settings, such as the ring type and ring tone
to be used for incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be used when
entering phone numbers.
To change the ring tone
1. From the Phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. In the Ring tone list, tap the sound you want to use.
Tip To use custom *.wav, *.mid, *.mp3, or *.wma files as ring tones, use
ActiveSync on your PC to copy the file to the /Windows/Rings folder on
your device. Then, select the sound from the Ring tone list. For more
information about copying files to your device, see ActiveSync Help on
your PC.
To change the ring type
You can change the way that you are notified of incoming calls. For
example, you can choose to be notified by a ring, a vibration, or a
combination of both.
1. From the Phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. In the Ring type list, tap the desired option.
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To change the keypad tone
You can change the tone you hear when entering a phone number on
the keypad. If set to Long tones, the tone is heard continuously for as
long as the number on the keypad is pressed. Use this setting if you
are having trouble accomplishing tasks that rely on tones from your
phone such as accessing messages from an answering machine. If set
to Short tones, the tone is heard only for one or two seconds. If set to
Off, no tone will be heard.
1. From the Phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. In the Keypad list, tap the option you want.
Phone services
Phone Services, such as Call Waiting, enable you to choose how to
handle all incoming calls on your device.
To choose the services
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Services tab.
2. Tap the service you want to use and tap Get Settings.
Networks
You can view available wireless networks, determine the order in which
your device accesses another network if the current one is unavailable,
and specify whether you want to change networks manually or
automatically. For more information about network settings, see Help
on your device.
To change phone network settings
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Network tab.
2. By default, your device displays the current network as offered
by your service provider. You can customize to set your preferred
network.
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5.2 Adding and Removing Programs
Before you purchase additional programs for your device, you should
note the name of your device, the version of Windows Mobile software
running on it, and the type of processor. This information will help
you select a program that is compatible with your device. For more
information, see “To get detailed device information” and “To find the
operating system version number” in this chapter.
Programs available for purchase usually include a Setup program
(commonly named "setup.exe") that you must first install on your PC.
You can then use ActiveSync to add programs to your device, or add a
program directly from the Internet.
To add programs
1. Download the program to your PC (or insert the CD or disk that
contains the program into your PC). You may see a single *.exe
file, a *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or several versions of files
for different device types and processors. Be sure to select a
program designed for your device and processor type.
2. Read any installation instructions or documentation that comes
with the program. Many programs provide special installation
instructions.
3. Connect your device and PC.
4. Double-click the *.exe file.
• If the executable file is an installation wizard, follow the
instructions on the screen. Once the program has been
installed on your PC, the wizard will automatically transfer the
program to your device.
• If an installation wizard does not start, you will see an
error message stating that the program is valid but that it
is designed for a different type of computer. You will need
to copy this program to your device. If you cannot find any
installation instructions for the program, use ActiveSync to
copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your
device.
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To remove programs
You can only remove programs that you installed. Programs that come
with your device cannot be removed.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs.
2. In the Programs in storage memory list, select the program you
want to remove, and tap Remove.
3. Tap Yes. If another confirmation message appears, tap Yes
again.
5.3 Managing Memory
You may need to stop a program if it becomes unstable or the program
memory is low.
To see how much memory is available
• Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory.
• On the Main tab, the amount of memory allocated to file and
data storage versus program storage is displayed, as well as the
amount of memory in use versus the available memory.
To see available storage card memory
You can see how much memory is available on a storage card that is
inserted in your device.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory.
2. Tap the Storage Card tab.
Tip If you have previously inserted more than one storage card, tap the list
box and then the storage card whose information you want to see.
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To free up program memory
Try the following to free memory on your device:
• Close programs you are not currently using.
• Move e-mail attachments to a storage card.
• Move files to a storage card. Tap Start > Programs > File
Explorer. Tap and hold the file, and tap Cut. Browse to the
storage card folder and tap Edit > Paste.
• Delete unnecessary files. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer.
Tap and hold the file, and tap Delete.
• Delete large files. To find your largest files, tap Start > Programs
> Search. In the Type list, tap Larger than 64 KB, and tap
Search.
• In Internet Explorer Mobile, delete temporary Internet files and
clear history information. For more information, see “Internet
Explorer Mobile” in Chapter 6.
• Remove programs you no longer use.
• Reset your device.
To close a program
In most cases, programs automatically close to free needed memory,
however, you can close programs manually, if you prefer.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory > Running
Programs tab.
2. In the Running Programs list, tap the program you want to
close, and tap Stop.
Tip In most programs, you can also use the shortcut “CTRL+Q” on the on-
screen keyboard to close the program.
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5.4 Backing Up Files
You can back up files to your PC using ActiveSync, or copy files to a
storage card you insert into your device. Your device has an expansion
slot compatible with a range of mini secure digital (miniSD).
Using ActiveSync, you can copy or move information from the PC to
the device and vice versa. Changes you make to the information on
one computer will not affect the information on the other computer. If
you want to automatically update information on both your device and
PC, synchronize the information instead. For more information about
copying and synchronizing files, see ActiveSync Help on your PC.
To copy files to a storage card
1. Push the storage card into the storage card slot until it clicks into
place. The card is secure when it does not protrude from the
base.
2. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer and navigate to the
appropriate folder.
3. Tap and hold the file you want to copy, and tap Copy.
4. Tap the folder list (labeled My Documents by default) and tap
Storage Card.
5. Tap Menu > Edit > Paste.
To copy a file using ActiveSync
Copying a file results in separate versions of a file on your device and
PC. Because the files are not synchronized, changes made to one file
will not affect the other.
1. Connect your device to your PC.
2. In ActiveSync, click Explore, which opens the Mobile Device
folder for your device.
3. In the Mobile Device folder, go to the file that you want to copy on
your device or PC.
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4. Do one of the following:
• To copy the file to your device, right-click the file, and click
Copy. Right-click the desired folder under Mobile Device, and
click Paste.
• To copy the file to your PC, right-click the file and click Copy.
Right-click the desired folder on your PC, and click Paste.
To automatically save files on a storage card
In the Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Notes programs, you may find it
helpful to save all new documents, notes, and workbooks directly on a
storage card.
1. From the program file list, tap Menu > Options.
2. With a storage card inserted in the device, in the Save to box,
tap the appropriate storage card to automatically save new items
on the storage card.
3. Tap OK.
Note In the file or note list, a storage card symbol is displayed next to the
names of files saved on a storage card.
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5.5 Protecting Your Device
There are two kinds of security on your device. You can protect your
phone from unauthorized use by assigning a type of password called
a PIN (personal identification number). Additionally, you can prevent
unauthorized access to any part of the device by using password
protection.
Your first PIN will be given to you by your wireless service provider; you
can change the PIN later.
You create your own password when you begin using your device.
To protect your phone with a PIN
1. From the Phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Phone tab.
2. Tap Require PIN when phone is used.
3. To change the PIN at any time, tap Change PIN.
Tip Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without requiring a PIN.
To protect your device with a password
You can help keep your data more secure by requiring a password
every time the device is turned on.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Password.
2. Select the Prompt if device unused for check box, and in the
box to the right, select how long your device must be turned off
before a password is required. In the Password type box, select
the type of password you would like to use. Enter the password
and, if necessary, confirm the password.
If your device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong
password to help protect network security.
3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your
password, but doesn’t allow others to guess your password.
The hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered
four times.
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4. Tap OK. The next time the device is turned on, you will be
prompted to enter your password.
Notes Each time a wrong password is entered, the time the device takes to
respond will get longer and longer until the device appears to be not
responding.
If you forget your password, you must clear storage (to perform hard
reset) before you can access your device. Refer to Section 5.6 for
instructions on performing a hard reset.
Warning! When you perform a hard reset, the device will reload the factory
default settings. Any programs you installed, data you entered, and
settings you customized on the device will be lost.
To change your password
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Password. You will be
prompted to enter your current password.
2. In the Password box, enter your new password.
3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your
new password, but doesn’t allow others to guess your password.
The hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered
four times.
4. Tap OK.
To display owner information on the Today screen
Having your contact information displayed on the Today screen on
startup allows for easy identification of the device in case it is lost.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information.
2. On the Options tab, select the Identification information check
box.
3. On the Options tab, select the Notes check box if you want
additional text displayed, such as: Reward if found.
4. On the Notes tab, enter the additional text.
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Tip To display owner information on the Today screen, tap Start > Settings
> Personal tab > Today. On the Items tab, select the Owner Info
check box.
5.6 Resetting Your MDA
Occasionally you may need to reset your MDA. A normal (or soft) reset
of your device clears all active program memory and shuts down all
active programs. This can be useful when the device is running slower
than normal, or a program is not performing properly. A soft reset is
also necessary after the installation of some programs. If a soft reset is
performed when programs are running, unsaved work will be lost.
You can also perform a hard reset (also known as a full reset). A hard
reset should be performed only if a normal reset does not solve a
system problem. After a hard reset, the device is restored to its default
settings — the way it was when you first purchased it and turned it
on. Any programs you installed, data you entered, and settings you
customized on the device will be lost. Only Windows Mobile software
and other pre-installed programs will remain.
To perform a soft reset
• Use the stylus to lightly press and hold the RESET button on
the left side of your device. The device restarts and displays the
Today screen.
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Warning! Always turn off your device before performing a soft reset or
installing/replacing the battery and SIM card.
To perform a hard reset
1. Press and hold the Comm Manager button and Voice Command
button on the device. At the same time, use the stylus to lightly
press the RESET button.
Comm Manager button
Voice Command button
RESET button
2. Keep the Comm Manager button and Voice Command button
pressed, and the following message will appear on the screen:
Press Send to restore factory default,
Other key to quit
3. Release the two buttons, and press the Send button to perform a
hard reset.
Send button
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Chapter 6
Getting Connected
6.1 Connecting to the Internet
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile
6.3 Using Bluetooth
6.4 Using Comm Manager
6.5 Using Terminal Services Client
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6.1 Connecting to the Internet
Your device is equipped with powerful networking functions that enable
you to connect to the Internet through a General Packet Radio Service
(GPRS) network or a Bluetooth modem or a WLAN network. The
GPRS is a new nonvoice value added service that allows information
to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network. You can
set up connections to the Internet or to a corporate network to browse
the Internet, and exchange e-mail or instant messages.
Your device has two groups of connection
settings: T-Mobile Data and My Work
Network. The T-Mobile Data settings are
used to connect to the Internet, while My Work
Network settings can be used to connect to
any private, corporate network.
To connect to the Internet via ISP
1. Obtain the following information from
T-Mobile:
• ISP server phone number
• User name
• Password
• Access point name (required for GPRS connection)
2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
3. Tap Add a new modem connection.
4. Enter a name for the connection.
5. Select a modem from the list. For example, if you want to use the
mobile phone network, select Cellular Line.
6. Tap Next.
7. Complete the connection wizard by entering the required
information and tap Finish.
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Notes To view additional information for any screen, tap Help.
To modify your connection settings, tap Manage existing connections on
the Connections screen, and complete the connection wizard.
To connect to a private network
1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator:
• Server phone number
• User name
• Password
• Domain (If provided by an ISP or a network administrator)
2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
3. In My Work Network, follow the instructions for each type of
connection.
4. Complete the connection wizard, then tap Finish.
Note To start browsing the Internet or private network, tap Start > Internet
Explorer.
To reset or modify the network card settings on your device
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards.
2. Select the Network Adapters tab.
3. In the My network card connects to list, select the appropriate
item:
• If you want to connect to the Internet using your ISP or
WLAN to browse web page with Internet Explorer, select The
Internet.
• If you want to connect to a private network and browse the
shared folder on the network with File Explorer, select Work.
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4. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings field, select the
appropriate adapter.
5. When you select a network card and enter the settings screen,
you have to configure the required settings. On the IP Address
tab, select Use specific IP address and enter the requested
information. Contact your ISP or network administrator to obtain
the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway.
6. On the Name Servers tab, configure the DNS and WINS
settings. Servers that require an assigned IP address may also
require a way to map computer names to IP addresses. DNS and
WINS are the resolution options supported on your device.
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile
Internet Explorer Mobile is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized
for use on your mobile device.
To start Internet Explorer Mobile
• Tap Start > Internet Explorer.
To choose a Home page
1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options >
General tab.
2. Do one of the following:
• To use the displayed page as your Home page, tap Use
Current.
• To use the default Home page, tap Use Default.
Tip To go to your Home page, tap Menu > Home.
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To transfer favorites from your PC
You can transfer the favorites you have stored on your PC to your
device by synchronizing the Internet Explorer favorites on your PC with
your device.
1. In ActiveSync on your PC, on the Tools menu, click Options, and
select Favorites.
2. In Internet Explorer on your PC, save or move favorite links to the
Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites list.
3. Connect your mobile device to your PC. If synchronization does
not start automatically, click Sync.
To add a favorite
1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, go to the page you want to add.
2. Tap and hold the page, and tap Add to Favorites.
3.
Confirm or change the name, and select a folder for storing the
To delete a favorite or folder
1.
In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Favorites > Add/Delete tab.
2. Select the item you want to delete, and tap Delete.
To change the size of text on Web pages
• In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Zoom, and tap the size
you want.
To show or hide pictures on Web pages
• In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > View > Show Pictures.
A check mark next to Show Pictures indicates that pictures will
be displayed on Web pages.
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To change how Web pages fill the screen
1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > View.
2. Tap one of the following:
• One Column. Arranges the content into one column that is
as wide as the screen. This means that you will rarely have to
scroll horizontally.
• Default. Maintains a layout similar to what you see on a
desktop computer, but it makes items smaller and arranges
the content so that you can see most of it without having to
scroll horizontally.
• Desktop. Keeps the same layout and size as on a desktop
computer, which will require both horizontal and vertical
scrolling.
To clear the History list
1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options >
Memory tab.
2. Tap Clear History.
To save a picture from a Web page
1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap and hold the picture, and tap
Save Image.
2. Do one of the following:
• To save the picture in My Pictures on your device, tap Yes.
• To save the picture in another location, such as a storage
card, tap Save As.
To change cookies and security settings
Internet Explorer Mobile supports the protocols used by Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL). A connection that uses SSL helps you to send
personal information more safely.
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Cookies are small files containing information about your identity and
preferences so that a page can tailor information to your needs. The
page sends the file, and it is stored on your mobile device.
1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options >
Security tab.
2. Select the check boxes for the options you want, and tap OK.
Tip To prevent Internet Explorer Mobile from accepting any cookies, clear
the Allow cookies check box.
To delete temporary Internet files
Some Web content is stored as you view it to speed up the display
of pages you frequently visit or have already seen. You may want to
delete these files to free storage space.
1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options >
Memory tab.
2. Tap Delete Files. All pages stored on your device, including
offline favorites content, will be deleted.
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6.3 Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology.
Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a
distance of about 10 metres without requiring a physical connection.
You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long
as it is within the Bluetooth signal coverage range.
The software included with your device allows you to use Bluetooth in
the following ways:
• Beam information, such as files, appointments, tasks, and contact
cards, between devices that have Bluetooth capabilities.
• Create a dial-up modem connection between your device and a
Bluetooth-enabled phone, then transfer data using the Bluetooth
phone as a modem.
To turn on or off Bluetooth on your device
1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab >
Bluetooth.
2. Select the Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device
discoverable to other devices check boxes.
3. Tap OK.
Bluetooth modes
Bluetooth on your device operates in three different modes:
• On. Bluetooth is turned on and you can use Bluetooth features.
• Off. Bluetooth is turned off. In this mode, you can neither send
nor receive information using Bluetooth. You might want to turn
the radio off at times in order to conserve battery power, or in
situations where radio use is prohibited, such as onboard an
aircraft and in hospitals.
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• Discoverable. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-
enabled devices within a range of 10 meters can detect your
device.
Note By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on, then turn off your
device, Bluetooth also turns off. When you turn on your device again,
Bluetooth automatically turns on.
To make your device discoverable
1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab >
Bluetooth.
2. Select the Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device
discoverable to other devices check boxes.
3. Tap OK.
Note Selecting the Make this device discoverable to other devices check
box also turns on Bluetooth.
Bluetooth partnerships
A Bluetooth partnership is a relationship that you create between your
device and another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to exchange
information in a secure manner. Creating a partnership between two
devices involves entering the same personal identification number
(PIN) or Passkey on both devices. Creating a partnership between
two devices is a one-time process. Once a partnership is created,
the devices can recognize the partnership and exchange information
without entering a PIN again. Make sure the two devices are within a
range of 10 meters from one another, and Bluetooth is turned on and in
discoverable mode.
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To create a Bluetooth partnership
1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab >
Bluetooth.
2. On the Devices tab, tap New Partnership. Your device searches
for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the box.
3. Tap the desired device name in the box.
4. Tap Next.
5. Enter a passkey to establish a secure connection.
The passkey must be between 1 and 16 characters.
6. Tap Next.
7. Enter the same passkey that is entered on the other device.
You can, however, edit and enter a new name for the other
device.
8. Tap Finish.
To accept a Bluetooth partnership
1. Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on and in discoverable mode.
2. Tap Yes when prompted to establish a partnership with the other
device.
3. Enter a passkey (the same passkey that is entered on the device
requesting the partnership) to establish a secure connection. The
passkey must be between 1 and 16 characters.
4. Tap Next.
5. Tap Finish. You can now exchange information with the other
device.
To rename a Bluetooth partnership
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.
2. Tap and hold the partnership on the Devices tab.
3. On the shortcut menu, tap Edit.
4. Enter a new name for the partnership.
5. Tap Save.
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To delete a Bluetooth partnership
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.
2. Tap and hold the partnership on the Devices tab.
3. Tap Delete from the shortcut menu.
Connect a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset
You can use a Bluetooth headset or a car kit with your device for
hands-free conversations.
Your device also supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
which is for stereo audio over Bluetooth. This means that you can use
a Bluetooth stereo headset with your device for hands-free phone
conversations as well as for listening to stereo music. Make sure that
your stereo headset also supports A2DP.
Like many Bluetooth devices, you will need to enter a passkey when
connecting to a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset. The passkey
is fixed and cannot be changed on a Bluetooth headset. Before
you connect it with your device, check for the proper passkey in the
manufacturer’s documentation.
To connect a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset
1. Make sure that both your device and the
Bluetooth headset are turned on and
within close range, and that the headset is
discoverable. Refer to the manufacturer’s
documentation to find out how to set the
headset in discoverable mode.
2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
3. Tap Bluetooth > Devices tab > New
Partnership. Your device searches for
other Bluetooth-enabled devices and
displays them in the list.
4. Tap the name of the Bluetooth headset, and then tap Next.
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5. Enter the passkey of the Bluetooth headset, and then tap Next.
6. Select the Hands Free and/or Wireless Stereo check boxes for
hands-free service. Then tap Finish.
Beam information using Bluetooth
1. On the device, tap and hold an item to beam.
The item can be an appointment in your calendar, a task, a
contact card, or a file.
2. Tap Beam [type of item].
3. Tap the device name to which you want to send the beam. The
item is beamed to the device you selected.
Note If the device you want to beam to does not appear in the box, make sure
that it is turned on, discoverable, and within close range (10 meters) of
your device.
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