Toshiba E355, E350 User Manual
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e350/e355
User’s Guide
Introduction
Thank you very much for your purchase of this Toshiba Pocket PC.
Please be sure to read this user’s guide before using the Toshiba Pocket
PC, and ensure that you are aware of correct the handling procedures.
• Please be sure to read the “Safety precautions” section in this document to learn about important safety issues.
• After reading this document, keep it in a convenient place for future
reference.
Copyright Information
© 2003 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright
laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to
the use of the information contained herein.
Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 User’s Guide
First edition March 2003
Trademarks
Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT,
and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft
products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
Safety precautions
• Please carefully read “Safety precautions” before using the Toshiba
Pocket PC and ensure that you are aware of correct handling procedures.
• The precautions provide essential information for the protection of the
user and others from possible injury and property damage. They also
provide information on the safe handling of this product.
• Please check that you fully understand the definition of the following
messages (signs and graphical symbols) before reading the text, and
always follow the instructions provided.
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Safety instructions
There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual:
Product Warnings, (i.e., what must never be done to assure avoiding
those hazards that could cause bodily injury or property damage); and
User Directions (i.e., what must always be done to assure the safe use of
your Pocket PC).
The Safety Instructions contained in this manual have been categorized
in accordance with the seriousness of the potential hazards through the
use of Signal Words.
Those Signal Words, and their intended meanings, are as follows:
Signal Word Meaning
DANGER Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety
Instructions could result in serious bodily injury.
CAUTION Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety
WARNING Designates important information that relates
Your Pocket PC produces low levels of RF energy due to the generation of
digital timing pulses by its clock oscillator circuits. Your Pocket PC has been
equipped with internal shielding to minimize any stray emissions of RF energy.
Airlines may nevertheless prohibit the on-board use of all portable PCs
(and all other portable electronic devices that could potentially emit stray
RF energy), particularly during take-offs and landings, to prevent any possible interference with the reception of signals by airborne electronic navigational devices.
Instructions could result in minor bodily injury
or property damage.
to the safe use of your Pocket PC.
WARNING
Always request and obtain prior consent and approval of an authorized
airline representative before using your Pocket PC aboard an aircraft.
Always follow the instructions of the airline representative whenever using your Pocket PC aboard an aircraft, to prevent any possible interference with airborne electronic equipment.
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WARNING
Certain locations, such as hospitals, may restrict the use of Pocket PCs
and other devices that emit low-level RF energy.
Always comply with posted prohibitions of the use of RF-emitting devices,
such as in hospitals. Failure to follow such directives could result in the
interference with medical equipment and/or devices.
Never come closer than 16cm (6inches) to a person with a heart pacemaker implant when using this Pocket PC in combination with a mobile
cellular telephone. Failure to do so could result in interference with the
function of the pacemaker.
WARNING
Never use a Pocket PC while driving an automobile or any other moving
vehicle. Always pull out of traffic and come to a stop in a legally permissible
and safe location before using your Pocket PC. Failure to do so could result
in serious bodily injury in a traffic accident.
Never use your Pocket PC while walking. Usage while walking could result
in bodily injury caused by inattention to automobile traffic or other pedestrian hazards.
WARNING
Never allow metallic objects, such as staples and paper clips, to enter inside your Pocket PC. Metallic objects, such as staples and paper clips, if
allowed to enter your Pocket PC, could cause the generation of excess
heat or fire.
Never connect terminals (metal parts) to metallic objects (such as wires).
Connecting terminals to metal objects could cause excessive heat or fire.
Always immediately turn the battery switch to the “off” position and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the power outlet in the event the Pocket PC emits
an unusual odor or sound or generates smoke.
WARNING
Never use or store your Pocket PC in the following locations:
Anywhere it may be exposed to water, such as a bathroom or sauna;
In conditions of high humidity, such as in the rain or fog; Where your Pocket
PC will be exposed to high temperatures, such as near a fire or equipment
that emits high temperatures; In direct sunlight; or In a sealed automobile
left in the sun and subject to high tem peratures.
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Never drop your Pocket PC or subject it to severe shock. Dropping your
Pocket PC or subjecting it to severe shock could cause the built-in battery
to leak, ignite and/or rupture.
Always immediately remove your Pocket PC and its battery from the vicinity of any open flame in the event the built-in battery leaks liquid or emits an
unusual odor. Continued use of your Pocket PC under either of these conditions could cause ignition (i.e., fire) of the leaked battery liquid, or rupture.
Never touch any fluid that might leak from the built-in battery. Such liquid
when in contact with the eyes or skin, could cause injury to the skin or eyes.
Should the liquid come into contact with the eyes, irrigate the eyes thoroughly with clean water and immediately seek medical attention. In the
event the liquid comes into contact with the skin or clothing, wash it away
immediately with clean water.
Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modification to your
Pocket PC. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause
bodily injury or property damage, as well as damage to the Pocket PC
itself.
Failure to follow the above directions concerning use and storage could
result in damage to your Pocket PC or bodily injury and property damage
due to battery liquid leakage, fire or rupture.
CAUTION
Never raise the sound volume level to high when using your Pocket PC
with earphones. An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to
your hearing.
Never touch the liquid that might leak from a broken liquid crystal display.
Contact with this liquid could cause a skin rash. If the crystal display liquid
should come into contact with the skin or clothing, wash it immediately
with clear water.
Never allow infants or small children within reach of your Pocket PC.
Infants or small children could injure themselves if allowed access to
your Pocket PC.
DANGER
Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC Adaptor, and never alter
their Power Supply Cables or plugs as exposure to electric shock hazards
could result.
Always contact an authorized service provider, if repair or replacement is
required.
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WARNING
Always use the AC Adaptor that has been provided with your Pocket PC.
Bodily injury or property damage could occur as a result of the use of an
unauthorized and incompatible AC Adaptor in violation of this Warning.
Never connect or disconnect the AC Adaptor with wet hands. Connecting
or disconnecting the AC Adaptor to a power source with wet hands could
cause electric shock.
CAUTION
Never place an AC Adaptor on a wooden surface (or any other surface that
could be marred by exposure to heat) while it is in use, since its surface
temperature increases during normal use. Always rest it on a suitable heatinsulating material.
Never cover the AC Adaptor with any object while it is in use, and never
place it adjacent to a heat source. An excessive temperature increase could
detrimentally affect its performance.
Never place a Power Supply Cable near a heat source, as damage to the
cord or to its insulation could result.
Always use a surge protector when utilizing the AC Adaptor during an electrical storm. Otherwise, a power surge could result in the loss of stored
data.
Insert the power plug to a household electric outlet.
When travelling abroad, never plug the AC Adaptor into a power source
that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified
on the rating plate of the unit, as equipment damage will result.
Never attempt to connect or disconnect the power plug with damp or wet
hands. Connecting or disconnecting the power plug with damp or wet hands
could result in an electric shock.
Never leave an open container, such as a cup or glass, containing a liquid
near the AC Adaptor. Spilled liquid coming in contact with the AC Adaptor
could cause a fire or electric shock.
Always ensure the power plug pins are clean and free of dust or other
foreign material by wiping the pins with a clean dry cloth. Dust or other
foreign material accumulation on the power plug pins could cause fire.
Always unplug the power plug from an outlet by grasping the power plug
itself. Never pull on the Power Supply Cable to disconnect the Power Supply Cable from an outlet. Pulling on the Power Supply Cable could cause a
fire or electric shock as a result of damage to the Power Supply Cable.
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Never use a worn or damaged AC Adaptor Power Supply Cable or plug, or
a worn or damaged extension cord or plug. The use of a worn or damaged
Power Supply Cable or plug could result in electric shock or fire. Always
contact an authorized service provider immediately to obtain a suitable Power
Supply Cable replacement.
Never bend or twist a Power Supply Cable, and never pull on a Power
Supply Cable in an attempt to remove a plug from an outlet. Always grasp
the plug directly when unplugging a Power Supply Cable to avoid causing
any damage to the cord.
Never plug the AC Adaptor into an overloaded multiple outlet, power strip
or surge protector to prevent blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.
Never place heavy objects on a Power Supply Cable, as that could result in
damage to the cord.
Always confirm that the AC Adaptor plug (and the extension cord and
plug, if any) have been fully inserted into the receptacle, to assure a
secure electrical connection.
NOTE
Under certain conditions, data may be lost, including:
Misuse of your Pocket PC; Subjecting the main unit of your Pocket PC to
static electricity and/or noise; Total loss of electric charge in the built-in
battery; and Servicing of your Pocket PC.
Use your Pocket PC only in locations with the following ambient environmental conditions:
Under normal operational use with temperatures between 0°C and 40°C
(32°F and 104°F); With humidity of 30% to 80%; and When charging the
battery with temperatures between 5°C and 40°C (41°F and 104°F).
Do not store or use your Pocket PC in the following locations:
Those subject to extremely high or low temperatures; Dusty locations; and
Locations or sites subject to strong vibration.
Use or storage in these location, sites or areas can result in product failure,
malfunction or loss of data.
Do not subject your Pocket PC to sudden and severe temperature changes.
This could result in moisture condensation in the Pocket PC that could
cause damage to your Pocket PC, computer function loss, and/or the loss
of data. In the event of moisture condensation, allow your Pocket PC to dry
out completely.
It is normal for the AC Adaptor to become warm when charging.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when not in use.
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Take care not to sit on your Pocket PC when it is located in the back pocket
of trousers, etc. This could cause damage to your Pocket PC or malfunction of the Pocket PC functions.
Do not place objects on top of your Pocket PC or drop them on top of your
Pocket PC. This could cause damage to your Pocket PC and/or malfunction.
Clean terminals (metallic parts) on a regular basis with a cotton swab. Dirty
terminals could affect battery charging.
Never use organic solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean your
Pocket PC. Use of these solvents can cause deformation or discoloration.
Do not wipe the display with a damp or wet cloth or touch the display with
damp or wet hands. Wiping or touching the display under this condition can
cause product failure or malfunction. Always use a soft dry cloth to wipe the
display.
When using the “SD memory card”, be sure to read the relevant instruction manual and ensure that you know the proper procedures for
their use.
Never subject the card to any severe shock while connected to your Pocket
PC. Such a shock can cause damage to the card and a malfunction.
Do not carry your Pocket PC with the card connected to it. This can result in
the damage or loss of the card.
Never connect cradle terminals with metallic objects, such as wires. Connecting these terminals with metallic objects may cause the production of
excess heat, burns and damage to the charger and/or your Pocket PC.
A lithium ion battery is used in this Pocket PC. When a replacement is
needed, please request the dealer from whom the PC was purchased to
assist you.
Lithium ion batteries are recyclable. Never dispose of the battery with ordinary waste.
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Supplementary Information: “The product complies with the
requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC.”
Weitere Informationen: “Das Produkt entspricht den
Anforderungender Niederspannungs
Richtlinie 73 23/EG und der EMCRichtlinie 89/336/EG.”
Informations complérnentaires: “Ce produit est conforme aux
exigences de la directive sur les
basses tensions 73/23/CEE et de la
directive EMC 89/336/CEE.”
Información complementaria: “El Producto cumple los requistos
de baja tensión de la Directiva 73/
23/CEE y la Directiva EMC 89/336/
CEE.”
Ulteriori informazioni: “Il prodotto é conforme ai requisiti
della direttiva sulla bassa tensione
73/23/EG e la direttiva EMC 89/336/
EG.”
Ytteligare information: “Produkten uppfyller kraven enligt
lägspänningsdirektiver 73/23/EEC
och EMC-direktiv 89/336/EEC.”
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Working environment
This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) requirements for “residential, commercial and light industry environments”.
Toshiba does not approve the use of this product in working environments
other than “residential, commercial and light industry environments”.
For example, the following environments are not approved:
• Industrial Environments (environments with a main voltage >230V~)
• Medical Environments
• Automotive Environments
• Aircraft Environments
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of Toshiba Corporation.
The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be:
• Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding
area
• Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area
Therefore Toshiba strongly recommends that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product be suitably tested in all non-approved working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the manufacturer
or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this
product.
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
CE compliance
This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However,
Toshiba cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented those
options / cables have to make sure that the system (PC plus options /
cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid general EMC problems,
the following advice should be observed:
• Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
• Only best shielded cables should be connected
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FCC Notice
“Declaration of Conformity”
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits
may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant
peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must
be used between the external devices and the computer’s USB ports,
external monitor port, PS/2 keyboard port and PS/2 mouse
port.Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly
approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Canadian Regulatory Information
(Canada Only)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA
Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
¤A
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FCC Class B Digital Devices & Peripheral
Devices (Declaration of Conformity or Certification Authorization)
Declaration of Conformity Label &
Marking Requirements
• User Manual must provide user information in accordance with
±15.19(a)(3), 15.21, 15.27 and 15.105(b):
Instruction Manual Federal
Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Assure continued compliance (for example, use only
shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer of this device could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
Telephone No: 1-800-Toshiba
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION.........................................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................14
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED................................15
CHAPTER 2: BASIC SKILLS......................................17
CHAPTER 3: MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC ..................57
CHAPTER 4: MICROSOFT POCKET OUTLOOK.........59
CHAPTER 5: COMPANION PROGRAMS ....................78
CHAPTER 6: POCKET INTERNET EXPLORER ............86
CHAPTER 7: GETTING CONNECTED..........................92
CHAPTER 8: OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS........................94
CHAPTER 9: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............113
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1:
Getting Started
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your Toshiba Pocket PC. Due to the size
and capabilities of this device, you can keep your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft
ActiveSync® increases the power of your device by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or laptop computer with your
device. Picture yourself in the following situations:
• While walking with a colleague, your cell phone rings and your
manager asks if you two are free this afternoon for an emergency
meeting. While your colleague fumbles through his paper
organizer, you press a button on your device and instantly see a
list of today’s appointments and meetings. You are quickly able
to tell your manager your available times. For more information
on scheduling appointments and meetings, see Chapter 4.
• You’re meeting your friends tonight for dinner and a movie. You download the latest movie information from the Internet to your computer
and then synchronize it with your device. At dinner, you pull out your
Toshiba Pocket PC device and review your movie options with your
friends. For more information on downloading Web pages to your
device, see Chapter 6.
®
• A Calendar reminder alerts you that it is time to catch the bus. You
grab your Toshiba Pocket PC device and catch the bus just in time.
Because ActiveSync keeps the information on your device up-to-date,
you leisurely review your task list, make notes about the new books
and CDs you want to buy, and read and respond to e-mail messages. When you get back to the office, ActiveSync transfers any
task changes you made, your notes, and your e-mail message responses to your computer. For more information on ActiveSync, see
Chapter 3.
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Where to Find Information
This book describes your Pocket PC hardware, provides an overview of
the programs on your Pocket PC, and explains how to connect your
Pocket PC to a computer, a network, or the Internet. For instructions on
setting up your Pocket PC and installing ActiveSync, see information to
help you use your Pocket PC.
For programs on your PC See this source:
Programs on your Pocket PC This User ’s Guide and device Help. To view Help,
Connecting to and synchronizing The Quick Start Card or Active Sync Help on
with a computer your computer. To view Help, click Help and
Last-minute updates and detailed The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft
Up-to-date information on your http://www.pdatoshiba.com
Toshiba Pocket PC
tap and then Help.
then Microsoft Active Sync Help.
Active Sync folder on the computer and on the
Pocket PC Companion CD
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Chapter 2:
Basic Skills
Your Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 is easy to learn how to use. This
chapter describes the use and customization of your Toshiba Pocket PC
e350/e355.
Parts Names and Function
Main unit (front view)
SD CARD SLOT
STEREO HEADPHONE
JACK
BATTERY / ALARM
LED
RECORDING BUTTON
( PROGRAM BUTTON 5 )
POWER BUTTON / SCREEN LIGHT
TOUCH SCREEN
PROGRAM BUTTON 1, 2, 3 & 4
( FROM THE LEFT )
SPEAKER
CURSOR BUTTON /
NAVIGATION BUTTON
BATTERY
SWITCH
CRADLE CONNECTION
PORT
DC-IN SOCKET
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Cradle
Initial Setting of Program Button
Program button 1 = Calendar
Program button 2 = Tasks
Program button 3 = Home
Program button 4 = Contacts
Program button 5 = Voice recorder
Main unit (back view)
INFRARED PORT
STYLUS
MICROPHONE
RECORDING
BUTTON
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SD CARD SLOT
TOSHIBA
SCROLLER
RESET BUTTON
DC-IN SOCKET
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Power Button
The power button turns the unit and the screen light on and off.
Power Button When the power is off When power is on
Press and hold. The power turns on. The screen light alternately
Press it quickly. The power turns on. The power turns off.
turns on/off.
Battery Switch
The battery switch supplies/cuts off the battery power to the Toshiba Pocket
PC e350/e355.
The setting of this switch at shipment is “stop.” Before using the Toshiba
Pocket PC e350/e355, slide this switch to the left (the “supply” side) with
the stylus.
Switching the battery switch to the “stop” position at any time will
lead to loss of data.
BATTERY
SWITCH
STOPSUPPLY
Battery / Alarm LED
The alarm lamp indicates the following conditions.
Flashing orange
Orange Indicates charging of the battery.
Yellow
Green Indicates full charge of the battery.
When the preset alarm time, which was set through
Calendar or Tasks, goes off, the lamp starts flashing.
The battery charging process is stopped due to the
ambient temperature being too high or low. Charge
the battery in an ambient temperature of approx. 41°F
to 104°F.
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How to Use the Stylus
The stylus is used for menu selection or data input on the touch-screen of
the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355.
Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select
options.
Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag it across to select text
and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
Tap and hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of
actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap
the action you want to perform.
When you operate the touch screen of the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/
e355, use the supplied stylus.
If the tip of the stylus is damaged, do not use it. If you operate the
touch screen with a damaged stylus or a ballpoint pen, the touch
screen may be damaged.
When the stylus is damaged, please purchase a new one.
About the Cursor Button
You can move a cursor (selection display) on the screen by pressing the
upper, lower, right or left part of the cursor button.
You can select a program to launch by pressing the center part of the
cursor button.
The cursor movement is different depending on the screen. When
the cursor is at the right or the left side of the screen, it may not move.
About the Scroller
You can also move the cursor on the screen by moving the scroller up and
down.
You can select a program to launch by pressing the scroller.
Method 2 :Connect the supplied AC adapter and the Toshiba Pocket PC
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Battery Charging
A built-in battery is installed in the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355. When
using the Toshiba Pocket PC for the first time, set the battery switch to the
supply side, and then charge the built-in battery with the supplied AC
adapter.
How to Charge the Battery
You can use two charging methods.
Turn the unit off before connecting the AC Adapter.
Method1: Connect the supplied AC adapter and the cradle as shown in
the figure below, and then insert the Toshiba Pocket PC 340
into the cradle.
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Method 2: Connect the supplied AC adapter and the Toshiba
Pocket PC e350/e355 as shown in the figure below.
For charging the battery, maintain an ambient temperature from
approx. 41°F to 104°F.
When the lamp is lit in orange during the battery charging, you can
use the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355.
When the battery is completely charged, the LED alarm lamp color
will change to green.
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How to Prolong Battery Life
Use the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 with the AC adapter.
When you use the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 under the following
conditions, the power consumption will be high. Please use the AC
adapter when:
The Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 is operated while connected to
your computer.
The Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 is operated with storage card or
with any other optional equipment.
Select the short power-off time in the setting menu. This will shorten
the time the unit will remain on if not used. For more information, see
“Customize Your Toshiba Pocket PC” on pg. 47
Turn off the screen light.
Set the screen brightness to power saving mode. Also shorten the
light turn-off time. For more information, see “Customize Your Toshiba
Pocket PC” on pg. 47.
Use the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 with an ambient temperature
between 59°F and 77°F. This temperature range is the most effective
for the battery.
When you use the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 in high or low temperature environments, the operable time is shortened due to the
decrease of the battery capacity.
Battery Life
The built-in battery has a limited life. Repeated charging/discharging of
the battery gradually decreases operable time.
Do not leave the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 in a place of high or
low temperature. It may shorten battery life.
If you have not used the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 for several
days, its battery charge level reading may be inaccurate. Fully
recharge the battery before using.
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Battery Charge Level and Stored Data Protection
If the battery charge level becomes extremely low, or is completely discharged, the memory data stored in the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355
could be lost.
When the low battery status icon or the alarm message appears, immediately connect the AC adapter to the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 and
charge the battery.
The built-in battery gradually discharges even if the device is not
being used. When the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 is left for a long
time, the built-in battery may completely discharge.
As a precaution, it is recommended to save the Toshiba Pocket PC
e350/e355/e355’s memory data to your computer or to a storage
card.
The manufacturer is not responsible for data change or clearance
due to battery discharge.
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How to use the Optional USB Host Cable
The optional USB Host Cable allows you to connect a USB keyboard to
the Pocket PC.
To connect a USB keyboard to the Pocket PC:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Plug the optional USB Host Cable to the Pocket PC.
3. Connect a USB keyboard to the USB Port of the optional USB Host
Cable.
Charging the battery or connect AC adapter if the battery power is
low. You cannot use a USB keyboard if the battery power is less than
15%.
Use only a Microsoft Pocket PC compatible keyboard.
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Initial Setup
When using the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 for the first time, follow the
initial setup procedures below, after the battery has been charged.
1. Move the battery switch to the “supply” position. The Toshiba Pocket
PC e350/e355 powers on automatically and the Welcome screen
appears. Tap the screen to start the following setup.
2. Execute touch screen correction.
When the align screen appears, tap the center of the cross target with
the stylus. The next target position changes upon tapping the target.
Five taps completes the positioning correction. The screen then
changes to the Stylus screen.
If a finger or any other object touches the screen during correction, the correction will be cancelled. Repeat the correction procedure.
3. Read how to use the stylus.
Read and understand the stylus operation, and then tap NEXT.
For more information on stylus operation, see “How to Use the Stylus” on pg. 20.
4. Learn the pop-up menu operation.
Read the on-screen explanation and then follow the instructions.
Display the pop-up menu, and cut and paste the data according
to the screen instructions.
After you finish the paste operation, this stage is completed. Tap
NEXT.
5. Set the TIME ZONE.
When tapping the right T mark, the city and the time zone lists
appear. Tap the desired city and time zone.
When the setup is completed, tap NEXT.
6. To complete the initial setup.
When the Complete screen appears, the initial setup is completed.
After tapping the screen, you can use the Toshiba Pocket PC
e350/e355.
When you tap the Complete screen, the Today screen appears. For
more information on the Today screen, see “Today screen” on pg.
31.
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Chapter 2: Basic Skills
Inserting an SD Card
1. Turn off the power.
2. Remove the dummy card.
3. Insert the card with its contact surface (metal contact surface) facing
the back of the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355.
4. Press down until a clicking sound is heard.
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To remove a card:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Lightly press down the card until a clicking sound is heard. The card
will pop out slightly from the slot.
3. Pull the card straight up to remove.
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Chapter 2: Basic Skills
Connecting to a Computer
Before connecting your Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 to a computer,
check the following.
ActiveSync has been installed on your computer. (See Chapter 3)
The position of connecting port on the computer may differ according
to the computer type.
To Connect Using The Supplied Cradle:
1. Connect the USB cradle to your computer as shown in the illustration
below.
2. Insert the Pocket PC into the cradle.
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To connect directly using a connection cable:
Connect the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 directly to your computer using an optional USB Client Cable.
When the Toshiba Pocket PC e350/e355 is connected to another
device via a USB Client Cable do not plug the AC adapter directly
into the Pocket PC as this may lead to interference. Instead, plug the
AC adapter into the port on the USB Client cable connector.
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