Toshiba e400 User Manual
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400
TOSHIBA
Pocket PC e400
User's Manual
Introduction
Thank you very much for your purchase of this Toshiba Pocket PC e400.
Please be sure to read this user’s guide before using the Toshiba Pocket
PC e400, 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.
Microsoft®, Windows®, ActiveSync®, and PowerPoint® are registered
trademarks, and Windows CE™ is a trademark, of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries.
The names of other actual companies, products, and brand names
mentioned herein may be trade names, service marks, trademarks, or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
First Edition September 2003
All rights reserved.
Toshiba Pocket PC e400 User’s Guide
First edition September 2003
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Trademarks
Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows
Mobile, Windows CE, 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.
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Safety precautions
■ Please carefully read “Safety precautions” before using the Toshiba
Pocket PC e400 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.
Safety instructions
All safety instructions must be read carefully and must be fully understood,
before attempting to use your Toshiba Pocket PC e400. This manual
contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid
potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage
your computer. The safety instructions have been classified according to
the seriousness of the risk, as follows:
Signal Word Meaning
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
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which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation, which will or can
NOTE Provides you with important but not hazard-
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if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
cause minor personal injury or property damage
if the safety instruction is ignored.
related information.
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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. 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.
WARNING
Certain locations, such as hospitals, may restrict the use of Pocket PCs
and other devices that emit low-level RF energy.
Always comply was 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 16 cm (6 inches) 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.
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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 temperatures.
Never drop your Pocket PC or subject it to severe shock. Dropping your
Pocket PC or subjecting it to severe shock could cause the battery to leak,
ignite and/or rupture.
Always immediately remove your Pocket PC a from the vicinity of any open
flame in the event the 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 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
clean 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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
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.
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.
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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.
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
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 battery; and
Servicing of your Pocket PC.
Avoid connecting your Pocket PC to an external device such as a computer
in an environment likely to be affected by static electricity. For example
during low-humidity weather, shuffling your shoes upon a rag can produce
static electricity. Before you handle your computer, you should touch a
grounded object to discharge any static electricity from your body.
Avoid using your Pocket PC in environments that are likely to be affected
by static electricity or are prone to high electrical noise. If you connect your
Pocket PC to a computer via the optional docking cradle for data transfer or
data restoration purposes, Toshiba will not be responsible for any Pocket
PC or computer malfunction, problems with data transfer or data
modifications/loss that may occur in these environments.
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.
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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.
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 the optional 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.
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Never dispose of the battery with
ordinary waste.
Never bend or twist your Pocket PC. This could cause damage to your
Pocket PC or malfunction of the Pocket PC functions.
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 Anforderungen der
Niederspannungsrichtlinie 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.”
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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.”
Ytterligare information: “Produkten uppfyller kraven enligt
lågspänningsdirektiver 73/23/EEC och EMC-direktiv 89/336/EEC.”
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 recommended:
■ 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.
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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
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.
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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.
VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Class BITE
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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 Number: 1-800-Toshiba
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TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Chapter 2 Basic Skills
Parts Names and Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Battery Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Battery Alarm LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
How to Use the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
About the Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
About the Scroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Flash ROM Disk (NAND Flash Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
How to Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
How to Prolong Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Battery Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Battery Charge Level and Stored Data Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
How to use the Optional USB Host Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Using a SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
To connect directly using the supplied connection cable: . . . . . . . . 2-12
To Connect Using the Optional Cradle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Navigation Bar and Command Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Pop-up Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
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Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Entering Text Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Writing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Drawing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Recording a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Using My Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Find and Organize Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Customize Your Toshiba Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Adjusting Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Adding or Removing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Setting Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
To Set Screen light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Setting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Setting Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Setting Advanced Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Setting Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Chapter 3 Microsoft ActiveSync
Chapter 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
To create an appointment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Using the Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Creating Meeting Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
To find a contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
To create a contact: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Finding a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using the Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
To create a task: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Using the Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
To create a note: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Inbox: Sending and Receiving Email Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Synchronizing Email Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Using the Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Composing Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
To compose a new message: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Managing Email Messages and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
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Chapter 5
Companion Programs
Pocket Word. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Typing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Writing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Drawing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Tips for Working in Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
MSN Messenger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Working with Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Chatting with Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Chapter 6 Pocket Internet Explorer
The Mobile Favorites Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Favorite Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Mobile Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
To save device memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Using AvantGo Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
To view mobile favorites and channels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
To browse the Internet: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Chapter 7 Getting Connected
Transferring Items Using Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Get Help on Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Chapter 8 Optional Functions
Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Launching an Application From the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
About the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
About the Information Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
About Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Display Icon List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Moving Application Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Deleting an Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Adding an Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Renaming Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Switching Icon Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Tab Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Background Color and Text Color Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Using DataBackup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Making a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
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Carrying Out the Restore Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Deleting a Backup File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Making an Auto Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
TOSHIBA Voice Recorder (TVR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Using Text to Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Mail Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Text Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Speech Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Using Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Installing the Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Setting Up Voice Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Global Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
User Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Using Voice Command for Each Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Voice Command Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Arrange the Recognition Level of Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Identity Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Memory Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Drivers Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
System Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Appendix A Additional Information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4
Initializing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5
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TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400
Getting Started
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your Toshiba Pocket PC e400. 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
synchronize the information on your desktop or laptop computer with your
device.
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. For instructions on setting up your Pocket PC and installing
ActiveSync, see below.
®
increases the power of your device by allowing you to
Chapter 1
®
For programs on your Pocket PCSee this source:
Programs on your Pocket PC This user's manual and device Help.
Connecting to and synchronizing
with a computer
Last-minute updates and detailed
technical information
Up-to-date information on your
Toshiba Pocket PC e400
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The Quick Start Card or ActiveSync
Help on your computer.
The Read Me files, located in the
Microsoft ActiveSync folder on the
computer and on the Pocket PC
Companion CD.
http://www.toshiba.co.jp/
worldwide
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400
Basic Skills
Your Toshiba Pocket PC e400 is easy to learn how to use. This chapter
describes the use and customization of your Toshiba Pocket PC e400.
Parts Names and Function
Main unit (front view)
Chapter 2
Power Button/
Screen light
Recording Button
(Program Button 5)
TOSHIBA
Scroller
Program Buttons
1, 2, 3 & 4
Hold Switch
Infrared Port
Battery
LED
SD card slot
DC-IN
socket
Stereo headphone
jack
Touch screent
Cradle
connection
port
Battery
Switch
Speaker
Cursor Button/
Navigation Button
Switch
cover
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Initial Setting of User Programmable Button
Program button 1 = Calendar
Program button 2 = Tasks
Program button 3 = Home
Program button 4 = Contacts
Program button 5 = Voice Recorder
Cradle (Optional)
Main unit (back view)
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Styl us
Reset
Button
SD card
slot
Stylus
holder
Stereo Headphone
Jack
Power Button/
Screen Light
Recording Button (Program Buttons)
TOSHIBA Scroller
Hold Switch
Cradle (optional) DC-IN socket
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Power Button
The power button turns the unit and the screen light on and off.
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Power button When the power is
off
When the power is
on
Press and hold. The power turns on. The screen light
alternately turns on/off.
Press it quickly. The power turns on. The power turns off.
Battery Switch
The battery switch supplies/cuts off the battery power to the Toshiba Pocket
PC e400.
Supply Stop
Battery Switch
Supply Stop
Switch cover
The setting of this switch at shipment is “stop”. When using the Toshiba
Pocket PC e400 for the first time, open the switch cover, then 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.
To turn on the battery switch:
1. Open Switch cover.
2. Slide the battery switch to the right.
Battery Alarm LED
The alarm LED indicates the following conditions.
Flashing orange When the preset alarm time, which was set
Orange Indicates charging of the battery.
Yellow The battery charging process is stopped due to
Green Indicates full charge of the battery.
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through Calendar or Tasks, goes off, the lamp
flashes.
the ambient temperature being too high or low.
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of
approx. 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C).
How to Use the Stylus
The stylus is used for menu selection or data input on the touch-screen of
the Toshiba Pocket PC e400.
■ 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 e400, 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
There are 2 modes for cursor button control,
■ 4-direction (upper, lower, right or left)
■ 8-direction (oblique angles are added).
You can select the either of these two modes by tapping Settings, and then
Buttons. In either mode, 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.
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About the Scroller
You can move the cursor on the screen by moving the scroller up and
down, as well as launching a program by pressing the scroller.
You can also activate the previous window by holding down the scroller
until the current window closes. To enable or disable this function, select
the mode by tapping Settings, and then Buttons.
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.
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Hold Switch
When the Hold switch is on, Program Buttons 1 through 5, Cursor Button,
and Scroller will be disabled. The Hold switch icon will be displayed o
the navigation bar. On the contrary, when the Hold switch is off, these
buttons will be enabled again.
Hold
Switch
On
Off
Flash ROM Disk (NAND Flash Memory)
The Flash ROM Disk (NAND Flash Memory) contains the built-in storage
for the Pocket PC.
Data, files or programs can be stored on the Flash ROM Disk from the
following sources: File Explorer, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Notes of
Pocket Outlook, and DataBackup.
Data can be accessed on the Flash ROM Disk by using File Explorer.
1. On the Start menu, tap Programs, and then File Explorer.
2. Open Local Device folder, and then tap Flash ROM Disk.
To confirm the memory available on the Flash ROM Disk, do the following:
1. On the Start menu, tap Settings, System tab, and then Memory.
2. Tap the Storage Card tab, and then select Flash ROM Disk.
To store data from Pocket Word, Pocket Excel or Notes of Pocket Outlook,
open the application and do the following:
1. Select a location for storage by tapping Tools, Options, and then select
either SD Card or Flash ROM Disk.
2. Tap OK
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When accessing the data on the Flash ROM Disk, DO NOT turn off the
power, reset, or initialize the Pocket PC.
To store attachments in Inbox of Pocket Outlook, open the application and
then Tools, Options, Storage Tab. Select Store attachments on storage
card. This will store the attachments on the Flash ROM Disk.
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Data stored on the Flash ROM Disk are not backed up. See “Using
DataBackup” on page 10. for information on how to make a backup of data
on the Flash ROM Disk. Periodic backups of data stored on the Flash ROM
Disk is recommended.
Battery Charging
A built-in battery is installed in the Toshiba Pocket PC e400. When using
the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 for the first time, set the battery switch to the
supply side, and then charge the built-in battery with the supplied AC
adapter.
Assembling the Optional Cradle
Prior to charging the battery, the back plate that supports the Toshiba
Pocket PC e400 while charging needs to be inserted into the base of the
cradle. To do this, insert the transparent plate (side B facing the cradle
connection port) into the cradle base to cradle position P1 as shown below.
Side A
Side B
Cradle
connection
port
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How to Charge the Battery
You can use three charging methods.
Turn the unit off before connecting the AC Adapter.
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Method 1: Connect the supplied AC adapter and the Toshiba Pocket PC
e400 as shown in the figure below.
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Method 2: Connect the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 directly to your computer
using the supplied USB Client Cable.
Method 3: Connect the supplied AC adapter and the optional cradle as
shown in the figure below, and then insert the Toshiba Pocket
PC e400 into the optional cradle.
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For charging the battery, maintain an ambient temperature from approx.
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C).
When the lamp glows orange or green, you can use the Toshiba Pocket
PC e400.
When the battery is completely charged, the Battery/Alarm LED color will
change to green.
How to Prolong Battery Life
■ Use the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 with the AC adapter.
Under the following conditions where the power consumption will be
high, please use the AC adapter when:
■ Operating while connected to your computer.
■ Operating with a storage card or with any other optional equipment.
■ In addition,
■ Select the short power-off time in the setting menu to shorten the time
the unit will remain on if not used (see “Customize Your Toshiba Pocket
PC” on page 25).
■ Turn off the screen light.
■ Set the screen brightness to power saving mode and shortening the
light turn-off time (see “Customize Your Toshiba Pocket PC” on page
25).
■ Use your unit with an ambient temperature between 59°F and 77°F
(15°C and 25°C). This temperature range is the most effective for the
battery.
■ When you use the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 in high or low temperature
environments, the operable time is shortened due to the decrease of
the battery capacity.
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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 e400 in a place of high or low
temperature. It may shorten battery life.
If you have not used the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 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 e400 could
be lost.
When the low battery status icon or the alarm message appears,
immediately connect the AC adapter to the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 and
charge the battery.
The built-in battery gradually discharges even if the device is not being
used. When the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 is left for a long time, the built-in
battery of the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 may completely discharge.
As a precaution, it is recommended to save the Toshiba Pocket PC'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.
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.
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Charge the battery or connect the 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 e400 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 e400 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 complete the positioning correction. The screen then changes
to the Stylus screen.
■ If a finger or any other object touches the screen during correction,
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
page 4.
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
■ After you finish the paste operation, this stage is completed. Tap
5. Set the TIME ZONE.
■ When tapping the right mark, the city and the time zone lists
■ When the setup is completed, tap NEXT.
6. 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 e400.
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the correction will be cancelled. Repeat the correction procedure.
the screen instructions.
NEXT.
appear. Tap the desired city and time zone.
When you tap the Complete screen, the Today screen appears. For more
information on the Today screen, see “Today Screen” on page 14.
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Using a SD Card
To insert a 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 e400.
4. Press down until a clicking sound is heard.
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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Connecting to a Computer
Before connecting your Toshiba Pocket PC e400 to a computer, check the
following.
■ ActiveSync has been installed on your computer (see “Microsoft
ActiveSync” on page 1)
■ Make sure that the Pocket PC and your computer are both turned off.
■ The position of connecting port on the computer may differ according to
the computer type.
To connect directly using the supplied connection cable:
Connect the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 directly to your computer using the
supplied USB Client cable.
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To Connect Using the Optional Cradle:
1. Connect the optional cradle to your computer as shown in the
illustration below.
2. Insert the Pocket PC into the optional cradle.
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