Toshiba e570 User Manual
Introduction
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e570
Pocket PC e570 Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Introduction
It is important you read this Instruction Manual before using your Pocket
PC to ensure its proper operation.
It is recommended that important data stored in your Pocket PC should
be saved to a memory card (sold separately) or your personal computer
(data transfer with ActiveSync) on a regular basis. Before returning for
service, be sure to back up your data and remove any confidential,
proprietary or personal information. Toshiba Corporation is not
responsible for damage to or loss of any programs, data or removable
storage media.
The purpose of the Safety Instructions in this manual is to provide you
with warnings and safety instructions that will assist in preventing the
misuse of your Pocket PC.
■ All of the Safety Instructions that are contained in this manual must be
read carefully and must be fully understood before you attempt to use
your Pocket PC in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause
bodily injury or property damage or could damage the Pocket PC.
■ Always store this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
Copyright
© 2001 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 e570 Instruction Manual
First edition September 2001
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Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT,
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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 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
CAUTION
WARNING
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.
Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety
Instructions could result in serious bodily injury.
Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety
Instructions could result in minor bodily injury or
property damage.
Designates important information that relates 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 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 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
temperatures.
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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 builtin 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 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.
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 and the Battery Charger that have 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 or Battery Charger 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 heat-insulating 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
35°C (41°F and 95°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 optional “SD memory card” or “Compact flash
memory card” (sold separately), 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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Table of Contents
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e570
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started ........................................................ 1-1
Welcome................................................................................................. 1-1
Where to Find Information.................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Basic Skills ............................................................... 2-1
Parts Names and Function ................................................................... 2-1
Battery Charging ................................................................................... 2-5
Initial Setup ............................................................................................ 2-7
Setup Method of Options...................................................................... 2-8
Today Screen ....................................................................................... 2-13
Programs.............................................................................................. 2-14
Navigation Bar and Command Bar .................................................... 2-16
Pop-up Menus...................................................................................... 2-17
Notifications......................................................................................... 2-17
Enter Information on Your Pocket PC ............................................... 2-18
Entering Text Using the Input Panel .................................................. 2-18
Find and Organize Information .......................................................... 2-27
Customize Your Pocket PC ................................................................ 2-28
Chapter 3 Microsoft ActiveSync .............................................. 3-1
Chapter 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook....................................... 4-1
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings .......................... 4-2
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues....................................... 4-5
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List ................................................................. 4-8
Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas .............................................. 4-11
Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages ............................. 4-12
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Chapter 5 Companion Programs ............................................. 5-1
Pocket Word........................................................................................... 5-1
Pocket Excel .......................................................................................... 5-6
MSN Messenger .................................................................................... 5-7
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC............................................... 5-11
Microsoft Reader................................................................................. 5-12
Chapter 6 Pocket Internet Explorer......................................... 6-1
The Mobile Favorites Folder................................................................. 6-1
Mobile Favorites .................................................................................... 6-2
Using AvantGo Channels...................................................................... 6-3
Using Pocket Internet Explorer............................................................ 6-3
Chapter 7 Getting Connected ..................................................7-1
Transfer Items Using Infrared............................................................... 7-1
Connect to the Internet......................................................................... 7-2
Connect to Work.................................................................................... 7-4
End a Connection .................................................................................. 7-5
Connect Directly to an E-mail Server .................................................. 7-6
Get Help on Connecting........................................................................ 7-6
Chapter 8 Optional Functions .................................................. 8-1
Home ...................................................................................................... 8-1
How to Make a Backup......................................................................... 8-6
Chapter 9 Additional Information............................................. 9-1
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................... 9-1
Resetting ................................................................................................ 9-3
Clear Memory ........................................................................................ 9-3
Specifications ........................................................................................ 9-4
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Getting Started
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e570
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing a TOSHIBA Pocket PC. Due to the size
and capabilities of this Pocket PC, you can keep your most important
business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand.
Microsoft® ActiveSync® increases the power of your Pocket PC by
allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or laptop
computer with your Pocket PC. Picture yourself in the following
situations:
■ While walking with a colleague, your cellular 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 Pocket PC 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
desktop computer and then synchronize it with your Pocket PC. At
dinner, you pull out your Pocket PC and review your movie options
with your friends. For more information on downloading Web pages to
your Pocket PC, see Chapter 6.
■ A Calendar reminder alerts you that it is time to catch the bus. You
grab your Pocket PC and catch the bus just in time. Because
ActiveSync keeps the information on your Pocket PC 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 desktop 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 desktop computer, a network, or the Internet. For
instructions on setting up your Pocket PC and installing ActiveSync, see
the Quick Start card. The following table is a guide to additional
information to help you use your Pocket PC.
For information on: See this source:
Programs on your
Pocket PC
Additional programs
that can be installed on
the Pocket PC
Connecting to and
synchronizing with a
desktop computer
Last-minute updates
and detailed technical
information
Up-to-date information
on your Pocket PC
This Instruction Manual and device Help. To view
Help, tap and then Help.
The Pocket PC Companion CD.
The Quick Start card or ActiveSync Help on your
desktop computer. To view Help, click Help and
then Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft
ActiveSync folder on the desktop computer and
on the Pocket PC Companion CD.
http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc
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TOSHIBA Pocket PC e570
Chapter 2
Basic Skills
You can easily learn to use your Pocket PC. This chapter describes the
use and customization of your Pocket PC.
Parts Names and Function
Main unit (front view)
Alarm Lamp LED
Microphone
Recording Button
(Program Button 5)
Infrared Port
Reset Switch
Program Button 1, 2, 3, & 4
(from the left)
Battery Switch Lock
Battery Switch
Power Button/Front Light
Touch Screen
Speaker
Cursor Button/Navigation Button
AC Adaptor Jack
Cradle Connecting Port
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The USB 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)
Stylus Holder
Stylus
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CF Card slot
SD Card Slot
Stereo Headphone jack
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Power Button
The power button turns the unit and the front light on and off.
Power button When the power is
off
When the power is
on
Press it for some time. The power turns on. The front light
alternately turns on/off.
Press it quickly. The power turns on. The power turns off.
Battery Switch and Battery Switch Lock
The battery switch supplies/cuts off the battery power to the Pocket PC.
The setting of this switch at shipment is “stop”. When using the
Pocket PC for the first time, slide this switch to the left (the “supply” side)
with the stylus. This switch should be on the “supply” side.
The battery switch lock secures the battery switch to the “supply” side.
Set the battery switch from the “supply” side to the “stop” side while
sliding the battery switch lock to the “release” side with the stylus.
Battery Switch Lock
Release
Stop
Supply
Battery Switch
Alarm Lamp LED
The alarm lamp indicates the machine condition.
Flashing orange When the preset alarm time, which was set
Steady orange Indicates charging of the built-in battery.
Flashing yellow The built-in battery charging process is stopped
Steady green Indicates full charge of the built-in battery.
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through Calendar or Tasks, goes off, the lamp
starts flashing.
due to the ambient temperature being too high
or low. Charge the built-in battery in an ambient
temperature of approx. 5°C to 35°C.
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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 Pocket PC.
■ Ta p: 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 Pocket PC, 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.
The stylus is expendable. 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.
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Battery Charging
A built-in battery is installed in the Pocket PC. When using the Pocket PC
for the first time, set the battery switch to the supply side, then charge the
built-in battery with the supplied AC adaptor.
How to Charge the Battery
You can use two charging methods.
When you connect the AC adaptor and the Pocket PC, turn the unit off.
1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and the cradle as shown in the
figure below, and then insert the Pocket PC into the cradle.
2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and the Pocket PC as shown in the
figure below.
For charging the built-in battery, maintain an ambient temperature from
approx. 5°C to 35°C.
When the lamp is lit in orange during the built-in battery charging, you can
use the Pocket PC.
When the built-in battery is completely charged, the LED alarm lamp color
will change to green.
Carging time to fully charge the built-in battery for the first time or when
completely drained is approximately 3 hours.
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How to Prolong Battery Life
■ Use the Pocket PC with the AC adaptor.
When you use the Pocket PC under the following conditions, the
power consumption will be large. Please use the AC adaptor when:
■ The Pocket PC is operated while connected to your computer.
■ The Pocket PC 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 Pocket PC” in Chapter 2.
■ Turn off the front light.
■ Set the screen brightness to power saving mode. Also shorten the
light turn-off time. For more information, see “Customize Your
Pocket PC” in Chapter 2.
■ Use the Pocket PC with an ambient temperature between 15°C and
25°C. This temperature range is the most effective for the built-in
battery.
■ When you use the Pocket PC in high or low temperature
environments, the operable time is shortened due to the decrease
of the built-in battery capacity.
Battery Life
The built-in battery has a limited life. Repeated charging/discharging of
the built-in battery gradually decreases operable time. When the operable
time has been extremely shortened it is time to replace the built-in battery
with a new one. The built-in battery life is altered depend on use
conditions.
■ Do not leave the Pocket PC in a place of high or low temperature. It
may shorten battery life.
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 Pocket PC will be deleted.
When the low battery status icon or the alarm message appears,
immediately connect the AC adaptor to the Pocket PC and charge the
built-in battery.
■ The built-in battery gradually discharges even if the device is not
being used. When the Pocket PC is left for a long time, the built-in
battery of the Pocket PC may completely discharge.
■ It is recommended to save the Pocket PC’s memory data to your
desktop computer or to a storage card.
■ The manufacturer is not responsible for data change or clearance due
to battery discharge. Please acknowledge that.
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Initial Setup
When using the Pocket PC for the first time, carry out initial setup
according to the procedures below after a built-in battery has been
charged.
1. Press the power button to turn the power on. 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 canceled. 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” in
Chapter 2.
4. Learn the pop-up menu operation.
■ Read the on-screen explanation and then operate the screen.
Display the pop-up menu, and cut and paste the data according to
the screen instructions.
■ When you finished the paste operation, this stage is completed.
Ta p NEXT.
5. Set the ZONE.
■ When tapping the right ▼ 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 Pocket PC.
When you tap the Complete screen, the Today screen appears. For more
information on the Today screen, see “Today screen” in Chapter 2.
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Setup Method of Options
Method of Setting Card into CF Card Slot
To insert a card:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Open the card cover.
3. Insert the CF card confirming the direction of the card. Line up side
groove of the card and the groove edge of the card slot.
Insert the card smoothly and completely to the end.
■ When the card is inserted, the power turns on.
To remove a card:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Open the card cover.
3. Hook your fingers over the protrusion edge of the card, and then pull
the card straight out.
■ When the card is removed, the power turns on.
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Method of Setting Card into SD Card Slot
To insert a card:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Open the card cover.
3. Insert the card with its contact surface (metal contact surface) facing
backward into the Pocket PC.
To remove a card:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Open the card cover.
3. Lightly press down the card until a clicking sound is heard. The card
will pop out slightly from the slot.
4. Pull the card straight up tp remove.
When storage cards are inserted in both the CF and SD card slots, one of
them may only be accessible depending on the application or the Settings
operation (typically, the first storage card inserted is accessed).
Typical examples:
- Notes of Pocket Outlook
- Saving the destination selection of the Options item of the Tools menu
of Pocket Word
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To connect Remote Control-Fitted Earphone Microphone
You can listen to the sound output from your Pocket PC by connecting
the optional remote control-fitted earphone microphone. (See Quick Start
Card.)
Insert the remote control-fitted earphone plug into the stereo headphone
jack as shown in the figure below.
Use the specified remote control-fitted earphone. If you use a different
type of earphone, it may result malfunction.
The connectable pin size of the headphone/earphone is ø3.5 mm mini
plug type.
How to Change the Colour Panel
To remove the Colour Panel, unlock in the direction of the arrow, as
shown below, then detach the Colour Panel by pulling it upward.
To attach a new Colour Panel, insert it along the groove until locked.
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Connecting to a Desktop Computer
Before connecting your Pocket PC to a desktop computer, check the
follows.
■ ActiveSync has been installed on your desktop. (See Chapter 3.)
■ Make sure that the Pocket PC and the desktop computer are both
turned off.
■ The position of connecting port on the computer may differ according
to the computer type.
To Connect Using The Supplied USB Cradle:
1. Connect the USB cradle to your desktop computer as shown in the
illustration below.
2. Insert the Pocket PC into the USB cradle.
■ Make sure that the connector onn the cradle is inserted into the
port on the bottom of the Pocket PC. Data cannot be transferred if
the connection is not made.
■ When your Pocket PC is propery inserted into the cradle, your
Pocket PC will turn on automatically and ActiveSync will opennn
on your PC automatically.
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To connect using a separately sold serial cradle:
1. Connect the serial cradle to the serial port of the desktop computer.
2. Connect the Pocket PC to the serial cradle.
To connect directly using a connection cable:
Connect the Pocket PC directly to your desktop computer using a USB
cable (sold separately).
Connect the Pocket PC directly to your desktop computer using a serial
cable (sold separately).
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Today Screen
When you turn on your Pocket PC for the first time each day (or after 4
hours of inactivity), you’ll see the Today screen. You can also display it by
tapping and then Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance
important information for the day.
Tap to switch to a
program.
Tap to create a new item.
Tap to view notification messages.
Tap to change the volume level or to turn the volume on/off.
Tap to change date and time.
Tap to open the ower information window.
Your day at a glance.
Tap to view connection status.
Following are some of the status icons you may see.
Status Icon Meaning
Turns all sounds on and off and changes the
volume level
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Batteries are charging
Batteries are low
Batteries are very low
Batteries are full
Connection is active
Synchronization is beginning or ending
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Status Icon Meaning
If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to
display them, the Notification icon, , will display. Tap the icon to view all
notification icons.
Programs
You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the
menu. (You can customize which programs you see on this menu. For
information, see “Adjusting Settings,” later in this chapter.) To access
programs, not listed on the drop down menu, tap , Programs, then the
program name.
You can also switch to certain programs by pressing a program button.
Your Pocket PC has 5 program buttons located on the front or the side of
the Pocket PC. The icons on the buttons on the front of the unit identify
the programs they activate. Factory set programs are (from left to right)
Calendar, Tasks, Home and Contacts. The program button on the side is
Notes for voice recording.
Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down
menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the
stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is
not carried out.
The 5 program buttons on your Pocket PC are programmable to activate
other programs than the preset programs.
Synchronization is occurring
Notification that one or more instant messages
were received
Notification that one or more e-mail messages
were received
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The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your
Pocket PC. Look on the Pocket PC Companion CD for additional
programs that you can install onto your Pocket PC.
Icon Program Description
ActiveSync Synchronize information between your
Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create
Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues.
Inbox Send and receive e-mail messages.
Pocket Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites, and download new
Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings,
Tasks Keep track of your tasks.
Pocket Excel Create Excel spreadsheet or view and edit Excel
Pocket PC and desktop computer.
meeting requests.
programs and files from the Internet.
and recordings.
spreadshhet created on your desktop computer.
MSN Messenger Send and receive instant messages with your
Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word
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MSN Messenger contacts.
documents created on your desktop computer.
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Navigation Bar and Command Bar
The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the
active program and current time, and allows you to switch to programs
and close screens.
Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in the
open program. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the
Input Panel button. To create a new item in the current program, tap New.
To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag
the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out.
Tap to change volume or mute the Pocket PC.
Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used.
Tap to select a program.
Tap to see additional programs.
Tap to customize the Pocket PC.
Input panel button. New button.
Menu names.
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Pop-up Menus
With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For
example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly
delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to
a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to
program. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item
name that you want to perform the action on. You will see red circle from
a circle around the spot you are holding the stylus to on this screen, then
the pop-up menu will appear. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and
tap the action you want to perform. Or tap anywhere outside the menu to
close the menu without performing an action.
Tap and hold to display the pop-up menu.
Lift the stylus and tap the action you want.
Tap outside the menu to close it without performing
an action.
Notifications
Your Pocket PC reminds you in a variety of ways when you have
something to do. For example, if you’ve set up an appointment in
Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you’ll be
notified in any of the following ways:
■ A message box appears on the screen.
■ A sound, which you can specify, is played.
■ A light flashes on your Pocket PC.
To choose reminder types and sounds for your Pocket PC, tap
then Settings. In the Personal tab, tap Sounds & Notifications. The
options you choose here apply throughout the Pocket PC.
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Enter Information on Your Pocket PC
You have several options for entering new information:
■ Use the input panel to enter typed text by using the soft keyboard or
other input method.
■ Write directly on the screen.
■ Draw pictures on the screen.
■ Speak into your Pocket PC microphone to record a message.
■ Use Microsoft
®
ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from
your desktop computer to your Pocket PC. For more information on
ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer.
Entering Text Using the Input Panel
Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your
Pocket PC. You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using
Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the
characters appear as typed text on the screen.
To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow
next to the Input Panel button to see your choices.
Select an input method.
Tap to see your choices.
Input panel button.
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