UBiQUiO 503G User Manual

User Manual Version 2.1

PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server, Windows Mobile,
ActiveSync, Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or
other countries.

THIS DEVICE IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE
BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS
CHARGING.

YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH
THE DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where ammable materials

exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions.

Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in bodily injury or even

death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service
or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust,
or metal powders.

PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS

Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate
that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is
being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when
using the recording feature of your Pocket PC Phone.

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to offset possible
legal liabilities and damages.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery. Other usage
may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system
and its communications network, using this product on board an airplane is against the
law in most countries.

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

Do not use this product at gas or refueling stations. The use of this product is also
prohibited in fuel storehouses, chemical plants, and locations containing explosives.

SAFETY FOR ENVIRONMENTS

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling
areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

Please be aware that Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in
bodily injury or even death.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handhold
devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hand-free devices
as an alternative is allowed.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is
forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.

NONIONIZING RADIATION

This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition only to ensure
the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio
transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment
and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be
allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.

1 Getting Started 10

1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories 11

Front, top, and left-side view 11

Back and right-side view 13
The QWERTY keyboard 14
Accessories 15

1.2 Inserting the SIM Card 16

1.3 Battery Information 16

Checking the battery power 17
Charging the battery 17
Low battery 17

1.4 Starting Up 17

Turning the device on and off 17
Calibrating the Device 18
Managing screen settings 18

1.5 The Today Screen 18

Indicators 20

1.6 Using the Start Menu 21

Program Indicators 21

2 Entering and Searching for Information 23

2.1 Introduction 24

Showing or hiding the Input Panel 24

2.2 Using the Keyboard 25

Using the standard on-screen Keyboard 25
To enter text using the on-screen Keyboard 25
To enlarge the on-screen Keyboard 25

2.3 Using Letter Recognizer 25

To use Letter Recognizer 26

2.4 Using Block Recognizer 26

To use Block Recognizer 26

2.5 Using Transcriber 26

To start Transcriber 26
To write using Transcriber 27
To enter punctuation and symbols 27
To edit text 27
Transcriber Gestures 27
The Transcriber toolbar 28

2.6 Drawing and Writing on the Screen 28

To wet the input mode for Notes 29
To write a note 29
To draw in a note 29

2.7 Recording a Note 29

To create a voice note 30
To change recording formats 30

2.8 Searching for Information 30

To search for a le or an item 30

3 Using Phone Features 31

3.1 Using the Phone 32

The Phone screen 32
Entering your PIN 33

Turning ight mode on and off 33
Adjusting the device volume 33

3.2 Making a Call 34

Making a call from Phone 34

Phone Screen 34
Making a call from Contacts 34
To specify the number to dial 34
Making a call from Call History 35
Making a call from Speed Dial 35
To create a Speed Dial entry 35

3.3 Receiving a Call 35

To answer or reject an incoming call 35

To end a call 35

3.4 In-call Options 35

To put a call on hold 35
To switch between two calls 36
To set up a conference call 36
To turn on and off the Speakerphone 36
To mute a call 36

3.5 Additional Dialing Information 36

Making an emergency call 36
Making an international call 36
Synchronizing Your Device 37
To install and set up ActiveSync 39

4.2 Synchronizing Information 39

To synchronize Outlook information 39
To start and stop synchronization 40
To change which information is synchronized 40
To synchronize directly with Exchange Server 40

4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth 41

To synchronize with a PC via Bluetooth 41

4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures 41

To change Media synchronization settings 41
To set up a sync relationship with a storage card 41

5 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone 42

5.1 Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone 43

Today screen settings 43
Customizing the Today screen 43
Adding a custom background image 43
To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen 44
To customize the Start menu 44
To set Date / Time / Language / Regional Options 44
To set the time and date 44
To set an alarm 45
To set the time and date for a different location 45
To change language and regional settings 45
Personal and system settings 45
To reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons 45
To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen 46
To enter owner information 46

To choose how to be notied by events or actions 46
To adjust the speed for scrolling 46
To nd the operating system version number 46

To get detailed device information 46
To change the device name 46
Why is the device name important? 47
To make the battery last longer 47

To adjust the brightness of the backlight 47

To set the backlight to dim after a time delay 47
Phone settings 47
To change the ring tone 47
To change the ring type 47
To change the keypad tone 48
Phone services 48
To choose the services 48
Networks 48
To change phone network settings 48
To set preferred networks 48

5.2 Add and Remove Programs 48

To add programs 49
To remove programs 49

5.3 Manage Memory 49

To see how much memory is available 49
To see available storage card memory 49
To free up program memory 50
To close a program 50

5.4 Back Up Files 50

To copy les to a storage card 50
To copy a le using ActiveSync 51
To save les on a storage card automatically 51

5.5 Protect Your Device 51

To protect your phone with a PIN 51
To protect your device with a password 52
To change your password 52
To display owner information on the Today screen 52

5.6 Reset Your Pocket PC Phone 53

To perform a soft reset 53
To perform a hard reset 54

6 Getting Connected 55

6.1 Connecting to the Internet 56

To connect to the Internet via ISP 56
To connect to a private network 57
Reset or modify the network card settings on your device 57

6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile 58

To start Internet Explorer Mobile 58
To choose a Home page 58
To transfer favorites from your PC 58
To add a favorite 58
To delete a favorite or folder 58
To change the size of text on Web pages 58
To show or hide pictures on Web pages 58

To change how Web pages ll the screen 59

To clear the History list 59
To save a picture from a Web page 59
To change cookies and security settings 59

To delete temporary Internet les 59

6.3 Using Bluetooth 60

To turn on or off Bluetooth on your device 60
Bluetooth modes 60
To make your device discoverable 60
Bluetooth partnerships 60
To create a Bluetooth partnership 61

To accept a Bluetooth partnership 61
To rename a Bluetooth partnership 61
To delete a Bluetooth partnership 61
To beam information using Bluetooth 61
To use a Bluetooth device as a modem 62

To congure and use a Bluetooth device as a modem 62

6.4 Using Wireless Manager 62

To connect to a Wi-Fi network 62
To check the Wireless LAN status 63

7 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook 65

7.1 Email and Text Messages 66

To set up an email account 66
To compose and send a message 68
To reply to or forward a message 68
To add an attachment to a message 68
To receive attachments 68
Downloading messages 69
To download messages from the server 69
Managing folders 70

7.2 MMS Messages 70

To set up MMS 70
To access MMS 71
To set up a MMS account 71
Managing MMS messages 71
To start composing an MMS message 71
To create a MMS message from a template 72

To add predened text strings to a MMS message 72

To add an audio clip to a MMS message 73
To reply to a MMS message 73
To view a MMS message 73
To set advanced options for a MMS message 73
To change MMS settings 73

To congure MMS settings 74

7.3 Windows Live Messenger 75

To start Windows Live Messenger 75
To sign in or out 75
To add or delete contacts 75
To send an instant message 76
To block or unblock contacts 76
To check your own Messenger status 76
To change your display name 76

7.4 Calendar 76

To schedule an appointment 76
To send a meeting request 77
To set a default reminder for all new appointments 77

7.5 Contacts 77

To create a contact 77
To change contact information 78
To work with the contact list 78

To nd a contact 78

7.6 Tasks 78

To create a task 78
To change the priority of a task 79
To set a default reminder for all new tasks 79

To show start and due dates in the task list 79
To locate a task 79

7.7 Notes 80

Entering information in Notes 80
To set the default input mode for Notes 80
To create a note 80

8 Experiencing Multimedia 81

8.1 Using the Camera 82

To launch the Camera 83
Capturing the pictures 83
Capturing a video 83
Camera Tools 83
Exiting From Camera 84

8.2 Use Pictures & Videos 84

To copy a picture or video clip to your device 84
To view pictures 84
To play videos with audio 85
To view slide shows 85
To sort pictures and video clips 85
To delete a picture or video clip 85
To edit a picture or video clip 85
To set a picture as the Today screen background 86
To send pictures and video clips via email 86
To beam a picture 86
To assign pictures to contacts 86
To use advance options 86

8.3 Use Windows Media Player 87

About the controls 87
About the screens and menus 87
Playback screen menu 88
Now Playing screen menu 88
Library screen menu 88

About licenses and protected les 89

To play items on your device 89
To play an item on a network 89

To copy les to your device 90

Accessibility for people with disabilities 90
Troubleshooting 90

9 Using Other Applications 91

9.1 Word Mobile 92

To create a le 92

Unsupported features in Word Mobile 93
To get more help about Word Mobile 93

9.2 Excel Mobile 93

Unsupported features in Excel Mobile 94

9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile 95

To start a slide show presentation 95
To stop a slide show 95
To navigate between slides 95

9.4 Using Java 95

To install MIDlets from the Internet 96
To install MIDlets from a PC 96
To install a MIDlet/MIDlet suite 96
To run MIDlets on your device 97

To manage MIDlets 97
To change the name of a MIDlet 97
To uninstall a MIDlet 97

To congure MIDlet security 97

Appendix 98

A.1 Regulatory Notices 99

Regulatory Agency IDs 99
European Union Notice 99

Modications 100

Important Health and Safety Information 100
Safety Precautions for RF Exposure 100
General Precautions 101
Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit 102
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 102
SAR Information 102

A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync4.5 103
A.3 Troubleshooting 103

Power & Battery 103
ActiveSync 104
Problem 104
Display & Sound 104
Connection & Bluetooth 104
Operating 105
Memory 105
Media Player 105
Phone 105

A.4 Specications 106

System Information 106
Display 106
GSM/EDGE Module 106
Camera Module 106
Physical 106
Controls and Lights 106
Audio 107
Connection 107
Expansion Slots 107

Chapter 1

Getting Started

1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories

1.2 Installing the SIM Card

1.3 Battery Information

1.4 Starting Up

1.5 The Today Screen

1.6 Using the Start Menu

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1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories

Front, top, and left-side view

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No. Item Function

Press this button to turn off your device temporarily and
switch the device to sleep mode. Press and hold (about 5

1 POWER Button

2 Power LED Bi-color LED Power indicator, battery charging status.

3 Front Camera Lens Use this front built-in camera for video calls

4 Speaker Listen to audio media or phone call.

5 Touch Screen Use to write, draw, or make selections with the stylus.

6 START menu KEY Press this button to active your START menu.

7 Left SOFT KEY Performs the command shown in the label above the button.

8 Right SOFT KEY Performs the command shown in the label above the button.

9 OK Button Press this button to perform the command highlighted.

10 END Button

seconds) this button to turn off your device completely. When
your device is in sleep mode, you can still receive calls;
however, the phone function is off when you turn the device
off completely.

Press this button to end a call or silence the ring from an
incoming call. Also, press this button to return to the Start
screen from any location.

11 Messaging Press this button to quick start Messaging.

12 Navigation Pad

13 Video phone Press this button to access the video phone.

14 TALK Button

15 Microphone

16 Sync Connector

17 Earphone Jack

18 Scroll Wheel

19 Side OK Button Press this button to exit the current performance.

20 CAMERA Button Press to launch the camera. Press again to take a picture.

Press the navigation pad to scroll left, right, up or down on
the display; press the center button to enter a selection.

Press this button to make a call to the name or number shown
on the screen or to answer a call.

Do not cover the microphone with your hand during phone
call

Use this connector for synchronizing data or recharging the
battery. You can insert USB cable or multi-head AC adapter
provided with the device to this connector.

Connect a compatible headset to the connector of your
device.

Scroll through any menu with your thumb and press the scroll
wheel to make a selection.

Back and right-side view

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No. Item Function

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22 Zoom button Use this key to adjust the zoom of Micros mode.

23 Camera Lens Use this built-in camera to take photos or video clips.

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25 Cover Latch Slide this latch to release the battery cover.

26 Stylus

MicroSD Card
Slot

External Speaker Allows you to listen audio media or hands-free calls

Insert a storage card (MicroSD) for storing data.

Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the
touch screen.

The QWERTY keyboard

Your device provides you with a QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to a standard
keyboard of PC.

You can do the following actions with the QWERTY keyboard:

To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or ngers.

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To use all uppercase letters, press twice.

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To type a single uppercase letter, press , and then press the corresponding

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key.
To enter a number or symbol (labeled in red color), press and then press

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the corresponding key.
Press the Left/Right SOFT KEY ( ) to perform the command shown

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in the label above the key.
Press to verify your data entries or exit the program in use.

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Press to open the Start menu.

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Press the arrow keys ( ) for directional movement.

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Accessories

The following accessories are provided with the device:

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International multi-

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head AC adapter

2 USB cable Connect your device to PC and synchronize data.

3 Stereo headset

4 USB Cradle

Recharge the device battery. Includes adapter heads for US,
EU, UK and Asia.

Provide a Send/End button. You can use the button to pick
up and hang up incoming and outgoing calls. To use it, plug
into Earphone Jack.

Synchronize & charge your device. Connects to your PC’s
USB port. Features a USB port on the back of the cradle.

1.2 Inserting the SIM Card

Follow these steps to insert a GSM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card which
is provided by your local network service provider. The SIM card may contain your
phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory.

Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM cards will not
function within this device. The customer should consult with their service provider
for a replacement SIM card. There may be a fee for this service.

1.

Always switch the device off, and disconnect the charger before removing
the battery.
Slide the back cover to remove it from the phone

2.

If the battery is installed, use the nger grip to lift the battery from the battery

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compartment. Then, insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its gold
contacts facing down (the cutoff corner of the SIM card should match the
cut-off corner in the device.

Replace the battery and gently push down to snap it into place.

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Replace the battery cover.

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1.3 Battery Information

This device is intended for use with a Li-ion polymer battery. Use only batteries,
chargers and enhancements approve by the manufacturer. Battery performance

depends on many factors, including wireless service provider’s network conguration,

signal strength, temperature of the environment in which you operate your device,
the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to your device’s
connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.

Battery life estimates (approximations):

Standby time: 150 ~ 200 hours

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Talk time (Screen off): 3.5 ~ 5 hours

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Warning! To reduce risk of re or burns.

Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.

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Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in re

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or water.

Do not expose to temperatures above 60oC (140oF).

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Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.

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Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.

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Checking the battery power

Tap the battery level icon ( ) on the Today screen.

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Select Start > Settings > System tab > Power.

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Charging the battery

New batteries are shipped partially charged. Install and charge the battery before
use with this device. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after
several complete charge and discharge cycles. To charge the battery:

Connect your device directly to an external power source.

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Plug the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.

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Low battery

When the low-battery warning appears, the following actions are suggested:

Immediately save your current data.

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Recharge the battery.

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Turn off the device.

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1.4 Starting Up

Turning the device on and off

To turn the device on, press the POWER button. When you turn the device on for

the rst time, you are asked to complete a calibration process. For more information,

see “Calibrate the device” on page 18.

To turn the device off, press POWER again.

Note Pressing the POWER key turns your device off temporarily and switches

the device to sleep mode. However, messages and calls can still be
received while the device is in sleep mode.

Calibrating the Device

Calibrating the device screen involves using the stylus to tap the centre of a cross
as it moves around the screen.

If the device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these steps to re­calibrate it:

Select Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.

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On the General tab, select Align Screen, and follow the instructions on the

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screen.

Managing screen settings

The device touch screen has three orientation modes: Portrait, Landscape (right­handed) and Landscape (left-handed). Because your UBiQUiO 503G screen is

horizontal, the normal orientation is Landscape. Choosing portrait mode will rotate
the screen 90°.

1.5 The Today Screen

The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments
and status indicators. To open the program, tap the associated section on the
screen.

To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.

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To customize the Today screen display, which includes the background

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image, select Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.

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It displays icon in the title bar while in the 3G or 3.5G network.

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Tap to open the Start menu.

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Tap to view connectivity status.

2.

Indicates the radio signal strength.

3.

Tap to conguration the phone settings.

4.

Tap to control device/ringer volume level.

5.

Indicates the battery status. Tap to enter the Power Settings screen

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Displays the current time.

7.

Displays the current date. Tap to setup date, time, alarm, and more.

8.

Tap to start the Wireless Manager

9.

Tap to set owner information

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Your day at a glance with reminders. Tap to open the related program:

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Messaging, Tasks, and Appointments.
Tap to lock or unlock the device. : locked; : unlocked.

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Tap to open the Phone screen.

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Tap to open the Contacts screen.

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Indicators

Following are some of the status icons that you may see on your device.

Icon Description

Indicates the battery is fully charged

Indicates the battery is very low

Battery charging

Sound on.

Sound off

Ringer in vibration mode

Connection is active

Connection is not active

Synchronization in progress

Synchronization error.

Indicates maximum signal strength

No signal

Phone is turned off

No phone service

Searching for phone service

Voice call in progress

Calls are forwarded

Call on hold

Missed call

GPRS connected

New email or text messages

There are more notications. Tap the icon to view all.

Indicates Wi-Fi is turned on.

Indicates the device is locked: Device unlocked

WiFi is connected

WiFi data call

GPRS available

Now in 2.75G

Now in the 3G or 3.5G;
Network: WCDMA or HSDPA

1.6 Using the Start Menu

The Start menu which is located at the top left corner of the Today screen displays a
list of programs. It lets you close a screen and switch from one program to another.
To start a program, scroll through the programs list and then press the ENTER
button, or tap a program with the stylus.

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Tap to open the Today screen.
Tap to start a program. The items displayed in Start menu can be customized

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by tapping Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.
Tap to start a recently-used program.

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Tap to view and select more programs that are installed in your device.

4.

Tap to change device settings.

5.

Tap to see a Help topic for the current screen.

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Program Indicators

Following indicators are some of the icons for the programs that are already installed
on your device.

Icon Description

ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your device and a PC.

Calculator Performs basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition,

subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Calendar Keeps track of your appointments and creates meeting

requests.

Camera Snaps photos or shoots video clips with accompanying audio.

Contacts Keeps track of your friends and colleagues.

File Explorer Enables you to organize and manage les on your device.

Games Lets you play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker and

Solitaire.

Ofce Mobile Lets you create, view and edit Excel workbooks,

PowerPoint slides and Word documents.

Help Enables you to see Help topics for a program on your device.

Internet Explorer Internet Explorer browses Web and WAP sites, and

downloads new programs and les from the Internet.

JAVA Enables you to download and install Java applications, such as

games and tools, on your device.

Messaging Sends and receives email and text messages.

Notes Creates handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings.

Phone Makes and receives calls, switches between calls and sets

up conference calling.

Pictures & Videos Collects, organizes, and sorts picture and video

les in the My Pictures folder of your device or on a storage card.

Messenger Sends and receives instant messages with your MSN

Messenger contacts.

Search Enables you to search contacts, data, and other information

on your device.

SIM Manager Collects, organizes and sorts the contact list stored

in your SIM card.

Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.

Windows Media Enables the multimedia function on your device.

Voice Commander A Speech Dialog System that provides natural

human interface for you to communicate seamlessly with mobile
devices.

Internet Sharing It enables a Windows Mobile powered device

connected to the internet to act as a Network Access Point to devices
connected to it.

Windows Live Establish an internet connection. You can sync Contacts

and Messenger and Email.

WorldCard Mobile Capture and edit your Business Cards, and export

Business Cards information.

Chapter 2

Entering and Searching for Information

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Using the Keyboard

2.3 Using Letter Recognizer

2.4 Using Block Recognizer

2.5 Using Transcriber

2.6 Drawing and Writing on the Screen

2.7 Recording a Note

2.8 Searching for Information

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2.1 Introduction

When you start a program or select a eld that requires text or numbers, the Input

Panel becomes available automatically. Input Panel provides various input methods
which are available on your device, including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter
Recognizer, and Transcriber. By default, the Input Panel icon appears on the
menu bar to indicate which input method is currently selected. The Input Selector
arrow (shown at the right side of the Input Panel icon) opens a list of available input
methods.

Showing or hiding the Input Panel

Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar. •

Example:

Input Panel icon

Icon Input method

The on-screen keyboard

Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer

Transcriber

Input Panel (Keyboard)

Input Setector arror

2.2 Using the Keyboard

To enter text, symbols, and numbers, you can either type using the QWERTY
Keyboard or the standard on-screen Keyboard. To use the QWERTY keyboard,

see the instruction in Chapter 1.

Using the standard on-screen Keyboard

The on-screen Keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You can enter text
by tapping keys on the keyboard that is displayed on the screen.

To enter text using the on-screen Keyboard

In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Keyboard.

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Enter text by tapping keys on the on-screen Keyboard.

2.

To enlarge the on-screen Keyboard

Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Options.

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In the Input method list, select Keyboard.

2.

Tap Large Keys.

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2.3 Using Letter Recognizer

With Letter Recognizer, you can write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation,
which can be converted into typed text.

To use Letter Recognizer

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In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap Letter Recognizer.

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Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.

Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box.

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Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle) area of the box.

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Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.

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Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in either area of the box and then

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writing the desired character.

Note Letter Recognizer is available only when text entry is possible.

Tip For help with writing characters with Letter Recognizer, tap the question

mark near the writing area.

2.4 Using Block Recognizer

With Block Recognizer, single strokes can be used to write letters, numbers,
symbols, and punctuation, which can be converted into typed text.

To use Block Recognizer

In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap Block Recognizer.

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Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.

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Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box.

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Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.

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Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping in either area of the box and then

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writing the desired character.

Note Block Recognizer is available only when text entry is possible.

Tip For help with writing characters with Block Recognizer, tap the question

mark near the writing area.

2.5 Using Transcriber

Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive,

print, or a combination of both. Transcriber works transparently in the background
of programs, recognizing words with its integrated dictionary. When Transcriber is
turned on, it interprets stylus movement anywhere on the screen as handwriting
input. For more information about using Transcriber, see Help on your device.

To start Transcriber

Start a program that accepts user input, such as Word Mobile.

1.

Tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Transcriber. The Transcriber

2.

introductory screen appears.

To write using Transcriber

In a program, position the cursor where you want the text to appear.

1.

Use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen. The handwriting will be

2.

converted to text shortly after you lift the stylus from the screen.

To enter punctuation and symbols

Transcriber comes with an on-screen keyboard that provides an easy way to add
punctuation or a special symbol to existing text.

In a program, tap on the Transcriber toolbar. The keyboard remains visible

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until the button is tapped again.

Tips To reposition the keyboard, tap and hold the title bar, then drag to the

desired location. When no text is selected, you can also open the keyboard
by performing the gesture.

To edit text

In a program, draw a line across the text which you want to edit.

1.

After you lift the stylus from the screen, the line will disappear and the

2.

selected text will be highlighted.
Do either of the following actions:

3.

Rewrite the text.

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Use gestures to capitalize letters, insert a space, and so on. For information

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about using gestures, see “Transcriber Gestures” in this chapter.

Transcriber Gestures

Use quick strokes of the stylus to edit your text or to insert returns, spaces, or tabs.

Do To

Insert a paragraph return at the cursor. The horizontal portion of the
gesture must be at least two times longer than the vertical portion.

Insert a space at the cursor. The horizontal portion of the gesture must be
at least two times longer than the vertical portion.

Move the cursor one space back and erase any text. Do the gesture by
drawing a line from right to left.

Open the alternate words menu if a word is selected, or the onscreen
Transcriber keyboard if no text is selected. Do the gesture by drawing a
line straight down and back up.

Change the capitalization of a selected letter, word, or block of text. Do
the gesture by drawing a line straight up.

Undo the last action. Do the gesture by drawing a line straight up and
back down.

Copy the selected text. Do the gesture by drawing a line from left to right
and back.

Cut the selected text. Do the gesture by drawing a line from right to left
and back.

Paste copied or cut text. Do the gesture by drawing a line from the lower
left of the screen diagonally up toward the right and back down to the
right.

Insert a tab. The horizontal portion of the gesture must be at least two
times longer than the vertical portion.

Tip You can also use the Enter, Space or Backspace buttons on the

Transcriber toolbar.

The Transcriber toolbar

The Transcriber toolbar, which appears at the bottom of the screen when Transcriber
is open, provides easy access to several tools, Enter, Space, Backspace buttons,
Left and Right arrow buttons.

Tap To

Open the Options dialog box, where you can set options such as writing
direction, text entry, and shorthand.

Open Letter Shapes, where you can set your personal writing styles to
maximize recognition.

Use the miniature keyboard to quickly enter numbers, punctuation, and
other symbols.

Change the character recognition mode.

a mode. This is the default for optimum handwriting recognition.

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123 mode. Numbers and some letters are allowed and the calculator

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is activated.
A mode. All letters are automatically capitalized.

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If you are in A or 123 mode, recognition returns automatically to the
default mode once you lift the stylus.

Insert a space at the cursor.

Insert a paragraph return at the cursor.

Move the cursor one space to the left.

Move the cursor one space to the right.

Move the cursor one space back and erase any text.

Open Transcriber Help.

2.6 Drawing and Writing on the Screen

With your device, you can draw directly on the screen, or write on the screen and
save notes in your own handwriting. To do this, input mode should be set to Writing
in Notes. If you prefer to use handwriting or frequently add drawings to your notes,

you may nd it helpful to set Writing as the default input mode. If you prefer typed

text, set Typing as the default input mode.

For more information on what you can do with Notes, see “Notes” in Chapter 7.

Drawing on the Screen

To wet the input mode for Notes

Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

1.

In the note list, tap Menu > Options….

2.

In the Default mode box, select one of the following:

3.

Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.

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Typing if you want to create a typed note.

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Tap OK.

4.

To write a note

Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

1.

In the note list, tap New.

2.

Write your text on the screen.

3.

Tap OK to return to the note list if nished.

4.

Notes To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as dots

appear, quickly drag across the writing before they form a complete circle.

If a letter crosses three ruled lines, it is treated as a drawing rather than

text.

To draw in a note

Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

1.

In the note list, tap New.

2.

To draw on the screen, use the stylus

3.

A selection box appears around your drawing.

4.

Tap OK to return to the note list if nished.

5.

Note Tap and hold the drawing briey to select a drawing. When you lift the

stylus, the drawing is selected.

2.7 Recording a Note

You can create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a recording to
a note. For more information about creating, changing, or saving notes, see “Notes”
in Chapter 7.

To create a voice note

Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

1.

Do one of the following:

2.

To create a stand-alone recording, record from the note list.

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To add a recording to a note, create or open a note.

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If you do not see the Recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording

3.

Toolbar.

Tap the record icon ( ) to begin recording.

4.

Hold your device’s microphone near your mouth or other source of sound.

5.

Tap the stop icon ( ) when nished recording.

6.

If you add a recording to a note, tap OK to return to the note list when

7.

nished.

An icon will appear in the note when recording in an open note.

8.

The recording will appear in the note list when creating a stand-alone

9.

recording.

Tip To quickly create a recording, press the RECORD button. When you

hear the beep, begin your recording. Release the button when you are

nished.

To change recording formats

Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input.

1.

Tap the Options tab, select the format you want in the Voice recording

2.

format list.
Tap OK.

3.

Note Recording formats can also be changed within Notes. In the note list,

tap Menu > Options > Global Input Options link (at the bottom of the
page).

2.8 Searching for Information

You can search for les and other items stored on your device in the My Documents
folder or on a storage card. You can search by le name or by words located in

the item. For example, you can search in email messages, notes, appointments,
contacts, and tasks, as well as in online Help.

To search for a file or an item

Tap Start > Programs > Search.

1.

In Search for, enter the le name, word, or other information you want to

2.

search for.
If you have looked for this item before, tap the Search for arrow and select

3.

the item from the list.
In Type, select a data type to help narrow your search.

4.

Tap Search. The My Documents folder and subfolders are searched.

5.

In the Results list, tap the item you want to open.

6.

Note The storage card symbol is displayed next to the names of les saved

on a storage card.