ViewSonic V35 User Manual
ViewSonic
Pocket PC V35
®
User Guide
Table of Contents
Product Registration .. ...... ....... ............................................. ....... .... v
For Your Records ...................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... v
Getting Started
Package Contents ............................... ........................................... 1
Accessories ............................................................................... 1
QUICK START ................................................................................ 2
1 Identifying Components ......................................................... 2
2 Setting the Battery Switch ..................................................... 3
3 Charging the Battery .............................................................. 3
4 Starting Your V35 .......... ...... .............................................. .... 4
5 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync .............................................. 4
6 Connecting to Your PC .......................................................... 5
Register Your Product ............................................................... 6
For More Information ................................... ...... ....... ................. 6
Hardware Features ........................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 7
Front Components ..................................................................... 7
Rear Components ................................................................. .... 8
Right-Side Components ............................................................ 9
Left-Side Components ...............................................................10
Top Components .......................................................................11
Bottom Components ................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ........................11
V35 USB Cradle ......... ....... ...... .............................................. .... 12
Battery Charging Options .................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 13
Expanding the Memory Capacity ....................................................14
Using an SD Card (Optional) .....................................................14
Basic Skills
Using the Stylus ................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .................15
Today Screen ............................... .............................................. .... 16
Status Icons .............................................................. .................17
Navigation Bar and Command Bar ............................................18
Running Programs .................. ...... ....... ........................................... 19
Pop-up Menus ................................................................................20
Notifications .................................................................................... 20
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Entering Information ....................................................................... 21
Entering Text Using the Input Panel ...............................................21
Writing on the Screen ... ...... .............................................. ...... ... 24
Drawing on the Screen ..............................................................27
Recording a Message ................................................................ 28
Using My Text .................................. .......................................... 29
Managing Your V35
Managing Power ... ...... ....... ............................................. ....... ...... ... 31
Power-Saving Tips .................................................................... 31
Managing Memory ...... ....... ...... ....... ............................................. ... 32
Storage and Program Memory .................................................. 32
Memory Cards ....... .............................................. ...... ....... ...... ... 32
SDRAM Memory Allocation ....................................... ....... ...... ... 32
Finding and Organizing Info rmati on ..... ....... ...... ............................. 33
Customizing Your V35 .............................................. ...... ................34
Setting a Password ......................................................................... 35
Adding or Removing Programs ....................................................... 35
Adding Programs .......................................................................35
Removing Programs ............................... ...... ............................. 35
Backing Up Data .............................................................................36
Using Backup ............................................... ....... ...... ....... .........36
Microsoft ActiveSync
Using Microsoft ActiveSync ................................................... ...... ... 39
Synchronizing Data ...................................... ....... ...................... 40
Connecting to Your PC ...................................................................41
Connecting by USB Cable .........................................................41
Connecting by Infrared ..............................................................41
Pocket Outlook
Scheduling Appointm ents /M eeti ngs ............................... ................43
Creating an Appointment .............................. ....... ...... ....... .........44
Using the Summary Screen ....................................................... 45
Creating Meeting Requests ....................................... ....... ...... ... 45
Managing Contacts ...................................... ...... ....... ...................... 46
Finding a Contact ................................................ ...... ....... .........47
Using the Summary Screen ....................................................... 48
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List .......................................................... 49
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Creating a Task .........................................................................50
Using the Summary Screen ............ ........................................... 51
Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas ............................................52
Creating a Note .........................................................................52
Inbox: Sending and Receiving Email ..............................................53
Synchronizing Email Messages .................................................53
Using the Message List ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 53
Managing Email Messages and Folders ...................................55
Companion Programs
Pocket Word ...................................................................................57
Using Pocket Word ......................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 57
Tips for Working in Pock et Wo rd ...............................................58
Pocket Excel ...................................................................................58
Tips for Working in Pock et Ex c el ....................... ....... .................58
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC ........................... .................59
Microsoft Reader ............................................................................60
Getting Books onto Your V35 ....................................................60
Using the Library ....................................................................... 61
Reading a Book ........................................... ...... ........................62
Using Reader Features ............................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 62
Removing a Book ....... ....... ...... ....... ........................................... 63
Other Programs ..............................................................................64
Pocket Internet Explorer
Using Pocket Internet Explorer .......................................................65
Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels ...................................66
Browsing the Internet ................................................................. 66
The Mobile Favorites Folder ...........................................................66
Favorite Links . ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ........................67
Mobile Favorites ... ...... ....... ...... .............................................. .... 67
Conserving Memory ....................... ...... ....... ...... ........................67
Using AvantGo Channels .................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...........68
Getting Connected
Transferring Information Using Infrared ..........................................69
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Resetting your V35 .........................................................................71
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Restoring Factory Defaults ............................................................. 72
Power Problems .......................................................................... ... 73
Memory Problems ............. ...... ....... ...... ....... ................................... 74
Screen Problems ............... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................... 75
Connection Problems .....................................................................76
USB Cradle Connection Pro blems ......................................... ... 76
Infrared Connection Problems ...................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ... 76
Care and Maintenance ................................................................... 76
General Guidelines ................................................................. ... 76
Travel Guidelines ....................................................................... 77
Customer Support .......................................................................... 78
Appendix
Regulatory and Safety Information .................................................79
Class B Regulations ........... .............................................. .........79
European Regulatory Noti c e ..................................................... 80
Battery Replacement ........................................... ...... ....... ...... ... 80
About the AC Adapter ................................................................ 81
About Electrostatic Discharge ...................................................81
Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 82
Specifications ................................................................................. 83
SDRAM Memory Allocation .................. .......................................... 84
Data Loss Disclaimer ...................................................................... 84
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of
ViewSonic Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, the Microsoft Internet Explorer logo graphic, ActiveSync,
PowerPoint, Outlook, DirectX, DirectSound, Pocket Word, MSN, Pocket Excel,
Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft Exchange, and the Windows logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. ClearVue is a trademark of the Westtek
Corporation.
Corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective
companies.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential
damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of
this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation
reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information
in this document may change without notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any
means, for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic
Corporation.
Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as
it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at:
www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic
opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to
ViewSonic.
®
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an
For Your Records
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Model Number:
Document Number:
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1 Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the ViewSonic Pocket PC V35. The V35 is a
Windows
business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft
ActiveSync increases the power of your device by allowing you to synchronize
information on your desktop or laptop computer with your V35.
This chapter introduces you to the internal and external components of the
ViewSonic Pocket PC V35.
®
Powered Pocket PC that enables you to keep your most important
Package Contents
When you unpack the contents of the Pocket PC V35, verify that you have all of
the items listed below.
• ViewSonic Pocket PC V35
•Stylus
• AC adapter
•USB cradle
• SD dummy card (inside the slot)
• Carrying case
®
• ViewSonic Pocket PC V35 Companion CD (contains Microsoft ActiveSync
Microsoft Outlook 2000, ClearVue Image, ClearVue Presentation, and the
V35 User Guide in PDF format)
•User Guide
Accessories
,
You can expand your V35’s capabilities or replace lost parts by purchasing
accessories. Go to www.viewsonic.com for information about V35
accessories.
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QUICK START
Using the V35 for the first time
Identifying Components
1
SD Card Slot
Infrared (IR) Port
Touch Screen
Lanyard Eyelet
Scroll Dial
Record Button
Reset Switch
Program Buttons (4)
Microphone
USB Cradle Connector
Power Button
Stylus
Notification Indicator (Red)
Battery-Char ging Indicator
(Amber)
Headphone
Connector
Speaker
Navigation Pad
Power Connector
(connect to AC adapter)
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Setting the Battery Switch
2
The switch on the back of your Pocket PC V35 should be switched to the ON
(down) position. If this is not the case, please set it to ON.
1 Make sure that theV35 is turned off.
2 Unscrew the rear cap of your stylus. Use the pointed end of the cap to slide
the battery switch to the ON (down) position.
3 The Notification indicator will flash red for approximately 30 seconds, and
then your V35 will automatically turn on and display the Welcome Wizard
screen.
IMPORTANT: Keep the battery switch set to ON (down position) unless
you need to restore factory defaults.
Charging the Battery
3
Connect your V35 to an AC power source.
1
Plug the V35 into the USB cradle.
NOTE: You can also connect the V35 directly to the AC adapter without using
the USB cradle. For more information see “Battery Charging Options” in this
chapter.
2
Plug the appropriate end of the AC adapter into the power connector on the
USB cable.
NOTE: For information about battery replacement, see page 80.
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3
Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a grounded AC outlet.
The battery-charging indicator lights amber when charging is in progress.
4 Fully charging may require a couple of hours. The amber battery-charging
indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: Whenever possible, charge the battery by connecting the V35 to an AC
power source. This will keep the battery charged and prevent data loss or
damage to the battery in case the battery has been kept in a discharged state
for too long.
Starting Your V35
4
Press the power button to turn the V35 on.
The first time you start your V35, the Welcome Wizard screen appears. The
wizard's on-screen instructions will lead you through the setup process. Follow
the instructions to complete the process and begin using your V35.
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
5
A key component of your V35 is the Microsoft ActiveSync® program. With
Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your PC with
information on your V35 and update both with the most recent information.
ActiveSync is already installed on your V35. You need to install ActiveSync on
your PC. Follow the procedure below:
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IMPORTANT:
• Before installation, make sure you have Microsoft Outlook installed
on your PC. If you do not have Outlook, you can install Outlook 2000
from the provided ViewSonic Pocket PC V35 Companion CD.
• Do not connect your V35 to your PC before ActiveSync is installed.
1 Turn on your PC.
2 Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
The ActiveSync installation screen should open immediately. If this does not
happen, double-click Setup.exe and go to Step 3.
3 Click the arrow on the first screen to enter the main screen. Click Start
Here, then click Install ActiveSync 3.5. Click Install to start the
installation.
Connecting to Your PC
6
1 When prompted, connect your V35 to your PC using the USB cradle as
follows:
(1) Place the V35 in the USB cradle.
(2) Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the USB plug.
(3) Connect the USB cable to your PC.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to synchronize the V35 with your PC.
After your first synchronization, the data you have stored on your PC, such as
Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, is copied to your V35. You’re now ready to take
it along with you when you go.
For more information on ActiveSync, see Chapter 4.
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Register Your Product
Go to www.ViewSonic.com to register your V35. You will need to know the
serial number of your V35 (see the back of the V35). To help with identification
in the event of theft or loss, keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your
purchase.
For More Information
For information on: See this source
Complete information for operating the
V35
Programs on your Pocket PC V35 User Guide or ActiveSync Help on your PC.
Additional programs that can be
installed on your Pocket PC
Connecting to and synchronizi ng wi th
a PC
ViewSonic Customer Support Chapter 10 of the V35 User Guide
Troubleshooting V35 User Guide
Last-minute updates and tech ni cal
information
The latest on Windows Powered
Pocket PCs
V35 User Guide (In addition to the paper version, the User
Guide is also available as a PDF file on the ViewSonic Pocket
PC V35 Companion CD.)
ViewSonic Pocket PC V35 Companion CD
V35 User Guide or online Help. Tap Help on the Start menu to
view Help.
The Read Me files in the “Microsoft ActiveSync” folder on your
PC or the ViewSonic Pocket PC V35 Companion CD
The Microsoft Mobile Devices Web site:
www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc
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Hardware Features
The illustrations below introduce you to the various buttons, connectors, ports,
and other features of your V35.
Front Components
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6
1
2
3
5
4
Ref Component Description
Touch Screen Selects menu commands or input text.
1
Program Buttons Provides a quick way to run a specific program. By default,
2
Microphone Receives sound and voice to record voice notes.
3
Directional Pad Move up, down, left, or right in a document.
4
Speaker Sends out music or audible reminders and alerts.
5
Battery Charge
6
Indicator
Notification
7
Indicator
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they are Notes, Calendar, Contact, and Tasks buttons (left
to right).
Glows amber when battery is being charged and turns O ff
when battery is fully charged.
Informs you about scheduled appointments, alarms,
reminders, and voice recording status.
Rear Components
Ref Component Description
Battery Switch Restores your V35 to the factory default settings and clears
1
all data stored in RAM.
NOTE: Always leave the switch in the ON (down) position
unless you need to perform a hard reset.
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Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description
Stereo Headphone
1
Connector
Connects stereo headphones.
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Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description
Lanyard Eyelet Lanyard attaches to this opening.
1
Scroll Dial Selects the highlighted item, or scrolls up or down in a
2
Record Button Record voice notes by pressing and holding this button.
3
Reset Switch Restarts your V35.
4
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document.
Top Components
Ref Component Description
IR Port Beams files to or from other mobile devices using infrared
1
SD Card Accepts an optional Secure Digital card for extended
2
Power Button Turns your V35 On or Off, or turns the backlight On or Off by
3
Stylus Slot Store the stylus i n the stylus s lot when not in use.
4
(IR).
memory capacity or extended capabilities.
pressing and holding this button.
Bottom Components
Ref Component Description
Cradle Connector Connects the V35 to the USB cradle to charge the battery
1
Power Connector Connects t he V35 to the AC adapter when not using the
2
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and to synchronize the V35 with your PC.
USB cradle.
V35 USB Cradle
The USB cradle provides a convenient way to charge your V35 and connect your
V35 to a PC through a USB connection.
Ref Component Description
USB Connector Connects to your PC for data synchronization.
1
Power Connector Connects to the DC plug of the AC adapter.
2
Pocket PC
3
Connector
AC adapter Connects to an AC outlet.
4
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Connects to your Pocket PC V35.
Battery Charging Options
With the cradle
1 Slide your V35 into the cradle.
2 Plug the appropriate end of the AC adapter into the power connector on
the USB.
3 Plug the other end of the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
Without the cradle
Connect the DC plug from the AC adapter to the power connector on the
bottom of the V35, and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
The battery-charger indicator lights amber when charging is taking place.
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• Allow the battery to become fully charged (about two hours).
The amber Battery Charge Indicator turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
Whenever possible, charge the battery by connecting your V35 to an AC power
source. This will keep the battery charged and prevent data loss or damage to
the battery in case the battery has been kept in a discharged state for too long.
Expanding the Memory Capacity
Using an SD Card (Optional)
Your V35 has an SD card slot which accepts an SD (Secure Digital) memory
card. You can purchase an SD card to expand the memory capacity and
capabilities of your V35.
To insert an SD card:
1 Slide the end of the card with the chipped corner into the SD slot (with the
label side and the V35’s front panel facing you).
2 Push the card into the slot until it clicks into place.
To remove an SD card:
• Press the card. When the card pops out slightly, you can remove it.
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2 Basic Skills
This chapter introduces you to the basics of working with programs and
documents on your V35.
Using the Stylus
Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the V35 touch-screen.
NOTE: You can extend the stylus to hold it more comfortably.
• Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options.
• Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select
text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
• Press and hold: Press 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.
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Today Scre en
When you turn on your V35 for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of
inactivity), you will see the Today screen. On the Today screen, you can see at a
glance important information for the day.
You can also display the Today screen by tapping and then tapping Today.
Navigation Bar
Tap to switch
to a program.
Tap to change Volume or Mute all sounds.
Tap to change date and time.
Tap to open an item.
Your day at a glance
Tap to create a new item.
Command Bar
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Tap to view connection status.
Status Icons
When the Today screen is displayed, you may see the following status icons on
the Command bar or Navigation bar. In most cases, you can tap a status icon to
display the associated control panel or more information related to the item.
For example, tap to see information about the battery charging status.
Icon Meaning
Speaker is On
Speaker is Off
Main battery is charging
Main battery is low
Main battery is very low
Main battery is fully charged
Connection is active
Synchronization is beginning or ending
Synchronization is occurring
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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 programs and close
screens.
The Navigation bar and Start menu:
Tap to change Volume or Mute all sounds.
Tap t o quickly select a program
you have recently used.
Tap t o select a program.
Tap to see additional adjustments.
Tap to customize the device.
Use the Command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in
programs. 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, press and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off
the button so that the command is not carried out.
The Command bar:
New button
Menu names
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Input panel button
Buttons
Running Programs
Depending on the program you want to run, you can:
•Tap or tap Start at the top of the screen and select from the menu. (You
can customize which programs you see on this menu. For information, see
section “Customizing Your V35” in Chapter 3).
• Tap and then tap Programs to access additional programs. Tap the icon
to run the program.
• Press program buttons on the front of your V35 to open the program. The
icons on the buttons identify the programs they are associated with. (You
can customize which programs are associated with the buttons. For
information, see the section “Customizing Your V35” in Chapter 3).
The following table contains a partial list of the program icons on your V35.
Icon Program Description
ActiveSync Synchronize information between your V35 and PC.
Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create
Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues.
Inbox Send and receive email messages.
meeting requests.
Pocket Internet
Explorer
Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and
Tasks Keep track of your tasks.
Pocket Excel Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel
Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word
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Browse Web and WAP (Wide Area Protocol) sites,
and download new programs and files from the
Internet.
recordings.
workbooks created on your PC.
documents created on your PC.
P op-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 email message to a contact. The actions
in the pop-up menus vary from program to prog ram. To access a pop-up menu,
press and hold the stylus on the name of the item that you want to perform the
action on.
When the menu appears, lift the stylus, then tap the action you want to
perform. Or tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without
performing an action.
Press and hold to display the pop-up menu.
Using the tip of the sylus, tap the
action you want.
Tap outside the menu to close it (when you
decide not select an option on the menu).
Notifications
Your V35 reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do. For
example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date
in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you will be notified in any of the following ways:
• A message appears on the screen.
• A sound, which you can specify, is played.
• The notification LED flashes.
To choose reminder types and sounds for your V35, tap Settings on the Start
menu. On the Personal tab, tap Sounds & Notifications.
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Entering Information
You have several options for entering new information:
• Use the Input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft (on-screen)
keyboard or other input methods.
• Write directly on the screen.
• Draw pictures on the screen.
• Speak into the microphone to record a message. For more information on
using the microphone, see the section on “Recording a Message”.
Entering Text Using the Input Panel
Use the Input panel to enter information in any program on your V35.
You can either type using the soft (on-screen) keyboard or write using the Block
Recognizer or Letter Recognizer. In any 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
When you use the Input panel, your V35 anticipates the word you are typing or
writing and displays it above the Input panel. When you tap the displayed word,
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