ViewSonic VS10418M Users Manual

V38r Rugged Handheld

with

Pocket PC 2003 Operating System

User Guide

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

Packaged contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Software installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Side views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INITIAL SETUP

1.Remove the back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.Slide the backup battery switch to ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.Install the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.Replace the back panel and close the latch . . . . . . . . 9

5.Remove the protective cover (depending on model) . . 9

6.Connect AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

7.Charge the battery overnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

8.Turn the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

MORE ABOUT SETUP

Battery and power properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Battery power status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Calibrating the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the stylus double-tap rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Enable wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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USING THE V38r

The Today screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Status icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Navigation bar and Command bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Running programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Pop-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Entering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Entering text using the Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Writing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Drawing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Recording formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using My Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MANAGING THE V38r

Managing power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Smart power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power-saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Battery storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Managing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Storage and program memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SD memory capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SDRAM memory allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Memory map for 64/128 MB SDRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Antenna signal properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Finding and organizing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Customizing the V38r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adding/removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adding programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Backing up data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC

Using Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Synchronizing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting to your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

By USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

By infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

POCKET OUTLOOK

Scheduling appointments/meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Creating an appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the summary screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Creating meeting requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Managing contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Finding a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the Summary screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Tasks: keeping a To Do list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Creating a task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the Summary screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Notes: capturing thoughts and ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Creating a note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Inbox: sending and receiving email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Synchronizing email messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Managing email messages and folders . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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COMPANION PROGRAMS

Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Tips for working in Pocket Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Tips for working in Pocket Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Windows Media Player for Rugged Handheld . . . . . . . . 61

Microsoft Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Getting books onto your V38r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Reading a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using reader features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Removing a book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Other programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

POCKET INTERNET EXPLORER

Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels . . . . . . . . . . 68

Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

The Mobile Favorites Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Favorite links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Mobile Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Conserving memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using AvantGo channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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GETTING CONNECTED

Connecting to a network or the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Using an infrared connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Wireless connection information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Wireless connection signal status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Wireless and network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

WLAGS46F1 manual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

VPN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

THE CAMERA

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Install Active Sync & the camera application . . . . . . . . . 77

To un-install the camera application . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Launch the camera application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Take a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

View picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Delete a picture(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

View pictures side-by-side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Compare one picture with another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Make the other side stationary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Download pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Changing the camera setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Exit the camera application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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BAR CODE SCAN

Scan a bar code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Adding different bar code formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE

Reset the V38r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Warm reset – do this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Cold reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Firmware image upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Screen problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Device connection problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

USB dock/cradle connection problems . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Infrared connection problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Travel guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Wireless products disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

APPENDIX

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Compliance and safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Radio frequency interference (RFI) compliance . . . . 110

Data loss disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing the ViewSonic® V38r Rugged Handheld.

Windows

business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. This section
introduces you to the internal and external parts of the V38r and provides initial
setup instructions.

Packaged contents

These items vary depending on the model shipped.

•The ViewSonic V38r may include front protective cover depending on model

• Quick Start Guide

• V38r battery

• AC power adapter

• AC power connector

•USB cable

• Dongle (for communication, AC power, with a USB-A mini and a USB-B port)

• Stylus (1) and stylus tether (1)

• ViewSonic CD with user guide(s), camera application, & Active Sync

®

Pocket PC operating system enables you to keep your most important

For more information on Pocket PC software, go to this Microsoft
Pocket PC website

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/pocketpc/ppc/default.mspx

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Features (if equipped)

• V38r Rugged Handheld

• Dock/cradle connector for optional cradle for input devices

• Wireless 802.11b/g

• 1D CCD Bar code scanner

• Standard joy stick/navigation pad

• SD card slot for extended memory

• Rechargeable battery (Lithium Ion)

• Color display and touch screen

• Synchronize data between desktop/laptop computer and your V38r

• Microphone to record messages, internal speaker

• Fingerprint sensor (depending on model, instructions come with the SDK)

• Camera for snapshots (depending on model)

Software installed

The software listed below is already installed along with the V38r PPC 2003
operating system. Your company’s software development department most likely
ensured that all software is set up for the V38r to perform its designated function(s)
in the field.

• Internet Explorer

• Windows Explorer

• Media Player

• MS WordP ad

• Microsoft Inbox

• Microsoft ActiveSync*

• Microsoft File Viewers
MS Excel Viewer

MS Image Viewer
MS PDF Viewer
MS Word Viewer

*ActiveSync allows you to synchroniz e your V38r with y our PC. ActiveSync may be

on a CD that came with your V38r depending on the model. But, for the latest v ersion
of ActiveSync, go to the Microsoft website to your PC and download ActiveSync to
your PC. For more information on installing ActiveSync, see the step in this guide to

Install MS ActiveSync on your PC.

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Front view

GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna

Fingerprint sensor (depends on
model), programmable button,
used for fingerprint recognition

Power Status LED

Speaker

Display / touch screen

Contacts (programmable)

Power button turns the device ON or

OFF. When changing the battery, press

the power button to put the device into

suspend mode for 5 minutes.

Home button (programmable) shows

the main screen on the desktop to add

or change details about tasks, etc.

Wireless Antenna Status LED

Calendar button
(programmable) see the Pocket
Outlook section in this guide

Navigation/Joy stick (move
cursor left/right, up/down) or
press to ENTER

Tasks button (programmable)

Internal microphone records
sound and/or voice messages.

See the section on Recording
a Message

IN Port (programmable) from:

• AC Power

• Communication Devices

• Cradle (optional accessory)

Programmable buttons can be changed to a different shortcut/function in Setup.

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Back view

Stylus slot for

storing the stylus

1.3M camera lens aimed at
subject for taking the picture.
CMOS (Complimentary Metal
Oxide Semiconductor) camera
in Camera mode. Take picture
in portrait mode only and view
picture in landscape mode.

Camera flash when you take a
picture

Back cover

(Standard or

extended battery

depends on model)

Latch for back cover

Unlock icon. Turn the
latch to this icon to
release the back cover
to the battery

Lock icon. Turn the
latch to this icon to
lock the back cover

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Side views

SD* (Secure Digital) slot cover for extended memory

Snapshot button (shutter release) in

Camera Mode (right/left-handed in setup),

or scan bar code button in Scan Mode

(pictures and bar codes appear on-screen)

Screw to close or release SD slot cover

> Snapshot button (shutter release) in Camera mode. Picture is

saved to an SD card.

> Scan bar code button in Scan mode

IrDA (Infrared Communication with
other IrDA devices

*The Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card is a flash memory storage device only and is not
compatible with SD I/O cards.

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INITIAL SETUP

The V38r allows you to connect to your PC to view and edit files, wirelessly send/
receive email, and explore the World Wide Web. To get started, do the initial steps
below. For more information, see More About Setup in this guide.

1. Remove the back panel

Turn the latch shown below counter-clockwise and remove the back panel.

Back panel

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2. Slide the backup battery switch to ON

Slide the backup battery switch in the battery compartment to the ON
position. Leave the backup battery switch ON, especially when you need
to change batteries.

WARNING! If you change batteries without the backup switch in the ON

position, all data on SDRAM will be lost .

Backup battery switch

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3. Install the battery

Slide the battery into the battery compartment making sure to line up the pin

connections as shown below.

Pin connections

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4. Replace the back panel and close the latch

Turn the latch clockwise to lock the panel.

Locked

5. Remove the protective cover (depending on
model)

Depending on the model shipped, a protective cover might be included in the

package but not attached to the device. In any event, make sure the cover is off
so you can start using the device. T o remov e the cover, pinch the sides as shown
below and push the cover off.

Protective cover

Cover may be
attached here

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6. Connect AC power

Use only the cords that came with your V38r. Plug the AC power connector to

the V38r while pinching the sides as shown below. Attach the connector to the
AC power cord adapter. Plug the adapter into an AC power wall outlet.

AC power
wall outlet

AC power
connector

Pinch

here

Pinch
here

AC power cord adapter

7. Charge the battery overnight

Charge the battery overnight to ensure that the battery is fully charged before

using the V38r the first time.

WARNING! If the backup battery switch is in the OFF
position when you remove the battery, all data on the
SDRAM will be lost. Leave the backup battery switch in
the ON position while using the device or changing the
main battery.

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8. Turn the power on

Press the power button. The Power Status LED turns green. Initial Setup is
done. Yo u can start using the V38r. For more information, see MORE ABOUT

SETUP in this guide: includes Battery and power properties, Reset,

firmware upgrade, and wireless connection information.

Power button

Power Status LED

Red = battery is charging

Green = fully charged

Blinking red = error

Wireless Antenna LED

Green = excellent
Yellow = good signal
Blinking yellow = very low

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MORE ABOUT SETUP

Battery and power properties

Your V38r has several possible sources for power:
battery or AC (using the AC power connector or the
optional cradle). Use only the cable(s) that came in
the package. CAUTION: Replace the battery with
one of the following V38r series part numbers only:

• Standard Battery part number: BAT-002

• Extended Battery part number: BAT-001

After the Initial setup, the V38r recharges in
approximately two (2) to three (3) hours while not
using or four (4) hours while using the device.
Normally , the V38r operates on battery power alone.
A fully charged battery can last up to four (4) hours
depending on power consumption factors such as the
screen’s brightness setting.

WARNING! If allowed to discharge completely for 2 ~ 4
weeks, the battery may not recharge. If you are not
using the V38r on a daily basis, store the device plugged
into an AC power wall outlet with the AC power adapter
and AC power connector. If you remove the battery

from the device, you loose all data in SDRAM. That’s
why you have to keep the battery charged.

Extended back
cover for
extended battery
(depending on
model)

Battery power status

To determine the main battery’ s current charge level, on the V38r tap the Window’ s
Start button > select the Control Panel > tap the Battery Power icon >
Properties > Battery Status. The Battery Status window opens with the

percentage of power left in the main battery and rates the quality of the external
power connection and backup battery as either Good, Low, or Very Low.

When the V38r is in the cradle and connected with the AC power cord adapter, the
Power LED on top of cradle means the following:

Red = battery charging
Green = fully charged
Blinking Red = error

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The stylus

Use the stylus to “tap” or “double-tap” on the touch screen with icons and to select
menu items. The stylus is also used to “type” on the Input Panel and to write notes
when in handwriting recognition mode. The stylus that came with the device is
designed for the V38r screen. Using other pointers could damage the screen and
may void the warranty.

When the V38r is not being used, slide the stylus into the stylus slot on the top edge
of the V38r shown below. To keep from loosing the stylus, attach the stylus tether
that came in the package to the bracket on the back of the V38r.

Stylus

Stylus slot

Stylus tether

Bracket

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Calibrating the touch screen

If your touch screen is not responding accurately to taps with the stylus, you can
recalibrate the screen as follows.

1Tap Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus > Stylus Properties

> Calibration > Recalibrate (the cross hairs appear).

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to place the stylus on a cross-hair. Rather than

just tapping the screen, hold the stylus in place for a second or two as directed
until the program responds. Repeat this at each corner of the screen.

3 When finished, tap the screen. Recalibration is complete.

Adjusting the stylus double-tap rate

The double-tap rate can also be adjusted in the Settings window:
1Tap Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus > Stylus Properties

> double-tap on the checkerboard graphic to set your double-tap rate.

2Close the Settings window. To save your settings, press the power button which

goes into Suspend mode > wait momentarily > press the power button again
and resume working.

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Enable wireless

Connect the V38r to a network or to the Internet using a wireless connection and a Network
Encryption key. See your IT administrator for wireless setup information.

1Tap Start > Settings > System > the V38r Utility icon []. A window

appears showing the ROM version and the device id.

2 Tap the box at the bottom of the window saying

Wireless Card > tap Yes to enable WLAN.
The WLAN LED blinks as it searches. A
Connectivity window appears. W ait for the list
of wireless APs (Access Point) to appear. A
screen like the one shown on the right
appears. If you do not see the AP that you
want, tap Settings. Select the AP that is
available.

3 Enter the web encryption from your

Administrator. Tap the Network Key tab.

4 Clear the box next to “The key is provided

for me automatically.” Then, enter your
network key in the network key field > tap OK
at the top of the screen. Wait a few seconds till

you see the symbol [ ] at the top of the
screen that looks like a beacon to indicate the status. The status bar [ ] also
appears at the bottom of the screen.

To verify that you are connected properly, tap Start > Programs > the
WMAGS46 icon [] > the Wireless Client window appears to show the
status of the device. To check the IP Address, tap ADVANCED. A pop-up appears

> tap Network Troubleshooting. The IP Address assigned to your device
appears > tap OK. You are now connected wirelessly!

To check the IP Address, tap ADVANCED. A pop-up appears > tap Network
Troubleshooting. The IP Address assigned to your device appears. tap OK.

You are now connected wirelessly!

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For more information

For information on: See this source

Operating the V38r

Programs on your V38r V38r Hardware Guide and Help on your PC.
Additional programs that can be installed

on your V38r

Connecting to and synchronizing with a PC

ViewSonic Customer Support Customer Support section in the Appendix of this guide
Troubleshooting See the Troubleshooting section later in this guide
Last-minute updates and technical

information

The latest on Windows Powered devices

V38r Hardware Guide (a PDF file on the ViewSonic
V38r Companion CD.)

ViewSonic V38r Companion CD

V38r Hardware 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 V38r Companion CD

The Microsoft Mobile Devices Web site:
www.microsoft.com/mobile/

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USING THE V38r

This section introduces you to the basics of working with programs and documents
on your V38r.

The Today screen

The Today screen shown below appears when you turn on your V38r for the first
time each day or after four hours of inactivity. The Today screen shows at a glance
important information for the day: current date, appointments, activities, new email,
and create new documents.

Tap to start to a program

Shows Connection Status to host PC or wireless network

Tap to change Volume or Mute sound coming from speaker

Tap to change date and time

Tap to open an item

Your day at a glance

Tap to create a new item

Another way to show the Today screen is to tap the Windows Start button > tap
Today.

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Status icons

From the Today screen appears, the status icons in the table below appear on the
Command bar or on the Navigation bar (see next page). For more information, tap

the icon and the associated control panel appears. For example, tap to see
information about the battery status.

Icon Description

Active Connection: there is an active connection to host PC
or wireless network

Inactive Connection: no active connection to host PC or
wireless network

Speaker is On

Speaker is Off

Main battery is low

Main battery is very low

Main battery is fully charged

Synchronization is beginning or ending

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Navigation bar and Command bar

The Navigation bar shown below 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:

Windows Start button
Shows Connection Status to host PC or

wireless network

Tap to change Volume or Mute sound.

Navigation bar

Tap to quickly select a program
you have recently used.

Tap to select a program.

Tap to see additional programs.

Tap to customize the device.

Command bar

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.

New

button

Command bar

Menu names

Input Panel
button

Buttons

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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 the
section “Customizing Your V38r”).

• Tap and then tap Programs to access additional programs. Tap the icon to
run the program.

• Press program buttons on the front of your V38r 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 V38r” in this guide).

The following table contains a partial list of the program icons on your V38r.

Icon Program Description

ActiveSync

Calendar

Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues.

Inbox Send and receive email messages.

Pocket Internet
Explorer

Notes

Tasks Keep track of your tasks.

Pocket Excel

Pocket Word

Synchronize information between your V38r and
PC.

Keep track of your appointments and create
meeting requests.

Browse Web and WAP (Wide Area Protocol) sites,
and download new programs and files from the
Internet.

Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and
recordings.

Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel
workbooks created on your PC.

Create new documents or view and edit Word
documents created on your PC.

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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 email message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up
menus vary from program to program. 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 V38r 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-screen.

• A sound, which you can specify, is played.

• The notification LED flashes.

To choose reminder types and sounds for your V38r, tap Settings on the Start
menu. On the Personal tab, tap Sounds & Notifications.

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Entering information

You have the following options for entering new information:

•Use the Input Panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard (on­screen) 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 into any program on your V38r. As you
type with the on-screen Soft Keyboard or write with the Block Recognizer or

Letter Recognizer characters appear as typed text on the screen. For more
information on these options, see the next few pages. But, first do the following:

1 Open a new or existing file in an application like Word or Excel. The Input

Panel button appears at the bottom of the screen in the command bar.

2Tap the Input Panel button as shown below > tap the arrow next to the Input

Panel button. A menu appears.

Tap the arrow for the menu of input methods

Input Panel button: tap to show or hide the Input Panel

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3Tap one of the following input methods on the Options menu shown above: as

you type with any of these options, the Input Panel anticipates the word you
are typing or writing and displays the word above the Input Panel. The more you
use the V38r, the more words it learns to anticipate. To change word suggestion
options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap Start >
Settings > Personal Information tab > Input > Word Completion.

• Block Recognizer: with the Block Recognizer option, a box appears at the
bottom of the Input Panel where you can write a letter with the stylus to
input characters and words. The letter is converted to typed text that appears
on-screen. For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, open Block

Recognizer, and then tap the question mark (?) next to the writing area.

• Keyboard: an on-screen (soft) keyboard displayed at the bottom of the
Input Panel. Tap the keys with your stylus.

• Letter Recognizer: write a letter in the box at the bottom of the Input Panel
with the stylus like you would use a pen on paper. The text is converted to
typed text. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, open Letter

Recognizer and tap the question mark next to the writing area.

• Transcriber: with Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using
the stylus just as you would write with a pen on paper. Unlike Letter
Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more of
information; then, pause and let Transcriber change the written characters
to typed characters. For specific instructions on using Transcriber, open

Transcriber, then tap the question mark in the lower-right corner of the
screen.

Tap here if this is the word
you meant to type

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Writing on the screen

In any program that accepts writing—such as the Notes progr am and the Notes tab
in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks— you can use your stylus to write directly on the
screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you have
written and convert the information to text later.

To write on the screen, tap the Pen button to switch from tapping to writing mode.
This action displays lines on the screen to help you write.

Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen

Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the
documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode.

If you want to edit or format writing, select it first. To select writing:
1 Press and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion

point appears.

2 Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select.
If you write accidentally on the screen, tap Tools, then Undo, and try again. You

can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging the
stylus across the screen.

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Y ou can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text:
press and hold the stylus on the selected words and then tap an editing command on
the pop-up menu, or tap the command on the Edit menu. To convert writing to text,
tap Recognize on the Tools menu.

If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on
the Tools menu (or press and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on
the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing.

Select the text you
want to convert and
tap Recognize on the
Pop-up menu

Your
handwriting is
turned into text

If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates
or return to the original writing. T o do so, press and hold the incorrect word (tap one
word at a time). On the pop-up menu, tap Alternates.

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A menu with a list of alternate words appears. Tap the word you want to use, or tap
the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing.

Tap the word you want to use

Or, tap outside the pop-up window
to return to your original writing

Some tips for getting good recognition are listed below:

• Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. W rite the cross of the “t”
and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word
above. Write periods and commas above the line.

For better recognition, use the Tools menu to increase the zoom level to 300%.

• Write the letters of a word close together and leave big gaps between words.

• Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents,
and some punctuation cannot be converted.

• If you add writing to a word to change it (such as changing a “3” to an “8”) after
you attempt to recognize the word, the writing you add will not be included if
you attempt to recognize the writing again.

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Drawing on the screen

Drawing on-screen is similar to writing on-screen except the way items are selected
and edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, but writing cannot be
resized.

To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box
appears. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing.

The drawing box indicates the
boundaries of the drawing

You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view
your drawing. Tap Tools, then choose a zoom level.

To edit or format a drawing, select the drawing first. To select a drawing, press and
hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple
drawings, deselect the Pen button and drag to select the drawings you want.

Cut, copy , and paste selected dr awings, press and hold the selected drawing and tap
an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap the command on the Edit menu. To
resize a drawing, make sure the Pen button is not selected, and drag a selection
handle.

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Recording a message

In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly
capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a voice message. In
Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In
the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone message or include a
message in a written note. To include the message in a note, open the note first,
then record your message. Or, in the Inbox program, add a message to an email
message as follows:

1 Hold the V38r’s microphone about three inches from your mouth.
2 With a note open, press and hold the on-screen record button on the bottom of

the screen as shown below. If the speaker is not muted, a beep indicates that
your V38r is recording. While holding down the record button, speak into the
microphone. You can also press the button on the left side of the device.

Recorded message icon in a note or in the list
means that a recorded message is attached
to this note. Tap this icon to hear the message

Slider bar. Move the slider bar to go forward or
backward in a message

Record button

Recording toolbar
Tap this icon to show or hide

the Recording toolbar

3 To stop recording, release the record button. Two beeps mean recording stopped.

The new message is attached. The recorded message icon appears in the note
list or in the note as shown above.

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Playing a message

Tap the Record button in the list or in the note as shown below.

Tap this icon to hear the message

Slider bar. Move the slider bar to go

forward or backward in a message

Record button

Recording toolbar

Tap this icon to show or hide

the Recording toolbar

Recording formats

Your V38r supports several formats for voice notes. The formats vary in both the
quality of the recording and the size of the sound file. When selecting a recording
format, you should consider the quality you need as well as how much storage
memory the recording will use on your V38r.

Not all recording formats are compatible with other software or computers. If you
will be sharing your recordings with others or transferring a recording to your PC, be
sure to choose a recording format that is supported by the software used to play
recordings on the other computer.

To select a recording format:
1On the Start menu, tap Settings, and then tap the Input icon.

2On the Options tab in the Input control panel, select a voice recording format

from the drop-down list.

The list of recording formats on your V38r indicates the sample rate, whether the
format is stereo or mono, and how much storage memory is required per second of
recording. You may need to experiment with different sample rates and formats to
determine which format best suits your voice.

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Using My Text

When using Inbox, use My Text to quickly insert a preset or frequently used
messages into the text entry area. To insert a message, tap My Text, and then tap
a message. After inserting a My Text message, you can add text before sending the
message.

To edit a My Text message, on the Tools menu, tap Edit My Text Messages.
Select the message you wish to edit and make desired changes.

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MANAGING THE V38r

This section tells you how to effectively manage power and memory, and how to
add/remove programs, and back up your data.

Managing power

It is important to maintain a continuous power supply to the V38r to prevent data or
files stored in RAM from being damaged. Your V38r can operate either on external
AC power or internal battery power. You will lose any information, programs or

settings that you added if the battery completely runs out of power.

A fully charged battery should provide power for using up to 4 hours. The operating
time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the V38r. Some
functions, such as multimedia features or a Secure Digital memory card, may
consume extra battery power.

Recharge the battery when a warning of low power is displayed on your

V38r, or the V38r will turn off automatically. Connect the V38r to external AC

power for charging before using it again.
To check the remaining power, on the Start menu, tap Settings > on the System

tab, tap the Power icon. The remaining power appears on a status bar in the Power
control panel.

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Smart power management

Power management utilities supplied with your V38r provide options that help
prolong the battery’s operating time.

To access these utilities tap the Windows Start button [ ], tap Settings >
System tab > Advanced Settings (three tabs appear: System, Smart Battery,
and Power Manager). For more information, see the tables below.

System: The System screen shows system information only

but not any control

options.

Smart Battery

Option Description

Auto

(default setting)

Low Performance

High Performance

Superior Performance

This mode automatically adjusts the CPU speed
according to the need of the current operation.

This mode prolongs the battery life by minimizing the
CPU’s performance.

This mode enhances battery life by improving the
CPU’s performance.

This mode decreases the battery life, resulting from
maximum CPU performance.

Power Manager: Y ou can also select the events that wake up your V38r from
Sleep Mode: for each of the three options below the default setting is “checked.”

Option Description

Application Buttons If this option is checked, you can wake up your V38r by

pressing one of these four application buttons on the
front of your V38r: Note, Calender, Contacts, or

Task.

Record Button If this option is checked, you can wake up your V38r by

pressing the Record button on the V38r.

SD/MMC Card
Insertion/Removal

If this option is checked, you can wake up your V38r by
inserting or removing an SD card.

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Power-saving tips

Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time:

• Turn off the backlight. Press and hold the power button to turn off the
backlight, or use the Backlight control panel to set the backlight to turn off
automatically after a short period of inactivity.

• Always use AC power when connecting your V38r to your PC. Note that
your V38r will not auto-suspend while it is connected.

• Turn off sounds. Use the Sounds & Notifications control panel to turn off all
but the most necessary system sounds.

• Avoid using memory card accessories while on battery power. Some
memory cards use considerable power and will quickly drain your battery.

• Do not “listen” for infrared transfers. Although you can set your V38r to
constantly monitor the IR port for files sent from other devices, doing so will
quickly drain your batteries.

Battery storage

Battery Storage: to store the V38r if you are not using the device on a d aily

!

basis, leave the battery in the device and pl ug the V38r into AC power.

Data storage

Data Storage: Remove the back cover by turning the latch counterclockwise

!

then take the battery out. CAUTION: R emo ving the bat tery ca n caus e the
loss of content that is not saved in the Persistent Storage folder.

Before removing the battery, we strongly recommend that you do one of the
following:

• Drag any changed files you want to protect to the V38r’s Persistent Storage
folder (under My Computer), then press the Power button (to turn the V38r
off/Suspend Mode) before

• Plug the AC Power Cord into the V38r before
prevent a disruptive interruption of power. Or,

• Press the Power button to put the V38r in Suspend Mode, remove the old
battery, and insert the replacement battery quickly. The backup battery
(permanently installed) will prevent an interruption of power, providing a
maximum of five (5) minutes of power while in Suspend Mode.

removing the old battery. Or,

removing the old battery to

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Managing memory

Your V38r uses two kinds of memory: storage and program memory (RAM), and
optional memory cards.

Storage and program memory

RAM (Random Access Memory) on your V38r is shared between storage memory
and program memory. “Storage memory” is used to store the data you create and
additional programs you install. “Program memory” is used to run programs on your
V38r. Your V38r automatically manages the allocation between storage and
program memory . Howev er, in some situations, such as when the memory is running
out, your V38r may not be able to automatically adjust the allocation.

Memory cards

Memory cards are small, removable flash storage cards that enable you to expand
the memory of your V38r. You can use memory cards for backup storage, archives,
or to transfer large files to other devices. Your V38r supports Secure Digital
memory cards. Memory cards can be purchased from a variety of third-party
vendors.

SD memory capabilities

Your V38r 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 V38r.

To insert an SD memory card

1 Slide the end of the card with the chipped corner into the SD slot on the side of

the V38r.

2 Push the card into the slot until it clicks into place.

To remove an SD memory card

Press the card. When the card pops out slightly, you can pull it out.

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SDRAM memory allocation

The V38r has the following SDRAM memory:

• For the USA and European models: 15 MB is used by the Rugged Handheld 2003
Operating System, applications, and drivers.

• The remaining memory is available for user applications and file storage:

36.5MB for the USA and Europe V38r models.

Memory map for 64/128 MB SDRAM

Description 64 128

Flash ROM Image allocated for Rugged
Handheld 2003 Operating System and
applications

Drivers 5.40 MB 6.3 MB

28.8 MB 60.8MB

Available for user applications and file
storage

Flash ROM 25.18 21.30

Total Memory 57.59 MB 121.5 MB

23.4 MB 54.4 MB

The USA and Europe V38r models have an additional 36 MB of Flash ROM memory
available for file storage called "My Flash Disk."

Antenna signal properties

Your V38r uses the 802.11b/g wireless radio signal standard to communicate with a
local 802.11b/g networks. The quality of your radio connection signal can be
weakened by excessive distance and by intervening materials such as walls and
furnishings. If the wireless connection seems to work intermittently, check the
quality of your wireless connection.

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Finding and organizing information

The Find feature on your V38r helps you quickly locate information. To find a file,
on the Start menu, tap Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type,
and then tap Go to start the search.

T o quickly find information that is taking up storage space on y our V38r, under Type
select Larger than 64KB.

You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your V38r and to organize these
files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Programs, tap File Explorer.

Tap to change folders.

Select the sort order for the list.
Tap the folder name to open it.

Press and hold to create a new
folder.

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Customizing the V38r

To customize the settings of the V38r to your own preferences, tap Start >
Settings > tap any of the icons on the Personal Information, System, or
Connections tabs. The customization options are as follows:

Tab Options Description

Buttons Assigns your favorite programs to the program buttons

Input

Menus Selects items that appear on Start menu & New menu on Today screen.
Owner

Information
Password Sets the password to your V38r to protect the stored data.
Sounds &

Notifications

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Today Sets the items that appear on the Today screen.

About

Backlight Adjusts the backlight of the display.
Certificates Network administrator.
Clock &

alarms
Memory Adjusts the allocation of data and program storage.

Power

SYSTEM

Regional
Settings

Sets the settings related to Block Recognizer, soft keyboard, Letter Recognizer
and Transcriber input methods.

Saves your personal information.

Sets the conditions and types of the sounds, system volume, and ways of
notifications.

Shows information about the version of the operating system, the name of the
Rugged Handheld, and copyrights.

Sets the current time and alarm.

Shows the remaining battery and external AC power, and set the time for the
V38r to turn off automatically.

Sets the region of your location, and formats for number, currency, time and date.

Remove
Programs

Screen Realigns the touch screen for accurate taps.
V38r Utility Information only and a button to enable the Wireless Card.

Removes programs pre-installed in RAM.

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Tab Options Description

Connections Connect to modem, server, VPN
AvantGo

Connection
Beam Allows for receiving & transmitting data through infrared.
Bluetooth Enable another Bluetooth device.
Network

CONNECTIONS

Cards

Defines properties of server setting for AvantGo.

Defines different network adapter drivers available on the device.

Setting a password

A password can safeguard your V38r against unauthorized use. To set your
password:

1Tap Start, tap Settings, then tap the Password icon on the Password tab.
2 Tap the digits or characters to set your password. You can set a four-digit

password, or a long password containing a combination of at least seven

characters, digits or punctuation.
3 You can set the time for the V38r to prompt for a password after idling.
4Tap OK.

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Adding/removing programs

Adding programs

You can add even more functionality to your V38r by installing additional software
and programs. A wide variety of software is available for Windows Powered Rugged
Handhelds, ranging from custom business applications and system utilities to games
and entertainment. Some programs are available from software vendors or on the
Web.

Install only programs designed specifically to run on a Rugged Handheld personal
digital assistant and/or a Windows Powered Rugged Handheld. You cannot run
programs designed for Windows on your V38r. In addition, you may need a version
of the program designed specifically for the X-Scale processor used by your V38r.

Install software to your V38r by first loading the installation files onto your PC. Use
ActiveSync on your PC to transfer and install programs to the storage memory
(RAM) in your V38r.

Removing programs

To free stor age memory on your V38r, you can remove programs you no longer use.
Only programs that are stored in RAM can be removed.

Programs pre-installed in Flash ROM cannot be removed; however, these programs
do not use storage memory.

To remove a program:
1On the Start menu, tap Settings.

2On the System tab, tap Remove Programs.
3 Select the program in the list, and then tap Remove.

If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer
on your V38r. Locate the program, press and hold the stylus on the program, and
then tap Delete on the pop-up menu.

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Backing up data

To prevent loss of data, you should back up your V38r frequently. Your V38r comes
with two programs for backing up data:

• Microsoft ActiveSync. ActiveSync enables you to back up data to your PC.
You can back up all data on your V38r, or only your PIM databases (Calendar,
Contacts, and Tasks). You can set ActiveSync to back up automatically each
time you connect, or you can back up manually, whenever you choose. For more

information, see ActiveSync Help on your PC.

• Backup enables you to back up all data stored in the internal (RAM) memory on
your V38r. You can save the backup file on an optional Secure Digital memory
card.

Using Backup

Backup gives you added flexibility in backing up your valuable data. With Backup,

you can back up all data in RAM. You can save the backup file to an optional SD
memory card, so you can safeguard your data even while you are traveling or away
from your PC.

An internal storage device called “My Flash Disk” is included. When using Backup,
you can choose this disk as your target backup device.

Backing up data using Backup

1 Close all running applications and insert a memory card.
2 Disconnect your V38r from your PC.
3On the Start menu on your V38r, tap Programs and then tap the Backup icon.
4Tap Backup, then tap Next.
5 Tap your preference of storage media for backing up your data, then tap Next.
6 Tap the item you want to back up, then tap Next.
7Tap Backup, then tap Yes to start the backup process.
8 Remove the memory card after the backup is complete.

CAUTION:

• Never delete the backup file in the memory card. If the backup file is deleted,
the backup data will be lost and cannot be restored.

• When you use the backup file to restore information, information on your V38r
is replaced with the information stored in the backup file. If you have created
files on your V38r since the last backup and do not want to delete these files
during the restore process, move the files from your V38r to your PC – or to an
optional memory card – before restoring the information.

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Restoring data using Backup

1 Close all running applications and insert a memory card with the backup data.
2 Disconnect your V38r from your PC.
3On the Start menu tap Programs, then tap the Backup icon.
4Tap Restore, then tap Yes.
5 Tap your preference of storage media for restoring your data, then tap Next.
6 Tap the item you want to restore, then tap Next.
7Tap Restore, then tap Yes to start the restore process.
8 Remove the memory card after the restore process is complete, and reset your

V38r.

IMPORTANT: When you restore data, your V38r must have the same regional

settings that it had when you completed the backup; otherwise, you will not be able
to restore the files. To change regional settings, on the Start menu, tap Settings,
and then tap the Regional Settings icon on the System tab. Select your region
from the drop-down list.

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MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC

This section tells you what the Microsoft ActiveSync program is and what you
need to do to use it.

Using Microsoft ActiveSync

ActiveSync is already installed on your V38r. You need to install ActiveSync on your

PC. For more detail, see the section on installing ActiveSync.
Microsoft ActiveSync allows you to synchronize the information on your PC with

information on your V38r. Synchronization compares the data on the two sides and
updates both computers with the most recent information. For example, you can:

• Keep your Pocket Outlook Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks databases up-to date
by synchronizing your V38r with Microsoft Outlook data on your PC.

• IMPORTANT: Outlook must be installed on your PC in order to synchronize
your email data.

• Synchronize email messages in your V38r Inbox with email messages in
Microsoft Outlook on your PC.

•Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your V38r
and PC. Your files will be automatically converted to the correct format.

With ActiveSync, you can also:

• Back up and restore your V38r data.

• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your V38r and PC.

• Add and remove programs on your V38r.

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Synchronizing data

Once you have created a synchronization partnership and completed the first
synchronization, you can initiate synchronization from your V38r. Follow this
procedure:

1 Connect your V38r to your PC.
2 On your V38r, tap , and then tap ActiveSync.
3 Tap to begin synchronization.

View connection status

Tap to connect and synchronize
Tap to stop synchronization

View synchronization status

By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information.
Use ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on and off for specific information
types. You can:

• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For
example, you can synchronize continually while the V38r is connected or only
when you choose the synchronize command.

• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is
synchronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of past
appointments you want synchronized.

For information on setting ActiveSync options and using ActiveSync on your PC, see
ActiveSync Help on your PC. For information on using ActiveSync in your V38r,
see ActiveSync Help on the V38r.

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Connecting to your PC

CAUTION: Do not shut down or restart your PC while the V38r is connected. Turn
off the V38r or disconnect the USB cable before shutting down your PC.

By USB cable

CAUTION: Before connecting the V38r to the USB synchronization cable, be sure

your PC is turned on, that ActiveSync is on your PC and is configured to allow a
USB connection. For more information, see the section “Installing Microsoft

ActiveSync” in this guide.

By infrared

Y ou can use the IR port instead of using th e cable to synchronize data with y our PC.
IR ports are on many notebook computers; however, on a PC, you may need to
install and configure an IR port. To install the port, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. For complete instructions on connecting to your PC by infrared, refer to

ActiveSync Help on your PC.

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POCKET OUTLOOK

This section introduces you to the basics of Microsoft Pocket Outlook, including
Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes and Inbox.

Scheduling appointments/meetings

Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.
You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week,

Month, and Year) and easily switch views by using the View menu.

Tap to go to Today

Tap to display or edit the
appointment details

Tap to create a new appointment.

You can customize the Calendar display (for example, change the first day of the
week), by tapping Options on the Tools menu.

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Creating an appointment

1 In Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment.
2Tap New.

Tap to return to the calendar (the appointment is
saved automatically)

Tap to choose from predefined text

Tap to choose from previously entered locations

Tap to select a time
Tap to select a date

Notes is a good place for maps and directions

3 When using the Input panel, tap first to select the field, and then enter a

description and a location.
4 If needed, tap the date and time to change them.
5 Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the Input panel to see all

available fields.
6 To add notes, tap the Notes tab . You can enter text, draw, or create a recording.

For more information on creating notes, see “Notes: Capturing Thoughts and

Ideas” later in this section.

7Tap OK to return to Calendar.
If you select Remind me in an appointment, your V38r will remind you according to

the options set in the Sounds & Notifications control panel.

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Using the summary screen

When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen displays. To change
the appointment, tap Edit.

View appointment details.

View.

Tap to change appointment.

Creating meeting requests

You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket
Outlook. The meeting notice will be created automatically and sent either when you

synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your email serv er. Indicate how you want
meeting requests sent by tapping Tools and then Options. If you send and receive
email messages through ActiveSync, select ActiveSync.

To schedule a meeting:
1 Create an appointment.

2 In the appointment details, hide the Input panel, and then tap Attendees.
3 From the list of email addresses in Contacts, select the meeting attendees. The

meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the Outbox folder. For

more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, see Calendar

Help and Inbox Help on your V38r.

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Managing contacts

Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find

the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on the road. Using
the IR port on the V38r, you can quickly share Contacts information with users of
Rugged Handhelds and other mobile devices.

Select the category of contacts

you want to display in the list.

Tap and enter part of a name to
quickly find it in the list.

Tap to see additional phone
numbers and e-mail addresses.

Tap to display or edit the contact
details.

Press and hold to display a pop-up
menu of actions.

Tap to create a new record.

To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools then tap Options.

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1Tap New.

Tap to return to the contact list (the
contact is saved automatically)

Scroll to see more fields
Notes is a good place for maps and directions

2Using the Input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Scroll down

to see all available fields.
3 To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories, then select a

category from the list. In the contact list, you can display contacts by category.
4 To add notes, tap the Notes tab. Y ou can enter text, dr aw, or create a recording.

For more information on creating notes, see “Notes: Capturing Thoughts and

Ideas” later in this section.

5Tap OK to return to the contact list.

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Finding a contact

There are several ways to find a contact:

•On the Start menu, tap Find, enter the contact name, select Contacts for the
type, and then tap Go.

• In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the Navigation bar.

• To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right
of the box.

• In the contact list, tap the category list (labeled All Contacts by default) then
select the type of contact that you want displayed. To show all contacts again,
select All Contacts. To view a contact not assigned to a category, select None.

• To view the names of companies your contacts work for, in the contact list, tap
View then tap By Company. The number of contacts that work for that
company will be displayed to the right of the company name.

Using the Summary screen

When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen displays. To change
the contact information, tap Edit.

Tap to change contact information.

View contact details.

Tap to view notes.

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Tasks: keeping a To Do list

Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do.

Select the category of tasks you want
to display in the list.

Select the sort order of the list.

! Indicates high priority.

Tap to display or edit the task details.

Press and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions.

Tap to create a new task.

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Creating a task

1Tap New.

Tap to return to the task list (the task
is saved automatically).

Tap to choose from
predefined subjects.

Notes is a good place for
maps and drawings.

2Using the Input panel, enter a description.
3 You can enter a start date and due date, or enter other information by first

tapping the field. If the Input panel is open, you will need to hide it to see all
available fields.

4 To assign the task to a category, tap Categories, then select a category from the

list. In the task list, you can display tasks by category.

5 To add notes, tap the Notes tab. Y ou can enter text, dr aw, or create a recording.

For more information on creating notes, see “Notes: Capturing Thoughts and
Ideas” later in this section.

6Tap OK to return to the task list.

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Using the Summary screen

When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen displays. To change the task,
tap Edit.

View task details.

Tap to show or hide
additional summary
information.

View notes.

Tap to change task.

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Notes: capturing thoughts and ideas

Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with
Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a
recording in a note. If a note is already open when you create the recording, it will
be included in the note as an icon. If the note list is displayed, the recording will be
created as a stand-alone recording.

Tap to change the sort order of the
list.

Tap to change open a note or play a recording.

Press and hold to display a pop­up menu of actions.

Tap to record.

Tap to show or hide the Recording toolbar.

Tap to create a new
item.

Creating a note

1Tap New.
2 Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information

about using the Input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating
recordings, see the section on “Entering Information” in this guide.

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Inbox: sending and receiving email

Use the Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages with Microsoft Outlook on
your PC.

Synchronizing email messages

Email messages can be synchronized as part of the general synchronization process.
To do this, you need to enable Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync. For

information on enabling Inbox synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the PC.

During synchronization:

• Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your PC
to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on your V38r.

• Email messages in the Outbox folder on your V38r are transferred to
Exchange or Outlook, and then sent from those programs.

• Email messages in subfolders must be selected in ActiveSync on your PC in
order to be transferred.

Using the message list

Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most
recently received messages are displayed first in the list.

Select the Internet Service Provider
and the folder you want to display.

Select the sort order for messages.
Tap to open a message.

Press and hold to display a
pop-up menu of actions.

Tap to connect, and to send and receive e-mail.

Tap to connect to the selected Internet Service Provider.

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When you receive a message, tap the message to open it. Unread messages display
in bold.

Tap to return to the message list.

Tap to delete this message.

Tap to view the previous or next message.

Tap to reply to or forward this message.

IMPORTANT: When you synchronize with your PC, by default, you will receive
messages from the last three days only, the first 100 lines of each new message,
and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size. The original messages remain on
your PC.

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To compose a message:
1Tap New.

2In the To field, enter an email of one or more recipients, separating them with a

semicolon, or select a name from the contact list by tapping the Address Book
button. All email addresses entered in the email fields in Contacts appear in the
Address Book.

Tap to send the message.

Tap to show or hide the comple te he ader.

Tap to show or hide the recording toolbar.

Tap to display the Address Book.

Tap to insert common (frequently used) mess ages .

3 Compose your message. To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap My

Text and select a message.

4Tap Send when you have finished the message. If you are working offline, the

message is moved to the Outbox folder and is sent the next time you connect.
The message is placed in the Outbox folder on your device.

Managing email messages and folders

By default, messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have
created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, and Sent Items. The Deleted
Items folder contains messages that were deleted from the V38r. The behavior of
the Deleted and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have chosen. In
the message list, tap Tools then tap Options. On the Message tab, select your
options.

If you want to organize messages into additional sub-folders, tap Tools, then tap
Manage Folders to create new folders. To move a message to another folder, in the
message list, press and hold the message then tap Move on the pop-up menu.

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COMPANION PROGRAMS

This section tells you about Microsoft Pocket Word and Microsoft Pocket Excel.

Pocket Word

Microsoft Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your PC to give you easy

access to copies of your documents. Y ou can create new documents on your V38r or
you can copy documents from your PC. IMPORTANT: Synchronize documents
between your PC and your V38r regularly so that you have the most up-to-date
content in both locations.

Using Pocket Word

1On the Start, tap Programs and then tap the Pocket Word icon.
2 Type the name of a document in the file list or

document.

To open a template rather than a blank document, select a template for new
documents. Tap on the Tools menu, tap Options, then browse to select the default
template. When you tap New, the template appears with appropriate text and
formatting already provided.

tap New to open a blank

Y ou can open only one document at a time; when you open a second document, you
will be asked to save the first. You can save a document you create or edit in a
variety of formats, including Pocket Word (.psw), Rich Text F ormat (.rtf), and Plain
Text (.txt).

You can enter information in Pocket Word in four modes: writing, drawing, typing,
and recording. Use the View menu to switch between modes. Each mode has its
own toolbar which you can show or hide by tapping the Show/Hide Toolbar button
on the Command bar.

• Typing Mode. Use the Input panel to enter typed text into the document with
the soft keyboard. For more information, see the section on “Entering

Information.”

• Writing Mode. In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen.
Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than
in typing mode to allow you to write more easily. For more information, see the
section on “Entering Information.” Written words are converted to graphics
(metafiles) when a Pocket W ord document is converted to a Word document on
your PC.

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• Drawing mode. In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen.
Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the
first stroke, you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the dr awing.
Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of
the drawing. For more information, see the section on “Entering Information.”

• Recording mode. Use recording mode to embed a recording into your
document. Recordings are saved as WAV files. For more information, see the

section on “Entering Information.”

Tips for working in Pocket Word

• You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View and then taping
Zoom. Then select the percentage you want. Select a higher percentage to

enter text and a lower one to see more of your document.

• If you are opening a Word document created on a PC, select Wrap to Window
on the View menu so that you can see the entire document.

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Pocket Excel

Microsoft Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your PC to give you easy

access to copies of your workbooks. Y ou can create new workbooks in your V38r, or
you can copy workbooks from your PC to your V38r. Synchronize workbooks
between your PC and your V38r so that you have the most up-to-date content in
both locations. Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as
formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering, which enable you to create simple
workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage logs.

On the Start menu, tap Programs and then tap the Pocket Excel icon > tap the
name of a workbook in the file list or tap New to open a blank workbook. You can
open only one workbook at a time; when you open a second workbook, you will be
asked to save the first. You can save a workbook you have created or edit in a
variety of formats, including Pocket Excel (.pxl) and Excel (.xls).

Tips for working in Pocket Excel

• View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap
View and then tap Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore.

• If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a
password. To do so, open the workbook, tap Edit, and then tap Password.

• Show or hide window elements. Tap View, then tap the elements you want to
show or hide.

• Freeze panes on a worksheet. First, select the cell where you want to freeze
panes. Tap View and then tap Freeze Panes. You might want to freeze the top
and furthest left panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as
you scroll through a sheet.

• Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View and then tap

Split. Then drag the split bar to where you w ant it. To remove the split, tap
View and then tap Remove Split.

• Show and hide rows and columns. To hide a row or column, select a cell in the
row or column you want to hide, tap Format, tap Column, then tap Hide. To
show a hidden row or column, tap Tools, tap Go To, then type a reference that
is in the hidden row or column. T ap Format, then tap Row or Column, then tap
Unhide.

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Windows Media Player for Rugged Handheld

Use Microsoft Windows Media Player for V38r to play digital audio and video
files that are stored on your V38r or on a network. To switch to Windows Media

Player for V38r, tap and tap Windows Media.

Tap to display the
WindowsMedia.com website.

Tap to adjust the playback
progress of a selected file.

Tap to adjust volume.

Tap to mute (temporarily sil ence) the audio.

Tap to skip to the next file.

Tap to play a previous file.

Tap to stop.

Tap to play or pause.

Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your PC to copy digital audio and video
files to your V38r. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your V38r.

For more information about using Windows Media Player, tap , then tap Help.

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Microsoft Reader

Use Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on your V38r. Download books to your PC
from your favorite eBook Web site. Use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your
activated V38r. The books appear in the Reader Library, where you can tap them in
the list to open them.

Before you can use Microsoft Reader, activate it from the Microsoft activation site
(http://das.microsoft.com/activate
site.

Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of
the book. You can:

• Page through the book by tapping the page number on each page.

• Annotate the book with highlighting, bookmarks, notes, and drawings.

• Search for text or look up definitions for words.

The Guidebook contains all the information you need to use the software. To open
the Guidebook, tap Help on the Reader command bar. Or, on a book page, press and
hold on the book title, and then tap Help on the pop-up menu.

). Follow the directions given at the Microsoft

To switch to Microsoft Reader, tap , tap Programs, then tap Microsoft Reader.

Getting books onto your V38r

Y ou can download book files from the Web . Just visit your favorite eBook retailer and
follow the instructions to download the book files.

Sample books and a dictionary are also included in the MSReader folder on the
Companion CD.

Use ActiveSync to download the files from your PC to your activated V38r as
described in the Read Me file in the MSReader folder.

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Using the Library

The Library is your Reader home page. The home page displays a list of all books
stored on your V38r or storage card.

To open the Library:

• On the Reader command bar, tap Library.

• On a book page, tap the book title, and tap Library, on the pop-up menu.

To open a book, tap its title in the Library list.

Tap to scroll through the Library list

Tap to select a sort order

Tap to specify the books you

want to display in the list

Tap here to navigate to

other parts of the Reader

Tap to open a book

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Reading a book

Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of
the book. Navigation options are listed in the bottom portion of the cover page.

The first time you open a book, you will probably want to go to the first page or to
the table of contents, if there is one. Subsequently, whenever you open the book,
you automatically go to the last page read.

In addition to the text, each book page includes a page number and book title.

Tap to select a
navigation
option.

Drag to select
text and then
tap an option.

Tap arrows to turn
the page, or press
and hold page # to
bring up page title.

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Using reader features

Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper
books. These options are available from any book page.

Select text by dragging across the text on the page. Then, tap an option on the pop­up menu, as described here.

• Search for Text. Find text in a book by tapping Find on the pop-up menu.
Enter the word you want to search for, and tap the desired Find option. Reader
highlights found text on the page. To close Find, tap outside the box. To return
to your original page, tap the title, then tap Return on the pop-up menu.

• Copy Text. You can c opy text from books that support this feature into any
program that accepts text. On a book page, select the text you want to copy.
Then, tap Copy Text on the pop-up menu. The text can be pasted into the
program of your choice.

• Bookmarks. When you add a bookmark to a book, a color-coded bookmark
icon appears in the right margin. You can add multiple bookmarks to a book.
Then, from anywhere in the book, tap the bookmark icon to go to the
bookmarked page.

• Highlights. When you highlight text, it appears with a colored background.

• Notes. When you attach a note to text, you enter the text in a note pad that
appears on top of the book page. A Note icon displays in the left margin. T o
show or hide the note, tap the icon.

• Drawings. When you add a drawing, a Drawing icon appears in the bottom-left
corner of the page and drawing tools appear across the bottom of the page.
Draw by dragging your stylus.

To see a list of a book’s annotations, including bookmarks, highlights, text notes,
and drawings, tap Annotations Index on the book’s cover page. You can tap an
entry in the list to go to the annotated page.

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Removing a book

When you finish reading a book, you can delete it to conserve space on y our V38r. If
a copy of the book is stored on your PC, you can download it again at any time.

To remove a book from your V38r, press and hold the title in the Library list, and
then tap Delete on the pop-up menu.

Other programs

The following programs are permanently installed in your V38r:

Program How to Access the Program

Infrared Receiver On the Start menu, tap Programs and then tap the Infrared Receiver

icon. Infrared Receive establishes the connection between your V38r and
the IR device.

Terminal Services On the Start menu, tap Programs and then tap the Terminal Services

icon. T erminal Services allows you to access the programs and documents
in a Windows NT server type PC that is running Terminal Services.

Backup To determine if your company has registered your device with the V38r

web service and has any software download ready for you, you can run
the RDMUpdate.exe file on your V38r. On the Start menu, tap Programs
and then tap the Backup icon. Backup enables you to back up all data
stored in the internal (RAM) memory on your V38r. For more information,

see section “Backing up Data” in this guide.

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POCKET INTERNET EXPLORER

This section tells you about Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Mobile
Favorites Folder and AvantGo Channels.

Using Pocket Internet Explorer

Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages by doing the
following:

• During synchronization with your PC, download your favorite links and mobile
favorites that are stored in the Mobile Fav orites subfolder in Internet Explorer on
the PC.

To start Pocket Internet Explorer

•On the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer. The Pocket Internet Explorer
home page:

Favorites button

Home button

Refresh button

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Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels

1Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites.
2 In the list, tap the page you want to view.

T ap the Favorite you want to view.

Tap to add or delete a
folder or Favorite link.

Y ou will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your
PC. If the page is not on your V38r, it will be dimmed in the Favorites list. You will
need to synchronize with your PC again to download the page to your V38r, or
connect to the Internet to view the page.

Browsing the Internet

To connect and start browsing, do one of the following:

•Tap the Favorites button, and then tap the favorite you want to view.

•Tap View, and then tap Address Bar. In the address bar that appears at the
top of the screen, enter the Web address you want to visit and then tap Go. Tap
the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses.

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The Mobile Favorites Folder

Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites folder in
Internet Explorer on your PC will be synchronized with your Rugged Handheld.
This folder is created automatically when you install ActiveSync.

Favorite links

During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on
your PC is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your V38r. Both
computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize.
Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link (and not the
page) will be downloaded to your V38r, and connect to your ISP or network to view
the content. For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on

your PC.

Mobile Favorites

If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later on your PC, you can
download mobile favorites to your V38r. When you synchronize your PC and V38r,
the content of your mobile favorites is downloaded to your V38r so that you can
view pages while you are not connected to your ISP or your network.

Use the Internet Explorer plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile
favorites quickly.

To create a mobile favorite:

1In Internet Explorer on your PC, tap Tools, tap Create.

To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box.
To change how often the mobile favorite is updated, select a desired update

schedule under Update.

2Tap OK. Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your PC.
3 If you want to download the pages that are linked to the mobile favorite you just

created, tap the mobile favorite and then tap Properties. On the Download tab,
specify the number of links deep you want to download. To conserve memory on
your V38r, download only one level of links.

4 Synchronize your V38r and PC. Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile

Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your V38r.

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If you do not specify an updated schedule, manually download content to keep
the information updated on your PC and V38r. Before synchronizing in Internet
Explorer or your PC, tap Synchronize on the Tools menu. You will see the last
time content was downloaded to your PC, and you can manually download if
needed.You can add a button to the Internet Explorer toolbar for creating
mobile favorites. In Internet Explorer on your PC, on the View menu, tap

Toolbars, and tap Customize.

Conserving memory

Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your V38r. Follow these tips to
minimize the amount of memory used:

• Use ActiveSync settings to turn off pictures and sounds for the Mobile Favorites
information type or to stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to
your V38r. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.

• Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the PC,
tap the mobile favorite you want to change, and then tap Properties. On the
Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to
download.

Using AvantGo channels

AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content

and thousands of popular Web sites. You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly
from your V38r. Then you synchronize your V38r with your PC or connect to the
Internet to download the content. For more information, visit the AvantGo Web
site: http://www.avantgo.com/frontdoor/learn_more.html

To sign up for AvantGo:
1In ActiveSync options on the PC, turn on synchronization for the AvantGo

information type.

2In Pocket Internet Explorer on your V38r, tap the Favorites button to display

your list of f avorites.
3Tap the AvantGo Channels link.
4Tap the Activate button.
5 Follow the directions on the screen. Synchronize your V38r with your PC, and tap

the My Channels button to complete the AvantGo setup.

When synchronization is complete, tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of

favorites to see a few of the most popular channels. To add or remove channels,
tap the Add or Remove link.

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GETTING CONNECTED

This section explains how to connect your V38r to the Internet or to a network using
a wireless connection. This section also explains how to connect with other mobile
devices or to your PC using an infrared (IR) connection.

Connecting to a network or the Internet

You will need a Network Encryption key from your IT Administrator for this
procedure.

1Tap Start > Settings > System tab at the bottom of the screen > V38r Utility

> tap YES to enable the Wireless Card.
2 Wait for the list of wireless APs (Access Point) to appear. If you do not see the

AP that you want, tap Settings. Select the AP that is available.
3The Network Key screen appears. Enter the web encryption from your

Administrator. tap the Network Key tab.
4 Clear the box next to “The key is provided for me automatically.” Then, enter

your network key in the network key field.
5Tap OK at the top of the screen. Wait a few seconds till you see the

symbol at the top of the screen that looks like a beacon as shown on the

right to indicate the status. Also, notice the status bar at the bottom of

the screen.

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Using an infrared connection

An infrared (IR) connection will allow you use your V38r to exchange information
(such as contacts and appointments) with other mobile devices as well as your PC.

For more information, see the section on “Using Microsoft ActiveSync.”

Use the infrared (IR) port on the V38r to exchange (send/receive) files with another
mobile device.

Sending Information

1 Switch to the program in which you created the item you want to send, then

locate the item in the list.
2 Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range.

CAUTION: If the devices are too far apart or if something blocks the path

between the two ports, data might not be sent or received correctly.
3 Press and hold the item, then tap Beam Item on the pop-up menu.

You can also send items, but not folders, from File Explorer. Press and hold the

item you want to send, then tap Beam File on the pop-up menu.

Receiving Information

1 Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range.
2Tap , tap Programs, then tap Infrared Receive.

3 Have the owner of the other device send the information to you. Your V38r will

automatically receive it.

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Wireless connection information

To enable wireless, tap the Windows Start button > Settings > Control Panel >
tap the Wireless LAN On/Off icon with the antennae > check Turn Wi-Fi On >

OK double-tap the Nethood icon . The WLAGS46F1 information window opens
with the following three tabs:

• IP Information Tab - Displays current IP settings

• IPv6 Information Tab - Displays additional current settings

• Wireless Information Tab - Automatic IP address assignment

Wireless Information Tab

Add New

WLAGS46F1

Select a network and press connect or tap for more
options. To add a new network, tap ‘Add New’.

Add New...

[V38r]

Status: Connected to V38r

Signal Strength: High

Notify me when new wireless networks are available

✔

Wireless Information

Advanced

OK

X

View Log...Connect

Advanced

View Log

The Wireless Information window lists all Wi-Fi networks available to the V38r,
allowing you to choose a connection. It also allows you to alter and control
connections to available networks:

• Add New - opens the Wireless Network Properties window allowing you to
set up a new network and provides settings for network name, encryption type,
and authentication options.

• Advanced - Allows you to set a hierarchy of connections in order of preference.
Should one connection become unavailable, the device automatically cycles
down the list to the next connection on the list.

• View Log - opens the Wireless Network Log window which displays the
success or failure of the most recently made attempts to connect to available
networks.

IMPORTANT! If you are not thoroughly familiar with network types, you should
avoid making changes to your Advanced settings without first seeking assistance
from your IT Administrator.

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Wireless connection signal status

The Antenna Status LED at the upper right corner of the V38r also displays useful
information on the wireless signal connection.

Wireless Communication LED (antenna):

Green = active communication

Yellow = good signal level

Blinking yellow = very low

Red = error

Off = no signal, no connection

(excellent signal level)

Wireless and network settings

The quality of your radio connection signal can be weakened by excessive distance
and by intervening materials such as walls and furnishings.

WLAGS46F1 manual settings

Tap Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up
Connections. This panel allows you to assign IP server address and Domain Name
server address for your V38r.

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VPN settings

To access VPN (Virtual Private Network) settings, tap the Windows Start button >
selecting Settings, Control Panel > Network > tap the Dial-up Connections
icon > make a new connection icon with add, name, and configure five types of
connection options to your V38r.

Next

OK

X

Make New Connection

My Connection

Dial-up Connection

Direct Connection

Virtual Private Connection (PPTP)

Virtual Private Connection (L2TP)

Virtual Private Connection (PPPoE)

• Dial-up Connection - through modem (not currently supported)

• Direct Connection - through cable

• Virtual Private Network (PPTP) - through host or IP address

• Virtual Private Network (L2TP) - through host or IP address

• Virtual Private Network (PPPoE) - through host or IP address

Each connection type has options for Security and TCP/IP settings accessed by
taping the Next button. The Dial-up and Direct connections have additional options
for the configuration of port settings and connection preferences.

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ISP Address Tab - Allows you to choose between an automatically set IP address
(DHCP) or a specified IP (user filled-in) address.

PC Card Network Settings

IP Address

Obtain an Address via DHCP

Specify an IP Address

ddress

IP A
Subnet Mask

Default G

ateway

OK

X

• Obtain an IP Address via DHCP - Prompts device to chose an automatically set
IP address (DHCP) rather than a specified IP (user filled-in) address.

• Specify an IP Address - Prompts the device to select the DNS server address
entered rather than relying on the network to automatically assign one.

Name (Domain) Servers Tab - DNS assignment, if DHCP is enabled

PC Card Network Settings

Name Server

Primary DNS

Secondary DNS
Primary WINS

Secondary WINS

OK

X

Primary/Secondary DNS - Allows you to enter DNS preferences.
Primary/Secondary WINS - Allows you to enter WINS preferences.

IMPORTANT: If you are not thoroughly familiar with IP and DNS settings, you
should avoid making changes here without first seeking assistance from your IT
Administrator.

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THE CAMERA

Availability depends on the model shipped.

This section shows how to download Active Sync to your PC and the camera
application to the V38r device followed by some of the camera features.

Requirements

•The V38r Camera application works on a ViewSonic V38r Rugged Handheld
running on Microsoft Windows with CE.NET and Pocket PC 2003 Second
Edition

• 1.9 MB free space for the camera application

WARNING: If you remove the battery, you loose the camera application. Reinstall
the backup files from the SD card which includes the camera application and the
backup software.

Install Active Sync & the camera application

This step synchronizes your PC with the V38r device.
1Put the ViewSonic Companion CD into the CD ROM

drive of your PC. The CD auto loads and a menu appears.
Select Active Sync.

2Install ActiveSync or browse the ViewSonic

Companion CD to the ActiveSync folder and tap
setup.exe. A message appears about the file
downloading.

Not enough free space? Close all programs > re-start
your PC > download again. Temporary files will be deleted automatically from
your hard drive when installation is complete.

Continued...

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3Turn the V38r OFF > connect the dongle that came in the package to the V38r >

connect a USB cable to the dongle and the other end to your PC.

USB cable

Dongle

AC power cord

PC Wired

4Turn the V38r power ON by pressing the power button. ActiveSync auto-detects

your V38r. The connection status appears. A New Relationship menu appears.
Select Guest > tap Next Step. A Connecting message appears. Follow the on­screen instructions.

5Tap VS Cam.exe on the CD ROM or hard drive to install the camera application. A

message appears about the status of the installation > tap OK. The camera
application launches.

To un-install the camera application

Tap Windows Start > select Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove
Programs. Wait for the list of programs to appear > select VS Cam > Remove.

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Launch the camera application

If you just installed the camera application as shown on the previous page, the
application launches automatically. But, if you have turned the V38r off and want to
launch the camera application, tap Windows Start > Programs > VS Cam.

When the camera application launches, the buttons and the touch screen icons
function as shown below. Some icons are either functional or give useful information
like the status of the battery or the date.

For more information on the functions and status of the icons, see the next few
pages. The icons change depending on where you are in the camera application,
whether you are taking a picture, viewing images, or viewing i m ages side-by-side.

Status icons

Functional/Utility icons

View Picture button

Power button

Setup button

Delete Picture(s) button

Navigation Pad with joy stick to

cursor left/right or up/down, and

press to ENTER/select

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Take a picture

Pictures are taken in the camera application only in PORTRAIT mode as shown
below. To take a picture, press the Shutter release button on the left side or

the red dot icon [ ] with the stylus.

Press this Shutter

release button, or

tap

Tap the red dot
with the stylus

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Functions and status icons when TA KING A PICTURE

Icon Description

Press this icon to take a picture

Flash ON/OFF

Setup Mode. You can change settings in Setup Mode; for example,
switch between Left or Right Hand Mode.

Functions

View images

Zoom IN/OUT: Only at low resolution

Continuous Shooting ON in Photo Mode

Brightness

White Balance

XGA
VGA
QVGA
QCIF

Picture resolution: default is 640 x 480

Status

SD
PDA
USB

Date

1.0x

1.2x

1.4x

1.6x

1.8x

2.0x

Storage capacity

Timer ON in Photo Mode

Default is MM-DD-YY+HH-Mm. Change format in Changing the
SETUP section of this guide

Battery

Zoom

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View picture

To view pictures, tap the VIEW picture icon [] or the HOME button [ ]. In the
camera application, the HOME button changes functions to VIEW picture. The
V38r automatically goes to LANDSCAPE mode to view pictures.

PORTRAIT mode

LANDSCAPE mode

(view picture)

Images are stored in the device’s memory by default. To change where the

images are stored, see the section on Changing the Setup.

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To view the previous or next picture in the folder, tap the View Previous/Next
icon. For more information about the icons in View mode, see the table below.

View Previous

picture icon

Functions and status icons when VIEWING pictures

Icon Description

Back to Capture Mode

Browse pictures in other folders

Delete the picture on-screen. For more information, see Deleting the

picture(s) on the next page

Delete all pictures in current folder. For more information, see Deleting a

picture(s) on the next page

Zoom in/out

Functions

View pictures side-by-side. For more information, see the Side-By-Side section

in this guide

View Next picture icon

Save picture in low resolution: a pop-up menu appears > choose to save the file
in 640x480, 320x240, or 176x144. If the picture is already 640x480 (320x240)
or lower, this option is not be available

View previous picture in the current folder or press the left/right navigation
buttons

View next picture in the current folder or press the left/right na vigation buttons

+

nn/NN Picture order number/total number of pictures in folder

Status

Date/Time/
Hour

Filename

Time the picture was taken: i.e., 2005 6 1 14:20

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Delete a picture(s)

To delete a picture(s), press the Delete picture button [ ] or icon [ ]. A menu
appears for you to make a selection.

Delete picture(s) button

Delete picture(s) icon

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View pictures side-by-side

Tap the Side-by-side icon [ ] to view two pictures on-screen.

Side-by-side icon

Two pictures side-by-side

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Compare one picture with another

With two pictures side-by-side on-screen, you can compare one picture with another.
One picture remains stationary and the other goes to the Previous or Next picture

in the folder. Tap the Previous/Next picture icon [ ] under the picture on the
left side as shown below. The picture changes while the picture on the right side
remains stationary.

Previous/Next

picture icon

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Make the other side stationary

To switch the side that stays stationary, tap the Switch Window Controller icon
[ ]. The stationary picture switches over to the other side as shown below.

RIGHT side is

stationary

LEFT side is

stationary

Switch Window Controller icon

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Functions and status icons in SIDE-BY-SIDE mode

Icon Description

Switch Window Controller from one side of the screen to the other to

compare pictures in different folders. Default: sub window

Browse pictures in other folders

Expand image to view actual size. Press left/right, up/down, or drag the
picture with the stylus to move picture on-screen

Fit the image in the current window to the screen

Functions

Close side-by-side view

View Previous Picture in the current folder

View Next Picture in the current folder

Select a folder to browse

Browse images by list

Browse

Browse images by thumbnails (3x2)

OK to view the selected image

Exit Browse

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Download pictures

To download pictures, do one of the following:

• Move pictures from the VS Cam folder to the SD memory card, or

•In ActiveSync mode, download pictures to a PC folder connected with a USB
cable.

Changing the camera setup

To change settings, press the Setup icon or
the Setup Button as shown on the right. A
menu appears where you can select Basic,
Advanced, or System settings.

The Setup Icon [ ] appears in the Camera
application but not in the Bar Code application.

Setup

icon

Setup

button

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Basic settings

Function Option Description Default

Continuous 1/ 2/ 4/ 6 The number of images taken per snap 1

1024 x 768 XGA

Picture
Resolution

640 x 480 VGA
320 x 240 QVGA
176 x 144 QCIF

In JPEG file format 640 x 480

SD

Storage

Shutter Sound

Timer

Flash ON/OFF OFF

DEVICE
USB Memory Device

Check box to Enable/
Disable

Check box to Enable/
Disable

Secure Digital Memory Card
Built-in memory
External hard/memory disc

Simulates the sound of pressing a
camera’s shutter release to take a picture

When Timer is enabled, the Timer icon
[ ] appears on-screen: when you press

the Snap Picture Button or the on-screen
icon, the Timer Icon blinks for 10 seconds
and then takes the picture

Device
memory

ON

OFF

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Advanced settings

Function Option Description Default

None
Formats for
Date/ Time/ Hour/

Minutes

YY – MM – DD

MM – DD – YY

YY – MM – DD+HH – Mm

MM – DD – YY+HH – Mm

Time format MM – DD – YY+HH – Mm

On-screen location for
the Date/ Time/ Hour/
Minutes

White Balance

Brightness

Zoom

Top Left

Top Right

Bottom Left

Bottom Right

Auto

Indoor Halogen

Indoor Office

Outdoor Sunny Cloudy

Outdoor Sunny Only

Outdoor Cloudy

Darkest

Darker

Dark

Normal

Brighter

Brightest

1.0x

1.2x

1.4x

1.6x

1.8x

2.0x

Only zoom in
lower
resolution

Top Right

Auto

Auto

1.0x

Check the box to Enable or Disable file deleting from the camera (allow deleting
a file).

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System settings

Function Option Description Default

Portrait (Right Handed ONLY)

Operation Mode

Flicker Control

Default Value

S/W Version Version

About Product Information

Landscape (Right or Left
Handed)

50Hz
60Hz

Tap on Default V alu e to return
settings to factory defaults

Exit the camera application

Tap EXIT on-screen to exit the camera.

Camera rotates to use
with right or left hand

Camera software
version

ViewSonic
Copyright
Software version

Left Handed

60Hz

EXIT camera

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