Microsoft Applications for
Windows Mobile 6
User Guide
Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6
User Guide
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Revision A
April 2015
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-02 Rev A 04/01/15 Zebra rebranding.
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Table of Contents
Revision History.................................................................................................................................... iii
About This Guide
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... xi
Documentation Set ............................................................................................................................... xi
Chapter Descriptions ............................................................................................................................ xi
Notational Conventions......................................................................................................................... xii
Service Information............................................................................................................................... xii
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Today Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Using the Status Bar ............................................................................................................................ 1-2
Using the Command Bar ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
Soft Keys ........................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Selecting Programs ............................................................................................................................. 1-3
Using Pop-up Menus ..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Notifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Entering Information ............................................................................................................................ 1-4
Entering Information Using the Input Panel ................................................................................... 1-4
Writing on the Screen .................................................................................................................... 1-9
Selecting Text ................................................................................................................................ 1-10
Selecting Writing ............................................................................................................................ 1-10
Drawing on the Screen ........................................................................................................................ 1-10
Recording a Message .................................................................................................................... 1-11
Using My Text ................................................................................................................................ 1-11
Finding Information .............................................................................................................................. 1-12
Search ............................................................................................................................................ 1-12
File Explorer ................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2: Windows Mobile 6 Settings
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
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Adjusting Settings ................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Personal Tab .................................................................................................................................. 2-1
System Tab .................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connections Tab ............................................................................................................................ 2-4
Buttons ................................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Program Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 2-5
Up/Down Control ............................................................................................................................ 2-5
Input ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Keyboard Input Method .................................................................................................................. 2-6
Block Recognizer Input Method ..................................................................................................... 2-6
Letter Recognizer Input Method ..................................................................................................... 2-7
Transcriber Input Method ............................................................................................................... 2-8
Word Completion ........................................................................................................................... 2-14
Options ........................................................................................................................................... 2-15
Lock ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-16
Password ....................................................................................................................................... 2-16
Hint ................................................................................................................................................. 2-17
Menus .................................................................................................................................................. 2-18
Owner Information ............................................................................................................................... 2-19
Identification ................................................................................................................................... 2-19
Notes .............................................................................................................................................. 2-19
Options ........................................................................................................................................... 2-20
Phone .................................................................................................................................................. 2-21
Sounds & Notifications ......................................................................................................................... 2-22
Sounds ........................................................................................................................................... 2-22
Notifications ................................................................................................................................... 2-22
Today ................................................................................................................................................... 2-23
Appearance .................................................................................................................................... 2-23
Items .............................................................................................................................................. 2-23
About ................................................................................................................................................... 2-25
Version ........................................................................................................................................... 2-25
Device ID ....................................................................................................................................... 2-25
Copyrights ...................................................................................................................................... 2-26
Backlight .............................................................................................................................................. 2-27
Battery Power ................................................................................................................................ 2-27
External Power ............................................................................................................................... 2-28
Brightness ...................................................................................................................................... 2-28
Certificates ........................................................................................................................................... 2-29
Personal ......................................................................................................................................... 2-29
Intermediate ................................................................................................................................... 2-29
Root ............................................................................................................................................... 2-30
Clock and Alarms ................................................................................................................................. 2-31
Time ............................................................................................................................................... 2-31
Alarms ............................................................................................................................................ 2-32
More ............................................................................................................................................... 2-33
Customer Feedback ............................................................................................................................ 2-34
Encryption ............................................................................................................................................ 2-35
Error Reporting .................................................................................................................................... 2-36
External GPS ....................................................................................................................................... 2-37
Programs ....................................................................................................................................... 2-37
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Hardware ....................................................................................................................................... 2-38
Access ........................................................................................................................................... 2-38
GPS Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 2-40
Keylight ................................................................................................................................................ 2-41
Battery Power ................................................................................................................................ 2-41
External Power ............................................................................................................................... 2-41
Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 2-42
Managed Programs ............................................................................................................................. 2-43
Memory ................................................................................................................................................ 2-44
Main ............................................................................................................................................... 2-44
Storage Card .................................................................................................................................. 2-44
Running Programs ......................................................................................................................... 2-45
Power ................................................................................................................................................... 2-46
Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 2-46
Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 2-46
Wakeup .......................................................................................................................................... 2-47
Misc ................................................................................................................................................ 2-47
CPU Power .................................................................................................................................... 2-48
Optimizing Battery Life ................................................................................................................... 2-48
Regional Settings ................................................................................................................................. 2-49
Remove Programs ............................................................................................................................... 2-51
Screen ................................................................................................................................................. 2-52
General .......................................................................................................................................... 2-52
Clear Type ..................................................................................................................................... 2-52
Text Size ........................................................................................................................................ 2-53
System Info .......................................................................................................................................... 2-54
System ........................................................................................................................................... 2-54
Hardware Version .......................................................................................................................... 2-54
Display ........................................................................................................................................... 2-54
Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................ 2-55
Package ......................................................................................................................................... 2-55
ConfigInfo ....................................................................................................................................... 2-56
Task Manager ...................................................................................................................................... 2-57
Windows Update .................................................................................................................................. 2-58
Beams .................................................................................................................................................. 2-59
Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 2-60
Task Tab ........................................................................................................................................ 2-60
Domain Enroll ...................................................................................................................................... 2-62
USB to PC ........................................................................................................................................... 2-63
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 2-64
Wireless Manager ................................................................................................................................ 2-66
Chapter 3: Mobile 6 Applications
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Creating Appointments .................................................................................................................. 3-2
Editing an Appointment .................................................................................................................. 3-4
Deleting an Appointment ................................................................................................................ 3-4
Beaming Appointments .................................................................................................................. 3-4
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Using the Summary Window .......................................................................................................... 3-5
Creating Meeting Requests ........................................................................................................... 3-5
Configuring Calendar Views .......................................................................................................... 3-5
Contacts ............................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Changing Contact Options ............................................................................................................. 3-7
Creating a Contact ......................................................................................................................... 3-7
Editing a Contact ............................................................................................................................ 3-9
Deleting a Contact ......................................................................................................................... 3-9
Finding a Contact ........................................................................................................................... 3-10
Beaming Contacts .......................................................................................................................... 3-10
Using the Summary Window .......................................................................................................... 3-10
Tasks ................................................................................................................................................... 3-11
Creating a Task .............................................................................................................................. 3-11
Editing a Task ................................................................................................................................ 3-12
Deleting a Task .............................................................................................................................. 3-13
Beaming Tasks .............................................................................................................................. 3-13
Using the Summary Window .......................................................................................................... 3-13
Configuring Tasks .......................................................................................................................... 3-14
Notes ................................................................................................................................................... 3-15
Creating a Note .............................................................................................................................. 3-15
Creating a Template ...................................................................................................................... 3-16
Editing a Note ................................................................................................................................ 3-17
Deleting a Note .............................................................................................................................. 3-17
Beaming Notes .............................................................................................................................. 3-17
Configuring Notes .......................................................................................................................... 3-18
Messaging ........................................................................................................................................... 3-19
Setting an E-mail Server Connection ............................................................................................. 3-19
Open Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 3-21
Using The Message List ................................................................................................................ 3-22
Creating an E-mail Message .......................................................................................................... 3-22
Downloading Messages ................................................................................................................. 3-23
Managing Messages and Folders .................................................................................................. 3-25
Configuring Accounts ..................................................................................................................... 3-26
Deleting Accounts .......................................................................................................................... 3-29
Windows Media ................................................................................................................................... 3-30
Copying Files To Your Device ....................................................................................................... 3-30
The library ...................................................................................................................................... 3-30
The Playlist .................................................................................................................................... 3-31
File Playback .................................................................................................................................. 3-35
Playback controls ........................................................................................................................... 3-36
Customizing the Player .................................................................................................................. 3-37
Pictures & Videos ................................................................................................................................ 3-41
Taking Photos ................................................................................................................................ 3-41
Recording Video ............................................................................................................................ 3-42
Viewing Photos and Videos ........................................................................................................... 3-43
Copying Image Files Or Video Clips to Your Device ..................................................................... 3-43
Organizing Photos and Videos ...................................................................................................... 3-44
Editing Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 3-44
Setting a Picture as Wallpaper ....................................................................................................... 3-45
Slide Show Mode ........................................................................................................................... 3-45
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Camera Configuration .................................................................................................................... 3-45
Video Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 3-46
Customizing Pictures & Videos ...................................................................................................... 3-46
Internet Explorer Mobile ....................................................................................................................... 3-48
Windows Live ....................................................................................................................................... 3-52
Live Hotmail ................................................................................................................................... 3-53
Live Messenger .............................................................................................................................. 3-54
Live Sync ....................................................................................................................................... 3-57
Internet Sharing ................................................................................................................................... 3-58
Chapter 4: Office Mobile Applications
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Excel Mobile ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Tips for Working in Excel Mobile .................................................................................................... 4-2
Creating a Workbook ..................................................................................................................... 4-2
Editing a Workbook ........................................................................................................................ 4-3
Deleting a Workbook ...................................................................................................................... 4-4
Beaming Workbooks ...................................................................................................................... 4-4
Formatting Workbooks ................................................................................................................... 4-4
Finding and Replacing Text ........................................................................................................... 4-6
Configuring Files ............................................................................................................................ 4-7
OneNote Mobile ................................................................................................................................... 4-9
Create New Note ........................................................................................................................... 4-9
Open or Close a Note .................................................................................................................... 4-10
Rename a Note .............................................................................................................................. 4-10
Delete a Note ................................................................................................................................. 4-10
Sort Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Add Text Formatting to Notes ........................................................................................................ 4-10
Add a Picture or an Audio Recording ............................................................................................. 4-11
PowerPoint Mobile ............................................................................................................................... 4-13
Getting Slide Shows onto Your Device .......................................................................................... 4-13
Using PowerPoint Mobile ............................................................................................................... 4-13
Setting the Slide Show Playback Options ...................................................................................... 4-14
Sending a PowerPoint File ............................................................................................................. 4-15
Word Mobile ......................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Creating a Document ..................................................................................................................... 4-16
Editing a Document ........................................................................................................................ 4-17
Deleting a Document ..................................................................................................................... 4-18
Beaming Documents ...................................................................................................................... 4-18
Formatting Text and Drawings ....................................................................................................... 4-18
Formatting Paragraphs .................................................................................................................. 4-19
Finding and Replacing Text ........................................................................................................... 4-20
Configuring Files ............................................................................................................................ 4-20
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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides instructions for using Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 applications on Zebra devices.
NOTE This guide covers Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 Professional and Classic operating systems. Not all features
described in this guide pertain to all devices. Refer to the device’s User Guide for supported features.
Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.
Documentation Set
The documentation set for Zebra devices is divided into guides that provide information for specific user needs.
The guides are:
•
Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide - describes how to use Microsoft developed
applications.
•
Application Guide - describes how to use Zebra developed applications.
•
User Guide - describes how to use the device.
•
Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the device and accessories.
•
EMDK Help File - provides API information for writing applications.
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
•
Chapter 1, Getting Started, explains how to use the Today screen, select programs, and enter information on
a Windows Mobile 6 device.
•
Chapter 2, Windows Mobile 6 Settings, explains how to adjust settings on a Windows Mobile 6 device,
including screen brightness, time and regional settings, memory, power, and owner information.
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Chapter 3, Mobile 6 Applications, explains how to use Windows Mobile 6 applications such as Calendar,
Notes, and Inbox.
•
Chapter 4, Office Mobile Applications, explains how to use Windows Mobile 6 applications such as Mobile
Word, Mobile Excel and Mobile PowerPoint.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
•
“Device” refers to any Zebra computer that runs Windows Mobile 6.0 or 6.1.
•
Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify chapters and sections in this and
related documents.
•
Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
• Icons on a screen.
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen or window.
•
bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
•
Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note
will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.
CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the possibility of data or material damage may
occur.
WARNING! This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility that serious personal
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Support for your region. Contact information is available
at: http://www.zebra.com/support
injury may occur.
.
When contacting Zebra Support, please have the following information available:
•
Serial number of the unit
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•
Model number or product name
•
Software type and version number.
Zebra responds to calls by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will
be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved
shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
If you purchased your business product from a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner for support.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Open the Start Menu
Adjust volume
Change the date and time
Soft Keys
Battery Status
Command Bar
Signal Strength
Turn on or off radios
Change the date and time, set up the alarm, and more
BTExplorer
Wireless Applications
Connectivity
Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. Tap a
section on the screen to open the associated program. Alternatively, tap
Start > Today to display the Today screen.
Figure 1-1
The
Tod ay screen displays important information for the day, and varies depending on the device configuration.
To customize the
background and the
2-23.
Toda y S cr een
Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Today icon. Use the Appearance tab to customize the
Items tab to change the list and order of items that appear on the screen. See Today on page
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Tap to change volume or mute all sounds
Tap to select a program
Tap to see additional programs
Tap to customize the device
Status Bar
Tap to view connection status
Tap to select a recently
used program
Tap to change volume or mute all sounds
Tap to select a program
Tap to see additional programs
Tap to customize the device
Status Bar
Tap to view connection status
Tap to select a recently
used program
Using the Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the screen displays various status icons, and current time.
Figure 1-2
Figure 1-3
Screen Navigation - Portrait Screens
Screen Navigation - Square Screens
Using the Command Bar
Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform program tasks. The command bar includes menu
names, buttons, and the Input Panel button. To create a new item in the current program, tap
name of a button, hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button to decline the command.
New. To see the
Getting Started 1 - 3
Soft Key
Menu/Action
Soft Key
Menu/Action
Input
Panel
Tap and hold to display the
pop-up menu
Lift the stylus and
tap the action
Tap outside the menu to close it
without performing an action
Figure 1-4
Command Bar
Soft Keys
Use the soft menu keys on the device, if applicable, keypad to access the menu or action above this key on the
screen.
Selecting Programs
To select a program, tap Start > Programs, then select the program icon. See Menus on page 2-18 to select which
programs appear in the
Using Pop-up Menus
Use pop-up menus to quickly choose an action for an item. For example, use the pop-up menu in the contact list to
delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up
menus vary from program to program.
To access a pop-up menu, hold the stylus on the item on which to perform the action. When the menu appears, lift
the stylus and select the action, or tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action.
Start menu.
Figure 1-5
Pop-up Menu
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Tap to see choices
Select an input method
Input Panel Button
(icon varies depending
on input method)
Notifications
The device provides notifications for appointments and tasks. For example, after setting up an appointment in
Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, the device provides a notification in any of the
following ways:
•
a message box appears on the screen
•
a pre-set sound plays
•
the device vibrates.
To choose reminder types and sounds for the device, tap
icon. Select the desired options. See Sounds & Notifications on page 2-22.
Entering Information
To enter information in applications:
•
use the keypad (on models with a keypad)
•
use the input panel
•
write directly on the screen
•
draw pictures on the screen
•
speak into the microphone to record a message
•
scan bar code data.
Entering Information Using the Input Panel
Use the input panel to enter information. Enter information using the soft Keyboard or write using Block
Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber. The characters appear as typed text on the screen. See Input on
page 2-6 to customize settings for input methods.
Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications
To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to this button to view and select
input methods.
Figure 1-6
Input Panel Menu
Getting Started 1 - 5
Tap here if this is the right word
Writing area
When using the input panel, the device anticipates the word and displays it above the input panel, if set to do so in
Word Completion on page 2-14. Tap the displayed word to insert it into the text at the insertion point. With frequent
use, the device learns to anticipate more words.
Using the Soft Keyboard
Use the Keyboard input method to enter information by tapping keys with the stylus. To type with the soft Keyboard:
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then select Keyboard.
2. On the Keyboard, tap the keys with the stylus.
Figure 1-7
3. Tap the pop-up word to enter this word on the screen, or continuing tapping keys to enter information.
Keyboard Input Panel
Using Letter Recognizer
Use the Letter Recognizer input method to enter information by writing letters and numbers in a special writing
area. To enter information using Letter Recognizer:
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then select Letter Recognizer.
2. Write letters or numbers in the writing area. Write capital letters in the left side of the writing area, numbers in
the right side, and lower case letters in the center.
Figure 1-8
3. Tap the button to open a panel of symbols and special characters to enter, including foreign characters.
Letter Recognizer Input Panel
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Writing area
Figure 1-9
4. Tap the button to return to Letter Recognizer.
When writing a letter, it appears as typed text on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer,
with Letter Recognizer open, tap the next to the writing area.
See Letter Recognizer Input Method on page 2-7 to configure Letter Recognizer.
Letter Recognizer Symbols
Using Block Recognizer
Use the Block Recognizer input method to enter information by writing letters and numbers in a writing area using
special stylus strokes. This requires learning how to write characters in a specific way, but speeds recognition.
To enter information using Block Recognizer:
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then select Block Recognizer.
2. Write letters in the left side of the writing area (labeled abc), or numbers, symbols, special characters, or
punctuation in the right side (labeled 123), using special character strokes. Each written character appears as
typed text in the window. Figure 1-11 provides examples of how to write characters in lowercase.
Figure 1-10
Following are tips for using Block Recognizer:
•
•
•
The following chart illustrates some of the characters to write (the dot on each character is the starting point for
writing).
Block Recognizer
To enter an upper case letter, enter an upstroke in the left side of the writing area, and when a cursor appears
on the screen write the letter. To enter more than one uppercase letter (to achieve a caps lock), first enter two
upstrokes. Enter another upstroke to return to lower case.
When entering special characters or punctuation, first tap in the right side of the writing area, then enter the
character.
Tap the button to open a panel of symbols and special characters to enter, including foreign characters.
Getting Started 1 - 7
Figure 1-11
For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, with Block Recognizer open, tap next to the writing area.
See Block Recognizer Input Method on page 2-6 to configure Block Recognizer.
Character Chart
Using Transcriber
Use the Transcriber input option to enter information by writing letters and numbers customized to an individual’s
handwriting style. To enter information using Transcriber:
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then select Transcriber.
Figure 1-12
Transcriber Icons
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Transcriber Icons
Icon Description
Set options such as writing direction and inking. See
Adapt a writing style to optimize recognition. See
Quickly input numbers, punctuation, and other symbols.
Select a recognition mode:
a
Alpha mode (
Numeric mode (
Uppercase mode (
): Default mode for handwriting recognition.
123
): Allows numbers and some letters, and activates the Calculator.
A
): Capitalizes all letters.
Inserts a space at the cursor.
Inserts a return at the cursor.
Transcriber Input Method on page 2-8
Transcriber Input Method on page 2-8
.
.
Moves the cursor one space to the left.
Moves the cursor one space to the right.
Erases the character to the left of the cursor.
Opens the help file.
2. To open a customized letter shapes file to speed recognition, tap . See Transcriber Input Method on page
2-8 to create a letter shapes file.
3. Ta p File > Open... and tap the file to open it.
Getting Started 1 - 9
Figure 1-13
4. Ta p ok.
5. Write anywhere on the screen. Transcriber changes the written characters to typed characters. For specific
instructions on using Transcriber, with Transcriber open, tap .
See Transcriber Input Method on page 2-8 to configure Transcriber.
Opening Letter Shapes File
Writing on the Screen
In some programs that accept writing, such as Notes and the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, use the
stylus to write directly on the screen.
To write on the screen, tap
Menu > Draw to switch to writing mode. Lines appear on the screen for guidance.
Figure 1-14
Writing on the Screen
Writing Tips
•
Write neatly.
•
Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Cross off the “t” and write apostrophes below the top
line so they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line.
•
For better recognition, increase the zoom level to 300% using Menu > Zoom.
•
Leave large gaps between words so the device can easily tell where words begin and end.
•
Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot
be converted.
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The drawing box indicates the
boundaries of the drawing
Selecting Text
To edit or format typed text, select it by dragging the stylus across the text. Cut, copy, and/or paste text by holding
the selected words and selecting an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping
Selecting Writing
To select writing to edit or format:
1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the writing to select until the insertion point appears.
2. Drag the stylus across the writing.
Ta p
Menu > Undo Ink to erase accidental writing, and try again.
Cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way as with typed text: tap and hold the selected words, then select
the command from the pop-up menu, or select the command from
Drawing on the Screen
Menu.
Menu.
Drawing on the screen is similar to writing on the screen. To create a drawing:
1. Ta p Menu > Draw. Lines appear on the screen.
2. Cross three ruled lines on the first stroke. A drawing box appears.
3. Draw strokes in or touching the drawing box to include the strokes in the drawing. Drawings that do not cross
three ruled lines are treated as writing.
Figure 1-15
To change the zoom level, select a level from
Drawing on the Screen
Menu > Zoom.
Manipulating a Drawing
To manipulate a drawing:
•
To select a drawing to edit or format, tap Menu > Draw and drag the stylus over the drawing. Selection
handles appear.
•
To resize a drawing, drag a selection handle.
•
To cut, copy, and paste drawings, tap and hold the selected drawing, then select an editing command on the
pop-up menu, or select the command from
Menu.
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Embedded recording icon
Record
Voice Bar icon
Fast-forward
Rewind
Stop
Play/Pause
Volume
Tap to select a prewritten message
Recording a Message
Record a message to capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, include
the recording in the
a written note.
To create a recording:
1. Ta p Start > Programs > Notes to open the Notes application.
2. Ta p Menu > View Recording Toolbar.
3. Tap the Record button (the circle) to begin recording.
4. Speak into the device’s microphone, or hold the microphone near another source of sound.
Notes tab. In the Notes program, either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in
Figure 1-16
5. Tap the Stop button when finished. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon.
6. To play a recording, tap it in the list or tap the embedded icon in the note.
Using My Text
When using Messaging or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into
the text entry area. To insert a message:
1. Ta p Start > Messaging to open Inbox.
2. Open a new message or chat.
3. Ta p Menu > My Text and select a message.
Recording Window
Figure 1-17
Using My Text
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4. If desired, add text after the My Text message by tapping at the end of the message and inserting text using the
input panel.
To edit a My Text message, tap
make the changes.
Finding Information
To locate information on the device, use the Search application or File Explorer.
Search
The Search application locates information. To use Search:
1. Ta p Start > Programs > Search icon.
Menu > My Text > Edit My Text Messages... . Select the message to edit and
Figure 1-18
2. Enter the text to find in the Search for: field.
3. Select a data type from the Type: drop-down list. To find information taking up storage space on the device,
select
4. Ta p Search. All information containing the text entered in the Search for: field appears in the Results area.
Search Window
Larger than 64 KB.
File Explorer
Use File Explorer to find files and organize them into folders. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer.
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Select the sort
order for the list
Tap the folder
name to open it
Tap and hold to create a
new folder
Tap to change folders
Move up one directory
Figure 1-19
File Explorer Window
Use File Explorer to perform the following:
•
Browse folders to locate a file by tapping folders to open them, or using the Show menu (labeled My Device
by default) to close folders.
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To list folders and files alphabetically or by date, size, or type, tap the Sort By menu (labeled Name by
default), then select an option to sort by.
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To move a file, tap and hold the file, then select Cut or Copy. Navigate to a different folder, tap and hold the
screen, then select
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To create a new folder, tap and hold the screen and select New Folder on the pop-up menu, or tap Menu >
New Folder, then name the folder using the input panel.
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To delete a file or folder, tap and hold the item to delete, then select Delete.
•
To view the contents of an inserted storage card, navigate to Storage Card under My Device in the Show
Paste on the pop-up menu.
menu.
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To enter a network path, tap Menu > Open Path > New Path.
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