Palm-size PC User's Guide For distribution with new Palm-size PCs only. Your Palm-size PC comes with a Hardware Manual in addition to this Palm-size PC User's Guide. Be sure to read the Hardware Manual first. Before using your Palm-size PC for the first time,carefully read the Safety Precautions in the Hardware Manual. Keep this Palm-size PC User's Guide on hand for reference whenever using your Palm-size PC. E · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss. · Data can be uploaded from this unit to a personal computer for storage on a hard disk, floppy diskette, or other storage medium. Be sure to make multiple copies of all important data to protect against its accidental loss. · The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. · No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of the manufacturer. · Sample displays shown in this manual may differ somewhat from the displays actually produced by the product. ©1999 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Copyright Information · Microsoft, MS, ActiveSync, Active Desktop, Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 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Contents Welcome .................................................................................... i About This User's Guide .................................................................................... i Where to find additional information ................................................................ ii Part 1 Using the Palm-size PC ...................................1 Chapter 1 Palm-size PC Basics .............................................. 2 Palm-size PC Buttons ........................................................................................ 2 Touch Screen Operations ................................................................................... 4 Palm-size PC Programs ...................................................................................... 5 Assigning a Program to a Program Button ........................................................ 7 Active Desktop ................................................................................................... 8 Taskbar ............................................................................................................... 9 Start Menu ........................................................................................................ 10 Command Bar .................................................................................................. 11 Typing and Writing on your Palm-size PC ...................................................... 12 Viewing Data ................................................................................................... 14 Customizing Your Palm-size PC ...................................................................... 15 Chapter 2 Tutorial .................................................................. 18 Recording a Message with Voice Recorder ..................................................... 18 Adding a Contacts Record ............................................................................... 19 Creating a Calendar Appointment .................................................................... 21 Entering a Reminder in Tasks .......................................................................... 23 Creating a Note with Note Taker ..................................................................... 26 Viewing the Active Desktop ............................................................................. 29 What's Next? .................................................................................................... 30 Chapter 3 Voice Recorder and Note Taker ........................ 31 Using Voice Recorder ...................................................................................... 31 Controlling Voice Recorder Operations with Buttons ......................... 31 Controlling Voice Recorder Operations with On-screen Buttons and Menu Commands .......................................................................... 33 Using Note Taker ............................................................................................. 37 Creating a New Note ........................................................................... 37 Inputting Text into a Note ................................................................... 37 Freehand Letters and Graphics ............................................................ 38 Editing and Formatting a Note ............................................................ 39 Saving a Note ...................................................................................... 40 Managing Your Notes .......................................................................... 41 Chapter 4 Pocket Outlook .................................................... 42 Calendar: Scheduling an Appointment ............................................................ 42 Contacts: Managing Business and Private Contacts ........................................ 44 Tasks: Keeping Track of Things You Need to Do ............................................ 45 Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail ............................................................ 47 Synchronizing Messages ..................................................................... 48 Windows CE Inbox Transfer ............................................................... 49 Using a New Dial-Up Connection ................................................................... 50 Received Messages .............................................................................. 52 Sending an E-mail ............................................................................... 55 Part 2 Communicating with a Computer ................. 57 Chapter 5 Dial-Up Connections .......................................... 58 Remote Computers .......................................................................................... 58 Palm-size PC Dial-Up Connection Settings .................................................... 60 Setting the Dialing Properties ............................................................. 66 Setting Up the Remote Computer .................................................................... 67 Internet Service Provider or Corporate Network ................................ 67 Remote Desktop Computer ................................................................. 67 Establishing a Dial-Up Connection ................................................................. 68 Closing a Connection .......................................................................... 71 Chapter 6 Windows CE Services and Channels ................. 72 Windows CE Services ...................................................................................... 72 Installing Windows CE Services ......................................................... 72 Optional Infrared Communication Driver Component ....................... 77 Using the Mobile Devices Window ..................................................... 78 Changing Communications Settings ................................................... 79 Synchronization ............................................................................................... 80 Checking Synchronization Details ...................................................... 82 How Data is Synchronized .................................................................. 82 Resolving Synchronization Conflicts .................................................. 84 Changing ActiveSync Options Settings .............................................. 85 Using Channels ................................................................................................ 87 Displaying the Channels Screen .......................................................... 87 Synchronizing Channel Information ................................................... 88 Viewing Channel Information ............................................................. 88 Viewing Channel Information on the Active Desktop ........................ 88 Chapter 7 Data Backup and File Transfer ........................... 89 Backing Up and Restoring Data ...................................................................... 89 Copying Files ................................................................................................... 90 Installing and Removing Software ................................................................... 91 Transferring Data with Infrared ....................................................................... 93 Part 3 Using the CASIO Programs ...........................95 Chapter 8 Menu .................................................................... 95 Using Menu ...................................................................................................... 96 Starting Up Menu ................................................................................ 96 Using the Main Menu .......................................................................... 96 Using Action Control for Menu Button Operations ............................ 97 Configuring Menu ............................................................................................ 98 Assigning Operations to Main Menu Buttons ..................................... 98 Submenu Buttons .............................................................................. 100 Chapter 9 Card Backup Tool ............................................. 103 Using Card Backup Tool ................................................................................ 104 Backing Up Data ............................................................................... 104 Restoring Data ................................................................................... 106 Deleting a Backup File ...................................................................... 108 Part 4 Reference ......................................................109 Appendix A Handwritten Character Recognizer ............. 109 Input Panel Areas ........................................................................................... 110 Symbols ......................................................................................................... 111 Character Writing Help .................................................................................. 111 Options ........................................................................................................... 112 Natural Character Set ..................................................................................... 112 Simplified Uppercase Character Set .............................................................. 117 Appendix B Tips and Troubleshooting ............................... 123 Tips ................................................................................................................ 123 Conserving Battery power ................................................................. 123 Protecting Important Data ................................................................. 124 Other Tips .......................................................................................... 125 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 126 Dial-up Connection ........................................................................... 126 Infrared Communications .................................................................. 126 Display .............................................................................................. 127 Screen characters are too small. ........................................................ 127 Palm-size PC Response ..................................................................... 127 Other .............................................................. ...