User manual E-TEN X500

GPS Pocket PC User Manual Safety Instructions Please Read Before Proceeding. This product is not charged when shipped from the factory. When you use this product the first time, we recommend that you install the battery as illustrated and fully charge it for about 8 hours before use. Before you install the SIM card, make sure that tap the ALL OFF Button in Wireless Manager to turn off your Pocket PC's mobile phone, Bluetooth, and wireless LAN functions. And press the "Power Button" of the Pocket PC to turn off the screen. Otherwise, abnormal disconnection problems will occur. When you are on a plane, in a medical facility or at a gas station where wireless communications devices are not allowed and must be turned off, please go to Wireless Manager and select the ALL OFF Button to turn off your Pocket PC's mobile phone, Bluetooth, and wireless LAN functions. By pressing the "Power Button" of the Pocket PC, you only turn off the display. In case the Pocket PC is damaged, send it back to the dealer for repair. Do not attempt to disassemble the Pocket PC on your own; otherwise the warranty will be void. Where to Find Information For information on: See this source: Programs on your Pocket PC This User's Guide and Pocket PC Help. To and then Help. view Help, tap Additional programs that can The Pocket PC Getting Started CD. be installed on the Pocket PC Connecting to and Check the user's guide that comes with this synchronizing with a desktop product or look for the online help relevant computer to synchronization tools on the desktop PC or the Pocket PC. Up-to-date information on http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/ your Pocket PC This document lists the functions, specifications, and illustrations for reference only. The actual purchased product should be taken as the standard. User Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................2 WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ...............................................2 1 Getting Started / .....................................................................1-1 PACKAGE CONTENT.................................................................1-1 EXTERNAL VIEWS....................................................................1-2 Hardware Hotkey Functions ...........................................1-3 Rear Side.........................................................................1-4 USING THE POCKET PC FOR THE FIRST TIME ...........................1-5 Charging Power and Power Supply................................1-5 Re-installation or Replacing the Battery.........................1-7 POWER ON AND OFF ................................................................1-8 Sleep Mode......................................................................1-8 Turn on the Screen ..........................................................1-9 Restarting the Pocket PC ................................................1-10 Reset........................................................................1-11 Default Settings.......................................................1-12 Clean Boot ..............................................................1-13 2 Using the Pocket PC /.............................................................2-1 START......................................................................................2-1 Screen..............................................................................2-1 Today Screen...................................................................2-3 Programs.........................................................................2-7 System Application Programs .........................................2-9 X-1 M-DESK...................................................................................2-11 ENTER INFORMATION ON YOUR POCKET PC ...........................2-14 Enter Text Using the Input Panel....................................2-14 Type with the Soft Keyboard ..................................2-16 Use Letter Recognizer.............................................2-16 Use Block Recognizer.............................................2-16 Use Transcriber .......................................................2-17 Select Typed Text ...................................................2-17 Write on the Screen .........................................................2-18 Write on the Screen.................................................2-18 Select Writing .........................................................2-19 Draw on the Screen.........................................................2-20 Create a Drawing ....................................................2-20 Select a Drawing .....................................................2-21 Record a Message ...........................................................2-21 Create a Recording..................................................2-22 Voice Commander...........................................................2-23 3 Voice Command Satellite Navigation / .................................3-1 NAVIGATION DEVICE INSTALLATION.......................................3-1 GPS NAVIGATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .........................3-2 CONDITIONS FOR USING GPS CAR NAVIGATION .....................3-2 SATELLITE DATA UPDATE .......................................................3-5 LOCATION SMS.......................................................................3-8 GPS VIEWER ...........................................................................3-10 X-2 4 Using the Phone /....................................................................4-1 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SIM CARD ..........................4-2 USING THE PHONE ...................................................................4-4 Adjusting the Phone Volume ...........................................4-5 TURNING THE PHONE ON OR OFF AND MAKING CALLS...........4-6 Toolbar............................................................................4-8 Call from Contacts ..........................................................4-9 Call from Speed Dial.......................................................4-9 Call from the Call History...............................................4-10 CUSTOMIZE YOUR PHONE .......................................................4-11 Add Ringtone...................................................................4-12 PHONE APPLICATION PROGRAMS ............................................4-13 SIM Manager ..................................................................4-13 Standard Display .....................................................4-13 Full-Screen Display.................................................4-14 Copy Phonebook Information .................................4-15 SMS Management...................................................4-16 SIM Tool Kit....................................................................4-16 SMS Sender .....................................................................4-17 Speed Dial.......................................................................4-18 Hot Key Switch.......................................................4-18 Frequently Dialed Screen........................................4-19 Index Dial................................................................4-20 Call Filter........................................................................4-21 X-3 5 Customize Your Pocket PC /..................................................5-1 ADJUSTING SETTINGS ..............................................................5-1 NOTIFICATIONS........................................................................5-2 POWER PREFERENCE SETTINGS ...............................................5-3 BACKLIGHT .............................................................................5-4 MICROPHONE...........................................................................5-5 ADJUST VOLUME .....................................................................5-6 SCENARIOS ..............................................................................5-7 QUICK LINK.............................................................................5-8 FIND AND ORGANIZE INFORMATION ........................................5-10 NAVIGATION BAR AND COMMAND BAR ..................................5-11 POP-UP MENUS .........................................................................5-12 REDEFINE HOT KEYS ...............................................................5-13 6 Synchronization /....................................................................6-1 WINDOWS VISTA PART............................................................6-1 WINDOWS XP/2000/98 PART...................................................6-3 INSTALLING AND USING ACTIVESYNC.....................................6-4 FAQ About Synchronization ...........................................6-6 USB SYNCHRONIZATION .........................................................6-6 SYNCHRONIZATION TOOL ON POCKET PC ...............................6-9 SYNCHRONIZING USING BLUETOOTH .......................................6-10 7 Connections / ..........................................................................7-1 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET...............................................7-1 Connection Wizard..........................................................7-1 Setting the GPRS Connection..........................................7-3 Starting GPRS Connection..............................................7-5 Disconnecting GPRS.......................................................7-6 X-4 USING BLUETOOTH..................................................................7-7 Bluetooth Connection Wizard .........................................7-7 Bluetooth Connection Setting..........................................7-9 Service.....................................................................7-10 Serial Port................................................................7-11 Bluetooth Headset ...................................................7-12 FTP Sharing ............................................................7-12 CSD TYPE ...............................................................................7-13 CONNECTING WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER...........................7-14 WIRELESS LAN TRANSMISSION ..............................................7-14 8 Using Wireless LAN / .............................................................8-1 CONNECTING TO WIRELESS LAN ............................................8-1 CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK .................................8-3 WLAN Setup Scenarios ...................................................8-3 Configure Your Wireless Network (Reference for a normal network setup)................................................8-4 Configure Your Wireless Network (Reference for Proxy setup) ..................................................................8-7 9 Sending and Receiving Messages / ........................................9-1 E-MAILS AND SMS MESSAGES ................................................9-2 Synchronizing E-mail Messages......................................9-3 Connecting Directly to the Mail Server ..........................9-4 E-mail Server Setup ........................................................9-5 Using E-mails and SMS ..................................................9-7 Direct Push Technology Alert.........................................9-10 Direct Push Technology Alert Settings ...................9-10 X-5 WINDOWS LIVETM MESSENGER ...............................................9-12 Setting Up........................................................................9-13 Working with Contacts....................................................9-14 Chatting with Contacts....................................................9-15 MMS MESSAGE.......................................................................9-16 Create and Edit MMS .....................................................9-16 BIRTHDAY REMINDER..............................................................9-18 10 Multimedia /............................................................................10-1 USING CAMERA .......................................................................10-1 Camera Mode..................................................................10-2 Camera Mode Using Wizard...................................10-3 Managing Pictures Shot by Continuous Shutter ...........................................................10-4 Digital Video Mode.........................................................10-5 Digital Video Mode Using Wizard .........................10-7 Speed Shooting Using the Hardware Hotkeys ................10-8 MULTIMEDIA MANAGER..........................................................10-9 Preview Multimedia Information ....................................10-9 Slide Show Function........................................................10-10 Multimedia Manager Tools.............................................10-11 IMAGE MAKER.........................................................................10-12 IMAGE WIZARD .......................................................................10-14 FM TUNER...............................................................................10-15 X-6 11 Companion Programs /..........................................................11-1 CALENDAR: SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND MEETINGS .....11-2 Create an Appointment ...................................................11-3 Use the Summary Screen.................................................11-4 Create Meeting Requests.................................................11-4 Schedule a Meeting .................................................11-5 CONTACTS: TRACKING FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES ................11-6 Create a Contact .............................................................11-7 Find a Contact ................................................................11-8 Use the Summary Screen.................................................11-9 TASKS: KEEPING A TO DO LIST ...............................................11-10 Create a Task ..................................................................11-11 Use the Summary Screen.................................................11-12 NOTES: CAPTURING THOUGHTS AND IDEAS ............................11-13 Create a Note ..................................................................11-14 WORD MOBILE ........................................................................11-15 EXCEL MOBILE ........................................................................11-18 Tips for Working in Excel Mobile ...................................11-20 POWERPOINT MOBILE .............................................................11-21 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER ......................................................11-22 INTERNET EXPLORE .................................................................11-24 Using Internet Explore....................................................11-24 Browse the Internet .................................................11-25 View Mobile Favorites and Channels .....................11-26 The Mobile Favorites Folder ..........................................11-26 Favorite Links .................................................................11-27 X-7 Synchronize Mobile Favorites.........................................11-27 Create a Mobile Favorite.........................................11-27 Save Pocket PC Memory ........................................11-28 12 Maintaining the Pocket PC / .................................................12-1 BACKUP UTILITY .....................................................................12-1 Storage Space..................................................................12-1 Backup Files....................................................................12-2 Wizard Mode...........................................................12-2 Standard Mode ........................................................12-2 Advanced Settings Options..............................................12-3 Restore Files ...................................................................12-5 Wizard Mode...........................................................12-5 Standard Mode ........................................................12-6 ADDING OR REMOVING PROGRAMS .........................................12-7 Add Programs Using Synchronization Tools ..................12-7 Add a Program Directly from the Internet......................12-8 Add a Program to the Start Menu ...................................12-9 Remove Programs ...........................................................12-10 MANAGE MEMORY ..................................................................12-11 View Memory Status........................................................12-11 Find Available Memory...................................................12-12 SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................................12-15 X-8 13 Voice Commander / ................................................................13-1 STARTING VOICE COMMANDER...............................................13-2 VOICE COMMAND FORMAT .....................................................13-3 VOICE COMMANDER SETTINGS................................................13-5 Contacts Settings Page....................................................13-5 Application Settings Page ...............................................13-8 Music Settings Page ........................................................13-10 Advanced Settings Page ..................................................13-12 FAQ ........................................................................................13-13 14 Specifications / ........................................................................14-1 15 Regulation Notice and Safety Declaration / .........................15-1 SAR INFORMATION .................................................................15-1 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................15-2 16 FAQ / .......................................................................................16-1 X-9 X-10 1 Getting Started / Package Content Pocket PC, stylus, Battery, Getting Started CD, User Guide, AC adapter, USB cable, headset and Leather case. Pocket PC User Guide Stylus USB Cable Battery AC Adapter Getting Started CD Getting Started 1-1 External Views 4 7 1 2 10 3 12 15 16 11 13 14 17 18 21 5 6 8 9 19 20 25 22 23 24 Volume control key Earphone and microphone jack Cell Phone speaker WLAN Active LED (Orange) Bluetooth Active LED (Blue, blinks once) GPS Active LED (Blue, blinks twice) 9 Touch screen 11 Right Soft-Key End button 13 15 MicroSD Slot 17 Mini USB port 19 Power button 21 Camera Shutter 23 Hidden antenna for Cell Phone 25 Back cover. Battery is inside. 1-2 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 Voice Commander Hot key reserved for GPS AP M-Desk hot key Power Charging LED (Red) Cell phone Active LED (Green) 10 Left Soft-Key Send button 12 14 Navigation button. Press the center of the button to set as launch key. 16 Microphone 18 Stylus holder. Slide the stylus out of the holder. This is a two-stage push-pull stylus. 20 Reset button 22 Built-in camera lens/ preview mirror 24 Speaker Hardware Hotkey Functions Hardware Button Short Press (Press once and release) Adjust volume Zoom in/out during camera mode Connect to Voice Commander Connect to Notes Hot key reserved for GPS AP Connect to M-Desk --- Long Press (Press for a few seconds and release) -- Connect to Phone/dial/redial/answer Telephone hold Left Soft-Key: Soft-keys on left and -right to operate function buttons at bottom of display. Right Soft-Key -Hang up during call Turn off phone if it is on Disconnect during GPRS Turn on phone when it is connection off Skip to Today's screen while in other programs Power Button = open or close screen -Power Button + Reset Button -= Cold boot Reset Button -Camera or Camera Shutter Video recorder Getting Started 1-3 Rear Side 1 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its golden contacts facing down. Follow the picture indicated on the Pocket PC. 3 Back cover 5 Main battery lock Installing the SIM Card 2 Main battery 4 Follow the direction in the illustration to install the main battery. 1 Installing the Battery 2 3 Unlock Lock 4 5 1-4 Using the Pocket PC for the First Time Charging Power and Power Supply Connect the AC adapter plug to any household power outlet. Connect the other plug from the AC adapter to the USB port. The Pocket PC starts to charge automatically. If you need to connect Pocket PC and desktop computer, you could connect the USB cable to the USB port. And then connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the desktop computer. Your Pocket PC will also charge at the same time. 1. Remove the back cover. (If you are opening this product for the first time, the main battery and the Pocket PC are packed separately inside the product package.) 2. Install the main battery properly and lock the battery securely. Getting Started 1-5 3. Please connect one side of the AC adapter plug to any household power outlet and connect the other side of plug from the AC adapter to the USB port. The Pocket PC will start to charge automatically. 4. Cold Boot: Press and hold the "Power Button" with one hand, and use the stylus tip to press the "Reset Button" with the other hand. Release the "Power Button" and the "Reset Button" at the same time. Wait for the Pocket PC to restart and follow the instructions on the screen to complete screen alignment. 5. It will take about 8 hours to fully charge the battery after the first time you open the package. Subsequent charging will only take about 3 hours. After charging, you can disconnect the AC adapter and carry the Pocket PC around portably. To maintain smooth operation, charge the power regularly. 6. View the battery icon usage condition. 7. The LED indicator on the upper right of Pocket PC will display the charging and function usage status. Charging Red LED lights up Fully charged Red LED goes off Green LED lights up Phone is on Green LED flashes Caution or Warning Orange LED flashes Insufficient power Red LED flashes on the upper right corner to check the power 8. The LED indicator on the upper left of Pocket PC WLAN Active Orange LED flashes Bluetooth Active Blue LED blinks once every 4 seconds GPS Active Blue LED blinks twice every 4 seconds 1-6 Re-installation or Replacing the Battery If the phone, GPRS or wireless LAN connection function is already activated, deactivate it first and then replace the battery. 1. Slide and remove the back cover of Pocket PC. 2. You may poke down to unlock the main battery lock in order to remove the battery. 3. Replace the main battery and lock it properly. When you remove the main battery, your Pocket PC will enter the sleep mode. 4. Slide the back cover into the groove, and reinstall the back cover. Unlock Lock Getting Started 1-7 Power On and Off Power Button Sleep Mode 1. Press the "Power Button" of the Pocket PC to enter the Sleep mode. At this time, the screen is turned off and all peripheral devices enter the power-saving mode. But if the phone is turned on, it is still in the call waiting mode. 2. To turn on the screen later, just press the "Power Button." 3. Tap , Settings, the System tab, Power and then the Advanced tab to set the device to turn off automatically after waiting for a certain time period. 1-8 Turn on the Screen This product is designed with a power-saving feature. If the screen is turned off, press the "Power Button" of the Pocket PC to turn it on. If the screen is too dark and you cannot see clearly, set the proper brightness level for the backlight. Tap , Settings, the System tab, Backlight and then the Backlight Level tab. Using the Stylus to Touch the Screen Your Pocket PC is designed for graphics-based operation. Generally speaking, we usually "use the stylus to perform basic actions such as tap, drag, and tap and hold" on the touch screen. Other actions such as reset and cold boot will require the use of the stylus tip. Pull the stylus to full-length to make it easier to tap the screen during operation. When kept completely in the stylus holder, the stylus length shortens. Avoid heavily pressing on the touch screen with the stylus or your fingers. Getting Started 1-9 Restarting the Pocket PC Appropriate situation: If the Pocket PC is unable to maintain normal operation, has no response, or if the screen is frozen. For your consideration, factoring into your safety and convenience, please refer to the following instructions in order: 1. Reset 2. Default Settings procedures 3. Clean Boot Press the "Reset Button" of Pocket PC with the tip of the stylus. If the touch screen is functional, please tap Programs, Utilities, and then Default Settings. Hold the "Power Button" and press once on the "Reset Button" with the tip of the stylus, and release both buttons simultaneously. Next, continually hold the End Button until the , system inquiry screen is displayed, then release the End Button. Answer the question(s). 1-10 Reset Reset method: Press the "Reset Button" of Pocket PC with the tip of the stylus. Appropriate situation: If the Pocket PC is unable to maintain normal operation, has no response, or if the screen is frozen. Result: In a moment, when Pocket PC automatically completes the system startup process, the last display will be the Today screen. This will retain the Microsoft Windows, factory pre-installed applications, user's input data, newly installed programs, and user custom settings. Getting Started 1-11 Default Settings Tap , Programs, Utilities, and then Default Settings. 1. If this application is inadvertently accessed, please select the to the upper right of the screen to exit, the system will not be affected. 2. If you are certain that you wish to perform this action, please select the data input block on the right, and enter the authorized code in the block to the left. Then tap the OK button. Appropriate situation: If the Pocket PC is unable to maintain normal operation, but the touch screen is functional. Please refer to the instructions in this section to troubleshoot. Result: This will retain only the Microsoft Windows, and factory pre-installed applications. Other settings such as user's input data, newly installed programs, and user custom settings will all be cleared. 1-12 Clean Boot Cold boot method: Hold the "Power Button" of the Pocket PC with one hand while holding the stylus tip to push in the "Reset Button" with the other. Simultaneously release both the "Power Button" and "Reset Button". Appropriate situation: If a previous reset has already been attempted and the Pocket PC is still unable to maintain normal operations, has no response, or if the screen is frozen. Before executing the preceding "Cold boot method", please carefully consider the following instructions and then decide on the cold boot method. 1. After a cold boot is performed, if no buttons are pressed, when Pocket PC automatically completes the system startup process, the last display will be the Today screen. This is identical to the reset result. 2. If a previous reset has already been attempted but the Pocket PC is still unable to maintain normal operation, consider the following solution: After cold boot, hold the End Button on the bottom right of Pocket PC until the system inquiry screen is shown, and then release the End Button. Next, please read thoroughly through the instructions on cold booting before continuing carefully. Getting Started 1-13 Perform cold boot and hold the End Button following instructions before careful consideration. . Please refer to the Erase all data and load default? The default is "No." If Yes or No was not selected, after a few seconds the system will automatically execute the default No. If you long press Left Soft-Key for a few seconds to select "Yes," then the system will erase all data and load default. After your Pocket PC restarts, follow the instructions on the screen to complete. Caution! 1. After performing a cold boot, the system will retain Microsoft Windows and pre-installed programs. If you answer "Yes" to the question displayed after a cold boot, other items such as the user's input data, newly installed programs and user settings will be lost. 2. There are two ways to retain your data, loaded default and registry: Perform a Reset. Performing a Cold Boot, and answer "No" when the above question displays. 1-14 2 Using the Pocket PC / Start Screen Tap , Settings, the System tab, and then Screen. The first time you use or cold boot the pocket PC, the system will ask you to align the screen. Kindly continue to tap the center of each cross (+) that appears and follow the screen instructions to complete the operation. If you feel that the position is not quite accurate while tapping on the screen, you follow the help for this section to align the screen again. Orientation: Portrait (default) Landscape (right-handed) Landscape (left-handed) Tap the Align Screen button to calibrate the screen. When Align Screen appears, use the stylus to tap the center of the cross (+) until the next cross appears, then follow the screen instructions to complete the operation. Finally, tap exit. Text Size tab: For selecting the desired text size. Using the Pocket PC 2-1 to The following steps will bring you into the touch screen calibration mode. These steps provide a faster and more efficacious way to enter the touch screen calibration mode. And they also provide a method of getting into Screen program for when the touch screen dislocation is so severe that you completely cannot select or do anything using the stylus. 1. Simultaneously press the Left Soft-Key on the bottom-left of the Pocket PC and the execution button in the center of the navigation pad. 2. Release these two buttons at the same time, and you will enter the calibration screen. 2-2 Today Screen When you turn on your Pocket PC for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you will see the "Today screen". You can also display it by tapping and then Today. On the "Today screen", you can see at a glance the important information for the day. Start. Tap to switch to a program. Tap to enable or disable the GPRS connection feature. Antenna icon. Tap to turn the phone on or off. Speaker icon. For adjusting volume. Time. Tap to display the current date and time, and the upcoming appointments. Tap and hold the time area to select analog or digital clock display from the list. Today screen. Displays important information for the day. Tap on any item to enter its relevant setup screen. Quick Link. Tap to quick link to a program. The icons mean you can tap to quick link to programs, such as Wireless Manager, Scenarios, Call Filter status, etc. Tap to quick link to SpeedDial. Tap to quick link to Contacts. Using the Pocket PC 2-3 The following table lists the icons that you may see on the Navigation Bar or the Command Bar. Kindly refer to the "Meaning" column for explanation or tap on the icon to access the instant message. Meaning (Located on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen) Speaker is on Ringer off Pending alarm Battery charging Battery level Low battery Battery power is very low Battery is fully charged No battery New instant message New e-mail or text message (SMS) New voice mail If there is not enough space on the screen to display all notification icons, tap this icon to view all icons. Active connection to computer Active Sync is synchronizing Sync error PowerPoint slide show Bluetooth Missing SIM card The phone is turned off. Flight mode in use. The phone is turned on. Signal strength. Icon 2-4 Icon Meaning (Located on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen) Radio connected No signal. No service. The device has not yet connected to a network. Lost signal. The device is searching for a signal. Missed call Voice call in progress Data call in progress Calls are forwarded Call on hold Missed call Roaming GPRS not in use GPRS available GPRS connected Synchronize over GPRS in use EDGE available EDGE connected Synchronize over EDGE in use Wireless LAN Active Wireless LAN Data Calling Wireless LAN in use Using the Pocket PC 2-5 Icon Meaning (Located on the Command Bar at the bottom of the screen) General Mode. Set the scenario suitable for each environment. Meeting Mode. Set the scenario suitable for each environment. Outdoor Mode. Set the scenario suitable for each environment. Silent Mode. Set the scenario suitable for each environment. 2-6 Programs You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the menu. (You can customize which programs you see on this menu. For information, see "Adjusting Settings" section.) To access some programs, you'll need to tap Icon , Programs, and then the program name. Description Bubble Breaker, Solitaire Camera, FM Tuner, Image Maker, Image Wizard, Multimedia Manager Office Mobile Group Phone Group Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Word Mobile Add Ring tone, Call Filter, MMS Message, Scenarios, SIM Manager, SMS Sender, Speed Dial Utilities Group Backup Utility, Birthday Reminder, Bluetooth Manager, Default Settings, M-Desk, WLAN Utility Voice Commander Group GPS Group ActiveSync Voice Commander, Voice Commander Settings GPS Viewer, Location SMS, Satellite Data Update Synchronize information between your Pocket PC and desktop computer. Calendar Contacts Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Programs Games Group Multimedia Group Using the Pocket PC 2-7 Icon Notes Tasks Programs Description Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings. Keep track of your tasks. Send and receive e-mail messages. Browse Web and WAP sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet. Messaging Internet Explorer Windows Live Windows Live Messenger Calculator Pictures & Videos Windows Media Player File Explorer Wireless Manager MSN related programs. Send and receive instant messages with your MSN contacts. Performs basic calculations. Take, view, and edit pictures. Plays movies or sound files. Manages files or folders. Manage the mobile phone, Bluetooth, and wireless LAN functions. You can also switch to some programs by pressing a program button. Your Pocket PC has one or more program buttons located on the front or side of the Pocket PC. The icons on the buttons identify the programs they switch to. For more information, refer to "Redefine Hot Keys" section. 2-8 System Application Programs , Settings, the Personal tab Program Buttons Input Lock Menus Owner Information Phone Sounds & Notifications Today Description Set the hot key for Pocket PC hardware button. Set the details about the input method. Set the access rights and password of Pocket PC. Set the items displaying on the Input owner information. Set the details about the phone. Set the volume and notification method. Start menu. Set the look of Today screen and display information. Using the Pocket PC 2-9 , Settings, the System tab Program About Backlight Certificates Clock & Alarms Memory Microphone Power Regional Settings Remove Programs Screen Description Display the important information about the Pocket PC. Set the details about the backlight and brightness. For network identification to prevent unauthorized access. Set the time and alarms. View the memory usage, and the list of running programs, etc. Set the microphone volume. View the power usage condition, whether or not to power off after a waiting period. Set the region and information display formats such as date, time, etc. Remove programs that are no longer used. Aligning the screen is helpful in determining the touch accuracy. You can select the portrait or landscape orientation. View the system information. System Information , Settings, the Connections tab Program Beam Connection Wizard Connections CSD Type Network Cards USB to PC 2-10 Description Set if receiving end will accept beam data automatically or not. Select the appropriate country and carrier name. Set the network connection. Set Pocket PC to simulate a modem and access the Internet through the built-in GSM device. Set the details about network cards. Change the type of USB connection. M-Desk Press the hot key M-Desk. Tap , Programs, Utilities, and then M-Desk. on the upper part of the Pocket PC to link to You can categorize programs or even change the background picture on the panel according to your personal preferences. Categorizing, renaming, deleting or editing the text color of program names under M-Desk will not affect the default setting of the Pocket PC. Tap Phone, PDA or other tabs to switch to other categories. Tap and hold the tab to display a pop-up menu that allows you to Rename, Move forward or Move back. The program icon selected for this category. Tap to run this program. Tap and hold program. A pop-up menu appears and allows you to Rename, Delete, Cut, or edit the text color of the program name. Tap on empty space and the pop-up menu allows you to add New, Paste or Change ground. Switch Scenario Enable or disable the speakerphone Enable or disable the Bluetooth earphone function Enter Categories Setup screen Using the Pocket PC 2-11 System category screen This category already has these programs that are automatically selected by the system which you cannot move or delete. All relevant information is updated automatically. If no storage card is installed, its icon changes to gray and will be marked with a red X. Change screen orientation. Categories Setup screen Exit the Categories Setup screen. Tap Phone, PDA or other tabs to select preferred programs. A maximum of 12 programs are allowed for each category. Icons for programs selected under this category. Program selection area: Tap to check Tap on the program name to confirm selection. again to change it back to to cancel selection. If it is already checked in other categories, the icon is in gray and you cannot select this item. Tap Options and then Style Choose to change the background picture. 2-12 Choose Style screen Exit Choose Style screen. Viewing area. View the previous or next picture. Tap Options and then Classify Config to enter the Categories Setup screen. Using the Pocket PC 2-13 Enter Information on Your Pocket PC You have several options for entering new information: 1. Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method. 2. Write directly on the screen. 3. Draw pictures on the screen. 4. Speak into your Pocket PC microphone to record a message. 5. Use synchronization tools to synchronize or copy information from your desktop computer to your Pocket PC. For more information, see Help on your desktop computer. Enter Text Using the Input Panel Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your Pocket PC. You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen. 2-14 To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your choices. Select an input method. Tap to see your choices. Input Panel button. When you use the input panel, your Pocket PC anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your Pocket PC, the more words it learns to anticipate. Tap here if this is the right word. To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap , Settings, the Personal tab, Input, and then the Word Completion tab. Using the Pocket PC 2-15 Type with the Soft Keyboard 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Keyboard. 2. On the soft keyboard that is displayed, tap the keys with your stylus. Use Letter Recognizer With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, with Letter Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area. Use Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on other Pocket PCs. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, with Block Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area. 2-16 Use Transcriber With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would 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. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Transcriber. 2. Write anywhere on the screen. For specific instructions on using Transcriber, with Transcriber open, tap the question mark in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Select Typed Text If you want to edit or format typed text, you must select it first. Drag the stylus across the text you want to select. You can cut, copy, and paste text by tapping and holding the selected words and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Menu menu. Using the Pocket PC 2-17 Write on the Screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in 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've written and convert the information to text at a later time. Write on the Screen Tap Menu and then check Draw to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write. Tap Menu and then check Draw. Use your stylus like a pen now. Some programs that accept writing may not have the Draw function. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. 2-18 Select Writing If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it first. 1. Tap 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 accidentally write on the screen, tap Menu, then Undo and try again. You can also select text by tapping Menu and then Draw to deselect it and then dragging the stylus across the screen. You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: tap and hold the selected words and then tap an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap the command on the Menu menu. Using the Pocket PC 2-19 Draw on the Screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. Create a Drawing Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing. The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing. Tap Menu and then check Draw. You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Menu, Zoom and then a zoom level. 2-20 Select a Drawing If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first. Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, tapping Menu and then Draw to deselect it and then drag to select the drawings you want. You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawing and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Menu menu. To resize a drawing, make sure the Draw function is not selected, and drag a selection handle. Record 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 message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. Refer to "Voice Recording Format" section. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first. In the Inbox program, you can add a recording to an e-mail message. Using the Pocket PC 2-21 Create a Recording 1. Hold your Pocket PC's microphone near your mouth or other source of sound. 2. Press and hold the Record hardware button on your Pocket PC until you hear a beep. 3. While holding down the Record button, make your recording. 4. To stop recording, release the Record button. Two beeps will sound. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon. You can also make a recording by tapping the Record button on the Recording toolbar. To play a recording, tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note. Indicates an embedded recording. Tap to begin recording. Recording toolbar. Tap Menu and then check View Recording Toolbar. 2-22 Voice Commander By default, the system sets the button on the side of the Pocket PC as the "Voice Commander Button." Press this button to launch the Voice Commander. For details on how to use this function, please refer to the Voice Commander section. Voice Commander Button Using the Pocket PC 2-23 2-24