User's Manual Part Number: 5615 1451 0008 R01 (Feb. 2004) Trademarks All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Note The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Table of Contents Preface........................................................................................................v 1 Getting Started .............................................................................. 1 1.1 Hardware Features ..............................................................................1 Front Components ...............................................................................1 Back Components ...............................................................................2 Left-Side Components .........................................................................3 Top Components .................................................................................4 Bottom Components ............................................................................4 Car Accessories...................................................................................5 1.2 Setting Up Your Pocket PC for Use.....................................................6 Performing Initial Startup .....................................................................6 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ............................7 1.3 Turning Your Pocket PC On and Off ...................................................8 Turning Off to Suspend........................................................................8 Turning On to Resume ........................................................................8 1.4 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................................9 1.5 Expanding Your Pocket PC ...............................................................11 Using a SD/MMC Card ......................................................................11 Accessories .......................................................................................11 2 Basic Skills .................................................................................. 12 2.1 Using the Stylus.................................................................................12 2.2 Using the Navigation Stick.................................................................13 2.3 Today Screen ....................................................................................13 Status Icons .......................................................................................14 2.4 Navigation Bar and Command Bar....................................................15 2.5 Running Programs.............................................................................16 2.6 Pop-up Menus ...................................................................................17 2.7 Notifications .......................................................................................17 2.8 Entering Information ..........................................................................18 Entering Text Using the Input Panel..................................................18 Writing on the Screen ........................................................................20 i Drawing on the Screen ..................................................................... 23 Recording a Message ....................................................................... 25 Using My Text ................................................................................... 27 3 Managing Your Pocket PC .......................................................... 29 3.1 Managing Power ............................................................................... 29 Low Battery Signals and Actions ...................................................... 29 Power Manager................................................................................. 30 Power-Saving Tips............................................................................ 31 3.2 Managing Memory ............................................................................ 32 Storage and Program Memory ......................................................... 32 Additional Memory ............................................................................ 32 3.3 Customizing Your Pocket PC............................................................ 33 Setting a Password ........................................................................... 35 3.4 Finding and Organizing Information.................................................. 36 3.5 Backing Up Data ............................................................................... 37 3.6 Adding or Removing Programs......................................................... 37 Adding Programs .............................................................................. 37 Removing Programs ......................................................................... 39 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook ........................................................... 41 4.1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings.......................... 41 Creating an Appointment .................................................................. 42 Using the Calendar Summary Screen .............................................. 43 Creating Meeting Requests .............................................................. 43 4.2 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues..................................... 44 Creating a Contact ............................................................................ 44 Finding a Contact.............................................................................. 46 Using the Contacts Summary Screen............................................... 46 4.3 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List............................................................. 47 Creating a Task................................................................................. 48 Using the Tasks Summary Screen ................................................... 49 4.4 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas .............................................. 50 Creating a Note................................................................................. 50 4.5 Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages ............................. 52 Synchronizing E-mail Messages....................................................... 52 Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server........................................... 53 Using the Message List..................................................................... 54 Composing and Sending Messages ................................................. 56 Managing Email Messages and Folders........................................... 57 5 More Programs............................................................................. 59 5.1 Microsoft ActiveSync......................................................................... 59 ii 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Ways of Connecting to Your Desktop Computer...............................60 Synchronizing Data............................................................................60 Pocket Word ......................................................................................63 Creating a Document.........................................................................63 Working with Pocket Word Documents .............................................65 Pocket Excel ......................................................................................67 Creating a Workbook .........................................................................67 Working with Pocket Excel Workbooks .............................................68 MSN Messenger ................................................................................69 Setting Up to Use MSN Messenger...................................................70 Working with Contacts .......................................................................70 Chatting with Contacts.......................................................................71 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC...............................................72 Microsoft Reader ...............................................................................73 Getting Books for Your Pocket PC ....................................................73 Using the Library................................................................................73 Reading a Book .................................................................................74 Using Reader Features......................................................................75 Removing a Book ..............................................................................76 Pictures ..............................................................................................77 Additional Programs ..........................................................................78 eBackup .............................................................................................78 eViewer ..............................................................................................79 6 Getting Connected ...................................................................... 81 6.1 Connection Settings...........................................................................81 Modem Connection............................................................................81 Network (Ethernet) Card Connection ................................................82 Wireless Network Connection............................................................83 6.2 Transferring Items Using Infrared......................................................85 Sending Information...........................................................................85 Receiving Information ........................................................................85 6.3 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer ..........................................85 Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels ...........................................87 Browsing the Internet.........................................................................88 The Mobile Favorites Folder ..............................................................88 Using AvantGo Channels ..................................................................90 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance .......................................... 91 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Resetting Your Pocket PC .................................................................91 Restoring Factory Default State ........................................................92 Power Problems ................................................................................93 Memory Problems..............................................................................93 iii 7.5 Screen Problems .............................................................................. 95 7.6 Connection Problems........................................................................ 96 Cable Connection Problems ............................................................. 96 Infrared Connection Problems .......................................................... 96 Modem Connection Problems .......................................................... 97 Network Connection Problems ......................................................... 98 7.7 Taking Care of Your Pocket PC........................................................ 99 General Guidelines ........................................................................... 99 Travel Guidelines ............................................................................ 100 A Regulatory Information ............................................................. 101 A.1 Regulations Statements.................................................................. 101 Class B Regulations........................................................................ 101 European Notice ............................................................................. 102 A.2 Safety Precautions.......................................................................... 103 About Charging ............................................................................... 103 About the AC Adapter ..................................................................... 103 About the Battery ............................................................................ 104 About the Infrared LED ................................................................... 104 About the Electrostatic Discharge................................................... 104 Index ....................................................................................................I-1 iv Preface Welcome Congratulations on purchasing this Windows® Powered Pocket PC with GPS. Due to the size and capabilities of the de ...