Manual Yakumo alphaX GPS PDA with GPS function 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 Welcome......................................................................................................4 About this Manual........................................................................................4 Where to Find Information...........................................................................5 1 Getting Started.................................................................................... 6 1.1 Expanding Your Yakumo alphaX GPS .............................................16 Using an SD/MMC Card.....................................................................16 Basic Skills........................................................................................ 17 2.1 Using the Stylus.................................................................................17 2.2 Using the Navigation Stick.................................................................18 2.3 Today Screen ....................................................................................18 Status Icons........................................................................................19 2.4 Navigation Bar and Command Bar....................................................20 2.5 Executing A Program.........................................................................20 A.1 Pop-up Menus ...................................................................................21 A.2 Notifications .......................................................................................22 2.6 Entering Information ..........................................................................23 Entering Text Using the Input Panel...................................................23 Writing on the Screen.........................................................................25 Drawing on the Screen.......................................................................28 Recording a Message ........................................................................30 Using My Text.....................................................................................32 Managing Your Yakumo alphaX GPS ............................................ 33 3.1 Power Management...........................................................................33 Low Battery Signals and Actions........................................................33 Power-Saving Tips .............................................................................35 3.2 Managing Memory .............................................................................36 Storage and Program Memory ...........................................................36 Additional Memory..............................................................................36 3.3 Customizing Your Yakumo alphaX GPS ..........................................37 2 3 1 Setting a Password............................................................................ 38 3.4 Finding and Organizing Information.................................................. 39 3.5 Backing Up Data ............................................................................... 40 3.6 Adding or Removing Programs......................................................... 40 Adding Programs ............................................................................... 40 Removing Programs.......................................................................... 42 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook ................................................................ 43 4.1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings.......................... 43 Creating An Appointment .................................................................. 44 Using the Summary Screen............................................................... 45 Creating Meeting Requests ............................................................... 45 4.2 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues..................................... 46 Creating a Contact............................................................................. 47 Finding a Contact............................................................................... 48 Using the Summary Screen............................................................... 48 4.3 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List............................................................. 49 Creating a Task ................................................................................. 50 Using the Summary Screen............................................................... 51 4.4 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas .............................................. 52 Creating a Note.................................................................................. 52 4.5 Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages ............................. 54 Synchronizing E-mail Messages ....................................................... 54 Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server ........................................... 54 Using the Message List ..................................................................... 56 Composing and Sending Messages.................................................. 58 Managing E-mail Messages and Folders .......................................... 59 Additional Programs ........................................................................ 61 5.1 Microsoft ActiveSync......................................................................... 61 Microsoft ActiveSync ......................................................................... 61 Ways of Connecting to Your Desktop Computer............................... 62 Synchronizing Data ........................................................................... 62 5.2 Pocket Word ..................................................................................... 65 Creating a Document......................................................................... 65 Working with Pocket Word Documents ............................................. 67 5.3 Pocket Excel ..................................................................................... 69 Working with Pocket Excel Workbooks ............................................. 70 5.4 MSN Messenger ............................................................................... 71 Setting Up to Use MSN Messenger................................................... 72 Working with Contacts....................................................................... 72 Chatting with Contacts....................................................................... 73 5.5 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC .............................................. 74 5.6 Additional Programs.......................................................................... 75 5 2 Backup Restore ..................................................................................75 6 Getting Connected ........................................................................... 77 6.1 Connection Settings...........................................................................77 Modem Connection ............................................................................77 Network (Ethernet) Card Connection .................................................78 Wireless Network Connection (WLAN) ..............................................79 Starting and Ending a Wireless Network Connection ........................81 6.2 Transferring Items Using Infrared......................................................81 Sending Information ...........................................................................81 Receiving Information.........................................................................82 6.3 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer ..........................................83 Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels ............................................83 Browsing the Internet .........................................................................84 The Mobile Favorites Folder...............................................................84 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................................................ 87 7.1 Resetting Your Yakumo alphaX GPS ...............................................87 7.2 Remove the SD/MMC card (if installed). ...........................................88 7.3 Power Problems ................................................................................89 7.4 Memory Problems..............................................................................89 7.5 Screen Problems ...............................................................................91 7.6 Connection Problems ........................................................................92 Problems with the Docking Station Connection (optional) .................92 Infrared Connection Problems............................................................93 Modem Connection Problems ............................................................93 7.7 Taking Care of Your Yakumo alphaX GPS ......................................94 General Information............................................................................94 Travel Guidelines................................................................................95 Service.......................................................................................................96 A.3 Safety Precautions.............................................................................97 About Charging...................................................................................97 About the AC Adapter ........................................................................97 About the Battery................................................................................97 About the Infrared LED.......................................................................98 About the Electrostatic Discharge ......................................................98 7 3 Preface Welcome · Congratulations on purchasing this Windows® powered Yakumo alphaX GPS Pocket PC. Thanks to the size and capabilities of the device, you can keep your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft ActiveSync increases the power of your Yakumo alphaX GPS by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or Microsoft Exchange Server with your Yakumo alphaX GPS. About this Manual This manual contains comprehensive information of your Yakumo to help you operate the device. Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. NOTE: provides additional hints or information that requires special attention. Caution: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to your device. Any name of menu, command, icon or button that you can see on the screen is shown in a bold typeset. For example: On the Start menu, tap Settings. 4 Where to Find Information For information on First time startup GPS operation Programs on your Yakumo alphaX GPS See this source Quick Start Guide The manual supplied with the GPS software (a third-party software) This User's Manual or online Help on your Yakumo alphaX GPS Connecting to and synchronizing Companion CD or other CD(s) supplied with your with a desktop computer Yakumo alphaX GPS Connecting to and synchronizing Manual or ActiveSync Help on your desktop with a desktop computer computer Troubleshooting Manual Last-minute updates and detailed The Read Me files in the "Microsoft ActiveSync" technical information folder on your desktop computer or the Yakumo alphaX GPS Companion CD. The latest on Windows Powered Yakumo alphaX GPS The Microsoft Mobile Devices Web site: www.pocketpc.com 5 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your Yakumo alphaX GPS and guides you through the process of setting up your Yakumo alphaX GPS for use. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1.1 Expanding Your Yakumo alphaX GPS Using an SD/MMC Card Your Yakumo alphaX GPS has an SD/MMC slot where you can insert an optional Secure Digital or Multimedia Card storage card. With the removable memory, you can store or backup your data and exchange data with other devices. NOTE: Do not insert any foreign objects into the card slot. Keep the SD or MMC card in a well-protected box to avoid dust and humidity when you are not using it. To use an SD/MMC card, insert it into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the Yakumo alphaX GPS . Follow the instructions supplied with the card ...