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Table of Contents Preface........................................................................................................v 1 Getting Started .............................................................................. 1 1.1 Hardware Features ..............................................................................1 Front Components ...............................................................................1 Back Components ...............................................................................2 Right-Side Components.......................................................................3 Left-Side Components .........................................................................4 Top Components .................................................................................5 Bottom Components ............................................................................5 USB Cradle and ActiveSync Cable .....................................................6 1.2 Setting Up Your Pocket PC for Use.....................................................7 Performing the Initial Startup ...............................................................7 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ............................8 1.3 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................................9 1.4 Turning Your Pocket PC On and Off .................................................11 Turning Off to Suspend......................................................................11 Turning On to Resume ......................................................................11 1.5 Expanding Your Pocket PC ...............................................................11 Using a SD/MMC Card ......................................................................11 Accessories .......................................................................................12 2 Basic Skills .................................................................................. 13 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Using the Stylus.................................................................................13 Using the Navigation Pad ..................................................................14 Using the Scroll Dial ..........................................................................14 Today Screen ....................................................................................15 Status Icons .......................................................................................16 Navigation Bar and Command Bar....................................................17 Running Programs.............................................................................18 Pop-up Menus ...................................................................................19 Notifications .......................................................................................19 Entering Information ..........................................................................20 i Entering Text Using the Input Panel ................................................. 20 Writing on the Screen ....................................................................... 22 Drawing on the Screen ..................................................................... 25 Recording a Message ....................................................................... 27 Using My Text ................................................................................... 29 3 Managing Your Pocket PC .......................................................... 31 3.1 Managing Power ............................................................................... 31 Low Battery Signals and Actions ...................................................... 31 Power-Saving Tips............................................................................ 32 3.2 Managing Memory ............................................................................ 33 Storage and Program Memory ......................................................... 33 Additional Memory ............................................................................ 33 3.3 Customizing Your Pocket PC............................................................ 34 Setting a Password ........................................................................... 35 3.4 Finding and Organizing Information.................................................. 36 3.5 Backing Up Data ............................................................................... 37 EBackup............................................................................................ 37 3.6 Adding or Removing Programs......................................................... 39 Adding Programs .............................................................................. 39 Removing Programs ......................................................................... 40 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 ............................................................................ 45 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................................................................................. 51 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 ii 5 Companion Programs ................................................................. 59 5.1 Pocket Word ......................................................................................59 Creating a Document.........................................................................60 Working with Pocket Word Documents .............................................62 5.2 Pocket Excel ......................................................................................63 Creating a Workbook .........................................................................63 Working with Pocket Excel Workbooks .............................................64 5.3 MSN Messenger ................................................................................65 Setting Up to Use MSN Messenger...................................................65 Working with Contacts .......................................................................66 Chatting with Contacts.......................................................................67 5.4 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC...............................................67 5.5 Microsoft Reader ...............................................................................68 Getting Books for Your Pocket PC ....................................................69 Using the Library................................................................................69 Reading a Book .................................................................................70 Using Reader Features......................................................................70 Removing a Book ..............................................................................71 5.6 Additional Programs ..........................................................................72 EMenu................................................................................................72 E-Viewer ............................................................................................72 6 Getting Connected ...................................................................... 75 6.1 Connection Options ...........................................................................75 6.2 Connecting to Your Desktop Computer.............................................75 Ways of Connecting to Your Desktop CP..........................................75 Microsoft ActiveSync .........................................................................76 Synchronizing Data............................................................................77 6.3 Transferring Items Using Infrared......................................................79 Sending Information...........................................................................79 Receiving Information ........................................................................80 6.4 Connecting to Your ISP .....................................................................80 Configuring a Modem Connection to Your ISP..................................80 6.5 Connecting to Work ...........................................................................81 Creating a Modem to a Work.............................................................81 6.6 Starting a Connection ........................................................................82 6.7 Ending a Connection .........................................................................82 6.8 Getting Help on Connecting ..............................................................82 6.9 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer ..........................................83 Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels ...........................................84 Browsing the Internet.........................................................................84 The Mobile Favorites Folder ..............................................................85 Using AvantGo Channels ..................................................................87 iii 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............................................ 89 Resetting Your Pocket PC ................................................................ 89 Restoring Factory Default State........................................................ 90 Power Problems................................................................................ 91 Memory Problems............................................................................. 91 Screen Problems .............................................................................. 93 Connection Problems........................................................................ 94 Cable or Cradle Connection Problems ............................................. 94 Infrared Connection Problems .......................................................... 94 Modem Connection Problems .......................................................... 95 7.7 Taking Care of Your Pocket PC........................................................ 96 General Guidelines ........................................................................... 96 Travel Guidelines .............................................................................. 97 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 iv Preface Welcome Congratulations on purchasing this Windows® Powered Pocket PC. Due 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 Pocket PC by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or laptop computer with your Pocket PC. Picture yourself in the following situations: While walking with a colleague, your cell phone rings and your boss asks if you two are free this afternoon for an emergency meeting. While your colleague fumbles through his paper organizer, you press a button on your Pocket PC and instantly see a list of today's appointments and meetings. You are quickly able to tell ...