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NEC MobilePro 250e Reference Manual

Summary of MobilePro 250e

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    P o c k e t p c 2 0 0 3 r e f e r e n c e g u i d e.

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    3ursulhwdu\1rwlfhdqg/ldelolw\'lvfodlphu the information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of nec computers international bv and/or its licensers. Nec computers international b.V. And/or its licensers, as appropriate, reserve all patent,...

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    3uhidfh 3uhidfh this reference guide contains detailed information on the use of the nec pocket pc powered with the microsoft ® windows ® powered pocket pc 2003. The guide is organised as follows: &kdswhu ² *hw 6wduwhg, provides procedures for unpacking, charging the battery, calibrating and install...

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    *hw6wduwhg unpack your pocket pc get to know your pocket pc before you start charge the battery calibrate and activate the pocket pc learn the basics install activesync using a secure data card access pocket pc functions get help pocket pc care.

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    *hw6wduwhg 8qsdfn 3rfnhw3& your pocket pc ships with a number of accessories. When you unpack the pocket pc, verify that you have all of the items listed here and that they are in good condition. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer that sold you the pocket pc. 1rwh before you use y...

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    *hw6wduwhg )urqw)hdwxuhv the front features of the pocket pc are shown in the following figure. Brief descriptions follow the figure. 3rfnhw3&)urqw)hdwxuhv $ – touch screen ) – calendar button % – notes button * – speaker & – microphone + – tasks button ' – contacts button , – battery charging led (...

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    *hw6wduwhg %dfn)hdwxuhv the back features of the pocket pc are shown in the following figure. Brief descriptions follow the figure. 3rfnhw3&%dfn)hdwxuhv $ – hard reset switch always leave the switch in the on (down) position unless you need to perform a hard reset. A hard reset will cause the memory...

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    *hw6wduwhg /hiw6lgh)hdwxuhv the left side features of the pocket pc are shown in the following figure. Brief descriptions follow the figure. 3rfnhw3&/hiw6lgh)hdwxuhv $ – scroll dial & – reset button % – recording button scroll dial — use to scroll through a menu and to select a program. Recording bu...

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    *hw6wduwhg %rwwrp)hdwxuhv the bottom features are shown in the following figure. Brief descriptions follow the figure. 3rfnhw3&%rwwrp)hdwxuhv $ – cradle connector % – power connector cradle connector — connect the usb cradle to this connector. Use the cradle to synchronise the pocket pc with your co...

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    *hw6wduwhg %hiruh 6wduw the hard reset switch on the back of your pocket pc should be switched to the on (down) position before you can use your pocket pc. If this is not the case, please set it to the on position. Make sure that your pocket pc is switched off. Unscrew the cap of your stylus. Use th...

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    *hw6wduwhg &kdujlqjwkh%dwwhu\ $ – battery charging led ' – power connector % – pocket pc ( – ac adapter & – cradle wait till the battery is fully charged. This may require a couple of hours. The battery-charging led lights amber, indicating that the battery is charging. You can also check the “power...

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    *hw6wduwhg &doleudwhdqg$fwlydwhwkh3rfnhw3& it is essential that you calibrate and activate your pocket pc before you use it. This ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus. Calibrate and activate the pocket pc as follows. Press the power button to switch on the pocket pc. T...

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    *hw6wduwhg 7rgd\6fuhhq the “today” screen normally appears whenever you power on the pocket pc. On the “today” screen, you can see at a glance your important information for the day. The following figure shows a typical “today” screen and what you can do from it. 7\slfdo7rgd\6fuhhq at the top of the...

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    *hw6wduwhg by using the stylus and several control buttons, you can open tasks from the “today” screen and navigation bar and enter or read data at selected screens. 1dyljdwlrq%du6fuhhq to switch to the “navigation bar” screen, tap or tap 6wduw at the top of the “today” screen. The navigation bar di...

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    *hw6wduwhg the following table lists the activities on your navigation bar. To see the list on your pocket pc, tap 6wduw to open the “navigation bar” screen. Tap 3urjudpv to see more activities. Look on the companion cd for additional programs that you might want to install. $fwlylwlhv ,frq 3urjudp ...

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    *hw6wduwhg your pocket pc comes with activesync already installed. However, to synchronise information with your computer, you must also install activesync on your computer. Install activesync on your computer from the companion cd as follows: 1rwh before starting the activesync installation, ensure...

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    *hw6wduwhg press the power button on the pocket pc and check your calendar (tap the &dohqgdu program button or tap and tap &dohqgdu ). Please note that your calendar information in microsoft outlook on your computer was copied to your pocket pc. Also look at contacts and tasks. If you have contacts ...

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    *hw6wduwhg 8vlqjdq6'ru00&&dug an optional sd or mmc card can be used to add memory to your pocket pc or expand the capabilities of your pocket pc. To use an sd or mmc card, insert it into the sd/mmc slot on the top of your pocket pc until it clicks into place. Please refer to the document supplied w...

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    *hw6wduwhg $ffhvvlqj3rfnhw3&)xqfwlrqv ,frq )xqfwlrq $ffhvv internet explorer tap 6wduw , ,qwhuqhw([soruhu uhtxluhv rswlrqdoprghpru3rfnhw3&v\qfkhgwr frpsxwhu memory settings tap 6wduw , 6hwwlqjv , tap the 6\vwhp tab and tap 0hpru\ . Msn messenger tap 6wduw , 3urjudpv and 061 0hvvhqjhu . Notes tap 6wd...

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    *hw6wduwhg *hw+hos the following table provides a comprehensive list of where you can get help and information on your pocket pc, the software, connections, accessories and support. +hos5hvrxufhv ,whp 5hvrxufh pocket pc operation pocket pc getting started guide pocket pc reference guide (this docume...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv overview pop-up menus notifications enter information enter text with the input panel write on the screen draw on the screen record a message use a preset or frequently used message find and organise information customise your pocket pc.

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv 3rsxs0hqxv pop-up menus are used throughout your pocket pc and vary slightly from program to program. With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the tasks list to quickly delete a task or create a copy. To access the po...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv (qwhu7h[wzlwkwkh,qsxw3dqho use the input panel in the command bar to select the way you want 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. Whatever you choose, the c...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv 8vlqj/hwwhu5hfrjql]hu with letter recognizer, you can use the stylus to write letters, just as you would on paper. Use these steps to write with letter recognizer. Tap the arrow next to the input panel button and tap /hwwhu 5hfrjql]hu . Write a letter in the box. 8vlqj/hwwhu5hfrjql]hu...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv 8vlqj7udqvfulehu (glwlqj 7h[w if you want to edit or format typed text, you must first select the text. Highlight the text by dragging the stylus across the text. Tap and hold the selected words and tap an editing command on the pop-up menu (cut, copy, paste) or tap the command on the...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv :ulwlqjlq1rwhv (glwlqj :ulwlqj if you want to edit or format your writing, you must first select the writing, then edit it. Do this as follows. Tap and hold the stylus next to the writing you want to select, until the insertion point appears. Without lifting the stylus, drag it across...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv tap 7rrov and tap 5hfrjqlvh . Your writing is converted to text. You can also tap and hold the selected words until the pop-up screen displays, then tap 5hfrjqlvh . If a word is not recognised, it is left as writing. If the conversion is not correct, you can select different words fro...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv &uhdwlqjd'udzlqj 1rwh you might want to change the zoom level to more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap 7rrov and tap a zoom level. (glwlqj 'udzlqj if you want to edit or format your drawing, you must first select the drawing, then edit it. Do this as follows: tap and hold the ...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv 5hfruglqjd0hvvdjh 8vhd3uhvhwru)uhtxhqwo\8vhg0hvvdjh when using inbox or msn messenger, use my text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a message, tap 0\7h[w and tap a message. 1rwh you can add text after inserting a my text message....

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv )lqgdqg2ujdqlvh,qirupdwlrq the find feature on your pocket pc helps you to quickly locate information. You can also organise your information with file explorer. Use the following steps to find information. On the menu, tap )lqg . Enter the text you want to find, select a data type an...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv &xvwrplvh 3rfnhw3& you can customise your pocket pc by adjusting its settings and installing additional software. $gmxvwlqj6hwwlqjv you can adjust pocket pc settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap , 6hwwlqjv and tap the 3huvrqdo or 6\vwhp tab located at the bo...

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    /hduqwkh%dvlfv 8vlqjwkh,qwhuqhwwr$gg3urjudpv use the following procedure to load programs from the internet on your pocket pc. 1rwh to use the internet, you need to be connected through an optional ir modem, sd modem card or sd network card. Determine your pocket pc and processor type so that you kn...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn calendar contacts tasks notes inbox.

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn microsoft pocket outlook includes calendar, contacts, tasks, inbox and notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in inbox. Using activesync, you can synchronise informa...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn &dohqgdu$ssrlqwphqw to add notes, tap the 1rwhv tab. You can enter text, draw or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see “notes: capturing thoughts and ideas,” later in this chapter. When finished, tap 2. To return to the calendar. 1rwh if you select...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn 6fkhgxohdphhwlqj you can schedule a meeting as follows: create an appointment. In the appointment details, hide the input panel and tap $wwhqghhv . From the list of e-mail addresses you have entered in contacts, select the meeting attendees. The meeting notice is created au...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn &rqwdfwv,qsxw3dqho to add notes, tap the 1rwhv tab. You can enter text, draw or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see “notes: capturing thoughts and ideas,” later in this chapter. When finished, tap to return to the contact list. )lqglqjdfrqwdfw th...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn 8vlqjwkh6xppdu\6fuhhq when you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap (glw . &rqwdfwv6xppdu\6fuhhq 7dvnv.Hhslqjd7r'r/lvw use tasks to keep track of what you have to do. 7dvnv6fuhhq 1rwh to change the way info...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn &uhdwlqjdwdvn create a task as follows: tap 1hz . Using the input panel keyboard, enter a description. 7dvnv,qsxw3dqho you can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field. If the input panel is open, you need to hide it to see all a...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn 8vlqjwkh6xppdu\6fuhhq when you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap (glw 7dvnv6xppdu\6fuhhq 1rwhv&dswxulqj7krxjkwvdqg,ghdv quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings and phone numbers with notes. You can create a writ...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn 1rwhv,qsxw6fuhhq ,qer[6hqglqjdqg5hfhlylqj(pdlo you can use the inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in one of several ways: synchronise e-mail messages with microsoft exchange or microsoft outlook on your computer. Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directl...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn &rqqhfwlqj'luhfwo\wrdq(pdlo6huyhu in addition to synchronising e-mail messages with your computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server using an optional ir modem, sd modem card or sd network card. You will need to set up a remote conne...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn 0hvvdjh6fuhhq when you connect to your e-mail server or synchronise with your computer, by default, you will receive messages from the last three days only, the first 100 lines of each new message and file attachments of less than 100 kb in size. The original messages remai...

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    8vh0lfurvriw3rfnhw2xworrn &rpsrvlqj6fuhhq 0dqdjlqj(pdlo0hvvdjhvdqg)roghuv by default, messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created: inbox, deleted items, drafts, outbox and sent items. The deleted items folder contains messages that were deleted from the pocket pc....

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv pocket word pocket excel msn messenger windows media player for pocket pc microsoft reader pictures.

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv the companion programs consist of microsoft pocket word, microsoft pocket excel, windows media™ player for pocket pc and microsoft reader. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap 3urjudpv on the menu and tap the program name. 1rwh all titles described in this chapte...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv 7\slqj0rgh using the input panel (keyboard or other input mode), enter typed text into the document. For more information on entering typed text, see chapter 2. To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select text as you do in a word document, usi...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv 'udzlqj0rgh in drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the d...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv 3rfnhw([fho6fuhhq 1rwh if your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. To do so, open the workbook, tap (glw and tap 3dvvzrug . Every time you open the workbook, you need to enter the password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember b...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv 0610hvvhqjhu msn messenger on your pocket pc is an instant messaging program that lets you see who is online send and receive instant messages have instant message conversations with groups of contacts. To use msn messenger, you must have an internet connection and a microsoft p...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv 1rwh to see others online without being seen, in the 7rrov menu tap 0\6wdwxv and select $sshdu2iiolqh if you block a contact, it appears offline but remains on the blocked contact’s list. To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap 8qeorfn on the pop-up menu. &kdwwl...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv :lqgrzv0hgld3od\huiru3rfnhw3& use microsoft windows media player for pocket pc to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your pocket pc or on a network. To switch to windows media player for pocket pc, tap and :lqgrzv 0hgld . :lqgrzv0hgld3od\hu6fuhhq use microsoft...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv *hwwlqj%rrnvrq 3rfnhw3& you can download book files from the web. Just visit your favourite ebook retailer and follow the instructions to download the book files. 8vlqjwkh/leudu\ the library is your reader home page. The home page displays a list of all books stored on your pock...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv in addition to the text, each book page includes a page number and book title. You can also page through a book by using the scroll dial on your pocket pc. 0lfurvriw5hdghu%rrn3djh 8vlqj5hdghu)hdwxuhv reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with pape...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv 3lfwxuhv use pictures to view .Jpg pictures stored on your pocket pc or on a storage card, send pictures to others, view a slideshow of your pictures, or set a picture as the background on the “today” screen. To switch to pictures, tap , 3urjudpv and 3lfwxuhv . 3lfwxuh6fuhhq &rs...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv 9lhzlqj6olghvkrzri3lfwxuhv you can view your .Jpg pictures as a slideshow on your pocket pc. Pictures will display slides of the pictures shown in thumbnail view with 5- second intervals between slides. In pictures, tap to view pictures as a slideshow. Tap anywhere on the screen...

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    8vh&rpsdqlrq3urjudpv 6hwwlqj3lfwxuhdv%dfnjurxqg you can use one of your own .Jpg pictures as the background on the “today” screen, and specify how you want it displayed on the screen, such as adjusting the transparency level. In pictures, tap the picture you want to set as the background. Tap 7rrov ...

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    8vh3rfnhw,qwhuqhw([soruhu pocket internet explorer mobile favourites folder avantgo channels.

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    8vh3rfnhw,qwhuqhw([soruhu use microsoft pocket internet explorer to view web or wireless application protocol (wap) pages in either of these ways. During synchronisation with your computer, download your favourite links and mobile favourites that are stored in the mobile favourites subfolder in inte...

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    8vh3rfnhw,qwhuqhw([soruhu tap the )dyrxulwhv icon and then tap the favourite you want to view. Tap 9lhz and tap $gguhvv %du . In the address bar at the top of the screen, enter the web address you want to visit and then tap *r . Tap the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses. 8vlqjwkhdggu...

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    8vh3rfnhw,qwhuqhw([soruhu if you want to download the pages that are linked to the mobile favourite you just created, in internet explorer on the computer, right- click on the mobile favourite and click on 3urshuwlhv . In the 'rzqordg tab, specify the number of links deep you want to download. To co...

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    *hw&rqqhfwhg transfer items using infrared connect to the internet connect to work end a connection connect directly to an e-mail server get help on connecting.

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    *hw&rqqhfwhg you can use your pocket pc to exchange information with other mobile devices in addition to your computer, a network or the internet. The following connection options are available: use the ir port on your pocket pc to send and receive files between two devices. If this is the method yo...

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    *hw&rqqhfwhg be sure that nothing obstructs the path between the ir ports on both devices and that the ports are aligned properly. Tap and hold the item and tap beam file on the pop-up menu. 1rwh you can also send items, but not folders, from file explorer. Tap and hold the item you want to send and...

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    *hw&rqqhfwhg &rqqhfwwr:run if you have access to a private network, such as a corporate network you use at work, you can send e-mail messages, view intranet pages, synchronise your pocket pc and possibly access the internet. You can connect to work in one of two ways: create a modem connection by us...

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    *hw&rqqhfwhg if necessary, connect the network card to the network by using a network cable. For information, see the documentation that came with your network card. To start the connection, use one of the programs listed in the preceding section. Once connected, you can perform the same activities ...

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    *hw&rqqhfwhg 6hwxsdq(pdlo6huylfh in inbox on your pocket pc, tap $ffrxqwv and tap 1hz$ffrxqw . Follow the directions in the new service wizard. If you require help on using e-mail setup, tap . When finished, tap $ffrxqwv and &rqqhfw to connect to your e-mail server. For more information on using the...

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    ,i +dyh3ureohpv problem solving soft reset hard reset help resources.

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    ,i +dyh3ureohpv you may occasionally encounter a problem with your pocket pc. In most cases, the problem is one that you can solve yourself. If there is a problem, the pocket pc may display an error message. If this happens, follow any instructions on the screen. If screen messages do not help or an...

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    ,i +dyh3ureohpv 3ureohp6roylqj 3ureohp :kdwwr'r touch screen does not respond 1. Calibrate the touch screen. Tap , 6hwwlqjv , tap the 6\vwhp tab, 6fuhhq and $oljq6fuhhq . Ac adapter does not work 1. Check that all connections are secure. 2. Check that the ac outlet is working. Connection to the comp...

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    ,i +dyh3ureohpv +dug5hvhw in some cases, you may need to clear the memory (ram) from your pocket pc with a hard reset. For example, you should clear the memory: when your pocket pc does not respond after a soft reset. When you forget your password. Clearing the memory means all data you have entered...

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    ,i +dyh3ureohpv +hos5hvrxufhv if the problem you are experiencing cannot be solved, you might want to try the following help resources. +hos5hvrxufhv ,whp 5hvrxufh windows pocket pc :lqgrzv3rfnhw3&+hos help file included with windows pocket pc. Tap 6wduw on the “today” screen, tap +hos on the “progr...

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    6shflilfdwlrqv system physical environment.

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    6shflilfdwlrqv the following specifications are standard except where noted. 6\vwhp6shflilfdwlrqv 'lvsod\ 65k colour, 240 x 320 pixels, tft, liquid crystal display (lcd), with front light, touch screen &38 intel xscale pxa255, 300-mhz processor 8vhu'dwd(qwu\0hwkrgv touch screen (input via stylus) sc...

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    6shflilfdwlrqv 3rzhu0dqdjhphqw low battery power detection — less than 50 % (battery low warning) — less than 10 % (battery very low warning) — 0 % (unit shut down) 'dwd3urwhfwlrq battery depleted, unit shut down until battery is charged, data in ram can be retained for 72 hours $ffhvvrulhvvklsshgzl...

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    ,qgh[ $ ac adapter connecting, 1-8 specifications, 8-2 accessories, 8-3 activesync, 5-4 add programs, 2-11 features, 1-12 activites partial listing, 1-12 adjusting settings, 2-11 advantgo channels, 5-4 sign up, 5-4 % basics entering information, 2-2 input panel, 2-3 navigation bar, 1-11 notification...

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    ,qgh[ * getting help resources, 1-17 + hard reset location, 1-4 setting to off, 7-4 setting to on, 1-7 headset jack location, 1-4 help contents, 1-12 resources, 1-17, 7-5 , i/o ports, 8-2 inbox composing messages, 3-11 connecting to e-mail server, 3-10 managing messages and folders, 3-12 sending and...

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    ,qgh[ pocket internet explorer browsing, 5-2 features, 5-2 view favorites, 5-2 pocket msn, 4-6 pocket pc 2003 operating system, 1-2 pocket word drawing mode, 4-4 features, 4-2 recording mode, 4-4 typing mode, 4-3 writing mode, 4-3 pop-up menus, 2-2 power connector on pocket pc, 1-6 connector on usb ...

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    ,qgh[ on screen, 2-5 tips, 2-7.