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YAKUMO ALPHA GPS Manual

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    Yakumo alpha gps pda with gps function www.Yakumo.Com manual.

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    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..

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    I table of contents preface ........................................................................................................V welcome..................................................................................................... Iv about this manual........................................

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    Ii setting a password............................................................................ 32 3.4 finding and organizing information.................................................. 33 3.5 backing up data ............................................................................... 34 3.6 ...

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    Iii getting books for your yakumo alpha gps ......................................69 using the library ................................................................................70 reading a book ..................................................................................70 using reader f...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Iv preface welcome • congratulations on purchasing this windows® powered yakumo alpha 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 you...

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    V where to find information for information on see this source first time startup quick start guide gps operation the manual supplied with the gps software (a third-party software) programs on your yakumo alpha gps this user’s manual or online help on your yakumo alpha gps connecting to and synchron...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    1 1 getting started this chapter introduces you to the external components of your yakumo alpha gps and guides you through the process of setting up your yakumo alpha gps for use..

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    10 1.1 expanding your yakumo alpha gps using an sd/mmc card your yakumo alpha 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...

  • Page 20: Basic Skills

    11 2 basic skills this chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your yakumo alpha gps such as using the stylus, navigation stick, today screen, menus and programs. You will also get to know how to enter information. 2.1 using the stylus the stylus serves as a mouse for computers. You us...

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    12 2.2 using the navigation stick with the navigation stick, you can move up, down, left and right within a menu. This is particularly useful for one-handed operation. To move in a direction, simply push the button toward the corresponding direction. 2.3 today screen when you turn on your yakumo alp...

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    13 status icons when the today screen is displayed, you may see the following status icons on the command bar or navigation bar. In most cases, you can tap a status icon to display the associated control panel or more information related to the item. For example, tap a battery status icon to open th...

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    14 2.4 navigation bar and command bar the navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time and allows you to switch programs and close screens. The navigation bar and start menu: use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in pr...

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    15 2.5 executing a program you can switch from one program to another without closing any program. To switch to a program, you can: tap in the top left corner of the screen and select from the start menu. (to customize which programs you see on the start menu, tap settings personal tab menu icon.) t...

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    16 a.1 pop-up menus with pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop- up menus vary from program to progra...

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    17 to choose reminder types and sounds for your yakumo alpha gps, tap settings personal tab sounds & notifications icon. 2.6 entering information you have several options for entering new information: use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input methods. ...

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    18 note: to change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap settings personal tab input icon word completion tab. Block recognizer with block recognizer, you can use the stylus to input characters using strokes that are similar to the palm™ graffiti® method. To...

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    19 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, open letter recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area. Transcriber with transcriber you can write anywher...

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    20 note: some programs that accept writing may not have the pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. Editing your writing if you want to edit or format writing, you must first select the writing and then edit it. To select your writing: 1. Tap and...

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    21 converting your writing to text 1 if you want to convert only certain words, select them before going to the next step. 2. To convert writing to text, tap tools recognize or tap and hold the selected words and then tap recognize on the pop-up menu. Your writing is turned into text. If a word is n...

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    22 some tips for getting good recognition are listed below: write neatly. Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the “t” and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. For better recogn...

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    23 creating a drawing 1. To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. 2. 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. Note: you may want to change th...

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    24 3. To resize a drawing, make sure the pen button is not selected and then drag a selection handle. Recording 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 contacts, ...

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    25 recording formats your yakumo alpha gps supports several formats for voice notes. The formats vary in both the quality of the recording and the size of the sound file. When selecting a recording format, you should consider the quality you need as well as how much storage memory the recording will...

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    26 the list of recording formats on your yakumo alpha gps indicates the sample rate, whether the format is stereo or mono and how much storage memory is required per second of recording. You may need to experiment with different sample rates and formats to determine which format best suits your voic...

  • Page 36: Managing The Yakumo

    27 3 managing your yakumo alpha gps this chapter tells you how to effectively manage power, memory, settings, data and programs of your yakumo alpha gps. 3.1 power management you must maintain a continuous power supply to your yakumo alpha gps to retain your data, including any information, programs...

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    28 before you can use it again. If the battery completely runs out of power, you will lose all information, programs and/or settings that you have added..

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    29 power-saving tips follow these suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time, particularly when you are relying solely on battery power for extended time periods. Suspend frequently. By default, the screen backlight will automatically turn off and the yakumo alpha gps will also turn off wh...

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    30 3.2 managing memory storage and program memory caution: files, settings and data that you add to your yakumo alpha gps are stored in ram (random access memory). The ram on your yakumo alpha gps is shared between storage memory and program memory. The ram of your yakumo alpha gps is divided into a...

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    31 . 3.3 customizing your yakumo alpha gps note: incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction. Make sure that you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment. You can customize the settings of the yakumo alpha gps to your own preferences. Tap settings . You can t...

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    32 tab items descriptions about to show the hardware information of the yakumo alpha gps and to define the device name that your yakumo alpha gps uses for identifying itself to other computers. Backlight to adjust the brightness level of the display and to set the automatic turnoff for power saving ...

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    33 3. You can also set an idle time after which the yakumo alpha gps will prompt you for the correct password. 4. Tap ok . Note: you will need to clear the memory of your yakumo alpha gps if you forget the password. (see section 7.2.) 3.4 finding and organizing information the find feature on your y...

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    34 3.5 backing up data to prevent loss of data, you should back up your yakumo alpha gps frequently. Your yakumo alpha gps comes with two programs for backing up data: microsoft activesync. Activesync enables you to back up data to your desktop computer. You can back up all data on your yakumo alpha...

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    35 files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select the program designed for the pocket pc and your yakumo alpha gps processor type. 3. Read any installation instructions, read me files or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instruc...

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    36 if you are using activesync on the desktop computer: use the explorer in activesync to explore your yakumo alpha gps files and locate the program. Right-click on the program and then click on create shortcut . Move the shortcut to the start menu folder in the windows folder. The shortcut appears ...

  • Page 46: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    37 4 microsoft pocket outlook this chapter tells you how to use microsoft pocket outlook that includes calendar, contacts, tasks, notes and inbox. 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. 4....

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    38 note: you can customize the calendar display (for example, change the first day of the week), by tapping tools options. Creating an appointment 1. In day or week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2. Tap new . 3. Using the input panel, tap first to select the field, and then...

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    39 for more information, tap help. 7. Tap ok to return to calendar. Using the summary screen when you tap an appointment in calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To change the appointment, tap edit . Creating meeting requests you can use calendar to set up meetings with users of outlook or pocket...

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    40 the meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the outbox folder. For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, see calendar help and inbox help on your yakumo alpha gps. 4.2 contacts: tracking friends and colleagues contacts maintains a list of your friends and colle...

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    41 creating a contact 1. In contacts, tap new . 2. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Scroll down to see all available fields. 3. You can also do the following with regard to this contact: add a note. Assign the contact to a category. Send an e-mail to the contact. Sy...

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    42 finding a contact there are four ways to find a contact: tap find , enter the contact name, select contacts for the type then tap go . In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right ...

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    43 4.3 tasks: keeping a to do list use tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap tasks or tap on your yakumo alpha gps to switch to the program. Note: to change the way information is displayed in the list, tap tools options. Indicates high priority. Select the category of tasks you want displ...

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    44 creating a task 1. In task, tap new . 2. Using the input panel, enter a description. 3. 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 will need to hide it to see all available fields. 4. You can also do the following...

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    45 using the summary screen when you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap edit . Tap to change task information. View task details. Tap to show and hide additional summary information. View notes..

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    46 4.4 notes: capturing thoughts and ideas quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings and phone numbers with notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as ...

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    47 3. You can also do the following with regard to this note: beam the note. Send the note via e-mail. Create a template for more information, tap help. 4. Tap ok to return to the note list. Tap to write on the screen. Tap to show or hide the input panel. Tap to return to the note list (the note is ...

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    48 4.5 inbox: sending and receiving e-mail messages you can use inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in two ways: by synchronizing e-mail messages with microsoft exchange or microsoft outlook on your desktop computer. By connecting directly to an e-mail server through an isp (internet service p...

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    49 connecting directly to an e-mail server you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to a pop3 or imap4 e- mail server if you can connect to your isp or local area network. (for information on connection, see section 6.1.) setting up an e-mail service you can use multiple e-mail service...

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    50 using the message list messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list. When you receive a message, tap it to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold. Select the service and folder you want to display. ...

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    51 when you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer or server, by default, you will receive messages from the last three days only, the first 100 lines of each new message file attachments of less than 100kb in size. The original messages remain on the server or your ...

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    52 composing and sending messages 1. In inbox, tap new . 2. In the to field, enter an e-mail address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. If the address is already in your contact list, you can tap to or the contacts button in the command bar to select the e-mail address. 3. ...

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    53 6. Tap send when you have finished the message. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the outbox folder and is sent the next time you connect. The message is placed in the outbox folder on your yakumo alpha gps and will be delivered in one of two ways: the message is transferred to ...

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    54 if you use imap4, the folders you create and the e-mail messages you move are mirrored on the server. Therefore, messages are available to you anytime you connect to your mail server, whether it is from your yakumo alpha gps or desktop computer. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you...

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    55 5 additional programs in addition to microsoft pocket outlook, several programs are built into your yakumo alpha gps. They include microsoft activesync, microsoft pocket word, microsoft pocket excel, windows media player, microsoft reader, pictures and additional programs. This chapter tells you ...

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    56 copy (rather than synchronize) files between your yakumo alpha gps and desktop computer. Add and remove programs on your yakumo alpha gps. Pass through your desktop computer to a network or the internet to perform tasks such as downloading imap4 e-mail messages or browsing the internet on your ya...

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    57 by default, activesync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use activesync options to turn synchronization on and off for specific information types. You can: control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize continua...

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    58 on your desktop computer, you need to ensure the following: the desktop computer or network server is configured to allow your yakumo alpha gps to connect. Depending on the version of windows running on the desktop computer, you may need to install and configure remote access services or dial-up ...

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    59 5.2 pocket word microsoft pocket word works with microsoft word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your yakumo alpha gps or you can copy documents from your desktop computer. Synchronize documents between your desktop comp...

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    60 show/hide toolbar button on the command bar. (for more information on entering information, see section 2.8 or yakumo alpha gps help.) note: written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a pocket word document is converted to a word document on your desktop computer. Typing mode writin...

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    61 drawing mode 3. When you have finished entering the information and tap ok , the document is automatically saved and named according to the first characters of text entered in the document. Working with pocket word documents opening a document whenever you switch to pocket word, you will see the ...

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    62 rename the document. Move the document to a storage card or folder. For more information, see word help on your yakumo alpha gps. Tips for working in pocket word you can change the zoom magnification by tapping view zoom and select the percentage you want. Select a higher percentage to enter text...

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    63 5.3 pocket excel microsoft pocket excel works with microsoft excel on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your yakumo alpha gps or you can copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your yakumo alpha gps. Synchronize workboo...

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    64 3. When you have finished entering the information and tap ok , the workbook is automatically saved and named according to the first characters of text entered in the workbook. Working with pocket excel workbooks opening a workbook whenever you switch to pocket excel, you will see the workbook li...

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    65 split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap view split and drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap view remove split . Show and hide rows and columns. To hide a row or column, select a cell in the row or column you want to hide. Tap format row or column...

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    66 setting up to use msn messenger before you can connect, you must enter passport or exchange account information. Set up an account and sign in as follows: 1. In msn messenger, tap tools options . 2. On the accounts tab, enter your passport or exchange account information. 3. To sign in, tap the s...

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    67 note: to see others online without being seen, in the tools menu, tap my status and select appear offline. 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 unblock on the pop-up menu. Chatting with conta...

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    68 5.5 windows media player for pocket pc use microsoft windows media player for pocket pc to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your yakumo alpha gps or on a network, such as on a web site. Tap windows media to switch to the program. You can play files in either windows media or ...

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    69 5.6 microsoft reader use microsoft reader to read ebooks on your yakumo alpha gps. Download books to your desktop computer from your favorite ebook web site. Use activesync to copy the book files to your activated yakumo alpha gps. The books appear in the reader library, where you can tap them in...

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    70 using the library the library is your reader home page. The home page displays a list of all books stored on your yakumo alpha gps or storage card. To open the library, use one of the two methods: on the reader command bar, tap library . On a book page, tap the book title and tap library on the p...

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    71 you can also page through a book by using the scroll dial on your yakumo alpha gps. Using reader features reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books. These options are available from any book page. Select text by dragging across the text on the page. Th...

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    72 highlights when you highlight text, it appears with a colored background. Notes when you attach a note to text, you enter the text in a note pad that appears on top of the book page. A note icon displays in the left margin. To show or hide the note, tap the icon. Drawings when you add a drawing, ...

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    73 5.7 additional programs in addition to microsoft software, your yakumo also provides additional programs to enhance your yakumo alpha gps or facilitate your operation. These programs will be explained in this section. Backup restore the backup restore program allows you to back up all or selected...

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    74 to restore data caution: if you have created files on your yakumo alpha gps since the last backup and do not want to delete these files during the restore process, move the files from your yakumo alpha gps to your desktop computer or to a storage card before restoring data. When you restore data,...

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    75 6 getting connected this chapter tells you how you can get your yakumo alpha gps connected to the internet or corporate network through a variety of ways including modem, network card, and bluetooth. It also describes internet explorer for web browsing. 6.1 connection settings you can establish a...

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    76 creating a modem connection 1. Tap settings connections tab connections . 2. Follow the instructions in the new connection wizard. 3. To view additional settings, tap . Note: to change modem connection settings, in either my isp or my work network, tap manage existing connections. Select the desi...

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    77 creating a network card connection 1. Insert the network card into your yakumo alpha gps. 2. The first time you insert the card, network settings appears automatically so that you can configure the network card. If it does not appear or to change settings later, tap settings connections tab conne...

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    78 creating a wireless connection to a network networks that you have already configured are preferred networks and are listed in wireless networks. You can select to connect to only preferred networks or have your yakumo alpha gps search for and connect to any available network whether it is prefer...

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    79 2. To use data encryption, tap data encryption (wep enabled) . 3. To use shared key authentication, tap network authentication (shared mode) . You will need a network key (as provided by your network administrator). 4. To automatically use a network key, tap the key is provided for me automatical...

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    80 caution: if the devices are too far apart or if something blocks the path between the two ports, data might not be sent or received correctly. 3. Tap and hold the item and tap beam item on the pop-up menu. Note: you can also send items, but not folders, from file explorer. Tap and hold the item y...

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    81 6.3 using microsoft pocket internet explorer use microsoft pocket internet explorer to view web pages in either of these ways: connect to an isp or network and browse the web. To do this, you will need to create the connection first, as described in section 6.1. During synchronization with your d...

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    82 you will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer. If the page is not on your yakumo alpha gps, it will be dimmed in the favorites list. You will need to synchronize with your desktop computer again to download the page to your yakumo alpha gps or...

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    83 favorite links during synchronization, the list of favorite links in the mobile favorites folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with pocket internet explorer on your yakumo alpha gps. Both computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark ...

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    84 note: if you do not specify an update schedule, you must manually download content to keep the information updated on your desktop computer and yakumo alpha gps. Before synchronizing, in internet explorer on your desktop computer, click synchronize on the tools menu. You will see the last time co...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting and

    85 7 troubleshooting and maintenance this chapter gives solutions to common yakumo alpha gps problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your yakumo alpha gps. Note: if you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact your dealer for assistance. 7.1 resetting your yaku...

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    86 7.2 remove the sd/mmc card (if installed). In some cases, you may need to restore your yakumo alpha gps to the factory default state by clearing the memory (ram) from your yakumo alpha gps. For example, you should clear the memory: when your yakumo alpha gps does not respond after being reset. Wh...

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    87 8. Reestablish a partnership with your desktop computer. 9. You may also want to restore data to your yakumo alpha gps from your most recent backup file. Note: if the battery completely runs out of power and is not charged in time, you will get the same result as when you restore the factory defa...

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    88 remove programs you no longer need. Tap settings system tab remove programs . Tap the program you want to remove and then tap remove . In internet explorer options, delete all files and clear history. In internet explorer, tap tools options . Tap delete files and clear history . If you are copyin...

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    89 move e-mail attachments. In inbox, tap tools options storage tab and select store attachments on storage card . All attachments are moved to the storage card and new attachments are automatically stored on the storage card. Set programs such as notes, pocket word and pocket excel to automatically...

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    90 in pocket internet explorer, tap view text size and select a size. In calendar, contacts and tasks, tap tools options and select user large font . Inaccurate response to stylus taps realign the touch screen. Tap settings system tab align screen icon. If you cannot correctly tap your selection, tu...

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    91 make sure that you do not have any other active connections. Tap and tap today . Tap or at the bottom of the screen and then tap disconnect . Infrared connection problems transfer only one file, or no more than 25 contact cards, at a time. Position the ir ports so that they line up in a distance ...

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    92 7.7 taking care of your yakumo alpha gps taking good care of your yakumo alpha gps will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your yakumo alpha gps. Note: display errors (e.G. Pixel errors etc.) resulting from high temperature variations (e.G. When storing the device at v...

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    93 never clean your yakumo alpha gps with its power on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water to wipe the screen and the exterior of your yakumo alpha gps. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen. Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your yakumo alpha gps....

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    94 service if you have any technical problems with your yakumo product, please contact our hotline on 0 18 05/ 92 58 66 (12 cents/minute when calling through the deutsche telekom fixed telephone network), or send us an e-mail to: info@yakumo.De.

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    95 a.3 safety precautions about charging use only the ac adapter supplied with your yakumo alpha gps. Use of another type of ac adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger. Use only the car charger supplied with your yakumo alpha gps. Use of another type of car charger will result in malfunctio...

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    96 replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Use the battery only in the specified equipment. About the infrared led the ir port located on the yakumo alpha gps is evaluated as a class 1 led (light-emitting di...

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