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Page 2: ...overed during operation Do not place the adapter on any surface which can be damaged by heat The SIMpad is disconnected from the power source by unplugging the AC DC adapter Make sure that the AC power socket is freely accessible Medical equipment such as pacemakers or hearing aids may be affected by the radio connection to the base station Do not look into the infrared interface when it is activa...

Page 3: ...button Control key see detailed diagram Software control button Loud LED green to indicate on off speaker LED orange XS ULJKW OHIW GRZQ XS OHIW ULJKW GRZQ scroll upwards cancel operation enter confirm function scroll downwards RQWURO NH to indicate battery corresponds to the Windows At the rear of the device operating status charging right mouse button ...

Page 4: ... to a printer or to a modem capable telephone for internet connections Printer or mobile telephone must also be equipped with an IrDA interface Slot for smartcards PC Card release button PC Card slot AC DC adapter connection 12 V Use the supplied AC DC adapter to connect the device to AC power Stylus storage slot HDU XVWRPHU Your views are important to us and we want to hear them Please take a few...

Page 5: ...VNWRS 3 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync 26 Connecting by serial port 26 Connecting by wireless LAN or Infrared 28 Troubleshooting partnerships 29 7KH 6WDUW HQWHU Start Center Buttons 31 Closing Start Center 31 RUNLQJ ZLWK LQGRZV IRU DQGKHOG 3 Desktop 32 Taskbar 34 Starting Programs from the Start Menu 35 Windows and Dialog Boxes 36 Entering Data 40 Using the Input Panel to Enter Data 40 Entering D...

Page 6: ...tional Software 66 SIMpad Software Updates 67 PSRUWDQW RQILJXUDWLRQV Connection Settings 68 Release Connection 69 e Mail Settings 69 Setting Up Connections 70 Control Panel 74 Other settings 79 Creating a New e Mail Account 81 RQQHFWLQJ ZLWK RWKHU GHYLFHV Connecting to your Printer 84 Authenticated Data Connections with Smartcard 84 6XEVHTXHQW RPH5 RQILJXUDWLRQ Setting the Password for the HomeRF ...

Page 7: ...s while on the road If you are familiar with Microsoft Windows products and notebook PCs you will notice that your SIMpad has many of the same characteristics making it easy for you to be productive quickly RXU 1HZ HQHUDWLRQ HYLFH SIMpad is handy simple to operate and ideal for mobile Internet access With SIMpad you can Surf the Web i e retrieve information carry out research join in dis cussion f...

Page 8: ...tiveSync 486 66DX processor or higher Pentium 90 recommended 16 MB RAM for Windows 95 98 Pentium Processor 32 MB RAM 64 MB recommended for Win dows NT Workstation 4 0 with Service Pack 3 or higher or Win dows 2000 Pentium Processor 166 MHz required 10 50 MB available hard drive space CD drive COM Port 9 or 25 pin Microsoft Outlook 2000 153 MB available hard drive space 24 MB RAM recommended 2SWLRQ...

Page 9: ...h on your SIMpad press the button on the right of the screen above the control key If the screen remains dark press the button again After your SIMpad is switched on for the first time a checkerboard screen is diplayed for a few seconds HIRUH VZLWFKLQJ WKH 6 0SDG RQ IRU WKH ILUVW WLPH its batteries must be charged for at least RQH KRXU by connecting the DGDSWHU to both SIMpad and power socket Char...

Page 10: ... about 1 second The cross is moved to another position Tap in the center of the cross again Repeat the process until calibration is completed QWHULQJ WKH DWH DQG 7LPH First a dialog box appears giving the time zone If you are in a different time zone than the one displayed you can select the correct zone from the se lection window To end the process tap the top right of the dialog box Another dial...

Page 11: ...se the current month from the displayed list After you have selected the month tap the current date Tap in the field for the current time on the three areas for hours minutes and seconds When an area is highlighted in blue you can enter a new val ue Do this by tapping the number keys of the input panel Tap LDORJ ER World Clock 5HJLVWHU Date Time ...

Page 12: ...n the input panel to delete any incorrectly entered characters see page 40 To end the process tap the top right of the dialog box 6DYLQJ RXU QWULHV After you have entered your personal data and the date time tap Done You are then asked if you wish to save the data Confirm the query with OK The data is saved A confirmation message informs you that the data has been saved Subsequently the 6WDUW HQWH...

Page 13: ...ed side is facing upwards To remove the card press the button next to the PC Card 6HOHFWLQJ WKH RQQHFWLRQ The dialog box Select Connection is displayed Tap the circle next to the required option If you tap a Dial up Connection enter the Internet dial up number for your provider in the field Phone No without Area Code Then tap OK If you want to access the Internet using SIMpad via DQRWKHU PC Card n...

Page 14: ...et using I Gate RQQHFWLRQ WR 6 1 3ULYDWH RQQHFWLRQ The prerequisite is that the AccessPoint is set to the factory default and is already in operation connected to ISDN Otherwise the Internet provider account must be configured in the AccessPoint 6HOHFWHG RQQHFWLRQ 6HH I Gate 802 11B Chapter Connecting SIMpad to I Gate page 14 HomeRF Chapter Connecting SIMpad to HomeRF Gate way page 16 PC Card Chap...

Page 15: ...le WDS the icon The dialog box for network configuration is displayed Enter the network user name and password and tap OK SIMpad is now connected to the LAN network like a normal desktop PC QWHUQHW RQQHFWLRQ The default homepage opens see page page 49 This sets up the Inter net access or the subsequent configuration For the first startup we rec ommend that you first close Internet Explorer and con...

Page 16: ... If you have not yet determined the password for the cordless network the following dialog box appears Set the password for the cordless network in this dialog box The pass word identifies all components of your cordless network and prevents un authorized access to the individual network components The password can contain letters and numbers it must be at least 8 and no more than 20 characters lo...

Page 17: ...et access You should have received this information from your provider Tap OK The following dialog box appears Follow the instructions on the screen A confirmation message informs you that the HomeRF Gateway has been configured successfully Tap OK LDORJ ER Set HRF Gateway 7 DE Internet Access Data LDORJ ER Restart LDORJ ER DHCP Server ...

Page 18: ... the de vice You can download them from the Internet copy it onto your PC and install it on SIMpad using the ActiveSync software see page 26 Next you have to configure the relevant connection for this PC Card To do this tap Setup Remote Network in the 6WDUW HQWHU and continue as described in Chapter Creating New Connections on page 70 8VLQJ D 3 DUG WR FFHVV WKH QWHUQHW The PC Card has to be plugge...

Page 19: ... the local country code field e g 49 for Germany or 41 for Switzerland Tap OK If you check the Save Password box you do not need to specify your pass word again each time you dial in However if you want to prevent other people from using your SIMpad access for example you should leave the box empty Tap OK You are then asked if you wish to save the settings Confirm the query with OK The settings ar...

Page 20: ...st startup we recom mend that you first close Internet Explorer and configure your e Mail ac count To do this tap Setup e Mail Settings in the 6WDUW HQWHU and continue as described in Chapter e Mail Settings page 69 This concludes the setting up of the Internet Connection However please read the notes starting on page 23 LDORJ ER Dial up Connection ...

Page 21: ...o an Internet Service Provider For the infrared connection the cell phone must also have an infrared in terface The infrared diodes of SIMpad and the printer must have line of sight contact and may be not more that 0 5 m from each other 1RWHV RQ 6HULDO You can set up your Internet connection with SIMpad over a modem which is directly connected to the telephone socket You can use a Hayes compatible...

Page 22: ...nly displays aster isks when the password is entered Check if the telephone number of your provider in the Dial up Connection dialog box is correct If this is not the case tap Dialing Properties The code of the country you are SUHVHQWO in must be specified in the local country code field e g 49 for Germany or 41 for Switzerland Tap OK If you check the Save Password box you do not need to specify y...

Page 23: ...control key SIMpad is ready for operation immedi ately after activation The screen shows the user interface as it was when you last switched the device off To switch off SIMpad press While on if SIMpad has not been used for a time it switches off automat ically to save power If the power supply is ensured AC power or if the battery is sufficiently charged no data is lost when the device switches o...

Page 24: ...s lit After approximately 1 5 hours about 70 of charge ca pacity is reached As soon as you use SIMpad without a connection to AC power it draws its power from the battery When the battery is fully charged you can use SIMpad IRU XS WR KRXUV ZLWKRXW FRQQHFWLQJ LW WR SRZHU depend ing on communication with other devices and on the screen brightness set You should therefore minimize the screen brightne...

Page 25: ...nsitive The stylus supplied in the device is de signed to be used to touch the screen Keep the stylus in the storage slot intended for the purpose at the back of the device 5HDU RI HYLFH ZLWK 6ORW IRU 6W OXV Storage slot Only use the stylus supplied for touching the screen ...

Page 26: ...be active on the PC Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync CD into your PC The Setup Wizard should start automatically If it does not start click Run on the Start menu and then type d setup where d ist the letter assigned to your CD ROM drive The Microsoft ActiveSync installation wizard will begin the process click Next in the first screen The next screen shows where the installation folders will be save...

Page 27: ...S L DUG The first time you connect the New Partnership Wizard on your desktop PC helps you to establish a partnership and set options for synchronizing Pocket Outlook data e mail messages and files between your SIMpad and desktop PC Start the ActiveSync program on your PC The following dialog window appears LDORJ ER New Partnership 1 ...

Page 28: ...nsferred to your SIMpad or synchronized You can also copy files which you created on the PC e g Word Excel or PowerPoint to the Explorer on SIMpad RQQHFWLQJ E ZLUHOHVV 1 RU QIUDUHG After the connection has been set up to the required PC you can synchro nize or disconnect ActiveSync directly from your SIMpad To do this tap Start Programs Communication ActiveSync In the ActiveSync dialog box now dis...

Page 29: ...down list you have selected the right connection method 3 If you continue to have difficulty synchronizing in the Connection Set tings dialog of Microsoft ActiveSync window on your desktop PC see below clear the Allow check box for the type of connection you are using and then click OK Disconnect the serial PC connection cable and connect it again 4 After the connection is disabled re select the a...

Page 30: ...ally when SIMpad is first switched on and also when the operating system is restarted The 6WDUW HQWHU contains buttons for various functions Tap the relevant button to start a particular function For a number of functions the Internet connection is established In such cases tap Connect in the dialog box subsequently displayed 7KH 6WDUW HQWHU ...

Page 31: ...nkWriter an electronic notepad which you can use to write and draw see page 64 6HWXS Opens a dialog box through which you have access to the most important settings Here for example you can configure your e Mail account or set up a new connec tion later see page 68 HOS Opens the online help ORVH Closes the 6WDUW HQWHU ORVLQJ 6WDUW HQWHU To close the 6WDUW HQWHU tap the Close button 6WDUW HQWHU is ...

Page 32: ...perating system is the basis for all programs which run on SIMpad HVNWRS The desktop is the basis for the user interface for Windows for Handheld PC You can call up the desktop minimize all windows at any time by tapping on the taskbar see page 34 at the bottom right of the screen HVNWRS Call up desktop anytime Icon properties right mouse key and tap on icon ...

Page 33: ...e recycle bin to permanently delete old files and create more space QWHUQHW SORUHU Opens the pre installed Web browser This allows you to dis play Web pages see page 49 0LFURVRIW 5HDGHU Opens the pre installed Microsoft Reader program This allows you to read eBooks see page 64 6WDUW HQWHU Calls the 6WDUW HQWHU giving you easy access to the main functions see page 26 QER Opens the pre installed e M...

Page 34: ... view and update your databases see page 61 0LFURVRIW 3RFNHW 3RZHU3RLQW Opens the Pocket PowerPoint This allows you to access pre sentations on your SIMpad see page 61 7DVNEDU The taskbar is located DW WKH ERWWRP RI WKH VFUHHQ If it is not visible touch the screen with the stylus and drag the stylus to the bottom edge of the screen The taskbar consists of the following areas 6WDUW XWWRQ RQ WKH OHI...

Page 35: ...rently running For example by tapping you can show the input panel and by tapping you switch to input using the stylus RXEOH tapping the clock calls up a dialog box showing a calendar with the current date You can use this window to set a new time and date 6WDUWLQJ 3URJUDPV IURP WKH 6WDUW 0HQX On the taskbar tap Start with the stylus If Start is not visible touch the screen with the stylus and dra...

Page 36: ...s a working area a dialog box is a type of form with input fields selection lists etc Individual commands of a program can in their turn open dialog boxes This is how Pocket Word for example al lows you to find text A dialog box is opened which then enables you to enter the search criteria LQGRZ LQGRZV SORUHU VHH SDJH LDORJ ER IURP LQGRZV SORUHU ...

Page 37: ... top The title bar tells you the function of the dialog box and is also used for shifting the dialog box The title bar can also be used to move the dialog on the screen With the stylus drag the dialog box to the desired location 0HQXEDUV DQG URS GRZQ 6XEPHQXV Many programs have a menu at the top left of the window In English pro grams they are File and Edit On a menubar tap the desired entry with ...

Page 38: ...red icon with the stylus ORVLQJ LQGRZV DQG LDORJ R HV Close all windows and dialog boxes by tapping or at the top right of the window or dialog box With dialog boxes tapping is equivalent to canceling the operation To close a dialog box and store the entries tap in the dialog box on the button Programs which have a menubar see page 37 normally include the com mand Close or Exit in the menu File Th...

Page 39: ...the stylus down or up to scroll rapidly How rapidly you scroll depends on the speed at which you move the stylus 6FUROO DUV RQWURO H Tap to scroll up by one line Tap to scroll up by one line Tap and then drag downwards or upwards to scroll rapidly Tap to scroll downwards rapidly Or if this area is above tap to scroll upwards rapidly Using the FRQWURO NH for scrolling Press XS for one display page ...

Page 40: ...XW 3DQHO WR QWHU DWD If the input panel is not visible press the button on the right of SIM pad EHORZ the control key or tap the icon in the system area of the taskbar The input panel is displayed To enter data with the stylus tap at the point or in the input field of a win dow or a dialog box where you wish to enter something Then tap the re quired keys on the input panel The input panel is laid ...

Page 41: ...he stylus in a window or in a dialog at the point or in the input field in which you wish to enter something Then use the stylus to write the desired character on the screen It is vital to note the rules which are given on how each character is to be written When you enter data directly you see an arrow on the right of the screen Think of a horizontal line running over the screen at the arrow posi...

Page 42: ...LWK LQGRZV IRU DQGKHOG 3 2YHUYLHZ RI DWD QWU ZLWK WKH 6W OXV The starting points for writing a character are clearly shown in the tables below HWWHUV D Q 1 R 2 F S 3 G T 4 H U 5 I 6 6 J W 7 K X 8 L Y 9 M Z N P 0 ...

Page 43: ...GKHOG 3 1XPEHUV 6SHFLDO KDUDFWHUV DQG RPPDQGV To continue working with the Windows interface or via the input panel af ter entering data with the stylus tap o m DFNVSDFH ODQN GHOHWH IURP OHIW WR ULJKW FXW 7DE FRS QHZ OLQH SDVWH ...

Page 44: ...or the assigned command is executed RW 7UDLQHU Allows individual ways of entering particular characters to be set RW 7XWRULDO Learn how to enter characters correctly with the stylus If you have initial problems with the input panel and frequently create unwanted characters you can use the Jot Tutorial to see how each individual character should be entered The program allows you to select one or mo...

Page 45: ...yond the last character that you wish to delete Then tap on the input panel To delete larger sections of text select the desired section of text Then tap on the input panel RS LQJ XWWLQJ RU 3DVWLQJ 7H W Select the desired text Tap in the menu of the program that you are using on Edit and in the menu which is then displayed on Copy or on Cut With Copy the selected text is retained with Cut it is de...

Page 46: ... HVNWRS Double WDS the icon The current folder is displayed 2U 8VLQJ WKH 6WDUW 0HQX Tap with the stylus in the taskbar on Start Programs Windows Ex plorer The current folder is displayed LQGRZV SORUHU IRU DQGKHOG 3 Icon for folder Double tapping opens the folder and displays its con tents Icon for document Double tapping opens the document in the associa ted program Current folder ...

Page 47: ... tap New Folder in the following pull down menu The new folder is displayed in the Windows Explorer window You can enter a name for the new folder End your entry with HOHWLQJ RFXPHQWV RU ROGHUV In Windows Explorer tap the required folder or document In the Win dows Explorer menu tap File and then Delete in the pull down menu Deleted files and folders are then to be found in the recycle bin see pag...

Page 48: ... able to display modern graphi cally oriented and dynamic Web pages as well DVLF QIRUPDWLRQ The provider of the Web site concerned is responsible for its contents and design Depending on the quality of the connection the load on the network and the volume of data on a Web site you may have to wait a while until the Web page is loaded It can also occur that it is not possible to display a Web page ...

Page 49: ...ap the button Internet in the 6WDUW HQWHU 2U 8VLQJ WKH 6WDUW 0HQX Tap Start Programs Internet in the toolbar Internet Explorer starts the pre specified Home page This sometimes also involves automatically establishing the Internet connection QWHUQHW SORUHU IRU DQGKHOG 3 ...

Page 50: ...it is found it appears on the screen a short time later 1DYLJDWLQJ HE 3DJHV Web sites can contain LQNV which lead to other pages on the same site or to other providers By default links are shown in blue and underlined in the text There are of course Web sites which provide graphical navigation To activate a link with the stylus tap the text or graphical element which is recognizable as a link Depe...

Page 51: ... function you stop the browser requesting any further data 5HORDG XQFWLRQ On some Web pages the content changes frequently e g the sites with the current stock market prices or the message overview of a discussion forum You use the Reload function to make the browser load the current status of a page RPH 3DJH You use the Home page function to quit the page currently being dis played and jump back ...

Page 52: ...ld suggests a title for the Web site You can either accept the title or overwrite it In the Type field you can select the file type for the file to be saved To store the Web site as a favorite tap OK DOOLQJ XS D HE 6LWH 6WRUHG DV D DYRULWH Tap Favorites in the Internet Explorer menu and on the desired page title in the menu which is then displayed The associated Web site is loaded 0DQDJLQJ DYRULWH...

Page 53: ...s you can set the Home Page and the Search Page The Home Page is the Internet address which is loaded immediately when you start the Web browser or when you tap It is recommended that you set the overview page that you use most frequently as your home page The Search Page is loaded when you tap Here it is also recommend ed to set a search engine that you prefer for the search page LDORJ ER Options...

Page 54: ...lly referred to as at The e Mail account also includes an access ID and a password to ensure that no one else can use your account In addition the data of an e Mail account includes the Internet addresses of the e Mail servers for incom ing and outgoing e Mails H 0DLO 6HFXULW Nowadays many computer viruses are spread with the aid of e Mails To avoid damage GR QRW RSHQ DQ VXVSLFLRXV H 0DLOV from pe...

Page 55: ...QJ WKH FRQ RQ WKH HVNWRS RXEOH WDS the icon 2U 8VLQJ WKH 6WDUW HQWHU Tap Outlook Inbox in 6WDUW HQWHU After starting the Inbox the main program window appears E mail accounts and their archive folders are shown on the left QER IRU LQGRZV IRU DQGKHOG 3 ...

Page 56: ...DLOV Then tap OK 5HFHLYLQJ H 0DLOV Tap in the Inbox toolbar see page 38 A dialog box appears in which you can enter the password for the e Mail account Tap OK Only for Dial Up Connection If there is not any connection to the Internet yet the dialog window Dial Up Connection is displayed Enter the Internet access data and tap Connect e Mails which are in Outbox archive folder are sent before new e ...

Page 57: ...d e Mail Tap in the Inbox toolbar The window for editing e Mails is displayed The e Mail that you wish to reply to is quoted in the text field Tap in the area for editing the e Mail For information on entering data see page 40 for information on edit functions see page 45 LQGRZ IRU GLWLQJ H 0DLOV ...

Page 58: ...an specify the e Mail addresses of one or more people who are to receive copies of the e Mail If there is no other than the actual recipient to receive the e Mail leave the field empty You can also specify a number of recipients in the fields To and Cc Sepa rate the mail addresses of the individual recipients by a semicolon WWDFKLQJ LOHV WR H 0DLOV You can attach files stored in SIMpad to e Mails ...

Page 59: ...below More information about this program can be found in the related Online Help 3RFNHW RUG 8VLQJ WKH FRQ RQ WKH HVNWRS RXEOH WDS the icon 2U 8VLQJ WKH 6WDUW HQWHU Tap Office Word in 6WDUW HQWHU Microsoft Pocket Word offers many functions which you will recognize from the desktop version They have been specially optimized for the mo bile user This includes the spellcheck and full screen mode Main...

Page 60: ...r functions For example you can now separate and freeze frames enlarge the view sort and filter data use the new database function and lots more Pocket Excel supports more than 100 functions and formulas including the most frequently used features of the desktop version of Excel And you can also format freely in Pocket Excel Settings for line height column width alignment frame and shading as well...

Page 61: ...ample Main functions Give professional presentations that you have created on your desktop computer while you re on the move Edit presentation notes and create master slides on your SIMpad Reorganize the slides or hide them 3RFNHW FFHVV 8VLQJ WKH FRQ RQ WKH HVNWRS RXEOH WDS the icon 2U 8VLQJ WKH 6WDUW HQWHU Tap Office Access in 6WDUW HQWHU With Microsoft Pocket Access database application you can ...

Page 62: ... WKH HVNWRS RXEOH WDS the icon 2U 8VLQJ WKH 6WDUW HQWHU Tap Outlook Inbox in 6WDUW HQWHU For more information on sending and receiving e Mails and the Inbox see Chapter Sending and Receiving e Mails page 54 DOHQGDU 8VLQJ WKH FRQ RQ WKH HVNWRS RXEOH WDS the icon 2U 8VLQJ WKH 6WDUW HQWHU Tap Outlook Calendar in 6WDUW HQWHU You can use the Calendar to generate and save information from your schedule ...

Page 63: ...ons on the cards containing the contact information You can define the information displayed according to your own re quirements 7DVNV 8VLQJ WKH FRQ RQ WKH HVNWRS RXEOH WDS the icon 2U 8VLQJ WKH 6WDUW HQWHU Tap Outlook Tasks in 6WDUW HQWHU You can use Tasks to manage your activities and responsibilities Tasks of fers a list of jobs to be done which is always current and reminds you of pending task...

Page 64: ...mobile library making reading on the screen more fun SIMpad en ables you to take several books with you wherever you re going The crisp high quality display along with the control key to scroll up and down makes reading eBooks truly enjoyable You can also highlight or un derline favorite sections add notes in the margins and copy your favorite sections to send to friends If you cannot find the sec...

Page 65: ...ple attach graphics that you have created with Pocket Paint as a file to an e Mail You can use the icons in the toolbars at the top and bottom to create graphics First tap the desired icon Then perform the corresponding ac tion in the graphic GGLWLRQDO 6RIWZDUH 7HUPLQDO 6HUYHU OLHQW Tap Start Programs Accessories Terminal Server Client Using the Terminal Server Client you can log on at a Windows N...

Page 66: ...e 26 Transfer the files e g into the Windows folder Installa tion occurs automatically If the downloaded program includes an installer program typically named Setup exe or Install exe double click the installer program on the desktop PC and installation wizard will guide you trough the instal lation process Follow the directions on the screen Once the software has been installed on your desktop co...

Page 67: ...pdate is displayed Tap in the system area on the taskbar Then tap the tab Memory and move the control to the far right see page 78 Confirm by tapping OK To start the update tap Start Follow the instructions on the screen A progress bar appears The update lasts approx 1 hour with an ISDN dial up connection or approx 10 min utes with an ADSL connection e g with HomeRF Gateway A dialog win dow then a...

Page 68: ...nnection setting Pro ceed as described in the Chapter Selecting the Connection on page 13 If you want to access the Internet using SIMpad via another PC Card not I Gate or HomeRF you need to install the relevant PC Card driver in ad vance and the PC Card has to be inserted into the designated slot see page 18 LDORJ ER Setup Selection 6HWXS 6HOHFWLRQ 6HH Connection Settings Chapter Connection Setti...

Page 69: ...r re ceiving e Mails see page 54 H 0DLO 6HWWLQJV If you have not yet configured an e Mail account the following dialog box is displayed in which you can enter the data for an e Mail account You can also edityour e Mail settings later Enter the data that you obtained for Internet access into the fields Tap OK 6DYLQJ 6HWWLQJV After entering the data for your e Mail account you are asked if you wish ...

Page 70: ...s Before you can estab lish a connection you must first create and activate it Two connections are pre defined on your SIMpad I Gate and HomeRF You can readily activate these connections see page 73 If you want to define additional connections follow the instructions in this chapter UHDWLQJ 1HZ RQQHFWLRQV The Remote Network window opens You can also call up this window via Start Programs Communica...

Page 71: ...in a local network which is permanently connected to the Internet via routers Tap the circle next to the correct connection type The table below shows the corresponding settings Then tap Next LDORJ ER Make New Connection r 3DUW 7 SH RI RQQHFWLRQ HVLUHG HYLFH 6HOHFWLRQ SIMpad PC Card not I Gate or HomeRF Dial Up Connection SIMpad IrDA cell phone SIMpad serial interface cell phone SIMpad IrDA GPRS c...

Page 72: ... 8S RQQHFWLRQ 2QO In part 3 of the dialog box specify the country code area code and tele phone number for dialing into the Internet The Internet Service Provider provides you with the telephone number R QRW check the Force long dis tance and Force local boxes LDORJ ER Make New Connection r 3DUW RQQHFWLRQ HYLFH 6HOHFWLRQ SIMpad IrDA cell phone IrDA and GSM on COM3 SIMpad IrDA GPRS cell phone SIMpa...

Page 73: ...u should leave the box empty Tap Connect The connection is established Once the connection is cor rectly set up the Cancel Connection button is activated Tap Cancel Con nection to terminate the connection You can now activate the connection refer to the following chapter FWLYDWLQJ WKH RQQHFWLRQ You must activate a connection in order to use it 8VLQJ WKH QWHUQHW SORUHU In Internet Explorer select t...

Page 74: ...l Panel The control panel allows basic settings to be made for Windows for Hand held PC 2000 and the SIMpad The window shows various icons with explanatory labels If you double tap DQ LFRQ a dialog box for corresponding settings opens To VDYH settings exit the dialog box If you wish to FDQFHO without saving exit with RQWURO 3DQHO ...

Page 75: ...he taskbar QWHUQHW 2SWLRQV Set the start page search page and other options see page 53 RW Set options for direct entry of characters with the stylus 3DVVZRUG Enter personal password If you have entered a password this will be re quired when SIMpad is started 5HJLRQDO 6HWWLQJV Set time zone number format currency symbols etc 9ROXPH 6RXQGV Set volume level and sounds for system events see page 77 1...

Page 76: ...e net work RUOG ORFN Setting up the actual time 5HFDOLEUDWLQJ WKH 6FUHHQ Recalibration is needed if elements of the touch sensitive screen no long er or only react by tapping at another position To start recalibration 8VLQJ WKH FRQ LQ WKH RQWURO 3DQHO Double WDS the icon The dialog box for stylus properties is dis played Read the text displayed Then tap Calibration and follow the on screen in stru...

Page 77: ...the stylus upwards for increased volume or downwards for reduced volume Tap the Sounds tab You select the individual events from the list on the left You can assign an individual sound to each selected event To do so tap Browse You can select a sound file of type wav 3DUWLWLRQLQJ 0HPRU You can influence the ratio of main memory to program memory 1RWHV RQ 0HPRU 0DQDJHPHQW All SIMpad data is stored ...

Page 78: ... the taskbar double tap the icon The dialog box for device settings is displayed Tap the tab Memory You can now use the slider control to set how the memory is partitioned Do this by tapping with the stylus on the slider and then dragging the sty lus in the required direction Sliding to the left means reserving more memory for programs and mak ing less available for your own data This is sensible ...

Page 79: ...ttings are stored Mail addresses and options favorites Internet connections network set tings personal user data and system sounds DWWHU DSDFLW You can check the charge level of the built in battery at any time In the Opened applications in the taskbar double tap The dialog box for device settings is displayed Tap the tab Battery The charge capacity of the battery is displayed Data which you gener...

Page 80: ...ox for device settings is displayed Use the left hand slider control to set the screen brightness Tap the con trol and drag the stylus upwards for increased brightness or downwards for decreased brightness Use the right hand control to set the loudspeaker volume Tap the control and drag the stylus upwards for increased volume or downwards for re duced volume In both boxes you can switch the loudsp...

Page 81: ...ions dialog box is displayed Tap Add The Service Name dialog box is displayed Tap the Service type list and select the type for incoming e Mails Usually the type POP3 e Mail is used However some providers already offer the newer type IMAP4 e Mail Tap the Service Name field Enter a freely se lectable name for the e Mail account e g your name or the name of your provider Tap OK The dialog box instal...

Page 82: ...SMTP Host the server Internet address for outgoing e Mails for Return address your own e Mail address This data is provided together with your e Mail account by your Internet or service provider Tap Next The dialog box General Preferences 2 3 is displayed You can set the options described in the dialog as required By tapping the small box before the relevant option you switch the option on or off ...

Page 83: ...ng the small box before the relevant option you switch the option on or off Tap Finish and OK in the dialog box which is then still displayed This creates the e Mail account This account is displayed in the Inbox win dow on the left in the list of e Mail accounts LDORJ ER Inbox Preferences 3 3 ...

Page 84: ...be not more that 0 5 m from each other SIMpad supports the SIR Serial Infrared standard with a transmission speed of 115 Kbit s You can print Web pages e Mails or documents that you have created with Pocket Word or InkWriter To do this in the menubar for the relevant program Internet Explorer Inbox Word etc File Print XWKHQWLFDWHG DWD RQQHFWLRQV ZLWK 6PDUWFDUG Personal data cards smartcards are be...

Page 85: ...cting SIMpad to HomeRF Gateway page 86 Set the password for the cordless network in this dialog box The pass word identifies all components of your cordless network It must contain letters and numbers it must be at least 8 and no more than 20 characters long Remember this password You will have to re enter the password when incorporating further components into the cordless network Then tap OK A c...

Page 86: ... you connected the first component to the HomeRF Gateway Then tap OK If you do not know the password or have entered it incorrectly see Chap ter Reading out the Network Password on page 87 If you have entered the password correctly the SIMpad is now connected to the cordless network Now proceed with the HomeRF Gateway config uration How you do this is explained in Chapter Configuring HomeRF Gatewa...

Page 87: ... Gateway configuration How you do this is explained in Chapter Configuring HomeRF Gateway on page 87 RQILJXULQJ RPH5 DWHZD After connecting to the cordless network the following dialog box ap pears You can also open this dialog box via Start Programs Com munication HomeRF Configuration If you have already configured the HomeRF Gateway e g with a PC pro ceed as described in Chapter Setting up an In...

Page 88: ...you start Internet Explorer or the Inbox Auto matic connection setup can be suppressed when retrieving e Mails XWRPDWLF 5HOHDVH Determine here whether and after how many minutes of inactivity the connection should be disconnected automatically Automatic disconnec tion is particularly useful if call charges are based on duration for your In ternet connection A connection can be set up unintentional...

Page 89: ...ears Enter the User Name and Password for Internet access You will have re ceived this information from your provider Tap OK The following dialog box appears Follow the instructions on the screen LDORJ ER Set HRF Gateway 7 DE Internet Access Data LDORJ ER Restart LDORJ ER DHCP Server ...

Page 90: ... Configuration dialog box appears Close the dialog box To surf the Internet or exchange e Mails via the cordless HomeRF Gate way you have to start Internet Explorer The default homepage opens and the Internet connection is set up LDORJ ER HRF Gateway LDORJ ER HRF Gateway Configuration ...

Page 91: ...uration Then tap the option Set and the tab Network Password Tap Change Network Password Enter the new password in this dialog box Enter the password again to ensure that you have entered it correctly Tap Next A message informs you that the password has been changed successfully Confirm this with OK LDORJ ER Set HRF Gateway 7 DE Internet Connection LDORJ ER Change Network Password ...

Page 92: ...s hold down the button on the right above the control key and then press the reset button on the bottom of the de vice with the stylus Data you have generated yourself will be lost 4 If 3 is also unsuccessful hold down the button on the right above the control key and at the same time press the button under the control key Then use the stylus to briefly press the RESET button on the base of the de...

Page 93: ...nfrared connection make sure that SIMpad and the printer are not more than 0 5 m from an other and that the two infrared diodes are at a maximum angle of 15 Data backup to the PC does not work Ensure that the data connection to your PC is es tablished see page 26 Ensure that the ActiveSync software is installed and started on the PC Error Message Low Memory Close all open programs Then reset the m...

Page 94: ...de function is activated and the screen is not properly calibrated In this case switch on the input panel tap the Ctrl key and then press the left control key Elements on the screen do not react or only react when you tap somewhere else on the screen The screen must be recalibrated see page 76 RXQWU 3KRQH Austria 05 17 07 50 04 Belgium 078 15 22 21 Denmark 35 25 86 00 Finland 09 22 94 37 00 France...

Page 95: ... RISC processor running at 206 MHz Screen Type 8 4 inch LCD TFT SVGA Screen Resolution with SVGA resolution 800 600 pixels Graphics Color depth 16 Bit 65536 color levels Photo quality Memory 32 MB FLASH memory 64 MB SDRAM Power Supply AC power or battery Battery Capacity 2800 mA h Battery Life up to 7 hours with a fully charged battery Battery Charge Time up to 2 5 hours to full charge approx 70 c...

Page 96: ...ens service center Damage resulting from an act of God including but not limited to fire flood earthquake and other natural disasters will be excluded This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied either in fact or by operation of law statutory or otherwise including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Some st...

Page 97: ...ed by third parties Siemens cannot guarantee the security of any in formation you disclose online and all such disclosures are made at your own risk Your use of the SIMpad constitutes an irrevocable waiver of any claim against Siemens with respect to such sites third party content and your disclosure of personal information QGHPQLW IRU 3DVVZRUGV The user of the SIMpad is entirely responsible for m...

Page 98: ...broken screen liquids etc damage due to normal wear and tear lettering bat tery etc or caused by intervention of third parties The warranty does not cover consumables e g battery nor any defects which have only an in significant effect on the value or the usability of the device DEHO SIMpad is designed for use in the EEA and Switzerland Specific country requirements are taken into account The CE l...

Page 99: ...r installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a...

Page 100: ...aring the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable FCC rules under the most accurate measurement stan dards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will con tinue to comply with the Commissions requirements Product name Mobile Personal Computer Trade name SIMpad SL4 M...

Page 101: ...ows CE 36 Displaying Battery Capacity 79 Displaying E Mails 56 Displaying e Mails 56 e Mail Attaching Files 58 Configuring an Account 69 sending 58 e Mail Account 56 Entering Data 40 About the Inout Panel 40 Freehand 41 Factory Reset 92 Faults 92 FCC Label 99 Folders 47 Forwarding E Mails 57 Forwarding e Mails 57 Games 65 Getting Started 7 Handwriting Recognition 41 Hardreset 92 History Function 5...

Page 102: ...ying to 57 Reset 92 6 Save Favorites 52 Save Settings 79 Saving Addresses 79 Screen Brightness 80 Screen Calibration 10 Selecting Sounds for Events 77 Selecting Text 45 Sending e Mails 58 Service 94 Settings 68 Setup 68 SIMpad Software Updates 67 Smart Card 84 Software 66 Software Updates 67 Start Button 34 Start Center 30 Start Menu 35 Storage Memory 78 Stylus 25 Switching On First Time 9 Switchi...

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Page 104: ...ication mobile Haidenauplatz 1 D 81667 Munich Siemens AG 2001 All rights reserved Subject to availability Right of modification reserved Printed in Switzerland 09 2001 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft http www my siemens com simpad 2UGHU 1R ...

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