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so you should not have to change these settings unless your network
administrator instructs you to do so.

If necessary, connect the network card to the network by using a network
cable.

NOTE: You may need proxy server and VPN connection settings. For more information,

see Pocket PC online help and your network administrator.

Starting and Ending a Network Card Connection

To start the connection, install the network card and connect the network cable.
Then, use the desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer
and browse to a Web page. Your Pocket PC will automatically connect.

To end the connection, remove the card from your Pocket PC.

Summary of Contents for A7500XL

Page 1: ...User s Manual...

Page 2: ...rporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation All other brand and product...

Page 3: ...d Charging the Battery 7 1 3 Using Your Device in a Vehicle 8 Using the Car Holder 8 Connecting the Car Charger 8 1 4 Turning Your Pocket PC On and Off 9 Turning Off to Suspend 9 Turning On to Resume...

Page 4: ...Programs 32 Removing Programs 33 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook 35 4 1 Calendar Scheduling Appointments and Meetings 35 Creating an Appointment 36 Using the Calendar Summary Screen 37 4 2 Contacts Trackin...

Page 5: ...ile Favorites and Channels 64 Browsing the Internet 65 The Mobile Favorites Folder 65 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 69 7 1 Resetting Your Pocket PC 69 7 2 Restoring Last State 70 7 3 Power Problem...

Page 6: ...iv Index 89...

Page 7: ...p or Microsoft Exchange Server with your Pocket PC About this Manual This manual contains comprehensive information of your Pocket PC to help you operate the device Throughout the manual the following...

Page 8: ...he GPS software Programs on your Pocket PC This User s Manual or online Help on your Pocket PC Connecting to and synchronizing with a desktop computer Chapter 6 of this manual or ActiveSync Help on yo...

Page 9: ...r Pocket PC and guides you through the process of setting up your Pocket PC for use NTOE Depending on the model you purchased the cabinet color and the look of the accessories may be different from th...

Page 10: ...when the battery is fully charged p Touch Screen Displays the output of your Pocket PC Tap the screen with the stylus to select menu commands or enter information q Program Buttons Each of the three b...

Page 11: ...f the car for better signal reception in areas with poor reception o Speaker Sends out music sounds and voice Left Side Components Ref Component Description n SD MMC Slot Accepts an optional SD Secure...

Page 12: ...voice to record voice Top Components Ref Component Description n GPS Antenna Receives signals from the GPS satellites overhead o Stylus Tap on the touch screen to make selections and enter informatio...

Page 13: ...5 Bottom Components Ref Component Description n Mini USB Connector Connects to the AC adapter or USB cable o Reset Button Restarts your Pocket PC p ON OFF Switch The main power battery cutoff switch...

Page 14: ...ll out the stylus and use it to slide the ON OFF switch to the ON position CAUTION Always leave the ON OFF switch in the ON position for normal operation 2 Your device will automatically turn on Conne...

Page 15: ...irst time charge it for at least 8 hours Whenever possible keep your Pocket PC connected to the AC adapter and a power source Doing so keeps the battery charged CAUTION For optimal performance of the...

Page 16: ...der consists of a bracket and a flexible window mount Use the car holder to fix your device in a vehicle See a separate document for installation instructions Make sure that the GPS antenna has a clea...

Page 17: ...nd or a Microsoft Exchange Server with the information on your Pocket PC ActiveSync compares the information on your Pocket PC with the information on the desktop computer and or the server and update...

Page 18: ...ect the mini USB end of the USB cable to the bottom of your Pocket PC and the other end to a USB port on your desktop computer 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a synchronization relatio...

Page 19: ...pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the Pocket PC Follow the instructions supplied with the card for more information To remove a card first make sure that no application is accessi...

Page 20: ...bjects on the screen Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use Store it in the slot when not in use z Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options z D...

Page 21: ...Today screen shows your upcoming appointments active tasks and information about e mail messages Along the top of the Today screen you will see the volume icon the clock and connectivity indicators Yo...

Page 22: ...Rotate button 2 4 Navigation Bar and Toolbar 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...

Page 23: ...program button on the front of your Pocket PC The icons on the buttons identify the default programs they are associated with 2 6 Shortcut Menus With shortcut menus you can quickly choose an action f...

Page 24: ...ndicator flashes in red To choose reminder types and sounds for your Pocket PC tap Settings Personal Sounds Notifications 2 8 Entering Information You have several options for entering new information...

Page 25: ...how or hide the Input panel tap the Input panel button Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button to see your choices When you use the Input panel your Pocket PC anticipates the word you are typing...

Page 26: ...r Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would use a pen on paper To type with Letter Recognizer 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button and then tap Letter Recognizer 2...

Page 27: ...nd format what you have written and convert the information to text later Writing To write on the screen tap Menu Draw to switch to drawing mode This action displays lines on the screen to help you wr...

Page 28: ...ected words and then tap Recognize on the shortcut menu Your writing is turned into text If a word is not recognized it is left as writing If the conversion is incorrect you can select different words...

Page 29: ...d words foreign words that use special characters such as accents some punctuation cannot be converted z If you add writing to a word to change it such as changing a 3 to an 8 after you attempt to rec...

Page 30: ...zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing Tap Menu Zoom and then choose a zoom level Editing Your Drawing If you want to edit or format a drawing you must select it first 1 T...

Page 31: ...other source of sound 2 Press and hold the record button on the side of your Pocket PC If the speaker is not muted a beep indicates that your Pocket PC is recording The Notification indicator glows re...

Page 32: ...models other Windows powered mobile devices and desktop computers that use Windows operating systems The GSM 6 10 format is compatible with all Pocket PC models and other Windows powered mobile device...

Page 33: ...ges 2 9 Locking Your Pocket PC When not using your Pocket PC you can use the lock function so that accidental touching of the device does not cause your Pocket PC to operate To lock your Pocket PC tap...

Page 34: ...26 To unlock tap Unlock left soft key and tap Unlock Tap to lock the device Tap to unlock...

Page 35: ...ch circumstances you will not be able to turn up the volume unless the battery is charged to a certain level of power z When you recharge the battery upon a warning of low power you should charge for...

Page 36: ...power button z Turn off functions not needed or adjust settings 9 Lower the volume 9 Do not enable sounds or light flashing except for the most necessary notifications Tap Settings Personal Sounds Not...

Page 37: ...certain item before any adjustment You can customize the settings of the Pocket PC to your own preferences Tap Settings You can tap any of the icons on the Personal System or Connections tabs for the...

Page 38: ...eporting Error Reporting sends information needed by technical support groups to diagnose a program error for a device running Windows Mobile software SysInfo See Section 5 8 for more information GPS...

Page 39: ...cate information To search a file tap Programs Search Enter the text you want to find select a data type and then tap Search to start the search You can also use the File Explorer to find files on you...

Page 40: ...different device types and processors Be sure to select the program designed for the Pocket PC and your Pocket PC processor type 3 Read any installation instructions Read Me files or documentation th...

Page 41: ...n the Pocket PC Tap and hold the program and tap Cut on the shortcut menu Open the Start Menu folder located in the Windows folder tap and hold a blank area of the window and tap Paste on the shortcut...

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Page 43: ...ssaging 4 1 Calendar Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments including meetings and other events You can check your appointments in one of several views Agenda Day W...

Page 44: ...on 4 If needed tap the date and time to change them 5 Enter other desired information You will need to hide the Input panel to see all available fields 6 Tap OK to save and return to Calendar NOTE For...

Page 45: ...Using the Calendar Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar a summary screen is displayed To change the appointment tap Edit View appointment details View notes Tap to change appointmen...

Page 46: ...g for whether you are at home or on the road Tap Contacts to switch to the program Creating a Contact 1 In Contacts tap New Tap and enter part of a name or number to quickly find a contact in the list...

Page 47: ...and other contact information You will need to scroll down to see all available fields 3 Tap OK to save and return to the contact list NOTE For more information tap Help Tap to return to the contact...

Page 48: ...Using the Contacts Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list a summary screen is displayed To change the contact information tap Edit Tap to view notes Tap to change contact informati...

Page 49: ...h to the program Creating a Task 1 In Task tap New Tap to return to the task list the task is saved automatically Tap to create a new task Tap to quickly create a task with only a subject Tap to displ...

Page 50: ...is open you will need to hide it to see all available fields 4 Tap OK to save and return to the task list NOTE For more information tap Help Using the Tasks Summary Screen When you tap a task in the...

Page 51: ...an icon If the note list is displayed it will be created as a stand alone recording Tap Programs Notes to switch to the program Creating a Note 1 In Notes tap New 2 Create your note by writing drawin...

Page 52: ...44 3 Tap OK to save and return to the note list NOTE For more information tap Help Tap to return to the note list the note is saved automatically...

Page 53: ...x synchronization see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer During synchronization the following occurs z Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer to...

Page 54: ...een deleted on the email server are removed from the Inbox folder on your Pocket PC Messages that you receive directly from an email server are linked to your email server rather than your desktop com...

Page 55: ...ages 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 desktop computer Select the so...

Page 56: ...chronization using ActiveSync options For more information see ActiveSync Help z Change options for direct email server connections in Messaging on your Pocket PC Tap Menu Options and tap the account...

Page 57: ...t Items The messages you receive and send through the mail service are stored in these folders You can also create additional folders within each hierarchy The Deleted Items folder contains messages t...

Page 58: ...nger have access to messages that you move to folders created from anywhere except the Pocket PC z If you use IMAP4 the folders you create and the email messages you move are mirrored on the server Th...

Page 59: ...s both computers with the most recent information For example you can z Keep your Pocket Outlook Contacts Calendar and Tasks databases up to date by synchronizing your Pocket PC with Microsoft Outlook...

Page 60: ...r specific information types You can z Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode For example you can synchronize continually while the Pocket PC is connected or only when...

Page 61: ...NOTE To open a template rather than a blank document select a template for new documents Tap Menu Options and select the desired template When you tap New the template appears with appropriate text an...

Page 62: ...re information tap Help Opening a Document Whenever you switch to Word Mobile you will see the document list Tap the desired document to open it You can open only one document at a time when you open...

Page 63: ...Mobile to switch to the program Creating a Workbook NOTE To open a template rather than a blank workbook select a template for new workbooks Tap Menu Options and select the desired template When you...

Page 64: ...o the first characters of text entered in the workbook NOTE For more information tap Help Opening a Workbook Whenever you switch to Excel Mobile you will see the workbook list Tap the desired workbook...

Page 65: ...ket PC 1 Tap Programs PowerPoint Mobile to switch to the program 2 In the presentation list tap the slide show you want to view 3 Tap the current slide to advance to the next slide If the presentation...

Page 66: ...u get z MSN Hotmail Read write and send e mail Delete e mail and manage your Hotmail folders z MSN Messenger See who s online Send and receive instant messages Subscribe to status updates for selected...

Page 67: ...o switch to the program Library Screen Playback Screen You can play files in either Windows Media or MP3 format this include files with the extension asf wma wmv and mp3 To find content in Windows Med...

Page 68: ...ckground on the Today screen You can see your pictures individual as thumbnails or as part of a slide show You can edit your pictures by cropping rotating and adjusting the brightness and contrast Tap...

Page 69: ...to any private network such as a corporate network you use at work Connections can be made using a modem wireless network or network Ethernet card After the connections you can browse the Internet or...

Page 70: ...etwork Ethernet Card Connection Use a network Ethernet card to connect directly to a network You do not need to create a new connection on your Pocket PC Insert a network card and you can create a con...

Page 71: ...N connection settings For more information see Pocket PC online help and your network administrator Starting and Ending a Network Card Connection To start the connection install the network card and c...

Page 72: ...computer download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer While you are connected to an ISP or network y...

Page 73: ...6 1 2 To connect and start browsing do one of the following z Tap Favorites and then tap the favorite you want to view z In the address bar that appears at the top of the screen enter the Web address...

Page 74: ...C so that you can view pages while you are not connected to your ISP or your network Use the Internet Explorer plug in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites quickly To create a mobile f...

Page 75: ...lorer on your desktop computer on the View menu click Toolbars and then click Customize Conserving Memory Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your Pocket PC Follow these tips to minimize the am...

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Page 77: ...esetting will cause unsaved data to be lost Resetting your Pocket PC is similar to restarting your desktop computer It restarts the operating system but you will lose any unsaved data Occasionally you...

Page 78: ...1 Disconnect all cables including the AC adapter from your Pocket PC 2 Slide the ON OFF switch to the OFF position 3 Wait for 1 minute and then slide the switch back to the ON position 4 Your Pocket...

Page 79: ...p and hold the file you wish to delete and then tap Delete on the shortcut menu To find your largest files tap Programs Search In the Type list tap Larger than 64KB Go z Remove programs you no longer...

Page 80: ...ile Rename Move z Move email attachments In Messaging tap Menu Tools Options Storage and select Store attachments on storage card All attachments are moved to the storage card and new attachments are...

Page 81: ...z Realign the touch screen Tap Settings System Screen Align Screen If you cannot correctly tap your selection turn off the Pocket PC Press in the scroll dial and while keeping it pressed press the pow...

Page 82: ...ou restart your desktop computer z Connect only one Pocket PC or personal digital assistant to your desktop computer at a time Modem Connection Problems Unable to dial out z Do not install your Pocket...

Page 83: ...information z If Network Connection is not listed as a connection method in the ActiveSync dialog box when starting synchronization wait a few minutes and try again Also if synchronization does not st...

Page 84: ...uld damage your Pocket PC In the event of moisture condensation allow you Pocket PC to dry out completely z Take care not to sit on your Pocket PC when it is located in the back pocket of trousers etc...

Page 85: ...s the power source and as a battery recharger z Keep your Pocket PC inside its protective cover when you are not using it on the road z Hand carry your Pocket PC in a protective cover Do not check it...

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Page 87: ...on of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Standards EN301489 1 Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic...

Page 88: ...c 1 0 A z Use a specified USB cradle approved by the manufacturer z Use a specified battery in the equipment About the AC Adapter z Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment Never touch th...

Page 89: ...has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe...

Page 90: ...82 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment...

Page 91: ...light setting 30 Battery Cautions 81 Charging 7 Checking remaining battery power 27 Power low 27 Beam 31 Block Recognizer 18 Buttons Settings 29 C Calendar 35 Creating an appointment 36 Summary screen...

Page 92: ...es 45 Using message list 46 Indicator Charging 2 Notification 2 Infrared 3 Input 16 Settings 29 Input panel 17 Internet Browsing 65 Internet Explorer Mobile 64 IR port 3 L Landscape view 14 Letter Rec...

Page 93: ...Folder behavior 50 Power 27 Checking remaining battery power 27 Connecting 7 Low battery 27 Saving 28 Settings 30 Troubleshooting 71 Power button 3 9 28 PowerPoint Mobile 57 Program buttons 2 Program...

Page 94: ...Tap stylus 12 Tasks 41 Changing 42 Creating 41 Due date 42 Start date 42 Summary screen 42 Time 30 Today screen 13 Settings 29 To do list See Tasks Touch screen See Screen Transcriber 18 Traveling 77...

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