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Getting Started

This chapter introduces you to the external components of your Pocket PC and
guides you through the process of setting up your Pocket PC for use.

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Hardware Features

The illustrations below introduce you to the various buttons, connectors, ports
and features of your Pocket PC.

Front Components

Summary of Contents for MIO558

Page 1: ...xternal components of your Pocket PC and guides you through the process of setting up your Pocket PC for use 1 1 Hardware Features The illustrations below introduce you to the various buttons connecto...

Page 2: ...uttons are customizable Power Button Turns your Pocket PC on or off by pressing briefly Moves up down left or right by pushing the button toward the corresponding direction Navigation Button Selects b...

Page 3: ...o your Pocket PC when external power is not available Reset Button Restarts your Pocket PC Left Side Components Ref Component Description Scroll Button Scrolls up and down Record Button Records voice...

Page 4: ...ections and enter information Pull the stylus out of its slot to use and store it in the slot when not in use IR Port Beams files to other mobile devices Microphone Receives sound and voice to record...

Page 5: ...battery switch in the ON position unless you need to perform a hard reset A hard reset will cause the memory of your Pocket PC to be cleared If you keep the backup battery switch in the OFF position y...

Page 6: ...before starting to use your Pocket PC for the first time 1 Plug the converter to the AC adapter 2 Connect to AC power You can connect either with or without the cradle With the cradle Slide your Pock...

Page 7: ...hat you added to your Pocket PC If the battery completely runs out of power you lose your data 1 3 Turning Your Pocket PC On and Off After the initial startup your Pocket PC enters a suspend state whe...

Page 8: ...sion provided on the Companion CD install Outlook from the Companion CD Do not connect your Pocket PC to your desktop computer before ActiveSync is installed 1 Turn on your desktop computer 2 Insert t...

Page 9: ...ons to establish a partnership and synchronize your Pocket PC with your desktop computer After your first synchronization the data you have stored on your desktop computer such as Calendar Contacts an...

Page 10: ...h the connector 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 applic...

Page 11: ...Pocket PC is similar to restarting your desktop computer It restarts the operating system but you will lose any unsaved data Occasionally you may need to reset your Pocket PC for example you should r...

Page 12: ...up application For more information on backing up data see section 3 5 Do not slide the battery switch unless it is necessary Follow this procedure to clear the memory from your Pocket PC 1 Backup you...

Page 13: ...r quickly See Power Saving Tips in section 3 1 for more information 2 4 Memory Problems If a warning message of not enough memory appears due to the memory allocation problem try the following to free...

Page 14: ...manually First make sure that your work is saved by closing open items and returning the program to list view Then stop the program by tapping Stop or Stop All on the Running Programs tab Reset your...

Page 15: ...re that the backlight of the display is on Move to a location with enough light If you re having a hard time reading a document on the screen try adjusting the zoom percentage or text size In Notes ta...

Page 16: ...on your desktop computer If the USB connection is already enabled disable the USB connection close the Connection Settings window and then reopen and re enable the USB connection Reset your Pocket PC...

Page 17: ...ttings you want to use and tap Modify Select your connection and tap Next twice Make sure that Wait for dial tone before dialing is enabled International calls may require more time to get through Tap...

Page 18: ...ngs Connections tab Connections icon Dialing Locations tab and enable Disable call waiting Select the disable code specified by your telephone company from the drop down list 2 7 Taking Care of Your P...

Page 19: ...Never clean your Pocket PC with its power on Use a soft lint free cloth moistened with water to wipe the screen and the exterior of your Pocket PC Do not use paper towels to clean the screen Never att...

Page 20: ...a protective cover Do not check it in as luggage If you plan to travel abroad with your Pocket PC consult your dealer for the appropriate AC adapter for use in your country of destination If you plan...

Page 21: ...imits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed...

Page 22: ...equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment And users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This tra...

Page 23: ...0950 Product Safety The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking A 3 Ja...

Page 24: ...d or packaging Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged Do not attempt to service the unit There are no serviceable parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moistu...

Page 25: ...tronic devices Your equipment can behave abnormally owing to such an event resulting in the possible data corruption or loss of unsaved data To recover from this reset your equipment To avoid losing d...

Page 26: ...cards between devices that have Bluetooth capabilities For example if you and a co worker each have a device with Bluetooth you can beam items between your devices such as files contact cards appointm...

Page 27: ...tionship that you create between your Pocket PC and another Bluetooth device in order to help exchange information in a secure manner Creating a bond involves entering the same PIN on the two devices...

Page 28: ...beam information to it establish a bond or use a Bluetooth service Note that to receive beamed information you must accept it on your device Selecting Discoverable also turns on your Bluetooth radio...

Page 29: ...modem for your device To do this you create a Bluetooth modem connection on your device and then send information to the phone by using Bluetooth The phone relays the information over the phone line a...

Page 30: ...ap the phone and then Next 15 Enter the phone number to dial for this connection and tap Next 16 In User name Password and Domain enter the logon information for this connection and tap Finish 17 Star...

Page 31: ...th which you want to create a bond If the device doesn t appear in the list make sure that it is turned on in discoverable mode and within 10 meters 30 feet of your device Also make sure that your dev...

Page 32: ...equesting the bond 4 If you want in Name edit the name of the device requesting the bond 5 Tap Finish The bond is created You can now exchange information with the other device Rename a Bond 1 Tap Set...

Page 33: ...ess network can be added either when the network is detected or manually by entering settings information 1 Install the wireless network card on your Pocket PC For instructions on installing and using...

Page 34: ...entered and cannot be changed 4 From Connects to select what your network connects to Work or the Internet 5 To connect to an ad hoc connection select This is a device to computer ad hoc connection T...

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