Intermec 70 User manual

Model 70 Pocket PC

P/N 961-054-025

Edition A

March 2001

User’s Guide

Intermec Technologies Corporation

6001 36th Avenue West

P.O. Box 4280

Everett, WA 98203-9280

U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505

U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947

Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043

Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936

Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier.

The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers

to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for

any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.

2001 by Intermec Technologies Corporation

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, INCA (under license), JANUS, IRL, Trakker Antares, Adara,

EZBuilder, TE 2000, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Universal Access Point, UAP, Duratherm,

EasyCoder, Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered

trademarks of Intermec.

Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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.

Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (or ) symbol in

every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and

to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.

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Contents

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Contents

Before You Begin ix

Warranty Information ix

Safety Summary ix

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes x

About This Manual xi

Other Intermec Manuals xi

Learning About the Pocket PC

Welcome 1-3

Pocket PC Description 1-3

Front Panel View 1-3

Back Panel View 1-5

Left Edge View 1-6

Top Edge View 1-7

About the Batteries 1-8

Charging the Batteries 1-9

Monitoring the Batteries 1-10

Managing the Batteries 1-11

Using the AC Adapters and Cradles 1-13

Using the Stylus 1-15

Where to Find Information 1-16

Using the Pocket PC

Turning the Pocket PC On and Off 2-3

Opening the Today Screen 2-3

Opening Programs 2-4

Using the Navigation Bar and the Command Bar 2-6

Using Pop-up Menus 2-7

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Entering Information on the Pocket PC 2-8

Using the Input Panel 2-8

Writing on the Screen 2-10

Drawing on the Screen 2-12

Recording a Message 2-13

Finding and Organizing Information 2-14

Using Compact Flash Cards 2-15

Guidelines 2-15

Backing Up and Restoring Data 2-16

Backing Up Data to a Compact Flash Card 2-16

Restoring Data From a Compact Flash Card 2-18

Customizing Your Pocket PC 2-19

Setting a Password 2-20

Adding or Removing Programs 2-20

Customizing the Start Menu 2-22

Setting Notifications 2-22

Adjusting the Backlight 2-24

Using Your Desktop 2-25

Adding Program Icons to Your Desktop 2-26

Deleting Program Icons From Your Desktop 2-27

Managing Programs in Your Desktop 2-28

Microsoft Pocket Outlook

Using Calendar 3-3

Entering Appointments 3-4

About the Calendar Summary Screen 3-5

Creating Meeting Requests 3-5

Using Contacts 3-6

Creating Contacts 3-7

About the Contacts Summary Screen 3-8

Using Tasks 3-9

Creating Tasks 3-10

About the Tasks Summary Screen 3-11

Using Notes 3-12

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Using Inbox 3-13

Synchronizing E-Mail Messages 3-13

Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server 3-13

Understanding Received E-Mail Messages 3-14

Composing and Sending E-Mail Messages 3-16

Managing E-Mail Messages and Folders 3-17

Folder Behavior With ActiveSync 3-17

Folder Behavior With A Direct Connection To An E-Mail Server 3-18

Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer

Setting Up Pocket Internet Explorer 4-3

About the Mobile Favorites Folder 4-3

Creating Mobile Favorites 4-3

About Channels 4-5

Using AvantGo Channels 4-5

Using Mobile Channels 4-5

Using Pocket Internet Explorer 4-6

Companion Programs

Pocket Word 5-3

Typing Mode 5-4

Writing Mode 5-5

Drawing Mode 5-5

Recording Mode 5-5

Pocket Excel 5-6

Tips for Working in Pocket Excel 5-7

Expenses 5-8

Creating Records 5-8

Calculating and Viewing Expenditure Totals 5-10

Printing a List of Records 5-11

Microsoft Money 5-13

Creating Accounts 5-13

Viewing the Account Register 5-14

Entering Transactions 5-15

Entering and Tracking Investments 5-16

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Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 5-18

Using Windows Media Manager for the Pocket PC 5-19

What is Packaged Content? 5-20

Using the Playlist Manager 5-20

Microsoft Reader 5-21

Getting Books on Your Device 5-21

Using the Library 5-21

Reading a Book 5-22

Using Reader Features 5-23

Getting Connected

Connecting the Pocket PC 6-3

Transferring Data Using Infrared 6-4

Connecting to an ISP Through a Modem 6-5

Connecting to a Network 6-7

Creating a Modem Connection 6-7

Creating an Ethernet Connection 6-8

Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server 6-9

Ending a Connection 6-9

Get Help on Connecting 6-10

Troubleshooting

Resetting the Pocket PC 7-3

Performing a Soft Reset 7-3

Clearing Memory (Resetting to Factory Defaults) 7-3

Tips for Extending Battery Charge 7-4

Use External Power Whenever Possible 7-4

Shorten Auto-Suspend Time 7-4

Turn Off Sounds You Don’t Need 7-5

Turn Off Notification Light 7-5

Managing Memory 7-5

Adjusting Storage Memory 7-5

Adjusting Program Memory 7-6

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Fixing Screen Problems 7-7

Screen Is Blank 7-7

Screen Is Dark 7-7

Screen Is Hard to Read 7-7

Stylus Problems 7-8

Fixing Connection Problems 7-8

Cable and Cradle Connection Problems 7-8

Infrared (IR) Connection Problems 7-8

Modem Connection Problems 7-9

Can’t Dial Out 7-9

Can Dial Out but Cannot Make a Proper Connection 7-9

Connection Is Unreliable 7-10

Network Connection Problems 7-10

Specifications and Other Helpful Information

Specifications A-3

Using Character Recognizer A-4

How to Transfer Palm-Size PC Data to a Pocket PC A-6

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Before You Begin

This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions,

warnings and cautions, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional

product information. A documentation roadmap is also provided to guide you in finding

the appropriate information.

Warranty Information

To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local

Intermec support services organization. In the U.S.A. call 1-800-755-5505, and in

Canada call 1-800-668-7043. If you live outside the U.S.A or Canada, you can find your

local Intermec support services organization on the Intermec Web site at

www.intermec.com.

Safety Summary

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this

book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured,

and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and

cautions.

Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone

under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be

present for your safety.

First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury.

Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.

Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops

breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should

be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.

Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a

responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock

from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency

work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety

regulations.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

The warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual use the following format.

Warning

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement

that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working

on the equipment.

Avertissement

Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,

d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence

de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.

Caution

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that

must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption

or loss of data.

Conseil

Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,

d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher

l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de

données.

Note: Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or

contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

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