MiTAC Mio 168, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual Part Number 5615 1451 0008 R00 Oct 2003...

Page 2: ...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 3: ...7 1 3 Turning Your Pocket PC On and Off 8 Turning Off to Suspend 8 Turning On to Resume 8 1 4 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync 9 1 5 Expanding Your Pocket PC 11 Using a SD MMC Card 11 Accessories 11 2...

Page 4: ...1 Calendar Scheduling Appointments and Meetings 41 Creating an Appointment 42 Using the Calendar Summary Screen 43 Creating Meeting Requests 43 4 2 Contacts Tracking Friends and Colleagues 44 Creatin...

Page 5: ...g a Book 74 Using Reader Features 75 Removing a Book 76 5 7 Pictures 77 5 8 Additional Programs 78 eBackup 78 eViewer 79 6 Getting Connected 81 6 1 Connection Settings 81 Modem Connection 81 Network E...

Page 6: ...roblems 98 7 7 Taking Care of Your Pocket PC 99 General Guidelines 99 Travel Guidelines 100 A Regulatory Information 101 A 1 Regulations Statements 101 Class B Regulations 101 European Notice 102 A 2...

Page 7: ...oss your available times For more information on scheduling appointments and meetings see Chapter 4 You are meeting your friends tonight for dinner and a movie You download the latest movie informatio...

Page 8: ...ation of your Pocket PC to help you operate the device Throughout the manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text NOTE provides additional hints or information that requi...

Page 9: ...PC Companion CD or other CD s supplied with your Pocket PC Connecting to and synchronizing with a desktop computer Chapter 6 of this manual or ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer Troubleshooting...

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Page 11: ...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 12: ...buttons The buttons are customizable Microphone Receives sound and voice to record voice Moves up down left or right by pushing the button toward the corresponding direction Navigation Stick Selects...

Page 13: ...top of the car for better signal reception Battery Switch Restores your Pocket PC to factory default state Left Side Components Ref Component Description Lanyard Eyelet Lanyard attaches to this openi...

Page 14: ...Digital or MMC MultiMediaCard card for removable storage Stylus Tap on the touch screen to make selections and enter information Pull the stylus out of its slot to use and store it in the slot when no...

Page 15: ...car temperature in a normal range If the temperature gets too low the supporter s suction cup can harden and affect its suction If the car s windshield has window tint it is recommended that you use a...

Page 16: ...switch to the ON down position CAUTION Always leave the battery switch in the ON position for normal operation Changing the switch will cause your data to be lost 2 Your Pocket PC will automatically...

Page 17: ...d of the AC adapter to the power connector on the ActiveSync cable Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a wall outlet 3 The charge indicator glows amber when charging is in progress Do not discon...

Page 18: ...PC by briefly pressing the power button on the side of your Pocket PC By default your Pocket PC will also automatically suspend after 3 minutes of inactivity when operating on battery power To change...

Page 19: ...etup select Synchronize with this desktop computer Do not select Synchronize with Microsoft Mobile Information Server and or this desktop computer unless you are sure that your company is running Micr...

Page 20: ...M drive containing the Companion CD 10 Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a partnership and synchronize your Pocket PC with your desktop computer After your first synchronization the data y...

Page 21: ...ointing 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 accessin...

Page 22: ...nd select objects 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 Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select op...

Page 23: ...4 hours of inactivity you will see the Today screen You can also display it by tapping and then Today On the Today screen you can see at a glance important information for the day NOTE You can custom...

Page 24: ...e information related to the item For example tap a battery status icon to open the Power control panel Icon Meaning Speaker is on Speaker is off Battery is charging Battery is low Battery is very low...

Page 25: ...m tasks in programs The Command bar includes menu names buttons and the Input panel button To create a new item in the current program tap New To see the name of a button tap and hold the stylus on th...

Page 26: ...tab Button icon The table below contains a partial list of the programs and their icons Icon Program Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your Pocket PC and desktop computer Calenda...

Page 27: ...lus and tap the action you want to perform Or tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an action 2 7 Notifications Your Pocket PC reminds you in a variety of ways when you ha...

Page 28: ...on your Pocket PC You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using the soft keyboard Block Recognizer Letter Recognizer or Transcriber In any case the characters appear as typed text on the...

Page 29: ...tton and then tap Block Recognizer 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 Block Recognizer open...

Page 30: ...s To type with Transcriber 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input panel button then tap Transcriber 2 Write anywhere on the screen For specific instructions on using Transcriber open Transcriber and then t...

Page 31: ...Without lifting drag the stylus across the text you want to select You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging the stylus across the screen 2 Tap and hold the...

Page 32: ...you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing 1 Tap and hold the incorrect word tap one word at a time 2 On the pop up menu tap Alternates A menu with a l...

Page 33: ...words foreign words that use special characters such as accents some punctuation cannot be converted If you add writing to a word to change it such as changing a 3 to an 8 after you attempt to recogn...

Page 34: ...hoose a zoom level Editing Your Drawing If you want to edit or format a drawing you must select it first 1 Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears To select multiple...

Page 35: ...l message To create a recording 1 Hold the Pocket PC s microphone near your mouth or other source of sound 2 Press and hold the record button on the side of your Pocket PC If the speaker is not muted...

Page 36: ...choose a recording format that is supported by the software used to play recordings on the other computer The PCM format offers the highest quality recording and is compatible with all Pocket PC model...

Page 37: ...ormat best suits your voice Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area To insert a message tap My Text an...

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Page 39: ...Pocket PC can retain data for 72 hours after its battery runs completely out of power you must constantly charge the battery of your Pocket PC This can prevent data loss or damage to the battery caus...

Page 40: ...lect a mode from the following four options Auto Pocket PC will automatically adjust the CPU speed according to the need of the current operation Low Performance The CPU always runs at a lower speed t...

Page 41: ...t time You can also manually turn off the backlight by pressing and holding the power button Turn off functions not needed or adjust settings Lower the volume Do not enable sounds or light flashing ex...

Page 42: ...he allocation between storage and program memory However in some situations such as when the memory is running out your Pocket PC may not be able to automatically adjust the allocation For information...

Page 43: ...rdware buttons and set the repeat rate of the scroll dial Input To set up items related to Block Recognizer soft keyboard Letter Recognize Transcriber input methods and voice recording format Menus To...

Page 44: ...the time and date and to set alarms Memory To temporarily adjust the allocation between storage and program memory to view the memory on the storage card if installed and to manually stop a program if...

Page 45: ...for password after idling 3 Select the type of password you would like to use You can set a four digit password or a long password containing a combination of at least seven characters digits or punct...

Page 46: ...our Pocket PC select Larger than 64 KB under Type You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your Pocket PC and to organize these files into folders Tap Programs File Explorer icon NOTE You c...

Page 47: ...ove the programs and you will never accidentally lose ROM contents All other programs and data files added to your Pocket PC after factory installations are stored in RAM You can install any program c...

Page 48: ...on use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your Pocket PC For more information on copying files using ActiveSync see ActiveSync Help NOTE You can also use Pocket...

Page 49: ...o the Start Menu folder in the Windows folder The shortcut appears on the Start menu Removing Programs To remove a program from your Pocket PC 1 Tap Settings System tab Remove Programs 2 Select the pr...

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Page 51: ...ox 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 Week M...

Page 52: ...desired information You will need to hide the Input panel to see all available fields 6 You can also do the followings with regard to this appointment Add a note Create an all day event Set a reminde...

Page 53: ...il server Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools Options If you send and receive email messages through ActiveSync select ActiveSync To schedule a meeting 1 Create an appointment...

Page 54: ...mobile devices Tap Contacts or press the Contacts button on your Pocket PC to switch to the program NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list tap Tools Options Creating a Contact 1...

Page 55: ...ngs with regard to this contact Add a note Assign the contact to a category Send an e mail to the contact Synchronize the contact Beam the contact For more information tap Help 4 Tap OK to return to t...

Page 56: ...and select the type of contact that you want displayed To show all contacts again select All Contacts To view a contact not assigned to a category select None To view the names of companies your conta...

Page 57: ...am NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list tap Tools Options Tap to create a new task Select the sort order of the list Indicates high priority Tap to display or edit the task deta...

Page 58: ...wings with regard to this task Add a note Set a reminder Make the task recurring Assign the task to a category Beam the task Synchronize the task For more information tap Help 5 Tap OK to return to th...

Page 59: ...ummary Screen When you tap a task in the task list a summary screen is displayed To change the task tap Edit View task details Tap to show and hide additional summary information View notes Tap to cha...

Page 60: ...rogram Creating a Note 1 In Notes tap New NOTE You can create a note by using a template Tap the folder list labeled All Folders by default and then Template Tap the template you want to use and make...

Page 61: ...te 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 add a recording to the note Tap to write on the screen Tap to show or hide the in...

Page 62: ...During synchronization the following occurs Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on your Pocket PC By default yo...

Page 63: ...downloaded to the Inbox folder on your Pocket PC messages in the Pocket PC Outbox folder are sent messages that have been deleted on the email server are removed from the Inbox folder on your Pocket...

Page 64: ...first in the list When you receive a message tap it to open it Unread messages are displayed in bold Tap to connect and to send and receive e mail Select the sort order for messages Tap to open a mess...

Page 65: ...pop up menu tap Mark for Download The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your...

Page 66: ...eader information In the Account list select ActiveSync or the desired e mail account 4 Enter your message To quickly enter common messages tap My Text and select the desired message 5 To check spelli...

Page 67: ...within each hierarchy The Deleted Items folder contains messages that have been deleted on your Pocket PC The behaviour of the Deleted and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have chosen Fol...

Page 68: ...e IMAP4 the folders you create and the email 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 Pocket...

Page 69: ...ze the information between the two with ActiveSync Synchronization compares the data on the two sides and updates both computers with the most recent information For example you can Keep your Pocket O...

Page 70: ...using a cable IR ports can be found on many notebook computers however on a desktop computer you may need to install and configure an IR port To install the port follow the manufacturer s instruction...

Page 71: ...and using ActiveSync on your desktop computer see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer For information on using ActiveSync on your Pocket PC see ActiveSync Help on the Pocket PC To Synchronize fro...

Page 72: ...need to install and configure Remote Access Services or Dial Up Networking on the desktop computer ActiveSync is configured to allow a network connection For more information see ActiveSync Help on yo...

Page 73: ...a blank document select a template for new documents Tap Tools Options and select the desired template When you tap New the template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided 2 You...

Page 74: ...up menu of actions Tap to return to the document list changes are saved automatically Tap to change formatting options Tap to format text Tap to show or hide the tool bar With Space button selected dr...

Page 75: ...ocument at a time when you open a second document you will be asked to save the first Changing Options of a Document In an open document you can Save a document in a variety of formats including Pocke...

Page 76: ...see Word Help on your Pocket PC 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...

Page 77: ...ooks such as expense reports and mileage logs Tap Programs and tap the Pocket Excel icon to switch to the program Creating a Workbook 1 In Pocket Excel tap New NOTE To open a template rather than a bl...

Page 78: ...xcel Template pxt Excel 97 2000 Workbook xls and Excel 97 2000 Template xlt Rename the workbook Move the workbook to a storage card or folder For more information see Excel Help on your Pocket PC Tips...

Page 79: ...sage conversation with a group of contacts Tell contacts that you are unavailable Block contacts from seeing your status or sending you messages To use MSN Messenger you must have an Internet connecti...

Page 80: ...ess and password NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop computer your contacts show up on your Pocket PC without being added again Working with Contacts The MSN Messenger window shows a...

Page 81: ...ge in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen or tap My Text to enter a preset message and tap Send To invite another contact to a multi user chat in the Tools menu tap Invite and tap the cont...

Page 82: ...3 format this include files with the extension asf wma wmv and mp3 To find content in Windows Media Format see the WindowsMedia com Web site http www windowsmedia com Use Microsoft Windows Media Playe...

Page 83: ...s and drawings Search for text and look up definitions for words The Guidebook contains all the information you need to use the software To open the Guidebook tap Help on the Reader command bar Or on...

Page 84: ...ttom portion of the cover page The first time you open a book you will probably want to go to the first page or to the table of contents if there is one Subsequently whenever you open the book you aut...

Page 85: ...lose Find tap outside the box To return to your original page tap the title and then tap Return on the pop up menu Copy Text You can copy text from books that support this feature into any program tha...

Page 86: ...r across the bottom of the page Draw by dragging your stylus To see a list of a book s annotations including bookmarks highlights text notes and drawings tap Annotations Index on the book s cover page...

Page 87: ...t PC see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer 1 To view pictures in a SD MMC card insert the card 2 Tap Programs and tap the Pictures icon to switch to the program 3 By default the program display...

Page 88: ...Pocket PC from your desktop computer if connected 2 Close all running programs by tapping Settings System tab Memory icon Running Programs tab Stop All 3 Insert a storage card if you are using the me...

Page 89: ...age card if your data were backed up in the card 4 Tap Programs eBackup icon to switch to the program 5 Tap Restore and then Next 6 Select the storage media containing your backup data and tap Next 7...

Page 90: ...80 Edit an image file You can crop an image add text write directly on the image and add a frame Capture the screen Create a slide show Rotate an image Add notes and audio to an image...

Page 91: ...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 in...

Page 92: ...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 connection Before c...

Page 93: ...to connect to a wireless network without physical cables Before creating the connection you need to Have a wireless network card SD IO For installation information see the documentation supplied with...

Page 94: ...Authentication Settings To determine if authentication information is needed see your network administrator 1 To manually enter the information select a network as described earlier and tap Authentic...

Page 95: ...list 2 Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range CAUTION If the devices are too far apart or if something blocks the path between the two ports data might not be sent...

Page 96: ...ars Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels 1 In Internet Explorer tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites 2 In the list tap the page you want to view Favorites button Home button Ref...

Page 97: ...ed in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites folder in Internet Explorer on your desktop computer will be synchronized with your Pocket PC This folder is created automatically when you instal...

Page 98: ...ket PC download only one level of links 4 Synchronize your Pocket PC and desktop computer Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your Po...

Page 99: ...your desktop computer or connect to the Internet to download the content For more information visit the AvantGo Web site To sign up for AvantGo 1 In ActiveSync options on the desktop computer turn on...

Page 100: ...send the information to you 3 By default your Pocket PC monitors all incoming beams A message will pop up on the screen asking if you want to receive Tap Yes NOTE You can disable the automatic monitor...

Page 101: ...etting your 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 y...

Page 102: ...essary to clear the memory you re advised to regularly back up your data For more information on backing up data see section 3 5 Do not slide the battery switch unless it is necessary Follow this proc...

Page 103: ...for more information 7 4 Memory Problems If a warning message of not enough memory appears due to the memory allocation problem try the following to free memory on your Pocket PC CAUTION Be discreet w...

Page 104: ...ually 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 Pock...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...e Connection Settings window and then reopen and re enable the USB connection Reset your Pocket PC before connecting the cable See section 7 1 Always disconnect your Pocket PC before you restart your...

Page 107: ...le to make a proper connection Make sure that the network you are trying to connect supports the Point to Point Protocol PPP Your ISP or network administrator can verify this Make sure that your diali...

Page 108: ...ot have to change or enter any IP address settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so If Network Connection is not listed as a connection method in the ActiveSync dialog box when...

Page 109: ...de the unit that could damage your Pocket PC In the event of moisture condensation allow you Pocket PC to dry out completely Take care not to sit on your Pocket PC when it is located in the back pocke...

Page 110: ...Make sure that the battery is fully charged Take the AC adapter with you Use the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery recharger Keep your Pocket PC inside its protective cover when you are...

Page 111: ...ules These limits 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 n...

Page 112: ...y with Radio Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive R TTE 1995 5 EEC the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by Directive 93 6...

Page 113: ...imited Power Source and output rated 5 V dc 1 0 A Use a specified USB cradle approved by the manufacturer Use a specified battery in the equipment About the AC Adapter Do not use the adapter in a high...

Page 114: ...perly Use the battery only in the specified equipment About the Infrared LED The IR port located on the Pocket PC is evaluated as a Class 1 LED Light Emitting Diode device according to International S...

Page 115: ...89 B Backing up 37 Backing up data Using ActiveSync 37 Using eBackup 78 Backlight setting 34 Backup battery switch 6 92 Battery Cautions 104 Charging 7 Checking remaining battery power 29 Power low 29...

Page 116: ...ng information 18 Ethernet 82 eViewer 79 Excel See Pocket Excel F Features 1 File Explorer 36 Find feature 36 G GPS Car antenna 3 Receiver 3 GSM file format 26 H Hardware information 34 Headphone conn...

Page 117: ...11 MMC slot 4 Mobile favorites Creating 88 Reducing storage memory for 88 Specifying level of links 88 Synchronizing 87 Updating schedule 88 Viewing 86 Modem connection 81 MP3 72 MSN Messenger 69 Mul...

Page 118: ...n 3 Using 25 Recording 25 File formats 26 Playing back 25 Recording toolbar 25 Regional settings 34 Regulatory information 101 Removing programs 34 Reset button 3 91 Resetting 91 Restarting 91 Restori...

Page 119: ...h screen See Screen Transcriber 20 Traveling 100 Troubleshooting 91 Cable connection 96 Cradle connection 96 Infrared connection 96 Memory 93 Modem connection 97 98 Network connection 98 Power 93 Scre...