Mobile Crossing WayPoint, Reference Manual

Page 1: ...MobileCrossing WayPoint Pocket PC Reference Guide...

Page 2: ...on May 2004 TRADEMARKS Pocket PC Outlook ActiveSync Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation XScale is a trademark of Intel Corporation MediaQ is a trademark of Nvidi...

Page 3: ...sure that you can use the product safely and correctly please read this manual carefully before you start using your WayPoint PDA For future reference keep this User s Guide handy at all times WHERE T...

Page 4: ...ENTERING DATA 11 2 4 FINDING AND ORGANIZING INFORMATION 15 3 THE PDA APPLICATIONS 18 3 1 ORGANIZING YOUR SCHEDULE 3 2 MAINTAINING YOUR CONTACTS LIST 3 3 TASK LIST 3 4 TAKING NOTES 3 5 PLAYING AUDIO AN...

Page 5: ...5 1 MANAGING POWER 50 5 2 MANAGING MEMORY 52 5 3 REMOVING PROGRAMS 53 5 4 CONFIGURING THE MENUS 54 5 5 CONFIGURING THE BUTTONS 55 5 6 ADJUSTING SETTINGS 56 4...

Page 6: ...are features and specific navigation features of you WayPoint PDA please consult the WayPoint Users Guide 1 2 FEATURE LIST The Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition includes several applications be...

Page 7: ...are discussed in this reference manual 1 3 QUICK START GUIDE When you turn on your WayPoint PDA for the first time each day or after 4 hours of inactivity you will see the Today screen Tap to switch...

Page 8: ...start button to change the device settings and launch any of the applications stored on your WayPoint PDA You can also view any notification messages or change the speaker volume In the command bar at...

Page 9: ...ware is covered in the WayPoint Users Guide The term navigation as used here is maintained in this manual to provide compatibility with external documentation that the user may encounter The navigatio...

Page 10: ...lays menu names and available buttons as well as the input panel button These controls allow you to perform tasks in programs Tap a menu name to see its pop up list and then select an action on the li...

Page 11: ...tiple items Tap and hold an item to display a pop up menu listing available actions Tap your selection to perform the action 2 2 2 Using the Cursor Button Use the four way Cursor Button to move up and...

Page 12: ...Connect to a PC using a cable the USB cradle link or infrared see 4 1 Connecting to a PC Connect to a network or the Internet using a Compact Flash card see 4 3 Connecting to the Internet or Your Netw...

Page 13: ...stylus However this method allows you to write blocks of information before pausing for the characters to be recognized Tap the input panel arrow and select Transcriber For help with using Transcriber...

Page 14: ...Text To convert handwriting to text you can make a selection by dragging the stylus Unselected words will be left as handwriting after you convert the selected words However if you chose not to select...

Page 15: ...first stroke and a drawing box appears If you fail to open a drawing box in this way your input will be treated as writing Once the drawing box is open anything you draw or write in the box will be t...

Page 16: ...ms you that the device is recording Speak into the microphone When the message is complete release the voice recorder button to stop recording Two beeps indicate that recording has stopped and the mes...

Page 17: ...The Find screen 2 4 2 Using File Explorer Tap Programs on the start menu and then tap File Explorer to display the folders and files stored on your WayPoint PDA The File Explorer screen 16...

Page 18: ...e A menu will appear letting you decide to copy the file itself or make a shortcut for the file The icons on the menu at the bottom indicate whether you are look at main memory or a storage card The t...

Page 19: ...utlook 2000 2002 or Microsoft Exchange on your PC A copy of Microsoft Outlook 2002 is included on the installation cdrom 3 1 1 Today Screen The Today screen is displayed when you turn on your WayPoint...

Page 20: ...s Agenda Day Week Month Year is available by tapping the view icons on the command bar Tap the arrows at the top of the screen to select the day The Calendar screen Tap Tools Options on the command ba...

Page 21: ...nt PDA to connect to your mail server or via your PC using ActiveSync see Chapter 4 Connecting Select how you want to send your meeting requests by tapping Tools Options To set up a meeting do the fol...

Page 22: ...avigation program as the target for either a starting point or a destination See the WayPoint user guide for more details The Contacts screen Open Contacts and tap Tools Options in the command bar to...

Page 23: ...your jobs Open Tasks and tap Tools Options in the command bar to change the way information is displayed Select the category of tasks you want to display by tapping on the left side of the navigation...

Page 24: ...recording Open the Notes program to display a list of notes Select the folder containing the notes you want to display by tapping on the left side of the navigation bar Select the sort order for the n...

Page 25: ...ecording will be made and listed along with the other notes Tap the recording in the note list to play it 3 5 PLAYING AUDIO AND VIDEO Your WayPoint PDA features Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pock...

Page 26: ...screen buttons to control the playing of the file Tap on the progress slider control to jump to a different section of the file you are playing Tap on the volume control slider to adjust the volume le...

Page 27: ...ternet or Your Network for information on how to do this Alternatively you can access the Internet via your PC s Internet connection if you connect to your PC and run ActiveSync See 4 1 Connecting to...

Page 28: ...computer and then transferred to your WayPoint PDA using ActiveSync You can also send and receive messages directly via a phone or network connection to a mail server or via your PC s connection to a...

Page 29: ...Inbox screen You can use Inbox to work online or offline When working online messages are sent as soon as you tap Send When you delete or move messages on your WayPoint PDA the messages will be remove...

Page 30: ...p 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 synch...

Page 31: ...and have instant message conversations with groups of contacts You must connect to the Internet before you can use these functions To use MSN Messenger you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a...

Page 32: ...menu Tap a contact to start a chat Tap and hold to display a pop up menu of actions The MSN Messenger Contacts Screen If you block a contact you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked con...

Page 33: ...acts button on the command bar To revert back to your chat window tap Chats on the command bar and then select the person whom you were chatting with To know if the contact you are chatting with is re...

Page 34: ...he Tools Options dialog box to open a template with appropriate text and formatting already provided You can open only one document at a time when you open a second document you will be asked to save...

Page 35: ...top computer select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document 3 7 1 1 Typing Mode Using the input panel enter typed text into the document See 2 1 3 1 Using the Input Pan...

Page 36: ...Mode to Enter Text in a Word Document If you cross three ruled lines in a single stylus stroke the writing becomes a drawing and can be edited and manipulated as described in the following section Wr...

Page 37: ...a new file tap Programs on the start menu and then tap the Pocket Excel icon Tap New on the command bar You can also select a template for new workbooks in the Tools Options dialog box to open a templ...

Page 38: ...ant to freeze the top and leftmost panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet Tap View and then S...

Page 39: ...slideshow icon to start a slideshow More settings can be found in Options under the Tools menu Tap any picture in the browsing screen and you can edit zoom in or rotate the picture While viewing a pic...

Page 40: ...le tasks and appointments Synchronize your favorite website links Synchronize your mailboxes so that you have an accurate record of all your incoming and outgoing messages Use your PC to send email co...

Page 41: ...ng the USB Cradle to a PC The USB cradle includes a cable for connecting to a USB port on a PC By keeping the cradle connected to your PC you can back up your data at any time without having to deal w...

Page 42: ...USB cable or USB cradle Infrared ports are included on many mobile PCs although they are less common on desktop systems To transfer files or PIM data via infrared port 1 Ensure that the IR Port on you...

Page 43: ...created in which the files stored on WayPoint PDA and host PC are compared The oldest versions are then replaced with the newest versions A guest partnership can also be created which will allow the u...

Page 44: ...are via your PC using ActiveSync To install new software first download the files to your PC or insert the installation CD in your PC s CD drive Next connect your WayPoint PDA to your PC See 4 1 Conne...

Page 45: ...lot in this device supports only memory cards Expansion card peripherals such as modems or network cards are supported only in CompactFlash card format To load a CompactFlash card in your WayPoint PDA...

Page 46: ...Tap Add a new modem connection to begin configuration of the new card Follow the instructions in the New Connection wizard and refer to the documentation provided with your new card to complete the in...

Page 47: ...iveSync If you computer is current hook to the Internet and you have an active sync connection between the WayPoint PDA and the compute you can have access to the Internet by using the computer as a h...

Page 48: ...wizard to install the necessary drivers Follow the on screen instructions and refer to the documentation provided with your new card to complete the installation When choosing a network card make sure...

Page 49: ...Navigator s Handbook 4 3 5 Synchronizing Information with Your Server Microsoft ActiveSync 3 7 allows you to share information between your WayPoint PDA and your exchange server Tap ActiveSync on the...

Page 50: ...ization the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your WayPoint PDA Both your computer and your WayPoint PDA a...

Page 51: ...rather than in RAM The card contents will not be lost if your battery is exhausted Some functions such as playing music and using CompactFlash or SecureDigital cards are power intensive Avoid using th...

Page 52: ...used effectively to extend battery life It can be reached from the settings screen For vehicle use while navigating using the WayPoint navigation software and external power you are likely to want ma...

Page 53: ...storage space is available in the Flash Disk More storage space can be added by inserting an optional CompactFlash card or SecureDigital card in one of the expansion slots If you receive a low memory...

Page 54: ...cations do not use valuable RAM storage space To remove a program first tap Settings on the start menu Tap the System tab Tap Remove Programs Find the program you want to remove in the list of install...

Page 55: ...l tab on the start menu and then selecting or deselecting programs on the list Only programs stored in the Start Menu folder are displayed in the list If a program you want to add is not on the list f...

Page 56: ...abling you to open your favorite applications quickly and easily Tap Settings Buttons on the start menu to change the applications assigned to the buttons The Buttons Screen Button 5 should always be...

Page 57: ...DJUSTING SETTINGS The Personal Settings Screen The System Settings Screen Tap Settings on the start menu to adjust your WayPoint PDA s settings The settings you are able to change include the followin...

Page 58: ...ollow the on screen instructions The Screen Settings Screen 5 6 2 Sounds Select the Personal tab and then tap on the Sounds Notifications icon Use the slider to adjust the system volume and then selec...

Page 59: ...hange the setting you want to use There is more information on the Clock application in the Waypoint 100 200 Navigator s handbook Topics include using the built in alarms The Clock Screen 5 6 4 Owner...

Page 60: ...rity if the WayPoint PDA is ever stolen since its location can be determined Please report and thefts or transfers of ownership of your registered product Also report a change of email address to Mobi...

Page 61: ...ay icon Select a theme from the list and check the Use this picture as background box if required Tap the Items tab to select or deselect items you want to appear on the Today screen Change the order...

Page 62: ...he options for using the backlight You can also use this facility to adjust the brightness The backlight greatly improves the readability of the display especially in low light conditions However it a...

Page 63: ...The Key Lock Screen 62...