Chapter 6 Pocket Internet Explorer ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 6-2 ♦ Using Pocket Internet Explorer ........................... 6-2 Changing View settings ...................................................... 6-3 Browsing the Internet ......................................................... 6-3 ♦ AvantGo Channels................................................ 6-4 ♦ Mobile Favorites folder ........................................ 6-5 Favorite links ..
Introduction Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages in any of these ways. • During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Internet Explorer on the desktop computer. • Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web. To do this, you need to create the connection first. See Chapter 7 for information on creating a connection.
2. Tap the Home button to display the Pocket Internet Explorer welcome screen with links to some useful Web sites. 3. Tap any of the Web site buttons to go to a specific site. Changing View settings To change View settings: 1. Tap View to display a pop-up menu. 2. Tap Fit to Screen to see all the screen items at the same time. 3. Tap Address Bar to display the Web site address bar. 4. Tap and hold Text Size to display another pop-up menu with a text size selection.
AvantGo Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular Web sites. You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your device. Then, synchronize your device and desktop computer, or connect to the Internet to download the content. For more information, visit the AvantGo web site at http://avantgo.com/ To activate AvantGo: 1. In the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer, click Options. 2.
Mobile Favorites folder Only items items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Favorites folder in the Internet Explorer on your desktop computer will be synchronized with your device. This folder was created automatically when you installed ActiveSync. Favorite links During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your device.
To create a mobile favorite: 1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools then Create Mobile Favorite. 2. To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box. 3. Select your desired update schedule in Update. This is optional. 4. Click OK. Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your desktop computer. 5.
Saving device memory Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimize the amount of memory used: • • In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options, turn off pictures and sounds, or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Interner Explorer on your desktop computer, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change, then click Properties.
Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. Tap to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen. 4. Type a name for the favorite that you wish to add in the Name field. 5. Type in the URL address in the Address (URL) field. 6. Select a folder to place the favorite from the Create in: box. 7. Tap Add to return to the Favorites screen, which now shows the favorite that you added.
To add a folder: 1. Tap to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. Tap the New Folder button. 4. Type a name for the folder that you wish to create. 5. Tap Add to return to the Favorites screen, which now shows the folder that you added. To delete a folder: 1. Tap to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. Select the folder that you wish to delete, then tap Delete. 4.
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Chapter 7 Get connected ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 7-2 ♦ Connect to the Internet ........................................ 7-2 ♦ Connect to Work ................................................... 7-3 ♦ Set up connections .............................................. 7-3 Modem connections ................................................................. 7-3 VPN server connections ..........................................................
Introduction You can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at work in order to do such activities as browse the Internet or intranet, send and receive e-mail and instant messages, and synchronize information using ActiveSync. Connections can be made using a modem, wireless network, or network (Ethernet) card. A modem connection can be used to set up connections with an external modem, or through your mobile phone network using a cellular line.
Connect to Work 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number, user name, and password. > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. Tap 3. In My Work Network, set up either a modem, network card, wireless network, or VPN server connection. Refer to the section “Set up connections” for the procedure. 4. To start the connection, start using a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page.
VPN server connections A VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your network administrator for your user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name or IP address of the VPN server. To set up a VPN server connection: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. To create a new VPN server connection, in My Work Network, tap Add a new VPN server connection, then follow the screen instructions. 3.
Network card connections Use a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Once connected, you can view the Internet or intranet, or download e-mail. You do not need to create a new connection on your device. For more information, see your network administrator. Make sure to purchase and configure a network card that is compatible with your device. To set up a network card: 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: user name, password, and domain name. 2.
Wireless network connections Networks that you have already configured are preferred networks and are listed in Wireless networks. You can select to connect to only preferred networks or have your device search for and connect to any available network whether it is preferred or not. To set up a wireless network: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Network Card > Wireless tab. 2. To change network settings, in Wireless networks, tap a network.
Configure authentication settings A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected, or manually by entering settings information. To determine if authentication information is needed, see your network administrator. To configure authentication settings: 1. To manually enter information, tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Network Card > Wireless tab. 2. Tap Add new. If the network was detected, step one and two are not necessary. 3.
End a connection • • • • • When connected via modem or VPN, tap on the navigation bar, then tap Disconnect. When connected via cable or cradle, detach your device from the cable or cradle. When connected via Infrared, move the device away from the other computer or device. When connected via a network (Ethernet) card, remove the card from your device. When connected via a wireless network, switch off the connection.
9. Create a modem connection. See section “Set up connections.” If necessary, set dialing rules. See section “Use dialing rules.” 10. If your device does not have a connection to a mobile phone network, insert a modem card. Use dialing rules Additional numbers may need to be dialed depending on your given location when connecting. For example, if you want to dial from work, a 9 prefix must often be dialed, or an area code is needed.
Infrared (IR) connection By default, your device detects incoming infrared (IR) beams and prompts you to accept them. If you do not want your device to detect or receive beans, clear the Receive all incoming beams check box. To set the Beam options: 1. Tap , then Settings. 2. Tap the Connections tab. 3. Tap the Beam icon to display the Settings screen. 4. Make your desired change and tap OK. 5. To receive an infrared beam from this screen, tap the link at the bottom.
Sending information To send information: 1. Switch to the program where you created the item that you want to send, and locate that item in the list. 2. Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. 3. Tap and hold the item, then tap Beam File... on the pop-up menu. NOTE You can also send items, but not folders, from File Explorer. Tap and hold the item that you want to send, then tap Beam File on the pop-up menu. Receiving information To receive information: 1.
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Chapter 8 Bluetooth™ ♦ Introducing Bluetooth .......................................... 8-2 Bluetooth for Windows CE (BTW-CE) ..................................... 8-2 Bluetooth icon .......................................................................... 8-2 ♦ Bluetooth settings ................................................ 8-3 General .................................................................................... 8-3 Accessibility .............................................................
Introducing Bluetooth™ Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don’t need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. The devices only need to be within a range of about 10 meters. You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long as it is within the specififed range.
Bluetooth settings To configure the Bluetooth settings: 1. Tap from the lower right corner of the Today screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings. 3. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings screen to make your desired changes.
File Transfer Allows you to customize the settings for file transfers, and set the highest level directory on your device that remote devices can access. Refer to section “Remote device services” for more information. Information Exchange Allows you to customize the service settings, and set the default business card. Serial Port Allows you to customize the service settings, and display the serial port addresses. The port address assignments cannot be changed.
Personal Network Server Allows you to customize the service settings for your personal network server. Refer to section “Remote device services” for more information. Audio Gateway Allows you to customize the service settings for the Audio Gateway. About Displays the Bluetooth™ for Windows® CE (BTW-CE) information including the release version, copyright notice, website address, technical support email, and the Advanced button.
Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager allows you to create, manage, and use Bluetooth to connect to remote devices. To launch the Bluetooth Manager: Tap , then tap the Bluetooth Manager from the Start menu. The My Shortcuts screen displays a list of pre-configured connections, if any. Tap New > Connect to connect to other devices via Bluetooth. The Active Connections screen displays the active incoming and outgoing connections.
Bluetooth connection wizard The Bluetooth connection wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices. To launch the Bluetooth connection wizard: 1. Tap from the Bluetooth Manager command bar. The Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen appears. 2. Select a type of connection that you wish set up. Tap Next. Tap Cancel if you do not wish to continue the connection process. NOTE Bluetooth™ Refer to the device online help for other information on Bluetooth.
Business Card Exchange The Business Card Exchange function allows you to: • • • send your business card to a remote device receive a business card from a remote device exchange business cards with one or more remote devices To launch the Business Card Exchange screen: 1. Tap from the Bluetooth Manager command bar. 2. Select the action that you wish to make. NOTE 8-8 From this screen, tap the link Select the business card to go to the Information Exchange settings.
Remote device services Wireless serial port Using a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical cable serial port connection between two devices. As with a physical connection, you have to configure the application that will use the serial port. To configure the Bluetooth Serial Port: 1. Tap from the lower right corner of the Today screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings, then the Serial Port tab. 3.
Dial-up networking The Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect to a rmeote computer through a phone line. Once connected, you can browse the Internet, check/read emails, etc. NOTE The remote Bluetooth device that will provide the Dial-up Networking service should have access to a telephone system, either a hard-wired or a cellular connection, and capable of answering a call.
Bluetooth file explorer The Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file transfer connection is established.
To create a folder on the remote device: 1. Select the folder in which you wish to place the new folder. 2. From the File menu, tap Create a Folder. 3. Enter a name for the new folder while the default name New Folder is highlighted. To send a file to the remote device: 1. From the File menu, tap Send a File... to display the Open screen.
To set a local folder for incoming files: 1. From the Tools menu, tap Set Local Folder. 2. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to go to your desired folder. 3. Tap OK to return to the main screen of Bluetooth File Explorer. You will see the Local Folder field is updated to reflect the new folder selection. NOTE The Local Folder information is associated with the currently open shortcut and is saved with the active profile.
Send via Bluetooth You can conveniently send your Pocket Outlook contacts, calendar items, and tasks individually or collectively to the remote device via Bluetooth. To send data via Bluetooth: 1. Tap , then either Contacts, Calendar, or Tasks. 2. Highlight an item that you wish to send to the remote device. 3. Tap and hold the item, then tap Send via Bluetooth from the pop-up menu. OR Tap Tools from the command bar, then select Send via Bluetooth. 4.
Dial via Bluetooth The Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from the Pocket Outlook contacts list, and have your paired cell phone dial the contact’s phone number. If a contact has more than one phone number, select the number that you wish to dial. You may also modify a phone number before you dial. To dial via Bluetooth: 1. From the Pocket Outlook Contacts screen, tap and hold a contact and select Dial via Bluetooth. 2.
Bluetooth Personal Area Network A Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight (8) devices. A Bluetooth personal area network allows you to easily exchange information that normally requires a TCP/IP network. Most chat utilities, multi-player games, etc. are fully functional in a Bluetooth personal area network environment.
To join a personal network: 1. From the Bluetooth Manager, select New>Connect>Join a personal network. Tap Next. 2. On the wizard screen, select Join a personal network, then tap Next. The Bluetooth browser appears. 3. Select the host of the personal network, then tap Next to establish a connection to the personal area network. If you are asked to enter IP network settings, select Use serverassigned IP address, then tap OK.
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Appendix Notices Notices A-1
Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
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