TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 User's Manual
Introduction Introduction Thank you very much for your purchase of this Toshiba Pocket PC e400. Please be sure to read this user’s guide before using the Toshiba Pocket PC e400, and ensure that you are aware of correct the handling procedures. ■ Please be sure to read the “Safety precautions” section in this document to learn about important safety issues. ■ After reading this document, keep it in a convenient place for future reference. Copyright Information © 2003 by Toshiba Corporation.
Introduction Safety precautions ■ Please carefully read “Safety precautions” before using the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 and ensure that you are aware of correct handling procedures. ■ The precautions provide essential information for the protection of the user and others from possible injury and property damage. They also provide information on the safe handling of this product.
Introduction WARNING Always request and obtain prior consent and approval of an authorized airline representative before using your Pocket PC aboard an aircraft. Always follow the instructions of the airline representative whenever using your Pocket PC aboard an aircraft, to prevent any possible interference with airborne electronic equipment. Your Pocket PC produces low levels of RF energy due to the generation of digital timing pulses by its clock oscillator circuits.
Introduction WARNING Never use or store your Pocket PC in the following locations: Anywhere it may be exposed to water, such as a bathroom or sauna; In conditions of high humidity, such as in the rain or fog; Where your Pocket PC will be exposed to high temperatures, such as near a fire or equipment that emits high temperatures; In direct sunlight; or In a sealed automobile left in the sun and subject to high temperatures. Never drop your Pocket PC or subject it to severe shock.
Introduction WARNING Always use the AC Adaptor that has been provided with your Pocket PC. Bodily injury or property damage could occur as a result of the use of an unauthorized and incompatible AC Adaptor in violation of this Warning. Never connect or disconnect the AC Adaptor with wet hands. Connecting or disconnecting the AC Adaptor to a power source with wet hands could cause electric shock. WARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect the power plug with damp or wet hands.
Introduction When travelling abroad, never plug the AC Adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the rating plate of the unit, as equipment damage will result. CAUTION Never bend or twist a Power Supply Cable, and never pull on a Power Supply Cable in an attempt to remove a plug from an outlet. Always grasp the plug directly when unplugging a Power Supply Cable to avoid causing any damage to the cord.
Introduction Do not subject your Pocket PC to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could result in moisture condensation in the Pocket PC that could cause damage to your Pocket PC, computer function loss, and/or the loss of data. In the event of moisture condensation, allow your Pocket PC to dry out completely. It is normal for the AC Adaptor to become warm when charging. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when not in use.
Introduction Información complementaria: “El Producto cumple los requistos de baja tensión de la Directiva 73/23/CEE y la Directiva EMC 89/336/CEE.” Ulteriori informazioni: “Il prodotto é conforme ai requisiti della direttiva sulla bassa tensione 73/23/EG e la direttiva EMC 89/336/EG.” Ytterligare information: “Produkten uppfyller kraven enligt lågspänningsdirektiver 73/23/EEC och EMC-direktiv 89/336/EEC.
Introduction CE compliance This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However, Toshiba cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected/implemented those options/cables have to make sure that the system (PC plus options/ cables) still fulfils the required standards.
Introduction Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Introduction FCC Class B Digital Devices & Peripheral Devices (Declaration of Conformity or Certification Authorization) Declaration of Conformity Label & Marking Requirements ■ User Manual must provide user information in accordance with ±15.19(a)(3), 15.21, 15.27 and 15.105(b): Instruction Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Chapter 2 Basic Skills Parts Names and Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Battery Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Battery Alarm LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Entering Text Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Writing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Drawing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Recording a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Using My Text . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapter 5 Companion Programs Pocket Word. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Typing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Writing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Drawing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Carrying Out the Restore Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Deleting a Backup File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Making an Auto Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 TOSHIBA Voice Recorder (TVR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Using Text to Speech .
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Chapter 1 Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your Toshiba Pocket PC e400. Due to the size and capabilities of this device, you can keep your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft® ActiveSync® increases the power of your device by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or laptop computer with your device.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Chapter 2 Basic Skills Your Toshiba Pocket PC e400 is easy to learn how to use. This chapter describes the use and customization of your Toshiba Pocket PC e400.
Basic Skills Initial Setting of User Programmable Button Program button 1 = Calendar Program button 2 = Tasks Program button 3 = Home Program button 4 = Contacts Program button 5 = Voice Recorder Cradle (Optional) Main unit (back view) Stylus holder Stylus Stereo Headphone Jack Power Button/ Screen Light Recording Button (Program Buttons) Reset Button TOSHIBA Scroller SD card slot Hold Switch Cradle (optional) DC-IN socket User’s Manual 2-2
Basic Skills Power Button The power button turns the unit and the screen light on and off. Power button When the power is off When the power is on Press and hold. The power turns on. The screen light alternately turns on/off. Press it quickly. The power turns on. The power turns off. Battery Switch The battery switch supplies/cuts off the battery power to the Toshiba Pocket PC e400. Supply Stop Battery Switch Supply Stop Switch cover The setting of this switch at shipment is “stop”.
Basic Skills How to Use the Stylus The stylus is used for menu selection or data input on the touch-screen of the Toshiba Pocket PC e400. ■ Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. ■ Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag it across to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items. ■ Tap and hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Basic Skills Hold Switch When the Hold switch is on, Program Buttons 1 through 5, Cursor Button, and Scroller will be disabled. The Hold switch icon will be displayed o the navigation bar. On the contrary, when the Hold switch is off, these buttons will be enabled again. Hold Switch On Off Flash ROM Disk (NAND Flash Memory) The Flash ROM Disk (NAND Flash Memory) contains the built-in storage for the Pocket PC.
Basic Skills Data stored on the Flash ROM Disk are not backed up. See “Using DataBackup” on page 10. for information on how to make a backup of data on the Flash ROM Disk. Periodic backups of data stored on the Flash ROM Disk is recommended. Battery Charging A built-in battery is installed in the Toshiba Pocket PC e400. When using the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 for the first time, set the battery switch to the supply side, and then charge the built-in battery with the supplied AC adapter.
Basic Skills Method 1: Connect the supplied AC adapter and the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 as shown in the figure below. Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Method 2: Connect the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 directly to your computer using the supplied USB Client Cable.
Basic Skills For charging the battery, maintain an ambient temperature from approx. 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C). When the lamp glows orange or green, you can use the Toshiba Pocket PC e400. When the battery is completely charged, the Battery/Alarm LED color will change to green. How to Prolong Battery Life ■ Use the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 with the AC adapter.
Basic Skills Battery Charge Level and Stored Data Protection If the battery charge level becomes extremely low, or is completely discharged, the memory data stored in the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 could be lost. When the low battery status icon or the alarm message appears, immediately connect the AC adapter to the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 and charge the battery. The built-in battery gradually discharges even if the device is not being used.
Basic Skills Initial Setup When using the Toshiba Pocket PC e400 for the first time, follow the initial setup procedures below after the battery has been charged. 1. Move the battery switch to the “supply” position. The Toshiba Pocket PC e400 powers on automatically and the Welcome screen appears. Tap the screen to start the following setup. 2. Execute touch screen correction. When the align screen appears, tap the center of the cross target with the stylus.
Basic Skills Using a SD Card To insert a card: 1. Turn off the power 2. Remove the dummy card. 3. Insert the card with its contact surface (metal contact surface) facing the back of the Toshiba Pocket PC e400. 4. Press down until a clicking sound is heard. To remove a card: 1. Turn off the power 2. Lightly press down the card until a clicking sound is heard. The card will pop out slightly from the slot. 3. Pull the card straight up to remove.
Basic Skills Connecting to a Computer Before connecting your Toshiba Pocket PC e400 to a computer, check the following. ■ ActiveSync has been installed on your computer (see “Microsoft ActiveSync” on page 1) ■ Make sure that the Pocket PC and your computer are both turned off. ■ The position of connecting port on the computer may differ according to the computer type.
Basic Skills To Connect Using the Optional Cradle: 1. Connect the optional cradle to your computer as shown in the illustration below. 2. Insert the Pocket PC into the optional cradle.
Basic Skills Today Screen When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you'll 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. Following are some of the status icons you may see. connection port program. Tap to view network status and options. Tap to change the volume level or to turn the volume on/off. Tap and hold to change time format.
Basic Skills Status Icon Meaning Connection is active Connection is inactive Synchronization is occurring Notification that one or more email messages were received If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them, the Notification icon, , will display. Tap the icon to view all notification icons. Programs You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the menu. (You can customize which programs you see on this menu.
Basic Skills The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your device. Look on the Toshiba Pocket PC Companion CD for additional programs that you can install onto your device. Icon User’s Manual Program Meaning ActiveSync Synchronize information between your Pocket PC and computer. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Inbox Send and receive email messages.
Basic Skills Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch to programs and close screens. Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform 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 the button.
Basic Skills Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an email message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item name that you want to perform the action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform.
Basic Skills Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC You have several options for entering new information: ■ Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method ■ Write directly on the screen ■ Draw pictures on the screen ■ Speak into your device microphone to record a message ■ Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from your computer to your device. For more information on ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.
Basic Skills To use Letter Recognizer: With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper. 1. Tap the arrow and then Letter 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 Letter Recognizer, with Letter Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
Basic Skills Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you've written and convert the information to text at a later time. To write on the screen: ■ Tap Pen to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write. Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen.
Basic Skills Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. To create a drawing ■ Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing.
Basic Skills Recording a Message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a standalone recording or add a recording to an existing note. If you want to add a recording in a note, open the note first. In the Inbox program, you can add a recording to an email message.
Basic Skills 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 and tap a message. You can add text after inserting a My Text message before sending it. To edit a My Text message, tap Tools and then Edit My Text Messages.Select the message you wish to edit and make desired changes. Tap to select a prewritten message.
Basic Skills 3. To change folders, tap My Device, point to your folder, and then tap to open. Tapping Name allows you to sort the folders by ascending or descending order. 4. To create a new folder, tap and hold on the screen, and then select New Folder from the pop-up window. You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding the item you want to move, and then tapping Cut or Copy and Paste on the pop-up menu.
Basic Skills To add programs using ActiveSync You'll need to install the appropriate software for your device on your computer before installing it on your device. 1. Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install. Tap and then Settings. On the System tab, tap About. In the Version tab, make a note of the information in Processor. 2. Download the program to your computer (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into your computer).
Basic Skills To add a program to the Start menu Tap , Settings, Menus, the Start Menu tab, and then the check box for the program. If you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program to the Start Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on the computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.
Basic Skills To Set Screen light You can set the screen brightness for better sight according to a place of use. You can also set the time that elapses until the screen light turns off automatically after the last operation. 1. Tap and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Screen light. 2. Set the Screen light on battery power. Check to activate power save mode. It will make the screen light turn off automatically when the Pocket PC has not been used for a user-set amount of time.
Basic Skills -or set the screen light on External power 3. Set the Brightness level 4. When finished, tap OK to return to the System tab screen.
Basic Skills Setting Power You can set to confirm the battery remaining power and the time that elapses until the power turns off after the last operation. and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Power. 1. Tap 2. Set the Power. Options are 1, 2,3,4, and 5 minutes until device will turn off in battery-powered mode if not used. Check box to left to engage this feature. Options are 1, 2, 5,10, 15 and 30 minutes until device will turn off in external-powered mode if not used.
Basic Skills Setting Memory You can adjust the data storing memory and the program running memory. You can also confirm the free space of a storage card and so on. Memory for the Pocket PC is managed automatically. To change Memory allocation: and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Memory to display 1. Tap the Memory setting screen. 2. Drag the knob right or left to adjust the memory allocation between Storage and Program. 3. When finished, tap OK to return to the System tab screen.
Basic Skills Setting Advanced Sounds This program allows you to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker and headphone speaker on your Pocket PC. To adjust the system volume, tap Start, Settings, Personal tab, then Sounds & Notifications. 1. Tap Start and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Advanced Sounds. 2. Select the Built-in tab and adjust the volume of the built-in speaker. 3. Select the Tone Control tab and adjust the treble and bass. 4.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Chapter 3 Microsoft ActiveSync Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®, you can synchronize the information on your computer with the information on your Pocket PC. Synchronization compares the data on your device with your computer and updates both with the most recent information. For example: ■ Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with Microsoft Outlook data on your computer. ■ Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your device and computer.
Microsoft ActiveSync For information about using ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync on your computer and then see ActiveSync Help. For more information about ActiveSync on your device, switch to ActiveSync, tap , and then tap Help. View connection status. Tap to connect and synchronize. Tap to stop synchronization. View synchronization status. Tap to synchronize via IR or change synchronization settings.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Chapter 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook Microsoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, email addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address email messages in Inbox. Using ActiveSync® you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your device. You can also synchronize this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange server.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook 6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw maps, or create directions or recordings. For more information on creating notes, see “Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas” on page 5. 7. When finished, tap OK to return to the calendar (the appointment is automatically saved). If you select Remind me in an appointment, your device will remind you according to the options you have set.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues Contacts gives you quick and easy access to a list of your friends and colleagues. Using the device infrared (IR) port, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users. To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools, then Options. To find a contact: 1. Tap All Contacts to select the category of contacts you want displayed in the list. 2.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap Edit and make the changes. Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do. 1. Tap All Tasks to select the category of tasks you want displayed. 2. Tap the task to display or edit. Tapping Priority allows you to sort the folders by ascending or descending order.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit and make the changes. Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook To create a note: 1. Tap New. 2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, and recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2. Tap to return to the note list (the note is saved automatically). Tap to write on the screen. Tap to show or hide the input panel. Tap to add a recording to the note.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook During synchronization: ■ Messages are copied from the Inbox folder on your PC or Exchange server to the Inbox folder on your device. By default, you'll receive messages from the last three days only, the first 100 lines of each new message, and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size. ■ Messages in the Outbox folder on your device are transferred to Exchange or Outlook and then sent from those programs. ■ The messages on the two computers are linked.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook Composing Messages To compose a new message: 1. In the message list, tap New. 2. In the To field, enter the email address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon, or select a name from the contact list by tapping Address Book. All email addresses entered in the email fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book. Tap to send the message. Tap to show or hide the co header. Tap to show/hide the recording toolbar. Tap to display the Address Book.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook If you want to organize messages into additional folders, tap Tools, and then Manage Folders to create new folders. To move a message to another folder, in the message list, tap and hold the message and then tap Move on the pop-up menu. Folder behavior with a direct connection to an email server The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, POP3, or IMAP4.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Chapter 5 Companion Programs The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, and Microsoft® Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, and Windows Media Player. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, and then tap the program name. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents.
Companion Programs Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then, select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu. Tap to change the sort order of the list. Select the type of folder you want displayed in the list. Tap to open a document. Tap and hold an item to display a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to create a new document.
Companion Programs To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select text as you do in a Word document, using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select. You can search a document to find text by tapping Edit and then Find/Replace. Tap to return to the document (changes are saved automatically). Tap and hold to see a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to change formatting options. Tap to format text. Tap to show or hide the toolbar.
Companion Programs Writing Mode In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily. For more information on writing and selecting writing, see “Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC” on page 19. With Space button selected, drag to insert space. An arrow appears showing the space direction and size. Space button. Tap to highlight selected text. Pen button.
Companion Programs Drawing Mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, you'll see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information on drawing and selecting drawings, see Chapter 2. Resize an object by dragging the selection handles. Tap an arrow to see your choices.
Companion Programs Use Pocket Excel to create workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage logs. To create a new file, tap , Programs, Pocket Excel, and then New. A blank workbook appears. Or, if you've selected a template for new workbooks in the Options dialog box, that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided. You can open only one workbook at a time; when you open a second workbook, you'll be asked to save the first.
Companion Programs Tips for Working in Pocket Excel Note the following when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel: ■ View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap View and then Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore. ■ Show and hide window elements. Tap View and then tap the elements you want to show or hide. ■ Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap View and then Freeze Panes.
Companion Programs To switch to MSN Messenger, tap Messenger. , Programs, and then tap MSN Setting Up Before you can use MSN Messenger, you must set up the instant messaging account(s) to use. For MSN Messenger Service, you must have a Microsoft Passport or Hotmail account. For Exchange Instant Messaging, you must have an Exchange account. To set up an account and sign in: 1. In the Tools menu, tap Options and then Accounts tab. 2.
Companion Programs To see others online without being seen, in the Tools menu, tap My Status and select Appear Offline. If you block a contact, you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact’s list. To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap Unblock on the pop-up menu. Chatting with Contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, and tap Send.
Companion Programs To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. View full chat. View status of the chat. For more information on using MSN Messenger, tap User’s Manual and then Help.
Companion Programs Windows Media Player Use Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap , Programs, and then tap Windows Media. Indicates the progress of the current track. Tap to adjust volume. Tap to skip to the next song. Tap to play a previous song Tap to stop.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Chapter 6 Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages in either of these ways: ■ During synchronization with your computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the computer. ■ Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web. To do this, you'll need to create the connection first, as described in “Get Help on Connecting” on page 2.
Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later on your computer, you can download mobile favorites to your device. Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your device so that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and computer. Use the Internet Explorer plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites quickly. To create a mobile favorite: 1.
Pocket Internet Explorer Using 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, you synchronize your device and computer, or connect to the Internet to download the content. For more information, visit the AvantGo Web site. Synchronize an AvantGo channel 1. In Pocket Internet Explorer on your device, tap to display your list of favorites. 2.
Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web.
Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels: 1. Tap Favorites to display your list of favorites. Tap the favorite you want to view. Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link. 2. Tap the page you want to view. You'll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your computer. If the page is not on your device, the favorite will be dimmed.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Chapter 7 Getting Connected You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your computer. You have the following connection options: ■ Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. If this is the method you want to use, see the following section “Transferring Items Using Infrared”. ■ Connect to your computer to synchronize remotely.
Getting Connected Get Help on Connecting ■ Online Help on the Pocket PC. Tap and then Help. Tap View, All Installed Help, and then Inbox or Connections. ■ ActiveSync Help on the computer. In ActiveSync, click Microsoft ActiveSync Help on the Help menu. ■ For troubleshooting information, see the PocketPC Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Chapter 8 Optional Functions Home You can launch built-in or installed applications (programs) by tapping an icon displayed on the Home screen. It can display a list of running programs, and easily activate or stop a specific program. The Home screen displays the remaining battery power, Today information and frequently used setting icons, and can be personalized by changing the background or by adding icons and tabs. Launching an Application From the Home Screen 1.
Optional Functions Launching applications: you can launch an application by moving the cursor or scroller button to select and pressing the center of the cursor button to confirm. About the Home Screen The default Home screen is the parallel display style with information window display. 1st window. Tab selection box. Tap this to switch between tabs. 2nd window. Information window. The information can be displayed/hidden. The display style can be switched between parallel and tab.
Optional Functions Displays the number of unread mail and the sender of the latest unread mail. Tap to launch Inbox. Displays today’s next appointment. Tap to launch Calendar. Display item Name Description Power Tap to display the Power setting screen. Memory Tap to display the Memory setting screen. Screen light Tap to display the Screen light setting screen. System Information Tap to display the system information. Volume ON/OFF Tap to toggle volume ON/OFF.
Optional Functions Application Activate/Stop: Tap the application name you want to activate or tap and hold the application name and select Activate in the pop-up menu. Tap to activate the selected application. Tap to quit the selected application. When finished, the application name disappears. Tap to quit all running applications displayed in the Running tab. You can select the View menu or the Tools menu on the Running tab screen.
Optional Functions Display Icon List The following list shows the tabs and icons for the initial setup.
Optional Functions Moving Application Icons You can move icons in tabs or between tabs. To create a new tab, see “Tab Settings” later in this chapter. To move icons in tabs: 1. Drag and drop the desired icon to the desired position with the icon in a tapped state. When the icon is moved, the icon near where the icon is to be moved is highlighted. When the icon is dropped, the icon is moved to the position of the highlighted icon.
Optional Functions 2. Tap on the Application file box to show the file list. If you cannot locate the file, find it by tapping Browse. To refer to all folders and files, tap Browse to show the Browse screen. When the file is selected, its name is displayed in the Application file box. Tap to designate a folder you want to browse. When a storage card is inserted, files or folders contained in the storage card are displayed from the top directory.
Optional Functions Switching Icon Display When icons are displayed in tab display style, their display can be switched from the View menu. Select Large Icon or Small Icon to suit your preference. Small Icon ViewLarge Icon View Tab Settings On the Tab Settings screen you can add, delete, or rename a tab as well as select a bitmap image to display on the screen background. To add a tab: 1. Tap Tools, and then Tab Settings. 2. Tap New to display a box to enter the new tab name. 3.
Optional Functions Tap OK on the Tab Settings screen to return to the Home screen. You cannot delete the Running tab. To change the name of a tab: 1. Tap Tools and then Tab Settings. 2. Select the tab name you want to change, and then tap Modify. 3. Enter a new tab name (up to a maximum of 10 characters). When finished, tap OK to return to the Tab Settings screen. 4. Tap OK on the Tab Settings screen to return to the Home screen. You cannot rename the Running tab.
Optional Functions 4. Select the color, and tap OK to return to the previous screen. 5. To return to the Tab Settings screen, tap OK. 6. Tap OK on the Tab Settings screen to return to the Home screen. When a background image is set, the background image will stay intact and not change even if a background color is set. Note, however, that if the image does not completely fill the background, the background color will form a border around the image.
Optional Functions Making a Backup Before performing the backup or restore operations, do the following; ■ Check that there is enough space in the main unit’s memory and on the storage device. If the storage device does not have enough free space, you cannot save the backup data. The backup data is saved as a file named backup.dat on your storage device. ■ Make sure the main unit’s power is off when loading and unloading the SD card.
Optional Functions 7. When finished, tap OK. The progress bar is displayed during the backup process. When the backup is completed, the backup finish message appears. The backup time that is displayed on screen is the time that the backup was started. 8. Tap OK to return to the previous screen. 9. Tap Exit to close the DataBackup screen. If storage device does not have enough free space, the backup process will not start. Before starting the backup, check the remaining storage device capacity.
Optional Functions 3. Tap Restore from Functionality, and select the storage destination. Tap Restore. Tap to select the storage destination. 4. Tap Start. The screen for confirming that other applications have ended appears. 5. Tap OK to display the Restore password input screen. 6. Enter the password used when backing up the data (if the file was previously created without a password, then a password is not required). 7. When finished, tap OK. The progress bar is displayed during the restore process.
Optional Functions Deleting a Backup File You can delete a backup file and replace it at another time or make room for more data on your Toshiba Pocket PC e400. To delete the backup data: 1. Insert the SD Card into your Toshiba Pocket PC e400. 2. To display the Backup screen, tap Start, Programs, then DataBackup. 3. Tap Delete Backup File from Functionality, and select the storage destination. 4. Tap Start. 5. To delete the backup file, tap OK. 6. Tap Exit to close to the DataBackup screen.
Optional Functions 5. Tap OK. The settings data is saved, and makes periodical backups at the preset time. 6. Tap Exit to close to the Backup screen. If the Run Auto backup only when power is off check box is clear, the auto backup confirmation screen will be displayed if your Pocket PC is ON when the auto backup occurs. The backup will be automatically started if you tap OK or about 30 seconds elapses after the confirmation screen is displayed. Tap Cancel to stop the backup.
Optional Functions Setting the World Clock World Clock displays the time and date of multiple cities in a screen. You can select the cities easily, by tapping the map or pull-down list. 1. Tap Start, Programs, and then World Clock. Home daytime nighttime City1 City2 7. Tap Tools. 8. Select any of the following: ■ Select from map: A zoomed map is displayed on the screen. You can select a city and assign to Home or others, by tapping on the map. (For detail, refer to the next page.
Optional Functions TOSHIBA Voice Recorder (TVR) The TOSHIBA Voice Recorder (TVR) is a media player for TOSHIBA Pocket PCs. TVR offers a flexible way to record your voice as a .wav file. It can also play the recorded .wav on a PC. To use TVR to record: 1. Tap Start, Programs, and then TOSHIBA Voice Recorder. Recording rate information Play/Record time information Select pre-set or custom microphone gain settings. Enable/disable AGC for built-in microphone.
Optional Functions You can tap on the time display to toggle between time played and time left to play. Clips recorded on the TVR can be played on computers with Windows 200 and Windows XP operating systems with Windows Media Player. The TVR offers several convenient features: ■ Pre-set mic gain—You can preset the mic gain level to best suit various recording conditions by selecting either Conference, Interview, or Custom. ■ AGC—If the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) is enabled, the slider is disabled.
Optional Functions If you assign TVR to Record button, TVR starts every time you push the Record button, instead of starting Microsoft original recording function. The files recorded with TVR cannot be played with Notes. Using Text to Speech TOSHIBA Text to Speech for Pocket PC (simply called Text to Speech from here on) synthesizes voice, and reads out emails, text files and text data on the clipboard. Text to Speech consists of three applications, Mail Speech, Text Speech and Speech Settings.
Optional Functions Mail Speech starts reading the message from the header information of unread email list. As the reading continues, the currently read phrase is highlighted. Account name displays here. Selected email text displays here. 3. Select any of the following: ■ Play: Starts reading out the text of the selected email. ■ Pause: Stops reading. If you tap Play again, continues reading the text. ■ Stop: Stops reading the text. ■ Exit: Exits Mail Speech. 4. Tap Tools.
Optional Functions If you tap a mail header in the unread email list while reading, it starts reading selected email. Mail information displayed in the mail header information area is descending order, that is the older mails are on the top and newer mails are shown in the lower area. When there is an attached file, the voice service announces, “with attached file”. It does not announce the “TO” or “CC” of a mail header. While reading an email, DO NOT synchronize your Toshiba Pocket PC e400 with the PC.
Optional Functions 3. Select any of the following: ■ Folder: Select the folder from the pull-down menu. ■ Cancel: Close the file selection screen and return to the Text Speech screen. ■ Type: Only text file (*.txt) is available. ■ File list: Display Name, Folder, Date, Size, Type and Location. The file to read should be under \My Documents. 4. Tap the file you want read. The text is displayed. Text area. Reading status. 5. Select any of the following: ■ Play: Starts reading the text.
Optional Functions You can input text directly in the text area, using the Input Panel The maximum size of a text file or clipboard data to be read is 16,000 characters. Text Speech begins reading from the cursor position. Speech Settings To start Speech Setting, tap Start, Programs, then Speech Settings. You can also start Speech Settings by tapping Tools, then Settings on the Mail Speech or the Text Speech screen.
Optional Functions Mail Tab ■ The reading mail turns into a read: Once selected, the status of the reading changes from read to unread. ■ Check at least one of the following: Read the name of the sender, Read the subject, Read the date of receipt, or Read the message. ■ After reading wait for: Sets the time interval for reading the following mail. To read the message while this setting is available, tap the message area within the interval time.
Optional Functions 3. After the program is installed successfully, a message displays to inform you that the application has been allocated to the Program button 5 (recording button) automatically. 4. After installation, the system requires resetting. The Voice Command cannot “read” without the TOSHIBA Text to Speech for Pocket PC installed. Installation of the Toshiba Text to Speech for Pocket PC is highly recommended.
Optional Functions User Command You can define voice commands on Command Settings. There are two kinds of commands: ■ Commands to insert texts ■ Commands to launch applications. To use the commands to insert texts: 1. On the User Commands tab in the Voice Command Settings, define a phrase you like to a command. For example, define “Thank you for your email about” for the command insert text one. 2. Open the Inbox, then tap New from the command bar. At the creating the message screen, say “insert text one.
Optional Functions Using Voice Command for Each Application For example, you can use voice commands in the Calendar application. 1. With the Calendar open, say “very next appointment.” The listing mode screen appears, and it starts reading out very next appointment. You can display the screen also by saying, “move to listing mode.” For detail of the command list, refer to the Commands tab on the Voice Command Settings. Tap to stop reading. 2.
Optional Functions Checking the Command List On the Commands tab, you can check the all commands installed. Displays information for the selected command. Tap Tools and then About to display Voice Command Settings version information.
Optional Functions To define the action for a User Command: 1. Tap the User Commands tab on the Voice Command Settings screen. To define text for the command: 1. Tap and hold the command insert text xxx, then select Edit. Tap to clear the action that you defined for the command. You can only clear the action for the command. The command is not deleted.
Optional Functions 2. Input the text you want to define at the text area. For example, input “Thank you for your email about”. 3. Tap OK. To assign a program to the command: 1. Tap and hold the command run program xxx, then select Edit. 2. Select the application you want to assign by tapping Browse. 3. Tap OK. Enter the parameter specific to the application.
Optional Functions Arrange the Recognition Level of Voice Command 1. Tap Settings on the Voice Command Settings screen. Tap and select the recognition level (1 to 5). 2. Set the recognition level as required. The higher level of recognition that is set, the more sensitive the program is to the nuances of your voice, and it makes it easier for your Toshiba Pocket PC e400 to recognize the command.
Optional Functions Identity Tab The opening menu presents identification information for product service. Memory Tab The Memory tab presents information about the systems RAM, ROM, and Flash ROM Disk. Drivers Tab The Drivers tab displays the drivers used by the system’s software applications. System Tab The System tab displays CPU, operating system, and other system information. Tools Menu The Tools menu displays the system information and allows it to be exported to a text (*.txt) file.
TOSHIBA Pocket PC e400 Appendix A Additional Information Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem and how to correct it. Symptom Cause Correction The power button is pressed but the power does not turn on. The built-in battery power is exhausted. Charge the battery. The power was suddenly cut off. The built-in battery power is exhausted. Charge the battery. Automatic suspend is active.
Additional Information Symptom Cause The screen was tapped, Touch screen but no correct action adjustment is incorrect. was not executed. Select , Settings, System tab, Align Screen to adjust the touch screen. If the screen alignment loses calibration it may not be possible to adjust alignment using the above method. In that case, the Align Screen command can be executed by simultaneously pressing the power button and scroll button.
Additional Information Symptom Cause Correction Following message is The battery power is too Charge the battery or low to use USB connect AC adapter. displayed. "NOT devices. ENOUGH BATTERY POWER. USB devices cannot be used. Because PDA's battery power is low" User’s Manual Following message is displayed. "TOO MUCH USB CONNECTION. Connecting USB devices are too much." The total power consumption of connected USB devices is too large. This USB port supports total 500 mA USB device.
Additional Information Resetting Reset is equal to “restart” of a computer. Carry out when pressing a button or tapping the screen does not respond. When your Toshiba Pocket PC e400 is reset, all data that was not stored during operation will be deleted. Stored data will be saved. If the function cannot be restored even if the reset button is pressed, initialize your Toshiba Pocket PC e400. ■ When the power is on, press the reset button with the stylus, then release.
Additional Information Specifications External dimensions Approximately: 4.9 in. (125 mm) x 3.0 in (76 mm) x 0.49 in. (12.
Additional Information Display 3.5" TFT Color LCD, 240 pixels x 320 pixels, up to 64K colors Interfaces DC-IN 5V/2A Headphone 3.5 mm, stereo, mini-plug compatible SD card slot SD memory card, SDI/O card or Multimedia card. Note: The security function of the SD memory card is not usable. Data encrypted by the SD memory card security function-compatible equipment is not usable. Infrared port Based on IrDA ver.1.3 Maximum data transmission speed: 115 kbps.
