Handheld EasyGuide Pocket LOOX N/C Series English
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This manual was produced by Xerox Global Services. Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Edition 3, March 2006 Order No.
Your Pocket LOOX Important notes Pocket LOOX N/C Series Operating Pocket PC Configuring the Pocket PC EasyGuide Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices Troubleshooting and tips Technical data Index Edition 3, March 2006
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Contents Your Pocket LOOX …......................................................................................................................... 1 Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................... 2 Software overview ................................................................................................................................ 3 Optional Software ...............................................
Contents Synchronising data with ActiveSync ...................................................................................................34 Connecting the Pocket PC with PC/Notebook ............................................................................35 Synchronising data with new PC/notebook.................................................................................35 Using the cradle ........................................................................................................
Your Pocket LOOX … ... is equipped with the Office applications Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. In Outlook you cannot only receive and send mails, but also manage your appointments and be reminded of your tasks. You can access names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers while you are away from your home or office. You can store notes in written form or verbally as with a dictation device. Memory cards ensure that even large amounts of data can be carried along reliably.
Notational conventions Notational conventions The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows: ! i pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system, or lead to loss of data. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the Pocket PC, or endanger your life. indicates important information which is required to use the system properly.
Software overview Software overview The following table provides an overview of the most important programs which are already installed on your Pocket PC and where you can find information on using these programs.
Optional Software Optional Software The following table provides an overview of the most important programs which are already installed on your Pocket PC, depending on the device variants or software installations, and information on where you can find information on using these programs. In addition to these programs, you can install a range of programs at a later date.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories We offer a range of accessories to make it easier and more convenient to work with your Pocket PC. Information on additional accessories for your Pocket LOOX is provided on the Internet at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/accessories. Below you will find a short description of the special accessories for your Pocket PC. Cradle With the cradle you can charge the battery in the Pocket PC and/or carry out a data synchronisation between the Pocket PC and a PC/notebook.
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Important notes This chapter contains safety notes and important information you must observe when using your Pocket PC. This Pocket PC complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you have questions as to whether you can set up and operate the Pocket PC in the intended environment, please contact your sales point or our hotline/help desk.
Important notes Underway with the Pocket PC Observe the following information when you travel with your Pocket PC. Transporting Pocket PC • • • Switch the Pocket PC off. • Use the pouch for transporting the Pocket PC that provides protection against jolts and impacts (the protective pouch is available as an accessory). • Protect the Pocket PC from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g., direct sunlight in a car).
Important notes Using the Pocket PC Store the Pocket PC in a fully charged state in a dry environment. If you store the Pocket PC for up to a month, the storage temperature should be between -20°C and +60°C. If you store the Pocket PC for up to three months, the storage temperature should be between -20°C and +45°C. The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored, the lower is the rate of self-discharge. i Avoid leaving your Pocket PC lying in direct sunlight in a car.
Important notes CE marking Products bearing the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. CE compliance of this device is valid only if powered with by a CE-marked AC Adapter provided by Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
Operating Pocket PC In this section you will find a description of the operating controls of your Pocket-PC and how you operate the Pocket-PC. ! Follow the instructions in the chapter "Important notes".
Operating Pocket PC 1= N C 2= 3= 4= 5= Navigation button (N) or CONNECTMOBILITY-E2C button (C) Today button Navigation key Contacts button Calendar button 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= Pen Slot for SD/MMC expansion cards Port for headphones or active loudspeakers Battery compartment cover Port for external GPS antenna (optional) 1 5 4 3 2 Back of the Pocket PC 1 2 3 5 4 12 A26391-K165-Z120-1-19, Edition 3
Operating Pocket PC Displays (power-on display and radio display) Indicator Colour Description Indicator state Status: battery charge level orange Battery fully charged on Battery is being charged flashing Battery charger not connected off Status: message green Message present flashing Radio indicator: WLAN green WLAN activated flashing Radio indicator: GPS orange GPS activated flashing Radio indicator: Bluetooth blue Bluetooth activated flashing i If the battery is being charg
Operating Pocket PC Inserting battery 2 1 4 5 3 ► Pull the cover (1) off the Pocket PC in the direction of the arrow. ► Lay the battery in the battery compartment (2 +3). When doing so, watch the contact connections and hold onto the tab (4). ► Slide the cover (5) in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go. i 14 The battery is not charged at the time of delivery. Therefore, charge the battery for 12 hours before the first mobile use (see "Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter " section).
Operating Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter ! Follow the instructions in the chapter "Important notes". You can connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter directly to the Pocket PC. ► UK A26391-K165-Z120-1-19, Edition 3 Slide the suitable power adapter plug into the PSC11R-050 power adapter in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
Operating Pocket PC 3 2 1 ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (1) to the ActiveSync port on the Pocket PC. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the DC socket of the ActiveSync cable. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. The installed battery will now be charged. The power-on indicator flashes orange. i 16 Please note that: Do not connect your Pocket PC to your computer (PC/notebook) yet.
Operating Pocket PC Installing ActiveSync on your PC/notebook The data synchronisation helps you always keep your data on your Pocket PC and your PC/notebook up to date when you work alternately with your PC/notebook and your Pocket PC. The ActiveSync cable and the ActiveSync software are provided for data synchronisation. ActiveSync is already installed on your Pocket PC. You need only install ActiveSync on your PC or notebook.
Operating Pocket PC Start Pocket PC for the first time 2 1 ► Press the Suspend/Resume button (1) to switch on the Pocket PC. ► Pull out the pen (2) in the direction of the arrow. Adjusting touchscreen The display of your Pocket PC is a touchscreen. To ensure that the touchscreen of your Pocket PC reacts correctly when touched with the stylus, you will be asked to align the touchscreen after the initial start-up. Touch the centre of the cross hairs that appears on the display with the stylus.
Operating Pocket PC First data synchronisation between the Pocket PC and the PC/notebook After you have specified the desired and required settings for synchronisation in the ActiveSync Setup Wizard, the first synchronisation starts automatically. Switching Pocket PC off and on Switch the Pocket PC on or off with the Suspend/Resume button. After certain applications or the installation of new programs, it may be necessary to restart the Pocket PC with the soft reset.
Operating Pocket PC i With the appropriate setting in FSC KeyLock you can prevent the Pocket-PC being started by pressing the application button. Switching the Pocket PC on and off to save the batteries Switching off ► Press the Suspend/Resume button (1) for more than 1 second. All programs are closed and the Pocket PC is completely switched off. The Pocket PC does not use any more power. You can store the Pocket PC for several weeks. Switching on ► 20 Press the Suspend/Resume button (1) once.
Operating Pocket PC Switching on and off with soft reset (warm boot) After certain applications or the installation of new programs, it may be necessary to restart the Pocket PC with the soft reset. i Unsaved data is lost. Shut down all programs before you restart the Pocket-PC. ► Briefly press the stylus tip (1) into the soft reset opening. The warm boot is carried out.
Operating Pocket PC Resetting the Pocket-PC (Cold start) If your Pocket-PC locks up and switching it on and off with the suspend/resume button and soft reset has no effect, you can reset your Pocket-PC. i Unsaved data is lost. Shut down all programs before you reset the Pocket-PC. 1 2 ► 22 Simultaneously press the Suspend/Resume button (1) and the stylus tip (2) into the soft reset opening.
Operating Pocket PC Resetting Pocket PC to delivered state 1 2 3 ► Simultaneously press and hold the Suspend/Resume button (1) and the Calendar application button (2). ► Briefly press the stylus tip into the soft reset opening (3). Continue to hold down the Suspend/Resume button and the Calendar application button for a few seconds. The reset can take a few minutes. At the end an acoustic signal sounds. Please follow the further instructions on the display.
Operating Pocket PC Using standard operating elements Using the pen ► Briefly touch the desired element on the display with the stylus to trigger an action. ► To activate popup menus, also touch the desired element with the stylus, however allow the stylus to rest on the element for a moment. The popup menu appears and you can select an element by touching it.
Operating Pocket PC Using the application buttons 1= N C 2= 3= 4= Navigation button (N) or CONNECTMOBILITY-E2C button (C) Today button Contacts button Calendar button 1 4 3 2 With the application buttons and the appropriate preset (see chapter "Configuring the Pocket PC"), you can open your preferred programs and applications directly from suspend mode or from within an application.
Operating Pocket PC Inserting and removing expansion card A slot enables the operation of an expansion card of the type "Secure Digital I/O" or "MultiMediaCard". ! Observe the manufacturer's instructions when using the expansion cards. Never use force when inserting or removing an expansion card. Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot. Inserting expansion card 2 1 3 ► Also press on the edge of the placeholder (1) so that the placeholder is pushed out of the slot somewhat.
Operating Pocket PC Removing expansion card 2 1 3 ► Press on the edge of the expansion card (1) so that the expansion card jumps out of the slot slightly. ► Slide the expansion card out of the Pocket PC (2). ► Insert the placeholder (3) again into the slot if necessary. The placeholder protrudes one to two millimetres.
Operating Pocket PC Use the Pocket PC as a USB Host device With the optional USB Host cable you can use your Pocket PC as a USB Host device and connect various USB devices, such as a MEMORYBIRD, to the Pocket PC. The USB Host cable is available as an accessory under the name "Sync Cable USB client/host". i You can connect USB devices from Fujitsu Siemens Computers (e.g. MEMORYBIRD or STORAGEBIRD) immediately. If you want to connect other USB devices, ask your dealer whether drivers must be installed.
Operating Pocket PC Underway with the Pocket PC Using GPS With a GPS receiver and navigation software you can use the Pocket PC as a navigation system. Depending on the equipment, the GPS receiver is either integrated or available as an external accessory. i Card materials for your Pocket PC is available from retailers on DVD or on memory cards or via an online shop.
Operating Pocket PC You can continue to work with the Pocket PC during charging. This extends the charging time. i Follow the instructions on the PSC11R-050 power adapter in the section "Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter ". Charging the battery directly via the PSC11R-050 power adapter You can connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter directly to the Pocket PC. There are two ways to do this: • • You can use the ActiveSync cable. You can use the adapter.
Operating Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to Pocket PC with adapter 3 2 1 ► Connect the adapter (1) to the ActiveSync port of the Pocket PC. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the adapter. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. The installed battery will now be charged. The power-on indicator flashes orange. When the battery is fully charged, the power-on indicator lights continuously orange.
Operating Pocket PC Charging battery with cradle There are two ways to connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter to the cradle: • • You can use the ActiveSync cable. You can use the adapter. Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to cradle with ActiveSync cable 4 3 2 1 ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (1) to the ActiveSync port of the cradle. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the DC socket of the ActiveSync cable. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet.
Operating Pocket PC Connecting PSC11R-050 power adapter to cradle with adapter 3 4 2 ► Connect the adapter (1) to the ActiveSync port of the cradle. ► Connect the power adapter cable (2) to the adapter. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter (3) to an electrical outlet. ► Place the Pocket PC in the cradle (4). 1 The installed battery will now be charged. The power-on indicator flashes orange. When the battery is fully charged, the power-on indicator lights continuously orange.
Operating Pocket PC Synchronising data with ActiveSync To also have the current version of the data you have processed on the road on your Pocket PC available on your PC/notebook, you must copy these data to your PC/notebook.
Operating Pocket PC Connecting the Pocket PC with PC/Notebook 4 3 1 2 ► Switch your PC or notebook on. ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (1) to the ActiveSync port on the Pocket PC. ► Connect the ActiveSync cable to a USB port (2) of your PC/notebook. The Pocket PC is now connected to your PC/notebook. The ActiveSync partnership between your Pocket PC and your PC/notebook will be established.
Operating Pocket PC Using the cradle With the cradle you can charge the battery in the Pocket PC and/or carry out a data synchronisation between the Pocket PC and a PC/notebook. The cradle has an audio output for connecting active loudspeakers, amplifiers or headphones. Selecting location for cradle Place the cradle on a stable, flat and non-slip surface.
Operating Pocket PC Using cradle for data synchronisation i Before initial data synchronisation between Pocket PC and PC/notebook you must install the ActiveSync program on your PC/notebook (see the section "Initial start-up"). 4 5 4 2 3 ► Switch your computer (PC/Notebook) on. ► Place the Pocket PC in the cradle (1). ► Connect the ActiveSync cable (2) to the ActiveSync port of the cradle. ► Connect the ActiveSync cable to a USB port (3) of your PC/notebook.
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Configuring the Pocket PC You can already choose from a large number of programs when you use the Pocket PC for the first time. In addition, proven default settings are defined for the menu structure, energy management, memory management and security functions. But, of course, you can add and remove programs and configure the Pocket PC as desired. You will find out how to use some of the functions (e.g. energy management) in this section.
Configuring the Pocket PC Using energy-saving functions You can save energy in several ways to optimally utilise the battery operating time: ● Switch the Pocket PC into the Suspend mode when you are not using it. ● Reduce the processor speed. ● Switch the display lighting off or reduce the brightness. ● Switch off the sound, reduce the volume or only allow acoustic signals for certain applications.
Configuring the Pocket PC Adjusting menus Frequently used programs appear in the Start menu. You can adjust the Start menu to meet your needs. ► Touch the Menus symbol under Start - Settings - Personal. A list of programs/applications appears. To remove programs from the Start menu, click in the checkbox of the program. The check mark is removed from the checkbox. To add programs to the Start menu, click in the checkbox of the desired program. A check mark appears in the checkbox.
Configuring the Pocket PC Configuring hardware keys FSC KeyLock: Preventing switch-on with application buttons By default, your Pocket LOOX starts up if the Suspend button and an application button are pressed. In the program FSC KeyLock you can specify that the Pocket PC only starts if the Suspend button is pressed. You can find the FSC KeyLock under Start – Settings – Personal – Keys - FSC KeyLock.
Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices The Pocket PC offers a wide range of ways to exchange data with other devices or to work in a network. You are already familiar with data synchronisation via ActiveSync and the ActiveSync cable in the section "Synchronising data with ActiveSync". You can connect the supplied ActiveSync cable to all PCs notebooks with a USB interface. An active ActiveSync cable for devices with a serial port is also available as an accessory.
Connecting and networking the Pocket PC with other devices Wireless communication with Bluetooth (optional) With your Pocket PC with an integrated Bluetooth module you can communicate wirelessly with other Bluetooth devices, e.g. with another Pocket PC, a notebook or a mobile phone. In the following sections, you will find out how to put Bluetooth into operation. The help file for the software on your Pocket PC explains how you operate the software concerned.
Troubleshooting and tips If a fault occurs in your Pocket PC, try to eliminate it with the measures described in this chapter. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed. ► Switch the Pocket PC off. ► Contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk.
Troubleshooting and tips The Pocket PC does not start after switch on If the Pocket PC does not start after switch on, this may be due to one of the following: The battery is dead. ► Charge the battery. ► Connect the PSC11R-050 power adapter to the cradle with the Pocket PC. ► Check whether the PSC11R-050 power adapter is connected correctly to the cradle. ► Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the electrical outlet.
Troubleshooting and tips The Suspend/Resume button does not respond properly You have pressed and held the Suspend/Resume button too long to switch the Pocket PC on or off. ► Briefly press the Suspend/Resume button until the Pocket PC switches on or off. No sound or minimal volume Check whether the volume is set correctly. ► Touch the loudspeaker symbol in the navigation bar. A popup window for the loudspeaker settings appears. ► Activate the selection field for Off with the stylus.
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Technical data Pocket PC Processor: Intel PXA270 with up to 624 MHz (depending on model) Main memory: 64 - 256 Mbyte ROM (depending on model) 64 Mbyte RAM Electrical data Regulations complied with: CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 60950, UL, cUL Protection class: III Maximum power draw: (when Pocket PC is on with battery charging) 10 W Display Transflective TFT display: 3.5 inch QVGA, 240 x 320 pixels, 65,536 colours 3.
Technical data Battery (Li-Ion) Rated capacity: 1200 mAh Charging time (when not in operation): Max. 4 hours Operating time: up to 12 hours up to 350 hours in stand-by mode PSC11R-050 power adapter Primary: • Rated voltage: • Frequency: 100 V to 240 V (automatic) 50 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic) Secondary: • Rated voltage: • Max. rated current: 5 V ±5% 2.
Index A ActiveSync partnership, establishing, 17 ActiveSync port, 11 ActiveSync, installing, 17 Adjusting touchscreen, 18 Application button Calendar button, 12 CONNECTMOBILITY-E2C button, 12 Contacts button, 12 navigation button, 12 switching on, 19 Today button, 12 B Battery capacity, 9 charging with PSC11R-050 power adapter, 30 discharges, 46 inserting, 14 storing, 9 technical data, 50 Battery compartment cover, 12 Bluetooth, 44 indicator, 13 C Calendar button, 12 CE marking, 10 Charging battery with cra
Index H Hardware reset, 22 Hardware, overview, 11 Headphones port, 12 Hotline/Help Desk, 47 I Indicator battery charge level, 13 Bluetooth, 13 GPS, 13 message, 13 WLAN, 13 Infrared interface, 11, 43 Initial start-up, 13 basic operation, 18 first start, 18 Today screen, 18 touchscreen, 18 M Microphone, 11 N Navigation button, 12 Navigation key, 12 No sound, 47 Notational conventions, 2 Notes CE marking, 10 cleaning, 9 disposal, 9 safety, 7 O On/off time, 19 Operating, basically, 18 Optimising battery operat
Index Status battery charge level, 13 message, 13 Storage, battery, 9 Stylus removing, 18 Summer time, 45 Suspend mode, 19 Suspend/Resume button, 11 does not react, 47 switching off, 19 switching on, 19 Switching off sound, 40 Today button, 12 Today screen, 18 Transport, 8 Travel, Pocket PC, 8 Troubleshooting, 45 U Using navigation key, 24 Using the application buttons, 25 Using the cradle, 36 Using the pen, 24 V T Technical data, 49 battery, 50 Pocket PC, 49 PSC11R-050 power adapter, 50 Time not correct
