User handbook Pocket PC P505
E1658 First edition V1 November 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
User handbook topics This user handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use the Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Getting started ............................. 1 - 1 This chapter introduces the physical features of the Pocket PC and tells you how to set up and power up the device. • Chapter 2 - Learning the basics ....................... 2 - 1 This chapter teaches you the basic Pocket PC functions.
• Chapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . 9 - 1 This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer and the Mobile Favorites folder. • Chapter 10 - Getting connected ..................... 1 0 - 1 This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet, intranet, and for transferring data using infrared (IR). • Chapter 11 - Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P505 Pocket PC specifications Processors Application : Intel® PXA270 416 MHz Baseband : Infineon E-Gold+ Operating system Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Memory 64 Mb Flash ROM 64 Mb SDRAM* Display 6 cm, brilliant transflective TFT LCD 65,536 colors, 240x320 resolution Frequency band Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10 Camera 1.3 million pixels CMOS with still/video capture support Built-in flash Interfaces Bluetooth® : Bluetooth 1.
P505 Pocket PC box Your box includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Box contents • • P505 Pocket PC 1000 mAH, 3.7 V Lithium Ion battery Manufacturer : Welldone Model name : P505 • • • USB cradle USB sync cable AC adapter/power cord Input : 100 Vac ~ 240 Vac, 0.
This chapter introduces the physical features of the Pocket PC and tells you how to set up and power up the device.
Chapter summary • Introducing P505 Pocket PC .......................... 1 - 3 Key PDA features ............................................................ 1-3 Key mobile phone features .............................................. 1-3 Front features (flip closed) .............................................. 1-4 Front features (flip open) ................................................ 1-5 Side features ................................................................... 1-6 Top features ...............
Introducing P505 Pocket PC The P505 Pocket PC is a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and a tri-band mobile phone in one. The P505 versatility lets you enjoy all the benefits of a powerful PDA while providing you with an efficient mobile communication solution so you can be connected anywhere you are.
Front features (flip closed) Earpiece Bluetooth LED GSM/GPRS LED Antenna Power button/Power LED LCD touch screen Navigation keys Soft key (left) Call key Soft key (right) End key Flip cover Alphanumeric keys Microphone • GSM/GPRS LED - blinks red when the phone and GPRS functions are on. See the LED indications table on the next page for details. • Bluetooth LED - blinks blue when the Bluetooth™ feature is on. See the LED indications table on the next page for details.
LED indications table LED Color GSM/GPRS Bluetooth Power Status Green Blinking Orange Blinking Red Blinking Blue Red Red Green Indicates that the device is connected to a GSM network is connected to a GPRS network received a new SMS message or is reminding you of an appointment, task, etc.
Side features Left side Reset button Right side Voice command button Record button Camera button 5-way joystick • Reset button - allows you to perform a soft reset in case the device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus on the button to reset the device. • Record button - launches the Notes recorder application. • Camera button - launches the Camera application; captures a photo or records video.
Top features Headphone port Infrared (IR) port SD card slot • Headphone port - connects to a headphone. • Infrared (IR) port - allows you to beam data to another device that has an IR port. • SD card slot - accommodates an SD card. Bottom features Power and cradle/sync cable connector • Power and cradle/sync cable connector - connects to the 26-pin female connector on the cradle.
Back features Flash Camera Strap holder Speaker Battery Stylus Battery latch • • • • • Battery lock Flash - provides additional lighting for the built-in camera Camera - this is a 1.3 megapixel still/video camera Battery - this is a Lithium-Ion battery Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD screen Battery lock - locks or unlocks the battery latch NOTES CAUTION! • The power button is automatically disabled when the battery is unlocked.
The stylus The stylus functions on the P505 the same way a mouse functions on a standard PC. Use the stylus to open programs, execute commands, or to enter information by writing on the screen or by tapping on the on-screen keyboard. • T a p . Touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select options. • Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items. • Tap and hold.
Setting up P505 Installing a SIM card and battery To operate the Pocket PC phone features you must install a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card. NOTE • Your operator will provide a SIM for the device or provision an existing SIM for use, subject to your contract with the operator. • The battery comes uninstalled in the P505 box. Install the SIM card first before installing the battery. To install a SIM card and the battery: 1 SIM card slot 1. Locate the SIM card slot. 2.
Placing on the cradle Position the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors and carefully insert the device until it fits in place. 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 8 * 9 1 0 2 4 # 3 5 7 6 * 8 9 0 # Connecting the AC adapter • Connect the power/USB sync cable to the connector at the back of the cradle. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 1.
• If you are not using the cradle, connect the power/USB sync cable plug directly to the power connector at the bottom of the device. Connect the other end of the power/USB sync cable to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 2. Figure 2 Charging the battery The device includes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. You must charge the battery before using the device the first time. The battery starts charging as soon as you connect the AC adapter to a power source.
Additional storage Your device comes with a SecureDigital™ memory card slot for additional storage or network card installation. NOTE Install an SD card if you wish to use the Smart Keeper backup application. Installing and removing an SD card To install an SD card: 1. With the label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s name) face up, and the bar code/serial number side face down, insert the card into the SD slot.
Activating the Pocket PC Press the power button to turn on the device, then open the phone flip. The first time you start or reset the device, the screen prompts you to re-calibrate and set the local time zone. Follow onscreen instructions to proceed. Screen alignment NOTE 1-14 Setting the local time zone It is important that you properly calibrate and activate your device before using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus.
This chapter teaches you the basic Pocket PC functions. You will learn how to enter text, find and organise information, customise the device, and know the bundled utilities.
Chapter summary Basic Pocket PC screens ..................................... 2 - 3 Today screen ................................................................... 2-3 Start menu ...................................................................... 2-4 New ................................................................................. 2-4 Vodafone menu ............................................................... 2-5 Command bar ..................................................................
Basic Pocket PC screens Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device and open the phone flip for the first time each day. NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays another program, you can display the T o d a y screen by tapping the icon, then tap T o d a y from the menu. As shown in the capture below, the Today screen lets you see at a glance the summary of the important information for the day.
Start menu From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and Help icon from the top of topics. To display the Start menu, tap the the screen. Tap to open a program Tap to open a recently used program Tap to open the Programs menu Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to open the Help menu NOTE You can add or remove programs from the Start Menu using the M e n u s option in S e t t i n g s > P e r s o n a l folder.
Vodafone menu The Vodafone menu provides quick access to commonly used PDA and mobile applications. You can launch the Vodafone menu by tapping the Vodafone item in the Today screen. Tap an icon to launch the application. NOTE See page 5-3 for details on how to adjust the Vodafone menu settings. Command bar At the bottom of the screen is the Command bar. You can use the menus and buttons on the Command bar to perform certain tasks in an application.
Pop-up menus Pop-up menus often appear when you tap and hold an item to help you choose an action. 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 that you wish to perform action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and tap the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.
Entering information You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways.
To type with the on-screen keyboard: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Keyboard Keyboard. 2. Tap the keys with the stylus to enter information. 3. When finished, tap to save the file. When you use the Input Panel and the on-screen keyboard, your device predicts the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to predict.
To change the settings for word completion: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tap . Tap Settings Settings. Tap Personal tab. Tap Input Input. Tap the Word Completion tab. Make your desired changes. 7. Tap to save your changes. To use Letter Recognizer: With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters on the screen with the stylus as you would on paper. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Letter Recognizer Recognizer. 2. Write a letter or a number in the appropriate on-screen area.
To use Transcriber: With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or additional information. Pause after writing and let Transcriber convert the written characters to typed characters. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Transcriber Transcriber. 2. Write anywhere on the screen.
Writing on the screen In any application that accepts writing, such as Notes Notes, and in the notes tab in Calendar Calendar, Contacts Contacts, and Tasks Tasks, you can use the stylus to write directly on the screen, like writing on a piece of paper. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information to text at a later time. To write on the screen: 1. Open the Notes program. 2. Tap the P e n button to switch to the writing mode.
To edit your writing: 1. With the Pen button highlighted (i.e. not in writing mode), tap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text to select it. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools Tools, then U n d o and try again. You can also select text by tapping the P e n button to deselect it, then dragging the stylus across the screen. 3.
If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. 1. Tap and hold the incorrect word. 2. When the pop-up menu appears, tap Alternates to display a list of alternate words for the selection. 3. Tap the word that you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing. Tap an alternate word that you want to use Or, tap to return to your original writing Writing recognition tips • Write neatly.
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: 1. Use the stylus to create a drawing three ruled lines high. A bounding box appears around the drawing. 2. Start another drawing within the bounding box, then end the drawing outside the bounding box.
Recording a message In any application 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 Calendar, Tasks Tasks, and Contacts Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first.
To change the recording format: 1. In the note list, tap Tools then Options Options. 2. Tap the Global Input Options link. 3. Tap the Options tab. 4. Tap the Voice recording format field to display available recording formats, then select from the list. Notes on recording formats • G S M is a 2.4KB audio codec. It is the recommended format because it provides good voice recording and less storage space.
Using a preset message When composing e-mail, MMS, or SMS messages, or when using MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages to the text entry area. To insert a message, tap My Text and tap your desired message. To edit a preset message: 1. Tap Tools Tools, then Edit My Text Messages Messages. 2. Select a message and make your desired changes.
Finding and organising information The Find and Help features on your device helps you quickly locate information. Using Find To find information: 1. Tap , tap Programs Programs, then tap F i n d d. 2. Enter the text that you want to find, select a data type, then tap G o to start the search. To quickly find information that is taking up space on your device, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.
Using Help To use the Help feature: 1. Tap , then tap H e l p p. 2. Tap a link to the topic that you wish to display. Using the File Explorer To use the File Explorer to find and organise files: 1. Tap , then tap Programs Programs. 2. In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in your device.
Customising your device You can customise your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in programs, and installing additional software applications. Adjusting settings You can adjust the device settings to your preference. To see the available options: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the Personal Personal, System or Connections tab on the bottom of the screen.
Changing system settings To change the audio settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Audio icon. 3. Use the stylus to move the Volume Volume, Balance Balance, Treble Treble, B a s ss, and 3 D D, sliders to your desired settings. to save the changes and 4. Tap to close the screen. Otherwise, click Default to revert to the original settings. To change the microphone settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2.
To change the backlight settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Backlight icon. The screen displays the backlight settings when you are using the battery power. Tap the External Power tab to adjust the backlight settings when using external power, 3. Adjust the backlight settings, then press . To adjust the backlight brightness: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Backlight icon. 3.
To change the date and time settings: 1. Tap Settings Settings, then the System System. 2. Tap the Clock icon. 3. Make your desired settings. Tap to select a time zone Highlight an hour part then tap up or down arrow to set Tap this down arrow to display the C a l e n d a r NOTE When travelling, setting the home and visiting time zones ensures that synchronised appointments and messages appear correctly. To change the alarm settings: 1. Tap Settings Settings, then the System System. 2.
To view the device memory: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Memory icon to view the main memory information. 3. Tap the Storage Card tab to view the storage card memory, if available. 4. Tap the Running Programs tab to view and/or stop applications currently running on the device. to return to the previous 5. Tap window. To view the device power: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2.
To change the regional settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Regional Settings icon. 3. Tap any from the five tabs at the bottom of the display to adjust the region, number, currency, time, and date settings. to return to the previous 4. Tap window. To remove a program from your Pocket PC: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Remove Programs icon. 3.
To change the screen settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Screen icon. The window shows the align screen settings. Refer to the next section for details. 3. Tap the Clear Type tab to enable Clear Type. Clear Type smoothens the screen font edges. to return to the previous 4. Tap window. To align the screen: 1. Tap the Align Screen button , on the Screen window. An Align Screen window appears. 2. Tap the centre of the target accurately.
To change the SmartKeeper utility settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the SmartKeeper icon. The window shows the general screen settings. 3. Check the Automatic system backup option to allow SmartKeeper to backup your files and programs to the SD card automatically when the battery is low. Tap the Manual tab to manually backup or restore your files and programs. See page 2-27 for details. 4. Tap to return to the previous window.
To change the device CPU mode: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the System Settings icon. The window displays the device CPU Mode information. 3. Select the Run Mode you want the processor to run by tapping the circle preceding the option. See table below. Mode Description Turbo Mode Standard Mode Power Saving Mode Automatic Mode 4. Tap 2-28 Use for playing games or video. The processor speed increases to 400 MHz, reducing battery life.
To change the 5-way joystick functions: NOTE By default, the 5-way joystick functions as directional navigator. 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the System Settings icon. 3. Tap the 5-WAY tab to display the current function of the joystick. 4. If you want to use the joystick for volume control, tap the circle preceding the option Set as Volume Control Control. Refer to the illustration for the joystick functions. 5.
Customising personal settings Selecting sounds and notifications Your device can remind you of things you have to do in several ways. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar Calendar, a task with a due date, or an alarm in Clock Clock, you will be notified in any of the following ways. • A message box appears on the screen • A sound is played (you can select the type of sound) • A light flashes on the device To choose the reminder types and sounds: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2.
Backing up your data Besides the SmartKeeper application that allows you to back up all your data, the device also includes a Backup utility that lets you back up your system files and/or data contained in the main system memory. Unlike the SmartKeeper application’s automatic backup feature that backs up the entire system status (system and data) into one backup file, The Backup utility allows you to manually create separate backup files for your system files and data files.
To back up all data on your device: 1. Return to the Programs screen and tap the Backup icon. 2. Tap the Backup tab on the Backup screen. 3. Tap All Data button to back up all data on your device. NOTE You need to insert an SD memory card if you wish to save your backup file on SD. Otherwise, you can save the backup file into the Flash Disk*. 4.
6. The screen shows the status of the backup process. When done, a message appears indicating that the backup is complete, and shows the total size of the backed up files. In case the program fails to back up any items, it will show the items on the screen. 7. Tap O K K. To back up only PIM data on your device: 1. On the Backup screen, tap P I M D a t a button to back up only the personal information management (PIM) data on your device. 2.
4. Type a name for your backup file and the folder where you wish to place it. You may opt not to specify a folder. 5. Check the boxes opposite the items that you wish to back up, or tap Select All to select all listed items. If you checked the box U s e r Defined Folders Folders, tap Define to specify the folders that you wish to include in the backup file, then tap O K K. 6. Tap Start to begin the backup process. 7.
To restore all data: 1. Tap NOTE , then tap Programs Programs. If you saved your backup file into an SD memory card, you need to insert that SD memory card into the SD card slot when restoring data. Otherwise, you will receive the message “No storage devices are found!” 2. On the Programs screen, tap the Backup icon. When prompted, stop all running programs. 3. Tap the Restore tab on the Backup screen. 4. Tap All Data Data. 5.
To restore PIM data: 1. On the Backup screen, tap P I M D a t aa. 2. When prompted, select the Flash Disk or storage device (Flash SD card card) where you stored your backup file. Tapping Cancel returns you to the previous screen. 3. Tap the Restore tab. 4. Select the backup file name (tap the arrow to list down other backup files, if any). 5. Check the boxes opposite the items that you wish to restore, or tap Select All to select all listed items.
Other applications Your device includes the most common Windows® applications and more. To access programs: 1. Tap , then tap Programs Programs. 2. Tap any of the icons to launch a specific application program. Games Calculator Tap the Games icon to display the available games. Tap the Calculator icon to use the calculator.
Camera Conference Tap the Camera icon to launch and use the built-in camera. Refer to the “Camera” section for details. Tap the Conference icon to start a call conference. Refer to the “Phone” section for details. File Explorer Find Tap the File Explorer icon to access or find your files. See page 2-19 for details. Tap the Find icon to find files, folders, or programs in your Pocket PC. See page 2-18 for details.
MIDlet Manager MSN Messenger Tap the MIDlet Manager icon to install, run, or display Java programs and applications. Tap the MSN Messenger icon to set up the MSN Messenger. Multimedia Album Notes The Multimedia Album allows you to explore, display, or send photos, graphics, audio, and animations via e-mail, MMS, or beam. The Notes window allows you to create or record notes and send them via e-mail or beam.
Photo Contacts Pictures The Photo Contacts window allows you to add photos to contacts saved in your device or SIM phonebook. This window allows you to view, edit, and manage pictures saved in your Pocket PC or SD memory card. Pocket Excel Pocket MSN The Pocket Excel application allows you to create spreadsheets in your Pocket PC. The Pocket MSN allows you to browse Internet pages and connect to the Pocket MSN website.
Pocket Word SIM Manager The Pocket Word application is the PDA version of the Microsoft® Word. Use this application to create, share, or send documents. The SIM Manager application allows you to view, add, and manage contacts in your device or SIM phone book. STK Terminal Services The S T K window displays the value-added services offered by your phone operator. The Terminal Services Client allows you to connect to a terminal server.
Voice Recognition Windows Media Tap the Voice Recognition icon to launch the Voice Commander application that allows you to record voice commands. The Windows Media Player allows you to play video and audio files on your Pocket PC.
Adding or removing programs Programs added to your device at the factory are stored in ROM (Read-Only Memory). You cannot remove this software, and you will never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using installation programs with a *.xip extension. All other programs and data files added to your device after factory installation are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). You can install any program created for your device, as long as it has enough memory.
5. Double-click the *.exe file. • If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software is installed on your desktop computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your device. • If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer. You need to move this file to your device.
To add a program to the Start menu: 1. Tap , tap Settings Settings, tap Menus Menus, tap the Start Menu tab, and tap the check box for the program. If you do not see the program on the list, you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program to the Start Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on the desktop computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder. 2.
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This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft® ActiveSync® application that synchronises data between your Pocket PC and your desktop or notebook computer.
Chapter summary • Introduction ................................................ 3 - 2 What is ActiveSync®? ...................................................... 3-2 • Installing ActiveSync® .................................. 3 - 3 Installing ActiveSync® on your computer ......................... 3-3 • Synchronising your device ............................ 3 - 5 Connecting your device to a computer ............................ 3-5 Setting up a partnership ...............................................
Introduction What is ActiveSync® ? The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the most important bundled programs in your Pocket PC. With ActiveSync®, you can synchronise the information on your desktop computer with the information on your device. Synchronisation compares the data on your device with your desktop computer and updates both computers with the most recent information.
Installing ActiveSync® The ActiveSync® application is already installed on your Pocket PC. To synchronise information on your device with your computer, you must also install ActiveSync® on your computer. Install ActiveSync® from the Companion CD that came with your device. NOTE Before starting the ActiveSync® installation, make sure that you have Microsoft® Outlook® installed on your computer. If you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 from the Companion CD.
3. Read the Overview before installing ActiveSync® 3.7 to make sure that you perform the installation sequence correctly. 4. If you have not installed Outlook, install it now. Click Install Outlook 2002 and follow the screen instructions to complete the installation. 5. Click Download Connection Wizard and read the overview to see if you require the wizard. Follow the screen instructions to install the wizard on your computer. Return to the Main Menu when done.
6. Click Install ActiveSync® 3 . 7 7, then click Install Install. 7. When prompted, select R u n this program from its current location then click OK K. 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. Click Finish to complete the installation. 9. Restart Windows® when prompted, then proceed to the next section to connect your device to your computer and start synchronisation.
Synchronising your device Connecting your device to a computer To connect your device to your computer: 1. Place the device on the cradle. 2. Connect the power/USB sync cable plug to the connector at the back of the cradle. 3. Connect the other end of the power/USB sync cable to a USB port on your computer. See Figure 1. Figure 1 Figure 2 To connect your device without the cradle: 1. Connect the power/USB sync cable plug to the connector at the bottom of the device. 2.
Setting up a partnership Immediately after you have completed the installation, the N e w Partnership wizard will start automatically to help you establish a partnership and customise your synchronisation settings. At this point, you can decide exactly which types of information you would like to synchronise with your computer. A partnership is a file that allows you to synchronise your device with your desktop computer. This file is stored on your desktop computer.
3. Select the type of information that you wish to synchronise. Click N e x tt. OR If you wish to customise a synchronised item, highlight the item then click Settings Settings. On the Calendar Synchronisation Settings window, for example, select from the options how you wish to synchronise the appointments on your device with your computer. Click O K K. 4. Click Finish to complete setting a partnership.
Checking synchronised information After your first synchronisation, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device. You will notice that the calendar information in Microsoft® Outlook on your computer was copied to your device, and the information that you have on your device was copied to your computer. NOTE Open Microsoft® Outlook on your desktop computer to see the details of copied information from your device.
2. To start synchronisation, make a connection between your device and your computer, then tap S y n cc. To end synchronisation, tap S t o p p. For more information on synchronisation: Tap while in the ActiveSync® screen, then tap H e l p p. Synchronisation options The Microsoft® ActiveSync® program allows you to customise your synchronisation settings at any time. You can select the items to synchronise, set the synchronisation schedule, and specify the synchronisation rules.
3. Do the same for the other checked items. NOTE You cannot set the options for unchecked items. 4. Click O K when done. To set synchronisation schedule: 1. Click on the Schedule tab. 2. Select your desired synchronisation schedule. 3. Click O K when done. To specify synchronisation rules: 1. Click on the Rules tab. 2. Select your desired settings from the available options. 3. Click O K when done.
This chapter details the procedures in using the Microsoft® Pocket Outlook Calendar, Tasks, Notes, and Contacts.
Chapter summary • Introduction ................................................. 4-3 • Calendar: Scheduling appointments and meetings Creating appointments .................................................... Using the summary screen ............................................... Creating meeting requests ............................................... Sending appointments ..................................................... • 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-7 Tasks: Keeping a to do list Creating tasks ..............
