PenCentra 200 Handheld PC Pro User’s Guide
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Table of Contents Before You Get Started ................................................................... vii Welcome ....................................................................................................... About this Guide......................................................................................... Where to Find Information........................................................................ vii vii ix Chapter 1 Introducing the PenCentra 200 H/PC Pro ...................
iv Chapter 3 Using Microsoft CE Applications ................................................. 25 Windows CE Applications ........................................................................ Microsoft Pocket Office .................................................................. Pocket Word: Creating Documents.............................................. Taking notes using Pocket Word.............................................. Pocket Excel: Creating Workbooks ...................................
Installing Windows CE Services and Setting up a Partnership Synchronizing Files and File Conversion.................................... Remote Synchronization................................................................ Getting Help on Windows CE Services ....................................... 56 57 58 58 Chapter 4 Using the Handwriting Recognition Utilities ............................ 59 What is CalliGrapher? ................................................................................
Infrared Data Transfer Is Not Working ....................................... Pen Tablet Is Not Responding to the Pen.................................... Pen Tablet is Not Responding to the Keyboard ......................... Pen Not Calibrated ......................................................................... Audio Volume Too Low ................................................................ Remote connection problems ....................................................................
Before You Get Started Welcome 0 Congratulations on purchasing a PenCentra 200 Handheld Personal Computer Pro (H/PC Pro) powered by the Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system. This enterprise-level pen computer provides a rugged ergonomic design, high performance, and minimal weight. The PenCentra 200 delivers Working MobilityTM by putting the power of information in the palm of your hand.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting the PenCentra 200 This chapter offers troubleshooting tips and techniques in the event you run into a problem when operating your pen tablet. Appendix A: Hardware Specifications This appendix contains detailed information about your PenCentra 200 specifications. Appendix B: Digitizer Notice This appendix contains notices concerning the formation of air bubbles in the digitizer.
Where to Find Information 0 This guide describes your PenCentra 200 hardware, provides an overview of the programs included, and describes how to set up communications between your PenCentra 200, your desktop computer, and the Internet. The following table is a guide to the different types of information available to help you use your PenCentra 200. For more information, see the comprehensive on-line Help for each program. For Information On...
For Information On... Use This Reference... Troubleshooting information on connections The Communications Troubleshooter on your desktop computer. In the Mobile Devices window, click Help, then Communications Troubleshooter. Up-to-date information on Windows CE-based devices Microsoft Windows CE web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/ Microsoft Handheld PC site: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/handheldpc/ Information on this release of Windows CE x Before You Get Started Readme.
Chapter 1 Introducing the PenCentra 200 H/PC Pro The PenCentra 200 is a high-performance, pen-based computer designed to support the Microsoft Windows CE operating system. This chapter provides an overview of the PenCentra and its features. Included with the PenCentra 200 1 The following items are included with your PenCentra 200: • Lithium ion battery pack • AC Adapter • Microsoft Windows CE Services CD-ROM • Screen Protectors (quantity: 2) • PenCentra 200 Pen • Internal 56 Kbps* fax/modem (V.
Options Available for the PenCentra 200 The following optional peripherals and accessories items are available to support your PenCentra 200: • Auto Adapter (FMWCB2) • Spare Pen (FMW51PN1) • Pen Tether (FMW51ST1) • Docking Station (FMW51DS1) • 16MB RAM Expansion Module (FMW51EM16) • 32MB RAM Expansion Module (FMW51EM32) • Harsh Environment Case (FMWCC36) • Spare Battery Pack (FMW51BP1) • External Battery Charger (FMW51BC1) • Handstrap (FMWHS3) • Screen Protectors, 12-pack (FMWSP6) • Compact Folding Deskstan
PenCentra 200 Hardware Features 1 Features and controls that you use to operate the PenCentra 200 are described below and illustrated in Figures 1-1 and 1-2. Additional details on using these features and controls are provided later in this manual. Front / Left / Top Features 1 • Screen The screen is the area in which your applications and data are displayed. The screen is also the area in which you enter data with the pen.
• Reset Button The Reset button restarts the PenCentra 200. • PC Card Slots These doors allow you to access the PC Cards installed in the PC Card slots. • KensingtonTM Lock Attachment Point The lock attachment point lets you attach an optional Kensington-type security cable. • Notification Button The Notification button is used to acknowledge a notification from the system, such as a meeting reminder.
Rear / Right / Bottom Features: 1 • Removable Battery Pack The battery pack can be removed for replacement or charging in an optional external charger. • Battery Pack Latch Secures the removable battery in position. • Pen Tether Attachment Slot The pen tether slots allow you to attach an optional pen tether. • Handstrap Attachment Points These are used to attach an optional handstrap. • Speaker The built-in speaker allows you to play back audio files without external hardware.
Pen Tether Slot Memory Access Door Handstrap Attachment Points Handstrap Attachment Points Speaker Headphone Jack Serial Port Door Microphone Jack High-Usage Docking Contacts USB Port DC Input Battery Pack Latch PS/2-style Keyboard/Mouse Port Figure 1-2 6 Removable Battery Pack PenCentra Rear/Right/Bottom View Introducing the PenCentra 200 H/PC Pro
Status Indicators 1 There are three status indicators located on the front of the system, adjacent to the right-hand side of the screen. These lights indicate the information about system status: Table 1-1 Display Icon Name System Status Indicators LED State (Significance) Description Notification Indicator Orange (Notification of event) The notification indicator flashes when a pre-determined event is detected by the system (such as a meeting reminder).
Connectors and Peripheral Interfaces 1 The connectors and peripheral interfaces on the PenCentra 200 can accommodate a variety of different devices. Figures 1-1 and 1-2 show the locations of the connectors and interfaces on the PenCentra 200, as described in Table 1-2. Table 1-2 Connector/ Peripheral 8 Peripheral Connectors PenCentra 200 Icons Purpose Microphone Jack Connect an external microphone. The internal microphone is disabled when you plug in an external microphone.
Table 1-2 Connector/ Peripheral Peripheral Connectors (Continued) PenCentra 200 Icons Purpose Modem Jack Connect a telephone line to the internal international software modem using a standard RJ-11 telephone plug. The modem is only certified on North American, French, German, and United Kingdom models of the PenCentra 200. Suspend/ Resume Button Allows you to suspend and resume system operation. High-Usage Contacts Used when the PenCentra is installed in an approved optional docking device.
Table 1-2 Connector/ Peripheral Peripheral Connectors (Continued) PenCentra 200 Icons Purpose Battery Latch This spring-loaded latch/switch secures the removable battery in its slot. Speaker Allows you to hear audio files. PenCentra 200 Software 1 The PenCentra 200 contains a number of Microsoft Windows CE and third-party applications. A summarized description of each is provided below. Detailed information about these programs is located in Chapter 3 of this manual.
• Microsoft Pocket Excel Create and view Excel documents. • Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Allows you to present PowerPoint presentations. • Microsoft Pocket Word Lets you create and view Word documents. • Microsoft Pocket Outlook Pocket Outlook consists of the Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Inbox applications. These help you to manage your day-to-day information, including appointments, email, and personal data.
Microsoft H/PC 2000 Applications 1 • Terminal Server Client Allows you to log on to a Windows NT server that has Terminal Server software installed and to use all the programs on the NT system. • Application Launcher Allows you to determine which applications are launched with the system hotpads. Handwriting Recognition Applications 1 Windows CE 2.11 Systems 1 Along with the Microsoft Windows® CE applications, FPC has included the ParaGraphTM CalliGrapher® application.
• Simple User-Interface. Jot uses mode marks to divide the input area into different regions so where you write determines if the character will be read as upper case, lower case, numeric or a symbol. Jot enables you to use the center area of the screen to get capital letters. • See Your Writing in Ink. Jot helps users improve their recognition accuracy by enabling characters to be viewed in ink as they are written. • International Character Support.
14 Introducing the PenCentra 200 H/PC Pro
Chapter 2 Using the PenCentra 200 This chapter covers the fundamental concepts, basic system operation and use, and system functions of your PenCentra 200. You should familiarize yourself with this information before you attempt to operate the system. Before Setting Up the PenCentra 200 2 Before you set up your PenCentra 200, there are two very important steps to perform: • The display screen can be damaged with improper use. Be sure to install one of the included screen protectors on your system.
PC Card Slots Reset Button Suspend/Resume Button Figure 2-1 Location of Suspend/Resume Button When you have finished working with your PenCentra, or when you will not be using it for an extended period, you should suspend operation to conserve battery power. There are two ways to suspend the system: Note: It is good practice to always save your active data before suspending the system. Doing so ensures that no data is lost in the event of power interruption.
Using the Pen 2 You can use the PenCentra pen to generate and capture electronic “ink”, to select items, and to navigate through programs on the pen tablet. The pen can be used like a two button mouse when used in conjunction with the right-mouse button hotpad. Programs that support handwriting recognition allow you to write characters directly on the screen with the pen. Caution • Ensure that a screen protector is installed on the pen tablet screen before you use the pen.
• The system has been in use for some time and the pen has not been recalibrated. • The system has not been used for a long time and all stored information is lost due to loss of battery power. To Calibrate the Pen 2 1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu, and double-tap the Stylus icon. Select the Calibration property sheet, then click on Recalibrate. 2. Position the PenCentra 200 pen tablet as you normally would during use. Be sure to hold the pen at the angle that you regularly use.
Inserting/Removing PC Cards 2 There are two PC Card slots in your PenCentra 200 to support Type I or Type II PC Cards. Ensure that the card is PC Card 2.1-compliant and that the proper CE drivers are available to support the card. With the system display facing you, slot 1 is located on the left and slot 2 is on the right (see Figure 2-2). To install a PC Card, insert it into the selected slot with the label with an arrowhead facing towards the screen.
Powering the PenCentra 200 2 The PenCentra 200 can be powered by either its rechargeable battery pack or by AC power adapter. Removing and Installing a Battery Pack 2 To remove the PenCentra 200 battery pack, perform the following steps: 1. Save any active data and suspend your system. 2. Hold the system face down, with the arrow on the battery compartment pointing towards you (see Figure 2-3). Battery Pack Latch PS/2-style Port Battery Pack Figure 2-3 Removing/Installing the Battery Pack 3.
To install a new or recharged battery pack, slide it into the battery tray and firmly push it in until the latch clicks into place. Charging the Battery Pack 2 There are two ways to charge your battery pack: while it is installed in the system or with an optional battery charger (FPC part number FMW51BC1). To use the optional external battery charger, refer to the literature included with the unit. Note: An installed battery can be recharged while the system is running or suspended.
Attaching a Keyboard or Mouse 2 1. Before attaching a keyboard or mouse to your PenCentra 200, suspend system operation by either pressing the suspend/resume button, or clicking on Start/ Suspend. 2. Plug the keyboard or mouse plug into the PS/2-style or USB port on the right-hand side of the pen tablet (see Figure 2-3 for the port locations). Note: When a mouse is installed, the mouse icon on the control panel appears in the place of the Stylus icon.
Using the Hotpads 2 The PenCentra 200 hotpads are arranged vertically on the left-hand side of the screen. The following table identifies each hotpad on the PenCentra 200, and offers a description of its use. Table 2-2 Icon Name PenCentra 200 Hotpads Description This hotpad changes the LCD backlight brightness by cycling through the following states: Backlight Brightness Hotpad Color Reflective LCD (outdoor/indoor display): Low ->Medium ->High ->Off -> Low...
Table 2-2 Icon PenCentra 200 Hotpads (Continued) Name Programmable Hotpads #1, 2, and 3 Description When one of the programmable hotpads is tapped, it causes an associated application to be launched. If the associated application is already running when the hotpad is pressed, that application is brought to the foreground (a second instance of the application is not started). You can define which application will be launched by configuring the Application Launcher utility located in the Control Panel.
Chapter 3 Using Microsoft CE Applications The wide variety of programs delivered with the PenCentra 200 can be divided into three general categories: Windows CE applications, Windows CE Services, and Productivity Package applications. The Windows CE applications and CE Services are covered in this chapter; the handwriting recognition applications are covered in Chapter 4.
Pocket Word: Creating Documents 3 You use Pocket Word to create documents, such as letters, meeting minutes, and reports. You can also use Pocket Word to open and edit documents created in the desktop version of Word. When you are ready to save a document you created or edited, you can save it in a variety of formats, including Pocket Word (.pwd), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and Word (.doc).
Figure 3-1 Pocket Word Outline View Taking notes using Pocket Word 3 1. Select File, New, and then Document from Template. 2. Select Meeting Notes and then OK. 3. Select File and then Save. 4. Enter a name, choose a storage location, and then select OK. 5. Replace the text in the Template. Note: To see more of your document, select Full Screen on the View menu.
Pocket Excel: Creating Workbooks 3 You can use Pocket Excel to create workbooks, such as expense reports (see Figure 3-2) and mileage logs. You can also use Pocket Excel to open and edit workbooks created in the desktop version of Excel. When you are ready to save a workbook you created or edited, you can save it in a variety of formats, including Pocket Excel (.pxl) and Excel (.xls).
Figure 3-2 Pocket Excel Spreadsheet Windows CE Applications 29
Pocket Access: Viewing and Creating Data 3 Use Pocket Access to view and update data derived from Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and other ODBC databases you have created on the desktop computer. Simply create the database on your desktop computer and then transfer the data to your PenCentra 200. For example, a sales organization might use Access on the desktop computer to create a master database of products and order forms (see Figure 3-3).
To create a new database and table on your PenCentra 200: 3 1. Select Start, Programs, Office, and then Microsoft Pocket Access. If Access is already running, select File and then Open/New Database. If you do not see this command on the menu, select View and then Database View. 2. Enter a name for the database and select OK. 3. Double-tap or double-click the Create a new table icon. 4. In the Field Name box, enter a name. 5. From the Data Type list, select a data type.
Pocket PowerPoint: Showing Presentations 3 Use Pocket PowerPoint to quickly and easily deliver a professional presentation on your PenCentra 200 (for one-on-one presentations). Simply create the presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint on your desktop computer and then transfer the presentation to your PenCentra 200. Your Pocket PowerPoint file will include the text, pictures, notes, and layout position of the original Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, but will not include animations or slide transitions.
4. To change the presentation display and slide advance options, select Tools and then Set Up Show. 5. To start the show, select View and then View Show. If you chose Manual in step 4, use the Previous and Next buttons to control the slides. 6. You can tailor a presentation while on the road by adding a new title slide to your presentation. To do so, select Tools and then Title Slide.
Voice Recorder and InkWriter 3 Voice Recorder and InkWriter are programs for quickly capturing your ideas, notes, and thoughts. With Voice Recorder, you can record reminders and ideas. With InkWriter, you can take handwritten and typed notes and create drawings. Note: More information on the procedures described in this chapter, as well as information on additional procedures, can be found in on-line Help on your PenCentra 200. Select Start, Help, and then the program on which you want information.
To record and play a recording: 1. Select Start, Programs, Accessories, and then Microsoft Voice Recorder. 2. Hold your PenCentra 200’s microphone near your mouth or other sound source. 3. Select the Record button. You’ll hear a beep when recording begins. 4. To stop recording, select the Stop button. The new recording appears in the recording list. 5. To play a recording, double-tap or double-click it in the recording list. To pause playback, select the Play/Pause button.
InkWriter: Creating Notes and Drawings 3 InkWriter, a text, graphics, and ink processor with Rich Ink technology, makes it easy to write and draw the way you do on paper, but with the benefit of being able to edit and format what you’ve written and drawn. With InkWriter, you can enter information in the way that’s easiest for you. You can type using the keyboard, or you can write and draw directly on the screen using your stylus or pointing device.
• To write, select View and then Writing and use the stylus like a pen. If you are using a pointing device, click and drag to write on the screen. To type, select View and then Typing and use the keyboard. To draw, select View and then Drawing and use the stylus like a pen. If you are using a pointing device, click and drag to draw on the screen. You can also create a drawing in Writing view by crossing three of the ruled lines on the first stroke of the drawing. • • 3.
Calendar: Scheduling Meetings and Appointments 3 Use Calendar to schedule appointments, meetings, and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Day, Week, Month, Year, and Agenda) and easily switch among the views by selecting the corresponding toolbar button.
To create a new appointment: 3 1. From any view, select the New Appointment button. 2. Enter a description and a location. 3. Select the time and date. Notes Button Categories Button Attendees Button Notes Area Figure 3-8 Pocket Outlook Appointment Screen 4. To add notes, select the Notes button, and then select the notes area. Enter your notes. 5. To assign the appointment to a category, select the Categories button and select a category from the list. 6.
If you need to schedule a meeting with people who use Outlook, Pocket Outlook, or Schedule+, you can use Calendar to schedule the meeting. When attendees receive a meeting request, they can choose to accept or decline the meeting. If they accept, the meeting is automatically added to their schedule. In addition, their response is automatically sent back to you, and your calendar is updated.
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues 3 Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you’re looking for, whether you’re at home or on the road. Using the PenCentra 200’s infrared port, you can also quickly share Contacts information with other Windows CE-based mobile device users. Figure 3-9 Pocket Outlook Contacts Screen To create a new contact: 3 1. Select File, then New Contact. 2. Enter a name. 3.
Notes/Categories Button Personal Button Business Button Figure 3-10 Adding a New Contact Tasks: Keeping a To Do List 3 Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Overdue tasks are displayed in bold (and in red on color devices). New Task Button Double-tap or double-click to display or edit a task card.
To create a new task: 3 1. Select the New Task button. 2. Enter a description. 3. Select the start date, due date, and other information. 4. To add notes, select the Notes button and then the notes area. Enter your notes. 5. To assign the task to a category, select the Categories button and select a category from the list. 6. Select other desired options and then OK. Note: To mark a task as complete, in the task list, select the check box in the Status column.
Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages 3 Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages. You can access your e-mail by connecting to a mail server through an Internet or network account or by synchronizing with your desktop computer. E-mail messages you send and receive through synchronization are stored here. When you set up the Inbox, a service is added to the Inbox window. Mail folders are stored under the service name. The double-arrow icon marks off-line folders.
Connecting to a mail server 3 You can send and receive messages by connecting directly to your mail server. Use a modem to connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), or use a modem or Ethernet card to connect to the local area network that your mail server is connected to. In addition to creating a connection to your ISP or network, you must give Inbox the information it needs to communicate with your mail server.
• In When Getting Full Copy, choose whether you want to download file attachments and meeting requests when you get full copies of messages. This setting applies whether you have chosen to download full copies of messages by default, or if you selectively download full copies of messages by opening the message and selecting the Get Full Copy button. In addition, if you want to receive meeting requests, your Exchange Server administrator must enable support for Rich Text Format for your account.
Show Attachments Button Select the Get Full Copy button to download the rest of the message the next time you connect. Double-tap or double-click an attachment to mark it for downloading the next time you connect. If it has already been downloaded, double-tap or doubleclick it to open it. Figure 3-14 Downloading E-mail Messages If you are using POP3, when you drag messages to a folder you created, the link is broken between the messages and their copies on the mail server.
computer, or desktop computer. This synchronization of folders occurs when you create a new folder, move messages into a folder, exit the Inbox program, or select Synchronize Folders on the Services menu. If you want to view the messages in a folder while disconnected from your mail server, select the folder and then Off-line Folder on the Services menu. ActiveSync: Synchronizing E-mail 3 Another way to access your e-mail is by synchronizing your PenCentra 200 and desktop computer.
Managing messages and folders 3 Messages are stored in one of four folders in the ActiveSync service: Inbox, Deleted (local), Outbox, and Sent. The behavior of the Deleted and Sent folders depends on the Inbox options you have chosen. If you want to store messages in a folder other than Inbox, select File, Folder, and then New Folder. Create the folder and then drag messages into it. Doing so breaks the link between these messages and their copies on the desktop computer.
Send Button Add Attachments Button Address Book Button Figure 3-15 Sending an E-mail Message Getting Connected Remotely 3 If you want to use your PenCentra 200 to connect to your desktop computer, a network, or the Internet while away from your office, you must create a dial-up connection. This is called remote networking. You have the following remote networking options: • Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP). Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages and view Web pages.
• Connect to your desktop computer to synchronize remotely. Once connected, you can synchronize information such as your Pocket Outlook data. If this is the method you want to use, see “Connecting to Your Desktop Computer to Synchronize Remotely.” For more information on synchronization, see “Windows CE Services.” Connecting to an ISP 3 You can connect to your ISP by creating a dial-up connection. Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages and view Web pages.
Connecting to Your Network 3 If you have access to a network, you can send e-mail, access file servers, view intranet pages, and possibly access the Internet. You can connect to your network in one of two ways: • Create a dial-up connection using a RAS account. Before you can create this dial-up connection, your network administrator will need to set up a RAS account for you. If this is the method you want to use, see “To create a dial-up connection to a network.
Ethernet card. You must have an NE2000-compatible Ethernet card. The drivers for the card already exist on your PenCentra 200. 1. Insert the Ethernet card into your PenCentra 200 and connect it to your network cable. 2. You may see a message warning about battery power. If you have an A/C Adapter, plug it into your PenCentra 200. 3. Perform one of the following steps, depending upon whether the Settings dialog box opens automatically.
• If you are communicating through a modem connected to the desktop computer, the modem must be turned on. Also, the Auto Connect should be set to At all times in Windows CE Services. Otherwise, a Mobile Devices window must be open. • If you are communicating with the desktop computer through a dial-up or network connection, you must be logged on to the network on the desktop computer. Before you leave, select Enable a network connection in the Windows CE Services Properties dialog box.
To create a dial-up connection to a desktop modem Note: 3 If you are a Windows 95 user, you will need to install the Dial-Up Networking Upgrade 1.2 and create a user account if User Level Access is enabled in Dial-Up Networking. If you are a Windows 98 user, you will need to add a second dial-up adapter. For more information, see Windows CE Services Help. 1. Follow the modem manufacturer’s directions to install a modem on your desktop computer. 2.
Microsoft Windows CE Services 3 Microsoft Windows CE Services with ActiveSync enables you to synchronize the information on your desktop computer with the information on your PenCentra 200. Synchronization is the process of comparing the data on your PenCentra 200 with your desktop computer and updating both computers with the most recent information.
you’ve completed the wizard, select your device icon in the Mobile Devices folder and then click ActiveSync Options on the Tools menu. If you are synchronizing with a computer running Windows 95/98, you can also use an infrared connection to synchronize. For more information, see Windows CE Services Help. Note: Regularly back up your PenCentra 200 data on your desktop computer using Windows CE Services in case information on your PenCentra 200 is ever corrupted or lost.
keep a copy of the original file in another folder. See Windows CE Services Help for specific information on how file attributes are affected during conversion. Note: If you have password protection on an Excel or Word file on your PenCentra 200, you must first turn off the password protection before the file is synchronized with the desktop computer.
Chapter 4 Using the Handwriting Recognition Utilities This chapter contains information about the handwriting utilities on your PenCentra 200. • CalliGrapher® handwriting recognition utilities are included with PenCentra 200 pen tablets that have Windows CE 2.11 installed. • Systems with Microsoft H/PC 2000 installed use Handwriter for HPC 2000 -including Jot -- as a handwriting recognition utility. The Windows CE-based programs that are loaded on your PenCentra 200 are discussed in Chapter 3.
Getting started 4 Do you see a pen image on the taskbar? It would look like one of these pictures: The pen image indicates that CalliGrapher is already running. Note that switching your system on and off does not close CalliGrapher. CalliGrapher will produce an error message indicating that it cannot load a DLL if you didn’t reset the system when you were asked to do so by the installation program. Start CalliGrapher (if it is not already running).
A check mark appears next to the "Pen" menu item. This confirms that now you can write on the screen: If you tap on "Pen", the ability to use the pen will be turned off, and your stylus will operate as if CalliGrapher is not running. When the pen is turned off, the pen image in the taskbar tray looks like this: To turn the pen back on, just tap on the pen image. The Two Icons Explained 4 By default, CalliGrapher displays only one icon on the taskbar - the pen icon.
In the ScreenDraw mode, you can just draw sketches on top of the screen. This mode will be explained later. In any mode you still can use the pen for its regular tasks. For example, double-tapping on the desktop icons or tapping on the dialog box buttons will work as usual. You can switch between modes either by tapping on the appropriate taskbar icon or by selecting the corresponding menu item from the CalliGrapher menu. Tapping on the icon of the currently selected mode turns CalliGrapher off.
Basic writing and corrections 4 CalliGrapher recognizes whole words and phrases. Here is the whole phrase "The quick brown fox" written while running Microsoft’s Pocket Word: After a short pause, the writing is recognized.
It should be "brown", not "frown". Use the correction gesture to change the text: Note that the direction of the gesture is significant.
Tap on the word "frown" in the Correction Window. The caret appears under the letter you tapped on. It indicates the place where the changes will be made: Tap on the caret (or double-tap on the word "frown").
In the top portion of the menu, CalliGrapher gives suggestions for this word, and the word "brown" is among them. When you tap on it "frown" is replaced with "brown" in the Correction Window: All you have to do now is to tap on the "OK" button in the upper right corner of the Correction Window.
If the right word didn’t appear in the menu, simply write the desired letter above the wrong one to correct it: What is displayed in the Correction Window? 4 How does CalliGrapher know what do you want to correct when you make a correction gesture? First, if you made a correction gesture just after writing something, and didn’t select any text after that, CalliGrapher assumes you want to correct your last written phrase and displays it in the Correction Window.
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CalliGrapher spell checker for the word "broun" (whereas the earlier correction example used recognition alternatives). Note that the word "brown" is one of them.
Press the "OK" button.
It will become selected: Now just draw the erase gesture (horizontal line from right to left): Here is the result: Gestures and spell checking 71
To capitalize a letter with a single gesture, start at the base of the letter you want to change and write a vertical line upwards: The result: Close the Correction Window without accepting the edits by tapping the button with an "X" on it in the upper right of the window. It is to the right of the "OK" button. Text Editing Using CalliGrapher 4 Up to this point, you have been editing through the correction window. You can also edit text directly within your document.
If no text is selected in the window, the symbol or space immediately to the left of the cursor will be erased and the cursor will reposition itself one space to the left. In the following example several words are selected, and will be erased with the gesture.
To insert a carriage return at the cursor position use the Carriage Return gesture, which resembles a reversed upper case "L". Be sure to extend the length of the base horizontal portion of the stroke to at least twice the down stroke portion. Note that the cursor has moved to the line below the text: Now use the Erase gesture (horizontal line from right to left) to erase the carriage return and bring the cursor back to the end of the phrase. Tap on the word "brown" between the "r" and the "o".
The space is inserted: Use the Erase gesture again to remove the unneeded space. As you have learned earlier you can change the case of letters in the Correction Window by using the Case Changing gesture. It is simply an upward vertical stroke while the letter is selected. The same gesture can be used to similarly edit text in any window. First select the characters (individual letters, whole words or groups of words).
And the word "quick" becomes "QUICK": To reverse the action just completed use the Undo gesture to return the text to lower case (this is identical to pressing the Alt and Z keys on the keyboard).
The text reverts to lower case: You may use your stylus to change letters and words.
The recognized letter "c" replaces the selected "b": 78 Using the Handwriting Recognition Utilities
You can select and overwrite an entire word.
How to Select Text Using Pen (Stylus) 4 You can select text with your pen just as you would in the standard mode by pressing on your system display with the stylus and waiting for a "click" sound. With the stylus still pressed to the screen, drag it across the text you wish to select. Lifting the stylus ends the selection, leaving the text highlighted and ready for editing.
Or you may wish to jot down some ideas that came to your mind during lunch (so as not to forget them afterwards): To use this feature, switch CalliGrapher to the ScreenDraw mode. This may be done either by selecting "ScreenDraw mode" from the CalliGrapher menu or by tapping on the marker icon on a taskbar so that it becomes highlighted, like this: Now you can draw on top of everything that is on the screen.
The new menu items are more or less self-explanatory - you can clear everything you’ve drawn, save or load your drawing, or force CalliGrapher to recognize your drawing as a handwritten text. You can delete separate strokes in your drawing as well. Just cross the unwanted strokes with a new one and don’t lift the pen until the "click" sounds - the crossed out strokes will be deleted. Screen Orientation 4 With CalliGrapher, you can choose the orientation of the handwritten text.
Calculations are performed on numbers with up to two digits after the decimal point and seven digits before it. The result is limited to the same range. Allowed operations symbols are +, -, ×, *, ÷, :, /, %. The command to perform a calculation is the equal sign (=) at the end of the formula. A formula (including the final "=") must be written as one sentence. Configuration Tips 4 This section contains some additional things you may do with CalliGrapher using its various configuration settings.
Conversely, if you always use CalliGrapher in one and the same mode and feel confident using gestures for editing, you may wish to unclutter the taskbar. In this case, remove the unwanted buttons/icons from it. You may use the "Icons" tab in the options dialog to do the job. More Pleasant vs. More Detailed Inking 4 The "Ink" tab in the options dialog allows you to set the width and the color of the ink. The ink trajectory looks most pleasing to eyes when it’s width is set to 2 or 3 pixels.
Second, check the option "Save without prompt" in the "Notes" tab in the options dialog box: A button looking like a small diskette appears on the taskbar: In the Screen Draw mode, write the note (like "Jim’s phone - 111-22-33").
To do this, open the CalliGrapher menu and select "Letter Shape Selector". You will see then something like this: Here CalliGrapher shows you many common ways of writing characters. And you may tell it which of those you never use, or use rarely. Tap on various parts of this display to see the effect. Don’t worry: if you occasionally mess up the settings, you may always select "File / Use Original Settings" from the menu in the top left corner of the application window.
Using Handwriter for HPC 2000 4 The H/PC 2000 systems include two handwriting recognizers from CIC: Jot and Handwriter for HPC 2000. Jot offers single character recognition, providing immediate user feedback. Handwriter provides full context natural character recognition with complete macro and gesture support. The Handwriter for HPC 2000 application provides tutorials for learning each of the utilities.
On the Appearance tab window, you can change the size and orientation of the mode mark, and determine whether you want it to be visible. Note that when Handwriter is selected, the mode mark options are not available. This is because Handwriter recognizes all characters as written. For example, if a lowercase “e” is written, a lower-case “e” will appear. If an upper-case “E” is written, an upper-case “E” will appear.
Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance of the PenCentra 200 This chapter provides pointers on how to care for and maintain your PenCentra 200 pen tablet. Protecting the Display Screen 5 The PenCentra 200 pen tablet is designed to provide you with years of service. Using a screen protector will help ensure that the screen remains as clear as possible. When installed, the screen protector becomes a durable, replaceable, antiglare writing surface that protects the display screen from abrasion.
Cautions • Cleaning the screen surface with denatured alcohol may result in streaking. If streaking occurs, buff the screen surface lightly with a soft, dry cloth. • The PenCentra 200 pen tablet is not waterproof. Do not pour liquids on the system or wash it with a soaked cloth. 3. Remove the protective coating from the adhesive side of the new screen protector first. 4. Apply the screen protector to the display screen surface.
Protecting the PenCentra 200 Pen Tablet in Harsh Environments 5 The PenCentra 200 pen tablet is designed for use in environments where there is no direct exposure to rain, mist, sprays, dirt, or other abrasive particles. The optional PenCentra 200 harsh environment case (FMWCC36) and the PenCentra 200 screen protector (FMWSP6) provide some protection in these environments, as well as from physical damage due to shock or vibration.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting the PenCentra 200 Solutions to some common problems are described in the following sections. If you are experiencing a problem with your PenCentra 200 pen tablet that you cannot solve by taking the actions described, contact your local help desk or your reseller for further assistance. If you need troubleshooting information for Windows CE Services, click Windows CE Services Help Topics on the Help menu in the Mobile Devices folder.
Infrared Data Transfer Is Not Working 6 If you are experiencing problems transferring data between Windows CE-based devices, note the following: • Transfer only one file, or no more than 25 contact cards at a time. For more information on contact cards, reference the section of Chapter 3 entitled “Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues”.
Pen Not Calibrated 6 If the pen appears to be selecting an area of the screen other than the location at which you tap, you should calibrate the pen. See “Calibrating the Pen” in Chapter 2 for details. Audio Volume Too Low 6 If the audio volume on your pen tablet speaker or external headphones is too low, check the following: • Ensure that the volume level set with the Volume hotpads is set to an audible level. There are four different levels at which the Volume hotpad can be set.
Can dial out but can’t make a proper connection 6 • Make sure the network to which you are trying to connect supports Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). PPTP connections are not currently supported. Your Internet service provider or network administrator can verify this. • Verify that the location is correct. Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-tap or double-click the Dialing icon.
Appendix A PenCentra 200 H/PC Pro Hardware Specifications The following table provides general hardware specifications of the PenCentra 200 H/PC Pro by category. PenCentra 200 Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 8.9” x 6.5” x 1.3” (226mm x 165.5mm x 33.6mm) Weight 2 lbs. with battery (.
PenCentra 200 Specifications (Continued) Backlight Control Color Reflective Display (indoor/outdoor): Low-Medium-High-Off (via hotpad) Color Transmissive Display (indoor only): Very Low-Low-Medium-High (via hotpad) The backlight control defaults to last setting used. VGA Controller 16-bit with hardware acceleration VRAM 1 MB SDRAM Interface Specifications PC Card Slots • Two Type-II • PCMCIA version 2.1 • 5 V/3.
PenCentra 200 Specifications (Continued) Audio • PCM voice recording and playback (half-duplex) • Internal microphone and speaker • Microphone and headphone jacks (3.5 mm) High-Usage Docking Contacts • USB-Host (5 V, 500 mA maximum current) • RS-232C serial Note that Pin 9 on this serial port does not support 5 V current.
PenCentra 200 Specifications (Continued) Power Specifications Main Battery • Removable, lithium ion • 10.8 V @ 1300 mAh • Dimensions: 6.3” x 1.0” x 0.5” • Weight: 5.25 oz. (150 g) • Warm-swappable • Recharge time: 90 minutes (90%), 180 minutes (100%) • Life: Approximately 8 hours operation, depending on backlight and application usage • Suspend Life: 20 days with a fully charged main battery. Backup Battery • Internal NiMH, 3.
Appendix B Digitizer Technology Notice Additional Display Information 6 The display for your pen tablet incorporates a breakthrough digitizer technology that dramatically improves outdoor viewability. Compared to traditional outdoor displays, the new display excels in providing superior visibility in full sunlight, and a clear, bright picture indoors, in low light conditions, or at night.
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Appendix C Glossary AC adapter An adapter that provides external power (not battery power) to your PenCentra 200 H/ PC. ActiveSync A component of Windows CE Services that manages data synchronization between your PenCentra 200 and desktop computer when you are working remotely. You can specify the type of data you want to synchronize. Application Manager The Windows CE Services feature that enables you to add and remove software on your PenCentra 200.
communications port A serial communications port used to connect equipment, such as mobile devices, modems, and printers. connection The ability to interact with another device, computer, or the Internet by means of a serial, infrared, Ethernet, or dial-up connection. data Information that is stored in any of your Windows CE program files. desktop computer A computer running Microsoft Windows 95/98 or Windows NT to which you connect your PenCentra 200.
IMAP4 (Internet Message Access Protocol) An e-mail protocol supported by some mail servers. When using IMAP4, the folders you create on your desktop computer or PenCentra 200 are mirrored on the mail server so that the contents of the folders are available from any computer with access to your mail server. Inbox synchronization A feature in Windows CE Services that enables you to synchronize mail between your PenCentra 200 and desktop computer. Your computer must be on and running Microsoft Exchange 5.
My Documents folder The folder that stores files you create on your PenCentra 200. You can view the contents of this folder in the Explorer window in Windows CE Services. network connection A connection between your PenCentra 200 and a network by means of an Ethernet card inserted into your PenCentra 200. OEM Original equipment manufacturer. The OEM for the PenCentra 200 is FPC. offline folder When using IMAP4, a folder that contains messages that are available when working online or offline.
remote connection A connection between your PenCentra 200 and a remote computer. You make a remote connection by using a modem or an Ethernet card. Remote Networking The Windows CE folder where you establish a dial-up connection between a mobile device and a remote computer. reset Depending on the state of your PenCentra 200, a process that either causes the system to reboot or erases all data stored in RAM. restore To return your PenCentra 200 to the state it was in when it was backed up.
touch screen A touch-sensitive screen on your PenCentra 200 that can recognize the location of a touch on its surface (typically done by using a stylus) and translate that touch into a desired action (such as making a selection or moving the cursor). Windows CE Services The desktop computer program used to synchronize, transfer, and manage data and files between your PenCentra 200 and desktop computer. You open Windows CE Services by double-clicking the Mobile Devices folder.
Appendix D Agency Notices FCC Notices 6 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Notice to Users of Radios and Television 6 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
with other information.
• All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones. • Elevators, highways, tunnels, (automobile, subway, railroad, or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency. • Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police, or medical assistance personnel. • Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes, and prisons. • Workstations for the hearing impaired.
operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. or any equipment failures may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressement approuvée par Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc., ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entrainer la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utlilisateur déconnecte l‘équipement de la ligne téléphonique. Le code d’arrangement de connexion de cet équipement est CA11A. Le numéro de charge est 0.2.
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Index A ActiveSync, 48, 53 downloading messages, 48 managing messages, 49 Agency Notices DOC (Industry Canada) Compliance Notices, 111 FCC Notices, 109 auto adapter, 2 CE Services, 56 cleaning the display screen, 91 connecting remotely getting help, 55 connecting to an ISP, 51 connecting to the network, 52 connectors and peripheral interfaces, 8 Contacts, 41 creating a dial-up connection, 52 creating a dial-up connection to a modem, 55 creating an Ethernet connection, 52 B battery charging, 21 removing an
handwriting recognition utilities, 59 harsh environment case, 2, 91 headphone jack, 5, 9 high-usage contacts, 9 high-usage docking contacts, 5 hotpads, 3 backlight brightness, 23 contrast, 23 programmable, 1, 2, 3, 24 right mouse button, 23 volume, 23 I Inbox, 44 connecting to a mail server, 45 disconnecting from server, 46 downloading messages, 46 managing messages, 46 sending and receiving email, 44 setting up, 45 infrared data transfer not working, 94 InkWriter, 34 creating notes and drawings, 36 insert
normal view, 26 outline view, 26 portfolio, 2 powering the PenCentra 200, 20 protecting the display screen, 89 protecting the PenCentra 200 in harsh environments, 91 protecting the screen, 89 PS/2-style port, 5, 9 suspend/resume button, 3, 9, 15 synchronizing files, 57 synchronizing remotely, 53 system holster, 2 system will not resume operation, 93 T RAM expansion module, 2 RAM/ROM door, 5 record button, 3, 8 remote networking, 50 remote synchronization, 58 removeable battery pack, 5 reset button, 3 res
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