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1. 2 On your V37 tap and then tap ActiveSync 3 Tap 3 to begin synchronization y ActiveSync lt Connected View connection status Tap to connect and synchronize Tap to stop sycnchronization Synchronize with PC Last Sync 4 25 01 10 52 AM View synchronization status Tap to change Volume or Mute all sounds By default ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information Use ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on and off for specific information types You can e Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode For example you can synchronize continually while the V37 is connected or only when you choose the synchronize command e Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized For example you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized For information on setting ActiveSync options and using ActiveSync on your PC see ActiveSync Help on the PC For information on using ActiveSync in your V37 see ActiveSync Help on the V37 40 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Connecting to Your PC CAUTION Do not shut down or restart your PC while your V37 is connected Turn off your V37 or disconnect the USB cable before you shut down your PC Connecting by USB Cable CAUTION Before you connect your V37 to the cradle be sure of the following your PC is on you have installed ActiveSy
2. If you will share your recordings with others or transfer a recording to your PC be sure to choose a recording format that is supported by the software used to play recordings on the other computer To select a recording format 1 On the Start menu tap Settings and then tap the Input icon 2 On the Options tab in the Input control panel select a voice recording format from the drop down list The list of recording formats on your V37 indicates the sample rate whether the format is stereo or mono and how much storage memory is required per second of recording You may need to experiment with different sample rates and formats to determine which format best suits your voice Using My Text When using Inbox use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area To insert a message tap My Text and then tap a message NOTE After inserting a My Text message you can add text to it before you send the message To edit a My Text message on the Tools menu tap Edit My Text Messages Select the message you wish to edit and make desired changes ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 29 30 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Managing Your V37 This chapter tells you how to effectively manage power and memory and how to add remove programs and back up your data Managing Power It is important to maintain a continuous power supply to the V37 to prevent data or files stored in RAM from being damaged Your V37 can
3. Power Connector Connects the V37 to the AC adapter when not using the USB cradle 10 ViewSonic PocketPC V37 V37 USB Cradle The USB cradle provides a convenient way to charge your V37 and connect your V37 to a PC through a USB connection Ref Component Description 1 USB Connector Connects to your PC for data synchronization Power Connector Connects to the DC plug of the AC adapter Pocket PC Connects to your Pocket PC V37 Connector AC adapter Connects to an AC outlet ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 11 Battery Charging Options With the cradle 1 Slide your V37 into the cradle 2 Plug the appropriate end of the AC adapter into the power connector on the USB 3 Plug the other end of the AC adapter into an AC outlet Y t Without the cradle Connect the DC plug from the AC adapter to the power connector on the bottom of the V37 and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet The battery charger indicator lights amber when charging is taking place e Allow the battery to become fully charged about two hours The amber Battery Charge Indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged 12 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Whenever possible charge the battery by connecting your V37 to an AC power source This will keep the battery charged and prevent data loss or damage to the battery in case the battery has been kept in a discharged state for too long SD Memory and SDIO C
4. If a copy of the book is stored on your PC you can download it again at any time To remove a book from your V37 press and hold the title in the Library list and then tap Delete on the pop up menu ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 63 Other Programs The following programs are permanently installed in your V37 Program How to Access the Program Infrared On the Start menu tap Programs and then tap the Receiver Infrared Receive icon Infrared Receive establishes the connection between your V37 and the IR device Terminal On the Start menu tap Programs and then tap the Services Terminal Services icon Terminal Services allows you to access the programs and documents in a Windows NT server type PC that is running Terminal Services Backup On the Start menu tap Programs and then tap the Backup icon Backup enables you to back up all data stored in the internal RAM memory on your V37 For more information see section Backing up Data in Chapter 3 NET Compact NET Compact Framework is built into the V37 s Flash ROM Framework image Microsoft s Compact Framework provides developers an easy to use tool to develop managed code and XML web service clients for Pocket PCs and other smart devices Because Compact Framework is a subset of Framework developers can reuse existing Visual Studio NET code and skills in smart device desktop and server environments You can also install the following programs from the V
5. all third party hardware software features parts options alterations and attachments not warranted by ViewSonic prior to sending the product to ViewSonic for service ViewSonic is not liable for any loss or damage to these items 84 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 ViewSonic Corporation A CD PPCV37 UG English 04 01 03
6. files For more information on recording see Entering Information in Chapter 2 Tips for Working in Pocket Word e You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View and then taping Zoom Then select the percentage you want Select a higher percentage to enter text and a lower one to see more of your document e If you are opening a Word document created on a PC select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document Pocket Excel Microsoft Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your PC to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks You can create new workbooks in your V37 or you can copy workbooks from your PC to your V37 Synchronize workbooks between your PC and your V37 so that you have the most up to date content in both locations Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools such as formulas functions sorting and filtering which enable you to create simple workbooks such as expense reports and mileage logs 1 On the Start menu tap Programs and then tap the Pocket Excel icon 2 Tap the name of a workbook in the file list or tap New to open a blank workbook You can open only one workbook at a time when you open a second workbook you will be asked to save the first You can save a workbook you have created or edit in a variety of formats including Pocket Excel pxl and Excel xls Tips for Working in Pocket Excel e View in full screen mode to see as much of your wor
7. imately 72 hours after low battery shut down AC Adapter Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Output 5 V DC 1A Recharge 2 5 hours 10096 NOTE AC adapter can be connected to main unit or cradle Dimensions Physical 121 8 mm H x 76 8 mm W x 13 2 mm D Pocket PC V37 4 8 H x 3 02 W x 0 52 D Weight Net 139 g 4 9 oz Operating Conditions Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Humidity 20 to 90 RH Storage Conditions Temperature 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Humidity 20 to 90 RH Regulations UL cUL FCC Part 15 B CE TUV GS BSMI VCCI C tick CCC ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 83 Data Loss Disclaimer Before sending the V37 out for service be sure to backup all data and remove all third party software With respect to all service provided it is your responsibility to backup the contents of your V37 including any data you have stored or software you have installed on the V37 It is likely that the contents of your V37 will be lost in the course of service and ViewSonic will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs data or other information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder IF DURING THE REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT THE CONTENTS OF THE V37 ARE ALTERED DELETED OR IN ANY WAY MODIFIED VIEWSONIC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE WHATSOEVER YOUR PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU CONFIGURED AS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF SOFTWARE Be sure to remove
8. information on your desktop or laptop computer with your V37 This chapter introduces you to the internal and external components of the ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Package Contents When you unpack the contents of the Pocket PC V37 verify that you have all of the items listed below e ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 e Stylus e AC adapter e USB cradle e SD dummy card inside the slot Carrying case e ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Companion CD contains Microsoft ActiveSynce Microsoft Outlook 2000 ClearVue Image ClearVue Presentation and the V37 User Guide in PDF format e Visual Solutions Developer Tools CD contains Microsoft Visual Soutions utilities and documentation e User Guide Accessories You can expand your V37 s capabilities or replace lost parts by purchasing accessories Go to www viewsonic com for information about V37 accessories ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 1 QUICK START Using the V37 for the first time 1 Identifying Components SD Card Slot Power Button Infrared IR Port eS ee Stylus GB Notification Indicator Red Touch Screen Battery Charging Indicator Amber Lanyard Eyelet E Pocket PC Scroll Dial Record Button 38 Headphone Connector Reset Switch ViewSonic Program Buttons 4 Speaker Navigation Pad USB Cradle Connector E Power Connector connect to AC adapter Microphone ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 2 Setting the Battery Switch The s
9. may be too low to run your V37 Connect the AC adapter to your V37 and to external AC power Then turn on your V37 Charge the battery whenever possible to avoid running out of battery power Battery runs out of power quickly e You might be using your V37 in ways that drain power quickly See Managing Power in Chapter 3 for tips on saving power ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 73 Memory Problems If a warning message of not enough memory appears due to the memory allocation problem try the following to free memory on your V37 CAUTION Be discreet when you delete files Deleting files of which the function is unknown can cause programs or features to malfunction It is recommended that you to create a backup before deleting files e Delete files you no longer need Tap Ej Programs and then File Explorer Press and hold the file you wish to delete then tap Delete on the pop up menu To find your largest files tap p then Find In the Type list tap Larger than 64KB then tap Go e Remove programs you no longer need Tap jand then Settings Tap System tab then tap Remove Programs Tap the program you want to remove then tap Remove e In Internet Explorer options delete all files then clear history In Internet Explorer tap Tools then Options Tap Delete Files then Clear History e If you are copying files from a computer or other device to your V37 try adjusting the slider in the Memory setting Tap j then Settings Tap System
10. of the sounds system Notifications volume and ways of notifications Today Sets the items that appear on the Today screen SYSTEM About Shows information about the version of the operating system the name of the Pocket PC and copyrights Backlight Adjusts the backlight of the display Clock Sets the current time and alarm Memory Adjusts the allocation of data and program storage Power Shows the remaining battery and external AC power and set the time for the V37 to turn off automatically Regional Sets the region of your location and formats for number Settings currency time and date Remove Removes programs pre installed in RAM Programs Screen Realigns the touch screen for accurate taps ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 35 Setting a Password A password can safeguard your V37 against unauthorized use To set your password 1 Tap Start tap Settings then tap the Password icon on the Password tab 2 Tap the digits or characters to set your password You can set a four digit password or a long password containing a combination of at least seven characters digits or punctuation 3 You can set the time for the V37 to prompt for a password after idling 4 Tap OK Adding or Removing Programs Adding Programs You can add even more functionality to your V37 by installing additional software and programs A wide variety of software is available for Windows Powered Pocket PC
11. tab then tap Memory Check to see if you can manually move the slider before copying files Stop programs you are not currently using In most cases programs automatically stop to free needed memory However in some situations such as when confirmation dialog boxes are waiting for a user response the program may not be able to automatically stop To check the state of your active programs tap gjthen Settings Tap System tab tap Memory then Running Programs Tap the program you want to view then tap Activate Close any open windows or messages and return the program to list view If this does not work you can stop the program manually First make sure that your work is saved by closing open items and return the program to list view Then stop the program by tapping Stop or Stop All on the Running Programs tab Reset your V37 as described earlier in this chapter If you have an SD card move data to the SD card as follows Tap Programs then File Explorer Press and hold the file you want to move then tap Cut Browse to My Documents folder in the SD card folder tap Edit then Paste Files stored in folders other than My Documents or stored in subfolders within subfolders in My Documents may not show up in the list view of some programs When using Notes Pocket Word or Pocket Excel you can also move files by opening the item then tapping Tools or Edit then Rename Move Files stored in folders other than My Documents or store
12. that is displayed tap the keys with your stylus 22 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Letter Recognizer With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would use a pen on paper To type with Letter Recognizer 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then tap Letter Recognizer 2 Write a letter in the box When you write a letter it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer open Letter Recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area Transcriber With Transcriber you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer you can write a sentence or more of information then you pause and let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters To type with Transcriber 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then tap Transcriber 2 Write anywhere on the screen For specific instructions on using Transcriber open Transcriber and then tap the question mark in the lower right corner of the screen ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 23 Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing such as the Notes program and the Notes tab in Calendar Contacts and Tasks you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen Write the way you do on paper You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information
13. title and then tap Help on the pop up menu To switch to Microsoft Reader tap tap Programs then tap Microsoft Reader Getting Books onto Your V37 You can download book files from the Web Just visit your favorite eBook retailer and follow the instructions to download the book files Sample books and a dictionary are also included in the MSReader folder on the Companion CD Use ActiveSync to download the files from your PC to your activated V37 as described in the Read Me file in the MSReader folder 60 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Using the Library The Library is your Reader home page The home page displays a list of all books stored on your V37 or storage card To open the Library e On the Reader command bar tap Library e On a book page tap the book title and tap Library on the pop up menu To open a book tap its title in the Library list Tap to scroll Library through the Library list Tap to select a sort order The Best American Short Stories The Ghost Writer The Hundred Secret Senses Tap to open a Tap to specify the Kook p books you want to Outlander display in the list Suger Plum Dead Another World Winter of the Wolf Moon The Last Precinct Shop On Writing Settings P to Tap here to navigate mne dins to other parts of the Reader E Help Of Love and Other Demons MAG Stranger in a Strange Land ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 61 Reading a Book Each book consists
14. to text later To write on the screen tap the Pen button to switch from tapping to writing mode This action displays lines on the screen to help you write New Edit Tools VA Ej Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode If you want to edit or format writing you must select it first To select writing 1 Press and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears 2 Without lifting drag the stylus across the text you want to select If you write accidentally on the screen tap Tools then Undo and try again You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging the stylus across the screen 24 ViewSonic PocketPC V37 You can cut copy and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text press and hold the stylus on the selected words and then tap an editing command on the pop up menu or tap the command on the Edit menu To convert writing to text tap Recognize on the Tools menu If you want to convert only certain words select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu or press and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop up menu If a word is not recognized it is left as writing Select the text you want to Your handwriting is co
15. up menu Delete Task Using the tip of the sylus tap the action you want Beam Task Tap outside the menu to close it when you decide not select an option on the menu Notifications Your V37 reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do For example if you have set up an appointment in Calendar a task with a due date in Tasks or an alarm in Clock you will be notified in any of the following ways e A message appears on the screen e A sound which you can specify is played e The notification LED flashes To choose reminder types and sounds for your V37 tap Settings on the Start menu On the Personal tab tap Sounds amp Notifications 20 ViewSonic PocketPC V37 Entering Information You have several options for entering new information e Use the Input Panel to enter typed text either by using the soft on screen keyboard or other input methods e Write directly on the screen Draw pictures on the screen e Speak into the microphone to record a message For more information on using the microphone see the section on Recording a Message Entering Text Using the Input Panel Use the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your V37 You can either type using the soft on screen keyboard or write using the Block Recognizer or Letter Recognizer In any case the characters appear as typed text on the screen To show or hide the Input Panel tap the Input Panel button Ta
16. warranty does not cover 1 Software 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from a Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic Damage to or loss of any programs data or removable storage media Software or data loss occurring during repair or replacement Any damage of the product due to shipment Removal or installation of the product Causes external to the product such as electrical power fluctuations or failure Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic s specifications Normal wear and tear Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect 4 Removal installation and set up service charges How to get service 1 For information about receiving service under warranty contact ViewSonic Customer Support You will need to provide your product s serial number 2 To obtain service under warranty you will be required to provide a the original dated sales slip b your name c your address d a description of the problem and e the serial number of the product 3 Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic 4 For additional information or the n
17. 37 Companion CD Program Description ClearVue Allows you to view BMP JPG and PNG Image Viewer images ClearVue Allows you to view presentations created Presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint 97 PowerPoint Viewer 2000 and PowerPoint 2002 XP 64 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 1a Pocket Internet Explorer This chapter tells you about Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites Folder and AvantGo Channels Using Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages by doing the following e During synchronization with your PC download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the PC To start Pocket Internet Explorer e On the Start menu tap Internet Explorer The Pocket Internet Explorer home page Tap below for useful sites and services Bip PocketPC com 08 ViewSonic msri Mobile AvantGo View View Toos OQ AOA Bj Ej m pictures button Favorites button Home button Refresh button ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 65 Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels 1 Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites 2 In the list tap the page you want to view y Internet Explorer E 11 32 old 3k Mobile Favorites y AvantGo Ch sre Web Stes Tap the Favorite you want to view Work Web Sites Welcome to Microsoft s Homepage f Welcome to MSN com Ta
18. 86 2 2246 3456 countries service ap viewsonic com tw F 886 2 8242 3668 South Africa www viewsonic com asia T 886 2 2246 3456 service ap viewsonic com F 886 2 8242 3668 78 ViewSonic PocketPC V37 10 Appendix Regulatory and Safety Information Class B Regulations C Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE USA This equipment complies with the limits for a class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules which provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential area This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation In the unlikely event that there is interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna radio or television e Relocating the equipment with respect to the receiver e Consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician e Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Use of a shielded interface cable is requ
19. ClearVue is a trademark of the Westtek Corporation Corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies Disclaimer ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material or the performance or use of this product In the interest of continuing product improvement ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Information in this document may change without notice No part of this document may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any means for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation Product Registration To meet your future needs and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available please register your product on the Internet at www viewsonic com For Your Records Product Name ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Model Number VSMW27026 1 Document Number A CD PPCV37 UG Serial Number Purchase Date ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 v vi ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 lil Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 The V37 is a Windows Powered Pocket PC that enables you to keep your most important business and personal information up to date and close at hand Microsoft ActiveSync increases the power of your device by allowing you to synchronize
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21. adjust the playback progress of a selected file Tap to adjust volume Tap to display a video using the entire screen Tap to skip to the next file Tap to play a previous file Tap to stop Tap to play or pause Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your PC to copy digital audio and video files to your V37 You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your V37 For more information about using Windows Media Player tap Ej then tap Help ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 59 Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on your V37 Download books to your PC from your favorite eBook Web site Use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your activated V37 The books appear in the Reader Library where you can tap them in the list to open them NOTE Before you can use Microsoft Reader you must activate it from the Microsoft activation site http das microsoft com activate Follow the directions given at the Microsoft site Each book consists of a cover page an optional table of contents and the pages of the book You can e Page through the book by using the scroll dial on your V37 or by tapping the page number on each page e Annotate the book with highlighting bookmarks notes and drawings e Search for text or look up definitions for words The Guidebook contains all the information you need to use the software To open the Guidebook tap Help on the Reader command bar Or on a book page press and hold on the book
22. ain Text txt You can enter information in Pocket Word in four modes writing drawing typing and recording Use the View menu to switch between modes Each mode has its own toolbar which you can show or hide by tapping the Show Hide Toolbar button on the Command bar e Typing Mode Use the Input panel to enter typed text into the document with the soft keyboard For more information on entering typed text see Entering Information in Chapter 2 e Writing Mode In writing mode use your stylus to write directly on the screen Ruled lines are displayed as a guide and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily For more ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 57 information on writing and selecting writing see Entering Information in Chapter 2 NOTE Written words are converted to graphics metafiles when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your PC Drawing mode In drawing mode use your stylus to draw on the screen Gridlines appear as a guide When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing For more information on drawing and selecting drawings see Entering Information in Chapter 2 e Recording mode Use recording mode to embed a recording into your document Recordings are saved as WAV
23. ame of the nearest ViewSonic service center contact ViewSonic Limitation of implied warranties THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Exclusion of damages VIEWSONIC S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 1 DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF TIME LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY LOSS OF GOODWILL INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 2 ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE 3 ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY Effect of state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you Sales outside the U S A and Canada For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U S A and Canada contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer For Europe This Limited Warranty is effective in Eu
24. apabilities Your V37 has an SDIO card slot which accepts an SD Secure Digital memory card and SDIO Now Secure Digital Input Output compatible cards You can purchase an SD card to expand the memory capacity and capabilities of your V37 Currently you can also purchase an 802 11B WiFi card that supports the SDIO Now technology and other peripherals may be available in the future NOTE Make sure your SDIO card is compatible with SDIO Now technology developed by bSquare Inc To insert an SD memory card or SDIO card 1 Slide the end of the card with the chipped corner into the SDIO slot with the label side and the V37 s front panel facing you 2 Push the card into the slot until it clicks into place To remove an SD memory card or SDIO card e Press the card When the card pops out slightly you can remove it ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 13 14 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 El PanelBasic Skills This chapter introduces you to the basics of working with programs and documents on your V37 Using the Stylus Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the V37 touch screen NOTE You can extend the stylus to hold it more comfortably Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options e 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 e Press and hold Press and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actio
25. avorites 3 Tap the AvantGo Channels link Tap the Activate button Follow the directions on the screen You will need to synchronize your V37 with your PC and then tap the My Channels button to complete the AvantGo setup When synchronization is complete tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels To add or remove channels tap the Add or Remove link 68 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 8 Getting Connected This chapter explains how to connect your V37 to the Internet or to a network using a wireless connection In addition the chapter explains how to connect to other mobile devices or your PC using an infrared IR connection Connecting to a Network or the Internet You can connect to a wireless network at work or at home by installing an SDIO 802 11B WiFi network card purchased separately into the V37 s SDIO slot Once connected to a network you can send and receive email messages using Inbox and or access web pages on the Internet using Pocket Internet Explorer See Creating a Wireless Connection to a Network below for information about using a wireless connection Creating a Wireless Connection to a Network You first need to install an 802 11B WiFi SDIO network card purchased separately For instructions on inserting and using the SDIO WiFi or network card see the owner s manual for the card NOTE Make sure your SDIO card is compatible with SDIO Now t
26. cally Tap to choose from Priority predefined subjects Status Not Completed Starts None Due None Occurs Reminder Notes is a good place for RM I1l2 3 a sTe v e 9 o maps and drawings Bou 2 Using the Input panel enter a description 3 You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field If the Input panel is open you will need to hide it to see all available fields 4 To assign the task to a category tap Categories then select a category from the list In the task list you can display tasks by category 5 To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see Notes Capturing Thoughts and Ideas later in this chapter 6 Tap OK to return to the task list 50 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list a summary screen displays To change the task tap Edit Send status report View task details Starts 8 18 2000 8 18 2000 Tap to show or hide additional Send to the whole team using the new summary information format View notes Tap to change task ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 51 Notes Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Quickly capture thoughts reminders ideas drawings and phone numbers with Notes You can create a written note or a recording You can also include a recording in a note If a note is already
27. card is compatible with your Pocket PC V37 compatible with SDIO Now technology developed by bSquare Inc Make sure that you have installed the proper drivers for your V37 In the Properties for your network card make sure that you have correctly configured the IP settings and the addresses of your DNS servers and or WINS servers Your network administrator can verify this Make sure that you have added necessary server information Tap mj and then Settings Tap the Connections tab and then tap Network Adapters Select the installed network card usually the card s name and enter any necessary information Most networks use DHCP to assign IP addresses dynamically you should not have to change or enter any IP address unless you network administrator instructs you to do so Verify with your network administrator that your user name and password are correct Verify with your network administrator that the network you are trying to connect to is available or try to connect to it from another computer You may need to change the device name if you are trying to connect to a network and cannot because another device with the same name is already connected To change the device name tap pj and then Settings Tap the System tab tap About and then tap the Device ID tab Infrared Connection Problems 76 Transfer only one file or no more than 25 contact cards at a time Position the IR ports so that they line up at a distance less t
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29. ch programs and close screens The Navigation bar and Start menu Tap to change Volume or Mute all sounds 19 05 Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used Tap to select a program Tap to see additional programs Tap to customize the device Use the Command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs The Command bar includes menu names buttons and the Input Panel button To create a new item in the current program tap New To see the name of a button press and hold the stylus on the button Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out The Command bar New button Input Panel button Buttons Menu names 18 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Running Programs Depending on the program you want to run you can Tap Sj or tap Start at the top of the screen and select from the menu You can customize which programs you see on this menu For information see section Customizing Your V37 in Chapter 3 e Tap Sj and then tap Programs to access additional programs Tap the icon to run the program e Press program buttons on the front of your V37 to open the program The icons on the buttons identify the programs they are associated with You can customize which programs are associated with the buttons For information see the section Customizing Your V37 in Chapter 3 The following table contains a partial list of the program icons on your V37 Icon P
30. crush puncture or dispose of the battery in fire or water 80 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 About the AC Adapter CAUTION Only use the AC adapter PHIHONG PSCOR 050 supplied with your Pocket PC V37 Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and or danger NOTE This product is intended to be supplied with a Listed Power Unit marked LPS and output rated 5 V DC 900 mA minimum The AC adapter is designed to ensure your personal safety and to be compatible with this equipment Please follow these guidelines e Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet e Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter Avoid locations with restricted airflow e Connect the adapter to a proper power source The voltage and grounding requirements are found on the product case and or packaging e Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged e Do not attempt to service the unit There are no serviceable parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture About Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge Warning Electrostatic discharges can interfere with the normal functioning of electronic devices Your Pocket PC can behave abnormally owing to such an event resulting in the possible data corruption or loss of unsaved data To recover from this reset your Pocket PC as described in this User Guide NOTE To avoid losing da
31. d in subfolders within subfolders in My Documents may not show up in the list view of some programs When using Notes Pocket Word or Pocket Excel you can also move files by opening the item then tapping Tools or Edit then Rename Move 74 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Screen Problems Screen is off If the screen does not respond even after you press the power button try the following until the problem is solved e Connect the AC adapter to your V37 and to external AC power then Reset your V37 as described in Resetting Your V37 earlier in this chapter Screen responds slowly e Make sure that your V37 is not running out of battery power or running many active programs If the problem still exists reset your V37 as described in Resetting Your V37 earlier in this chapter Screen freezes e Reset your V37 as described in Resetting Your V37 earlier in this chapter Screen is hard to read e Make sure that the backlight of the display is on e Move to a location with enough light e If you are having a hard time reading a document on the screen try adjusting the zoom percentage or text size In Notes tap Tools and select a zoom percentage In Pocket Word and Pocket Excel tap View tap Zoom then select a zoom Percentage In Pocket Internet Explorer tap View tap Text Size then select a size In Calendar Contacts and Tasks tap Tools tap Options then select User large font Inaccurate response to s
32. e Message tab select your options If you want to organize messages into additional sub folders tap Tools then tap Manage Folders to create new folders To move a message to another folder in the message list press and hold the message then tap Move on the pop up menu ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 55 56 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 a 6 Companion Programs This chapter tells you about Microsoft Pocket Word and Microsoft Pocket Excel Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your PC to give you easy access to copies of your documents You can create new documents on your V37 or you can copy documents from your PC IMPORTANT Synchronize documents between your PC and your V37 regularly so that you have the most up to date content in both locations Using Pocket Word 1 On the Start tap Programs and then tap the Pocket Word icon 2 Type the name of a document in the file list or tap New to open a blank document NOTE To open a template rather than a blank document select a template for new documents Tap on the Tools menu tap Options then browse to select the default template When you tap New the template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided You can open only one document at a time when you open a second document you will be asked to save the first You can save a document you create or edit in a variety of formats including Pocket Word psw Rich Text Format rtf and Pl
33. e purchased from a variety of third party vendors SDRAM Memory Allocation The V37 has 64 MB of SDRAM memory e For the USA and European models 27 5 MB is used by the Pocket PC 2002 Operating System applications and drivers For the Asian models 35 5 MB is used by the Pocket PC 2002 Operating System applications and drivers e The remaining memory is available for user applications and file storage 36 5MB for the USA and Europe V37 models and 28 5MB for the Asian V37 models 32 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Memory Map for 64MB SDRAM USA and European Models Flash ROM Image allocated for 24 0 MB 32 0 MB Pocket PC 2002 Operating System and applications Asian Models Description Drivers 3 5 MB 3 5 MB Available for user applications and 36 5 MB 28 5 MB file storage Total Memory 64 0 MB 64 0 MB NOTE The USA and European V37 models have an additional 36 MB of Flash ROM memory available for file storage called My Flash Disk The Asian V37 models have an additional 31 MB of Flash ROM memory available for file storage This additional Flash ROM is smaller because the Asian operating systems require more space ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 33 Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your V37 helps you quickly locate information To find a file on the Start menu tap Find Enter the text you want to find select a data type and then tap Go to start the search NOTE To quickl
34. echnology developed by bSquare Inc 1 If applicable obtain the following information from your network administrator user name password and domain name 2 You do not need to create a new connection on your V37 The first time you install the SDIO network card Network Settings appears automatically so you can configure the network card Most networks use DHCP so you should not have to change settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so If you need to change settings do the following Tap OK If it does not appear to change settings later tap 7 and tap Settings On the Connections tab tap Network Adapters tap the adapter you want to change and tap Properties 3 Tap E tap Settings and tap the Connections tab From My network card connects to list tap Work and tap OK ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 69 Creating a Wireless Connection to the Internet You first need to install an 802 11B WiFi SDIO network card purchased separately For instructions on inserting and using the SDIO WiFi or network card see the owner s manual for the card NOTE Make sure your SDIO card is compatible with SDIO Now technology developed by bSquare Inc 1 If applicable obtain the following information from your ISP Internet Service Provider user name password and domain name 2 You do not need to create a new connection on your V37 The first time you install the SDIO network card Network Settings appears automatical
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36. en prompted connect your V37 to your PC using the USB cradle as follows 1 Place the V37 in the USB cradle 2 Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the USB plug 3 Connect the USB cable to your PC The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear i t 5 Follow the on screen instructions to to complete the USB driver installation The V37 will automatically connect to your PC 6 Follow the on screen instructions to synchronize the V37 with your PC After your first synchronization the data you have stored on your PC such as Calendar Contacts and Tasks is copied to your V37 You re now ready to take it along with you when you go For more information on ActiveSync see Chapter 4 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 5 Register Your Product Go to www ViewSonic com to register your V37 You will need to know the serial number of your V37 see the back of the V37 To help with identification in the event of theft or loss keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase For More Information For information on See this source Complete information for operating the V37 V37 User Guide In addition to the paper version the User Guide is also available as a PDF file on the ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Companion CD Programs on your Pocket PC V37 User Guide or ActiveSync Help on your PC Additional programs that can be installed on your Pocket PC ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Companion CD Connec
37. esired Find option Reader highlights found text on the page To close Find tap outside the box To return to your original page tap the title and then tap Return on the popup menu e Copy Text You can copy text from books that support this feature into any program that accepts text On a book page select the text you want to copy Then tap Copy Text on the pop up menu The text can be pasted into the program of your choice 62 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 e Bookmarks When you add a bookmark to a book a color coded bookmark icon appears in the right margin You can add multiple bookmarks to a book Then from anywhere in the book tap the bookmark icon to go to the bookmarked page Highlights When you highlight text it appears with a colored background e Notes When you attach a note to text you enter the text in a note pad that appears on top of the book page A Note icon displays in the left margin To show or hide the note tap the icon e Drawings When you add a drawing a Drawing icon appears in the bottom left corner of the page and drawing tools appear across the bottom of the page Draw by dragging your stylus NOTE To see a list of a book s annotations including bookmarks highlights text notes and drawings tap Annotations Index on the book s cover page You can tap an entry in the list to go to the annotated page Removing a Book When you finish reading a book you can delete it to conserve space on your V37
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40. han 20 cm 8 inches but more than 5 cm 2 inches apart Make sure that there are no obstacles between the two IR ports Adjust the room lighting Some types of light interfere with IR communications Try moving to a different location or turning off some lights ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Care and Maintenance Taking good care of your V37 will ensure trouble free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your V37 General Guidelines Keep your V37 away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures Avoid exposing your V37 to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time Do not place anything on top of your V37 as this may damage the display Do not drop your V37 Store your V37 in a protective case when not in use The screen surface is easily scratched Use only the stylus to tap on the screen Avoid touching it with your fingers pens or pencils Never clean your V37 with the power on Use a soft lint free cloth moistened with water to wipe the screen and the exterior of your V37 Never use paper towels to clean the screen Travel Guidelines Before traveling with your V37 back up your data As an added precaution bring along a backup copy Turn off your V37 and disconnect all external devices Make sure that the battery is fully charged Take the AC adapter with you Use the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery recharger Hand carry your V37 in a protective case Co
41. hone Bready Richard rich amp proseware e numbers and e mail addresses Tap to display or edit the Create Copy contact details Delete Contact Press and hold to display a pop up menu of actions Send E mail to Contact Beam Contact Tap to create a new record NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list tap Tools then tap Options 46 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 1 Tap New Tap to return to the contact list the contact is saved automatically Contacts Name Job title Department Company Work tel Work fax Work addr E mail Scroll to see more fields Notes is a good place for maps and directions 2 Using the Input panel enter a name and other contact information You will need to scroll down to see all available fields 3 To assign the contact to a category scroll to and tap Categories then select a category from the list In the contact list you can display contacts by category 4 To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see Notes Capturing Thoughts and Ideas later in this chapter 5 Tap OK to return to the contact list Finding a Contact There are four ways to find a contact e On the Start menu tap Find enter the contact name select Contacts for the type and then tap Go e Inthe contact list enter a contact name in the box under the Navigation bar To show all co
42. ime Always use AC power when connecting your V37 to your PC Note that your V37 will not auto suspend while it is connected e Turn off sounds Use the Sounds amp Notifications control panel to turn off all but the most necessary system sounds Avoid using memory card accessories while on battery power Some memory cards use considerable power and will quickly drain your battery Do not listen for infrared transfers Although you can set your Pocket PC to constantly monitor the IR port for files sent from other devices doing so will quickly drain your batteries Managing Memory Your V37 uses two kinds of memory storage and program memory RAM and optional memory cards Storage and Program Memory RAM Random Access Memory on your V37 is shared between storage memory and program memory Storage memory is used to store the data you create and additional programs you install Program memory is used to run programs on your V37 Your V37 automatically manages the allocation between storage and program memory However in some situations such as when the memory is running out your V37 may not be able to automatically adjust the allocation Memory Cards Memory cards are small removable flash storage cards that enable you to expand the memory of your V37 You can use memory cards for backup storage archives or to transfer large files to other devices Your V37 supports Secure Digital memory cards Memory cards can b
43. ired to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC rules Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canada Interference Causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement Canadien sur le mat riel brouileur ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 79 European Regulatory Notice Products with the CE mark comply with both the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as mandated by Directive 93 68 ECC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards EN55022 Radio disturbance characteristics EN55024 Immunity characteristics EN6100 3 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions EN6100 3 3 Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low voltage supply system EN60950 Product Safety Battery Replacement A Lithium Ion battery in this Pocket PC maintains system configuration information In the event that the battery fails to maintain system configuration we recommend that you call your local dealer The battery must be replaced by authorized service personnel Contact your dealer or ViewSonic for service contact information Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself WARNING This unit contains a Lithium lon battery that is not user replaceable To reduce risk of fire or burns do not disassemble
44. iving Information 1 Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range 2 Tap E tap Programs then tap Infrared Receive 3 Have the owner of the other device send the information to you Your V37 will automatically receive it 70 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common V37 problems you may encounter when using the device It also provides guidelines on taking care of your V37 NOTE If you encounter a problem you cannot solve contact your reseller or ViewSonic Customer Support See the Customer Support section at the end of this chapter Resetting your V37 CAUTION Resetting will cause unsaved data to be lost Resetting your V37 is similar to restarting your PC It restarts the operating system but you will lose any unsaved data Occasionally you may need to reset your V37 For example you should reset your V37 e After you restore data from your PC e When your V37 stops responding In other words it appears to be frozen or locked up Follow this procedure to reset your V37 1 Remove the memory card if installed ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 71 2 Unscrew the cap at the top of the stylus Use the pointed tip of the cap to press the reset button on the side of your V37 Restoring Factory Defaults In some cases you may need to restore your V37 to the factory default settings by clearing the memory RAM from you
45. ksheet as possible Tap View and then tap Full Screen To exit full screen mode tap Restore e If your workbook contains sensitive information you can protect it with a password To do so open the workbook tap Edit and then tap Password e Show or hide window elements Tap View then tap the elements you want to show or hide 58 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 e Freeze panes on a worksheet First select the cell where you want to freeze panes Tap View and then tap Freeze Panes You might want to freeze the top and furthest left panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet e Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet Tap View and then tap Split Then drag the split bar to where you want it To remove the split tap View and then tap Remove Split e Show and hide rows and columns To hide a row or column select a cell in the row or column you want to hide tap Format tap Column then tap Hide To show a hidden row or column tap Tools tap Go To then type a reference that is in the hidden row or column Tap Format then tap Row or Column then tap Unhide Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Microsoft Windows Media Player for V37 to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your V37 or on a network To switch to Windows Media Player for V37 tap and tap Windows Media Tap to display the WindowsMedia com website f Windows Media Player Tap to
46. ly so you can configure the network card Most networks use DHCP so you should not have to change settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so If you need to change settings do the following Tap OK If it does not appear to change settings later tap 7 and tap Settings On the Connections tab tap Network Adapters tap the adapter you want to change and tap Properties 3 Tap E tap Settings and tap the Connections tab From the My network card connects to list tap The Internet and tap OK Using an Infrared Connection An infrared IR connection will allow you use your V37 to exchange information such as contacts and appointments with other mobile devices as well as your PC For more information see Using Microsoft ActiveSync in Chapter 4 Use the infrared IR port on the V37 to exchange send receive files with another mobile device Sending Information 1 Switch to the program in which you created the item you want to send then locate the item in the list 2 Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range CAUTION If the devices are too far apart or if something blocks the path between the two ports data might not be sent or received correctly 3 Press and hold the item then tap Beam Item on the pop up menu NOTE You can also send items but not folders from File Explorer Press and hold the item you want to send then tap Beam File on the pop up menu Rece
47. n 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 In the Inbox program you can add a recording to an email message To create a recording 1 Hold the V37 s microphone about three inches from your mouth 2 Press and hold the record button on the left side of the unit If the speaker is not muted a beep indicates that your V37 is recording The notification LED at the top of the unit glows red while recording is in progress 3 While holding down the record button speak into the microphone 4 To stop recording release the record button Two beeps will sound The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon NOTE You can also make a recording by tapping the Record button on the Recording toolbar To play a recording e Tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note Indicates an embedded recording Business Proposal Tap to begin recording i RE at Tap to show or hide the Recording toolbar 28 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Recording Formats Your V37 supports several formats for voice notes The formats vary in both the quality of the recording and the size of the sound file When selecting a recording format you should consider the quality you need as well as how much storage memory the recording will use on your V37 Not all recording formats are compatible with other software or computers
48. nc on your PC and ActiveSync is configured to allow a USB connection You can keep your V37 in the cradle when you are not carrying it with you which keeps it charged and synchronized For instructions on connecting see Installing Microsoft ActiveSync in Chapter 1 Connecting by Infrared You can use the IR port to synchronize data with your PC in place of using the cable IR ports can be found on many notebook computers however on a PC you may need to install and configure an IR port To install the port follow the manufacturer s instructions For complete instructions on connecting to your PC by infrared refer to ActiveSync Help on your PC ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 41 42 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 5 Pocket Outlook This chapter introduces you to the basics of Microsoft Pocket Outlook including Calendar Contacts Tasks Notes and Inbox Scheduling Appointments Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments including meetings and other events You can check your appointments in one of several views Agenda Day Week Month and Year and easily switch views by using the View menu 3 Calendar t 7 25 XO Aug 06 00 BO rwrrs 3 Tap to go to Today Lunch w Adam Tap to display or edit the 12 00p 1 00p Corner Cafe appointment details Status Meeting 3 00p 4 00p Tap to create a new appointment NOTE You can customize the Calendar display for example change the first day of the week b
49. nch w Adam 12 00p 1 00p Sun 8 6 2000 View appointment details Corner Cafe Remember portfolio View Tap to change appointment Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook The meeting notice will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your email server Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools and then Options If you send and receive email messages through ActiveSync select ActiveSync To schedule a meeting 1 Create an appointment 2 In the appointment details hide the Input panel and then tap Attendees 3 From the list of email addresses in Contacts select the meeting attendees The meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the Outbox folder For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests see Calendar Help and Inbox Help on your V37 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 45 Managing Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for whether you are at home or on the road Using the IR port on the V37 you can quickly share Contacts information with users of Pocket PCs and other mobile devices Select the category of contacts you want to display in the list Contacts Tap and enter part of aname to quickly find it in the list Barr Adam 206 555 1212 w Tap to see additional p
50. ns available for that item On the pop up menu that appears tap the action you want to perform och ViewSonic S ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 15 Today Screen When you turn on your V37 for the first time each day or after 4 hours of inactivity you will see the Today screen On the Today screen you can see ata glance important information for the day You can also display the Today screen by tapping fj and then tapping Today Navigation Bar Tap to switch Tap to change Volume or Mute all sounds to a program Tap to change date and time Tap to open an item Your day at a glance Tap to create a new item Tap to view connection status Command Bar 16 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Status Icons When the Today screen is displayed you may see the following status icons on the Command bar or Navigation bar In most cases you can tap a status icon to display the associated control panel or more information related to the item For example tap 4 to see information about the battery status icon Meaning Speaker is On x Speaker is Off Main battery is low Main battery is very low i Rl Main battery is fully charged Synchronization is beginning or ending Gg ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 17 Navigation Bar and Command Bar The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen It displays the active program and current time and allows you to swit
51. nsult the airlines first before using your V37 on the plane You need to be very careful when using electronic devices during the flight If you plan to travel abroad with your V37 consult your dealer for the appropriate AC adapter for use in your country of destination ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 77 Customer Support For technical support or product service see the table below or contact your reseller IMPORTANT e You will need to provide the product serial number on the back of the V37 e Before sending the V37 out for service be sure to backup all data and remove all third party software See the Data Loss Disclaimer in the Appendix Website Email T Telephone F FAX United States Canada www viewsonic com support vstech viewsonic com www viewsonic com support vstech viewsonic com T 800 688 6688 F 909 468 1202 T 800 688 6688 F 909 468 1202 United Kingdom www viewsoniceurope com service eu viewsoniceurope com T 0800 833 648 F 01794 500801 Europe Middle www viewsoniceurope com Contact your reseller East Baltic service eu viewsoniceurope com countries and North Africa Australia and New www viewsonic com au T 61 2 9929 3955 Zealand service au viewsonic com F 61 2 9929 8393 Singapore India www viewsonic com sg T 65 273 4018 ang Southeast service sg viewsonic com F 65 273 1566 sia Other Asia Pacific www viewsonic com tw T 8
52. ntacts again clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box In the contact list tap the category list labeled All Contacts by default then select the type of contact that you want displayed To show all contacts again select All Contacts To view a contact not assigned to a category select None ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 47 e To view the names of companies your contacts work for in the contact list tap View then tap By Company The number of contacts that work for that company will be displayed to the right of the company name Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list a summary screen displays To change the contact information tap Edit Adam Gabor Programmer R amp D Inspired Technologies View contact details 206 555 1212 Work tel 111 First St Work addr Tap to view notes Tap to change contact information 48 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Tasks Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do Select the category of tasks you want to display in the list Select the sort order of the list Indicates high priority Buy birthday gift Call Maria Proof new proposal Create Copy Delete Task Press and hold to display a pop up menu of actions Beam Task ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Tap to display or edit the task details 49 Creating a Task 1 Tap New Tap to return to the task list the task is saved automati
53. nvert and tap Recognize turned into text on the Pop up menu ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 25 If the conversion is incorrect you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing To do so press and hold the incorrect word tap one word at a time On the pop up menu tap Alternates A menu with a list of alternate words appears Tap the word you want to use or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing Tap the word you want to use Or tap outside the pop up window to return to your original writing Some tips for getting good recognition are listed below e Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line Write the cross of the t and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above Write periods and commas above the line For better recognition use the Tools menu to increase the zoom level to 300 e Write the letters of a word close together and leave big gaps between words e Hyphenated words foreign words that use special characters such as accents and some punctuation cannot be converted e If you add writing to a word to change it such as changing a 3 to an 8 after you attempt to recognize the word the writing you add will not be included if you attempt to recognize the writing again 26 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that y
54. o Exchange or Outlook and then sent from those programs e Email messages in subfolders must be selected in ActiveSync on your PC in order to be transferred Using the Message List Messages you receive are displayed in the message list By default the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list Select the Internet Service Provider and the folder you want to display Inbox Select the sort order for messages Robert Brown M l RE Today s Meetina Tap to open a message Mark as Unread Move To i Press and hold to display a pop Andrew Dic up menu of actions Bradley Beck RE Lunch Reply Q Stuart Mun Reply All PocketPC Forward G Jeff Smith RE Working late Adam Barr Don t forget Tap to connect and to send and receive e mail Tap to connect to the selected Internet Service Provider ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 53 When you receive a message tap it to open it Unread messages are displayed in bold Tap to return to the message list From Robert Brown Subject RE Today s Meeting Sent 4 23 01 8 45 47 AM Just a reminder to bring your individual schedules for the next 2 quarters with you We will be discussing projects and timelines Thanks Bob Tap to delete this message Tap to view the previous or next message Tap to reply to or forward this message IMPORTANT When you synchronize with your PC by default you will receive messages f
55. of a cover page an optional table of contents and the pages of the book Navigation options are listed in the bottom portion of the cover page The first time you open a book you will probably want to go to the first page or to the table of contents if there is one Subsequently whenever you open the book you automatically go to the last page read In addition to the text each book page includes a page number and book title The Call of the Wild TOMER CUR were booming the find thousands Northland Tht Add Bookmark Drag to select text dogs and the Add Highligh and then tap an were heavy AE TRRQNE option muscles by whid dd Note coats to prote dd Drawing frost Find Buck lived Copy Text the sun kissed Sama orara vaney It stood back from the road half hidden among the trees through which glimpses could be caught of the wide cool veranda that ran Tap arrows to turn the page or press and hold page to bring up page title 15 gt You can also page through a book by using the scroll dial on your V37 Using Reader Features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books These options are available from any book page Select text by dragging across the text on the page Then tap an option on the pop up menu as described here e Search for Text Find text in a book by tapping Find on the pop up menu Enter the word you want to search for and tap the d
56. open when you create the recording it will be included in the note as an icon If the note list is displayed the recording will be created as a stand alone recording Bj notes EI CHE X Tap to change the sort order of the list I Business1 8 54 a 424b Outlook Notes1 8 54 a 428b 8 54 a 424b _ Personalt create Copy Tap to change open a note or play a recording Delete Press and hold to display a pop up Select Al menu of actions Send via E mail Beam File Rename Move Tap to record Tap to create a new item Creating a Note 1 Tap New 2 Create your note by writing drawing typing or recording For more information about using the Input panel writing and drawing on the screen and creating recordings see Entering Information in Chapter 2 52 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Inbox Sending and Receiving Email Use the Inbox to send and receive e mail messages with Microsoft Outlook on your PC Synchronizing Email Messages Email messages can be synchronized as part of the general synchronization process To do this you need to enable Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync For information on enabling Inbox synchronization see ActiveSync Help on the PC During synchronization e Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your PC to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on your V37 e Email messages in the Outbox folder on your V37 are transferred t
57. operate either on external AC power or internal battery power Note that you will lose any information programs or settings that you have added if the battery completely runs out of power A fully charged battery should provide power for up to 8 hours of use The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the V37 Using some functions such as some of the multimedia features or a Secure Digital card may consume extra battery power You should recharge the battery when a warning of low power is displayed on your V37 or the V37 will turn off automatically You will need to connect the V37 to external AC power for charging before you can use it again See Chapter 1 for information about powering on your V37 To check the remaining power 1 On the Start menu tap Settings 2 On the System tab tap the Power icon The remaining power is displayed on a status bar in the Power control panel Power Saving Tips Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery s operating time e Turn off the backlight Press and hold the power button to turn off the backlight or use the Backlight control panel to set the backlight to turn off automatically after a short period of inactivity ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 31 e Suspend frequently Use the Power control panel to shorten the length of continuous idle time before your V37 auto suspends Press the power button to turn off your V37 when it is not in use even for a short t
58. ou need to do to use it Using Microsoft ActiveSync NOTE ActiveSync is already installed on your V37 You need to install ActiveSync on your PC For information on installing ActiveSync see Step 5 of the Quick Start procedure in Chapter 1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Microsoft ActiveSync allows you to synchronize the information on your PC with information on your V37 Synchronization compares the data on the two sides and updates both computers with the most recent information For example you can e Keep your Pocket Outlook Contacts Calendar and Tasks databases up to date by synchronizing your V37 with Microsoft Outlook data on your PC IMPORTANT Outlook must be installed on your PC in order to synchronize your email data e Synchronize email messages in your V37 Inbox with email messages in Microsoft Outlook on your PC e Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your V37 and PC Your files will be automatically converted to the correct format With ActiveSync you can also e Back up and restore your V37 data Copy rather than synchronize files between your V37 and PC e Add and remove programs on your V37 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 39 Synchronizing Data Once you have created a synchronization partnership and completed the first synchronization you can initiate synchronization from your V37 Follow this procedure 1 Connect your V37 to your PC See Connecting Your PC in Chapter 1
59. ou write on the screen The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited For example selected drawings can be resized while writing cannot To create a drawing cross three ruled lines on your first stroke A drawing box appears Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing New Edit Tools 3l You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing Tap Tools then choose a zoom level If you want to edit or format a drawing you must select it first To select a drawing press and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears To select multiple drawings deselect the Pen button and then drag to select the drawings you want You can cut copy and paste selected drawings by pressing and holding the selected drawing and then tapping an editing command on the pop up menu or by tapping the command on the Edit menu To resize a drawing make sure the Pen button is not selected and then drag a selection handle ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 27 Recording a Message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen you can also quickly capture thoughts reminders and phone numbers by recording a message In Calendar Tasks and Contacts you can include a recording in the Notes tab In the Notes program you ca
60. p the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your choices Options Block Recognizer Keyboard Letter Recognizer Transcriber t n prawn oor Input Panel button Select an input method Tap to see your choices When you use the Input Panel your V37 anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the Input Panel When you tap the displayed word ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 21 it is inserted into your text at the insertion point The more you use your V37 the more words it learns to anticipate Tap here if this is the right word NOTE To change word suggestion options such as the number of words suggested at one time tap Setting on the Start menu On the Personal tab tap Input then tap the Word Completion tab Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer you can use the stylus to input characters and words To type with Block Recognizer 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then tap Block Recognizer 2 Write a letter in the box When you write a letter it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer open Block Recognizer and then tap the question mark next to the writing area Soft Keyboard The Soft Keyboard is an on screen keyboard displayed at the bottom of the screen To type with the soft keyboard 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then tap Keyboard 2 On the keyboard
61. p to add or delete a folder or Favorite link You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your PC If the page is not on your V37 it will be dimmed in the Favorites list You will need to synchronize with your PC again to download the page to your V37 or connect to the Internet to view the page Browsing the Internet To connect and start browsing do one of the following e Tap the Favorites button and then tap the favorite you want to view e Tap View and then tap Address Bar In the address bar that appears at the top of the screen enter the Web address you want to visit and then tap Go Tap the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses The Mobile Favorites Folder Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites folder in Internet Explorer on your PC will be synchronized with your Pocket PC This folder is created automatically when you install ActiveSync 66 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Favorite Links During synchronization the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your PC is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your V37 Both computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite only the link and not the page will be downloaded to your V37 and you must connect to your ISP or network to view the content For more information on synchronization see Acti
62. r V37 For example you should clear the memory e When your V37 does not respond after being reset e When you forget your password Clearing the memory means all data you have entered in RAM including all files system settings and additional programs you have installed will be erased Programs installed to ROM at the factory are not affected CAUTION e To ensure the integrity of your data should it be necessary to clear the memory you are advised to regularly back up to your PC using ActiveSync or to an optional SD card using the backup application For more information on backing up data see Backing Up Data in Chapter 3 e Do not push the battery switch unless it is necessary 72 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Follow this procedure to clear the memory from your V37 1 Disconnect all cables including the AC adapter from your V37 2 Unscrew the cap at the top of the stylus Use the pointed tip of the cap to push the battery switch to the OFF up position 3 Wait for three 3 minutes then push the battery switch to the ON down position 4 The Notification indicator will flash red for approximately 30 seconds and then your V37 will automatically turn on and display the Welcome Wizard screen NOTE If the battery runs completely out of power and is not re charged in time the memory of your V37 will be cleared Power Problems Power does not turn on when using battery power e The remaining battery power
63. rogram Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your V37 and PC Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues Inbox Send and receive email messages Pocket Internet Browse Web and WAP Wide Area Protocol sites Explorer and download new programs and files from the Internet Notes Create handwritten or typed notes drawings and recordings Tasks Keep track of your tasks Pocket Excel Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks created on your PC Pocket Word BRO D 9 Gg 9 Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your PC ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 19 Pop up Menus With pop up menus you can quickly choose an action for an item For example you can use the pop up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact make a copy of a contact or send an email message to a contact The actions in the pop up menus vary from program to program To access a pop up menu press and hold the stylus on the name of the item that you want to perform the action on When the menu appears lift the stylus then tap the action you want to perform Or tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an action C Send status report Buy birthday gift Call Maria Proof new proposal mm i Schedule massage Press and hold to display the pop
64. rom the last three days only the first 100 lines of each new message and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size The original messages remain on your PC 54 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 To compose a message do the following 1 Tap New 2 Inthe To field enter an email of one or more recipients separating them with a semicolon or select a name from the contact list by tapping the Address Book button All email addresses entered in the email fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book Tap to send the message RACO SendfSubj lt gt Tap to show or hide the complete header Tap to show or hide the recording toolbar Tap to display the Address Book Tap to insert common frequently used messages 3 Compose your message To enter preset or frequently used messages tap My Text and select a message 4 Tap Send when you have finished the message If you are working offline the message is moved to the Outbox folder and is sent the next time you connect The message is placed in the Outbox folder on your device Managing Email Messages and Folders By default messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created Inbox Deleted Items Drafts Outbox and Sent Items The Deleted Items folder contains messages that were deleted from the V37 The behavior of the Deleted and Sent Items folders depends on the options you have chosen In the message list tap Tools then tap Options On th
65. rope for two 2 years for all parts except software and two 2 years for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase ViewSonic Pocket PC Warranty V1 0 Release Date September 9 2002 TO raroa0ce 82 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Specifications Processor Processor Intel X Scale PXA255 Speed 400 MHz Cache 32 KB Data 32 KB Instruction Memory RAM 64 MB SDRAM 36 MB user accessible ROM 64 MB NAND Flash memory Operating System Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Premium Edition LCD Screen Type Transflective TFT Luminance 50 Cd m Nits typical Backlight 6 LEDs Resolution 320 x 240 Screen Size 3 5 inches Colors Up to 64K colors Video Chip Integrated with X Scale PXA250 Audio Features Voice Recording Mono MP3 Playback support SD Card Slot Supports SD memory and SDIO Now compatible card Input Output Touch Panel Resistive Touch Panel Input Method Stylus pen On Screen keyboard and Handwriting recognition software Microphone Built in mono Speaker Built in Headphones 3 5 mm mini jack USB USB 1 1 Client for ActiveSync Infrared IrDA SIR 115 2 kbps Serial UART 16650 for ActiveSync Cradle 22 pin cradle connector AC DC 5V 1 A DC jack Indicators Color LED Amber charging Red blinking notification Power Battery Lithium lon 900 mAh Active Mode up to 8 hours Backlight Off Suspend Mode aprox 14 days Replace battery at service center NOTE memory state is maintained for approx
66. s ranging from custom business applications and system utilities to games and entertainment Some programs are available from software vendors or on the Web Install only programs designed specifically to run on a Pocket PC personal digital assistant and or a Windows Powered Pocket PC You cannot run programs designed for Windows on your V37 In addition you may need a version of the program designed specifically for the X Scale processor used by your V37 Install software to your V37 by first loading the installation files onto your PC Use ActiveSync on your PC to transfer and install programs to the storage memory RAM in your V37 Removing Programs To free storage memory on your V37 you can remove programs you no longer use Only programs that are stored in RAM can be removed Programs pre installed in Flash ROM cannot be removed however these programs do not use storage memory To remove a program 1 On the Start menu tap Settings 2 On the System tab tap Remove Programs 3 Select the program in the list and then tap Remove NOTE If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs use File Explorer on your V37 Locate the program press and hold the stylus on the program and then tap Delete on the pop up menu 36 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Backing Up Data To prevent loss of data you should back up your V37 frequently Your V37 comes with two programs for backing up data e Microsoft ActiveSync Ac
67. see the last time content was downloaded to your PC and you can manually download if needed NOTE You can add a button to the Internet Explorer toolbar for creating mobile favorites In Internet Explorer on your PC on the View menu click Toolbars and then click Customize Conserving Memory Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your V37 Follow these tips to minimize the amount of memory used ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 67 Use ActiveSync settings to turn off pictures and sounds for the Mobile Favorites information type or to stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to your V37 For more information see ActiveSync Help Limit the number of downloaded linked pages In Internet Explorer on the PC right click the mobile favorite you want to change and then click Properties On the Download tab specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download Using AvantGo Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular Web sites You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your V37 Then you synchronize your V37 with your PC or connect to the Internet to download the content For more information visit the AvantGo Web site To 1 sign up for AvantGo In ActiveSync options on the PC turn on synchronization for the AvantGo information type In Pocket Internet Explorer on your V37 tap the Favorites button to display your list of f
68. t PC V37 Rear Components Ref Component Q Battery Switch Description Restores your V37 to the factory default settings and clears all data stored in RAM NOTE Always leave the switch in the ON down position unless you need to perform a hard reset ViewSonic PocketPC V37 Left Side Components Ref Component Description Q Lanyard Eyelet Lanyard attaches to this opening Scroll Dial Selects the highlighted item or scrolls up or down in a document Record Button Record voice notes by pressing and holding this button Stereo Headphone Connects stereo headphones Connector Reset Switch Restarts your V37 NOTE Unscrew the rear cap of the stylus and use the pointed end of the cap to reset the V37 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 9 Top Components Ref Component Description IR Port Beams files to or from other mobile devices using infrared IR SD Memory SDIO Card Slot Accepts an optional Secure Digital card for extended memory capacity or an SDIO Now compatible 802 11b WiFi card Power Button Turns your V37 On or Off or turns the backlight On or Off by pressing and holding this button L2 9 Q Stylus Slot Stores the stylus when it is not in use Bottom Components Ref Component Cradle Connector Description Connects the V37 to the USB cradle to charge the battery and to synchronize the V37 with your PC 2
69. ta due to electrostatic discharges or other types of events it is recommended that you regularly save and backup data as described in this User Guide ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 81 Limited Warranty Pocket PC Products What the warranty covers ViewSonic warrants its Pocket PC products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period If a Pocket PC product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components ViewSonic provides no warranty for the third party software included with the product For specific warranty information please see the EULAs included with the product ViewSonic does not warrant that software will meet your requirements or that operation of software will be uninterrupted or error free VIEWSONIC AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT How long the warranty is effective ViewSonic Pocket PCs are warranted for one 1 year for all parts except software and one 1 year for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser What the
70. ta loss or damage to the battery in case the battery has been kept in a discharged state for too long A starting Your V37 Press the power button to turn the V37 on The first time you start your V37 the Welcome Wizard screen appears The wizard s on screen instructions will lead you through the setup process Follow the instructions to complete the process and begin using your V37 5 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync A key component of your V37 is the Microsoft ActiveSynce program With Microsoft ActiveSync you can synchronize the information on your PC with information on your V37 and update both with the most recent information ActiveSync is already installed on your V37 You need to install ActiveSync on your PC Follow the procedure below 4 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 IMPORTANT e Before installation make sure you have Microsoft Outlook installed on your PC If you do not have Outlook you can install Outlook 2000 from the provided ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Companion CD e Do not connect your V37 to your PC before ActiveSync is installed 1 Turn on your PC 2 Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync Utility CD into the CD ROM drive of your PC The ActiveSync installation screen should open immediately If this does not happen double click Setup exe and go to Step 3 3 Click the arrow on the first screen to enter the main screen Click Start Here then click Install ActiveSync 3 5 Click Install to start the installation 4 Wh
71. ting to and synchronizing with aPC V37 User Guide or online Help Tap Help on the Start menu to view Help ViewSonic Customer Support Chapter 9 of the V37 User Guide Troubleshooting V37 User Guide Last minute updates and technical information The Read Me files in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on your PC or the ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Companion CD The latest on Windows Powered Pocket PCs The Microsoft Mobile Devices Web site www microsoft com mobile pocketpc ViewSonic PocketPC V37 Hardware Features The illustrations below introduce you to the various buttons connectors ports and other features of your V37 Front Components Q ViewSonic ols OG Qo z E Ref Component Touch Screen Description Selects menu commands or input text Program Buttons Provides a quick way to run a specific program By default they are Notes Calendar Contact and Tasks buttons left to right Microphone Receives sound and voice to record voice notes Navigation Pad Move up down left or right in a document Speaker Sends out music or audible reminders and alerts Battery Charge Glows amber when battery is being charged and turns Off 0000 0 Indicator when battery is fully charged Notification Informs you about scheduled appointments alarms Indicator reminders and voice recording status ViewSonic Pocke
72. tiveSync enables you to back up data to your PC You can back up all data on your V37 or only your PIM databases Calendar Contacts and Tasks You can set ActiveSync to back up automatically each time you connect or you can back up manually whenever you choose For more information see ActiveSync Help on your PC e Backup Backup enables you to back up all data stored in the internal RAM memory on your V37 You can save the backup file on an optional Secure Digital memory card Using Backup Backup gives you added flexibility in backing up your valuable data With Backup you can back up all data in RAM You can save the backup file to an optional SD memory card so you can safeguard your data even while you are traveling or away from your PC NOTE An internal storage device called My Flash Disk is included When using Backup you can choose this disk as your target backup device Backing up data using Backup 1 Close all running applications and insert a memory card 2 Disconnect your V37 from your PC 3 On the Start menu on your V37 tap Programs and then tap the Backup icon 4 Tap Backup then tap Next 5 Tap your preference of storage media for backing up your data then tap Next 6 Tap the item you want to back up then tap Next 7 Tap Backup then tap Yes to start the backup process 8 Remove the memory card after the backup is complete CAUTION e Never delete the backup file in the memory card If the back
73. tylus taps Realign the touch screen Tap jand tap Settings Tap System tab then tap Align Screen If you cannot realign the touch screen turn off the V37 Press and hold the scroll dial then press the power button to turn on the V37 You should now be able to start the touch screen alignment process V37Connection Problems USB Cradle Connection Problems e Make sure that you have installed the correct version of ActiveSync on your desktop PC Install the version ActiveSync included with your V37 e Make sure that your V37 and your desktop PC are turned on Make sure that you do not have any other active connections e When using the USB cradle make sure that your V37 is properly seated ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 75 Make sure that the cable is securely plugged into the USB port on your desktop PC Connect the USB cable directly to your desktop PC do not run the cable through a USB hub Make sure that the USB connection is enabled in ActiveSync on your desktop PC If the USB connection is already enabled disable the USB connection close the Connection Settings window and then reopen and re enable the USB connection Reset your V37 before connecting the USB cable See Resetting Your V37 earlier in this chapter Always disconnect your V37 before you restart your desktop PC Connect only one V37 or personal digital assistant to your desktop PC at a time Network Connection Problems Make sure that the SDIO network
74. up file is deleted the backup data will be lost and cannot be restored e When you use the backup file to restore information information on your V37 is replaced with the information stored in the backup file If you have created files on your V37 since the last backup and do not want to delete these files during the restore process move the files from your V37 to your PC or to an optional memory card before restoring the information ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 37 Restoring data using Backup 1 Close all running applications and insert a memory card with the backup data Disconnect your V37 from your PC On the Start menu tap Programs then tap the Backup icon Tap Restore then tap Yes Tap your preference of storage media for restoring your data then tap Next Tap the item you want to restore then tap Next Tap Restore then tap Yes to start the restore process oN O a Fk WO M Remove the memory card after the restore process is complete and reset your V37 IMPORTANT When you restore data your V37 must have the same regional settings that it had when you completed the backup otherwise you will not be able to restore the files To change regional settings on the Start menu tap Settings and then tap the Regional Settings icon on the System tab Select your region from the drop down list 38 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 4 Microsoft ActiveSync This chapter tells you what the Microsoft ActiveSync program is and what y
75. veSync Help on your PC Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later on your PC you can download mobile favorites to your V37 When you synchronize your PC and V37 the content of your mobile favorites is downloaded to your V37 so that you can view pages while you are not connected to your ISP or your network Use the Internet Explorer plug in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites quickly To create a mobile favorite 1 In Internet Explorer on your PC click Tools and then click Create To change the link name enter a new name in the Name box To change how often the mobile favorite is updated select a desired update schedule under Update 2 Click OK Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your PC 3 If you want to download the pages that are linked to the mobile favorite you just created right click the mobile favorite and then click Properties On the Download tab specify the number of links deep you want to download To conserve memory on your V37 download only one level of links 4 Synchronize your V37 and PC Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your V37 NOTE If you do not specify an updated schedule you must manually download content to keep the information updated on your PC and V37 Before synchronizing in Internet Explorer or your PC click Synchronize on the Tools menu You will
76. witch on the back of your Pocket PC V37 should be switched to the ON down position If this is not the case please set it to ON 1 Make sure that the V37 is turned off 2 Unscrew the cap at the top of the stylus Use the pointed tip of the cap to slide the battery switch to the ON down position 3 The Notification indicator will flash red for approximately 30 seconds and then your V37 will automatically turn on and display the Welcome Wizard screen IMPORTANT Keep the battery switch set to ON down position unless you need to restore factory defaults 3 Charging the Battery Connect your V37 to an AC power source Plug the V37 into the USB cradle NOTE You can also connect the V37 directly to the AC adapter without using the USB cradle For more information see Battery Charging Options in this chapter Q Plug the appropriate end of the AC adapter into the power connector on the USB cable NOTE For information about battery replacement see page 82 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 3 Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a grounded AC outlet is y Pocket PC The battery charging indicator lights amber when charging is in progress 4 Fully charging may require a couple of hours The amber battery charging indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged NOTE Whenever possible charge the battery by connecting the V37 to an AC power source This will keep the battery charged and prevent da
77. y find information that is taking up storage space on your V37 select Larger than 64KB under Type You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your V37 and to organize these files into folders On the Start menu tap Programs and then tap File Explorer Tap to change folders y File Explorer 11 31 Del My Device v Nome Select the sort order for the list My Documents 4 Tap the folder name to open it Program Files Temp Windows mdmlog4 10 24 01 1028 Refresh View All Files Paste Paste Shortcut New Folder Press and hold to create a new folder 34 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Customizing Your V37 You can customize the settings of the V37 to your own preferences Tap Start then tap Settings You can tap any of the icons on the Personal System or Connections tabs to customize your V37 The customization options are as follows Options Description PERSONAL Buttons Assigns your favorite programs to the program buttons and sets the repeat rate of the scroll dial Input Sets the settings related to Block Recognizer soft keyboard Letter Recognizer and Transcriber input methods Menus Selects the items that appear on the Start menu and the New menu on the Today screen Owner Saves your personal information Information Password Sets the password to your V37 to protect the stored data Sounds amp Sets the conditions and types
78. y tapping Options on the Tools menu ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 43 Creating an Appointment 1 In Day or Week view tap the desired date and time for the appointment 2 Tap New Tap to return to the calendar the appointment is saved automatically Ey Erne Tap to choose from predefined text Subject Location Tap to choose from previously Starts 8 6 00 12 00 PM entered locations Ends 8 6 00 1 00 PM Tap to select a time Type I Tap to select a date Occurs Once Reminder Remind me 15 minute s Categories Appointment Notes Notes is a good place for wai 2 3141516 718 9 01 Te maps and directions rely rT 3 When using the Input panel tap first to select the field and then enter a description and a location 4 If needed tap the date and time to change them 5 Enter other desired information You will need to hide the Input panel to see all available fields 6 To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see Notes Capturing Thoughts and Ideas later in this chapter 7 Tap OK to return to Calendar NOTE If you select Remind me in an appointment your V37 will remind you according to the options set in the Sounds amp Notifications control panel 44 ViewSonic Pocket PC V37 Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar a summary screen displays To change the appointment tap Edit Lu

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