Audiovox PPC 5050 Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Welcome

Congratulations on the purchase of your Pocket PC phone. With integrated wireless voice and data capabilities you

can keep your most important business and personal information up to date and close at hand. And with the power of

Microsoft® ActiveSync® you can synchronize and download information on your desktop or laptop computer with

your handheld device. With your Pocket PC you can:

• Make and receive phone calls.

• Instantly view the day’s appointments with the touch of a button.

• Send and receive e-mails.

• Download web pages.

• Make handwritten notes

Finding Information

This book describes your device hardware, provides an overview of the programs on your device, and explains how to

connect your device to a PC, a network, or the Internet. For instructions on setting up your device, see the Quick

Start Guide. The following table is a guide to additional information to help you use your device.

For information on: See this source:

Programs on your device This User’s Guide and device Help. To view

Help, tap and then Help.

Additional programs that can be installed on the

device

The Pocket PC Companion CD.

Connecting to and synchronizing with a PC The Quick Start Guide or ActiveSync Help on

your PC. To view Help, click Help and then

Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

Last-minute updates and detailed technical

information

The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft

ActiveSync folder on the PC and on the Pocket

PC Companion CD.

Up-to-date information on your Pocket PC http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc

Product & technical support information about

your Power PC Phone other Audiovox

Pocket PC devices.

http://www.audiovox.com/pda

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Contents

Main Pocket PC Phone User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 2: Hardware Features.....................................................................8 Chapter 3:About Your Pocket PC Phone..................................................15 Chapter 5: Getting Connected...................................................................63 Chapter 6: Wireless Data Programs..........................................................66 Chapter 7 : Microsoft ActiveSync .............................................................79 Chapter 8: Microsoft Pocket Outlook .......................................................81 Chapter 9: Companion Programs .............................................................88 Appendix A: Tr oubleshooting ...................................................................98 Appendix B: Regulatory Notices.............................................................103 Chapter 1: Getting Started Welcome Finding Information Chapter 2: Hardware Features Front Panel Components Back Panel Components Bottom Edge Components Accessories Stylus USB Cradle Battery Life Recharging the Battery Page When Your Battery Is Low Maximizing the Battery Operating Time Optional Accessories A) SD and MMC Cards Page Chapter 3: About Your Pocket PC Phone Resetting the Pocket PC Phone and Clearing Memory Backing up Files Page Screen Tapping, Calibration and Re-calibration Today Screen Programs Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-up Menus Notifications Enter Information on Your Device Typing with the soft keyboard: Page Page Page Writing on the Screen Page Drawing on the Screen Recording a Message Finding and Organizing Information Managing Memory Finding Space in Storage memory Customizing Your Pocket PC Customizing the Today Screen Adjusting Settings Changing the Default Button Settings Adding or Removing Programs Page Page Setting the Backlight Setting Power Setting Memory To change memory allocation: Chapter 4: Phone A) About Your Phone About The Dialer Screen Page Checking Your Phone Connection Adjusting the Phone Volume Back Spacing and Deleting B) Basic Dialing Features Making a call Page Page Page Enabling the Speakerphone Mode Page Page Making a Note C) Call Related Features Checking Your Voice Mail Adding and Transferring Contact Information Microsoft Contacts: Adding and transferring contacts Managing Your Call History o f c Viewing call details D) Customizing Your Phone Page Page Location Settings Network System TTY Mode SMS Settings Automatic Answer Button Lock E) Additional Dialing Information To change operators and keep your number: Chapter 5: Getting Connected Connect to the Internet Connect Directly to an E-mail Server Get Help Connecting Chapter 6: Wireless Data Programs Pocket Internet Explorer: Browsing Web and WAP pages Using Pocket Internet Explorer The Mobile Favorites Folder Favorite Links Mobile Favorites Saving Device Memory Using AvantGo Channels MSN Messenger: Instant Messaging Setting Up To change from your Exchange account to your Passport account, and sign in: Working with Contacts Chatting with Contacts Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail or SMS Synchronizing E-mail Messages Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server Using the Message List Managing Messages and Folders Folder behavior with a direct connection to an e-mail server Transferring Items Using Infrared Terminal Services Client Page Tips and Tricks Wireless Modem For Your PC Page Chapter 7 : Microsoft ActiveSync Synchronizing Files Chapter 8: Microsoft Pocket Outlook Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Page Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues Page Tasks: Keeping a To Do List Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Page Chapter 9: Companion Programs Pocket Word Page Pocket Excel Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Microsoft Reader Getting Books on Your Device Using the Library Reading a Book Using Reader Features Removing a Book Picture Page Page Appendix A: Troubleshooting Reset the Pocket PC Phone and Clear Memory Battery loses Power Turning off sounds To turn off notification light: If you forget your password Screen Freezes or Responds Slowly Screen is Blank Page Network Connection Problems Cable and Cradle Connection Problems Appendix B: Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers European Union Notice Important Safety Information TRADEMARK INFORMATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Page Page Page SAR Information General Precautions Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit Appendix D: Hardware Specifications Appendix E: Icons Phone Pocket PC