
Chapter 2: Basic Skills
Programs
Switch from one program to another by using the menu. To access programs not listed on the
drop down menu, tap , Programs, then the desired program.
You can also switch to another program by pressing any of the five program buttons located on the front and side of the device. The icons above the buttons identify the factory set programs (from left to right) – Calendar, Tasks, Home and Contacts. The Record button on the side is for voice recording. To reprogram these buttons to activate other programs, see page 47, “Adjusting Settings.”
The following table is a partial list of programs on your device.
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| ActiveSync® | Synchronize information between your device and your |
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| Calendar | Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. |
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| Contacts | Keep track of your friends and colleagues. |
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| Inbox | Send and receive |
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| Pocket Internet Explorer | Browse Web and WAP sites, and download new programs and |
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| Notes | Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings. |
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| Tasks | Keep track of your tasks. |
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| Pocket Excel | Create Excel spreadsheets or view and edit Excel |
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| MSN® Messenger | Send and receive instant messages with your MSN® |
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| Pocket Word | Create new documents or view and edit Word documents |
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In addition to the programs listed above, Windows Media™ Player, Backup, Calculator, File Explorer, Home, Infrared Receive, Microsoft Reader, Terminal Services Client, Watcher, Solitaire are pre- installed.
Note The program can be launched by using Home. See “Home” in Chapter 9.
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