Fixing Connection Problems, Stylus Problems | Intermec 70 guide

Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide

Stylus Problems

If you are experiencing inaccurate responses to stylus taps, adjust the touch screen to respond more accurately to screen taps.

To adjust the touch screen

1.Tap and then Settings.

2.On the System tab, tap Align Screen.

Fixing Connection Problems

If you are having trouble connecting to your desktop computer, infrared-equipped device, ISP, or network, follow these procedures.

Cable and Cradle Connection Problems

If you encounter problems when connecting to your desktop computer using the auto- sync cable or cradle, try these procedures. Additional troubleshooting information is available in the Connections online help on the Pocket PC and in the ActiveSync online help on the desktop computer.

•Ensure the Pocket PC is turned on.

•If a modem or Ethernet card is inserted into your Pocket PC, remove it.

•Ensure that you do not have any other active connections. Tap and then Today.

Tap or at the bottom of the screen and then Disconnect.

•Ensure the cable is securely plugged into the COM port on the back of your desktop computer. Use the cable that came with the Pocket PC without any extra cables or extenders attached.

•Plug the other end of the cable securely into the correct port on your Pocket PC. If you are using a cradle, push your Pocket PC securely into the cradle.

Infrared (IR) Connection Problems

If you are unable to use IR to transfer information, try the following:

•Transfer only one file or no more than 25 contact cards at a time.

•Line up the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range.

•Make sure nothing is between the two IR ports.

•Adjust the room lighting. Some types of light interfere with IR connections. Try moving to a different location or turning off some lights.

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Contents

Model 70 Pocket PC Page Contents Microsoft Pocket Outlook Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Getting Connected Specifications and Other Helpful Information Page Warranty Information Safety Summary Before You Begin Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide About This Manual Other Intermec ManualsTerm Description Convention DescriptionPage Learning About the Pocket PC Page Welcome Pocket PC DescriptionFront Panel View To get your Pocket PC up and running Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Front Panel View Component Function Back Panel View Left Edge View Top Edge View About the Batteries To charge the main battery pack Charging the Batteries To set the power off timer To display the Power windowMonitoring the Batteries To enable Power Saving mode Managing the Batteries Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Power Saving Mode Screen Using the AC Adapters and Cradles To connect the cradle M70PPG005.eps To remove the stylus Using the StylusTo replace the stylus Where to Find Information For information on See this source Using the Pocket PC Page Opening the Today Screen Turning the Pocket PC On and OffTo open the Today screen To open a program Opening ProgramsIcon Program Icon Program Description Using the Navigation Bar and the Command Bar Using Pop-up Menus To access a pop-up menu Entering Information on the Pocket PC To show or hide the input panel To type with the soft keyboard To use Character Recognizer To select typed text Writing on the ScreenTo write on the screen To select writing Tips for getting good recognition To create a drawing Drawing on the ScreenTo select a drawing To record a message Recording a MessageTo play a recording Finding and Organizing Information To find a folder or file Using Compact Flash Cards GuidelinesTo insert a Compact Flash card To remove a Compact Flash card Backing Up and Restoring Data To perform a backupBacking Up Data to a Compact Flash Card CF Backup Screen Tap , Programs, then CF Backup Tap Restore Restoring Data From a Compact Flash Card Customizing Your Pocket PC Tab Description To set your login password Setting a PasswordAdding or Removing Programs To add programs To remove programs Customizing the Start Menu Setting NotificationsTo set a notification Setting Volume To adjust the backlight timeout Adjusting the BacklightTo turn on or off the backlight Using Your Desktop Adding Program Icons to Your Desktop Deleting Program Icons From Your Desktop Managing Programs in Your Desktop To manage programs Microsoft Pocket Outlook Page Using Calendar To open the Calendar program Entering Appointments Creating Meeting Requests About the Calendar Summary ScreenTo create a meeting request Using Contacts To open the Contacts program Creating Contacts About the Contacts Summary Screen Using Tasks To open the Tasks program Creating Tasks About the Tasks Summary Screen Using Notes To create a note Connecting Directly to an E-Mail Server Using InboxSynchronizing E-Mail Messages Understanding Received E-Mail Messages To open the Inbox program Inbox Screen Composing and Sending E-Mail Messages To move or copy a message to another folder Managing E-Mail Messages and FoldersTo create a new folder Folder Behavior With a Direct Connection To An E-Mail Server Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Page Setting Up Pocket Internet Explorer About the Mobile Favorites FolderCreating Mobile Favorites To open Pocket Internet Explorer To create a mobile favorite To sign up for AvantGo About ChannelsTo use mobile channels Using Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels Remote content automatically To browse the Web Companion Programs Page Pocket Word To open a new Word file Typing Mode Drawing Mode Writing ModeRecording Mode Pocket Excel To open a new Excel file Tips for Working in Pocket Excel Expenses Creating RecordsTo open Expenses To create a record Companion Programs Calculating and Viewing Expenditure Totals Printing a List of Records Records will be listed, starting with the earliest first Microsoft Money Creating Accounts Viewing the Account Register To view the account register Entering Transactions Microsoft Money-Account Register Screen Entering and Tracking Investments To create a new investment Companion Programs Windows Media Player for Pocket PC To open the Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Manager for the Pocket PC What is Packaged Content? Using the Playlist Manager Getting Books on Your Device Using the LibraryTo open Microsoft Reader Reading a Book To open a book Using Reader Features Model 70 Pocket PC User’s Guide Getting Connected Page Connecting the Pocket PC To send information Transferring Data Using InfraredTo receive information Connecting to an ISP Through a Modem To connect to an ISP through a modem Enter a name for the connection, such as ISP Connection Connecting to a Network Creating a Modem Connection Creating an Ethernet Connection To set up a e-mail service Connecting Directly to an E-mail ServerEnding a Connection Get Help on Connecting Troubleshooting Page Resetting the Pocket PC Performing a Soft ResetClearing Memory Resetting to Factory Defaults To perform a soft reset Tips for Extending Battery Charge Use External Power Whenever PossibleShorten Auto-Suspend Time To clear memory Adjusting Storage Memory Managing MemoryTurn Off Sounds You Don’t Need Turn Off Notification Light Adjusting Program Memory Fixing Screen Problems Screen Is BlankScreen Is Dark Screen Is Hard to Read Fixing Connection Problems Stylus ProblemsCable and Cradle Connection Problems Infrared IR Connection Problems Modem Connection Problems Can’t Dial Out Network Connection Problems Connection Is Unreliable Specifications and Other Helpful Information Page Specifications Feature Model 70 Pocket PC Using Character Recognizer Specifications and Other Helpful Information How to Transfer Palm-Size PC Data to a Pocket PC Specifications and Other Helpful Information