Connecting the USB cradle, Charging your ET180 | Microsoft specification

First things first

Preparing to use your ET180

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery pack for more than 30 minutes. The embedded backup battery cell can only provide power for this period of time after which you risk losing all data on the internal memory of your device.

Connecting the USB cradle

The cradle that comes with your device enables you to charge your device, as well as synchronise the information on your device with those in your computer using ActiveSyncTM technology.

The dual-pocket design also allows simultaneous charging of the device and an optional spare battery pack if you have purchased one.

To connect the cradle

1Connect the AC adapter cord to the power socket at the back of the cradle.

2Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet.

Charging your ET180

For initial use, you need to charge your device for about 4 hours. After that, you can charge it for a few minutes each day to recharge the battery to full capacity. Normally, you can use your device for ____ straight hours of operation before you need to

recharge the battery.

NOTE: Make sure that the SIM card holder is close before charging the device.

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Microsoft manual Connecting the USB cradle, Charging your ET180, To connect the cradle

Contents

User’s Guide ET180 Pocket PC Phone Copyright About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide Contents Wireless data programs Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applicationsManaging Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs Getting connected Using Phone Customising your ET180User support 109 Index 115 Package contents Your guides Optional accessories Installing the Microsoft ActiveSyncTM softwareOptional accessories To install the Microsoft ActiveSyncTM software Installing the battery pack To install the battery packTo uninstall the battery pack Preparing to use your ET180 Connecting the USB cradle Charging your ET180To connect the cradle To charge your ET180 To remove your ET180 from the cradle Setting up your ET180 To set up your ET180To recharge the device using the AC adapter cord Performing the first synchronisation process To perform the first synchronisation process Safety information on using your ET180 Taking care of your ET180Taking care of your ET180 General usage precautions Safety precautions for the main battery packScreen recalibration To recalibrate the screen Creating backup files To save Word or Excel files in a storage card Resetting your ET180 Performing a soft resetPerforming a hard reset To perform a soft reset To assign a lock password Locking your ET180Locking your ET180 Features summary Phone featuresPerformance Display Battery pack ConnectivityDesign and ergonomics ET180 tour Front viewET180 tour Component Description LCD Using the backlight Using the SD/MMC slotTo activate the backlight To turn off the backlight Rear view To remove a storage card Left view Peripherals tour USB cradlePeripherals tour Headset with remote control To charge an optional spare battery pack No. Icon Component Remote control operation To connect the headset directly to the device Keypad module Headset operationTo attach the keypad module to the device Command interface Command interfaceHardware buttons and the stylus Today screen Navigation bar and command bar Status iconsIcon Description To access a pop-up menu Pop-up menusNotifications Command interface Using the input panel Using the input panelTo show or hide the input panel To type with the soft keyboard To use Letter RecognizerTo change word suggestion options To use Block Recognizer To use Transcriber To see how to write a letter in Transcriber To punctuate in Transcriber Writing on the screen Selecting and editing typed textWriting on the screen To write on the screen To select and edit written text To convert writing to text Drawing on the screen To create a drawingDrawing on the screen Recording a message To create a recording in NotesTo play a recording Recording a message Using My Text Using My TextTo insert a My Text message To edit a My Text message Switching between applications Opening an applicationOpening an application Icon Program Usage Finding and organising information To use FindFinding and organising information Using ActiveSyncTM Using ActiveSyncTMTo use File Explorer You can also use ActiveSyncTM to To open ActiveSyncTM on your device To remotely synchronise your device Calendar CalendarTo open Calendar Scheduling an appointment To create an appointmentTo use the Calendar summary screen Contacts Creating a meeting requestContacts To schedule a meeting Creating a contact Finding a contact Tasks TasksTo use the Contacts summary screen To open Tasks Creating a task Creating a note To use the Tasks summary screenTo open Notes Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Pocket Word Creating a new filePocket Word To use the Pocket Word file list Typing mode Entering information Writing mode Drawing mode Pocket Excel Creating a new workbookDisplaying the toolbar Pocket Excel Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Protecting your workbooksMicrosoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Tips for working in Pocket Excel Using Guidebook Microsoft Reader for Pocket PCGetting books on your ET180 Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Using Library Opening a bookReading a book To open Library Using the Reader features To search for textTo copy text To view book annotations Removing a book HighlightsDrawings Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Infrared communication Sending informationReceiving information Infrared communication Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a networkConnecting to the Internet To create a modem connection to a network Connecting directly to an email server To set up an email serviceStarting a connection Ending a connection Getting help on connecting Getting help on connecting Using Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet ExplorerTo open Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels To browse the InternetMobile Favorites folder Favorite links Mobile favoritesTo create a mobile favorite To download a mobile favorite AvantGo Signing up for AvantGoAvantGo To add or remove channels Connecting directly to an email server InboxSynchronising email messages Inbox Using the message list Creating an email/SMS message MSN Messenger Managing email messages and foldersMSN Messenger Folder behavior with a direct connection to an email server Setting up an account To switch to MSN MessengerTo set up an account and sign Working with contacts Terminal Services Client Connecting to a terminal serverTerminal Services Client Tips when chatting with contacts To navigate inside Terminal Services Client To disconnect without ending a sessionTo disconnect and end a session Tips when using Terminal Services Client To improve display performanceTo improve browser performance Installing the SIM card Installing the SIM cardTo install the SIM card Entering your PIN About the Dialer screenEntering your PIN To enter your PIN Dialer buttons Phone status iconsAbout the Dialer screen Icon Name Description About the callpad module Phone operationCallpad buttons About the callpad module Turning the phone function on and off Backspacing and deleting number inputPhone operation Adjusting the phone conversation volume To adjust the phone conversation volumeResponding to phone calls To answer a call Toggling the speakerphone mode on and off Making phone callsEnding phone calls Making a call from Dialer Making a call using the keypad module Making a call using Microsoft ContactsTo make a call using Microsoft Contacts International calls Making a call using Speed Dial To make a call using Speed Dial Making a call using Call Log To make a call using Call Log Making a call from SIM Manager To make a call from SIM Manager Managing more than one call Emergency callCall Notification Managing more than one call To set up a conference call Call HoldConference Call To put a call on hold Other Phone functions Call notesOther Phone functions To add additional people to a conference call To view a call note From the Call Log windowFrom Notes SMS service To send SMS using DialerVoice mail Managing contacts using Microsoft Contacts Managing contact informationManaging contact information Managing contacts using SIM Manager To access SIM ManagerTo add contacts to SIM Manager To export SIM Manager contacts To export individual SIM Manager contactTo export all SIM Manager contacts To access the Call Log Managing the Call Log itemsManaging the Call Log items Call Log categories Call durationCall Log limit To view call duration Transferring Call Log entries to Microsoft Contacts Deleting Call Log entriesTo transfer Call Log entries to Microsoft Contacts To access Phone Settings Customizing the phone functionsCustomizing the phone functions To delete individual Call Log entries Settings Phone tab To configure ring type, ring tone, and keypad soundsDownloading ring tones Managing ring tones To configure your PIN To enable your PINTo disable your PIN To change your PIN Settings Services tab To enable or disable Caller IDTo enable or disable call forwarding Caller ID To enable or disable call waiting To view voice mail and SMS access numbersCall waiting Voice mail and SMS Settings Network tab To find a networkTo select a network To set preferred networks Settings Special tab Customizing the phone functions Adjusting device settings Adjusting device settingsTo access Settings Personal Buttons InputMenus Password Owner InformationPhone Preference Sounds & NotificationToday System AboutAbout MyDevice Brightness Clock Power Memory Regional Settings Remove Programs Connections ScreenAvantGo Connect Beam ConnectionsNetwork Adapters To add programs using ActiveSyncTM Adding and removing programsAdding programs Adding and removing programs To add a Start menu program using Settings Adding a program to the Start menuRemoving programs Adding a program to the Start menu Adding a program to the Start menu 108 Troubleshooting Battery problemCustomer support User support Troubleshooting Password problemMemory problem Forgotten password Screen problems Screen freezes or responds slowlyScreen is blank Screen is dark Tapping and writing problems IR connection problemPhone connection problem Internet connection problem Cable and cradle problem 114 Index