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3 Managing applications and information

Opening an application

3 Managing applications and information

This chapter will discuss the following topics:

•Opening and switching between applications in your device

•Using File Explorer to manage files

•Using the Find function to look for a specific file

•Using ActiveSyncTM to exchange and update data

Opening an application

You can open applications by doing either of the following:

•Tap a program name from the menu.

NOTE: You can customise which programs you see on the menu. For instructions, see "Adding a program to the Start menu" on page 106.

•Tap , then Programs to see more programs.

Switching between applications

Choose from the following options to switch between applications:

•Select another program from the menu.

NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out.

The following table contains a partial list of programs that are available on your device. Refer to the ET180 Pocket PC Phone Installation CD for additional programs that you can install in your device.

Icon	Program	Usage

	ActiveSyncTM	Synchronise information between your device and your
		computer.

	Calendar	Keep track of your appointments and create meeting
		requests.

	Contacts	Keep track of your friends and colleagues.

	Inbox	Send and receive email messages.

	Notes	Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and
		recordings.

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Contents

ET180 Pocket PC Phone User’s Guide Copyright About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide Contents Getting connected Wireless data programsManaging Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications Managing Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 companion programs User support 109 Using PhoneCustomising your ET180 Index 115 Your guides Package contents To install the Microsoft ActiveSyncTM software Optional accessoriesInstalling the Microsoft ActiveSyncTM software Optional accessories Preparing to use your ET180 Installing the battery packTo install the battery pack To uninstall the battery pack To connect the cradle Connecting the USB cradleCharging your ET180 To remove your ET180 from the cradle To charge your ET180 To recharge the device using the AC adapter cord Setting up your ET180To set up your ET180 To perform the first synchronisation process Performing the first synchronisation process Taking care of your ET180 Safety information on using your ET180Taking care of your ET180 To recalibrate the screen General usage precautionsSafety precautions for the main battery pack Screen recalibration To save Word or Excel files in a storage card Creating backup files To perform a soft reset Resetting your ET180Performing a soft reset Performing a hard reset Locking your ET180 To assign a lock passwordLocking your ET180 Display Features summaryPhone features Performance Design and ergonomics Battery packConnectivity Component Description ET180 tourFront view ET180 tour LCD To turn off the backlight Using the backlightUsing the SD/MMC slot To activate the backlight To remove a storage card Rear view Left view Peripherals tour Peripherals tourUSB cradle To charge an optional spare battery pack Headset with remote control No. Icon Component To connect the headset directly to the device Remote control operation To attach the keypad module to the device Keypad moduleHeadset operation Today screen Command interfaceCommand interface Hardware buttons and the stylus Icon Description Navigation bar and command barStatus icons Notifications To access a pop-up menuPop-up menus Command interface To show or hide the input panel Using the input panelUsing the input panel To change word suggestion options To type with the soft keyboardTo use Letter Recognizer To use Transcriber To use Block Recognizer To punctuate in Transcriber To see how to write a letter in Transcriber Writing on the screen Writing on the screenSelecting and editing typed text To select and edit written text To write on the screen To convert writing to text Drawing on the screen Drawing on the screenTo create a drawing Recording a message Recording a messageTo create a recording in Notes To play a recording To edit a My Text message Using My TextUsing My Text To insert a My Text message Icon Program Usage Switching between applicationsOpening an application Opening an application Finding and organising information Finding and organising informationTo use Find You can also use ActiveSyncTM to Using ActiveSyncTMUsing ActiveSyncTM To use File Explorer To remotely synchronise your device To open ActiveSyncTM on your device To open Calendar CalendarCalendar To use the Calendar summary screen Scheduling an appointmentTo create an appointment To schedule a meeting ContactsCreating a meeting request Contacts Finding a contact Creating a contact To open Tasks TasksTasks To use the Contacts summary screen Creating a task To open Notes Creating a noteTo use the Tasks summary screen Managing Microsoft Pocket Outlook applications To use the Pocket Word file list Pocket WordCreating a new file Pocket Word Entering information Typing mode Drawing mode Writing mode Pocket Excel Pocket ExcelCreating a new workbook Displaying the toolbar Tips for working in Pocket Excel Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PCProtecting your workbooks Microsoft Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Using GuidebookMicrosoft Reader for Pocket PC Getting books on your ET180 To open Library Using LibraryOpening a book Reading a book To view book annotations Using the Reader featuresTo search for text To copy text Drawings Removing a bookHighlights Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Infrared communication Infrared communicationSending information Receiving information To create a modem connection to a network Connecting to the InternetConnecting to a network Connecting to the Internet Ending a connection Connecting directly to an email serverTo set up an email service Starting a connection Getting help on connecting Getting help on connecting To open Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet ExplorerUsing Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites folder To view mobile favorites and channelsTo browse the Internet To download a mobile favorite Favorite linksMobile favorites To create a mobile favorite To add or remove channels AvantGoSigning up for AvantGo AvantGo Inbox Connecting directly to an email serverInbox Synchronising email messages Using the message list Creating an email/SMS message Folder behavior with a direct connection to an email server MSN MessengerManaging email messages and folders MSN Messenger Working with contacts Setting up an accountTo switch to MSN Messenger To set up an account and sign Tips when chatting with contacts Terminal Services ClientConnecting to a terminal server Terminal Services Client To disconnect and end a session To navigate inside Terminal Services ClientTo disconnect without ending a session To improve browser performance Tips when using Terminal Services ClientTo improve display performance To install the SIM card Installing the SIM cardInstalling the SIM card To enter your PIN Entering your PINAbout the Dialer screen Entering your PIN Icon Name Description Dialer buttonsPhone status icons About the Dialer screen About the callpad module About the callpad modulePhone operation Callpad buttons Phone operation Turning the phone function on and offBackspacing and deleting number input To answer a call Adjusting the phone conversation volumeTo adjust the phone conversation volume Responding to phone calls Making a call from Dialer Toggling the speakerphone mode on and offMaking phone calls Ending phone calls International calls Making a call using the keypad moduleMaking a call using Microsoft Contacts To make a call using Microsoft Contacts To make a call using Speed Dial Making a call using Speed Dial To make a call using Call Log Making a call using Call Log To make a call from SIM Manager Making a call from SIM Manager Managing more than one call Managing more than one callEmergency call Call Notification To put a call on hold To set up a conference callCall Hold Conference Call To add additional people to a conference call Other Phone functionsCall notes Other Phone functions From Notes To view a call noteFrom the Call Log window Voice mail SMS serviceTo send SMS using Dialer Managing contact information Managing contacts using Microsoft ContactsManaging contact information To add contacts to SIM Manager Managing contacts using SIM ManagerTo access SIM Manager To export all SIM Manager contacts To export SIM Manager contactsTo export individual SIM Manager contact Managing the Call Log items To access the Call LogManaging the Call Log items To view call duration Call Log categoriesCall duration Call Log limit To transfer Call Log entries to Microsoft Contacts Transferring Call Log entries to Microsoft ContactsDeleting Call Log entries To delete individual Call Log entries To access Phone SettingsCustomizing the phone functions Customizing the phone functions Managing ring tones Settings Phone tabTo configure ring type, ring tone, and keypad sounds Downloading ring tones To change your PIN To configure your PINTo enable your PIN To disable your PIN Caller ID Settings Services tabTo enable or disable Caller ID To enable or disable call forwarding Voice mail and SMS To enable or disable call waitingTo view voice mail and SMS access numbers Call waiting To set preferred networks Settings Network tabTo find a network To select a network Settings Special tab Customizing the phone functions Personal Adjusting device settingsAdjusting device settings To access Settings Menus ButtonsInput Phone PasswordOwner Information Today PreferenceSounds & Notification About MyDevice SystemAbout Clock Brightness Memory Power Remove Programs Regional Settings AvantGo Connect ConnectionsScreen Network Adapters BeamConnections Adding and removing programs To add programs using ActiveSyncTMAdding and removing programs Adding programs Adding a program to the Start menu To add a Start menu program using SettingsAdding a program to the Start menu Removing programs Adding a program to the Start menu 108 User support TroubleshootingBattery problem Customer support Forgotten password TroubleshootingPassword problem Memory problem Screen is dark Screen problemsScreen freezes or responds slowly Screen is blank Internet connection problem Tapping and writing problemsIR connection problem Phone connection problem Cable and cradle problem 114 Index