Signing up for AvantGo | Microsoft ET180 instruction

7 Wireless data programs

AvantGo®

3Synchronise your device and computer.

Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device.

To save device memory in downloading mobile favorites:

Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimise the amount of memory used, observe the following:

•In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSyncTM options, turn off pictures and sounds, or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to your device.

•Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the computer, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change and then click Properties. In the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download.

AvantGo®

AvantGo® is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalised content and thousands of popular Web sites. You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your device, then, you synchronise your device and computer, or connect to the Internet to download the content.

Visit the AvantGo Web site at http://avantgo.com/frontdoor/index.html for more

information.

Signing up for AvantGo

1In ActiveSyncTM options on your computer, turn on synchronisation for the AvantGo information type.

2In Pocket Internet Explorer on your device, tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites.

3Tap the AvantGo Channels link.

4Tap the Activate button.

5Follow the onscreen directions.

6To complete the setup, synchronise your device with your computer and then tap the My Channels button.

When synchronisation is complete, tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels.

To add or remove channels

•Tap the Add or Remove link.

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Microsoft ET180 manual Signing up for AvantGo, To add or remove channels

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 Customising your ET180 Using PhoneUser 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 Charging your ET180 Connecting the USB cradleTo connect the cradle To charge your ET180 To remove your ET180 from the cradle To set up your ET180 Setting up your ET180To recharge the device using the AC adapter cord Performing the first synchronisation process To perform the first synchronisation process Taking care of your ET180 Safety information on using 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 Locking your ET180 To assign a lock passwordLocking your ET180 Features summary Phone featuresPerformance Display Connectivity Battery packDesign 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 USB cradle Peripherals tourPeripherals 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 Headset operation Keypad moduleTo attach the keypad module to the device Command interface Command interfaceHardware buttons and the stylus Today screen Status icons Navigation bar and command barIcon Description Pop-up menus To access a pop-up menuNotifications Command interface Using the input panel Using the input panelTo show or hide the input panel To use Letter Recognizer To type with the soft keyboardTo change word suggestion options To use Block Recognizer To use Transcriber To see how to write a letter in Transcriber To punctuate in Transcriber Selecting and editing typed text Writing on the screenWriting on the screen To write on the screen To select and edit written text To convert writing to text To create a drawing Drawing on the screenDrawing 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 To use Find Finding and organising informationFinding 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 To create an appointment Scheduling 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 To use the Tasks summary screen Creating a noteTo 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 Highlights Removing a bookDrawings 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 browse the Internet To view mobile favorites and channelsMobile 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 disconnect without ending a session To navigate inside Terminal Services ClientTo disconnect and end a session To improve display performance Tips when using Terminal Services ClientTo 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 Backspacing and deleting number input Turning the phone function on and offPhone 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 From the Call Log window To view a call noteFrom Notes To send SMS using Dialer SMS serviceVoice mail Managing contact information Managing contacts using Microsoft ContactsManaging contact information To access SIM Manager Managing contacts using SIM ManagerTo add contacts to SIM Manager To export individual SIM Manager contact To export SIM Manager contactsTo export all SIM Manager contacts Managing the Call Log items To access the Call LogManaging the Call Log items Call Log categories Call durationCall Log limit To view call duration Deleting Call Log entries Transferring Call Log entries to Microsoft ContactsTo 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 Input ButtonsMenus Owner Information PasswordPhone Sounds & Notification PreferenceToday About SystemAbout MyDevice Brightness Clock Power Memory Regional Settings Remove Programs Screen ConnectionsAvantGo Connect Connections BeamNetwork 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