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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents le of Contents le of Contents le of Contents le of Contents Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Guide Introduction Getting help and information Velo 500 hardware features Caring for your Velo 500 Powering your Velo 500...
  • Page 2 Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Connecting to a desktop computer System requirements Installing Windows CE Services 2.0 The Velo Dock Establishing a partnership Browsing your Velo 500 desktop Synchronizing data and files Backing up and restoring your Velo 500 data...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Introduction The Philips Velo™ 500 is a handheld PC (H/PC), a new kind of computer that you can carry with you and use almost anywhere. With the Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system and programs, your Velo 500 allows you to keep track of your appointments, take files with you, send and receive e-mail, connect to the World Wide Web, and do much more.
  • Page 4 Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual After you’re familiar with the basic operation of your Velo 500, you can also access the reminders and procedures on the device. Windows CE Help and ToolTips are available anytime, so there’s no need to carry your manual with you.

  • Page 5: Velo 500 Hardware Features

    V V V V V elo 500 har elo 500 har elo 500 har d d d d d w w w w w ar ar ar ar ar e fea elo 500 har e fea e fea e fea tur tur es es es es es elo 500 har e fea...
  • Page 6 The three indicator lights on the front of the Velo 500 call your attention to various events: The green recharging indicator light is on while the Philips Velo Rechargeable Battery pack is being recharged. The light turns off when charging is complete. The red serial connection light blinks when your Velo 500 is connected to a desktop computer running Windows CE Services and a software connection has been established.

  • Page 7: Caring For Your Velo 500

    For extra protection, you may wish to purchase the optional Velo 500 carrying case. For information about the availability of carrying cases and other accessories, check the Philips Web site (http://www.mobile.philips.com/). P P P P P o o o o o w w w w w ering y...

  • Page 8: The Backup Battery

    The side marked with a + (plus sign) faces up. 4 Replace the backup battery door and the screw. The main batteries You can use the Philips Velo Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack included with your Velo 500. Rechargeable AA NiCd batteries are not recommended.

  • Page 9: Low Battery Indicators

    Low battery indicators Your Velo 500 displays warning messages when batteries are low. Take immediate action if you see these messages. Caution To avoid data loss, do not allow the backup battery to run down. Replace it as soon as you see a message that your backup battery is low.

  • Page 10: The Ac Adapter

    The AC adapter Use the AC adapter to power your Velo 500 and to recharge the Philips Velo Rechargeable Battery Pack. You can connect the AC adapter directly to your Velo 500 or use it to power the Velo Dock while your Velo 500 is connected to your desktop computer.

  • Page 11: The H/Pc Setup Wizard

    Using y Using y our Using y our V V V V V elo 500 for the first time elo 500 for the first time elo 500 for the first time elo 500 for the first time Using y Using y elo 500 for the first time To start your Velo 500 for the first time 1 Slide the latch to the right and open the lid.

  • Page 12: Windows Ce Basics

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Later, you can restart the H/PC Setup Wizard or use Control Panel to change any of the options you set during setup. To restart the H/PC Setup Wizard Browse to the Program Files\Accessories folder, and double-click the Welcome icon.

  • Page 13: The Windows Ce Taskbar

    4 Double-tap the checkerboard to set the speed and area of your double-tap. 5 Double-tap the clapper board to test your settings. If you cannot select objects accurately with your stylus or if you notice that the accuracy of the stylus has diminished over time, you may need to record new calibration settings.

  • Page 14: Preinstalled Programs

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual To set taskbar options 1 On the Start menu, point to Settings, and tap Taskbar. 2 Select the options you want. Tip To quickly display the taskbar when it is hidden, press the key. The status area on the right side of the taskbar may display several...

  • Page 15: Communications

    Communica Communica Communications Communica Communica tions tions tions tions ActiveSync—ActiveSync enables you to connect to one or more remote computers and synchronize your calendar, tasks, contacts, and mail messages between Pocket Outlook on your Velo 500 and Microsoft Outlook or Schedule+ on the remote computer. You can also synchronize files in the Synchronize Files folder on your Velo 500 with files in the My Documents or Personal folder on your desktop computer.

  • Page 16: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Microsoft Pocket Word—Take notes, compose memos, and review reports anytime, anywhere. You can create and edit files in Pocket Word, and then transfer them to Microsoft Word for printing, or transfer Microsoft Word files to Pocket Word to review while you’re traveling.

  • Page 17: Velo Applications

    Characters—Use the Characters program to enter international characters or symbols and characters not available on the keyboard. Select a font from the drop-down list to display the complete character set for that font, then select and copy characters directly into other programs, such as Pocket Word documents or e-mail messages.

  • Page 18: Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer

    Remote Networking. Installing additional programs Programs can be purchased from many third-party vendors, such as MobileSoft (http://www.mobilesoft.com/). Check the Philips and Microsoft Web sites for links to other companies developing software for Windows CE. Programs must be written specifically for Windows CE.

  • Page 19: Removing Programs

    To add fonts, sounds, or graphics to your Velo 500 1 Connect your Velo 500 to your desktop computer, and start Windows CE Services. 2 On your desktop computer, drag the file(s) to the Windows folder on your Velo 500. Note Because fonts, sounds, and graphics can use up valuable storage memory, you should add only the files you need and delete those that you don’t use.

  • Page 20: Fine-Tuning Performance

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual To assign a program or document to a Quick Start key 1 On the Start menu, tap Settings, and then tap Control Panel. 2 Double-tap the Quick Start icon. 3 Under Key Combination, select the Quick Start key you want to change.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Display Properties

    To adjust the auto-suspend time 1 On the Start menu, point to Settings, and tap Control Panel. 2 Double-tap the Power icon. 3 On the Power Off tab, select a time delay from the list. Note Y our Velo 500 will not suspend while it is connected to a desktop computer.

  • Page 22: Memory Management

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual To turn the backlight on or off Simultaneously press SPACE To set automatic backlight options 1 On the Start menu, point to Settings, and tap Control Panel. 2 Double-tap the Display icon. 3 Tap the Backlight tab.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Desktop Computer

    To delete a file or folder 1 In Windows CE Explorer or My Handheld PC, select the file or folder you want to delete. 2 In the toolbar, tap the delete icon [icon]. To empty the Recycle Bin 1 Double-tap the Recycle Bin icon. 2 On the File menu, tap Empty Recycle Bin.
  • Page 24 Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual System requirements The minimum PC requirements for running Windows CE Services 2.0 are as follows: Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 95 Desktop computer with a 486/33DX or higher processor (Pentium® P90 recommended) 12 MB of memory for Windows NT Workstation 4.0...

  • Page 25: Installing Windows Ce Services 2.0

    Installing Windows CE Services 2.0 The Windows CE Services 2.0 installation program includes several steps. The steps you follow depend on your operating system (Windows 95 or NT) and system configuration. When you run Setup, it tests for installed components and prompts you to install only those components you need.

  • Page 26: The Velo Dock

    Velo from, the Dock. Always grip the bottom of the device. Note You can also connect your Velo 500 to your desktop computer using the optional serial cable. For information about the availability of serial cables and other accessories, check the Philips Web site at http://www.mobile.philips.com/...

  • Page 27: Establishing A Partnership

    Establishing a partnership Windows CE Services 2.0 creates a partnership between your Velo 500 and your desktop computer. This allows you to synchronize documents, appointments, tasks, and contacts, as well as to back up your data and transfer files. To establish this partnership, you need to set up Windows CE Services 2.0 by connecting your Velo 500 to your desktop computer and completing the New Partnership Wizard.

  • Page 28: Browsing Your Velo 500 Desktop

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Br Br Br Br Bro o o o o wsing y wsing y wsing y wsing your wsing y our V V V V V elo 500 desktop elo 500 desktop elo 500 desktop elo 500 desktop...

  • Page 29: Backing Up And Restoring Your Velo 500 Data

    A synchronization conflict occurs when the same item has been modified both on the desktop computer and on the Velo 500. If you have conflicting items after synchronization, you will be prompted to resolve them in the Resolve Conflict dialog box. You can also set ActiveSync to resolve conflicts automatically the next time you synchronize.

  • Page 30: Transferring And Converting Files

    Windows CE Services to print a file that resides on your Velo 500 from a desktop computer. To connect directly to a serial printer, you will need an optional serial cable. For information about optional cables and other accessories, check the Philips Web site at http://www.mobile.philips.com/...

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Remote Computer

    To print from your Velo 500 1 Line up the infrared port on your Velo 500 with the infrared port on the printer. 2 On your Velo 500, open the document you want to print, and tap Print on the File menu. 3 In the Print dialog box, select the port (infrared or serial) and other printing options.

  • Page 32: Modem Connection

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Modem connection You can use the built-in modem or a PC Card modem to connect your Velo 500 to a remote computer over the Internet or by dial-up connection to a remote access service (RAS) server. In each case, you must first use the Remote Networking program on your Velo 500 to configure a connection for the host computer.

  • Page 33: Tips For Infrared Communication

    Note If your desktop computer is equipped with an IrDA-compat- ible infrared device, you can also use infrared to transfer files to and from your desktop computer. T o do so, you must install infrared device drivers for Microsoft Windows. For more information, refer to the documentation that came with your infrared device.

  • Page 34: Resetting Your Velo 500

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Resetting y Resetting y Resetting y our our V V V V V elo 500 elo 500 elo 500 elo 500 Resetting y Resetting y elo 500 Occasionally, you will need to reset your Velo 500, for example,...

  • Page 35: Dram Miniature Cards

    DRAM Miniature Card can be used as either storage or program memory, and is included in the system memory shown on the Memory tab of the System control panel. Warning Only Philips Miniature Cards are guaranteed to work properly with the Velo 500.
  • Page 36 Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual To install a DRAM Miniature Card 1 Back up your Velo 500 using Windows CE Services on your desktop computer. (For instructions on backing up your Velo 500, see Windows CE Help on your desktop computer.)
  • Page 37 To remove a DRAM Miniature Card Caution Make sure your data will fit into your Velo 500 after removing the DRAM Miniature Card. 1 Back up your Velo 500 using Windows CE Services on your desktop computer. (For instructions on backing up your Velo 500, see Windows CE Help on your desktop computer.) 2 Quit all programs, and turn off your Velo 500.

  • Page 38: Flash Memory Miniature Cards

    , where a: is the letter of the drive containing ENTER the Flash Memory Miniature Card disk. 4 Follow the instructions on your screen. Note Check the Philips Web site (http://www.mobile .philips.com/) for the latest version of the Flash Memory Miniature Card software.
  • Page 39 5 Quit all programs, and turn off your Velo 500. 6 Slide back the switch to open the door to the Flash/ROM slot, and remove the door and the dummy card. Note Save the dummy card so you can reinsert it if you remove the flash memory Miniature Card.

  • Page 40: Using Pc Card Accessories

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual To remove the flash memory Miniature Card software 1 Remove the flash memory Miniature Card (see previous section). 2 On the Start menu, point to Settings, and tap Control Panel. 3 Double-tap the Remove Programs icon.
  • Page 41 Slide the PC Card into the V-Module’s card slot until it locks in place. You can use Type I or Type II PC Cards with the V-Module. For a list of supported cards, see the Philips Velo 500 Web site at http://www.mobile.philips.com/ To remove a PC Card from the V-Module 1 Push the PC Card release button located next to the PC Card slot.

  • Page 42: Physical Description Of The Velo 500

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Ph Ph Ph Ph ysical specifica ysical specifica ysical specifica tions ysical specifica tions tions tions ysical specifica tions Physical description of the Velo 500 Dimensions 171 mm (6.75") by 95 mm (3.75") by 32 mm (1.25") Weight 370 g (13 oz.) without batteries...

  • Page 43: Expansion

    Velo Dock Provides connection to desktop computer and external power supply. Begins synchronization if software is running on desktop computer. Recharges batteries with Philips rechargeable battery pack installed. Miniature Card slots Two industry-standard expansion slots for DRAM, Flash memory, or...

  • Page 44: Regulatory Information

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Re Re Re Re gula gula gula tor gula tor y informa y informa y informa y informa tion tion tion tion gula y informa tion Declaration of conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is...

  • Page 45: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

    If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Philips Mobile Computing Group at 1-888-275-8356 for repair and (or) warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

  • Page 46: Canadian Ic Cs-03 Requirements

    Philips Velo™ 500 User’s Manual Canadian IC CS-03 requirements Notice: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecom- munications network protective, operational and safety require- ments as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s).

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