Pocket Pc Basics; For More Information - Casio CASSIOPEIA EG-800 Quick Start Manual

4
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen
to install ActiveSync.
• What happens next depends on whether your computer already has Windows CE Services
installed.
◊ In most cases, the "Get Connected" dialog appears after ActiveSync is installed.
◊ The "Get Connected" dialog does not appear if your computer already has Windows CE
Services installed. Click [Finish] and advance to the next step.
5
Turn off your CASSIOPEIA and place it onto the cradle. Make
sure the CASSIOPEIA seats securely onto the cradle.
6
ActiveSync automatically locates the port where CASSIOPEIA
is connected and configures the communication port.
• Depending on how the CASSIOPEIA is connected to your computer, you may be required
to click the [Next] button before ActiveSync starts the above step. Follow the instructions
that appear on your computer screen.
7
Use the dialog that appears to make the settings you want.
• At this point, if you want to continue working with your CASSIOPEIA, see the Pocket PC
User's Guide and online help for guidance. Otherwise, turn off CASSIOPEIA power and
remove it from the cradle.
• For more information on installing ActiveSync, see the booklet accompanying the
ActiveSync CD.
• For information on how to transfer Palm-size PC data, see the Pocket PC User's Guide .
Installing ActiveSync Using the CASSIOPEIA USB Cable
1
Connect the CASSIOPEA USB cable to your computer
CASSIOPIEA USB cable
2
Turn on your desktop computer and wait as Windows starts up.
3
Insert the ActiveSync CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM
drive.
4
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen
to install ActiveSync.
• What happens next depends on whether your computer already has Windows CE Services
installed.
◊ In most cases, the "Get Connected" dialog appears after ActiveSync is installed.
◊ The "Get Connected" dialog does not appear if your computer already has Windows CE
Services installed. Click [Finish] and advance to the next step.
5
After turning off your CASSIOPIEA, connect the CASSIOPEIA
to your computer as shown in the illustration.
CASSIOPIEA USB cable
The remainder of this procedure is identical to steps 6 and 7 under Installing
ActiveSync Using the Cradle.

Pocket PC Basics

The Today Screen
When you turn on your device for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you'll see
the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping
you can see at a glance the information you need for the day.
Tap to switch to a program.
Tap to create a new item.
Navigation Bar and Command Bar
The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current
time, and allows you to switch to programs and close screens. The command bar is displayed
at the bottom of the screen. Use the menus and buttons to perform tasks in programs.
USB port
New button
Menu names Buttons
Pop-up Menus
With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item.
USB port
Input Methods
You can enter information in any program on your Pocket PC by typing with the software keyboard
or writing using Character Recognizer.
The letter you write is
converted to typed text that
appears on the screen.
and then Today. On the Today screen,
Tap to change the date and time.
Tap to customize this screen.
Tap to open an item.
Your day at a glance
Status icons
Tap to close the screen.
Starting up an application from the menu
causes its icon to appear here. Up to six
applications can be displayed. You can make
an application active by tapping its icon.
Tap to select a program.
Tap to see additional programs.
Tap to customize the device.
Input panel button
Tap and hold to display the pop-up menu.
Lift the stylus and tap the action you want.
Tap outside the menu to close it
without performing an action.
Tap to select an input method or change options.
Tap to show or hide the input panel.
Tap to see how to write letters.
The Character Recognizer input panel is divided into three writing areas. Letters written in the
left area (labeled ABC) will create uppercase letters and letters written in the middle area
(labeled abc) will create lowercase letters. The right area (labeled 123) is for writing numbers,
symbols, special characters, and punctuation.
The following chart is a partial display of the characters you can write while in lowercase mode
(the dot on each character is the starting point for writing). For more information on using
Character Recognizer and for demos of all characters, tap
input panel.

For More Information

For information on: See this source:
• Pocket PC User's Guide .
Programs on your CASSIOPEIA
• Device Help. To view Help, tap
and then Help.
• Manuals on the CASSIOPEIA CD-
ROM
Additional programs that can be The Extras folder, located on the
installed on your CASSIOPEIA ActiveSync CD.
Connecting to and synchronizing with a The ActiveSync booklet or ActiveSync
desktop computer Help on your desktop computer. To
view Help, click Help and then
Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
Last-minute updates and detailed The Readme files, located in the
technical information Microsoft ActiveSync folder on the
desktop computer and on the
ActiveSync CD.
Up-to-date information on Windows- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/
powered devices
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on the Character Recognizer