RTW-1000 Operation Manual Empus
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1. Ref Component Description IAC adaptor Connection to an external power supply port C ActiveSync Connects to your PC based computer for Connector synchronizing data and charging LEFT VIEW a Ref Component Description Selection To select options in programs wheel c Ext antenna To use ext antenna Reset Button Restarts your Pocket PC Soft Reset RIGHT VIEW Description Ref Component GPS Button Turns the GPS function on off TOP VIEW Ref Component Description Stylus Slide the pen outward of its compartment in order to use it and re insert it for storage The stylus is required for operating the touch screen c Headphone Connects to the headphones 3 5 mm IR Port Beams files to other mobile devices USB DOCKING STATION The USB docking station is an alternate and useful option for charging and synchronizing your Empus Pocket PC with a PC based computer Overview of the docking station l The docking station is only to be used with the supplied AC adapter Phihong PSC11R 050 and the Empus Pocket PC Component Description Battery Charge Yellow light as soon as the docking station Indicator receives power C PPC Connector Connects to your Pocket PC mo D INITIAL SET UP OF THE POCKET PC The following section provides a friendly step by step guide2. y Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options y Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images Drag in a list to select multiple items y Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item On the pop up menu that appears tap the action you want to perform USING THE NAVIGATION PAD With the navigation pad you can move up down left and right within a menu by pressing the corresponding area of the pad This is particularly useful for one hand operation To activate the selected item press the center of the pad 17 STATUS ICONS When the Today screen is displayed you may see the following status icons on the Command bar or Navigation bar In most cases you can tap a status icon to display the associated control panel or more information related to the item For example tap the battery status icon to open the Power control panel Icon Meaning al i Speaker is on mx Speaker is off Battery is charging Battery is low Battery is very low Battery is fully charged AAMA Connection is active x Connection is not active One or more e mail messages were received More icons to be displayed than there is room to display them Tap the icon to view all status icons OE 18 The table below contains a partial l
3. and lint free cloth to clean the screen Do not expose the screen to direct sunlight or ultraviolet radiation Avoid excessive scratching of the display surface as this can cause damage to the screen easily It is strongly recommended to apply a replaceable display protector to avoid scratches Please ask the nearest dealer for this accessory NOTES ON THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Extensive help notes can be found on the Pocket PC as well as on the included CD ROM Please read the FAQ section of this manual for answers to the frequently asked questions The purpose of this manual is to assist you in enjoying the Empus Pocket PC SUPPLIED ITEMS Please check the integrity and completeness of the contents in your purchased Pocket PC package The package contents include y Pocket PC y AC adaptor adaptor plug for the country in question 3 Microsoft Companion CD Instruction manual this manual Power cable for 12V cigarette lighter CD with navigation software USB docking station charging synchronization ActiveSync cable for charging and synchronizing Car holder of the Pocket PC with flexible neck Earphones Protective case and storage pocket with transparent window Pre installed memory card s MMC SD th Ch WC AMAMAK M K Optional DEVICE INITIALIZATION Please follow the important steps listed below upon using your Empus Pocket PC for the first time 1 Charge the device continuously for 8 h
4. displays the Windows Mobile 2003 welcome screen 2 With the stylus give the screen one short touch and follow the instructions that are displayed to you 3 Select the time zone by tapping on the dateline on the start up screen and adjust time and date STEP 3 CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 4 Start the Pocket PC by a short press of the On Off switch Ensure that the Pocket PC is inserted in the USB docking station Plug the USB plug into a free USB slot on your computer IA OY Ul The hardware installation assistant will now detect a new device and install a suitable driver This may take a few minutes Please repeat the connection attempt if the Empus Pocket PC is not successfully recognized 4 Follow the instructions on your screen The program will now set up a partnership between your PC and the Pocket PC As a result of the synchronization your data mail contacts appointments etc will be automatically synchronized between the Empus Pocket PC and your personal computer SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN POCKET PC AND PC When you insert the Pocket PC in the charging synchronization docking station Microsoft ActiveSync is automatically started The program checks if the Pocket PC is one with which a partnership has already been established If this is the case the changes that have taken place on the PC and 412 on the Pocket PC since the last synchronization are compared and reconciled In the Settings men
5. maintenance program y Inthe temporary folder created by the system the program creates the WCESCOMM LOG file which cannot be deleted If another program tries to do this a corresponding error message appears The GPS receiver cannot be initialized The GPS receiver cannot be initialized or found If the GPS receiver cannot be initialized or found and this can be caused by the following y The GPS receiver is configured for one of the other connectors and not for COMI of the Pocket PC Solution 1 Click on Settings in the Main Menu of the navigator 2 Select GPS from the list in the window Settings 3 Activate COM and observe the GPS can be initialized you have successfully activated the COMI port 4 Click on Save 23 y The GPS receiver does not start automatically Solution GPS cannot be initialized even after the configuration of the COM1 port 1 Close the navigation program Check the GPS reception settings under Start Settings System GPS It is recommended to use the automatic start when accessing COMI Restart the navigation program The display jitters slows down responds sluggish or the program aborts This may be due to reduced memory availability Normally The navigation software requires approximately 10 15 MB of free main memory for swapping out files etc If this is no longer available the stated problems may arise The Pocket PC may also go into energy saving mode which can lead to t
6. necessary A soft reset is often used in order to reorganize the memory In doing so all programs that are running are interrupted and the working memory is reinitialized Choose this option if your Pocket PC is not responding or working properly Perform the soft reset as follows 1 If possible save the files that your Pocket PC has just been processing 2 Press the tip of the stylus into the soft reset switch opening After a few seconds the Pocket PC displays the start screen Your configuration and your saved files will not be deleted HARD RESET Warning A hard reset deletes all data on your Pocket PC and causes it to return to its initial state It is not necessary to install the software on your synchronization computer again however Perform the hard reset as the following 1 If possible back up all the files needed from your Pocket PC To do this use the programs bundled with the Pocket PC see online help or the manual on CD 2 Hold down the On Off switch and carry out a soft reset 16 BASIC SKILLS This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your Pocket PC such as using the stylus navigation button navigation pad menus and programs You will also know how to enter information USING THE STYLUS The stylus serves as a mouse for computers It is used to navigate and select objects on the screen Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use Store it in the slot when not in use
7. that assist you through the initial set up of the Empus Pocket PC STEP 1 CHARGING THE POCKET PC BATTERY The Empus Pocket PC can be conveniently charged with either the supplied AC adaptor or the optional USB dock 1 Slide the adaptor plug into the guide rail at the back of the AC adaptor Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet that is easily accessible 2 The charging status display flashes green until the Pocket PC is charged Do not interrupt the charging process before the battery is fully charged This may take a few hours The Pocket PC is fully charged if the charging display lights green Remember to charge the Empus Pocket PC for at least 10 hours for the first time 3 Leave the mains adapter connected to the Pocket PC for around 24 hours so that the backup battery also charges up fully 10 As an alternative to the USB docking station you can also connect the AC adaptor directly to the Pocket PC or use the optional ActiveSync cable Attach this connector to your Pocket PC USB connector Attach the USB connector to an available USB port of your PC and the ActiveSynce connector c to the ActiveSync port of your Pocket PC The PC must be switched on for charging through the ActiveSync cable Installing the included active sync Software first before connecting the ActiveSync cable INSTALLING MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC In order to synchronize your data e mails contacts dates etc between
8. Additional programs optional A comprehensive User manual for operating the Pocket PC programs 9 The Pocket PC is no longer responding What should do Carry out a soft reset see page 16 9 How can adjust the lighting 1 Manually 2 On the Pocket PC under Start Settings System Backlight 9 How can find out information on the configuration of the Pocket PC On the Pocket PC under Start Settings System 9 What sort of processor must choose if want to install software that has been written for various platforms Choose ARM 22 CUSTOMER SERVICE FAULTS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES The Pocket PC does not respond anymore y Pressthe reset button Elements have inadvertently been overwritten y Inthe Settings menu of the ActiveSync program you can define precisely which rules are to be applied during synchronization Call up the program Help by pressing F1 in order to see the effects of the corresponding settings The Pocket PC shows that insufficient memory is available y Terminate any unnecessary programs in order to free up sufficient memory space again In addition under Start Settings Memory Current programs terminate applications that are no longer needed Remove unnecessary files Check temporary Internet files Multimedia files MP3 AVI BMP etc can be very big Check if you still need these Once I have installed ActiveSync get error messages from a
9. RoyalTek Fn A Bl ET BS 02 ARAS RTW 1000 Operation Manual Empus Version 1 2 Copyright 2004 2005 All rights reserved Microsofte MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Pentiume is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Information in this document is subject to change without notice INDEX ini Nadie 3 MAINTENANCE seseeene enne nennen nnne nnne 3 CARE OF THE DISPLAY siiis 3 NOTES ON THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 SUPPLIED ITEMS irre hte e i irri tees 3 DEVICE INITIALIZATION eeeeeeennn nn 4 GETTING STARTED 2 itii ree aoaaa 5 VIEW COMPONENTS ssseeeeeen eene 5 FRONT VIEW uiii iiti ie teri teer ete dte 5 BOTTOM VIEW iere rer eph tpi i de ere e Den 7 LEFT VIEW ieri bier ie b e ebd aen 7 RIGHT VIEW ierat cita ah tum hne nu nerui enira cuiu n 8 TOPVIEW cerea ia a 8 USB DOCKING STATION eeeenm me 9 INITIAL SET UP OF THE POCKET PC sem 10 STEP 1 CHARGING THE POCKET PC BATTERY 10 STEP 2 SWITCHING ON THE POCKET PC 12 STEP 3 CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 12 STEP 4 USING THE POCKET PC sse 13 WORKING WITH MEMORY CARDS s 14 INSERTING MEMORY CARDS
10. d on by the navigation system STARTING NAVIGATION 1 Switch on the Pocket PC Start the navigation program in the program directory of your Pocket PC lt Hint The GPS receiver will require some minutes for initialization when deployed for the first time Even when GPS signal reception is indicated the navigation could be imprecise In all future instances it will take about 30 60 seconds until a correct GPS signal is available 2 Click on Enter a destination to specify your destination In order to obtain detailed information about how to use the program click on the Help button O1 9 Where can find more information about the Pocket PC Detailed operating instructions for navigation optional and operation of the Pocket PC programs can be found on the corresponding CDs which accompany your Pocket PC For additional assistance use the extensive help functions that are available at the touch of a button usually F1 on your PC or by typing the question mark on the Pocket PC These help options will be made available to you when you use the computer or the Pocket PC Useful notes and additional help can be obtained from the Internet at www pocketpc com www royaltek com or from corresponding forums FAQ 9 What do need the accompanying CDs for The Companion CD contains ActiveSynce for synchronization The information management program Outlook and other help programs from Microsoft
11. e 14 REMOVING MEMORY CARDS eee 14 ACCESSING MEMORY CARBDS eene 14 DATA EXCHANGE VIA CARD READER 15 RESETTING THE POCKET PC m 16 SOEEI RHESET a iiti ti itotet ttt fleet flee ete ates etu Ee 16 HABRD BESE T ttetitetu niania tte tut utet eut ed ete Fete teta et 16 BASIC SKILLS irrin mM 17 USING THE STYLUS iier tcr tar ad DR a 17 USING THE NAVIGATION PAD eem 17 STATUS ICONS EET 18 NAVIGATION ricecon HR 20 GPS NAVIGATION SOFTWARE sem 20 TIPS FOR NAVIGATION cseeeeenmm n 20 GPS DIAGNOSE asa etie eps p e e a ep epeg tu uentus 21 STARTING NAVIGATION seeeeennn nnn 21 gla 22 CUSTOMER SERVICE sse enne nennen 23 FAULTS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES ee 23 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT eee eene 25 READ ME FIRST MAINTENANCE Congratulations on purchasing the Empus Pocket PC Please follow the instructions in this booklet in order to ensure a long and enjoyable experience with your purchase There are no self cleanable or self serviceable parts inside the Pocket PC Always disconnect all power and cables before cleaning Clean the Pocket PC only with a damp lint free cloth Do not apply solvents caustic or gas based cleaners CARE OF THE DISPLAY Ensure that no traces of water remain on the screen Water can cause irreversible discoloration Use only soft
12. e operation and functionality of the programs can be obtained from Start Help 13 WORKING WITH MEMORY CARDS Your Pocket PC supports MMC and SD memory cards INSERTING MEMORY CARDS 1 Carefully take the memory card out of its packing if included Take care not to touch or dirty the contact points 2 Push the memory card carefully into the card slot as shown The side of the memory card wearing the label must point upwards The memory card should slightly lock in place REMOVING MEMORY CARDS lt Do not remove the memory card while it is being accessed This could result in the loss of data 1 To remove the card press lightly on the SD card and it will eject itself 2 Pull the card out without touching the contacts 3 Store the memory card in the packing or in another safe location IA Memory cards are very fragile Take care not to dirty the contacts and not to force the card ACCESSING MEMORY CARDS Memory cards are normally shown as Storage Cards in the Windows Explorer You can access the memory card like a normal drive to store rename or delete files lt The Pocket PC only supports memory cards in the FAT16 32 file format If you insert a card prepared with a different format e g in cameras MP3 players your Pocket PC may not recognize it and will ask you to format it again Warning Formatting the memory card wipes out all data Likewise you cannot just copy files onto
13. he memory card no longer be recognized correctly Solution y Close down all programs y Delete unnecessary files MP3 PDF etc or save them externally y Start the navigation program again y Carry out a soft reset see page 16 24 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem please contact your local reseller or visit RoyalTek web site However before you contact your service people please have the following information available How is your computer configured What additional peripherals do you use What messages if any appear on your screen What software were you using when the error occurred What steps have you already undertaken to solve the problem Have you upgraded or removed drivers or hardware Can you manually repeat the problem If you have been given a customer number previously please give this number to the technician 25
14. ist of the programs and their Icon Program Description Synchronize information between your Pocket e ActiveSync PC and desktop computer x Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests E Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues 3 Inbox Send and receive email messages d Browse Web and WAP sites and download new Explorer programs and files from the Internet Create handwritten or typed notes drawings Notes and recordings Tasks Keep track of your tasks Windows eh Media Play digital audio and video files Player sd Pocket Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel Excel workbooks created on your desktop computer H Pocket Create new documents or view and edit Word Li Word documents created on your desktop computer 19 NAVIGATION GPS NAVIGATION SOFTWARE Please refer to the included GPS Software Guide TIPS FOR NAVIGATION j j Do not manipulate the navigation system during driving to protect yourself and others from accidents In the event that you do not understand the voice instruction or if you are in doubt of your heading the arrow on the map of your Empus Pocket PC will be able to provide you with a quick orientation Only look at the display when you are in a safe driving situation Attention The road layout and driving rules take precedence over the instructions of the navigation system Only follow the instructio
15. ns when circumstances and driving rules permit it The navigation system will guide you to your destination even when you have to deviate from your planned route Plan routes before you leave Never drive and operate your Empus Pocket PC at the same time In order to receive the GPS signal correctly provide the best angle between your Empus Pocket PC and open sky Attach the Pocket PC to the inside of the windscreen or near the windscreen with the sucker Try different positions in your vehicle in order to get the best reception 20 GPS DIAGNOSE There are two ways to turn on off your Empus Pocket PC s GPS function manually 1 Thru embedded software Users will notice the GPS icon the button right of the Today screen Tab on it will bring up a quick diagnose window which allows the users to switch on and off the GPS function of the Empus Pocket PC manually 2 Thru embedded hotkey operation The GPS function of the Empus Pocket PC can be turned on off by operating the GPS button on the right side of the Empus Pocket PC see page 8 By holding the GPS button the users will be able to detect the change in GPS status by the change of color of the GPS icon The green GPS icon represents the Empus Pocket PC is running with the GPS function turned on The red GPS icon represents the Empus Pocket PC is running with the GPS function turned off Note Normally the GPS function of the Empus Pocket PC will be automatically turne
16. ours at least 2 Upon completing the charging process perform a hard reset of the Empus Pocket PC Note To perform a hard reset of the Empus Pocket PC hold down the power button and press in the reset button as page 16 briefly This chapter introduces you to the Empus Pocket PC and guides you through the friendly setup process GETTING STARTED The illustrations on the following pages introduce you to the various buttons connectors ports and features of your Pocket PC VIEW COMPONENTS FRONT VIEW mm M M Ref Component Description GPSantenna GPS antenna C SD MNC Slot Insert an optional SD Secure Digital or MMC MultiMediaCard card for removable storage Touch Screen Tap the screen with the stylus to select menu commands or enter information Program Start screen Button Note All program keys could be adapted Program Contacts Button Navigation pad Moves up down left or right by pushing towards the corresponding area of the pad Push down on the centre button to confirm your selection Power Button Powers backlight Turns your Pocket PC on or off Switches on off the backlight if this button is pressed for approximately 3 seconds Microphone Records sound and voice 1 Program Calendar Button Program The programs e g Navigator can be run using the Button program key BOTTOM VIEW
17. the memory card In some cases the files must be converted by the Microsoft ActiveSync program IA 14 DATA EXCHANGE VIA CARD READER You can transfer or synchronize data via ActiveSynce This is also the correct method in particular if files are to be transferred that must be converted into a Pocket PC readable format However if you wish to copy large quantities of data MP3 files navigation maps to the memory card these can also be stored directly to the memory card Many computers already have memory card devices Insert the card in this and copy the data directly to the card Because of the direct access significantly faster transfer will be achieved Note SD information update issue Due to Microsoft s internal design que users need to perform the following steps in order to read the SD card information upon the removal and insertion of the SD card 1 Tap on the start icon 2 Tap on Programs on the drop down list 3 Tap on File Explorer 4 Tap on the Storage Card tab Users will be able to read the current information that is stored inside your SD card if presented Upon the insertion removal of the SD card please tap on the Storage Card tab again in order to get the refreshed information on your newly inserted SD card 15 RESETTING THE POCKET PC There are two options for resetting the Pocket PC SOFT RESET This option restarts the Pocket PC without reinstallation being
18. u of the Microsoft ActiveSync program you can define precisely which rules are to be applied during synchronization Call up the program Help by pressing F1 in order to see the effects of the corresponding settings If the Pocket PC is not recognized as a partner restricted guest access is automatically activated that allows for example data to be exchanged If this should occur even though there is a registered partnership remove the Pocket PC from the charging synchronization docking station and switch it off and on again Re insert the Pocket PC in the charging synchronization docking station in order to restart the identification process If this still does not work repeat the process and also restart your PC If you have changed the device name in the Pocket PC this may be the cause of this malfunction Please remember this if you change the name of the Pocket PC under Start Settings Change the device name of the Pocket PC if necessary if it does not correspond with the device name stored by ActiveSync STEP 4 USING THE POCKET PC OPERATING THE POCKET PC 1 Take the Pocket PC out of the docking station n order to execute a function or a program Usethe stylus to tap Start and then tab your desired operation on the drop down list Press the program keys of the Pocket PC in order to start the desired program The underlying programs can be defined using Start Settings Buttons 2 Explanations of th
19. your PC and the Pocket PC you need the Microsoft ActiveSync program Your Pocket PC includes a license for this Microsoft ActiveSync rogram which can be found on the CD If you do not have Microsoft Outlook 2002 on your PC please install Outlook 2002 following the directions above Attention You should not connect the Pocket PC to your computer yet IA IA 1 Start Windows and re insert the CD supplied in order to again display the installation menu you are already familiar with 2 Click Install ActiveSync lt On the right side of the window you will see more details about the ActiveSync software and additional hints for installation 3 Click now on Install 4 A dialog box appears that informs you that a program now has to be installed Click OK 5 You are now asked whether you want to open the file or store it on the PC Select the Open option here and follow the instructions on the screen 11 6 If testing the connection options insert the Pocket PC in the charging synchronization docking station lt f other programs have been bundled you will find these on your Companion CD under Enhance Your Experience Mobility or Entertainment STEP 2 SWITCHING ON THE POCKET PC 1 Press the On Off switch in order to start the Pocket PC The Pocket PC will automatically starts in the initial set up screen The brand logo appears and a few seconds later the Pocket PC
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