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Alarm Indicator Light (yellow)
Microphone
Backlight
button
RJ-11
phone jack
Power
buttonLatch
Stylus
Serial Connection Light (red) Recharging Indicator Light (green)
Reset buttonContrast dial
Velo 1 with lid open
Indicator lights
• The green recharging indicator light turns on if your recharge-
able battery pack is being recharged by your Velo Dock or an
AC power adapter. The green light turns off when charging is
complete.
• The red serial connection light blinks when your Velo 1 is
connected to a desktop computer with Windows CE 2.0
Services (or other serial connection) and a software connec-
tion has been established.
• The yellow alarm indicator light blinks to indicate an alarm
you have set. This light stops blinking when you tap 
 to
close the alarm’s dialog box or double-tap the alarm icon in
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Battery tips
The Velo 1 has two kinds of batteries:
wMain batteries power your H/PC during normal mobile use.
wThe backup battery provides enough power to keep your data
safe if no other power source (main batteries or external
power) is available. The backup battery was installed at the
factory, but it must be activated before it will protect your
data.
You can run your Velo 1 virtually anywhere on battery power. If
you’re close to an AC power outlet, you can connect to the power
adapter that is supplied with your Velo 1.
Protecting your data during low power
If you are using AA batteries, do not remove these batteries from
your Velo 1 until you are ready to replace them with fresh
batteries. Even when AA batteries are too low to turn on the H/
PC, they may still have enough power to protect your saved data
for more than a week.
If you remove the main batteries, the backup battery will maintain
your data for one or two days; however, to ensure maximum
protection, you should leave the main batteries installed and
replace them with a fresh pair as soon as possible.
RJ-ll phone jack
Serial connector DC jackIR port
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To replace the backup battery
When you see a message that you need to replace the backup
battery, follow these steps:
1Make sure the main batteries are working, or plug the
Velo 1 into a wall outlet with the supplied AC power
adapter.
2Remove the screw from the backup battery door, then
remove the door and the old battery.
3Insert a CR2032 (or equivalent) lithium coin cell backup
battery.
The side marked with a + (plus sign) faces up.
4Replace the backup battery door and the screw.
To connect to external power
Warning:   Use only Philips power adapters designed specifically for
use with the Velo 1; otherwise you may damage your H/PC.
1Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet.
2Plug the AC power adapter into the DC jack on either
your Velo 1 or Velo Dock.
If the rechargeable battery pack is installed, the batteries will be
recharged while your H/PC is connected to AC power.
Note:  If the rechargeable battery pack is installed, the first time you
connect your Velo 1 to AC power you should fully charge the battery
pack before you disconnect the AC power adapter. Charging takes about
two and a half hours. While the battery pack is charging, the green
recharging indicator light is on. The light turns off when charging is
complete.
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Resetting your Velo 1
Occasionally, you will need to reset your Velo 1, for example, after
you restore data from your desktop computer or when the
operating system stops responding to your commands or stylus taps.
There are several methods for resetting, depending on the severity
of the problem. In most cases, you can reset your Velo 1 without
losing any data; however, to ensure the safety of your information
you should regularly back up your data to your desktop computer.
In general, the Reset program (reset.exe) is the most reliable
method for resetting your H/PC while preserving your data. The
Reset program is in the Velo Applications folder on your Velo 1.
To reset your Velo 1 using the Reset program
 1On the Start menu, tap Run.
 2In the run dialog box, type reset, and then tap OK.
 3In the Reset Velo 1 dialog box, tap Yes.
Important: Only when the Reset program fails to correct a problem
should you press the Reset button with the stylus. Pressing the Reset
button once should retain the data stored on your Velo 1; however,
pressing the Reset button multiple times will cause your Velo 1 to do a
full restart, erasing all information.
In the most severe cases, when your Velo 1 doesn’t respond to the
Reset button or if you forget your password, you may need to
perform a full restart by removing all power, including the main
and backup batteries, from your Velo 1. Resetting in this way
erases all files you’ve saved and all programs you’ve installed on
your Velo 1. If you perform a full restart, you will have to reinstall
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Frequently Asked Questions
The following information provides answers to questions that are
frequently asked by users when setting up their H/PCs for the first
time.
Q: How much total memory is available on my H/PC?
A: In the System control panel, tap the General tab to view
system information, including the total installed DRAM memory
(this does include DRAM Miniature Cards.
Q: How do I know how much free storage space I have on my
H/PC?
A: In the System control panel, tap the Memory tab to view how
much storage and program memory is in use. Move the slider to
allocate more memory for either programs or storage.
Q: What does the ÿ key do?
A: It performs the same function as the Windows key found on
newer PC keyboards.
Use this key combination To perform this function
ÿOpen Start menu
ÿ +K Open Keyboard control panel
ÿ +I Open Stylus control panel
ÿ +C Open Control Panel
ÿ +E Explore My Handheld PC
ÿ +R Display the Run dialog box
ÿ +H Open Windows CE Help
CTRL+ ÿ +A Select All on desktop
Q: How do I minimize a document or application?
A: Tap the application button on the taskbar.
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Q: How do I turn on CAPS LOCK?
A: Press both SHIFT keys at the same time. When CAPS LOCK is on,
 appears in the toolbar.
Q: How can I check my battery power?
A: Double-tap the power icon in the control panel.
Q: How do I “right-click”?
A: Not all H/PC applications support the right-click. In the Windows
CE Explorer, press and hold down the ALT key while you tap an
item.
Q: Does 
 work the same as in Windows 95?
A: When the 
 button appears on the toolbar, tapping  will close
a window without saving changes.
Q: How do I print documents on my H/PC?
A: You can print documents directly from your H/PC with the
proper connection to a printer or from Windows CE Services on
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Quick Start keys
The Velo 1 provides Quick Start keys, a fast way to use the
keyboard to go to many of your favorite programs.
To use a QuickStart key to start a program, hold down the ALT
key and press one of the number keys. The following table lists
the Quick Start keys you can use:
Quick Start keys Program started
ALT + 1 Pocket Word
ALT + 2 Pocket Excel
ALT + 3 Calendar
ALT + 4 Contacts
ALT + 5 Tasks
ALT + 6 Pocket Internet Explorer
ALT + 7 Inbox
ALT + 8 Database
ALT + 9 Calculator
ALT + 0 Voice Memo
You can use the Quick Start keys control panel to reprogram
QuickStart keys to open any application.
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Velo 1
Clean the casing of your Velo 1 with a damp cloth. For more
persistent dirt such as grease or oils, use a solution of a mild
detergent in water. Always wipe off your Velo 1 with a dry cloth
after cleaning.
To clean the touch screen, use a damp cloth or a premoistened
pad designed specifically for use on computer monitors.
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Using the built-in modem
The Velo 1 includes a built-in modem for connecting to a
telephone line. You can use the modem to explore the Internet,
send and receive e–mail, send faxes, and connect to other
services.
To connect to a telephone line
 1Lift the RJ-11 jack away from the case, and plug in a
standard telephone line.
 2The RJ-11 jack is to the left of the screen, in the center.
Note: The built-in modem is designed for use only in the U.S.
RJ-11 phone line connection
Note:  To use the built-in modem on your Velo 1, you must select
Internal modem on COM 4 when creating a new dial-up
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Hardware Specifications
Physical description Velo 1
Dimensions6.75” (171 mm) by 3.75” (95 mm) by 1.25” (32 mm)
Weight 13.2 oz. (370 g) without batteries
Expansion
Velo Dock Provides connection to desktop computer and
external power supply.
Begins synchronization if software is running
on desktop computer.
Recharges batteries with battery pack installed.
Power
Main batteries Requires 2 AA alkaline or lithium batteries or
1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack
Backup battery Requires CR2032 lithium coin cell
DC jack 12V @ 500mA
Processor and basic input/output
Keyboard 61-key QWERTY layout
Quick Start keys to start applications
Display Backlit, nonglare, touchscreen display
Grayscale LCD(480x240 pixels, .24mm dot pitch, .23mm dot size)
with contrast dial and on-demand backlighting
CPU 3.3V 32-bit MIPS R3910 RISC processor
@ 36.864 MHz
Other input/output
Serial port RS-232 serial port
Supports data transfer rate up to 230 Kbps
InfraredMeets IrDA standard (Level 1)
transceiver Data transfer rate up to 115Kbps
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Indicator lightsGreen light indicates charging of
the rechargeable batteries
Red light indicates communication over
the Serial connector
Yellow light indicates alarms or messages
Audio in Omnidirectional microphone used in conjunction
with Voice Memo application
Records up to 16 minutes per Mbyte using
TrueSpeech™ 8.5 sound compression
Audio out Speaker on the bottom can play standard .wav
files with sample rates:
8 kHz, 8 or 16 bit mono
11 kHz, 8 or 16 bit mono
11.025 kHz, 8 or 16 bit mono
22 kHz, 8 or 16 bit mono
22.050 kHz, 8 or 16 bit mono
Communication
Modem Built-in 19.2 Kbps V.32/bis/ter data/fax modem
Compatible with ITU-T standards.
Data modes:
V.32 ter (adaptive rate 4800 - 19200 bps)
V.32 bis (adaptive rate 4800 - 14400 bps)
V.32 (adaptive rate 4800 - 9600 bps)
V.23 (1200 bps downstream, 75 bps upstream)
V.22 bis (2400 bps)
V.22 (1200 bps)
V.21 (0 - 300 bps)