ViewSonic V37 Pocket Pc Instructions Manual

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The following programs are permanently installed in your V37:
You can also install the following programs from the V37 Companion CD:
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Infrared
ReceiverOn the Start menu, tap Programs and then tap the 
Infrared Receive icon. Infrared Receive establishes the 
connection between your V37 and the IR device.
Terminal 
ServicesOn the Start menu, tap Programs and then tap the 
Terminal Services icon. Terminal Services allows you to 
access the programs and documents in a Windows NT server 
type PC that is running Terminal Services.
BackupOn the Start menu, tap Programs and then tap the Backup 
icon. Backup enables you to back up all data stored in the 
internal (RAM) memory on your V37. For more information, 
see section “Backing up Data” in Chapter 3.
.NET Compact 
Framework.NET Compact Framework is built into the V37’s Flash ROM 
image. Microsoft’s Compact Framework provides developers 
an easy to use tool to develop managed code and XML web 
service clients for Pocket PCs and other smart devices. 
Because Compact Framework is a subset of Framework, 
developers can reuse existing Visual Studio .NET code and 
skills in smart device, desktop, and server environments.
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ClearVue™ 
Image ViewerAllows you to view BMP, JPG, and PNG 
images.
ClearVue™ 
Presentation 
ViewerAllows you to view presentations created 
with Microsoft PowerPoint 97, PowerPoint 
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This chapter tells you about Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Mobile Favorites 
Folder and AvantGo Channels.
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Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages by doing the 
following:
• During synchronization with your PC, download your favorite links and 
mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet 
Explorer on the PC.
To start Pocket Internet Explorer:
•On the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer. The Pocket Internet Explorer 
home page:
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)Ta p  t h e  Favorites button to display your list of favorites.
*In the list, tap the page you want to view.
You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with 
your PC. If the page is not on your V37, it will be dimmed in the Favorites list. 
You will need to synchronize with your PC again to download the page to your 
V37, or connect to the Internet to view the page.
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To connect and start browsing, do one of the following:
•Tap the Favorites button, and then tap the favorite you want to view.
•Tap View, and then tap Address Bar. In the address bar that appears at 
the top of the screen, enter the Web address you want to visit and then tap 
Go. Tap the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses.
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Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites folder in 
Internet Explorer on your PC will be synchronized with your Pocket PC. This 
folder is created automatically when you install ActiveSync.
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During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on 
your PC is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your V37. Both 
computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you 
synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the 
link (and not the page) will be downloaded to your V37, and you must connect 
to your ISP or network to view the content. For more information on 
synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on your PC.

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If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later on your PC, you can 
download mobile favorites to your V37. When you synchronize your PC and 
V37, the content of your mobile favorites is downloaded to your V37 so that you 
can view pages while you are not connected to your ISP or your network.
Use the Internet Explorer plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile 
favorites quickly.
To create a mobile favorite:
)In Internet Explorer on your PC, click Tools, and then click Create.
• To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box.
• To change how often the mobile favorite is updated, select a desired 
update schedule under Update.
*Click OK. Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to 
your PC.
If you want to download the pages that are linked to the mobile favorite you 
just created, right-click the mobile favorite and then click Properties. On 
the Download tab, specify the number of links deep you want to download. 
To conserve memory on your V37, download only one level of links.
/Synchronize your V37 and PC. Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile 
Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your V37.
NOTE: If you do not specify an updated schedule, you must manually download 
content to keep the information updated on your PC and V37. Before 
synchronizing in Internet Explorer or your PC, click Synchronize on the Tools
menu. You will see the last time content was downloaded to your PC, and you 
can manually download if needed.
NOTE: You can add a button to the Internet Explorer toolbar for creating 
mobile favorites. In Internet Explorer on your PC, on the View menu, click 
Toolbars, and then click Customize.



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Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your V37. Follow these tips to 
minimize the amount of memory used: 
						

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• Use ActiveSync settings to turn off pictures and sounds for the Mobile 
Favorites information type or to stop some mobile favorites from being 
downloaded to your V37. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.
• Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the 
PC, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change, and then click 
Properties. On the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked 
pages you want to download.
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AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized 
content and thousands of popular Web sites. You subscribe to AvantGo channels 
directly from your V37. Then you synchronize your V37 with your PC or connect 
to the Internet to download the content. For more information, visit the 
AvantGo Web site.
To sign up for AvantGo:
)In ActiveSync options on the PC, turn on synchronization for the AvantGo 
information type.
*In Pocket Internet Explorer on your V37, tap the Favorites button to display 
your list of favorites.
Ta p  t h e  AvantGo Channels link.
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0Follow the directions on the screen. You will need to synchronize your V37 
with your PC, and then tap the My Channels button to complete the 
AvantGo setup.
When synchronization 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 
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This chapter explains how to connect your V37 to the Internet or to a network 
using a wireless connection. In addition, the chapter explains how to connect to 
other mobile devices or your PC using an infrared (IR) connection.


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You can connect to a wireless network at work or at home by installing an SDIO  
802.11B (WiFi) network card (purchased separately) into the V37’s SDIO slot. 
Once connected to a network, you can send and receive email messages using 
Inbox and/or access web pages on the Internet using Pocket Internet Explorer. 
See Creating a Wireless Connection to a Network below for information about 
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You first need to install an 802.11B (WiFi) SDIO network card (purchased 
separately). For instructions on inserting and using the SDIO WiFi or network 
card, see the owner’s manual for the card. 
NOTE: Make sure your SDIO card is compatible with SDIO Now! technology, 
developed by bSquare Inc. 
)If applicable, obtain the following information from your network 
administrator: user name,password, and domain name.
*You do not need to create a new connection on your V37. The first time you 
install the SDIO network card, Network Settings appears automatically so 
you can configure the network card. Most networks use DHCP, so you should 
not have to change settings unless your network administrator instructs you 
to do so. If you need to change settings, do the following: Tap OK. If it does 
not appear to change settings later, tap  and tap Settings. On the 
Connections tab, tap Network Adapters, tap the adapter you want to 
change, and tap Properties.
Ta p ,  t a p  Settings, and tap the Connections tab. From My network 
card connects to list, tap Work, and tap OK. 
						

							
						

							
		
	

			
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This chapter gives solutions to common V37 problems you may encounter when 
using the device. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your V37.
NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact your reseller or 
ViewSonic Customer Support. See the “Customer Support” section at the end of 
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CAUTION: Resetting will cause unsaved data to be lost.
Resetting your V37 is similar to restarting your PC. It restarts the operating 
system, but you will lose any unsaved data. Occasionally, you may need to 
reset your V37. For example, you should reset your V37:
• After you restore data from your PC.
• When your V37 stops responding. (In other words, it appears to be “frozen” 
or “locked up.”)
Follow this procedure to reset your V37:
)Remove the memory card (if installed). 
						

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*Unscrew the cap at the top of the stylus. Use the pointed tip of the cap to 
press the reset button on the side of your V37.


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In some cases, you may need to restore your V37 to the factory default settings 
by clearing the memory (RAM) from your V37. For example, you should clear 
the memory:
• When your V37 does not respond after being reset.
• When you forget your password.
Clearing the memory means all data you have entered in RAM, including all 
files, system settings, and additional programs you have installed, will be 
erased. (Programs installed to ROM at the factory are not affected.)
CAUTION:
•To ensure the integrity of your data should it be necessary to clear 
the memory, you are advised to regularly back up to your PC (using 
ActiveSync), or to an optional SD card (using the backup 
application). For more information on backing up data, see “Backing 
Up Data” in Chapter 3.
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)Disconnect all cables, including the AC adapter, from your V37.
*Unscrew the cap at the top of the stylus. Use the pointed tip of the cap to 
push the battery switch to the OFF (up) position.
Wait for three (3) minutes then push the battery switch to the ON (down) 
position.
/The Notification indicator will flash red for approximately 30 seconds, and 
then your V37 will automatically turn on and display the Welcome Wizard 
screen.
NOTE: If the battery runs completely out of power and is not re-charged in 
time, the memory of your V37 will be cleared.
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• The remaining battery power may be too low to run your V37. Connect the 
AC adapter to your V37 and to external AC power. Then, turn on your V37. 
(Charge the battery whenever possible to avoid running out of battery 
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• You might be using your V37 in ways that drain power quickly. (See 
“Managing Power” in Chapter 3 for tips on saving power.)