Humanware Trekker Solo 2.7.3 User manual

Maestro 2.0.0
Trekker Solo 2.7.3
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
1. WELCOME
1.1 Introduction to Maestro
1.2 Introduction to Trekker
1.3 Before You Begin
1.4 Contents of the Package
1.5 Sources of Information
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PDA
2.1 Top Front
2.2 Tactile Keyboard
2.3 Bottom Front
2.4 Edges
2.5 Accessories
3. SETTING UP
3.1 Before You Begin
3.2 Charging the PDA and Accessories Batteries

3.3 Installing ActiveSync
3.4 Connecting Your PDA and run ActiveSync
3.5 Installing Maestro or Trekker solo Software
3.6 Installing Trekker Maps
3.7 Installing and Removing the Tactile Keyboard
3.8 Installing MS Outlook (Maestro)
3.9 Resetting your PDA
3.10 Synchronizing Data (Maestro)
3.11 Creating Backup and Restoring Your PDA
4. USING MAESTRO OR TREKKER SOLO
4.1 General Concept
4.2 Starting Maestro or Trekker solo
4.3 System Bar
4.4 Today Page
4.5 System Menu
4.6 Switching Applications
4.7 Data Entry Keypad
4.8 Navigation Principles
4.9 Adjust Basic Parameters
4.10 Commands by Function
4.11 Memory
4.12 File Management (Maestro)
5. CALENDAR (MAESTRO)
5.1 General Description
5.2 File Management and Synchronization
5.3 Calendar Application Menu Options
5.4 Calendar Main Window
5.5 Calendar List
5.6 General Page
5.7 Notes Page
5.8 Create a new event
5.9 View or edit an event
5.10 Delete an event
5.11 Search
5.12 Options
5.13 Recurring events
6. CONTACTS (MAESTRO)
6.1 General Description
6.2 File Management and Synchronization
6.3 Contacts Application Menu Options
6.4 Contacts Main Window

6.5 Summary Page Tab
6.6 General Page Tab
6.7 Details Page Tab
6.8 Categories Page Tab
6.9 Create a New Contact
6.10 View or Edit a Contact
6.11 Delete a Contact
6.12 Add Category
6.13 Delete Category
6.14 Options
7. TEXT NOTES (MAESTRO)
7.1 General Description
7.2 File Management and Synchronization
7.3 Text Notes File Formats
7.4 Text Notes Application Menu Options
7.5 Text notes Main Window
7.6 Create a Text Note Document
7.7 Edit a Document
7.8 Save a Document
7.9 Rename or Move a document
7.10 Duplicate a document
7.11 Delete a document
7.12 Translate to grade 2
7.13 Translate from grade 2
7.14 Create a New Folder
7.15 Rename a Folder
7.16 Delete a Folder
7.17 Find text
7.18 Find and Replace Text
8. TREKKER 2.7.3
8.1 General Description
8.2 GPS - Global Positioning System
8.3 Trekker Bluetooth GPS System
8.4 Trekker Application Menu Options
8.5 Using Trekker outdoors
8.6 Automatic Information Functions
8.7 On demand information functions
8.8 Trekker Navigation Modes
8.9 Managing Points of Interest
8.10 Working with Routes
8.11 Settings

9. VICTOR READER POCKET 1.0 (MAESTRO)
9.1 General description
9.2 File formats and playback modes
9.3 Books & Bookshelf
9.4 User data storage
9.5 Key Describer Mode
9.6 Settings
9.7 Basic functions
9.8 Book Navigation Functions
9.9 Victor Reader Application Menu Options
10. VOCAL NOTES (MAESTRO)
10.1 General Description
10.2 File Management and Synchronization
10.3 Vocal Note File format
10.4 Record a Short Vocal Note
10.5 Record a Long Vocal Note
10.6 Append to a Vocal Note
10.7 Play a Vocal Note
10.8 Vocal Notes Application Menu Options
10.9 Vocal Notes Main Window
10.10 Vocal Note Properties
10.11 Rename or Move a Vocal Note
10.12 Create a New Folder
10.13 Rename a Folder
11. MEDIA PLAYER 1.0 (MAESTRO)
11.1 General Description
11.2 File formats and playback modes
11.3 File Management and Synchronization
11.4 Media Player Main Window
11.5 Media Player Application Menu Options
11.6 Sleep
11.7 Playlist
11.8 Switch to playlist/folder mode
11.9 Title Presentation
11.10 File Management
11.11 Folders
12. EMAIL (MAESTRO)
12.1 General Description
12.2 Working with Folders
12.3 Working with Accounts
12.4 Email Application Menu options

12.5 Email Main Window
12.6 Creating a new Message
12.7 Additional New message options
12.8 Open a New Message
12.9 Message Management
12.10 Tools
12.11 Contacts
12.12 Accounts
13. CONFIGURATION
13.1 General Description
13.2 Configuration Panel Application Menu
13.3 Backlight
13.4 Bluetooth
13.5 Buttons
13.6 Clock
13.7 Factory Defaults
13.8 Input Table
13.9 Keyboard
13.10 Memory
13.11 Owner Information
13.12 Power Saving
13.13 Reading and Text Typing
13.14 Running Programs
13.15 Sounds and Notifications
13.16 Voice
13.17 Wireless Networks (Maestro)
14. EXTERNAL DEVICES
14.1 External speaker
14.2 GPS Receiver
14.3 Infrared Keyboard
14.4 HP Bluetooth Keyboard
14.5 KeyMaestro
14.6 Bluetooth Keyboard Troubleshooting
15. US BRAILLE TABLE
16. CONTACTING HUMANWARE
17. APPENDIX: TREKKER LEGAL NOTICE
1. Welcome
Welcome to Maestro and Trekker. This manual describes both the Maestro (including Maestro with Trekker option) and Trekker solo systems. Sections that apply uniquely to one or other
system will be identified as such in the title.
1.1 Introduction to Maestro
Maestro is a standard Personal Digital Assistant, or PDA, that has been made accessible to blind and visually impaired people by HumanWare’s Maestro application suite. With Maestro

you can now enjoy the ultra-compact size of a real PDA with essential Windows-compatible applications, including a Calendar, Contacts Manager, word processor, DAISY books reader,
Vocal Note Taker, Media Player, and Email. Maestro allows you to easily transfer files between your PDA and your PC and synchronize your appointments, contact information, e-mails,
tasks, books, music files and documents. Furthermore, Maestro can also become an enhanced GPS orientation aid by adding the Trekker option.
1.2 Introduction to Trekker
Trekker is HumanWare's revolutionary orientation aid. It uses the Global Positioning System (GPS), and digital maps to help blind and visually impaired people find their way in urban and
rural areas. Trekker users can pinpoint exactly where they are, and be made aware of points of interest in the area. It complements existing mobility aids (white canes and guide dogs). It
does not replace them.
Sleek and discreet, Trekker provides information in the most natural way possible and allows users to record both vocal and written notes. A wide variety of maps covering North
American and European countries are available. For a list of available coverage, please consult our website. Maps can be bought from HumanWare's website. They will be delivered on
CD or online. User-friendly Trekker employs off-the-shelf hardware for GPS input.
You can purchase Trekker as a standalone system (Trekker solo) or add it as an option to the Maestro suite of applications.
1.3 Before You Begin
Before you begin, we strongly recommend that you take the time to examine the contents of your PDA package and review the enclosed documentation. These steps will ensure that the
setup and operation of your PDA will be smooth and enjoyable.
NOTE: If you are already familiar with Windows Commands and want to learn how to use the system immediately, please proceed directly to section 4.
1.4 Contents of the Package
Basic components:
HP iPAQ 4150 or Dell Axim X50 PDA
Tactile Keyboard
Desktop Cradle and USB Connector Cable
Power Supply Adapter
Carrying Case
Keyboard stencil (for sighted users)
Tactile description of the PDA
Standard PDA software and documentation package containing print documents and Companion CD
Trekker components:
GPS Receiver RoyalTek RBT 1000ST & Clip-on case
External Speaker with audio cable
Power Splitter (used to charge the GPS receiver, External Speaker or PDA at the same time)
Strap
Travel Bag
A GPS map on CD and a storage card
Trekker Getting Started Guide (Print and Braille)
Maestro components:
Bud type Earphones
Maestro Getting Started Guide (Print and Braille)
1.5 Sources of Information
Help for Maestro (or Trekker) is available from a number of sources such as:
Key Describer Mode: is available anywhere in Maestro (or Trekker) and provides a description of any key pressed. This is a great way to learn about the Maestro or Trekker solo
interface.
General Help: contains information about Maestro or Trekker software and is available on your PDA from the System Menu or from the Application menu of each Maestro application.
Contextual Help: is available at the application level and contains specific help for the current dialog.
Maestro or Trekker Quick Reference Guide: gives a complete listing of all key functions on the PDA. It is available from the System Menu, the Application menu of each Maestro
application, and the Maestro (or Trekker) Companion CD.
Maestro & Trekker User’s Guide: contains in-depth information on Maestro & Trekker and is available on the Maestro (or Trekker) Companion CD.
Maestro or Trekker Getting Started Guide: provides basic information and comes as a printed and Braille document in your package. It is also available on the Maestro (or Trekker)
Companion CD.
Standard PDA's User's Guide: contains more in-depth information and is available on the PDA Companion CD.
Standard PDA’s Getting Started Guide: contains basic information on the PDA and comes as a printed document in your PDA package.
Tutorial: Explore the CD to find this helpful tutorial.
2. Description of the PDA
2.1 Top Front
Power button:Located at the top on the front of the PDA. It is used to turn the unit On. When an application is running and the PDA is Off, use this button to turn the unit On. To turn
the unit Off, press and hold the System Bar key, located at the bottom right side of the PDA.

The Dell Axim X50 Power button is also the Power Indicator. When connected to external power and the main battery is fully charged, the Power button lights up green. When the main
battery charge is low, the Power button flashes amber. When the battery is being charged, the Power button turns amber.
The HP4150 Power Indicator: Located immediately to the right of the Power button. An amber flash indicates that the unit is charging. A steady amber light indicates that the unit is fully
charged.
Active Bluetooth/Wireless LAN Indicator: On the Dell Axim X50, it is located on the right side of the top front panel. On the HP iPAQ 4150, it is located immediately to the left of the
Power button.
Microphone: On the Dell Axim X50, it is located on the left side of the top front panel. On the HP iPAQ 4150, it is located just to the left of the SDIO Expansion Slot. Use the
microphone to record your voice or other sounds.
2.2 Tactile Keyboard
The Tactile Keyboard is positioned prominently on the front of the unit, taking up most of the front panel and divided into three functional zones: Data Entry, Navigation, and Function.
2.2.1 Data Entry
The upper half of the Tactile Keyboard is the data entry zone. It includes the following keys:
Backspace: Located at the top left corner of the Tactile Keyboard. Used to delete the character that precedes the cursor.
Delete: Located at the top right corner of the Tactile Keyboard. Used to delete the character that follows the cursor.
Braille/Telephone Keypad: Located in the middle upper half of the Tactile Keyboard, it consists of twelve buttons arranged as three columns of four rows. By default, the Braille keypad
is activated and represents a Braille cell. You can configure any two out of three columns to represent a Braille keypad. Enter one Braille dot at a time and press Validate to accept the
character. When used as a telephone keypad, the keys are mapped with numbers and letters as any telephone keypad.
Validate: Larger keys located on either side of the Braille/Telephone keyboard. Pressing a Validate key sends the entered character to the application. If no keys have been pressed, a
space will be entered.
Spell: Located below the Left Validate key. Spells the current word.
Tell: Located below the Right Validate key. Reads the current line.
2.2.2 Navigation
The navigation keys include the cursor cross, located in the middle of the lower half of the tactile keyboard, and the keys aligned along the right side of the lower half of the keyboard,
next to the cursor cross.
The Cursor cross keys are the following:
Up Arrow: Move up a line.
Down Arrow: Move down a line.
Left Arrow: Move to previous character.
Right Arrow: Move to next character.
Enter: Located in the middle of the Arrow keys.
Tab: Located below and to the right of the cursor cross. Moves to the next Control.
Shift Tab: Located below and to the left of the cursor cross. Moves to the previous Control.
The navigation keys aligned on the right side of the bottom half of the keyboard are as follows:
Home: Located at the top of the column. Move to beginning of line.
Page up: Located second from the top of the column. Move up a page.
Page down: Located third from the top of the column. Move down a page.
End: Located at the bottom of the column. Move to end of line.
2.2.3 Function
The function keys are aligned along the left side of the lower half of the tactile keyboard, next to the cursor cross, as follows:
F1: Located at the top of the column. Information Where Am I? Says the title of the active window.
Press and Hold F1: Toggles key describer On and Off.
F2: Located second from the top of the column. Says the current Control.
F3: Located third from the top of the column. Activates the Contextual menu.
Press and Hold F3: Activates the Running Programs dialog.
F4: Located at the bottom of the column. Activates the Application menu.
Press and Hold F4: Toggles between Braille and Telephone keypads.
2.3 Bottom Front
Escape: Located at the bottom left side of the front of the unit.
Control: Located between the Escape key and the Navigation button in the middle.
Navigation button: Located in the middle of the bottom set of buttons. It is not used.
Recording button: Located in the center of the Navigation button. Press this button to create Points of Interest by saying a short audio message describing the P.O.I.
Shift: Located to the right of the Navigation button.
System Bar: Located at the bottom right side of the front of the unit. Press to start the Trekker program. Press and hold to turn off the PDA.
2.4 Edges
2.4.1 Top Edge
Stereo Headphone Jack: Located at the leftmost edge of the top of the unit. Connect your headphone, headset, or earpiece.
Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) Expansion Slot: Located at the centre of the top edge, supports Secure Digital (SD) storage cards. The Dell Axim X50 has a Compact Flash card slot, located
on the back of the SD card slot.
Infrared: On the Dell Axim X50, it is located on top of the card slot. On the HP iPAQ 4150, it is located on the bottom edge, to the left of the Charging/Communications Port.
Stylus: Located at the rightmost edge of the top of the unit. Pull up with fingernail to remove, push down to lock.
2.4.2 Left Edge
Lanyard hook on the Dell Axim X50: Located near the top of the left edge.
Lock button on the Dell Axim X50: Located below the lanyard hook, and allows you to lock the device so that it does not respond to inadvertent pressing of keys. To lock the unit, slide
the lock button upward. To unlock it, slide the button downward.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth On/Off button on the Dell Axim X50: Located below the Lock button.
Standard Record button: On the Dell Axim X50, it is located below the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth On/Off button. On the HP iPAQ 4150, it is located near the top of the left edge, below the
Headphone jack. It is disabled.
Reset Button: On the HP iPAQ 4150, it is located below the Record button. On the Dell Axim X50, it is located on the back panel, to the upper right of the battery cover. You will need
to remove the Tactile Keyboard to find these buttons. To perform a soft reset, insert the stylus point in the hole until the system resets.
2.4.3 Right Edge
Battery Cover Release Latch on the HP iPAQ 4150: Located below the Stylus near the top of the right edge. Slide up to remove the battery cover.
Battery Cover: On the HP iPAQ 4150, it is located just below the Battery Cover Release Latch. To remove and install rechargeable battery, pull away with fingernail the battery cover.
On the Dell Axim X50, it is located below the Reset button.
Battery lock of the Dell Axim X50: Located on the bottom center of the back panel. Use this switch to release and remove the main battery. To unlock, slide the button to the left and
remove the battery cover. To lock, put the battery cover in place and slide the button to the right.
2.4.4 Bottom Edge
Charging/Communications Port: Located in the middle of the bottom edge. Connect to universal cradle or charging adapter.

2.5 Accessories
The main accessories included with your PDA are the cradle, a USB connector cable, and a power adapter. The PDA also comes with a stylus, which can be used to press the Reset
button. If you have the Trekker option or Trekker solo you should also have a Power Splitter, a strap, a GPS receiver, an External Speaker, and a Travel Bag. See the Bluetooth GPS
System and External Devices Sections for details.
The cradle is designed to hold the PDA for transferring data, charging, or both. It rests on four rubber feet and has a low front profile. This front face contains an indent moulded to fit the
contours of the lower portion of the PDA. At the bottom of this moulded indent is a USB connector. The PDA fits into the connector when properly docked. This connector provides the
PDA with power and connectivity to your regular PC.
On the back of the cradle, the rightmost cylindrical connector is used to plug the power adapter. The leftmost connector is used to plug the USB cable that is connected to your PC’s
USB port.
The Power Splitter consists of a DC jack (used to plug to the AC/DC power adapter) at one end, and three DC plugs (used to connect to the GPS receiver, External Speaker or PDA) at
the other end. The Power Splitter is used with the AC/DC power adaptor to charge the GPS receiver, External Speaker or PDA at the same time.
The power adapter has a cylindrical plug that is used to connect to the back of the cradle or into the Power Splitter to charge the GPS receiver, External Speaker or the PDA. The USB
adapter allows you to connect the power adapter directly to the USB port on the bottom of the PDA.
3. Setting Up
3.1 Before You Begin
This section describes the process of setting up your PDA, and synchronizing it with your regular PC using ActiveSync. Note that this installation assumes you are using a screen reader
installed on your PC.
CAUTION: Your PDA is a fragile piece of equipment. Please handle it with care. Do not insert the PDA into the cradle until you have finished installing ActiveSync on your PC. Make any
physical connections only after ActiveSync has been installed.
The Maestro or Trekker solo program and the Tactile Keyboard are already installed on your PDA. However, during transportation and storage, your PDA may arrive with a drained
battery. If such is the case, you will need to recharge the battery and reinstall the Maestro or Trekker solo software.
To install Maestro or Trekker solo, you will need to do the following: Install Active Sync on your PC, connect your PDA to your PC, run Active Sync and install Maestro or Trekker solo
software.
NOTE: For Maestro users who opt for the Trekker option, you will find that it is already included in the Maestro software and it becomes one of Maestro’s applications.
3.2 Charging the PDA and Accessories Batteries
NOTE: You can use the Power Splitter to charge the PDA and accessories batteries at the same time. First connect the GPS receiver, External Speaker and PDA to the Power Splitter
plugs. Next plug one end of the AC/DC power cord in the Power Splitter jack and the other end in an electrical outlet.
3.2.1 Charging the PDA Battery
The battery in your PDA may be charged in one of two ways: by plugging the power adapter into the USB port located at the bottom of the PDA, or by inserting the PDA into the cradle
which is connected to the power adapter. The cradle rear deck also has room for charging a spare battery. Make sure to align the battery terminals with those along the lower right side
of the cradle.
CAUTION: If the battery in your PDA is discharged completely, the PDA will perform a hard reset. If such is the case, you will need to reinstall the Trekker and/or Maestro software. To
avoid battery depletion, leave the PDA in the cradle connected to the power outlet, when not in use.
NOTE: A soft reset is required to power On the PDA when it is turned Off due to a Very Low or Extremely Low Battery Level.
NOTE: Recharge the battery in your PDA for at least four hours. This will ensure that the battery gauge on your PDA is correctly reinitialized when it is recharged.
3.2.2 Charging the GPS Receiver battery
To charge the battery, connect the GPS Receiver to a power outlet using the AC/DC adapter. As the device is charging, the amber-colored Battery Status LED will light up. It takes about
4 hours to fully charge the battery. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Status LED will turn Off.
3.2.3 Charging the External Speaker battery
To charge the battery, connect the External Speaker to a power outlet using the AC/DC Adaptor. A beep and a blinking yellow light will indicate that the battery is charging. It takes about
4 hours to fully charge the battery. When the battery is fully charged you will hear a long beep and a solid yellow indicator lights up.
3.3 Installing ActiveSync
Maestro requires a special version of ActiveSync containing version 3.8 and 4.1. The ActiveSync installation files are available on the Maestro or Trekker Companion CD. If you have a
pre-existing installation of ActiveSync 4.1 without prior installation of ActiveSync 3.8, you will need to uninstall ActiveSync and install the ActiveSync version found on the Companion CD.
To install, insert the Maestro or Trekker Companion CD into your CD-ROM drive. Press A or select the ActiveSync button to install the program and follow the instructions. During
installation you will be prompted to make decisions, some of which are important for proper operation with Maestro or Trekker solo. Note that during the installation procedure, you may
need to reboot your computer.
Use the Guest partnership to install the Maestro or Trekker solo software, to restore a backup image on your PDA, or simply to copy files between your PDA and your computer through
the PC file explorer facility. For Maestro users, select Standard partnership to synchronize your Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, E-mail and files between your PDA and your computer.
The date and time of your PDA will be synchronized with your computer. When ActiveSync asks you to choose between a Guest and a Standard Partnership, select the Guest
Partnership.
3.4 Connecting Your PDA and run ActiveSync
CAUTION: Do not insert the PDA into the cradle until ActiveSync is installed on your PC. Make any physical connections only after ActiveSync has been installed.
Slip the PDA gently into the form-fitted bay at the front of the cradle. Connect the cradle to your PC using a connector cable via a USB port. When connected to the cradle, both the
PDA and the PC should beep, indicating the connection is being established. ActiveSync will be automatically activated.
Use the Alt-Tab sequence on the PC, look for the "New Partnership" window. Select the "Guest Partnership" radio button. Press "Next" to complete the partnership setting. If the "New
Partnership" window does not pop up, remove the PDA from the cradle and try again.
To use Maestro or Trekker solo, remove the PDA from the cradle.
3.5 Installing Maestro or Trekker solo Software
To reinstall or to install a new version of Maestro or Trekker solo software, an ActiveSync session is required. To install Maestro, insert the Maestro Companion CD into your CD-ROM
drive and press M, or select Maestro installation. To install the Trekker solo system, insert the Trekker Companion CD into your CD-ROM drive and press T or select the Trekker button
to start the installation process. Follow the on screen instructions.
CAUTION: The Maestro or Trekker solo program included on your CD can only be installed on your particular PDA. This CD contains you authorization key, which is required for future
installations. Be sure to keep your Maestro or Trekker Companion CD in a safe place. If you lose your CD and do not have a backup copy, contact your local dealer to order a
replacement CD for your PDA. You will need to provide the number printed on the back panel of the PDA.
3.6 Installing Trekker Maps
To install a map for Trekker, an ActiveSync session is required. Make sure that the map installer software is accessible on your PC. The map installation software comes under an
executable file (map.exe) format and can be downloaded from our web site at www.humanware.ca. The Maps should be installed on one of the memory cards (SD or compact flash card).
Insert a storage card into the card slot of your PDA. Make sure that the Trekker application is not running on your PDA. Run the map installer software on your PC and follow the on
screen instructions. You will be notified when the installation procedure is completed.
3.7 Installing and Removing the Tactile Keyboard

Your PDA is shipped with the Tactile Keyboard already installed. However, the Tactile Keyboard can be removed in order to change the battery or to reset the PDA, then reinstalled. The
Tactile Keyboard fits over the screen of your PDA and stays in place snugly with the aid of the elastic band on the back. Before installing, ensure that the Tactile Keyboard is aligned
properly with the PDA. Keypad should be installed in such a way that the Validate keys are oriented above the cursor cross. Grasp the Tactile Keyboard by the sides and slide it over
the rounded part on the bottom of the PDA. Make sure that it fits into place over the screen. To remove the Tactile Keyboard, grasp the Tactile Keyboard by the sides and slightly lift it.
Slide it over the rounded part at the bottom of the PDA.
NOTE: On the Dell Axim X50 PDA there is a Lock button located below the lanyard hook. This button allows you to lock the device so that it does not respond to keys pressed
inadvertently. To lock the unit, slide the lock button upward. To unlock, slide the button downward. When removing or installing the Tactile Keyboard, verify if the Lock button is still at
the desired position.
3.8 Installing MS Outlook (Maestro)
If you don’t have MS Outlook Installed on your PC you need to install this program to synchronize with your PDA’s Contacts and Calendar.
ActiveSync will operate with MS Outlook 98 or later on your regular PC, but it is strongly recommended that you upgrade to Outlook 2002 or later.
Outlook 2002 is available on the PDA Companion CD. To install it, insert the PDA Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. Select Start Here, then follow the on-screen
instructions.
To complete the installation you will need to enter the product key printed on the PDA Companion CD wrapper.
Note: The MS Outlook product key can also be found on your Maestro CD in a file called serialnumber.txt and in Maestro, it can be found under System Bar / Help / General Help /
System Help / Serial Number.
3.9 Resetting your PDA
There are two ways to reset your PDA: with a soft reset or a hard reset.
To restart your PDA without erasing any data, perform a soft reset.
To reinitialize your PDA, perform a hard reset. A hard reset will erase all your data and uninstall the Maestro (or Trekker) software. It is important to backup your PDA as described in the
next section.
For the HP 4150, the reset button is located below the standard Record button, on the left edge of the PDA. You will need to remove the Tactile Keyboard to find it.
For the Dell Axim X50, the Reset Button is located on the back panel, on the right side above the battery cover. You will need to remove the Tactile Keyboard to find it.
To perform a soft reset, insert the stylus point in the hole until the system resets. Wait to hear the beep indicating the PDA has rebooted properly, then wait an extra 5 seconds.
To perform a hard reset on the iPAQ HP4150, insert the stylus point in the hole while simultaneously holding the Power button. Release the Reset button and the Power button. The
PDA will shut down. Insert the stylus point in the hole again to restart the PDA. Wait to hear the beep indicating the PDA has rebooted properly.
To perform a hard reset on the Dell Axim X50, insert the stylus point in the hole while simultaneously holding the Power button. Release the Reset button and the Power button. Press
the Control key to continue the hard reset process. The PDA will shut down. Wait to hear the beep indicating that the PDA has rebooted properly. To cancel the operation, press the
SHIFT key.
To end the hard reset process, place your PDA on the cradle. It is not necessary to calibrate the screen manually; it will be done automatically through the installation process or during
the restoration procedure of your PDA.
If you have done a backup of your PDA, you can perform the restore procedure. You will recover the Maestro (or Trekker) program and all your data. Your PDA settings will also be
recovered. If you don’t have a backup, just reinstall the Maestro (or Trekker) software.
3.10 Synchronizing Data (Maestro)
Use this procedure to synchronize your Calendar, Contact, Tasks, Emails or files.
Use the ALT-Tab sequence on the PC to look for the "New Partnership" window. Select the "Standard Partnership" radio button and press "Next" to complete the Partnership setting.
This will allow ActiveSync to communicate fully with your PC. If the "New Partnership" window does not pop up, remove the PDA from the cradle and try again.
Press Enter to select Synchronize with this desktop computer. Enter a unique name for your PDA device. Your device's name is part of the partnership information stored on both your
PDA and your computer. Microsoft ActiveSync uses this name to identify which device is currently connected. Be sure to remember the given name, you will need it to be able to restore
data on your PDA.
The first time you establish a standard partnership between the PDA and your computer, or after performing a hard reset of the PDA, you will have to select your Synchronization
Settings. Choose Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and email Files. These are the file types used by the Calendar, Contacts, Text Notes, and Vocal Notes applications.
CAUTION: Synchronized data is stored in the main memory. When synchronizing applications that require significant amounts of memory such as email, it is possible to configure what
will be downloaded, how many days of email, whether or not to include the body of emails, attachments, etc.
During the synchronization process, ActiveSync will notify you of the actions in progress, including how many files have been transferred.
NOTE: Please make sure to close all applications when running ActiveSync Leave the PDA in its cradle and do not open any applications during this process.
If you delete a Contact, an Appointment, or a file located in the Pocket_PC My Documents folder on your computer, it will be deleted from your PDA at the next synchronization process.
If you delete items from your PDA, they will also be deleted from your PC the next time you synchronize.
If the same item has been modified on both your PC and your PDA, the next time you synchronize, you will get unresolved items in Active Sync.
If this occurs, select the Resolved Items button and press Enter. By default, items on your PC have priority over those on the PDA. Select the Synchronize button to resolve the conflicts.
The modifications you make on your PC will also be made on your PDA.
3.11 Creating Backup and Restoring Your PDA
To backup or restore the contents of your PDA, including all data (and Points of Interest and routes if you are using Trekker) and the Maestro or Trekker solo program, you will need to
have Microsoft ActiveSync installed on your computer and the cradle properly connected to the PC and the power outlet.
To backup the entire contents of your PDA:
Open the System menu, select Exit Maestro or Trekker then press Enter to confirm. Establish an ActiveSync connection between your PDA and your computer. If you are prompted to
select a partnership between your PDA and your computer, select Guest partnership. From the ActiveSync application, open the Menu bar; press the Right Arrow button to move to
Tools, and the Down Arrow button to open the Tools submenu. Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup and Restore, then press Enter. You are on the Backup page. If you
have established a standard partnership, press Tab to get the name of your Back-up file. You will need this to restore your PDA. Press Tab to move to the Back-up Now button, then
press Enter to confirm. When the backup is done, press Enter or select the OK button.
To restore the contents of your PDA:
Establish an ActiveSync connection between your PDA and your computer and select Guest partnership. From the ActiveSync application, open the Menu bar; press the Right Arrow
button to move to Tools, and the Down Arrow button to open the Tools submenu. Press the Down Arrow button to select Backup and Restore, then press Enter.
Press Control+Tab to reach the Restore page. You are on the Restore page. You will receive a message advising you that all data on your PDA will be replaced by the contents stored
in the back-up file. Press Enter to restore the data on your PDA.
Press Shift+Tab to get to the list of partnership files and select the file corresponding to your device. It is usually the last one in the list. If you backed up your PDA using a Guest
partnership, select Guest in the file list. Press Tab to reach the OK button and press Enter.
Select the Restore button and press Enter. When the restore process is complete, press Enter or select the OK button. Remove your PDA from the cradle and perform a soft reset for
these changes to take effect. Re-establish a partnership between your PDA and your PC and select Standard partnership. Make sure you select the right synchronization options. You will
get the following message, "The following information type on your mobile device has items that have not been synchronized with this computer before." The default selection is
"Combine the items on my device with the items on this computer". Press the Down Arrow button to select "Replace the items on my device with the items on this computer", then press
Enter.
4. Using Maestro or Trekker solo
4.1 General Concept
Maestro and Trekker solo both provide a Windows-like operating environment. This interface will be familiar to PC users and ensures a quick learning curve for all.
4.2 Starting Maestro or Trekker solo
Press the Power button to power up the PDA. A single beep will sound. To turn off the PDA, press and hold the System Bar button. A double beep will be heard. The Power button is
used to resume your PDA from where it was last when you powered off, including when your PDA goes into sleep mode.
To exit the Trekker application or any other, select Exit Trekker from the Application menu or press Escape.
NOTE: before turning off the PDA, it is strongly recommended that you exit the Trekker application to the Maestro or Trekker Solo System Bar.

The Exit menu item from the Maestro or Trekker Solo System menu is used to quit the application and return to Windows CE. To restart the Maestro or Trekker Solo under Windows CE,
press the System Bar button. From the System menu, move down to select the desired application.
4.3 System Bar
The System Bar is the starting point from which you access the Maestro (or Trekker solo) System Menu and check system settings. To access the System Bar, press the System Bar
button located at the bottom-right of your PDA.
The System Bar contains six functions that can be scrolled using the Left Arrow or Right Arrow keys: System Menu, Clock, Battery Status, Memory available, External Keyboard status,
Wireless Networks Status, Bluetooth status.
To access the System Menu, use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys or press F4.
To access the configuration options for each of the status indicators, select the desired option using the left and right arrows, and press Enter. If you access the System Bar from an
opened application, such as Calendar or Trekker, press the System Bar button to toggle back to the opened application.
4.4 Today Page
The Today Page offers you a quick glance at what is scheduled for today. To access the Today Page, from the System bar, press the Tab key. Following today’s date, you will be told
how many appointments and tasks are scheduled for the day. You will also be informed of the number of unread messages left. To obtain additional information, use the Up and Down
keys to select the field of your choice and press Enter to access the related application.
4.5 System Menu
The Maestro System Menu contains: Maestro application programs, Configuration, Help, and Exit functions. The Trekker solo System Menu contains: Trekker program, Configuration,
Help, and Exit functions. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to scroll through the menu. To launch an application, scroll up or down to select the desired option and press the Enter
key.
4.6 Switching Applications
To quickly start your preferred application, use the preset Application shortcuts, such as Control+F1, You can also use the System Menu. To switch between running applications use
either method. Alternatively, you can use the Running Programs feature. To access it, press and hold the F3 key. From the list of running applications, select the desired application and
press Enter. If you have an external keyboard, you can use the Alt+Tab sequence as in Windows to access another opened application. If pressed once, this key combination switches
to the opened application that was last used. To scroll through open applications, hold down ALT then press and release TAB until you find the desired application. Then release both
keys. The Alt+Tab switch-to ordering is determined by the order in which applications were last used.
4.7 Data Entry Keypad
The keyboard on the PDA contains a complete set of keys needed to navigate, read text, and type in text. To enter text, the keyboard can be used as a Braille keyboard or as a
telephone keyboard.
4.7.1 Braille keyboard
When used as a Braille keyboard, the keys are mapped, going across the rows then down, as follows:
Row 1, column 1: Dot 1
Row 1, column 2: Dot 4
Row 1, column 3: Not assigned
Row 2, column 1: Dot 2
Row 2, column 2: Dot 5
Row 2, column 3: Not assigned
Row 3, column 1: Dot 3
Row 3, column 2: Dot 6
Row 3, column 3: Not assigned
Row 4, column 1: Dot 7
Row 4, column 2: Dot 8
Row 4, column 3: Not assigned
Enter each Braille dot one at a time, then accept the character using one of the Validate keys. For example, to input the letter c, press Braille dot 1, Braille dot 4, then Validate. Pressing
only Validate will enter a space. Note that when using computer Braille, dot 7 is required for capital letters. See the Braille table section at the end of this User’s guide for the complete
character list. The default Braille table used in Maestro (or Trekker) is US Braille.
4.7.2 Telephone keyboard
When used as a telephone keypad, the keys are mapped, going across the rows then down, as follows:
Row 1, column 1: 1, @ sign, period, question mark, exclamation point, comma, underline, and sign, colon, quote, left parenthesis, right parenthesis, apostrophe, percent, dollar, semi
colon.
Row 1, column 2: 2, A, B, C.
Row 1, column 3: 3, D, E, F.
Row 2, column 1: 4, G, H, I.
Row 2, column 2: 5, J, K, L.
Row 2, column 3: 6, M, N, O.
Row 3, column 1: 7, P, Q, R, S.
Row 3, column 2: 8, T, U; V.
Row 3, column 3: 9, W, X, Y, Z.
Row 4, column 1: Telephone character pick list.
Row 4, column 2: 0, space, plus, dash, slash, equal, greater than, less than.
Row 4, column 3: number sign.
To use the telephone keyboard, all the keys are used much like those on a cellular telephone, where successive presses of a key give different values. Select a value then press
Validate to accept. To enter a capital letter, select a value then press Shift+Validate.
4.7.2.1 Telephone character pick list
The Telephone characters pick list opens a dialog containing a number of special characters from which to choose. Read the list using the Arrow keys, then press Validate to select the
desired character.
4.8 Navigation Principles
4.8.1 Getting Help
While in Maestro (or Trekker) there are a number of ways you can get help quickly.
Key Describer Mode: Press and hold the F1 key to toggle On or Off the Key Describer Mode. When the Key Describer Mode is activated, it is available everywhere in any application
providing voice descriptions for any key you press. This is a great way to learn about the application interface.
Information (Where am I?) function: This function is available when the Key Describer Mode is Off. It allows you to know exactly wherever you are in the application. Whenever you need
to know where you are in the application press the F1 key, the application will announce the title of the active window within an application, or the application title itself to remind you. Do
not confuse this function with the Geographical Where am I? Trekker function that is activated using the Home key and gives you your current location when you are online. Refer to the
section Where Am I Information for more details.
Contextual Help: Press the Shift and F1 keys to activate the Contextual Help anywhere in the Maestro applications. This contains specific help for the dialog you are currently in.
Current item, control information: Press the F2 key to announce specific information related to the current item or control.
General Help: You can also get General Help on Maestro or Trekker solo software from the System Menu or from the Application menu of each application. From the System Menu, or
from any Maestro Application Menu, or from the Trekker Application Menu open the Help submenu then select General Help. From there you can select Maestro (or Trekker) help,
Configuration help, or any one of the four Maestro application's help.

Help Viewer: From the help viewer, you can choose a topic and read specific information related to your selection.
4.8.2 Commands
In general, commands are accessed through the Application Menus by pressing the F4 key. Specific functions are also available in the Contextual Menus using the F3 key. Users may
use special Access keys to move directly to an item in a menu. Access keys are announced after each menu item. For example, Calendar Cor Contacts O. Users may also use the
shortcut key shown in the menus after the command name to access commands. For example, to copy a selection of text you can choose copy from the Edit menu, or use the shortcut
key combination Control+C. To do so, first enter “C” on either the Braille or Telephone keyboard, and then press the Control and the Validate keys simultaneously.
4.8.3 General Navigation
Use the Tab or Shift Tab buttons to move forward or backward within the fields of a Dialog. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select an item within a list.
Use the Control+Tab or Control+Shift Tab buttons to move forward or backward within the Pages of the Calendar or Contacts Dialog.
4.9 Adjust Basic Parameters
There are basic parameters that can be easily set in Maestro (or Trekker), including the Volume, Voice Rate, Clock, and Keyboard Type. For a complete list of configurable options, refer
to the section 13 Configuration.
4.9.1 Adjust Volume
The Main Volume may be adjusted on a scale of 0 to 10.
To increase the volume by one increment, press the Shift+Delete keys.
To decrease the volume by one increment, press the Shift+Backspace keys.
4.9.2 Adjust Voice Rate
Voice Rate may be adjusted on a scale of 0 to 10 for the rate of speech.
To increase the voice rate by one increment, press the Control+Delete keys.
To decrease voice rate by one increment, press the Control+Backspace keys.
4.9.3 Set the Clock
To set the current date and time, from the System Bar, select Clock then press Enter. This will open the Clock Configuration Dialog.
Use the Tab or Shift Tab buttons to move forward or backward within the Clock Configuration Options, which are Set Date, Set Time, Time zone, OK, and Cancel.
Set Date lets you set the current date. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Month, Day, and Year. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a value.
Set Time lets you set the current time. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Hours and Minutes. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a value.
Time zone lets you select your current time zone. Be sure to have the right selection according to your area. This is very important for Calendar synchronization. If the selected time zone
in your PDA is different from the one in your computer, the Appointments synchronized from your PC to the PDA will be set at the wrong time.
Choose OK or press Enter to accept your settings.
Choose Cancel or press Escape to discard your settings.
4.9.4 Select Braille or Telephone Keyboard
To toggle between Braille keyboard and Telephone keyboard, press and hold the F4 key.
4.9.5 Braille Grade 2
To activate Braille Grade 2, from the Configuration Menu select Reading and Text Typing then check the Braille Grade 2 check box (or press and hold F2).
If the Braille Grade 2 option is activated, when typing in the Edit Field or Multi-Line Edit Field, the entered text will be automatically translated to standard text (after entering a required
space character) in the Calendar, Contacts, and Trekker applications. But it will remain Braille Grade 2 in the Text Note application. Please note that the Alternate Language synthesizer
feature is not available when using Braille Grade 2.
4.10 Commands by Function
4.10.1 Control Commands
Start Maestro or Trekker solo: System Bar
Turn on PDA: Power button
Turn off PDA: Press and hold System Bar
4.10.2 Help commands
Information (where am I?): F1
Key Describer: Press and Hold F1 to toggle On/Off
Contextual help for applications: Shift+F1
Say current Control: F2
4.10.3 Menu commands
System menu: System Bar, Up or Down Arrow
Application menu: F4
Contextual menu: F3
4.10.4 Maestro Application shortcuts (Factory Defaults) (Maestro)
Start Application 1 (Calendar): Control+F1
Start Application 2 (Contacts): Control+F2
Start Application 3 (Text note taker): Control+F3
Start Application 4 (Vocal Note): Control+F4 without Trekker option
Start Application 4 (Trekker): Control+F4 with Trekker option
4.10.5 Trekker Solo shortcuts (Factory Defaults)
Start Application 1 (Configuration): Ctrl + F1
Start Application 2 (unused):
Start Application 3 (unused):
Start Application 4 (Start Trekker Application): Ctrl + F4
4.10.6 Configuration commands
Increase volume: Shift+Delete
Decrease volume: Shift+Backspace
Increase voice rate: Control+Delete
Decrease voice rate: Control+Backspace
Interrupt speech: Control
Alternate speech synthesizer: Press and hold Home
Toggle Braille / Telephone keyboard: Press and Hold F4
Keyboard echo toggle: Press and hold End
Braille Grade 2: Press and hold F2 to toggle On/Off

4.10.7 Reading commands
Say prior character: Left Arrow
Say next character: Right Arrow
Say prior word: Control+Left Arrow
Say next word: Control+Right Arrow
Spell current word: Spell
Say prior line: Up Arrow
Say next line: Down Arrow
Say current line: Tell
Say prior paragraph: Control+Up Arrow
Say next paragraph: Control+Down Arrow
Say all: Control+Tell
Say selected or highlighted text: Shift+Tell
Beginning of line: Home
End of line: End
Page up: Page Up
Page down: Page Down
Beginning of file: Control+Home
End of file: Control+End
4.10.8 Editing Commands
Delete current character: Delete
Delete prior character: Backspace
Select prior character: Shift+Left Arrow
Select next character: Shift+Right Arrow
Select prior word: Control+Shift+Left Arrow
Select next word: Control+Shift+Right Arrow
Select prior line: Shift+Up Arrow
Select next line: Shift+Down Arrow
Select text from beginning of the line to the cursor: Shift+Home
Select text from the cursor to the end of the line: Shift+End
Select all: Control+A
Cut: Control+X
Copy: Control+C
Paste: Control+V
Undo: Control+Z
Find: Control+F
Find previous: Control+Page Up
Find next: Control+Page Down
Find and replace: Control+H
Replace current: Shift+Enter
4.10.9 Dialog box commands
Close the dialog box and cancel all modifications: Escape (Cancel button)
Close the dialog box and save all modifications: Enter (OK button)
Move to the next Control or field: Tab
Move to the previous Control or field: Shift-Tab
Move to the next tab: Control+Tab
Move to the previous tab: Control+Shift-Tab
Say current Control: F2
Say the Controls in the dialog box in their correct tab order: Shift+F2
Check a check box or select a button: Validate
4.10.10Calendar
Start the Calendar application: Control+F1
Activate Calendar Application Menu: While in Calendar Application press F4
Search: Control+F
New Appointment: Control+N
New Task: Control+K
Back one day: Up Arrow.
Forward one day: Down Arrow.
Select first day of the current week: Home
Select last day of the current week: End
Back one week: Page up.
Forward one week: Page down.
Return to today’s date: Control+T.
To go to a particular day, month or year, in the Date control, enter the specific values for the particular day, month or year. For example, to select September, enter 9.
4.10.11Contact
Start the Contact application: Control+F2
Activate the Contact Application Menu: While in Contact Application press F4
Create New Contact: Control+N
4.10.12Text Notes
Start the Text Notes application: Control+F3
Activate Text Notes Application Menu: F4
Select the entire Text Note content: Control+A
Edit Text: Control+O
Braille Grade 2: press and hold F2 to toggle On/Off
New document: Control+N
Save current document: Control+S
Find Text: Control+F
Find and Replace Text: Control+H
Find next: Control+PgDown
Find previous: Control+PgUp
Say the current text content: Shift+Tell
Spell the current text content: Shift+Spell
4.10.13Trekker
Start Trekker: Control+F4 (Without the Trekker option this Shortcut will start Vocal Notes)
Geographical where am I?: Home

Say current message: Tell
P.O.I on segment: End
Start/stop recording (P.O.I): Record
Browsing mode toggle: Press and Hold End (Use the Arrow keys to navigate)
Motorized/pedestrian mode toggle: Press and Hold Home
Free mode toggle: Press and Hold Page Up
Actual navigation mode: Shift+F3
Activate/Deactivate route: Page Down
Route info: Page Up
Quick route creation: Press and Hold Page Down
Reroute: Shift+Page Down
GPS and Route information: F2
Set GPS On/Off: Press and hold F2
P.O.I search: Control+F
P.O.I Information: Control+Right Arrow
P.O.I address (in P.O.I list): Control + Right arrow
P.O.I phone (in P.O.I list): Control + Left arrow
4.10.14Victor Reader
Toggle DAISY MP3 and DAISY/Windows text modes: Press and hold F2
Say current control: F2
Volume Down: Shift+Backspace
Volume Up: Shift+Delete
Speed Down: Control+Backspace
Speed Up: Control+Delete
Open Bookshelf: Key 1
Level up: Key 2 or Up Arrow (navigation elements such as chapter, page …etc…)
History List: Key 3
Previous element at current level: Key 4 or Left Arrow
Where am I?: Key 5
Next element at current level: Key 6 or Right Arrow
Level down: Key 8 or Down Arrow (navigation elements such as chapter, page …etc…)
Sleep: Key 9
Cancel: Key * (Star key) or Escape
Info: Key 0
Confirm: Key # (Pound key) or Enter
Go to Page: Left Validate key
Go to Bookmark: Right Validate key
Insert Bookmark: Press and hold Right Validate or press Right Validate twice
Bookmark List: press Right Validate three times
Remove Bookmark: press Right Validate four times
Find Next: Control+Page Down
Find Previous: Control+Page Up
Beginning of book: Control+Home
End of Book: Control+End
Rewind: Press and hold Left Arrow
Fast Forward: press and hold Right Arrow
Play/Stop: Enter
Repeat Last VR Message: Tell
Open Book: Enter or space from bookshelf
4.10.15Vocal Notes
Start Vocal Notes: Control+F4 (When you don’t have the Trekker option)
Start Recording a short note: Press and hold Record, release the key to stop
Start Recording a long note: Shift+Record
Stop Recording: Record
Append to note: Control+Record
Activate audio playback mode: Enter
Deactivate audio mode: Escape
Play prior note: Up Arrow
Play next note: Down Arrow
Play/Pause note: Enter
Rewind: Press and Hold Left Arrow
Fast forward: Press and Hold Right Arrow
Beginning of note: Home
End of note: End
4.10.16Media Player
Activate audio playback mode: Enter
Deactivate audio mode: Escape
Play prior: Up Arrow
Play next: Down Arrow
Stop: Escape
Play/Pause: Enter
Rewind: Press and Hold Left Arrow
Fast-forward: Press and Hold Right Arrow
Rewind 1 minute: Page Up
Fast forward 1 minute: Page Down
First Media file of the list: Home
Last Media file of the list: End
Beginning of the file: Control + Home
5 seconds from end of the file: Control + End
4.10.17Email
New message: Control+N
Save Message: Control+S
Save Attachment: Control+Shift+S
Delete Message: Delete (Email List)
Reply: Control+R
Reply to all: Control+Shift+R
Forward: Control+F

Send an open Message: Control+Enter
4.11 Memory
Your data can be stored in different memory locations on your PDA. These include Main Memory, Built-in storage memory and external flash card memory. Both Main Memory and Built-
in storage memory reside on the PDA. The Main memory is a volatile memory. Therefore, any data stored in Main memory will be lost after a hard reset. The Built-in storage memory is
a non-volatile memory. The data stored in this type of memory will not be affected following a hard reset. The SD and the Compact Flash are removable memory cards that are inserted
and removed from the top of the PDA.
On the iPAQ 4150, the main memory has a capacity of about 56 megabytes. The built-in storage memory, also called the IPAQ File Store has a capacity of about 3 megabytes. Different
memory capacities are available for SD cards.
On the Dell Axim 50, the main memory has a capacity of about 31 megabytes. The Dell’s Built-In storage has a capacity of about 93 megabytes. As with SD cards, different memory
capacities are available for Compact Flash cards.
Maestro (or Trekker) frequently checks the remaining space on your PDA’s main memory. If it gets too low, you will hear the following message: Warning, pocket PC main memory
extremely low. Please free some memory space! You will need to remove some Text Notes and Vocal Notes files from the main memory of your PDA.
4.12 File Management (Maestro)
Files created by Maestro applications are stored by default in the root of My Documents, which is located in Main Memory. Only files that are stored under My Documents or its
subfolders can be transferred to your regular PC during synchronization. Note that the Text Notes and the Vocal Notes applications do not recognize any folders that are located below
the subfolders. During a normal ActiveSync session, files stored in Main Memory of your PDA are synchronized with those in the “My Documents\Pocket_PC My Documents” folder of
your main PC. The standard PDA folders created by Active Sync are Business, Personal, and Templates.
5. Calendar (Maestro)
5.1 General Description
Use the Calendar application to Create, Edit, and Organize your Appointments and tasks. To start the Calendar application, from the System menu, select Calendar and press Enter.
Alternatively, use the shortcut Control+F1 to open the Calendar Application. While in the Calendar application, press F4 to open the Calendar Application menu, or F3 to open the
contextual menu. Days of the current week are listed in the Calendar browser, including the number of appointments for each day. The date control allows you to choose a specific date
for your appointments. Calendar Appointment Dialog Properties. Each Calendar Appointment contains 2 pages of information: General page and Notes page.
5.2 File Management and Synchronization
All Calendar entries are stored in the Pocket Outlook database on your PDA. During a normal ActiveSync session, Calendar entries on both your PDA and your main PC will be
synchronized automatically. This means that Calendar entries on your PDA that are created, modified, or deleted will be reflected in your Outlook Calendar on your PC, and vice versa.
5.3 Calendar Application Menu Options
To open the Calendar Application menu, press F4. Select the desired option to open its Dialog box.
Appointments: Create a New Appointment, or for the currently selected Appointment, choose to Edit, Delete, or Duplicate.
Task: Create a New Task, or for the currently selected Task, choose to edit, delete or duplicate.
Today: Go to today’s appointments.
Search: Search for an appointment.
Edit: Choose to Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, or Select All text edits.
Options: Set the start and end times for all-day Appointments as well as the way the days of the week are listed.
Help: Choose to hear General and Contextual Help, or information About the Calendar application.
Close: Close the current Appointment and return to the Calendar dialog.
Exit Calendar: Close the Calendar application. Alternatively, use the Escape Key to close the Calendar application.
5.4 Calendar Main Window
Use the Calendar Main Window to edit and view appointments and tasks.
The main window is composed of three key elements: the Date, the View list and the Browser. When entering, the focus is on the browser.
Calendar Browser: Select a date to list your appointments and tasks. The Calendar Browser is modified according to the view selected. The default is today’s date. Press the Enter key
or the Right Arrow key to list the appointments or tasks for your selected date.
Calendar Date Control: Select the date to list your appointments directly without browsing. Use the Tab or Shift Tab key to go to Date, then use the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key to
highlight Month, Day, and Year. You can type in the desired value or use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow key to select a value. From the Contextual Menu, you can also choose to see
Appointments for the Current Date.
View: allows you to select which way your appointments and tasks will be presented to you. Available Views are: week, appointment list, task list and available time slots.
From the Contextual Menu, you can also create a New Appointment, a new task, go to Today’s appointments, or Search for an appointment.
5.4.1 Views
Week: view the days of the week and the number of tasks and appointments assigned to each. The number of activities listed includes recurrent events. Days of the week are listed
Monday to Sunday or Saturday to Friday. Tasks not dated will not appear in this view.
Appointment list: view a list of all appointments in chronological order. This does not include recurrent activities. The current position lists today’s first appointment. Consult the details of
each appointment by simply selecting it and pressing Enter.
Task list: view a list of all tasks in chronological order. This does not include recurrent activities. The current position lists today’s first task. If none exists for the day, it shows the next
scheduled task. This view allows the user to consult the details of past as well as future tasks by simply selecting it and pressing Enter. It is possible to modify the status of any given
task by way of this view. The user can select a task and from the contextual menu select “Done”. This will modify the status, labelling it as “completed” instead of “not completed”.
Available Time Slots: This view allows the user to see available time slots for any given day. Time slots are divided as such: AM (morning), PM (afternoon) and PPM (evening). You can
use the Options menu to determine how many hours are needed to qualify the period as being “free” and which periods to display. While in the Available Time Slot view, pressing the
right arrow will switch the application to the Day view in order to consult activities planned for the selected day.
5.5 Calendar List
Use the Calendar List Dialog to list the appointments or tasks for your selected date.
Appointment List: Select an appointment from the list. Press the enter key to go to the appointment general page. From the contextual menu, you can also choose to create New, Edit, or
Search for an Appointment.
Task list: Select a task from the list. Press the Enter key to go to the task general page. From the contextual menu, you can also choose to create New, Edit, or Search a Task.
Calendar Date Control: Select the date to list your appointments. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Month, Day, and Year. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow
keys to select a value.
From the contextual menu, you can also choose to see appointments for the Current Date. While in the Appointment or Tasks List box, use the Left Arrow key to go back to the Calendar
Dialog.
5.6 General Page
Use the General Page to enter details for the selected Appointment or Tasks.
Subject. Enter a subject for your appointment.
Location: Enter a location for your appointment.
Type: Select between a Normal shorter event or an All Day event.
Start Date: Set the starting date for your appointment. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Month, Day, and Year. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select
a value.
Start Time: Set the starting time for your appointment. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Hours and Minutes. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a
value.
End Date: Set the ending date for your appointment. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Month, Day, and Year. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select
a value.

End Time: Set the ending time for your appointment. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Hours and Minutes. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a
value.
Occurs: Select the recurrence pattern. The options are Once, Daily (every x days), Daily (every x week day), Weekly (every x weeks on y week day), Monthly (every x days of y month),
Monthly (every x week day of y month). Please refer to section 5.13
Reminder: Select between On and Off.
Time: Select a time for the reminder to occur. This option has 24 settings from 0 minutes to 14 days.
OK: Select this button or press the Enter key to accept your changes.
Apply: Select to accept your changes, and stay on the General page.
Cancel: Select this button or press the Escape key to discard your changes.
5.7 Notes Page
Use the Notes Page to enter Notes for the current Appointment or task.
Note: Enter any text information related to your Appointment.
OK: Select this button or press the Enter key to accept your changes.
Apply: Select to accept your changes, and stay on the Notes page.
Cancel: Select this button or press the Escape key to discard your changes.
5.8 Create a new event
To create a new Appointment:
1. Press F4 to open the application menu. From the Appointments submenu, select New appointment and press Enter. Or In the Calendar main window, press F3 to open the
Contextual Menu. Select New appointment and press Enter. Or Control+N.
To create a new Task:
2. Press F4 to open the application menu. From the Tasks submenu, select New Task and press Enter. Or In the Calendar main window, press F3 to open the Contextual Menu.
Select New Task and press Enter. Or Control+K. Note that to enter a Start and Due date for a given task you will need to check the corresponding check box using the Validate key
and use the Right arrow to modify the date.
3. You are now on the General page. Enter the Event information. Use the Tab or Shift Tab buttons to move forward or backward within the dialog’s fields. To create a recurring event,
select the desired type of Occurrence, and press enter to open the recurrence dialog. Press Enter to confirm your settings.
5.9 View or edit an event
To view or edit an event, follow the steps below:
1. From the Calendar Main window, use the day browser to select the day from the listed week and press Enter. You can also use the Calendar Date Control to select a specific date.
Press Tab to get to the Calendar Date Control.
2. Select an Event from the list and press Enter to open it.
3. You are now on the General page. Review or modify the Event information and press Enter when done. Use the Tab or Shift Tab buttons to move forward or backward within the
dialog’s fields.
5.10 Delete an event
To delete an event, do the following:
1. From the Calendar main window, use the day browser to select the day from the listed week and press Enter.
2. Select an Appointment from the list and press Delete.
3. Press Enter to confirm or Escape to cancel the deletion process.
5.11 Search
Use the Search Dialog to find an Appointment that meets the specified search criteria. To open the Search dialog, from the Calendar Application menu select Search. Alternatively, use
the shortcut Control+F.
Subject: Enter a subject name or a location to search. This option allows you to search appointments by entering either Subject or Location name.
Ex: Appointment 1 = subject: Doctor location: Montreal
Appointment 2 = subject: Dentist location: Montreal
Search with keyword: Montreal, two appointments found: appointment 1 and appointment 2
Search with keyword: Dent, one appointment found: appointment 2
From: Set the earliest date from when to start searching for your appointment. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Month, Day, and Year. Use the Up Arrow or
Down Arrow keys to select a value.
To: Set the latest date until when to finish searching for your appointment. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Month, Day, and Year. Use the Up Arrow or Down
Arrow keys to select a value.
Search: Select this button or press the Enter key to accept your changes.
Search result list box: This will contain all the appointments that meet your search criteria.
Close: Select this button or press Escape to finish your searching.
5.12 Options
Use the Options Dialog to set the start and end times for all-day Appointments as well as the way the days of the week are listed. To open the Options dialog, from the Calendar
Application menu select Options.
Start all day event time: Set the time for when your all-day appointments will start. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Hours and Minutes. Use the Up Arrow or
Down Arrow keys to select a value. Default is 8 AM.
End all day event time: Set the time for when your all-day appointments will end. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Hours and Minutes. Use the Up Arrow or
Down Arrow keys to select a value. Default is 5 PM.
Week preset: Select between Monday to Sunday and Saturday to Friday. Default is Monday to Sunday.
Factory Defaults: Select to restore the Calendar Options settings to factory defaults.
OK. Select this button or press the Enter key to accept your settings.
Cancel. Select this button or press the Escape key to discard your settings.
5.13 Recurring events
When creating Appointments or Tasks, users can set them as events that are repeated periodically.
Recurrence involves two levels of information: Periodicity of the event (daily, weekly, monthly or yearly) and the time extent of the periodicity, in other words, how and when does the
recurrence end (no end, final date, a certain number of occurrences).
Users can enter these details when they reach the “occurs” combo box and press Enter during the creation of a new event (appointment or task). The recurrence window that follows will
depend on the type of recurrence selected. The following lists possible values for each type of recurrence.
Once: The event only occurs once.
Daily (e.g:.every 1 day): Select from Every 1 day, Every 2 days, Every 3 days, Every 4 days, Every 5 days, Every 10 days, Every 20 days.
Daily (every weekday): This option will fix the appointment for the entire week, from Monday to Friday.
Weekly (e.g. every 1 week on Monday): Select the week frequency from Every 1 week, Every 2 weeks, Every 3 weeks, Every 4 weeks, Every 5 weeks, Every 10 weeks, Every 20
weeks. Press the Tab key to move to the day selection menu. To cycle through the days of the week, use the Tab key. To select a day where the recurrence will occur, press the
Validate key. It is possible to check more than one day.
Monthly (every day of every 1 month): Set monthly recurrence by date. First select the date of the month from day 1 to 31. Press Tab to determine the frequency of the event in terms of
the number of months and press Enter. The event can occur on a specific day every 1 month, every 2 months, every 3 months, every 4 months, every 6 months, every 12 months, and
every 18 months.

Monthly (e.g. the first Monday of every 1 month). Set monthly recurrence according to the day. Select if the event will be held during the First, Second, Third, Fourth, or Last week of the
month. Then press Tab to select the day from Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Day, Weekday, Weekend day. Press Tab to set if the event will be
held on the determined day every 1 month, every 2 months, every 3 months, every 4 months, every 6 months, every 12 months, every 18 months. For example, my periodic Doctor’s
meeting is held on the third Monday of every second month. To set this appointment select third, press Tab to select Day and Tab again to select Of every 2 months.
Yearly (e.g. every January 1). Set yearly recurrence according to the date. First select the date of the month from day 1 to 31. Then press Tab to select during which month this yearly
event will take place.
Yearly (e.g. the first Monday of January). Set yearly recurrence according to the day. Select if the event will held the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Last week of the month. Press Tab to
select on which day of the week this event is to occur. Press Tab again, this time to select the month.
End of Recurrence: The Recurrence End section is common to all recurrence situations. Press Tab to select if the recurrence never ends, if it is set to end on a specific date, or after a
certain number of occurrences. Press Tab to set the date or the number of times. A recurrence can end after
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20 times.
6. Contacts (Maestro)
6.1 General Description
Use the Contacts application to Create, Edit, and Manage your Contacts. To start the Contacts application, from the System menu, select Contacts and press Enter. Alternatively, use the
shortcut Control+F2 to open the Contacts application. While in the Contacts application, press F4 to open the Contacts Application menu, or F3 to open the Contextual Menu. Contacts
Properties. Each contact contains 4 pages of information: Summary page, General page, Details page, and Categories page.
6.2 File Management and Synchronization
All Contacts are stored in the Pocket Outlook database on your PDA. During a normal ActiveSync session, Contacts on both your PDA and your main PC will be synchronized
automatically. This means that Contacts on your PDA that are created, modified, or deleted will be reflected in your Outlook Contacts on your PC, and vice versa.
6.3 Contacts Application Menu Options
To open the Contacts application menu, press F4.
Contacts: Create a New Contact, or for the currently selected Contact, choose to Edit a Contact, View a Contact, Delete a Contact, Duplicate a Contact or Send E-mail.
Categories: Choose to Add a Category or Delete a Category.
Edit: Choose to Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, or Select All text edits.
Options: Set the way Contacts are listed.
Help: Choose to hear General and Contextual Help, or information About the Contacts application.
Close: Close the current Contact and return to the Contacts dialog.
Exit Contacts: Close the Contacts application. Alternatively, use the Escape key to exit the Contacts application.
6.4 Contacts Main Window
Use the Contacts Main window to Create, Edit, and Manage Contacts.
Category: Choose a Category in which to store your Contact. The All contacts option lists the contents of all Categories and is selected by default. Other category choices are Business,
Holiday, No Category, Personal, and Recent. From the contextual menu, you can also Add a Category or Delete a Category.
Contacts List Box: Lists all the Contacts in the currently selected category. Press the Enter key to view the selected contact.
From the contextual menu, you can also Create a New Contact, View a Contact or select Options.
The Create, Edit or Manage Contact window contains Multi-Field Edit boxes and Page Tabs. To move within the Multi-Field Edit boxes use the Tab or Shift Tab keys. To select a field
within a Multi-Field Edit box use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys. Press the Tab or Shift Tab keys until you hear the Tab Name then use the Left Arrow or Right Arrow keys to switch
from one Tab to the next.
6.5 Summary Page Tab
Use the Summary Page to hear details about the selected Contact.
Summary: Lists the details of the selected Contact. Details include whatever information is entered on the following pages. From the Contextual Menu, you can also Select All or Copy
Text.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your changes, if any have been made on the following pages.
Apply: Select to accept your changes, if any have been made on the following pages, and stay on the Summary Page.
Cancel: Select this button or press Enter to discard your changes, if any have been made on the following pages.
Note that you can directly modify information found on the Summary page by pressing Enter. This will bring you to the corresponding field where you will be able to make the necessary
changes.
6.6 General Page Tab
Use the General Page to enter general information about the selected Contact.
Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow key to select a field within a multi-field edit box.
Name: Enter text information for up to 5 Name fields.
Phone numbers: Enter text information for up to 6 phone number fields.
E-mails: Enter text information for up to 3 E-mail fields.
Business: Enter text information for up to 8 Business fields.
Home Address: Enter text information for up to 5 Home Address fields.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your changes.
Apply: Select to accept your changes, and stay on the General Page.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard your changes.
6.6.1 General Page Multi-Field boxes
Use the Tab or Shift Tab buttons to move from one Multi-Field box to another. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a field within a Multi-Field box.
Name fields are the following: First, Middle, Last, Suffix, or Title.
Phone number fields are the following: Business Phone, Mobile Phone, Home Phone, Business Fax, Home Fax, or Pager number.
E-mails fields are the following: E-mail 1, E-mail 2, or E-mail 3.
Business fields are the following: Company Name, Company Department, Office Location, Street, City, State/Province, Zip code, or Country.
Home address fields are the following: Street, City, State/Province, Zip code, or Country.
6.7 Details Page Tab
Use the Details Page to enter additional personal information about the selected Contact.
Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a field within a multi-field edit box.
Web page: Enter a web page address for the contact.
Birthday: Enter a date for Birthday. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Month, Day, and Year: Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a value.
Anniversary: Enter a date for Anniversary. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to select between Month, Day, and Year. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a value.
Note: To access Birthday and Anniversary, you will need to check the corresponding check box using the Validate key and the Right arrow to access the date.
Extra: Contains thirteen extra fields available when synchronizing with Outlook Contacts. Use the Up and Down keys to cycle through available choices.
Note: Use this field to enter any additional work-related information for this contact.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your changes.
Apply: Select to accept your changes, and stay on the Details Page.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard your changes.
6.8 Categories Page Tab
Use the Categories Page to classify the selected Contact.

Categories: Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to select a Category from the list. Press the Validate key to assign the selected category to the current contact.
From the contextual menu, you can also Select all categories, Add a category, or Delete a category.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your changes.
Apply: Select to accept your changes, and stay on the Categories Page.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard your changes.
6.9 Create a New Contact
To create a new contact use one of these options:
1. Press F4 to open the Application menu. From the Contact submenu, select New Contact and press Enter. In the Contact Main Window, Press F3 to open the Contextual Menu.
Select New Contact and press Enter.
2. Use the shortcut Control+N.
3. You are now on the General Page. Enter the contact information. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select a field within a multi-field edit box.
4. Use the Tab or Shift Tab buttons to move forward or backward within the dialog’s fields. Use Control+Tab to select other property pages. Press Enter when done.
6.10 View or Edit a Contact
To view or edit a Contact, in the main window, select a contact from the Contact list and press Enter to open. You are now on the Summary Page, where you can review the entered
Contact information. To add or modify the contact information, press Control+Tab to select General Page. Use the Up or Down Arrow keys to select a field within a multi-field edit box.
Use the Tab or Shift+Tab buttons to move forward or backward within the dialog’s fields. Modify the Contact information and press Enter when done.
6.11 Delete a Contact
To delete a contact, in the main window, select a contact from the Contact list and press Delete.
Press Enter to confirm, or Escape to cancel the deletion process.
6.12 Add Category
Use the Add Category Dialog to create a new Category in which to store your Contacts.
To add a category, from the Contacts Application menu, select Categories, then Add Category.
New Category Name: Enter a name for your New Category.
From the contextual menu, you can also Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, and Select All text edits.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your settings.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard your settings.
6.13 Delete Category
Use the Delete Category Dialog to delete a Category that you no longer want to store your contacts in. To delete a category, from the Contacts Application menu, select Categories, then
Delete Category. Select the Category to Delete. Select a Category name from the list box using the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to delete the chosen category.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard your settings.
TIP: To move quickly within the Contact list, enter the first letter of the desired Contact. To create a new Contact, use the shortcut Control+N.
6.14 Options
Use the Options Dialog to set how Contacts are listed. To open the Options dialog, from the Contacts Application menu select Options.
Contacts list details: Select how the contact will be detailed in the Contacts list box. Choose from the following 5 options:
Company, Last name, First name;
First name, Last name;
Last name, First name;
Last name, First name, 2 first available phone numbers, first available e-mail; or
Last name, First name, First available phone number.
Default is Last name, First name, First available phone number.
Recent category definition: Select from how long ago to store a contact in the Recent Category. Choose from the following 4 options: Today; Last 10 days; Last 30 days; or Last 90 days.
Default is Last 10 days.
Factory Defaults: Select to restore the Contacts Options settings to factory defaults.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your settings.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard your settings.
7. Text Notes (Maestro)
7.1 General Description
Use the Text Notes application to Create, Edit, and Manage Text Note Documents. To start the Text Notes application, from the System menu, select Text Notes and press Enter.
Alternatively, use the shortcut Control+F3 to open the Text Notes application. While in the Text Notes application, press F4 to open the Text Notes Application menu, or F3 to open the
contextual menu.
The Text Notes Application comes with a number of preset files (Templates), namely Blank Document, Meeting Notes, Memo, Phone Memo, and To Do that allow you to create a new
document more easily.
7.2 File Management and Synchronization
Storing Text Notes. Text Note Documents can be stored in various PDA memory locations, including Main Memory, Built-in Memory, Storage card Memory. New Text Note Documents
are stored by default in the root of My Documents, which is located in the Main Memory. Only those Text Note Documents kept within My Documents or any of its sub-folders, within
Main Memory, can be transferred to your regular PC during synchronization. Any subfolders created under the existing ones will not be copied. During a normal ActiveSync session, Text
Note Documents in the Main Memory of your PDA and those in the Pocket_PC My Documents folder under the My Documents folder in your main PC will be synchronized automatically.
This means that Text Note Documents on your PDA that are created, modified, or deleted will be reflected in the Pocket_PC My Documents folder on your PC, and vice versa.
7.3 Text Notes File Formats
The Text Notes application will open Pocket Word (PSW), Rich Text Format (RTF), Text documents (TXT) and Braille Grade 2 (BNR). The documents are saved in their current format.
New documents created with Text Note Taker will be saved in the Pocket Word (PSW) format.
7.4 Text Notes Application Menu Options
To open the Text Notes application menu, press F4.
Document:Choose to create a New Document, Edit a Document, Delete a Document, Rename/Move a Document, Duplicate a Document, Save a Document, Save a Document as,
Translate a Document to Braille Grade 2, Translate Grade 2 Document to standard text.
Edit:Choose to edit selected text, Cut (Control+X), Copy (Control+C), Paste (Control+V), Select All (Control+A), Find Next, Replace Current (Shift+Enter), Find (Control+F), Find and
Replace (Control+H).
Folders: Create a New Folder, Rename or Delete the currently selected existing folder.
Help: Choose to hear General and Contextual Help, or information About the Text Notes application.
Close: Exit the current document but stay in the Text Notes application.
Exit Text Notes: Close the Text Notes application. Alternatively, use the Escape key to exit Text Notes.
7.5 Text notes Main Window
Documents List Box: Lists all the Text Notes Documents in the currently selected folder. From the contextual menu F3, you can create New Document (Control+N), Edit Document
(Control+O), Delete Document, Rename/Move Document, Duplicate Document, Translate to Grade 2, Translate from Grade 2.

Store: Select which physical memory space to use on your PDA. You can select between Main Memory and Built-in memory. If you have an additional storage card installed in your PDA
It will appear in the Store list.
Folder: Choose a folder on the selected physical memory space in which to store your Text Notes Documents. All folders within My Documents are listed. The All option lists the contents
of all folders including those in the root of My Documents. From the contextual menu, you can also create a New Folder, Rename a Folder, or Delete a Folder.
7.6 Create a Text Note Document
To create a new document, from the Text Notes application menu, select Document, then New Document. Alternatively, from the contextual menu, select New Document. You can also
use the shortcut Control+N, or use one of the Templates located in the Documents list.
7.7 Edit a Document
To edit a document, in the Text Notes Main window, select the document from the documents list and press Enter or Control+O. Please refer to the Editing Commands Section.
7.8 Save a Document
Use the Save Dialog to save a new or edited Text Note Document. To save a document, from the Text Notes application menu or the Contextual menu, select Document, then Save or
Control+S. Please note that this option is available only if the Note has been modified. Use the Save As Dialog to save a document under a different name or in another location.
Name: Enter a name for your Text Note document. If no name entered, Name will contain the first few words of your text.
Folder: Select a folder name in which to store your Text Note documents from the list.
Store: Select a physical memory space from Main Memory, Built-in Memory or Flash Memory, if available.
File: Select one of the following file types PSW, RTF, TXT or BNR to save your document. For a new document, default is PSW.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your filename.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard your filename changes and restore the previous filename.
7.9 Rename or Move a document
Use the Text Notes Rename/Move Dialog to rename a Text Note Document, or to move it to another directory. To rename or move a document, select the document from the documents
list. From the Text Notes application menu, select Document, then Rename/Move Document. Alternatively, from the contextual menu select Rename/Move Document.
Name: Enter a new name for your Text Note Document.
Folder: Select a folder name in which to store your Text Note Document from the list.
Store: Select from Main Memory, Built-in Memory or Flash Memory, if available.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your settings.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard your settings and restore previous settings.
7.10 Duplicate a document
Use the Duplicate Dialog to copy a selected Note. To duplicate a Note, select the document from the documents list. From the Text Notes Application menu (F4), select Document, then
Duplicate Document. Alternatively, from the Contextual Menu (F3) select Duplicate Document. The new Text Note Document will be stored in the same folder as the selected Note. The
new note will be named: Copy of “name” where “name” is the name of the original Note. If the Copy of “name” already exists, the new name will be Copy (1) of “name”.
7.11 Delete a document
Use the Delete Dialog to delete a currently selected Note. To delete a Note, select the document from the documents list. From the Text Notes Application menu, select Document, then
Delete. Alternatively, from the contextual menu select Delete Document.
7.12 Translate to grade 2
Use Translate to grade 2 to convert a selected Note to Braille Grade 2. First select the note from the documents list. From the Text Notes Application menu or the Contextual menu,
select Document, then Translate to grade 2.
Name: Enter a name to save your Text Note document. If no name is entered, the name will be made up from the first few words of your text.
Store: Select a physical memory space from Main Memory, Built-in Memory or Flash Memory, if available.
Folder: Select a folder from the list to store your Text Note document.
File: Default is BNR, but you can also select one of the following file types PSW, RTF, TXT to save your document.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept the entered values.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to cancel.
7.13 Translate from grade 2
Use the Translate from grade 2 option to convert a selected Braille Grade 2 Note to standard text. To convert a Note, select the Braille Grade 2 document from the document list. From
the Text Notes application menu or the Contextual menu, select Document, then Translate from Grade 2.
Name: Enter a name to save your Text Note document. If no name entered, Name will contain the first few words of your text.
Store: Select a physical memory space from Main Memory, Built-in Memory or Flash Memory, if available.
Folder: Select a folder to store your Text Note document.
File: Default is TXT, but the PSW and RTF file types are also available to save your document.
Ok: Select this button or press Enter to accept your filename.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to cancel.
7.14 Create a New Folder
Use the New Folder Dialog to create a new folder in which to store your Text Note documents. To create a new folder, from the Text Notes application menu, select Folders, then New
Folder.
Name: Enter a name for your new folder.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your settings.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard changes and restore previous settings.
7.15 Rename a Folder
Use the Text Notes Rename Folder Dialog to rename an existing folder in which to store your Text Note Documents. To rename a folder, select it from the folder list. From the Text
Notes Application menu, select Folders, then Rename Folder.
Name: Enter a name for your new folder.
OK: Select this button or press Enter to accept your settings.
Cancel: Select this button or press Escape to discard changes and restore previous settings.
7.16 Delete a Folder
Use the Text Notes Delete Folder Dialog to remove a folder currently selected. Before deleting a folder, you must make sure that the selected folder has been emptied.
7.17 Find text
Use the Find Dialog to search for specific text in your Text Note Document. To open the Find dialog, from the Text Notes application menu, select Edit, then Find. Alternatively, use the
shortcut Control+F.
Find what: Enter the text to search for.
Whole word: When this option is checked, the text entered for the search will be considered as a whole word and not a fragment. Use the Validate buttons to toggle On or Off.
Case sensitive: When this option is checked, the search will specifically take the case into consideration. Otherwise upper or lower case will not matter. Use the Validate buttons to
toggle On or Off.
Search backward: When this option is checked, the search will look for the text you entered from the current point towards the beginning of the Text Note Document. Otherwise the
search will proceed from the current point towards the end of the Text Note Document. Use the Validate buttons to toggle On or Off.
Find Next: Select this button or press Enter to return to your Text Note Document and search for the first occurrence of the specified text. To find the next occurrence, press Shift+Page
Down. To find the previous one, press Shift+Page Up.

Close: Select this button or press Escape to exit the Find dialog.
7.18 Find and Replace Text
Use the Find and Replace Dialog to search for specific text in your Text Note document, and replace it with other text. To open the find and replace dialog, from the Text Notes
Application menu, select Edit, then Find and Replace. Alternatively, open it by pressing Control+H.
Find what: Enter the text to search for.
Replace with: Enter the text to replace.
Whole word: When this option is checked, the text entered for the search will be considered as a whole word and not a fragment. Use the Validate buttons to toggle On or Off.
Case sensitive: When this option is checked, the search will specifically take the case into consideration. Otherwise upper or lower case will not matter. Use the Validate buttons to
toggle On or Off.
Search backward: When this option is checked, the search will look for the text you entered from the current point towards the beginning of the Text Note Document. Otherwise the
search will proceed from the current point towards the end of the Text Note Document. Use the Validate buttons to toggle On or Off.
Find Next: Select this button or press Enter to return to your Text Note Document and search for the first occurrence of the specified text.
To replace the current occurrence, press Shift+Enter.
Replace all: Select to replace all occurrences of the specified text in your Text Note Document.
Close: Select this button or press Escape to close the Find Replace dialog.
NOTE: To hear the content of the text currently selected press Shift+Tell or use Shift+Spell to spell. The selected text should contain less than 200 characters otherwise you will hear a
notify beep.
8. Trekker 2.7.3
8.1 General Description
The Trekker application was designed to be used as an orientation aid to find your way in urban and rural areas. Trekker uses a combination of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and
digital maps that let you know your location, anywhere in the world where maps are available. A wide variety of maps are available covering North American and European countries.
Maps can be bought online and downloaded from HumanWare's website, or ordered and delivered on CD.
CAUTION: TREKKER IS NOT A MOBILITY DEVICE. The Trekker system is designed as an ORIENTATION AID, and must not, at any time, be used as the only aid while traveling. A
conventional mobility aid should also be used. It is the user's responsibility to use this device with caution.
8.2 GPS - Global Positioning System
GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a navigation system that is composed of satellites orbiting the Earth. Satellites send signals to the GPS receiver on your Trekker unit. It takes a
minimum of three satellites in order to determine your position. The more satellites, the better accuracy you will have. The signals have weakened by the time they reach street level. If
you are walking in an area surrounded by tall buildings or along narrow streets, you may experience accuracy or signal coverage problems. Operating Trekker indoors or under a roof-like
projection can disrupt the signal, affecting reception. Satellite rotation, time of day, day of the week, and year can also impact GPS signal reception. Lack of accuracy can affect Trekker's
ability to detect intersections and Points of Interest. An intersection may be detected before arriving or when it is already engaged. Points of Interest should be detected within a radius of
10 meters (30 feet). GPS accuracy is currently more or less 10 meters (30 feet).
CAUTION: GPS is maintained and managed by the Government of the United States of America, who is entirely responsible for its precision and maintenance. The system may, at any
time, be modified and therefore affect Trekker's performance. The GPS signal is not precise or may not be accessible at all times, especially when traveling in an area surrounded by tall
buildings or along narrow streets.
8.3 Trekker Bluetooth GPS System
The Trekker Bluetooth GPS System consists of a Bluetooth GPS receiver, an external speaker, and an optional strap. See the External Devices Section for details.
The GPS receiver comes in a Velcro top closure genuine leather case and can be attached to your clothing or the strap’s belt loop with a belt clip. In addition, it can be secured to your
clothing or the strap with a bungee-cord spring-loaded clip. The GPS receiver should never be covered and always be positioned, facing the sky, over any clothing and preferably as
close as possible to your nape. Make sure that the GPS receiver is located on the back of your neck, or on top of your shoulder.
NOTE: Bluetooth GPS technology is advancing rapidly both in performance and precision. We are keen to offer our users the ability to try the most advanced receivers available and a
way to test the ones that can better fit a particular need or behave more appropriately in certain geographical situation. Trekker has been tested extensively with the RoyalTek GPS, this
is why this unit is shipped with Trekker. However, we include a list of other compatible receivers, including some based on the recent SiRF Star III chipset. We do not guarantee the
performance of those alternate GPS receivers with Trekker but the users will be able to experiment with them.
Following is the list of Compatible GPS receivers: RoyalTek Mini RBT-1000 ST (R), Holux GR230 (R), Holux GPSlim236, Fortuna Clip-on, Fortuna Slim Bluetooth GPS, Earthmate,
BlueLogger, Globalsat BT-338, Royaltek RBT-2001 and Garmin GPS 10. Note that the (R) symbol means recommended. Visit our Website at www.humanware.ca for an updated list of
supported GPS receivers.
The External Speaker is connected to the audio jack, located at the top left edge of the PDA using an audio cable. It can be attached to your clothing or the Trekker strap’s belt loop with
a spring-loaded clip, preferably as close as possible to your ear.
Note that the PDA, the GPS receiver, and the external Speaker can be used with or without the strap, when using without the strap make sure that they are properly attached to the
appropriate locations.
The provided PDA Genuine leather case is used to secure and protect the PDA. It can be attached to your clothing with a built-in belt clip or to the strap using a fixing hook. Once
installed, the PDA will hang upside down so that its buttons are easily accessible. The two elastic bands on the right side of the case are used to attach the audio cable surplus part. To
remove the PDA from the case, unplug the audio cable, unfold the PDA case’s flap, and remove the PDA. The strap can be worn over your shoulder or around your neck.
8.4 Trekker Application Menu Options
To open the Trekker application menu, press F4.
Point of Interest: Choose to Search, Create, Edit, or Delete a Point of Interest.
Info: Choose to hear information on Route, GPS, System, or Where Am I.
Navigation Modes: Choose Browsing Offline, Motorized Mode, or Free Mode.
Route: Choose to Activate, Create, Deactivate, Browse, Delete, Edit, Reroute, or Reverse a route.
Settings: Choose to Set GPS On, Verbosity, General, Trekker Volume, Trekker Speech Rate, Help: Choose to hear Quick Reference, General Help.
Exit: Close the Trekker application. Alternatively, the Escape Key can also be used to close the Trekker application.
8.5 Using Trekker outdoors
Before using Trekker, verify if the GPS Receiver, External Speaker, and PDA are properly attached, powered On and their batteries are fully charged. The storage card containing the
map of your current area is properly inserted in the card slot of your PDA.
Make sure that the external speaker is attached as close as possible to your ear. Furthermore, ensure that the GPS receiver is attached on the back of your neck, or on top of your
shoulder. Because it is Bluetooth enabled, verify that the PDA Bluetooth Radio is On. See the Bluetooth Section for details.
To Start Trekker press the System Bar button to activate the System Menu, select Trekker, and press Enter, or Control+F4.
Go outdoors, or place the unit by a window, and power On the GPS receiver, and wait until the GPS connection is established. This operation can take several minutes for the first
connection.
When Trekker establishes the connection, it will begin beeping to indicate that it is detecting your current position. Trekker will then announce the name of the street you are currently on.
If Trekker continues to beep, but no street is detected, try moving up the street to ensure that you get a good signal. You can also press the "Where am I?" button (the Home button on
your PDA) to get your position information.
8.5.1 Troubleshooting Your Trekker Connection
If after several minutes you still do not have a GPS connection, check the following:
First, get the status of the GPS. From the Trekker Application menu, select Info, then GPS, or use the F2 key. Trekker will announce information about the connection and the number of
satellites in view. If the connection is identified as POOR, try moving to another location if the connection is identified as CLOSED, or with NO COVERAGE.
From the Trekker Application menu, select Settings, then Set GPS Off (or press and hold F2). Wait about 5 seconds, and then set the GPS back On. If after 2 minutes you still do not

have information on the GPS you will need to reset your PDA. Restart Trekker and toggle the GPS Off and On again. You can now reinsert the audio cable in the audio jack.
8.6 Automatic Information Functions
When you are online with a GPS signal, Trekker automatically provides information in real time. This information includes Street Mapping, Intersection detection, and Point of Interest
detection.
8.6.1 Street Mapping
As soon as Trekker locates you on a street, it will beep and announce the name of the street on which you are located.
8.6.2 Intersection Detection
Information about the intersection in front of you is provided in the following convention:
Trekker beeps then announces the type of intersection (2-, 3-, 4- or more), and the current street name followed by the cross-street name.
At the intersection, if one of the streets changes name, or if there is more than a 4-way intersection, the intersection is broken down and each segment composing the intersection is
named in a clockwise manner.
8.6.3 Point of Interest Detection
A Point of Interest (P.O.I) includes information on various landmarks that you may encounter in your travels, such as restaurants, parks, or schools. The information regarding a given
P.O.I is provided, according to your settings, as follows: Trekker beeps and announces the name of the P.O.I, the associated voice or text note and the direction of the P.O.I as being to
the left or right. If Trekker has not determined your heading, it will announce "nearby".
8.6.4 Create Point of Interest
To create a Point of Interest (P.O.I), you need to be in an open-air area and online. When you are at the location of the P.O.I that you want to Create, press the Record button, located in
the center of the Navigation button on the bottom front of the PDA, and say a short audio message describing the P.O.I Recording will shutoff automatically after 4 seconds. You should
hear the messages, "Recording Stopped", and "P.O.I Created". Refer to the Create a P.O.I section for additional information on how to create a Point of Interest.
8.7 On demand information functions
8.7.1 GPS Information
You can obtain information regarding the GPS connection and status. You need to be online, or connected to the Trekker strap in order to receive this information. Otherwise, Trekker will
announce “GPS Status: no coverage”.
From the Trekker Application menu, select Info, then GPS or use the F2 key. Trekker will announce the following information:
GPS status: no coverage, poor coverage, or good coverage
Number of satellites in view
Estimated current location: Latitude and longitude coordinates
Error messages (if any): Error in connection
If the GPS connection is in error, you may try to reset the connection. Refer to the Troubleshooting Your Trekker Connection section for more information.
8.7.2 Where Am I Information
When online, you can access information on your current position immediately by using the Where Am I feature. From the Trekker Application menu, select Info, then Where Am I.
Alternatively, press the Where Am I (Home) button.
If you are less than 10 meters (30 feet) away from any intersection, you are considered to be in a transitory zone. The GPS signal is not precise enough to identify on what corner you
are located and will not provide information on the next intersection. Trekker will announce the following Where Am I information:
A beep, if you are located in a transitory zone
The direction where you are heading (North, South, East, West, South West etc…)
The current estimated address number and street name
The name of the nearest P.O.I, with direction, and associated text note (if any)
The nearest intersection, located in front of you (otherwise, if you are in a transitory zone, none will be given.)
GPS Status: No coverage, if there is currently no GPS coverage
8.7.3 Trekker Points of Interest on Segment
List of P.O.I on Segment: Press the End button. The Trekker Points of Interest on Segment dialog will open and displays a list of Points of interest on your location segment.
List of Points of Interest: Select a P.O.I to hear its corresponding information.
Close: Select this button or press Enter to close the dialog.
P.O.I related Info: Press Control+Right Arrow to hear P.O.I related information
8.7.4 System Information
You can access information on the Trekker system whether you are online or offline.
From the Trekker Application menu, select Info, then System. Trekker will announce the following information:
System Information: Pedestrian, Motorized, or Free Mode
Charging (if currently charging) and battery level
General storage information: current map storage, P.O.I storage, and remaining memory on the storage card
Example:
System Information:
Pedestrian Mode.
Charging...
Battery level 78%
General Storage Information:
Current map storage: 26.5 Megabytes;
Points of interest storage: 7.9 Megabytes;
Remaining memory on card: 15.1 Megabytes
8.8 Trekker Navigation Modes
Trekker can operate in four navigation modes designed to accommodate different travel situations. These are: Pedestrian, Motorized, Browsing, and Free Mode. To know your current
Navigation Mode, press Shift+F3.
8.8.1 Pedestrian Mode
Pedestrian Mode is the default Trekker navigation mode, providing GPS coverage and mapping functions associated with the installed regional map. Trekker starts up in Pedestrian Mode
and automatically tries to connect with the GPS receiver. Once the coverage is established, Trekker will find your position in the street network and tell you where you are. As you travel
in Pedestrian Mode, Trekker will supply you with information on street names, crossings, and Points of Interest (P.O.I).
8.8.2 Motorized Mode
Use Motorized Mode while traveling in a car or bus. To switch to Motorized Mode, from the Trekker Application menu, select Navigation Modes, then Motorized Mode. Alternatively, press
and hold the Home button to toggle between Pedestrian Mode and Motorized Mode.
The main difference between Motorized and Pedestrian modes is a reduction in the information verbosity level. The speed of motorized travel does not allow the extent of spoken detail
possible in Pedestrian Mode.
To return to Pedestrian Mode, from the Trekker Application menu, select Navigation Modes, then Exit Motorized Mode. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button to toggle between
Motorized Mode and Pedestrian Mode.