Siemens SIMpad SL4 User manual

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General Information
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General Information
Safety Precautions
Please use only SIMpad brand accessories. Any damage caused to the
device which is the result of using third-party accessories invalidates any
warranty claims.
Do not open the device.
If the LCD screen of the device is damaged (the glass is broken for example),
avoid contact between any liquid which might escape and your skin, mucous
membrane (eye, mouth) or foodstuffs and do not breathe in any gas which
might escape. Wash off any affected areas of your body or clothing with
copious quantities of soap and water..
Only use the stylus supplied for touching the screen. Other instruments
such as a ballpoint pen for example, can damage the screen.
This unit has a built-in lithium-ion battery which should be used only as
instructed and changed only by Siemensservice personnel.
Use only the supplied AC/DC adapter.
When the adapter is plugged into the power socket it must be free from
obstructions. The adapter must not be covered during operation. Do not
place the adapter on any surface which can be damaged by heat.
The SIMpad is disconnected from the power source by unplugging the
AC/DC adapter. Make sure that the AC power socket is freely accessible.
Medical equipment such as pacemakers or hearing aids may be affected by
the radio connection to the base station.
Do not look into the infrared interface when it is activated.
Do not use the device in damp conditions. Do not subject it to water or rain.
Avoid direct sunlight!
Only store at temperatures between -5 °C and 55 °C.
Only switch on at temperatures between 5 °C and 40 °C.
If you wish to operate the device after bringing it in from a cold environment,
condensation can occur. Wait until the device temperature has been
equalised and it is absolutely dry before putting it into operation.
If you are in a country where there is a legal obligation for collection and
disposal by a specialised dealer, dispose of the device there. Even if you are
not in such a country, dispose of the device separately from other domestic
waste.

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Front View with Controls
Stylus (pull out)
Touch-sensitive
screen
Show/hide button
for input panel
SIMpad
On/Off button
Control key
(see detailed diagram)
Software control
button
Loud- LED
(green)
to indicate
(on/off)
speaker
LED
(orange)
up
right
left
down
up
left
right
down
= scroll upwards
= cancel operation
= enter/confirm function
= scroll downwards
Control key to indicate battery
(corresponds to
the Windows
At the rear of the device:
operating status
charging
right mouse
button)

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Rear view with connections
➊Serial interface or audio headphones interface. Suitable for connecting modems or
for direct connection to a PC.
➋USB interface to synchronize with a PC.
➌IrDA infrared interface. Suitable for connection to a printer or to a modem-capable
phone for internet connections. Printer or mobile phone must also be equipped
with an IrDA interface.
➍Slot for smartcards.
➎PC Card release button.
➏PC Card slot.
➐AC/DC adapter connection (12 V). Use the supplied AC/DC adapter to connect the
device to AC power.
➑Stylus storage slot.
➋➌➍➐
➊
➑
➎➏
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Table of Contents
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General Information .................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions................................................................................................. 2
Front View with Controls....................................................................................... 3
Rear view with connections .................................................................................. 4
Getting started ........................................................................................... 7
Your new communication centre........................................................................... 7
What’s in the box?................................................................................................. 8
Optional accessories ............................................................................................. 8
Getting started ........................................................................................... 9
Switching SIMpad on for the first time.................................................................. 9
Basic settings after SIMpad is switched on for the first time ............................. 10
Notes on Switching On/Off ................................................................................. 13
Notes on battery.................................................................................................. 14
Notes on the stylus ............................................................................................. 14
Data storage ........................................................................................................ 15
Using a PC card ................................................................................................... 15
The Start Center ....................................................................................... 17
Start Center buttons ............................................................................................ 18
Working with Windows CE.net ................................................................... 19
Desktop ............................................................................................................... 19
Taskbar ................................................................................................................ 21
Task Manager ...................................................................................................... 21
Starting programs from the start menu............................................................... 23
Windows and dialog boxes.................................................................................. 24
Entering data ....................................................................................................... 28
Using the Input Panel to enter data ..................................................................... 28
Entering data with the stylus (handwriting recognition) ...................................... 29
Editing functions.................................................................................................. 35
Windows Explorer ............................................................................................... 36
Help ..................................................................................................................... 37
Setting up and configuring network and internet connections ......................... 38
Connecting SIMpad to HomeRF gateway ........................................................... 39
Connecting SIMpad to WLAN (802.11b) ............................................................. 43
Connecting SIMpad via mobile radio (GSM, GPRS or HSCSD ............................ 47
Accessing the World Wide Web .................................................................. 52
Basic information................................................................................................. 52
Starting Internet Explorer..................................................................................... 53
Entering internet addresses ................................................................................ 54
Navigating web pages ......................................................................................... 54
Using the browser navigation aids ...................................................................... 55
Creating and managing favourites ....................................................................... 56
Setting the homepage, search page and various options.................................... 57

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Sending and receiving e-mails .................................................................... 58
Starting the Inbox ................................................................................................ 58
Creating a new e-mail account ............................................................................ 60
Receiving e-mails................................................................................................. 62
Replying to/forwarding e-mails ............................................................................ 63
Sending e-mails ................................................................................................... 64
Creating e-mails................................................................................................... 64
Important configurations ............................................................................ 65
Icons in the Control Panel.................................................................................... 66
Recalibrating the screen ...................................................................................... 68
Selecting sounds for events ................................................................................ 68
Memory management ........................................................................................ 70
Displaying the battery capacity............................................................................ 71
Setting the loudspeaker volume and screen brightness ..................................... 72
Displaying device information.............................................................................. 73
Applications on your SIMpad ...................................................................... 74
WordPad.............................................................................................................. 74
Windows Messenger for CE ............................................................................... 76
Windows Media Player........................................................................................ 76
Remote Desktop Connection .............................................................................. 77
Terminal emulator................................................................................................ 77
Westtek“ ClearVue Office Viewer....................................................................... 77
Odyssey“ Pocket On-Schedule ........................................................................... 79
Ansyr“ PDF Viewer ............................................................................................. 82
Citrix“ ICA CE Client............................................................................................ 82
Installing additional software ............................................................................... 83
Device software updates..................................................................................... 84
Connecting with other devices ................................................................... 85
Data connection with a PC using Microsoft ActiveSync...................................... 85
Connecting to your printer................................................................................... 88
Authenticated data connections with a smartcard ............................................. 88
Appendix ................................................................................................. 89
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 89
Maintenance and Care......................................................................................... 92
Usage and cleaning instructions .......................................................................... 92
Technical data...................................................................................................... 92
Service (Customer Care)...................................................................................... 94
Extract from the original declaration.................................................................... 95
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 96

Getting started
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Getting started
Congratulations on purchasing a SIMpad SL4 (simply called SIMpad in
this manual).
Your SIMpad belongs to a new class of device known as Web pad. The
touch-sensitive screen provides users with a significantly better
information display than that offered by current mobile devices (palmtops,
PocketPCs or cell phones). This makes working easier and turns use into
a real experience.
Your new communication centre
The SIMpad can be used:
●as a mobile thin client for server applications,
●as a mobile terminal for browser-based applications or
●in off-line mode with special WindowsCE.net applications.
Using the SIMpad, you can carry out paperless processes on the move
without changing media, saving you both time and effort.
In a total cost of ownership analysis (TCO) the SIMpad is shown to be
considerably cheaper than a notebook and offers unique functions such as
instant-on. This function means that the SIMpad is available immediately
after being switched on.

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What’s in the box?
The package contains:
●A SIMpad
●Three styluses, one of which is in the stylus storage slot
●An AC/DC adapter with mains cable
●A serial PC connection cable
●User Manual
Optional accessories
You can always find the current selection of optional accessories and
SIMpad applications at the following portal:
http://www.my-siemens.com/simpad

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Getting started
Before operating your SIMpad for the first time, it is vital that you read the
Safety Precautions on Page 2!
Switching SIMpad on for the first time
Connecting to the power supply
Use the power adapter supplied. The small plug is plugged into the
appropriate socket at the back of the device (indicated by arrow).
Before switching the SIMpad on for the first time its batteries
must be charged for at least one hour by connecting the SIMpad
to the mains. Charging begins when the AC/DC adapter is
connected to both the SIMpad and power socket. Leave the
SIMpad connected to the mains during setup.
Rear of the device
AC/DC adapter

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Activating SIMpad
To switch on your SIMpad, press the button on the right of the screen
above the control key. If the screen remains dark press the button
again.
After your SIMpad is switched on for the first time, a checker board screen
is displayed for a few seconds.
Basic settings after SIMpad is switched on for the first time
A welcome screen is displayed after your SIMpad is first switched on.
Follow the instructions on the screen. Subsequently, a number of
important basic settings such as calibration, owner properties and date
and time are requested.
Calibrating the screen
After turning the device on, you are asked to calibrate the screen.
Calibration is necessary to allow the touch-sensitive screen to react
correctly to the pressure point.
Tap with the stylus precisely in the centre of the displayed
cross. Hold the stylus in this position for about 1 second. The
cross is moved to another position. Tap in the centre of the
cross again. Repeat the process until calibration is completed.
On/off button
On/off button:
Only use the stylus supplied for touching the screen. Make sure
that you do not touch the screen with anything with your hands
during operation!
More information about using the stylus can be found in Chapter
“Notes on the stylus” on Page 14.

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Owner properties
The Owner properties dialog box appears in which you can enter your
personal data.
Enter name, company, address etc. in the fields provided. If you do not
know what to enter in a field, leave the field blank.
To enter data, first tap the required field. Then tap the required character
on the input panel.
Use (top right on the input panel) to delete any incorrectly entered
characters (see Page 28).
If you want to register your SIMpad on a Microsoft Network, enter your
user name, password and domain under the Network ID tab.
To end the process, tap the top right of the dialog box .
Dialog box Owner properties, Tab Identification

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Entering the date and time
The Date/Time properties dialog box appears. You can enter the date, time
and time zone. You can also activate the automatic clock adjustment
feature.
In the Timezone field you can choose from the drop-down list of time
zones.
Then tap with the stylus on the year. Now use the displayed keys and
to select the year. To set the current month, tap the month and choose
the current month from the displayed list. After you have selected the
month, tap the current date.
Tap in the field for the current time on the three areas for hours, minutes
and seconds. When an area is highlighted in blue you can enter a new
value. Do this by tapping the number keys of the input panel.
If you check the box next to Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving
changes, the clock automatically changes in spring to daylight saving time
and in autumn to standard time.
Tap to save the entry.
Subsequently, the Start Center is displayed on the screen (see Page 17
for details).
Dialog box Date/Time Properties

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Notes on Switching On/Off
When the screen is dark, press the button (on/off) on the right next
to the screen and above the control key. SIMpad is ready for operation
immediately after activation. The screen shows the user interface as it
was when you last switched the device off.
To switch off SIMpad, press .
While on, if SIMpad has not been used for a time, it switches off
automatically to save power. If there is a power supply (AC power or if the
battery is sufficiently charged) no data is lost when the device switches
off automatically (see “Notes on battery” on Page 14).
To switch back on again, press the button .
Reset function
Should the system “get stuck“ (evident from the fact that input is no
longer possible), you can perform a software reset. Tap on Start →
Programs → To ol s → Software Reset and in the following dialog box tap
on Ye s .
If the fault does not clear, you can perform a manual reset. On the
underside of the device you will find a small hole marked RESET. Press the
button in this hole using the stylus. SIMpad is restarted. If a simple reset
does not clear the fault, please refer to “Troubleshooting“,seePage89.
After a reset you are requested to enter the date and time again.
An existing Internet connection is not disconnected if you switch
off SIMpad during a dial-up connection.

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Notes on battery
When the SIMpad is AC-powered, there is no load on the built-in battery.
If it is not at full capacity, it is charged automatically.
If the battery is fully discharged, charging takes about 2.5 hours. You can
see that the device is charging when the orange LED on the right side of
the screen is lit.
As soon as you use SIMpad without a connection to AC power it draws
its power from the battery. When the battery is fully charged you can use
SIMpad for up to 7 hours without connecting it to AC power
(depending on communication with other devices and on the screen
brightness set). You should therefore minimize the screen brightness as
far as possible (see Page 72 for adjusting brightness).
When the charge capacity of the battery drops below 20% an appropriate
warning is displayed on the screen. When the charge capacity drops
below 10% you should recharge the device.
When SIMpad is switched off and not connected to AC power, your data
is retained for around 10 days with a fully charged battery.
Notes on the stylus
The screen is touch-sensitive. The stylus supplied in the device is
designed to be used to touch the screen.
Keep the stylus in the storage slot on the left-hand side of the device.
Consider backing up your important data in the IPSM folder
(see Page 15), storing it on your memory card (PC card) or
transferring it to a PC (see Page 85) if you are not going to use
SIMpad for an extended period of time and it is not connected to
AC power. Otherwise your data will be lost.
d
Rear of device with slot for stylus
Storage slot
Only use the stylus supplied for touching the screen.

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Data storage
You can save important data such as WordPad documents to the
persistent IPSM folder, to ensure permanent storage. This is important
when the device is not being used for several days and the batteries
become empty. The data in the persistent IPSM folder is saved even if the
power fails because the batteries are empty.
You will find the persistent IPSM folder in the Desktop folder (see
Page 15).
Using a PC card
You can use different PC cards, such as memory cards or communication
cards.
Depending on the PC card it may be necessary to install the appropriate
driver on the device. You can download this from the internet, copy it to
your PC and then using ActiveSync (see Page 85) install it on your SIMpad.
The PC card slot is on the rear of the device .
Insert the card into the designated slot (see diagram), until it clicks. If
applicable, ensure that the coloured side is upper most. In battery mode
the following dialog box will appear.
Following a factory reset (see Page 89) the data in the IPSM
folder is deleted too.
The amount of data that can be stored in the IPSM folder is
limited to five MB. If you want to store large quantities of
information for longer periods of time, you can transfer it to a PC
(see Page 85) or store it on a PC card.
Rear of the device
PC card release button PC card slot

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Tap o n Ye s , if you want to use the PC card with battery power.
To release the card, press the button next to the card.
Dialog box PC card detected

The Start Center
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The Start Center
The most important SIMpad functions can be reached easily via the
Start Center.
Start Center is started automatically when SIMpad is first switched on
and also when the operating system is restarted.
The Start Center contains buttons for various functions. Tap the relevant
button to start a particular function. For a number of functions the Internet
connection is established. In such cases, tap Connect in the dialog box
subsequently displayed.
The Start Center is a program that runs under Windows CE.net. Read the
Section “Working with Windows CE.net” on Page 19, to familiarize
yourself with the basics of Windows CE.net.
The Start Center

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Start Center buttons
Internet
Establishes the Internet connection, starts Microsoft
Internet Explorer (see Page 53) and opens your default
Homepage.
Organizer
Opens Odyssey Pocket On-Schedule through which
you can start applications, contacts, calendar, tasks,
notes, diary, info centre, e-mail, pocket calculator and
phone logs (see Page 79).
Viewer
Opens a dialog box through which you can start
WesttekOffice Viewer programs ClearVue Document,
ClearVue Worksheet, ClearVue Presentation and
ClearVue Image (see Page 77).
Notes
Starts Microsoft WordPad, a text editor (see Page 74).
Setup
Opens the control panel through which you can access
the most important settings (see Page 65).
Help
Opens the integrated help system (see Page 37).
Close
Closes the Start Center and opens the desktop (see
Page 19).
On the desktop (see Page 19) you will find an icon which allows you to
open the Start Center at any point.

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Working with Windows CE.net
MicrosoftWindows CE.net is the preinstalled operating system on
SIMpad. The operating system is the basis for all programs which run on
SIMpad.
Desktop
The desktop is the basis for the user interface for Windows CE.net.
You can call up the desktop (minimize all windows) at any time by tapping
on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen.
You can customize the desktop by adding other short-cuts (see Page 37).
Desktop
Call up desktop anytime

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Icons on the desktop
By default, the desktop shows the following icons which you can double
tap with the stylus to launch the applications.
Recycle Bin
Shows a list of deleted documents. You can recover
documents deleted by mistake. You can empty the entire
recycle bin to permanently delete old files and create more
space.
My Computer
Shows an overview with folders. You can open various folders
and create new ones. This icon allows you to organize your
filing system.
Start Center
Calls the Start Center giving you easy access to the main
functions (see Page 18).
Pocket On-Schedule
Opens Odyssey Pocket On-Schedule through which you can
start applications, contacts, calendar, tasks, notes, diary, info
centre, e-mail, pocket calculator and phone logs (see Page 79).
Messenger
Opens Windows Messenger for CE (see Page 76) for chatting
with colleagues and friends.
Media Player
Opens Windows Media Player (see Page 76) for playing back
audio and video files.
My Documents
Displays the folders intended for storing private data, e.g.
letters.
Microsoft WordPad
Opens the text editor. This allows you to write letters for
example (see Page 74).
Tr a n s c r i b e r
Activates Microsoft Transcriber, the handwriting recognition
program which allows you to write directly on the screen
(see Page 29).