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.