YAKUMO ALPHA GPS User manual

Yakumo alpha GPS
PDA with GPS function
www.yakumo.com
Manual

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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................v
Welcome..................................................................................................... iv
About this Manual....................................................................................... iv
Where to Find Information...........................................................................v
1Getting Started ..................................................................................... 1
1.1 Expanding Your Yakumo alpha GPS ................................................10
Using an SD/MMC Card .....................................................................10
2Basic Skills ......................................................................................... 11
2.1 Using the Stylus.................................................................................11
2.2 Using the Navigation Stick.................................................................12
2.3 Today Screen ....................................................................................12
Status Icons........................................................................................13
2.4 Navigation Bar and Command Bar ....................................................14
2.5 Executing A Program.........................................................................15
A.1 Pop-up Menus ...................................................................................16
A.2 Notifications .......................................................................................16
2.6 Entering Information ..........................................................................17
Entering Text Using the Input Panel...................................................17
Writing on the Screen .........................................................................19
Drawing on the Screen .......................................................................22
Recording a Message ........................................................................24
Using My Text.....................................................................................26
3Managing Your Yakumo alpha GPS................................................. 27
3.1 Power Management...........................................................................27
Low Battery Signals and Actions........................................................27
Power-Saving Tips .............................................................................29
3.2 Managing Memory .............................................................................30
Storage and Program Memory ...........................................................30
Additional Memory..............................................................................30
3.3 Customizing Your Yakumo alpha GPS..............................................31

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Setting a Password............................................................................ 32
3.4 Finding and Organizing Information.................................................. 33
3.5 Backing Up Data ............................................................................... 34
3.6 Adding or Removing Programs......................................................... 34
Adding Programs ............................................................................... 34
Removing Programs .......................................................................... 36
4Microsoft Pocket Outlook ................................................................. 37
4.1 Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings.......................... 37
Creating An Appointment .................................................................. 38
Using the Summary Screen............................................................... 39
Creating Meeting Requests ............................................................... 39
4.2 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues..................................... 40
Creating a Contact............................................................................. 41
Finding a Contact............................................................................... 42
Using the Summary Screen............................................................... 42
4.3 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List............................................................. 43
Creating a Task ................................................................................. 44
Using the Summary Screen............................................................... 45
4.4 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas .............................................. 46
Creating a Note.................................................................................. 46
4.5 Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages ............................. 48
Synchronizing E-mail Messages ....................................................... 48
Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server ........................................... 49
Using the Message List ..................................................................... 50
Composing and Sending Messages.................................................. 52
Managing E-mail Messages and Folders .......................................... 53
5Additional Programs ......................................................................... 55
5.1 Microsoft ActiveSync......................................................................... 55
Microsoft ActiveSync ......................................................................... 55
Ways of Connecting to Your Desktop Computer............................... 56
Synchronizing Data ........................................................................... 56
5.2 Pocket Word ..................................................................................... 59
Creating a Document......................................................................... 59
Working with Pocket Word Documents ............................................. 61
5.3 Pocket Excel ..................................................................................... 63
Working with Pocket Excel Workbooks ............................................. 64
5.4 MSN Messenger ............................................................................... 65
Setting Up to Use MSN Messenger................................................... 66
Working with Contacts ....................................................................... 66
Chatting with Contacts....................................................................... 67
5.5 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC .............................................. 68
5.6 Microsoft Reader............................................................................... 69

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Getting Books for Your Yakumo alpha GPS ......................................69
Using the Library ................................................................................70
Reading a Book ..................................................................................70
Using Reader Features ......................................................................71
Removing a Book ...............................................................................72
5.7 Additional Programs ..........................................................................73
Backup Restore ..................................................................................73
6Getting Connected............................................................................. 75
6.1 Connection Settings...........................................................................75
Modem Connection ............................................................................75
Network (Ethernet) Card Connection .................................................76
Wireless Network Connection (WLAN) ..............................................77
Starting and Ending a Wireless Network Connection ........................79
6.2 Transferring Items Using Infrared......................................................79
Sending Information ...........................................................................79
Receiving Information.........................................................................80
6.3 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer ..........................................81
Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels ............................................81
Browsing the Internet..........................................................................82
The Mobile Favorites Folder...............................................................82
7Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................................................. 85
7.1 Resetting Your Yakumo alpha GPS ..................................................85
7.2 Remove the SD/MMC card (if installed). ...........................................86
7.3 Power Problems ................................................................................87
7.4 Memory Problems..............................................................................87
7.5 Screen Problems ...............................................................................89
7.6 Connection Problems ........................................................................90
Problems with the Docking Station Connection (optional) .................90
Infrared Connection Problems............................................................91
Modem Connection Problems ............................................................91
7.7 Taking Care of Your Yakumo alpha GPS..........................................92
General Information............................................................................92
Travel Guidelines................................................................................93
Service.......................................................................................................94
A.3 Safety Precautions.............................................................................95
About Charging...................................................................................95
About the AC Adapter ........................................................................95
About the Battery................................................................................95
About the Infrared LED.......................................................................96
About the Electrostatic Discharge ......................................................96

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Preface
Welcome
• Congratulations on purchasing this Windows® Powered Yakumo alpha GPS
Pocket PC. Thanks to the size and capabilities of the device, you can keep
your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close
at hand. Microsoft®ActiveSync®increases the power of your Yakumo alpha
GPS by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or
Microsoft Exchange Server with your Yakumo alpha GPS.
About this Manual
This manual contains comprehensive information of your Yakumo alpha GPS to
help you operate the device.
Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish
elements of text.
NOTE: provides additional hints or information that requires special attention.
Caution: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data
or damage to your device.
Any name of menu, command, icon or button that you can see on the screen is
shown in a bold typeset. For example:
On the Start menu, tap Settings.

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Where to Find Information
For information on See this source
First time startup Quick Start Guide
GPS operation The manual supplied with the GPS software (a
third-party software)
Programs on your Yakumo alpha
GPS
This User’s Manual or online Help on your
Yakumo alpha GPS
Connecting to and synchronizing
with a desktop computer
Companion CD or other CD(s) supplied with
your Yakumo alpha GPS
Connecting to and synchronizing
with a desktop computer
Manual or ActiveSync Help on your desktop
computer
Troubleshooting Manual
Last-minute updates and detailed
technical information
The Read Me files in the “Microsoft
ActiveSync” folder on your desktop computer or
the Yakumo alpha GPS Companion CD.
The latest on Windows Powered
Yakumo alpha GPS
The Microsoft Mobile Devices Web site:
www.pocketpc.com

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1 Getting Started
This chapter introduces you to the external components of your Yakumo alpha
GPS and guides you through the process of setting up your Yakumo alpha GPS for
use.

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1.1 Expanding Your Yakumo alpha GPS
Using an SD/MMC Card
Your Yakumo alpha GPS has an SD/MMC slot where you can insert an optional
Secure Digital or Multimedia Card storage card. With the removable memory, you
can store or backup your data and exchange data with other devices.
NOTE:
 Do not insert any foreign objects into the card slot.
 Keep the SD or MMC card in a well-protected box to avoid
dust and humidity when you are not using it.
To use an SD/MMC card, insert it into the slot, with the
connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front
of the Yakumo alpha GPS. Follow the instructions supplied
with the card for more information.
To remove a card, first make sure that no application is
accessing the card, then slightly push the top edge of the
card to release it and pull it out of the slot.

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2 Basic Skills
This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your Yakumo alpha
GPS such as using the stylus, navigation stick, Today screen, menus and
programs. You will also get to know how to enter information.
2.1 Using the Stylus
The stylus serves as a mouse for computers. You use it to navigate and select
objects on the screen.
Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use. Store it in the slot when
not in use.
 Tap
Touch the screen once with the stylus to open
items and select options.
 Drag
Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the
screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to
select multiple items.
 Tap and hold
Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of
actions available for that item. On the pop-up
menu that appears, tap the action you want to
perform.