Settings Help

# Overview of certificates

Your device may include a set of preinstalled certificates. Certificates are digital documents that are commonly used for authentication and exchange of information on networks. Certificates can be issued for a user, a device, or a service.

Personal certificates help establish your identity when you log on to a secured network, such as a corporate network. Root certificates help establish the identity of other computers, such as servers, with which you connect. This helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing your device and information.

#### See also

View certificate details

Delete a certificate

# Delete a certificate

1. Do one of the following:
   - To delete a personal certificate, tap > Settings > System tab > Certificates.
   - To delete a root certificate, tap > Settings > System tab > Certificates > Root tab.
2. Tap and hold the certificate in the list, and tap Delete.

Important note

Deleting a root certificate can make it impossible to use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocols, which help you to send personal information more securely.

#### See also

Overview of certificates

View certificate details

# Use ClearType for screen text

ClearType technology makes it easier to read text on your device.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen > ClearType tab.
2. Select the Enable ClearType check box.

#### See also

Increase or decrease the size of text on the screen

# Increase or decrease the size of text on the screen

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen > Text Size tab.
2. Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size.

#### See also

Use ClearType for screen text

# Set alarms

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab.
2. Tap <Description> and enter a name for the alarm.
3. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day.
4. Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.
5. Tap to specify the type of alarm you want. You can choose a flashing light, a single sound, a repeating sound, or vibration.
6. If you choose to play a sound, tap the list next to the Play sound check box and tap the sound you want.

#### See also

Choose how to be notified about events or actions

Adjust the volume for sounds

# Close a program

In most cases, programs automatically stop to free needed memory, however, you can close programs manually, if you prefer.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory > Running Programs tab.
2. In the Running Programs list, tap the program you want to close, and tap Stop.

Tip

In most programs, you can also use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+Q to close the program.

#### See also

See how much memory is available

# See how much memory is available

- Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory.

  On the Main tab, the amount of memory allocated to file and data storage versus program storage is displayed, as well as the amount of memory in use versus the available memory.

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See available storage card memory

Explore files and folders

Automatically save files on a storage card

# See available storage card memory

You can see how much memory is available on a storage card that is inserted into your device.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory.
2. Tap the Storage Card tab.

Tip

If you have more than one card inserted, tap the list box and then the storage card whose information you want to view.

#### See also

See how much memory is available

Explore files and folders

Automatically save files on a storage card

# Select a GPS program port

Programs that use GPS need to know which port to use to access GPS data. If no program port is specified, many GPS-enabled programs will not be able to access GPS data.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > GPS.
2. On the Programs tab, in the GPS program port list, select the port from which programs will access GPS data.

   The program port must be a different port than the one that is specified as the hardware port.

Important note

> Ensure that your GPS programs also have this port selected in their configuration settings. See the user guide for your GPS program for more information.

#### See also

Overview of GPS Settings

Specify the hardware port for a GPS receiver

Manage GPS automatically

# Specify the hardware port for a GPS receiver

Windows Mobile-based devices automatically detect some GPS receivers and configure the appropriate hardware settings for them. If your GPS receiver has not been automatically configured, you need to specify its hardware port and baud rate according to the device manufacturer's specifications.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > GPS.
2. In the GPS hardware port list, select the port to which your GPS receiver is connected.

   The hardware port must be a different port than the one that is specified as the program port.

3. In the Baud rate list, select the baud rate for your GPS receiver.

#### See also

Overview of GPS Settings

Select a GPS program port

Manage GPS automatically

# Manage GPS automatically

To allow multiple programs to simultaneously access GPS data, your Windows Mobile-based device automatically manages access to your GPS receiver. It is highly recommended that this option always be selected, otherwise, only one program at a time can access your GPS receiver.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > GPS.
2. On the Access tab, select the Manage GPS automatically check box.

Note

Some programs may need direct access to the GPS receiver. For these programs, the option should not be selected.

#### See also

Select a GPS program port

Specify the hardware port for a GPS receiver

Overview of GPS Settings

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Select a GPS program port

Specify the hardware port for a GPS receiver

Manage GPS automatically

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Specify the hardware port for a GPS receiver

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Manage GPS automatically

Overview of GPS Settings

# Overview of error reporting

Error Reporting sends information needed by technical support groups to diagnose a program error for a device running Windows Mobile software. A text file is created whenever an error is detected, and can be delivered to support personnel if you choose to send it. If a program error occurs, Error Reporting starts automatically. The information Microsoft receives is used by programming groups at Microsoft. The data is used for quality control and will not be used for tracking individual users or installations for any marketing purpose.

With Error Reporting, the only data that is initially collected is technical data about the state of the program and your computer when the error occurred. No documents (or any data contained in them) are intentionally sent with the report information. To ensure further security, the data that is collected is transmitted via a secure connection and is kept confidential and anonymous in a limited-access database. This approach is in keeping with the privacy regulations of the European Union (EU) as well as the Fair Information Practice Principles of the Federal Trade Commission. To view the Fair Information Practice Principles, visit the Federal Trade Commission Web site at http://www.ftc.gov/reports/privacy3/fairinfo.htm.

See also

Connect to the Internet

# Turn on and off error reporting

If you do not know your logon information, contact your network administrator.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab.
2. Tap Error Reporting.
3. Do one of the following:
   - To turn on error reporting, tap Enable error reporting.
   - To turn off error reporting, tap Disable error reporting.

# Set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen

If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind of tasks that show on the Today screen.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal > Today.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Select Tasks and then tap Options.
4. Do any of the following:
   - Under Display number of, select the type of tasks you want to appear on the Today screen.
   - In the Category list, select whether to display only tasks assigned to a specific category or to display all tasks.

#### See also

Overview of the Today screen

Customize the Today screen

Create a category

Assign a category to an item

# Set options for displaying appointments on the Today screen

If you have a large number of appointments, you may want to specify the kind of appointments that show on the Today screen.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal > Today.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Select Calendar and then tap Options.
4. Do any of the following:
   - Select Next appointment to show only the next appointment in your schedule or Upcoming appointments to show multiple appointments.
   - Clear the Display all day events check box if you do not want to display all-day events.

#### See also

Overview of the Today screen

Customize the Today screen

# Show the clock in all programs

In certain programs, the clock may not show in the title bar. You can choose to have the clock always show in the title bar.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. On the More tab, select the Display the clock on the title bar in all programs check box.

# Overview of GPS Settings

With a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, your device can show your exact location on a map. Your device may have a built-in or plug-in GPS receiver that provides location information to programs on your device.

Note

A device may display GPS settings without having a built-in or plug-in GPS receiver, so please check your device manufacturer's documentation.

See also

Select a GPS program port

Specify the hardware port for a GPS receiver

Manage GPS automatically

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Show the clock in all programs

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Adjust the brightness of the backlight

Set the backlight to dim after a time delay

Make the battery last longer

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Adjust the contrast of the display

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Adjust the brightness of the backlight

Set the backlight to dim after a time delay

# Adjust the contrast of the display

To adjust the contrast of the display, see the manufacturers documentation that came with your device.

# Restore information after reset

If your device is reset, your personal information, such as appointments, contacts, tasks, and so on, as well as programs you have added will be deleted. You can restore information and programs by synchronizing your PC with your device by using ActiveSync.

1. Connect your device to your PC.
2. On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync > Sync.

See also

Connect to a PC via a cable or cradle

Start and stop synchronization

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Customize the Today screen

Add a custom background image

Overview of the Today screen

# View certificate details

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Certificates.
2. Tap either the Personal or the Root tab, depending on the type of certificate to view.
3. Tap the certificate whose details you want to view.

#### See also

Overview of certificates

Delete a certificate

# Customize the Start menu

You can choose which items appear in the Start menu.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.
2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu. You can select up to seven items.

Tip

You can also create folders and shortcuts to appear on the Start menu. In ActiveSync on your PC, click Explore. Double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device, click Windows, click Start Menu, and then create the folders and shortcuts that you want. You will see the added items after you synchronize.

#### See also

Explore files and folders

Open and close programs

Customize the Today screen

# Enter owner information

Entering and displaying owner information are best practices; they allow someone to return the device to you in case it is lost.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information.
2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information.

Tip

If owner information is displayed on the Today screen, you can open and edit the information directly from the Today screen. Just tap that section of the screen.

#### See also

Display owner information on the Today screen

Customize the Today screen

# Protect your device with a password

You can help keep your data more secure by requiring a password every time the device is turned on.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Lock.
2. Select the Prompt if device unused for check box, and in the box to the right select how long your device must be turned off before a password is required. In the Password type box, select the type of password you would like to use. Enter the password and, if necessary, confirm the password.

   If your device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong password to help protect network security.

3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your password, but doesn't allow others to guess your password.

   The hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered four times.

4. Tap OK.

   The next time the device is turned on, you will be prompted to enter your password.

Important notes

To ensure you can always make emergency calls at any time, do not begin your password with the digits of your local emergency number.

Each time a wrong password is entered, the time the device takes to respond will get longer and longer until the device appears to be not responding.

If you forget your password, you must reset your device. See the device manual for more information.

#### See also

Change your password

Secure the phone

Secure the phone

# Remove programs

You can only remove programs that you installed. Programs that come with your device cannot be removed.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs.
2. In the Programs in storage memory list, select the program you want to remove, and tap Remove.
3. Tap Yes. If another confirmation message appears, tap Yes again.

# Choose how to be notified about events or actions

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications.
2. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes.
3. On the Notifications tab, in Event, tap an event name and choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes. You can choose from several options, such as a special sound, a message, or a flashing light.

Tip

Turning off sounds and the flashing light helps conserve battery power.

Tip

Turning off sounds and the flashing light helps conserve battery power.

Tip

Turning off sounds and the flashing light helps conserve battery power.

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Change the ring type

Change the ring tone

Change the ring type

Change the ring tone

Adjust the volume for sounds

# Customize the Today screen

1. Tap > Settings > Today.
2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background of the Today screen.
3. On the Items tab, select the items you want to appear on the Today screen.

Tip

To change the order of items displayed on the Today screen, tap the item, and tap Move Up or Move Down.

#### See also

Overview of the Today screen

Add a custom background image

# Change the text input method

Depending on your preference, you can use the on-screen keyboard or a handwriting recognition feature such as Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber to enter text in programs.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Input.
2. On the Input Method tab, select a text input method and change options as appropriate.

   Block Recognizer | Use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation which are then converted into typed text. Do gestures to enter Return and Backspace.
   Keyboard | Tap keys on the keyboard displayed on the screen to enter text.
   Letter Recognizer | Write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation which are converted into typed text.
   Transcriber | Write in cursive, print, or mixed handwriting (consisting of both cursive and print) and convert your writing into typed text.

3. Tap OK.

Tip

You can also change the text input method from within a program by tapping the Input Selector arrow and tapping an input method.

#### See also

Increase the size of the keyboard keys

Overview of Input Panel

Enter text using Block Recognizer

Enter text using Letter Recognizer

Enter text using the on-screen keyboard

# Change word completion options

Word completion helps you enter text faster by suggesting words as you enter letters using the on-screen keyboard or the handwriting recognition features.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Input.
2. Tap the Word Completion tab, select the Suggest words when entering text check box, and specify the settings.
3. Tap OK.

Tip

To enter a word from the suggested words list, simply tap it.

#### See also

Turn on automatic scrolling

# Turn on automatic scrolling

You can change input settings so that as you enter text in a program, scrolling occurs automatically when the text reaches the bottom of the screen.

1. Tap > Settings > Input.
2. Tap the Options tab, and select the Scroll upon reaching the last line check box.
3. Tap OK.

#### See also

Change word completion options

# Increase the size of the keyboard keys

You can increase the size of the on-screen keyboard keys to make them easier to tap.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Input.
2. On the Input Method tab, select Keyboard as the input method, and tap Large keys.
3. Tap OK.

Note

You can enlarge the keys even more by selecting the Use gestures for the following keys check box. Fewer keys will appear on the keyboard, but you can do gestures for Space, Backspace, Enter, and Shift+key.

#### See also

Change the text input method

Enter text using the on-screen keyboard

# Change the zoom level for entering text

You can change the size of written or typed text to make it easier to read.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Input.
2. Tap the Options tab, and change the zoom level as desired.
3. Tap OK.

#### See also

Change the text input method

# Change the date and time display

The style in which date and time are displayed is specified in regional settings.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings.
2. On the Region tab, select your language (region.)

   The region you select determines which options will be available on the other tabs.

3. Do one of the following:
   - On the Time tab, select the time display options you want.
   - On the Date tab, select the date display options your want.

#### See also

Set the time and date for a different location

Change language and regional settings

Set the time and date

# Realign the touch screen

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. Tap Align Screen and follow the instructions.

#### See also

Change the screen orientation

# Make the battery last longer

How long your battery power lasts depends on battery type and how you use your device. Try the following to help preserve battery life:

- Tap > Settings > System tab > Power. On the Advanced tab, you can specify when your device turns off to conserve battery power. For optimum conservation, specify 3 minutes or less.
- Use the AC adapter to plug your device into external power whenever possible, especially when using a CompactFlash card or when using a modem or other peripherals.
- Adjust the backlight settings. For more information, see Set the backlight to dim after a time delay.

# Find the operating system version number

- Tap > Settings > System tab > About.

  The version of the operating system on your device will be listed near the top of the screen.

#### See also

Get detailed device information

# Get detailed device information

- Tap > Settings > System > About.

  The Version tab displays important device information, including the type of processor and the amount of memory installed.

#### See also

See how much memory is available

Why is the device name important?

Find the operating system version number

# Change language and regional settings

The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed is specified in regional settings.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings.
2. On the Region tab, select your region and language.

   The region you select determines which options will be available on the other tabs.

3. To customize settings further, tap the appropriate tabs and select the desired options.

#### See also

Change the date and time display

Set the time and date for a different location

# Read copyright information

1. Tap > Settings > System > About.
2. Tap the Copyrights tab.

#### See also

Find the operating system version number

Get detailed device information

# Why is the device name important?

The device name is used to identify the device in the following situations:

- Synchronizing with a PC
- Connecting to a network
- Restoring information from a backup

Note

If you synchronize multiple devices with the same PC, each device must have a unique name.

#### See also

Change the device name

# Set the time and date for a different location

If you visit or communicate with someone in a particular time zone often, you can select it as your visiting time zone.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. Tap Visiting.
3. Select the correct time zone and change the time or date.

#### See also

Change the date and time display

Change language and regional settings

# Set the time and date

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. Select the correct time zone and change the date or time.

Note

During synchronization, the time on your device is updated with the time on your PC.

#### See also

Change the date and time display

Set the time and date for a different location

# Change the device name

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > About.
2. Tap the Device ID tab.
3. Enter a name.

   The device name must begin with a letter, consist of letters from A to Z, numbers from 0 to 9, and cannot contain spaces. Use the underscore character to separate words.

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Why is the device name important?

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Realign the touch screen

Change the screen orientation

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Use ClearType for screen text

Increase or decrease the size of text on the screen

Change the screen orientation

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Increase or decrease the size of text on the screen

Use ClearType for screen text

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Remove programs

See how much memory is available

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Change language and regional settings

Change the date and time display

Set the time and date for a different location

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Change language and regional settings

Change the date and time display

Set the time and date for a different location

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Change language and regional settings

Change the date and time display

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Make the battery last longer

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See available storage card memory

Explore files and folders

Search for a file or an item

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Close a program

Free up program memory

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See how much memory is available

Free up program memory

Close a program

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Set the time and date

Set the time and date for a different location

Set alarms

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Set alarms

Set the time and date

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View certificate details

Delete a certificate

Overview of certificates

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View certificate details

Delete a certificate

Overview of certificates

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View certificate details

Delete a certificate

Overview of certificates

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Make the battery last longer

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Get detailed device information

Find the operating system version number

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Change language and regional settings

Change the date and time display

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Change language and regional settings

Change the date and time display

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Change the device name

Get detailed device information

Why is the device name important?

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Read copyright information

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Find the operating system version number

Close a program

Change the device name

Make the battery last longer

See how much memory is available

Change language and regional settings

View certificate details

Set the time and date

Set alarms

Change the screen orientation

Adjust the brightness of the backlight

Set the backlight to dim after a time delay

Get detailed device information

Remove programs

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Set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen

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Set options for displaying appointments on the Today screen

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Customize the Today screen

Display owner information on the Today screen

Overview of the Today screen

# How do I...

Customize the Today screen

Add a custom background image

Overview of the Today screen

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Choose how to be notified about events or actions

Change the ring type

Change the ring tone

Adjust the volume for sounds

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Choose how to be notified about events or actions

Adjust the volume for sounds

# How do I...

Change your password

Protect your device with a password

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Change your password

Protect your device with a password

Display owner information on the Today screen

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Enter owner information

Display owner information on the Today screen

Protect your device with a password

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Enter owner information

Display owner information on the Today screen

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Enter owner information

Display owner information on the Today screen

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Customize the Start menu

Reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons

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Change word completion options

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Change the zoom level for entering text

Turn on automatic scrolling

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Change the text input method

Increase the size of the keyboard keys

Enter information on the device

Enter text using the on-screen keyboard

Enter text using Block Recognizer

Enter text using Letter Recognizer

Overview of Microsoft Transcriber

Overview of Input Panel

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Adjust the speed for scrolling

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Reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons

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Customize the Start menu

Reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons

Enter owner information

Change the text input method

Protect your device with a password

Add a custom background image

Choose how to be notified about events or actions

Overview of the Today screen

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Receive a Bluetooth beam

Beam an item

Beaming information

# Reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons

Your device may come with programs already assigned to hardware buttons. You can customize these buttons to open the programs you use most or to perform certain shortcuts such as changing the screen orientation, opening the Today screen, or opening Input Panel.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.

   A list of buttons and their current assignments is displayed on the Program Buttons tab.

2. Tap the button you want to reassign. To help you identify the buttons, there are numbers and icons representing the original function of the button.
3. In the Assign a program box, tap the program or shortcut you want to assign.
4. Tap OK.

#### See also

Adjust the speed for scrolling

Open and close programs

Keyboard shortcuts

# Change the screen orientation

You can switch between portrait orientation, so that the screen display is longer than it is wide, and landscape orientation, so that the screen display is wider than it is long.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the General tab, tap the screen orientation you want, and tap OK.

#### See also

Increase or decrease the size of text on the screen

Realign the touch screen

# Adjust the speed for scrolling

Pressing and holding NAVIGATION up or down (up/down control) scrolls through the items in a list.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons > Up/Down Control tab.
2. Do one of the following:
   - Under Delay before first repeat, move the slider to shorten or lengthen the time that elapses before scrolling begins.
   - To change the time it takes to scroll from one item to the next, under Repeat rate, move the slider to adjust the speed.

# Display owner information on the Today screen

Having your contact information displayed on the Today screen on startup allows for easy identification of the device in case it is lost.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information.
2. On the Options tab, select the Identification information check box.
3. On the Options tab, select the Notes check box if you want additional text displayed, such as: Reward if found.
4. On the Notes tab, enter the additional text.

Tip

You can also display your owner information on the Today screen. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Today. On the Items tab, select the Owner Info check box.

#### See also

Enter owner information

Customize the Today screen

Protect your device with a password

# Overview of the Today screen

The Today screen shows your upcoming appointments, active tasks, and information about e-mail messages. Along the top of the Today screen you will see the volume icon, the clock, and connectivity indicators.

You can tap a section of the Today screen to open the program that is associated with that section.

The Today screen is accessible from anywhere by tapping > Today.

#### See also

What do those status icons indicate?

Customize the Today screen

Add a custom background image

Display owner information on the Today screen

# Change your password

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Lock. You will be prompted to enter your current password.
2. In the Password box, enter your new password.
3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your new password, but doesn't allow others to guess your password.

   The hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered four times.

4. Tap OK.

#### See also

Protect your device with a password

Secure the phone

Secure the phone

# Add a custom background image

You can use one of your own pictures as the background image on the Today screen. Be aware that pictures can affect the readability of text on the Today screen.

1. Tap > Settings > Today.
2. Select the Use this picture as the background check box and tap Browse to view a list of your picture files.
3. In Folder, select the folder that contains the picture you want to use.
4. In Type, select the file type of the picture.
5. Tap the file name of the picture you want to use.
6. Tap OK.

#### See also

Copy a picture or video clip to your device

Customize the Today screen

# Adjust the brightness of the backlight

If your device supports it, you can increase or decrease the brightness of the backlight.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Backlight > Brightness tab.
2. Move the sliders up to increase and down to decrease the brightness.

#### See also

Set the backlight to dim after a time delay

Make the battery last longer

# Set the backlight to dim after a time delay

If your device supports it, you can set the backlight to dim after a specific amount of time has elapsed.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Backlight.
2. Tap the Battery power tab or the External power tab.
3. Select the Turn off backlight if device is not used for check box, and specify the time delay.

#### See also

Adjust the brightness of the backlight

Make the battery last longer