# Overview of certificates

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

Personal certificates help establish your identity when you log on to a secured network, such as a corporate network. Intermediate certificates help authenticate other certificates. 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

You can delete only certificates that you have added to the device, not certificates added by the device administrator.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Certificates.
2. Tap the Personal, Intermediate, or Root tab, depending on the type of certificate to delete.
3. Tap and hold the certificate in the list, and tap Delete.

Note

If the certificate was installed by a device administrator, Delete will be unavailable.

Important note

Delete only those root certificates that have expired or that you or the device administrator do not trust. Otherwise, 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

Manage certificates on a device

Overview of certificates

View certificate details

# Help on the Web

To browse the on-line Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Set the backlight to dim after a time delay

# Restore information after reset

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

# How do I ...

Customize the Today screen

Add a custom background image

# Encrypt data on your storage card

1. On the Today screen, tap Start > Settings.
2. Tap System > Encryption.
3. Select Encrypt files placed on storage cards.

Notes

- If your organization enforces an encryption policy, you can see this setting but cannot change it.
- Encrypted files can be read only on the device that encrypted them.
- Encrypted files are opened just like other files, provided you are using the device that encrypted them. There is no separate step for you to take to read these files.

#### See also

Secure your device

# Change power settings

You can specify when or whether your device turns off to conserve battery power. You can specify one setting for while the device is plugged into an external power source, and another for while it is using the battery.

For optimal conservation, specify 3 minutes or less.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Power.
2. Tap the Advanced tab.
3. Select the checkbox for each condition where you want the device to turn off automatically. Then select the time interval.

#### See Also

Make the battery last longer | Set the backlight to dim after a time delay

# Help improve Windows Mobile

1. Tap > Settings > System tab.
2. Tap Customer Feedback and select Send Feedback.

While customer feedback is enabled, general usage information is collected and sent to Microsoft. No personally identifiable information is collected, and there are no airtime charges to you. By learning how people like you use Windows Mobile 6 Professional or Windows Mobile 6 Classic, the team at Microsoft can make later releases work better for you.

# Renew a personal certificate

Extend a certificates expiration date by renewing the certificate. You can only renew personal certificates.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Certificates.
2. Tap the Personal tab.
3. Tap and hold the certificate in the list, and tap Renew.
4. Follow the steps shown on screen.

#### See Also

Enroll for a new personal certificate

Manage certificates on a device

# Overview of synchronization options

To get your e-mail and other personal information onto your device, you can use one or both of the following options:

- ActiveSync enables you to synchronize your device either with a desktop computer or directly with your companys Microsoft Exchange Server. You can use ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail, contacts, calendar information, and tasks.
- The IMAP4 and POP3 options allow you to synchronize your device directly with a personal, corporate, or mobile operator-provided e-mail account. IMAP4 and POP3 allow you only to synchronize e-mail.

#### See Also

E-mail access options

Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes options

# E-mail access options

The best way to access your personal or corporate e-mail depends on the connectivity options available to your device.

If you have a Windows Mobile powered device that has built-in connectivity (such as GPRS), see Wireless e-mail synchronization options.

If your device does not have built-in connectivity, see Set up e-mail to synchronize with a PC.

#### See Also

Wireless e-mail synchronization options

Set up e-mail to synchronize with a PC

# Wireless e-mail synchronization options

You can synchronize the e-mail on your device wirelessly with both your corporate and personal e-mail accounts. To synchronize with your corporate e-mail wirelessly, you have the following options:

- If your company has a Microsoft Exchange Server, you can set up a connection directly to the server using ActiveSync.
- If your company does not have a Microsoft Exchange Server, contact your IT administrator to determine if there are other wireless e-mail options. If IMAP4 or POP3 is supported, see Set up wireless synchronization with a service provider.

To synchronize the e-mail on your device with your personal e-mail account, see Set up wireless synchronization with a service provider.

#### See Also

Set up wireless e-mail synchronization with Exchange Server

Set up wireless synchronization with a service provider

# Change e-mail synchronization settings for Exchange Server

1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
2. Tap Menu > Options.
3. Under Microsoft Exchange, select E-mail, and tap Settings.
   - In Download the past, select the number of previous days e-mail messages to download.
   - In Message format, select the message format you want.
   - In Download size limit, select the maximum amount of storage space allocated to downloaded e-mail messages.
4. To include attachments with downloaded e-mail messages, select Include file attachments.
5. To specify a maximum size for each attachment, select Only if smaller than and enter a number.

#### See Also

Change e-mail synchronization settings for a service provider

Change the synchronization schedule

# Set up wireless synchronization with a service provider

The Windows Mobile operating system includes support for the IMAP4 and POP3 Internet e-mail standards. If your company or personal e-mail provider supports IMAP4 or POP3, you can set up e-mail access between your mobile device and your provider.

1. Tap Start > Messaging > New Account.
2. Select your e-mail provider, and tap Next.

> Note: If your provider is not listed, select Other (POP3/IMAP4).

1. Enter your e-mail address, and tap Next.

   Auto configuration attempts to download necessary e-mail server settings, so you do not need to enter them manually.

2. After Auto configuration has finished, tap Next.
3. Enter your name, user name, and password, and tap Next.

> To synchronize your device with the account automatically, select Save password, then tap Next.

If Auto configuration could not download the necessary e-mail server settings, you need to enter them manually. You may need to get some of the information for the following steps from your service provider or organization.

1. Select the account type (POP3 or IMAP4), enter a unique account name, and tap Next.
2. Enter the names of the incoming and outgoing mail servers, and the domain of the outgoing e-mail server.

> Note: The domain name is not required for an Internet service provider account, but may be required for a work account.

> To complete setup with the current synchronization settings, tap Finish.

> To change synchronization settings, tap Options, make the changes you want, then tap Finish. Some of the settings you can change are:

Setting | Description
--- | ---
Require SSL connection | Select this to receive personal information more securely. However, if you select this and your ISP does not support an SSL connection, you will not be able to receive e-mail.
Outgoing mail requires authentication | Select this if your outgoing e-mail server (SMTP) requires authentication. Your user name and password will be used.
Use separate settings | Select this if your outgoing e-mail server requires a different user name and password than the ones you entered before.
User name | Enter your user name for the outgoing e-mail server.
Password | Enter your password for the outgoing e-mail server.
Require SSL for outgoing mail | Select this to send personal information more securely. Note that if you select this and your ISP does not support an SSL connection, you will not be able to send e-mail.

#### See Also

Set up wireless e-mail synchronization with Exchange Server

Wireless e-mail synchronization options

E-mail access options

# Change e-mail synchronization settings for a service provider

After you have set up e-mail synchronization with a service provider, you can change the synchronization settings.

1. Disconnect the device from the PC.
2. Tap Start > Messaging.
3. Tap Menu > Options.
4. Tap the e-mail account you want to change.
5. Change your e-mail address (or leave it unchanged), and tap Next.
6. Change your name, username, or password, and tap Next.

   To synchronize your device with the account automatically, select Save password.

7. Tap Next.
8. Change the names of the incoming and outgoing mail servers or the domain, as needed.

   Note: The domain name is not required for an Internet service provider account, but may be required for a work account.

9. To change any of the following, tap Options, make the changes, and tap Next.
   - In Connect automatically and check for messages, select how often you want e-mail messages downloaded to the device.
   - To use the same synchronization schedule while roaming, select Use above setting while roaming.
   - To synchronize your device when you send a message, select Send/receive when I click Send.
   - To change the connection type, select Work or The Internet in Connection.
10. Change any of the following, and tap Next.
    - In Only display messages from the last days, enter the number of previous days e-mail messages to download.
    - To receive personal information more securely, select Require SSL connection. However, if you select this and your ISP does not support an SSL connection, you will not be able to receive e-mail.
    - If the outgoing e-mail server (SMTP) requires authentication, select Outgoing mail requires authentication.
    - To specify outgoing e-mail server settings, tap Use separate settings and Outgoing Settings. Change the user name, password, or domain for the outgoing server. To synchronize your device with the server automatically, select Save password. To send personal information more securely, select Require SSL connection. When you are finished, tap OK.
11. Change the download options, and tap Finish.
    - In Message format, select the message format you want.
    - In Download size limit, select the maximum amount of storage space allocated to downloaded e-mail messages.

#### See Also

Change the synchronization schedule

# Set up e-mail to synchronize with a PC

Do all of the following steps on your PC:

1. Install Microsoft ActiveSync from the CD-ROM provided with your device.
2. Connect your device to your PC by using a USB cable.
3. Click Next to start the Synchronization Setup Wizard.
4. Clear the Synchronize directly with a server check box, and click Next.
5. Select E-mail and any other information types you want to synchronize with your PC, and click Next.
6. Click Finish.

#### See Also

Set up Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes to synchronize with a PC

Change e-mail settings for a PC connection

# Change e-mail settings for a PC connection

1. Disconnect the device from the PC.
2. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
3. Tap Menu > Options.
4. Under Windows PC, select E-mail, and tap Settings.
   - In Download the past, select the number of previous days e-mail messages to download.
   - In Message format, select the message format you want.
   - In Download size limit, select the maximum amount of storage space allocated to downloaded e-mail messages.
   - To include attachments with downloaded e-mail messages, select Include file attachments.
   - To specify a maximum size for attachments that can be downloaded, select Only if smaller than, and enter a number.

#### See Also

Exclude an e-mail address from Reply All

# Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes options

The best way to access your personal or corporate contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes depends on the connectivity options available to your device.

If you have a Windows Mobile powered device that has built-in connectivity (such as GPRS), and your organization has a Microsoft Exchange Server, see Set up wireless synchronization of Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks with Exchange Server.

For all other options, see Set up Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes to synchronize with a PC.

# Set up wireless synchronization of Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks with Exchange Server

To complete this setup, you will need to get the name of the server and the server domain name from your service provider or system administrator. You must also know your Exchange Server user name and password.

Note

Before changing synchronization settings on your device, disconnect it from your PC.

1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync > Menu > Configure Server. If this is your first time setting up synchronization with Exchange Server, this will say Add Server Source.
2. In Server address, enter the name of the server running Exchange Server, and tap Next.
3. Enter your user name, password, and domain, and tap Next.

   To enable the device to synchronize with Exchange Server automatically, select Save password.

   Tap Next. Or, to change the rules for resolving synchronization conflicts, tap Advanced, make the desired changes, and tap Next.

4. Select the types of information you want to synchronize with Exchange Server.
5. To change available synchronization settings, select the type of information and tap Menu > Settings.
6. Tap Finish.

#### See Also

Set up wireless e-mail synchronization with Exchange Server

Change E-mail synchronization settings for Exchange Server

Change Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks synchronization settings for Exchange Server

# Change Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks synchronization settings for Exchange Server

1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
2. Tap Menu > Options.
3. Under Microsoft Exchange, select an information type, and tap Settings.
4. Make the changes, and tap OK.

# Set up Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes to synchronize with a PC

Do all of the following steps on your PC.

1. Install Microsoft ActiveSync from the CD-ROM provided with your device.
2. Connect your device to your PC by using a USB cable.
3. Click Next to start the Synchronization Setup Wizard.
4. Clear the Synchronize directly with a server check box, and click Next.
5. Select the information types you want to synchronize with your PC, and click Next.
6. Click Finish.

#### See Also

Set up e-mail to synchronize with a PC

# Change Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks synchronization settings for a PC

1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
2. Tap Menu > Options.
3. Under Windows PC, select an information type, and tap Settings.
4. Tap OK.

# Set up wireless e-mail synchronization with Exchange Server

To complete this setup, you will need to get the name of the server and the server domain name from your service provider or system administrator. You must also know your Exchange user name and password.

Note

Before changing synchronization settings on your device, disconnect it from your PC.

1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync > Menu > Configure Server. If this is your first time setting up synchronization with Exchange Server, this will say Add Server Source.
2. In Server address, enter the name of the server running Exchange Server, and tap Next.
3. Enter your user name, password, and domain.

   To enable the device to synchronize with Exchange Server automatically, select Save password.

   To change the rules for resolving synchronization conflicts, tap Advanced.

   Tap Next.

4. Select E-mail and any other types of information you want to synchronize with Exchange Server.
5. To change available synchronization settings, select the type of information and tap Settings.
6. To change security options, tap Advanced. When you are finished, tap OK.
7. Tap Finish.

#### See Also

Change e-mail synchronization settings for Exchange Server

Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes Options

# Reset the device lock password

If you have forgotten your password, and the Password Reset service is set up on your device, you can reset the password.

1. Obtain your recovery password from your Outlook Web Access account.

   It is located under Options > Mobile Devices > Recovery Password.

2. Be prepared to supply a new device lock password.
3. Tap Unlock.
4. Tap Menu > Reset Password.

Warning

If you exceed the maximum number of attempts to unlock your device, all data will be removed from your device. This protects your data in case your device is lost or stolen.

# How do I...

Add an intermediate or root certificate

View certificate details

Delete a certificate

# How do I...

Encrypt data on your storage card

# View certificate details

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

#### See also

Manage certificates on a device

Overview of certificates

Delete a certificate

# Enter owner information

When you store your owner information on your device and display it on the Today screen, you make it easier for someone to return your device to you if 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

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. If your administrator has set a minimum length of time, you can set a shorter time interval but not a longer one.
3. In the Password type box, select the type of password you would like to use. Enter the password and, if necessary, confirm the password.
   - Simple PIN indicates a numeric password.
   - Strong alphanumeric indicates passwords that use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols such as punctuation.

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

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

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

5. 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, 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 not to be responding.
- If you forget your password, you may need to reset your device. If you reset the device, you will need to restore your data to the device from your PC. See the device manual for more information.
- If the Password Reset service has been set up on your device, you can reset a forgotten device lock password instead of resetting the device.

#### See also

Change your password

Secure your device

Secure your device

# Remove a program

You can remove only 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.

# Specify the sound for an event

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. If you clear all of the options, you will still see an icon notifying you of the event.

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.

#### See also

Change the ring type

Change the ring tone

Change the ring type

Change the ring tone

# 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. To set options for an item, highlight the item and tap Options. Not all items have options to set.

Tip

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

#### See also

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, or 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

Overview of Input Panel

Enter text using Letter Recognizer

# 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 levels for writing and typing as desired.
3. Tap OK.

#### See also

Change the text input method

# Realign the touch screen

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

# 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 optimal 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.
- When you know you are out of range of your Wi-Fi networks, turn Wi-Fi off. Searching for networks consumes a lot of power. For more information see Turn wireless power on or off.

Note You cannot use Internet calling while Wi-Fi is turned off.

- Turn Bluetooth off when you are not using it.
- Make the device visible to other devices only when you are trying to establish a Bluetooth partnership. For more information, see Make a device visible.
- Select the Receive all incoming beams setting only while you are trying to receive beamed files. To find this setting, tap Start > Settings > Connections > Beam.
- Lower the volume.

# 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.

  The Device ID tab displays the name used to identify the device to other computers.

Tap > Settings > System > Device Information.

The Version tab displays version information for key software components.

The Hardware tab displays system information such as CPU, speed, and storage size.

See also

See how much memory is available

# Change language and regional settings

Regional settings specify the style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed.

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

   The region you select determines which options are selected by default on the other tabs. These default options are displayed on the Region tab under the list box.

3. To change the other options from the defaults, tap the other tabs and change the settings.

Note

The regional setting determines the current code page -- the list of characters that can be used when contact data is beamed between devices. If you try to send or receive a character that is not in the current code page, it will appear as a question mark.

# Set the time and date

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. On the Time tab, select the correct time zone and set the date and time.

Note

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

# How do I...

Realign the touch screen

# How do I...

Increase or decrease the size of text on the screen

# How do I...

Increase or decrease the size of text on the screen

# How do I...

Remove programs

See how much memory is available

# How do I...

Change language and regional settings

# How do I...

Change language and regional settings

# How do I...

Change language and regional settings

# How do I...

Make the battery last longer

# How do I...

See available storage card memory

Explore files and folders

Search for a file or an item

# How do I...

Close a program

Free up program memory

# How do I...

See how much memory is available

Free up program memory

Close a program

# How do I...

Set the time and date

Set alarms

# How do I...

Set alarms

Set the time and date

# How do I...

View certificate details

Delete a certificate

Overview of certificates

# How do I...

View certificate details

Delete a certificate

Overview of certificates

# How do I...

View certificate details

Delete a certificate

Overview of certificates

# How do I...

Make the battery last longer

# How do I...

Get detailed device information

# How do I...

Change language and regional settings

# How do I...

Change language and regional settings

# How do I...

Get detailed device information

# Help on the Web

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the on-line Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Close a program

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

Set the backlight to dim after a time delay

Get detailed device information

Remove programs

# Help on the Web

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the on-line Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# Help on the Web

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the on-line Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Customize the Today screen

# How do I...

Customize the Today screen

Add a custom background image

# How do I...

Change the ring type

Change the ring tone

# Help on the Web

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the on-line Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Change your password

Protect your device with a password

# How do I...

Change your password

Protect your device with a password

# How do I...

Enter owner information

Protect your device with a password

# How do I...

Enter owner information

# How do I...

Enter owner information

# How do I...

Reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons

# Help on the Web

To browse the on-line Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Change the zoom level for entering text

# How do I...

Change the text input method

Enter text using Letter Recognizer

Overview of Microsoft Transcriber

Overview of Input Panel

# Help on the Web

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the on-line Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons

# How do I...

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

# How do I...

Beam an item

# 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 shortcuts such as changing the screen orientation, opening the Today screen, or opening the 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 buttons original function.
3. In the Assign a program box, tap the program or shortcut you want to assign.
4. Tap OK.

#### See also

Open and close programs

Keyboard shortcuts

# Change a 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. Enter it again in the Confirm box.
3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your new password, but that 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 your device

# 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.

Tip

When you use the camera to take a picture, you can tap Menu > Set as Today Background. When you do this, you can select the degree of transparency you want when the picture is used as a background image.

#### See also

Copy a picture or video clip to your device

Customize the Today screen

# 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

Make the battery last longer

# 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.

# Set alarms

1. Open Clock and Alarms by doing one of the following:
   - On the Today screen, tap the date.
   - Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.
2. Tap the Alarms tab.
3. Tap <Description> and enter a name for the alarm.
4. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day. To clear a selection, tap it again.
5. Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.
   - To enter the time from the clock, drag the hour and minute hands.
   - To enter the time from the box, tap hour or minutes. Then either tap the up and down arrows, or use the text input panel to enter a number.
   - Tap AM or PM to change that value.
6. Tap to specify the type of alarm you want.

You can choose a flashing light, a single sound, a repeating sound, or vibration.

You can choose a single sound or a repeating sound.

You can choose a single sound or a repeating sound.

If you choose to play a sound, tap the list next to the Play sound check box and tap the sound you want.

1. To turn this alarm on, mark the checkbox by the alarm. If the checkbox is cleared, your alarm settings are preserved but the alarm is not active.

#### See also

Choose how to be notified about events or actions

# 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.

#### See also

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. Then tap 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 > External 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 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 configured automatically, you need to specify its hardware port and baud rate according to the device manufacturer's specifications.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > External GPS.
2. On the Hardware tab, 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 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 access GPS data simultaneously, 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 > External 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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Specify the hardware port for a GPS receiver

Manage GPS automatically

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# 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

Help improve Windows Mobile

# 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

# Help on the Web

To browse the on-line Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

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