Unitech PA500 User Manual

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46 Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Cold BootA cold boot will cut off power to your device. This will erase all records and entries, delete all programsyou have added, and restore the device default factory settings. Never perform a cold boot unless awarm or clean boot does not correct your problem. When you perform your next ActiveSync operation,you can restore any data that you previously synchronized to your computer or you can restore datathat you backed up to a storage card.NOTE: When you perform a cold boot, the date and time settings are not retained. Formats,preferences, and other settings are restored to their default factory settings.To perform a cold boot:1. Hold down the power button.2. While holding down the power button, gently press the tip of the stylus to the reset buttonlocated on the rear of the device.Viewing Flash ROM FilesFlash ROM (read-only memory) is a rewritable storage for programs and data files. The benefit of thisfeature is that files and programs saved in Flash ROM are unaffected by the PA500 power status.To access the Flash Memory files:1. Connect the device to your computer. See page 22.2. On your computer, click My Computer → Mobile Device → Flash Storage.To transfer files to Device’s Flash Memory:1. Connect the device to your computer. See page 22.2. On your computer, click My Computer → Mobile Device → Flash Storage.3. Select the file that you want to save.4. Click File → Save To and select Flash Storage.Adding Programs to Your DevicePrograms bundled with your device at the factory are stored in Flash ROM. You cannot remove theseprograms, and you’ll never accidentally lose Flash ROM contents. Software programs and data filesadded to your PA500 after factory installation can be stored in RAM (random access memory).To add programs using ActiveSync:Before installing a program on your device, you must first install the appropriate software to your deviceon your computer.1. Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software toinstall.a. Tap Start → Settings.b. On the System tab, tap About.c. On the Version tab, make a note of the processor information.2. Download the program to your computer (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program intoyour computer).You may see a single *.xip, *.exe or *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or several versions of files fordifferent device types and processors. Be sure to select the program designed for Pocket PCand your device’s processor type.NOTE: Read any installation instructions. Read Me files or documentation that come with theprogram. Many programs provide special installation instructions.3. Connect your device to your computer.