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Handheld Computer Training - Dell Axim x50v July 18, 2005 Mid-Atlantic Handheld Conference Marc Dickerson and John Rohlich Presentation created by: Todd A. Fishburn Technology can be exciting and scary @ the same time! © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
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Handheld Computer Training - Dell Axim x50v July 18, 2005 Mid-Atlantic Handheld Conference Marc Dickerson and John Rohlich Presentation created by: Todd A. Fishburn
Technology can be exciting and scary @ the same time! © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Exciting yet Scary! Brainstorming activity – desktop computer functionality vs. handheld functionality Parts of a handheld package Operational tools of the handheld (buttons, reset, battery, SD card, ETC) Accessing programs and applications with the stylus (Start Menu) Handheld Exploration…..PLAY! (10-15 minutes) Discussion…..Wow moments! Inputs (soft keyboard, Letter Rec., Block Rec., Transcriber, Infrared keyboard) File Explorer (renaming, deleting, folders, beaming, ETC) Beaming Today’s Agenda © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Desktop Internet Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint E-Mail/Outlook Multimedia Photos 3rd Party Software Handheld Internet Office Suite Word Excel E-Mail/Outlook Multimedia Photos E-Books 3rd Party Software Desktop Functionality vs. Handheld Functionality © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Dell Axim x50v Features – Parts of a handheld package cradle with USB connection x50v charging adaptor power supply Note: The cradle connects to your computer by the USB connector. Connect the power supply to the cradle and the wall outlet. The charging adaptor is for charging the handheld without the cradle.
Dell Axim x50v Features – Front View Wireless (green)/Bluetooth (blue) light microphone power button start button touch screen – with a screen cover navigator button inbox button contacts button home button calendar button cradle/sync connection (bottom)
Dell Axim x50v Features – Side View lanyard hook lock button (if the handheld won’t power on check this first) soft reset button:If your handheld freezes use your stylus to tap this button to restart wireless on/off record button
Dell Axim x50v Features – Top View stylus holder infrared sensor compact flash card slot headphone jack secure digital memory card slot © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Start Menu To access programs and applications: • Tap Start • Explore items on the Start Menu or tap the Programs Folder to access games and other applications © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Jawbreaker!!! • Start • Programs 4. Jawbreaker 3. Games © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Jawbreaker!!! 4. Tap like-colored touching balls once (notice the “score bubble” 5. Tap again and the balls disappear 6. Your points appear here © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Wireless • If a screen pops up asking you to connect to the Internet, press the wireless button on the side of your handheld • This will save battery power • We will be exploring the wireless features later – perhaps! © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
There are several ways to enter information on your Pocket PC handheld computer Soft Keyboard Block Recognizer Letter Recognizer Transcriber Infrared Keyboard – Let’s explore this now! Inputting Data
Inputting Data • Typically the bottom 3rd of handheld screen is for inputting data • The “Blue Arrows” allow for a toolbar to be displayed © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Inputting Data – Soft Keyboard Input text using the stylus by tapping the keys Accents icon To change the type of input, tap this arrow © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Buttons • Navigate to the Settings Menu • 2. Tap Buttons 3. Tap a button (1-4) © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Buttons 4. Select <Rotate Screen> from the list 5. Tap OK 6. Try pressing the assigned button to rotate the screen….press again to return to Portrait © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Practicing Input with Pocket Word • Turn on Handheld • Tap Start • Tap Word from the Start Menu (if not there go to the Programs Folder) 4. Tap New (if a blank document doesn’t appear) © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Practicing Input with Pocket Word 6. Tap Keyboard (we will be exploring the other options in the afternoon) 5. Tap the black arrow to select input option © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Practice Using Pocket Word Note: Pocket Word files will automatically save your files….you do not need to save….we will explain later…..
Questions or Comments?????? © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Moving files, creating folders, beaming, deleting files, ETC File Explorer
File Explorer - Renaming • Turn on your handheld • 2. Tap Start 3. Tap File Explorer (if you don't see this in the Start menu, tap Programs and it should be there) © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
File Explorer - Renaming Way To Go! 5. Tap and hold your Word document 6. Tap Rename 7. Change document name to your first name 8. Tap “off” of the file (in a “white area”) 4. Use the “Black Delta” to navigate locations or tap the “My Documents” Folder © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
File Explorer - Beaming Note: If you just Tap (instead of Tap & Hold), the file will open…..close the document and try again 1. Tap and hold your Word document 2. Tap Beam File © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
File Explorer - Beaming 3. Align infrared ports (above the word Dell) 4. The receiving handheld should tap Yes 5. The file should now be in the “My Documents” Folder 6. Switch roles with a neighbor © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
File Explorer – Creating Folders • Turn on your handheld • 2. Tap Start 3. Tap File Explorer (if you don't see this in the Start menu, tap Programs and it should be there) © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
File Explorer - Creating Folders 5. Scroll to bottom of the screen 6. Tap & hold in white area 7. Tap New Folder 4. Use the “Black Delta” to navigate locations or tap the “My Documents” Folder © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
File Explorer - Creating Folders 8. Name Folder “Handheld Training” 9. Tap “off” the folder © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
File Explorer - Creating Folders 12. Tap your folder “Handheld Training” 13. Tap & Hold in the white area 14. Paste 15. Your file should now be in your Handheld Training Folder 10. Tap and hold the Word file you created this morning“Your Name” 11. Tap Cut © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
File Explorer - Deleting To delete files or folders tap and hold the file or folder and choose Delete © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Links your handheld and your desktop computer to exchange and back-up information and files Syncing
Syncing The cradle should already be attached to your designated computer (via USB) Connect your power supply to the back of the cradle and plug to the wall outlet Turn on and connect the x50v (connects to the cradle on an angle) Once connected Active Sync should begin automatically cradle © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Syncing Active Sync will synchronize the following types of information: CalendarContactsTasksFavoritesPocket AccessInbox (e-mail)NotesFiles (Word, Excel, photos, music, ETC) © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Syncing A folder will be created for you on your “Desktop” when you installed the Active Sync Software Any files created on your handheld are placed in this folder every time you sync If you want to put files on you handheld (from your computer), copy them to this folder The Word File we created called “Your Name” will be in the folder when you sync © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Syncing - Directions • Turn on and log on to your computer • Add the power cord to the cradle and plug in • Turn on your handheld • Place it in the cradle (on a slight backward angle) • Active Sync should start automatically (if not go to Start/Programs/Active Sync or remove the handheld from the cradle and reattach….make sure the handheld is turned on) • The Active Sync screen should appear • After Active Sync finishes, double-click your Handheld Folder on your desktop • See if you can locate your Handheld Training Folder and your documents © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
There are several ways to enter information on your Pocket PC handheld computer Soft Keyboard – Done Block Recognizer Letter Recognizer Transcriber Infrared Keyboard Inputting Data
Simplified alphabet Characters are similar to upper case letters Tips: Start drawing @ the “dot” Use a smooth stroke Write letters on top of one another Draw big characters Tap in the document where you want the text to appear Write letters in “abc”, numbers in “123” Use the shift stroke to capitalize Use the space stroke for spaces Inputting Data - Block Recognizer © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Inputting Data – Block Recognizer Numbers Letters Backspace Left & Right Cursor Space Special Characters Return Help Note: Use the Help feature and go through the “demo” to learn Block Recognizer….Practice! © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Inputting Data - Block Recognizer © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Inputting Data - Letter Recognizer • Lets you write like you would on a piece of paper • Broken into 3 sections – upper case (ABC), lower case (abc) & numbers (123) © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh
Inputting Data - Letter Recognizer Backspace Numbers Lower Case Letters Left & Right Cursor Upper Case Letters Space Special Characters Return Help © 2005 Seaford School District www.seaford.k12.de.us/hh