Computer Applications I

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Computer Applications I

• Competency 3 Use handheld devices.
• Objective 3.01 Identify handheld applications.

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Operating Systems

• Palm
• Windows CE and Mobile

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Palm OS

• The Palm OS is the operating system Palm and
  Handspring PDA's use.
• The Palm OS is different from, and a competitor
  of, the Windows CE Operating System.
• All Palm OS devices come standard with four
  major software applications the Address Book,
  Date Book, Memo Pad, and To-Do List.
• All programs are listed on the main screen.
• The handwriting recognition software is called
  Graffiti.

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Windows CE/Mobile OS

• The Windows CE is an operating system very
  similar to a desktop system.
• Click the start button to get to the programs.
  Close windows and programs in the same manner as
  desktops, by clicking the X in the corner
• Windows handwriting recognition software Block
  Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber.
• Windows CE and Mobile synchronizes with MS
  Outlook.

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Applications Software

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Address Books
• Calendar
• Notes
• Tasks
• File Explorer
• Microsoft Reader
• Windows Media Player

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Word Processing

• Pocket Word is a simplified version of the
  desktop Word software.
• When the files are transferred to the PDA, they
  are modified.
• Only basic formatting can be accomplished on the
  PDA.

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Spreadsheets

• Pocket Excel is a simplified version of the
  desktop Excel software.
• When the files are transferred to the PDA, they
  are modified.
• Only basic formatting and functions can be
  accomplished on the PDA.

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Address Book

• Opened by pressing the hard button on the PDA.
• Only the basic contact information is shown at
  first. The user has to tap the edit button to
  expand the information screen.

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Calendar

• Opened by pressing the hard button on the PDA.
• Multiple viewing options
• Agenda
• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly

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Notes

• Notes are located on the Start menu.
• Notes can be typed or handwritten.
• Handwritten notes are created by clicking the
  pencil icon.
• You can also record voice notes on the Pocket PC.

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Tasks

• This is the To Do list.
• Items can be listed with a date due, priority,
  and a category.

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File Explorer

• Provides quick access to any file on the Pocket
  PC.
• File management capabilities
• Rename
• Move
• Delete
• Beam With File Explorer
• Allows users to browse local storage cards or
  locations on networked corporate servers (with a
  network connection).

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Microsoft Reader

• In Microsoft Reader you can read the latest
  eBooks directly on your Pocket PC.
• Choose from hundreds of eBooks available for
  purchase-including top ten titles as well as
  classics, children's books, poetry, biographies,
  and mysteries.
• Download eBooks to your desktop PC and transfer
  them to your Pocket PC for reading anywhere, or
  buy and download books directly to the device
  while you are on the go.

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Windows Media Player

• Download files onto your desktop PC and transfer
  them to your Pocket PC, or download files
  directly onto your Pocket PC using wireless
  Internet services.
• With the Pocket PC's Windows environment, you
  can play your favorite music in the background
  while you continue to read your e-mail or work in
  another applications.
• You can play video files directly on the device
  including local files or streaming files from the
  Internet such as news clips, music videos, and
  film trailers.

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Synchronizing Procedures

• Windows CE
• Uses ActiveSync software.
• The Sync process is running all the time.
• While connected, the PDA syncs each time a change
  is made.

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Downloading and Installing Software

• Numerous websites provide free or shareware
  versions of download programs.
• To download and install software
• Download and save the file to the desktop
  computer.
• Open the File Transfer folder and drag the new
  program into that folder.
• The program will install on the next sync.

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Beaming Data

• Every Pocket PC has an infrared port that allows
  the user to wirelessly beam information to other
  infrared enabled devices, such as another Pocket
  PC, some printers, other PDAs, cell phones, or
  PCs.
• Beaming is a great way to send an electronic
  business card or a calendar item, or to swap the
  latest screen skin or music file with your
  friends.

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References

• http//myalpha.dls.net/palm/pda.htm
• http//www.microsoft.com
• http//www.palmgear.com
• http//www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/about/tours
  /ppc/2002/default.mspx