Connecting the PAC Mate Omni

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  1. Connecting with ActiveSync
  2. Connecting with a Network (Ethernet) Card
  3. Connecting with a Modem
  4. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
  5. Setting Up an E-mail Account
  6. Ending a Connection
  7. Bluetooth
  8. Beaming Information

In keeping with the latest technology, the PAC Mate Omni features a variety of connectivity options that let you transfer and receive information easily. With the QX400, you can:

To view a hardware compatibility list, please visit www.pacmategear.com.

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Connecting with ActiveSync

This section provides instructions on how to install ActiveSync, set up a partnership, and use some of the more popular features. For more information about using ActiveSync, refer to the ActiveSync help topics on your PC.

Tip: The PAC Mate Omni QX400 Quick Start Guide contains JAWS related instructions on using ActiveSync Help on the PC.

Microsoft® ActiveSync® is already installed on your PAC Mate Omni. However, you must install ActiveSync 4.5 on your PC.

If you want to synchronize E-mail, Calendar Appointments, Contacts, and Tasks with your computer, make sure you have Microsoft Outlook® 2002 or later installed on your computer. If you do not have Outlook, the Companion CD provides a link to download a 60-day trial of Outlook 2007.

Installing ActiveSync

If your computer is running Windows 2000 or XP, you must use ActiveSync 4.5 or later in order to set up a partnership and synchronize information with your PAC Mate Omni. If your computer is running Windows Vista, you will use the Windows Mobile Device Center. You will not be able to synchronize the PAC Mate Omni with any computer running Windows 95, 98, or Me as ActiveSync 4.5 does not support these operating systems.

ActiveSync 4.5 and the Windows Mobile Device Center are available on the Companion CD. To install, follow these steps:

  1. Plug in the PAC Mate Omni using the AC adapter.
  2. Put the PAC Mate Omni Companion CD in your CD-ROM drive. The set up program will automatically detect the version of Windows you are running and will offer you either ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center. Follow the instructions to install the software on your PC.

    3. If the Setup program does not automatically start, do the following depending on your version of Windows:

  3. When you are prompted, turn on and connect the PAC Mate Omni to the PC using the USB cable. Once you do this, ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center should automatically detect your PAC Mate Omni and the Synchronization Setup wizard will launch. Select Next to begin setting up a standard partnership or choose Cancel to synchronize as a guest. In the Windows Mobile Device Center, select the Setup your device lynk to establish a partnership or the Connect without setting up your device link to connect as a guest.

(Optional) Configuring ActiveSync

To prevent your PAC Mate Omni from trying to synchronize when it is not connected to a server, you will need to configure the options in the schedule dialog box in ActiveSync on your PAC Mate Omni.

  1. Open the Start menu, press P to open the Programs menu, and choose ActiveSync.
  2. Press F2 to open the menu, and choose Schedule.
  3. Press TAB to move to the different controls in this dialog box.
  4. Make the appropriate changes.
  5. Press the CLOSE button (ESC) to save changes and close the dialog box.

Creating a Partnership to Synchronize

With ActiveSync, you can establish two types of partnerships: standard and guest.

  1. With the Synchronization Setup Wizard open on your desktop, press ENTER on the Next button. If you are using the Windows Mobile Device Center, press ENTER on the Setup Your Device link.
  2. When the next page of the Wizard opens, the default selection is to "synchronize with a server running Microsoft Exchange." If you want to synchronize with an exchange server, do not clear the check box, press ENTER, and proceed to the next step. If you want to only synchronize with your computer, use SPACEBAR to clear the check box, press ENTER, and skip to step four.
  3. (Optional) Type in the requested information, pressing TAB to move to the next edit field. If you want to save your password so you do not have to retype it, press SPACEBAR to check the "Save Password" check box. After entering your information, press ENTER.
  4. To control which and how much information gets synchronized, move to the item in the list view, and press SPACEBAR to check the item.
  5. After checking an item, press TAB to move to the Settings button and press ENTER. (This button is only available for certain items in the list view.)
  6. Choose the parameters you want for synchronization, and press ENTER on the OK button to close the "Synchronization Settings" dialog box.
  7. Press TAB to move to the Next button and press ENTER.
  8. Use the SPACEBAR TO CHECK the Allow wireless data connections check box if you want to continue using your PAC Mate Omni to access your wireless network while synchronizing and press ENTER on the Next button.
  9. Press ENTER again to complete the Synchronization Setup Wizard. ActiveSync automatically starts synchronizing.

Creating a Partnership in the Windows Mobile Device Center
  1. Press ENTER on the Setup Your Device link.
  2. On the next screen, move through the list view and use the SPACEBAR to check the items you want to synchronize. After selecting the items you want, press ENTER on the Next button.
  3. If you want to synchronize with an exchange server, press TAB to move through this screen and enter your server information and choose Next. If you do not want to synchronize with an exchange server, choose Skip.
  4. If you want to specify a name for your partnership, type it into the edit field or use the default name. Press ENTER on the Setup button to complete the wizard and begin synchronization.

For more information on using Windows Mobile Device Center, select the Help and About link.

Using Infrared with ActiveSync

  1. In ActiveSync on your PC, press ALT+F, C to open the File Menu and the Connection Settings dialog box.
  2. Press TAB to move to the Allow connections to one of the following check box and press the SPACEBAR to check this box.
  3. Press TAB to move to the associated combo box, and use the arrow keys to select Infrared Port (IR).

Line up the infrared (IR) ports on the devices so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. The IR port window is to the left on the back side of the PAC Mate Omni.

  1. On your PAC Mate Omni, press THE WINDOWS Key to go to the Start Menu and press P to move to Programs.
  2. Select ActiveSync.
  3. Press F2 to open the menu and press ENTER on Connect via IR. Synchronization will begin.
  4. To end an infrared connection, move the PAC Mate Omni away from the PC.

You can beam a file using infrared to and from a PC with the following applications:

Troubleshoot an ActiveSync connection

Try the following if you are attempting to connect your PAC Mate Omni to a computer, and ActiveSync does not recognize it, or the program stops responding (or hangs) while connecting to ActiveSync. Troubleshooting is often a matter of systematically testing the possible solutions, usually beginning with the simplest for speed and convenience and moving on to more complex solution tasks. Perform the following steps in order, one at a time, until one works for you. For more detailed information, go to the troubleshooting page on the Windows Mobile Web site.

  1. Disconnect and reconnect the PAC Mate Omni.
  2. Disconnect, restart, and reconnect the PAC Mate Omni.
  3. Disconnect the PAC Mate Omni, restart the computer, then reconnect the PAC Mate Omni.
  4. On the PAC Mate Omni, change the USB to PC setting:
  5. Do the following:
  6. Do the following:
  7. Do the following:
  8. Do the following:

If you are still unabled to connect to ActiveSync, even after performing these steps, contact Technical Support for more assistance.

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Connecting with a Network (Ethernet) Card

An Ethernet card connects the PAC mate directly to a network or a high-speed Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem.

The PAC Mate Omni includes pre-installed drivers for the Rugged CF 10/100 card from Socket Mobile, which means you can insert this card into your PAC Mate Omni and immediately begin using it. The following instructions assume the use of this particular card. If you choose to use a different network card, you will first need to install the appropriate Windows Mobile driver onto your PAC Mate Omni so the card will be recognized when you insert it. Check with the card manufactuer to make sure it is compatible with Windows Mobile 6.0.

Using a Network Card

Once you have connected the network cable to the network card and inserted it into the CompactFlash® slot, the PAC Mate Omni automatically opens the Establishing Connection dialog box where you can choose to connect to the Internet or Work. This dialog box is an HTML window so it operates differently than most dialog boxes. To navigate this dialog box, use the arrow keys. To enable either radio button, press ENTER. If you need to change a connection setting, press ENTER on the Settings link. To close this dialog box, press ENTER on the Dismiss button.

For the most part, you should not have to do anything else except open Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, Messaging or any other program that uses a network or the Internet. If you have not yet configured your e-mail account within Messaging, you will need to do so before you can send or receive e-mail.

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Connecting with a Modem

A modem is a piece of hardware that uses a telephone line to dial into a network or Internet service. To connect your PAC Mate Omni to the Internet or network using a modem, you must first Configure the connection settings.

The PAC Mate Omni includes pre-installed drivers for the CF 56K Modem Card from Socket Mobile, which means you can insert this card into your PAC Mate Omni and immediately begin using it. The following instructions assume the use of this particular card. If you choose to use a different modem card, you will first need to install the appropriate Windows Mobile driver onto your PAC Mate Omni so the card will be recognized when you insert it. Check with the card manufactuer to make sure it is compatible with Windows Mobile 6.0.

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Configuring the Connection Settings

When you first insert your modem in the PAC Mate Omni, a New Modem Detected dialog box automatically opens. In this dialog box there are two links that let you choose between connecting to the Internet or Work. To move around in this dialog box, use the arrow keys. To activate any of the controls, press ENTER.

When you activate either the Internet or Work link, the Make New Connection dialog box in Settings automatically opens for you to begin configuring your modem connection settings.

  1. In the Enter a Name for the Connection edit field, type the name of the connection.
  2. Press TAB to move to the Select a Modem combo box. Your modem should be selected.
  3. Press F2 to move to the Next screen.
  4. In the next dialog box, type the Work or ISP phone number as it should be dialed. You can enter the phone number without spaces or dashes. Be sure to include any additional numbers such as '9,' for an outside line or '*70,' to disable call waiting.

    5. Note: The comma introduces a one second pause which allows the phone company's switching equipment to dependably prepare for the rest of the dialing sequence."


  5. Press ENTER on the "Use Dialing Rules" link only if you are dialing long distance and need to include the area code of your work or ISP phone number.
  6. Press F2 to move to the Next screen.
  7. In the edit fields, type in your User Name and Password.
  8. Press TAB to move to the Advanced button and press ENTER.
  9. In the BAUD rate combo box, use the arrow keys to select 57600 for a 56K modem. When you're done, press the CLOSE button (ESC) to close this dialog box and return to the previous dialog box.
  10. Press F2 to finish the connection setup.

This finishes the steps of creating a connection and places you back at the Today Screen.

From this point, the PAC Mate Omni will automatically connect as needed while you use Internet Explorer Mobile and Messaging. If you have not yet configured your e-mail service within Messaging, you will need to do so before you can send or receive e-mail.

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Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

Wireless LAN connectivity allows for mobile computing in an open environment using a wireless network adapter and a compatible base station.

A wireless LAN can be any of the following technologies: 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g.

The PAC Mate Omni includes pre-installed drivers for the Go Wi-Fi!™ P500 Card – CF from Socket Mobile and the Ambicom WL54CF WiFi card, which means you can insert one of these cards into your PAC Mate Omni and immediately begin using it. The following instructions assume the use of these particular cards. If you choose to use a different wireless card, you will first need to install the appropriate Windows Mobile driver onto your PAC Mate Omni so the card will be recognized when you insert it. Check with the card manufactuer to make sure it is compatible with Windows Mobile 6.0.

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Using a Wireless LAN

When the wireless card is first inserted, a dialog box will open that looks similar to a web page. This dialog box shows the router that is available, whether it is secure or not, and gives you the opportunity to connect to that router. Use the arrow keys to navigate this dialog box and press ENTER to enable the Internet or Work radio button depending on the type of connection. Then, press F1 to connect.

In some cases, when you insert the card, a Multiple Networks Detected dialog box might open. This means that there is more than one wireless network in range that you can connect to. Each network name is displayed as a radio button and specifies whether it is secure or not. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the network you want to connect to and press ENTER to select it, then press F1 to move to the next screen where you select the connection type.

After you select the connection type, if the network is not secured, you are simply returned to the Today screen with the connection established. Otherwise, a dialog box is displayed that asks for a network key. It is necessary to enter forms mode to enter the key if you are connecting to an encrypted network. Use the arrow keys to move through the dialog box until you reach the edit field and press ENTER. This will activate forms mode and allow you to enter the key. Next, press F1 again to connect. You will be returned to the Today screen.

At this point, the status of your wireless connection is displayed on the Today screen directly between the date and owner information. If it says “Wi-Fi: Network Name,” then you have successfully connected to the router and you can begin accessing the network or Internet. If it says “Available,” then the router is in range, but you must now modify the configuration in order to actually connect to the router. This is done through the Wireless Manager.

  1. Open the Start Menu and choose Settings and press ENTER.
  2. Press CTRL+TAB to move to the Connections tab, use the arrow keys to select Wireless Manager, and press ENTER. Please note that the Wireless Manager only appears if a wireless card is inserted.

    Tip: You can also access the Wireless Manager directly from the Today screen by moving to and pressing ENTER on the Wi-Fi item.

  3. From the list view, which displays your current Wi-Fi status, press F2 to open the menu and press ENTER on Wi-Fi Settings.
  4. In the list of networks, press the DOWN ARROW Key to Move to the router that you want to connect to. You should see "Available" after the network name, unless a connection has already been established. Press ENTER to open the Wireless Network configuration wizard.
  5. In most cases, problems connecting are usually due to an incorrect network key or having the wrong authentication set. Press F2 to move to the next screen which is where you can configure these settings.
  6. Press TAB to move to the Authentication combo box and select the authentication mode required by the router such as WEP or WPA. You may need to contact the network administrator to obtain this information. You should also verify that you have the correct network key, TAB to the Network Key edit box and reenter it in case it was entered incorrectly when the network was first detected.
  7. Press F2 twice to exit the wizard and you will be placed back into the list of available networks.
  8. Again highlight the connection and press the APPLICATIONS KEY and choose Connect. At this point, your PAC Mate Omni should establish a connection to the router. To confirm this, use the arrow keys to select the connection and JAWS should report “Connected” if the configuration was successful. If you see “available,” the connection failed. If you see “Unavailable,” the wireless access point has moved out of range or is offline. Press the CLOSE button (ESC) twice to close the Wireless Manager.

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Setting Up Your E-mail Account

Before you begin this procedure you will need the following information from your ISP.

To create a POP3 or IMAP4 E-mail Service:

  1. Enter the Start Menu (Windows Key), press ENTER on Messaging, and choose New Account.
  2. Enter the e-mail address provided by your ISP or network administrator, such as username@servername.com or username@servername.net.
  3. To allow Auto configuration to connect to the Internet, obtain e-mail server settings (if possible) and enter this information for you, select the Try to get e-mail settings automatically from the Internet check box.

    Note: When Auto configuration connects to the Internet, it will transmit your e-mail address and other information. To prevent Auto configuration from connecting to the Internet, clear this check box and enter the e-mail settings yourself. You may need to get e-mail server information from your service provider.

    Press F2 to move to the next screen.

  4. Auto configuration attempts to connect to your e-mail server and download the settings so that you do not need to enter them manually. If Auto configuration is successful, press F2 to move to the next screen.

    If Auto configuration is unsuccessful, contact your ISP or network administrator for the following information:

    Once you have the above information, continue with the E-mail Setup Wizard.

  5. Enter your name (the name you want displayed when you send e-mail), and the name of the account as it will appear in the list of e-mail accounts.
  6. If you chose not to use Auto Configuration, enter the name of the incoming mail server and whether it is a POP3 or IMAP4 server. Press F2 to go to the next screen.
  7. In the Username edit field, enter the user name assigned to you by your ISP or network administrator. This is often the same user name you use to sign into your ISP or network. This edit box is pre-populated with the information you entered in step 2 above. If the information is different, type in the correct information.
  8. In the Password edit field, enter your password and press SPACEBAR to check the Save password check box. Press F2 to move to the next screen.
  9. If you chose not to use Auto Configuration, enter the details of the outgoing mail server and Press F2. Activate the Advanced button to configure advanced server settings.
  10. Select the time interval that Messaging waits before downloading new messages, then review your account information, make any necessary changes, and press F2.

Before you select Finish, you can press ENTER on Review all download settings to access additional options (see E-mail Settings Optional). For example:

When you are finished with the E-mail Setup Wizard, Messaging automatically attempts to download e-mail. If you are currently not connected to the Internet you can download your e-mails later when you are connected by pressing F2 to open the menu and selecting Send/Receive.

E-mail Settings (Optional)

When you press ENTER on Review all download settings, the E-mail Setup Wizard adds some additional screens. The first two combo boxes let you specify the interval Messaging waits to send and receive messages automatically, and the age of messages that are downloaded. For example, the default is to perform a send/receive every two hours and to download messages from the last three days. You can also press ENTER on the Advanced button to specify whether Messaging leaves messages on the server or not when you delete them. The default is to delete them off the server. Press F2 to move to the next screen.

On the last screen, press TAB to move to the Message Download Limit and select the size limit for downloaded messages. The default is 2 KB. You can also choose to get headers only or the entire message.

When using an IMAP4 connection this screen also lets you choose to download attachments. Press TAB to move to the Download Attachments combo box and choose the option you want. You can choose not to download attachments, select a size limit, or download all attachments.

Press F2 to complete the E-mail Setup Wizard.

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Ending a Connection

You can end a connection with the End Connection dialog box, which is accessible from any running application on the PAC Mate Omni. The command to open the End Connection dialog box is CTRL+SHIFT+M. Next, you must press TAB to move to Disconnect, ENTER, which activates the End link. Your PAC Mate Omni should disconnect within a few seconds.

Note: The End Connection dialog box is a Microsoft bubble dialog box. Once activated, bubble dialog boxes automatically close in about seven seconds. So it is important that you press the commands successively when the PAC Mate Omni begins speaking the dialog box.

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Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can beam (exchange information) over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection.

Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long as it's within range.

You can use Bluetooth as follows:

To add Bluetooth capabilities to your PAC Mate Omni, you need to purchase the Bluetooth hardware. The PAC Mate Omni contains pre-installed drivers for the Bluetooth CompactFlash cards from Socket Mobile, which means you can insert this card into your PAC Mate Omni and immediately begin using it. The following instructions assume the use of this particular card. Once the card is inserted, the Bluetooth status is displayed on the Today screen between the date/time and owner information. "Off" indicates that Bluetooth is disabled, while "on" means that it is transmitting. To change Bluetooth settings, navigate to the status indicator, press ENTER to open the Wireless Manager, then press F2 and choose Bluetooth Settings to open the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box. Alternatively, you can press the WINDOWS Key, S, press CTRL+TAB to move to the Connections page, and press ENTER on Bluetooth to access these settings.

if you have a different Bluetooth card, you will need to install the appropriate driver onto your PAC Mate Omni. Check with the manufacturer of the hardware to determine if a driver is available for Windows Mobile 6.0.

 

Do the following to turn Bluetooth on or off:

  1. From the Today screen, navigate to the Bluetooth status indicator, which displays "off" or "on" depending on the state, and press ENTER. When the Wireless Manager opens, press F2 and choose Bluetooth Settings to open the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box.
  2. Press CTRL+TAB to move to the Mode tab.<.
  3. Use the SPACEBAR to select or clear the Turn on Bluetooth check box.
  4. If you want to make it possible for Other Bluetooth devices to detect your PAC Mate Omni and attempt to beam information to it or establish a partnership, press TAB to move to the Make this device visible to other devices check box and press the SPACEBAR to check it.
  5. Press the CLOSE button (ESC) to close the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box and once more to close the Wireless Manager.

Note: By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on, then turn off your PAC Mate Omni, Bluetooth also turns off. When you turn on your PAC Mate Omni again, Bluetooth turns on automatically.

Create a Bluetooth Partnership

You can create a partnership between your PAC Mate Omni and another device that has Bluetooth capabilities. Once you do this, the two devices must have Bluetooth turned on but don't need to be visible for you to beam information between them.

To create a Bluetooth partnership, do the following:

  1. Ensure that the PAC Mate Omni and the other device are turned on, visible, and within close range.
  2. From the Today screen, navigate to the Bluetooth status indicator and press ENTER. When the Wireless Manager opens, press F2 and choose Bluetooth Settings to open the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box.
  3. From the Devices tab, press ENTER on Add new device. Your PAC Mate Omni searches for other devices with Bluetooth capabilities and displays them in a list view.
  4. If more than one bluetooth device is found, use the arrow keys to select the one you want, then press F2 to go to the next screen.
  5. In the Passcode edit field, if you want to use a passcode (recommended for enhanced security), enter an alphanumeric passcode between 1 and 16 characters, and press F2 to go to the next screen. Otherwise, leave the passcode blank, and press F2.

    If you are setting up a partnership with a device such as a Bluetooth printer, you must enter a pre-determined passcode. For instance, you can try 0000 when attempting to connect to a printer, however, if this code does not work, refer to the documentation that came with the device for the correct passcode.
  6. If prompted, enter the same passcode on the other device.
  7. In the Partnership Settings dialog box, you can change the name of the device that appears in the Display Name edit field if you would like to give the partnership a more meaningful name.
  8. Press TAB to move to the list of services and press the SPACEBAR to check the services you want to use if any are available. For example, if you want to print to a Bluetooth printer, you would check the Serial Port service.
  9. Press F2 to finish creating the partnership and return to the list of devices.
  10. Press the CLOSE button (ESC) to close the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box and once more to close the Wireless Manager.

If a Bluetooth device attempts to establish a partnership with your PAC Mate Omni, an HTML dialog box opens asking if you want to create a partnership with the device making the request. Activate the Yes button if you wish to create a partnership and if prompted, enter an alphanumeric passcode between 1 and 16 characters in the Passcode edit field, followed by F2 to go to the next screen. You must enter the same passcode that was entered on the device requesting the partnership. Using a passcode provides enhanced security.

To give the partnership a more meaningful name, change the name of the device that appears in the Display Name edit field, then Press F2 to finish creating the partnership.

Configure an Outgoing COM Port

In order to use a Bluetooth serial device, you must add an outgoing COM port. To configure an outgoing port, do the following:

  1. From the Today screen, navigate to the Bluetooth status indicator and press ENTER. When the Wireless Manager opens, press F2 and choose Bluetooth Settings to open the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box.
  2. Press CTRL+TAB to move to the COM ports tab.
  3. Press ENTER on New Outgoing Port.
  4. In the Add a Device dialog box, choose the device you want from the list and press F2.
  5. In the Port dialog box, choose a COM port from the list and press F2 to finish adding the port.

    Note: If you want to print to a Bluetooth printer from FSEdit, you must add COM2 for the printer. This means you can only set up a partnership with one Bluetooth printer at a time.
  6. Press the CLOSE button (ESC) to close the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box and once more to close the Wireless Manager.

Delete a Bluetooth Partnership

Do the following to delete a Bluetooth partnership from the PAC Mate Omni:

  1. From the Today screen, navigate to the Bluetooth status indicator and press ENTER. When the Wireless Manager opens, press F2 and choose Bluetooth Settings to open the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box.
  2. From the list of partnerships, navigate to the partnership you want to delete and press the APPLICATIONS Key.
  3. Move to Delete and press ENTER. Select the Yest button when asked if you are sure you want to delete the partnership.
  4. Press the CLOSE button (ESC) to close the Bluetooth settings multipage dialog box and once more to close the Wireless Manager.

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Beaming Information

Using the infrared port or a Bluetooth card, your PAC Mate Omni is capable of beaming information to other devices including PDA's, printers, desktop or laptop computers, and phones that have an infrared port, or support the obex Bluetooth service.

To beam using infrared, align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within close range. To beam using Bluetooth, make sure you are within 30 feet (10 meters) of the receiving device and the device is visible so the PAC Mate Omni can detect it.

Go into the program's list view, use the DOWN ARROW to select an item or if you want to select multiple items, press SHIFT+DOWN ARROW and then press the APPLICATIONS Key. On the Context menu, select Beam… and press ENTER. If you are using infrared and the ports are aligned, the transmission begins automatically. Otherwise, press TAB to move to the list of devices, use the arrow keys to locate the device you want to beam to, and press ENTER.

Tip: You can beam an FSEdit file to another PAC Mate Omni using the Beam Feature in File Explorer.

If you are unable to beam information, try the following:

Receiving a Beam on the PAC Mate Omni

Your PAC Mate Omni is set to automatically receive all incoming beams. When receiving data, an HTML dialog box opens asking you if you want to save the item. Press F1 to save the item to the PAC Mate Omni or F2 to not save the item.

If you receive multiple items, the HTML dialog box which asks if you want to save the item will contain Yes and No buttons. To save or discard the items one at a time, navigate to the Yes or No button and press ENTER. To save all of the items at once, press F1, or press F2 to discard all of the items.

If you are unable to receive a beam from another device, do the following:

  1. Press WINDOWS Key, S to open the Settings dialog box.
  2. Press CTRL+TAB to move to the Connections page.
  3. Press B for Beam and ENTER to open this dialog box.
  4. Press the SPACEBAR to check the Receive All Incoming Beams check box.

If receiving a beam over Bluetooth, make sure your Bluetooth card is inserted in the PAC Mate Omni, Bluetooth is turned on, and your PAC Mate Omni is visible.

Deactivating the Infrared Port

The infrared port is active by default. In certain situations or if you are not using the port you may want to consider deactivating it as its activation uses up battery life.

  1. Press the WINDOWS Key to go to the Start Menu.
  2. Press S to select Settings.
  3. Press CTRL+TAB to move to the Connections page.
  4. Move to Beam and then press ENTER.
  5. Press SPACEBAR to clear the "Receive all incoming beams" check box.

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