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damienloh

Jul 4 2003, 11:45 AM

Updated July 2006

Beginners Guide v4.0
Made a Sticky - Firetrail

If you can't find your answer here:
1. Always use the Search function in the forum
2. Post your comments in the right forum eg, Pocket PC, Smartphone, etc.
3. Tips & Tricks is solely for posting tips/guides, etc. You should not create new threads here and for asking questions.

It would also be good to check out the front page news regularly or the forum section for News Articles regularly for new recommendations.

Note that this thread is the main collection of links/guides to other useful articles/threads to read. The links provide answers to many of the commonly asked questions or useful guides for both Pocket PCs and Smartphones.

Do note that the following classification is used in most of the FAQ threads.

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Pocket PC:
1) Pocket PC 2000
2) Pocket PC 2002
3) Windows Mobile 2003 (Pocket PC Edition and Pocket PC Phone Edition)
4) Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition (Pocket PC Edition and Pocket PC Phone Edition)
5) Windows Mobile 5.0 (Pocket PC Edition and Pocket PC Phone Edition)
6) Windows Mobile 6 Classic
7) Windows Mobile 6 Professional
7) Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic
8) Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Pocket PC Phone:
1) Pocket PC 2002 (Pocket PC Phone Edition)
2) Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC Phone Edition
3) Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition (Pocket PC Phone Edition)
4) Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition
5) Windows Mobile 6 Professional
6) Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Smartphone:
1) Smartphone 2002
2) Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone Edition
3) Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition (Smartphone Edition)
4) Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition
5) Windows Mobile 6 Standard
6) Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard

These are some of the features to differentiate between the 3 platforms

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Pocket PC:
- No phone capability
- Touchscreen
- Rarely with physical keyboard
- Never with physical keypad
- "Start" button is on top left corner

Pocket PC Phone:
- Touchscreen
- May come with physical keypad/keyboard
- "Start" button is on top left corner

Smartphone:
- Rarely with touchscreen
- Always come with physical keypad/keyboard
- "Start" button is linked to left softkey on homescreen

General Sites:
Windows Mobile Home
infoSync
PocketPCMag
Windows Mobile Blog

Tutorials/Guides for Beginners:
Guide Book for Pocket PC
Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks
80+ Windows Mobile 5 - Tips & Tricks
Tutorials for Pocket PCs
Tutorials for Pocket PC Phones
Tutorials for Smartphones
Tips & Tricks

Useful Links/Articles for Pocket PCs:
Windows Mobile Guides/Tips/Articles
PPCSG Tech Guides
PocketPCMag Forum - Pocket PC Tips
PC Counselor's Pocket PC How-To's
Memory in Pocket PC explained
Some Useful Links
Pocket PC Memory Management Tips
FAQ & Recommendations for Themes & Today Plug-ins (Pocket PC & Smartphone)
A roundup of Cleaning Utilities (MemMaid, SKTools, etc)
Accessing the Pocket PC on a PC – comparing the three solutions
What VGA is all about
WM2003SE Upgrade for Acer n30
Backup Solutions for Pocket PC and Storage Card
Pocket PC Specs
HTC Codename Table

Useful Guides & FAQs for Pocket PCs:
Windows Mobile 5.0 - FAQs
ActiveSync Guides & Links
Recommended Software List & Guides
How to hard reset your Pocket PC
3G/GPRS Configuration Settings
How to install softwares
Tips on where to install Pocket PC software
Internet & Java-Related Guides
Shortcuts to Settings
Deleting "dead" shortcuts in Program Menu
How to create shortcuts in Programs Menu
Using Pocket PC as USB Storage Device (without ActiveSync)
Safe Mode for Pocket PCs
Downloading public holidays to your Calendar
Some Registry Tweaks
What OS is my Pocket PC running on?
What is this "ignore_my_docs" file on my Storage Card/ROM?
What is the "WMDRM" folder doing on my device/Storage Card?
Creating Playlist in Windows Media Player 10
Documents not appearing in the file list of applications like Pocket Word, Excel, etc
Warranty Check for HP iPAQs
ROM Update & WM2003SE Upgrade for Acer n30
How to power down the device totally?
Does Pocket PC support 262K Color Screen?
Adding Scheduled Tasks
Built-in Dictionaries on the Pocket PC
Clearing Recent Program List in Start Menu
Backup Solutions for Pocket PC and Storage Card
Customising Icons on your PPC
Creating Shortcuts to Settings Panel
Missing E-mail Account Bug
Saving Registry in WM5/above
Shortcut to Align Screen

Specific Guides for Pocket PC Phones:
Basics of Pocket PC Phone
O2 XDA II Mini Q & A
"MsgQueueDataFileMicrosoft" files in O2 XDAs - What are they?
Backup/Restore your SMS/E-mails, etc
Looking for 2.5mm-3.5mm jack convertor?
Forwarding contact to another mobile phone
Showing Storage Card Level Indicator in Pocket Plus for O2 XDA Mini
320x240 on iPAQ HW6515 screen
Why Can't I Upgrade the OS?
Storing Ringtones in Storage ROM or Storage Card for O2 XDAs
How to convert your WAV file for use as Ringtone/SMS Tones
Softwares for Phone Applications
Phone Profile Softwares
Add Speed Dial On Today Page
One hand Messaging
Customise SMS Sent Notification

Guides/Links for Smartphones:
Guide for Windows Mobile Smartphones

Pocket PC/Smartphone Enthusiast Sites:
Refer here.

Development:
Microsoft Windows Mobile Embedded Developer Center
Pocket PC Developer Network

foosbie

Jul 4 2003, 12:30 PM

I hope all these will work with PPC2003 :pray:

nightbreed

Jul 4 2003, 12:43 PM

Yahoo! gum sia! This is what I need. And even if they don't work with ppc2003, I think it's still a good resource for others.

Absolute Zero

Jul 4 2003, 10:25 PM

Don't forget ICQ for pocket pc

damienloh

Jul 5 2003, 03:26 AM

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Don't forget ICQ for pocket pc

I went to www.icq.com but found no version for ppc.

Anyone wish to suggest a software, kindly provide the link as well. :salute:

Calvin

Jul 5 2003, 04:26 AM

Apart from those already in the list, I would like to nominate a few of my favourite and good apps:

Finance:

Cash Organizer 2003

Wallet:

Code Wallet Pro

Dictionary:

Lextionary

List management:

ListPro

Converters:

Mx Converters

World time:

City Time

Image tool:

Pocket Artist

cheewee

Jul 5 2003, 08:33 AM

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Don't forget ICQ for pocket pc

I went to www.icq.com but found no version for ppc.

Anyone wish to suggest a software, kindly provide the link as well. :salute:

ICQ for Pocket PC

damienloh

Jul 5 2003, 08:58 AM

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ICQ for Pocket PC

Thanks cheewee. :-) My eyes blur liao last night after spending so much time reinstalling software & trying to manage the long list above.

John Teoh

Jul 5 2003, 08:59 AM

Mmm... looks like we all forgotten about the freeware sites

FreewarePPC.com

Pocket Themes

Anymore to add?

BTW, damienloh, why not put bus guide, metro and city time under the group "Travel". Mobile printing as "Productivity" and picture viewer as "Viewer"?

Cheers

John

damienloh

Jul 5 2003, 09:41 AM

Thanks John for the suggestion. The list was started short. As the list is growing, I need to adjust the categories along the way.

triplegems

Jul 5 2003, 09:46 AM

Hi

Would like to find out if there's any good time tracker or time billing type of software for tracking say Audit chargeable time in PPC?

In addition, is there any software like the DayNotez in the Palm environment that can allow u to write notes ( I know that there is an HPC Notes, but's its too expensive :cry: )

damienloh

Jul 5 2003, 09:52 AM

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Hi

Would like to find out if there's any good time tracker or time billing type of software for tracking say Audit chargeable time in PPC?

How about this :

Standard Time [link]

romeosg

Jul 5 2003, 05:32 PM

Any idea which formatting tool can work with PPC 2003?

I tried Flash Format (causes the PPC to hang after installing), Storage Tools 1.5 apparently can read the card but can't defrag, analyze or format it

Any help?

damienloh

Jul 5 2003, 09:13 PM

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Any idea which formatting tool can work with PPC 2003?

I tried Flash Format (causes the PPC to hang after installing), Storage Tools 1.5 apparently can read the card but can't defrag, analyze or format it

Any help?

While some software already quick to come out a version for PPC2003, others may still working on a fix.

lchungwe

Jul 6 2003, 01:24 AM

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Search through this forum for my id and you should be able to see something for billing.........

foosbie

Jul 7 2003, 08:48 PM

I believe some of you have used or are using Spb Pocket Plus. How is it? Does it deserve to be on the list?

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/pocketplus/

damienloh

Jul 8 2003, 09:25 AM

Here's the progress of the list:

Stage 1 (done)

Start the list.

Stage 2 (done)

List updated:

- software I used and found good

- popular software that I remember (with good comments)

- software recocommended by PPCSGers

Stage 3 (in progress...)

List update as and when:

- I find software rated good on websites

- more software recocommended by PPCSGers

I have done what I can so far. It is not possible for me to know all good softwares so it is your turn to post your recommendations.

Symphony

Jul 10 2003, 02:41 PM

Great Work Damien! :clap:

How about adding

Reference:

1. Wikipedia

http://members.chello.nl/epzachte/Wikipedia/

2. CIA World Fact Book 2002

http://memoware.com/?screen=doc_detail&doc...11148&back=main

wayne

Jul 13 2003, 01:37 PM

Hi, damien

great work :clap:

would like to add the link japanese dictionary for PPC2002

http://portable.syste.ms/ipaq-j.html

Wayne

damienloh

Jul 13 2003, 01:47 PM

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...would like to add the link japanese dictionary for PPC2002

http://portable.syste.ms/ipaq-j.html

Wayne

Is that a dictionary? I am just about to add this link as Japanese language support. :-)

Anyone can recommend software for use of wireless/ bluetooth? Also map software for Singapore out there not detail one right? Agis map too expensive.

wayne

Jul 13 2003, 01:58 PM

this is the link to download the file.

http://ftp.monash.edu.au/pub/nihongo/jpensip.zip

the previous link is the support page.

it includes the link to the file

cheerz :wink:

hawe

Jul 30 2003, 06:26 PM

I have recently purchased the new Lonely Planet City Guide from Map&Travel; now there is a free trial version available on www.handango.com. This mapping UI is amazing! Best zoom I ever saw on a mobile device! Good route planner incl. GPS and a complete LP guide overview for the best addresses. There are 16 European Cities available.

John Teoh

Aug 10 2003, 10:47 PM

Storage Tools v1.7 is out and now it support PPC2003. Likewise, Pocket Toolman has also come out with a version that support 2210 and 5500.

Cheers

John

ralliart12

Aug 11 2003, 09:01 AM

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...Pocket Toolman has also come out with a version that support 2210 and 5500...

John, is this latest version of P.Toolman bkward-compatible with PPC2002 machines, & are current users entitled to a free copy?

John Teoh

Aug 11 2003, 09:08 AM

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John, is this latest version of P.Toolman bkward-compatible with PPC2002 machines, & are current users entitled to a free copy?

Yes. It supports PPC 2002. As for free copy, you mean registered owner? If you are, then you just have to download from the source you purchased.

Cheers

John

lchungwe

Aug 13 2003, 07:29 AM

new software that is can used for wm 2003 OS at www.pocketgear.com

JT2046

Sep 10 2003, 03:52 PM

How often u guys buy software for your PPC 2002/2003 ah? I only bought Monster Chinese 4.0 for my h2210 since late July. Software I want to add are Singapore Street Directory and Bus/MRT Guide. Else are freeware on the Net.

ralliart12

Sep 10 2003, 04:06 PM

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How often u guys buy software for your PPC 2002/2003 ah?...

For my 1st(& currentli, onli) PPC, I browse thru e forums, see which 1s I tink I'll nid, then if there's ain't no freeware-alternative, then I coagulate those & 1 shot buy. 8)

damienloh

Sep 10 2003, 10:00 PM

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Software I want to add are Singapore Street Directory and Bus/MRT Guide.

Is there any link for the software (i.e. Singapore Street Directory)?

JT2046

Sep 21 2003, 11:47 AM

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Software I want to add are Singapore Street Directory and Bus/MRT Guide.

Is there any link for the software (i.e. Singapore Street Directory)?

If there is one I oso want leh. The company Maction Techonologies which develop Monster Chinese got both HK, Taiwan and China map guide. Envy mode is on.

virginieg

Oct 15 2003, 06:39 AM

what about ProximityMail? :-(

(www.proximitymail.com)

it's free and for PocketPC devices using Bluetooth

Has any one tried it yet?

ahgo

Oct 28 2003, 10:28 PM

Try this.. its easier then pressing the power button.

http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=6666

the program is used to shutdown the ppc or soft reset.

romeosg

Oct 28 2003, 11:12 PM

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Try this.. its easier then pressing the power button.

http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=6666

the program is used to shutdown the ppc or soft reset. :D

It works on PPC 2003 ah?

ahgo

Oct 30 2003, 03:06 PM

yups.. works on ppc 2003

follows xp and does the background fade function too.

:wink:

note : however there was a slight prob of having extra icon during installation. just delete the icon from the explorer

Hong Jia

Nov 2 2003, 02:28 PM

Try out morphgear if u wana get back the past gaming experience.... it have free SNES emulator support... and it works like real time with WM 2003 without the sound....

http://www.morphgear.com/

rufus

Nov 4 2003, 01:48 PM

Does a street directory for Singapore exist ?

crash632

Nov 6 2003, 11:57 PM

http://www.handmap.net/WinCE/index.htm

handmap for Pocket PC ($30) plus an additional Singapore Map for S$33.90. not sure how detailed it is though...

BIG_tomasulu

Nov 22 2003, 04:16 PM

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yups.. works on ppc 2003

follows xp and does the background fade function too.

:wink:

note : however there was a slight prob of having extra icon during installation. just delete the icon from the explorer

sorry, how do you remove the dang icon?

Mankul

Nov 23 2003, 04:31 PM

what utility software is good for your wifi devices? i.e. CF wifi for ppc... what software is good?

ahgo

Nov 27 2003, 09:41 AM

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sorry, how do you remove the dang icon?

use the explorer and search for the icon in the startup menu.

pocketpc

Dec 10 2003, 10:41 AM

I installed SHUTDOWN and it worked in shutting down the ppc. But I did not see any XP buttons like STANDBY, TURNOFF, RESTART. Any advice on on what has gone wrong?

wmc

Dec 17 2003, 12:15 PM

I need a english<-> simplified chinese dictionary, not a full chinese os, which one is better, free? thanks

enduro

Jan 8 2004, 08:30 AM

Does anyone know of a software where i can buy/dl to use to take attendance everyday? eg. class attendance.

i was thinking of Excel..but that's a rather poor database software to use...

any comments / suggestions?

acchhhoooo

Jan 29 2004, 03:38 PM

the link for the Bus Guide is not working.

vicott

Jan 29 2004, 03:42 PM

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the link for the Bus Guide is not working. :(

because they have a new website & the company is called AdvantLogic

btw, the Transport Guide has just been released recently & it includes MRT info as well

damienloh

Jan 29 2004, 08:36 PM

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the link for the Bus Guide is not working. :(

Thank you for pointing out. Links refreshed. 8)

acchhhoooo

Jan 30 2004, 05:45 PM

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the link for the Bus Guide is not working. :(

because they have a new website & the company is called AdvantLogic

btw, the Transport Guide has just been released recently & it includes MRT info as well

hmm.. i notice that many of the software links here costs money... and quite expensive...

any list of good and recommended freeware???

damienloh

Jan 30 2004, 07:44 PM

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hmm.. i notice that many of the software links here costs money... and quite expensive...

any list of good and recommended freeware???

If the software is good and free I am sure everyone will want it.

But this list is good software that may meet your needs. People will pay if they really want that features.

You can try http://www.freewareppc.com

vicott

Mar 2 2004, 09:01 PM

i recommend an alternative file explorer. AdvancedExplorer is overlooked and underexplored by many ppl, yet it is quite value-for-money with quite a number of impt features included at a price of USD12.00. Pocketgear Link here.

damienloh

Mar 2 2004, 09:44 PM

Thanks vicott. Noticed this software today & indeed look very good. Already included in the list pending upload.

Current sticky (version 2) is getting bulky & running out of space.

Thinking of version 3 just for software that is 'essential & good' as well & 'unique'.

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