This section begins with a discussion on features and procedures common among Microsoft’s programs and then introduces you to all of PAC Mate’s programs discussing the key features in each.
When you start using PAC Mate regularly, you will notice that one of the items common among all Microsoft programs is the list view. The list view lists the files you have created in a particular program and is seen whenever you open a program or close a file. In the list view, you always have the Context Menu (F2 CHORD) available. This Context Menu offers a quick way of performing actions such as cut, copy, delete, rename, move, select all etc. To perform an action on an item(s), use the DOWN ARROW to select an item or if you want to select multiple items press DOWN ARROW CHORD. Then, press F2 CHORD on the selected item(s). From the Context Menu select an action and press ENTER.
Of course, you can always use the equivalent PAC Mate commands as well.
A feature common to Pocket Word, File Explorer, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Notes is the Infrared Beaming feature.
To use the beaming feature align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within close range. On the PAC Mate, the IR port window is to the left of the battery pack. To help orient the PAC Mate IR port, there is a ridge on the top surface of the PAC Mate, near the F1 key.
Go into the program’s list view, use the DOWN ARROW to select an item or if you want to select multiple items, press DOWN ARROW CHORD and then press F2 CHORD. On the Context menu, select Beam… and press ENTER.
Tip: You can beam an FSEdit file to another PAC Mate using the Beam Feature in File Explorer.
Another common feature among Microsoft programs is synchronization; however this feature does works differently in some programs. For information on synchronization with those programs, please refer to their sections in this chapter.
For Contacts, Calendar and Tasks synchronization works the same way and is automatic. If you do not want automatic synchronization of these programs, then open ActiveSync on your PC, go to the Tools Menu (ALT+T) and select Options. In the list view remove the check in the box next to these programs.
In addition, any related contacts, tasks, and appointments can be grouped into categories to quickly display only the information you want. You can also create your own categories, such as "Vacation Planning" to group your trip planning tasks, and "Family" to group your relatives' contact information.
To find a contact or task not assigned to a category, in the list view, press F2 and select Show By. On the Show By menu, choose No Categories.
To find an appointment assigned to a category, in the list view press F2, T to open the Tools Menu. Move to Categories and press ENTER. Then select the type of appointment you want displayed.