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`The AT&T E0
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`Travel Guide
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`Dedication
`To my parents, with love and thanks.
`Father—for the example of self~discipline you provided.
`Mother——for the independence you fostered.
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`The AT&T EO travel guide / by Ken Maki.
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`Includes index.
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`ISBN 0—47l ~00783~8 (paper)
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`Foreword
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`EO’s founders built the E0 Personal Communicator to be highly
`useful. But, as with any new product, we knew that some time
`would pass before the market recognized and took advantage of
`that usefulness. In writing this book, Ken Maki does a great ser—
`vice to the market (and E0) by describing some of EO’s tremen—
`dous capabilities as a communications device.
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`M1: Maki details the integration of the new technologies (such as
`the pen interface, the Hobbit RlSC microprocessor, and advances
`in miniaturization and communications) that make the EC) smaller,
`lighter, and faster—a device that lets people who are out of the
`office stay in touch and informed.
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`The E0 Personal Communicator is the route to easier and better
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`mobile communications, and i am most appreciative to Mr. Maki
`for helping illuminate the way.
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`Alain Rossmann,
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`CEO <8: President of E0, lnc.
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`Acknowledgments
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`No book can be brought from idea to finished product without the
`help of a lot of people. And this one is no different from any other. I
`have to thank Pam Miller at E0 for listening to my ideas and provid—
`ing the opportunity to write The ATEB’T EO Travel Guide. Ted Barnett,
`1305 Hardware Product Manager, proved to be a font of knowledge
`and information. Without his help as a resource and technical editor,
`this book would have been impossible to write. Other people at E0
`whose help was greatly appreciated are Johnny Hopper, Chuck
`Berman, Dick Roistacher, Kristina Douglass, Dawn Bunting, Rose—
`mary Harbeson, Kathy Cox, and Thea Haacke. And many thanks to
`Alain Rossmann for taking the time to write the foreword.
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`To my editor Tim Ryan at John Wiley and Sons who had to put up
`with me while the book was being negotiated and writtenw-many
`thanks. Also, Karl Barndt and his editing staff at Electric Ink, Ltd,
`did a great job of turning a pig’s ear into a silk purse.
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`In addition to everyone else I want to thank John LaRoche for ask-
`ing me to meet him at the Pen Expo where I saw the E0 Personal.
`Communicator for the first time. And R.C. Hughley, Ph.D., for his
`assistance with the editing of the manuscript.
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`And last but not least, my wife Chris deserves more than my
`thanks. Thanks does not even begin to repay her for putting up
`with my 20-hour days, neglect, and being a grouch. Nor do thanks
`express my gratitude for all of her work editing the manuscript.
`She looked at every page and corrected many of my bonehead
`errors. Thank you, Chris; I love you.
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`Contents
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`Introduction
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`CHAPTER I
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`An Overview of the EC)
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`Introduction
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`The EO’s Hardware
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`The EO’s Software
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`New Technology
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`The EO’s Technical Specifications
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`EO Peripherals and Accessories
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`Maintenance, Upgrades, and Caveats
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`Conclusion
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`CHAPTER 2
`GettingReady to TraVeT
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`Introduction
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`The Initial Setup
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`Up and Running
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`Learning to Tap, Draw, and Write
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`Conclusion
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`CONTENTS
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`CHAPTER 3
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`The PenPoint Operating System
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`Introduction
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`Gestures
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`PenPoint’s Functions and Objects
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`Using Notebooks
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`Auxiliary Notebooks
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`Technical Overview
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`Conclusion
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`CHAPTER 4
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`Customizing Your EC)
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`The Preferences Section
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`Conclusion
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`SHAPTER 5
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`Using Personal Perspective
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`Introduction
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`.An Overview of Personal Perspective
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`Conclusion
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`CHAPTER 6
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`Using the 130’s Built-in Applications
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`Introduction
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`Application Basics
`MiniText
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`Editing a Document (Setting the Scene)
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`Find and Find—and~Replace
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`The Missing MiniText Features
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`MiniNote
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`It’s a MiniNote Day
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`E0 Calc
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`EO Sound
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`Embedding Documents within Documents
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`Conclusion
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`QHAPTER 7
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`EO Connections
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`Introduction
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`E0 Connections Overview
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`Connecting Printers to an E0
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`Using the EO’s Connections Accessory
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`Advanced Software Installation Techniques
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`Using PenTOPS Modem
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`Serial and Modem Connections to Other Machines
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`Sharing Documents with a Macintosh
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`PenCentraI—Everything You Need to Know
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`Using PenCentral
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`Conclusion
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`CHAP'EER 8
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`Your Personal Mail Box
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`Introduction
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`AT&T Easy Link
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`The Prerequisites
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`Sending E~Mail Messages and Files
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`Sending Documents
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`Using AT&T Mail as a Fax Service
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`Getting Help
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`Sending Mail to Other E—Mail Systems
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`Conclusion
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`Using the E0 as a Fax and E0 Phone
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`Using GO Fax on Your E0
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`Using BC Phone
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`Conclusion
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`CHAPTER 10
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`Troubleshooting
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`Introduction
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`Why Things Go Wrong
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`When Things Go Wrong
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`Fixing the Problem
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`Reconfiguring GO Fax or Mail
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`Fixing Pen Problems
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`Fixing Software Problems
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`Network Problems
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`Printing Problems
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`Cellular Problems
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`General Tips
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`Conclusion
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`Document Processing and Organizers
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`Introduction
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`In Order, by Sharpened Software
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`InkWare NoteTaker, by Ink Development
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`InkWriter, by aha! software corporation
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`Letter Express, by PenMagic!
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`Numero, by PenMagic!
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`Perspective, by Pensoft
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`Conclusion
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`CHAPTER 12
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`Programming, Utilities, and Games
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`Introduction
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`PenApps Application Builder, by Slate
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`Terminal Emulators
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`PenHost and PenASClI
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`Miscellaneous Thoughts about the E0
`and Terminal Emulators
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`Sharpened Tools, by Sharpened
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`Numero SDK, by PenMagic!
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`PenPoint Hobbit SDK, by GO, Inc.
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`Conclusion
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`APPENDIX A
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`Gestures Summary
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`APPENDIX 8
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`Resource Guide
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`Software
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`Hardware
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`APPENDIX C
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`Technical Specifications
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`The EO’S Port Configurations
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`E0 Calc Functions
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`INDEX
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`Introduction
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`Earlier this year, a friend persuaded me to go to the Pen Expo, a
`conference about pen—based computing technology in San Fran-
`cisco. That’s when I first saw the E0 Personal Communicator, I
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`was blown away. Before I knew it, I had spent half an hour looking
`at the E0 and another half hour looking at Perspective (the per—
`sonal information manager that’s bundled with the E0).
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`My first reaction was that the E0 was a small computer on
`steroids. Small, powerful, and more useful than any of the
`portable computers I’d ever used, but I still had my doubts. What
`did they mean by Personal Communicator? Was it just a market—
`ing tool to differentiate the E0 from portable computers and other
`pen—based systems? Or was there really substance to their claim
`that this was something new?
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`After all, I could use my Macintosh PowerBook to send and
`receive faxes. I could log into my E~mail accounts and send mes—
`sages and transfer files. It would go with me anywhere I went and
`was a great tool.
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`Then I brought the E0 home and got to know it better.
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`I’m afraid my PowerBook has been retired—not six months old
`and I hardly take it anywhere. The E0 Personal Communicator is
`everything EO Inc., claims. But, to see the E0 as something more
`than a pen-based computer that has a modem, you need to see it
`in action.
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`This book is one way to see the E0 in action.
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`In the book, you’ll find descriptions of every aspect of the E0. But
`beyond the descriptions are instructions and ideas about how to use
`it. You’ll see that the E0 is not just an address book, a telephone, a
`fax machine, a computing device, or an entry point into the world of
`digital communications. It is all of these things and more.
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`It comes with enough software to make it complete without havv
`ing to spend any more money. But if you want to expand on its
`native capabilities, you can add software packages that are already
`available. And, if you take some time to learn how to maximize
`the E0, you’ll find that a desktop computer really becomes an
`accessory to the E0.
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`The vision of EO’s formders is that the E0 will become as indis-
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`pensable as the telephone. Not quite a toaster, but then again who
`talks to their toaster? This is the first machine of a new family of
`machines that will change how business is done in the office or on
`the road. I hope that my book does justice to the vision.
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`What You'l Fund In this Book
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`The E0 Travel Guide is your road map to an amazing new tech»
`nology.
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`Each chapter is designed to explain what the E0 can do, then
`show you how to do it. This book exceeds the scope of the user’s
`manual that comes with the E0, and gives you more information
`about how the E0 works and how to maximize its power. You’ll
`also find real—life examples of how to use the E0 in your home,
`office, and on the road.
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`Chapters 1-2 are about the EO’s hardware and getting started. It
`describes the EO’s physical attributes, technical specifications, and
`how to set it up.
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`Chapters 3—7 are about using the EO’s built~in software. You’ll
`find discussions on the EO’s operating system, its major software
`packages, and ideas on how you can use the EC).
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`Chapters 8—40 explain how the E0 connects you to the rest of the
`world using its communications capabilities. You find out how to
`fax, send Email, use the cellular phone attachment, and hook the
`E0 up to other computers. Also included in the third part will be a
`complete troubleshooting guide.
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`Chapters 11—12 discuss each of the software packages that are
`available for the E0 from third-party sources.
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`An Overview
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`of the E0
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`One of the things you’ll notice about the E0 is that it is not called a
`computer. It is a personal communicator. This does not mean that
`it does not perform computing functions, it means that it was
`designed first and foremost as a device to enhance and enable per-
`son to person communications. It is a cousin to the computer, but
`it is more than a computer.
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`Computers cannot be used as if they were a pad of paper or a Day
`Runner. Even the most portable notebook computer cannot easily
`be used to take notes at a meeting, conference, or in a class. Every
`time a notebook computer is used you have to have at least a seat
`so you can hold it in your lap or a surface of some type so you can
`open the notebook, start it, and use the keyboard.
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`The E0 is held in one arm like a pad of paper while you write
`directly on the screen. The E0 can be used in any position whether
`you are standing up, sitting down, or at a desk. Also, when you use
`the E0 you are not placing a barrier between yourself and someone
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`else, which is what happens when a notebook computer’s screen
`forces its way between the user and anyone in front of them. These
`are some of the differences between the E0 and other computers
`that make it a personal communicator.
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`Another aspect of the E0 that differentiates it from traditional
`computers is how all the 130’s communications capabilities are
`combined in a single unit. With an E0 you have built—in E-mail,
`fax, telephone, networking, and data communications capabilities
`all in a single unit.
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`Despite the differences, when talking about the EC), terms like hard-
`ware, software, RAM, ROM, and other computer terms are all going
`to be used. This is because the E0 uses existing computer technol—
`ogy as its base and the features that make the E0 a communicator
`are in addition to, not instead of, existing computer technology.
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`This chapter looks at the physical aspects of the E0. In doing so,
`the E0 will be described using the same terms used to describe
`computers. The EO’s physical components (disk drives, memory,
`etc.) make it easy to discuss it as if it were just a computer—part of
`what makes the E0 more than a computer is the fundamental inte—
`gration of all its hardware and software.
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`So as you read this chapter do not be fooled into thinking that the
`E0 is just another computer trying to distinguish itself with a new
`name. It isn’t.
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`To find out what the E0 really is we’ll start by looking at the com—
`municator’s hardware. The physical attributes of the E0 440 and
`880 will be examined. in detail. The EO’s accessories will be dis—
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`cussed as well. You will also find in this chapter sections that
`describe how the E0 works in technical terms.
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`The EG’s Hardware
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`EO Inc, makes two personal communicators, the E0 440 and the
`E0 880. Both of these communicators are similar and share the
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`same technology. The E0 440 is the less expensive of the two
`machines. It is a bit smaller and lacks some of the features found
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`in the 880. E0 wanted to provide for everyone’s communication
`needs, so a range of products is required. Some people are willing
`to make the sacrifice on size, weight, and battery life to get the E0
`880’s larger screen, backlighting, and more expansion. This is espe-
`cially true of corporate customers.
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`This section will look at both the E0 440 and 880. You will find
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`descriptions and illustrations of the communicators. A comparison
`between the E0 440 and 880 will be covered so you can see exactly
`how they differ. And, you will also find a section that briefly
`describes the software that comes with both communicators.
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`A Closer Look at the E0
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`E0 Inc, makes two personal communicators, the E0 440 and the
`E0 880. Both of the communicators are thin rectangular devices
`that have small bulges on either side called ears. Figure 1.1 shows
`the front view of both the E0 440 and the E0 880.
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`When using the communicator you write and view all of your
`information directly on the 130’s screen. Any function you want
`the E0 to perform is done by drawing ”gestures” on the EO’s
`screen. A gesture is a special mark that you draw which the E0
`interprets as a command to perform a specific task. All commands
`such as copying, moving items, opening, and closing documents
`are executed in this fashion. (Chapter 3 contains a list of all the
`gestures and their meanings.)
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`The pen is stored in a special holder built into the right~hand side
`of the E0. Figure 1.2 shows the pen being removed from the slot.
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`When you write on the screen it will feel like you’re writing on a
`piece of paper that is being held in a clipboard. After you’re through
`writing, the pen is replaced in its slot until it is needed again.
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`The EO’s ears give it a very distinctive appearance, and they are
`extremely useful. The ears make it easier to hold the E0 while
`working on it, and they also contain essential parts of the commu~
`nicator. In the right ear there is a microphone and the modem con~
`nection. The left ear contains a speaker and has ports for connecting
`the E0 to a printer, a keyboard, and to other computers. Whether
`you’re left— or right-handed, you have probably had the experience
`of holding a clipboard and having your fingers get in the way
`while writing. Well, the ears prevent this from being a problem
`when you use an E0.
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`Both of the 1308 run on batteries which are stored in a compart—
`ment at the tOp of the E0. Figure 1.3 shows the batteries and
`where they are stored.
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`he concept at using a computing device with a pen has been around
`for a while. But,
`it has only been recently that the technology has
`advanced to a point where pen-based devices are a reality. Using a pen
`instead at a keyboard and a mouse is both attractive and at the same time
`a bit daunting. We’ve become accustomed to using keyboards and mice
`to interact with our computers, and no one really likes to change.
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`Also, for some people the idea at using gestures is a bit intimidating.
`Using a computer with a keyboard and mouse can be hard enough to
`learn, but learning how to draw a bunch of gestures and having one’s
`handwriting interpreted can seem overwhelming. i know l had some reser—
`vations at first.
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`i have always wanted a device like the E0 where i could write on the
`screen and not have to worry about keyboards and mice. i wanted a com
`puter to use like l use paper. But when l used the ED for the First time,
`l
`had my doubts about remembering and executing commands with the
`pen. i do not memorize commands weli, which is why We never liked
`working in the MS-DOS environment, and l was concerned about remem~
`bering a bunch of gestures. Also, as i’ll say several times throughout this
`book, my handwriting is not neat.
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`Fortunately, i had nothing to tear. Using the E0 was a unique experi-
`encewl was able to quickly iearn the basic set at gestures, and by thinking
`about the E0 as a notebook, l was able to quickly learn to use it. Actually,
`some at my computer experience was a disadvantage because l wanted to
`make comparisons between what l do on the computer and what I was
`doing on the EC). You can only make the most out of your EO it you
`approach it as something entirely new.
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`I’ve stopped carrying around my notebook computer, and l foresee the
`day when everyone will be using devices like the E0 and we’ll use desk-
`top computers rarely and only for special tasks. The EC) tultills the promise
`of truly independent computing that was dreamed of when the tirst per—
`sonal computers were introduced over ten years ago.
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`Having the batteries at the top of the E0 rather than the bottom
`makes the E0 feel like it is resting in your arm. If the weight of the
`batteries were at the bottom you would have to brace the E0
`against your hip or chest because it would always feel like it was
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`trying to slip out of your hand. The batteries would be pulling the
`E0 down, rather than letting your arm support the communicator.
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`Across the top of the E0 just above the screen you’ll find a bar that
`contains status lights, a contrast bar for adjusting the screen, and
`the switch to turn the E0 on and off. There are no switches hidden
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`along the edges where you could accidentally bump them. The
`status bar for each communicator will be described in the section
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`on each communicator.
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`Communications Capabilities
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`The E0 comes with software for fax, electronic mail, cellular phone,
`and networking (connecting to an MS—DOS computer) which all
`integrates with the EO’s other programs, giving you a system
`where all of these components operate together seamlessly. The E0
`is a complete communications center allowing you to take your
`office with you no matter where you go.
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`One of the most important hardware components of this mobile
`office is the EO’s fax / data modem. Although it is possible to pur—
`chase an E0 without its modem, doing so seems to me like pur—
`chasing a television without an antenna or cable TV connection.
`The EO’s modem is the device that connects your E0 to a phone
`line allowing you to send and receive faxes and to access the E—
`mail (electronic mail) service that comes with the EO. With the
`EO’s modem and. a telephone line you can send and receive faxes
`or electronic mail wherever you have access to a phone line.
`
`If you purchase the cellular telephone option you will have a truly
`mobile office. The 1305 Cellular option lets you initiate or receive
`phone calls, and it integrates with the modem so you can send or
`receive from anyplace you happen to be. The Cellular option
`attaches to the bottom of the E0 and adds less than a pound in
`weight including the telephone handset. Figure 1.4 shows an E0
`440 with the Cellular option installed.
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`Only the E0 communicator provides you with the ability to add a
`cellular phone directly to a computing device as an integrated part
`of the communicator. Although it is possible to use a cellular phone
`with notebook computers, even pen-based computers, one would
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`An E0 440
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`Cellular option
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`with the
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`need a standard cellular phone with additional cables and connec-
`tors. Using a cellular phone with another computer presents so
`many problems that most people wouldn’t even think about trying
`it. It’s hard enough just carrying everything else you need.
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`Expansion Capabilities
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`In addition to the E0 being a highly mobile and complete personal
`computing solution, it is also expandable. Both the E0 440 and 880
`can use PCMCIA cards, and the EC) 880 also has a SCSI port.
`(PCMCIA stands for Personal Computer Memory Card international
`Association.) The PCMCIA originally set out to develop standards
`for using small credit card—sized memory cards, but the interface
`that was designed is now being used for modems, hard drives,
`solid—state flash disks, and networking cards. PCMCIA cards are
`classified as Type I, ll, or III (the classification pertains to the thick-
`ness of the card which often impacts the card’s function). Currently
`most cards are Type H with hard, drives being available as Type ll
`and III cards.
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`Right now there are two types of PCMCIA cards that can be used
`with an BC). One type is a SRAM card which is a memory card that
`can be used as a disk drive. SRAM cards usually have a low capac-
`ity and are expensive. The other type of card is a silicon disk card
`that can also be used as an additional disk drive. The advantage of
`the silicon disk card is its data capacity. One company, SunDisk,
`makes cards that work with the EC) in capacities of 2.5, 5, 10, and
`20 megabytes.
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`The reason that more cards are not available is because software
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`needs to be written that will let the E0 recognize the cards and
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`utilize their functions. The software that lets the cards be accessed
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`is usually called a driver. Many vendors are writing drivers right
`now so that their cards and other computing devices will work
`on the E0.
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`Other cards that are under development for the PCMCIA slot include
`a display pager and network cards. Hopefully, both of these will be
`available around the end of the year (1993). With the pager card
`you’ll be able to carry it in your pocket like a regular pager, but
`when it goes off you’ll insert it into the PCMCIA slot and the E0
`will access the pager and display any messages you have received.
`The network cards, when they are available, will let you connect an
`E0 to an existing Ethernet or Token Ring network so you can share
`documents with other users and. maybe even use the network’s
`electronic mail system.
`
`The E0 440 has one Type II PCMCIA slot, and the 880 has two.
`The E0 880’s two PCMCIA slots will also function as a single
`Type III PCMCIA slot. The EC) 880 also has a SCSI port. (SCSI
`stands for Small Computer System Interface.) SCSI (pronounced
`”scuzzy”) is another industry standard for connecting peripheral
`devices to computers. Using the SCSI port, it will be possible to
`connect hard drives, scanners, printers, and maybe even other
`computers to the E0.
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`Right now, all that can be attached to the E0 880’s SCSI port are
`additional hard drives. Once again, it is not a lack of available
`devices that limits what can be connected to the E0 880, but the
`availability of drivers. Once companies start writing drivers for
`the PenPoint operating system the E0 880 will be able to use these
`other devices
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`The “s Softwa re
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`All of the EO’s hardware is packed into a device that can weigh
`from 2.2 pounds (a standard E0 440) to 5.1 pounds (an E0 880
`with the Cellular option) all as a single unit. This is amazing by
`itself. But when you consider the software that comes with the E0
`and how it all integrates, the E0 Personal Communicator is even
`more impressive.
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`The E0 has eight megabytes of ROM (Read Only Memory) contain—
`ing the operating system and all of the applications that come on the
`HO. Eight megabytes is equivalent to five and a half 3.5—inch floppy
`disks. The top of the line Macintosh only has two megabytes of
`ROM, while most MS-DOS machines only have enough ROM to
`make the machine turn itself on—usually about a quarter of a
`megabyte. The advantage is speed—computers access data in ROM
`much faster than data on a disk. The E0 has enough ROM to hold
`everything it needs to run, plus many of the programs you’ll use.
`
`The following is a list of what’s installed in an EO's ROMs:
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`Clock:+ An accessory so you can quickly get the date and time.
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`EO Calc A program that lets you work with numbers using a
`”columnar pad."
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`EO Lock A utility that protects an E0 from unauthorized access.
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`E0 Phone A program that controls the Cellular Option which
`can also be used with a standard telephone.
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`E0 Sound A program that you can use to record and playback
`voice notes.
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`GO Fax The program that sends and receives faxes.
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`GO Mail The program used to send and, receive Electronic mail
`using AT&T EasyLink services.
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`MiniNotei“ A basic program used to draw simple graphics and
`for taking notes that are stored in electronic ink.
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`MiniTexf" A basic word processing program that has been opti—
`mized for pen input.
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`PenPoint The 130’s operating system. The operating system is all
`of the software that makes the E0 function as a computing device.
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`PenTOPS Networking software that lets you connect to an MS-
`DOS machine running PenCentral (also included with the HO).
`
`Personal Perspective A very powerful and complete personal
`information manager. It includes a day planner with a calendar
`and appointment scheduler, an address book, and a notes register.
`Personal Perspective is used to keep track of all your contacts,
`manage your time, and keep track of your projects.
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`* included. with the PenPoint Operating System.
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`In addition to the built-in software, you also receive a free AT&T
`EasyLink account and the PenCentral networking software when
`you purchase an E0. All in all, the E0 is a complete system that
`doesn’t require any additional software to be useful as soon as you
`plug it in and turn it on. There are only a few computers you can
`buy that offer this type of immediate functionality and none that
`integrate everything as neatly as the E0.
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`New Technology
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`Part of what makes the E0 unique is the new technology that it
`uses. Advances in miniaturization, processing chips, and operat-
`ing systems are all combined in the BC. This is another reason the
`E0 is not just another computer but a Personal Communicator.
`Two of the new technologies used in the E0 are AT&T’s Hobbit
`RISC processor and (30’s PenPoint operating system.
`
`Both the EC) 440 and the E0 880 use the AT&T Hobbit central pro—
`cessing unit or CPU. The CPU is a chip that controls the E0 or any
`computing device. The Hobbit is a RISC or Reduced Instruction
`Set Computer CPU. The RISC CPU is a new technology that runs
`faster than the CPU in other computers. As a matter of fact, the E0
`is probably the first computing device to use a RISC CPU. Other
`companies are now making RISC CPUs, and they will be used in
`other computers and computing devices. But the E0 is one of the
`first to utilize this new technology and make it available on the
`general market.
`
`AT&T developed the Hobbit chip specifically for use in communi»
`cations devices. And the E0 is one of the first devices to use it.
`
`This is the primary reason that all of the EO’s communications
`capabilities fit together so nicely. Another reason the E0 works so
`well is due to its operating system, PenPoint. An operating system
`.is the software that makes a computing device work. Another
`example of an operating system is MS—DOS which stands for
`Microsoft Disk Operating System.
`
`PenPoint was written by GO, Inc. as an operating system specifi-
`cally for pen-based computing systems. There is advantage to hav-
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`ing an operating system written specifically for pen—based sys-
`tems. PenPoint was designed completely with the idea of pen
`input. As such, there is much more thought put into how the users
`of the system will interact with the device and how the device will
`respond to the user. Every aspect of the operating system is
`designed with the user (you) in mind and the fact that the primary
`form of interaction with the device will be a pen. GO went to great
`lengths to make sure that a device running PenPoint would feel as
`if you were working on a real piece of paper.
`
`The PenPoint operating system is discussed in Chapter 3. Discussion
`and instruction on using the EO’s built in software, including
`MiniNote and MiniText, will be found in Chapters 4 and 5. In
`Chapter 2 you will find everything you need to start using an E0
`Personal Communicator. The rest of this chapter will look at the
`E0 440, 880, and the E0 accessories.
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`The
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`Technical Spec'fcat‘bns
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`The E0 440 is the smaller of the two machines. It is a very power—
`ful and efficient communications device. If you want a small, easy
`to carry, and easy to use communicator with a long battery life,
`you couldn’t do better. It is precisely what it claims to be: a per—
`sonal communicator.
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`The E0 880 is larger and heavier than the 440, but it is also faster
`and has a larger, backlit screen. If you need an E0 with more
`power, an external hard drive option, or to use your E0 with an
`external monitor you will be interested in the 880. Besides being a
`good personal communicator you can also use it for business pre—
`sentations by connect