Mail:	618 North Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone:	719-592-0347
Fax:	719-592-0348
Web site:	www.ablelinktech.com
Information email:	info@ablelinktech.com
Tech Support email:	support@ablelinktech.com

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You may email or fax AbleLink at anytime. If you would like to call, our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm Mountain Standard Time. You can also leave a voice mail at any time by selecting the “support” option.

Phone:	719-592-0347
Fax:	719-592-0348
email:	support@ablelinktech.com

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Desktop demo CD's are available for the following programs at no charge:

• Discovery Desktop
• Visual Impact
• CompSkills Mouse Trainer
• Web Trek
• Web Trek Connect

AbleLink does not have a demo program for handheld hardware/software.
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The PDA that you purchased should have come with a carrying case. You may contact the manufacturer of your PDA to get their list of available accessories.
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AbleLink does not provide a warranty on hardware. You will need to contact the manufacturer of your PDA to get warranty information and to order replacement parts.
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Type "exit" or "quit" into the text box in the bottom left corner.
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The standard, or multi-user, edition entitles the user to a single desktop computer license. The software itself allows for multiple users to each login to their own customized environment on a single computer. The number of users on the single computer is unlimited. However, if your need is for the program to exist on multiple computers then you will need to purchase a separate license for each computer on which it is to be installed.
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• Pentium II
• Windows 98 2nd Edition or higher
• 128MB RAM
• 20MB Hard Disk Space
• Sound Card
• Speakers
• Microphone
• CDROM Drive
• Touchscreen (Optional)

AbleLink's online Learning Library is available at http://trainer.aimsxml.com/. The Learning Library features step-by-step task instruction on a variety of the desktop and handheld programs.
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AbleLink Technologies offers a 60-day return policy.
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Pharos

You can use any image as long as it is in the JPEG or BMP format. The recommended size is 200x200 pixels. The software will automatically downsize most larger images, but extremely large images may cause the program to stop working (see “How can I get pictures onto my PDA to use for event reminders?” for more information on this subject).
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To get to Schedule Assistant from the Today Screen, just tap once on the Schedule Assistant icon. If Schedule Assistant is already running, it will immediately link you to the home screen. If Schedule Assistant is not running, a single tap on the icon will launch the program.

To get back to the Today Screen without shutting down Schedule Assistant, tap once on the single dash button on the upper right of the screen. The button will flatten out on the screen. Then tap the button once more while it is flattened (the program will give you a few seconds to do this before resetting). This process is covered in the Schedule Assistant User Manual on pp. 50-51.
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AIMS Task Builder can be installed and operated on Windows XP and Windows Vista.
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The AbleLink handheld programs are designed to run exclusively on the PDA. They will not install on a desktop computer or sync program content between a desktop and the PDA.

AIMS Task Builder is a desktop program only – tasks are designed on AIMS and then exported to the PDA.

Library Builder is used to export audible.com audio books to the PDA for use in Rocket Reader.
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Make sure your PDA is connected to the desktop computer and then open the task in AIMS. Click on the PDA icon in the upper right-hand corner to export the task to the PDA. This process and some troubleshooting assistance is covered in the AIMS Task Builder User Manual on pp. 56-57.
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AIMS Task Builder is the program used to design tasks for Visual Assistant. The settings and items for Pocket Endeavor Dashboard, Pocket Discovery Desktop, Pocket Coach, and Schedule Assistant can be set up entirely on the PDA, without the use of AIMS.
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There are two backup features available. If the storage card has not been erased, you may be able to reinstall the programs from the card. You can also reinstall the programs to the PDA from the CD you received with your unit.
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Within Pocket Discovery Desktop, you can set up program buttons that will launch to any program on the PDA. The hardware buttons are preset to return you to Pocket Discovery Desktop from any of those programs. The same feature is available on the Pocket Endeavor Dashboard, either through the favorites bar (non-phone units) or the button view, which functions similarly to Pocket Discovery Desktop.
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There is a bank of general pictures and icons available within Schedule Assistant. You can access these in the setup mode. If you would like to add personal pictures to your PDA, you can move them from the desktop computer while it is synced to your PDA. Just copy the pictures and place them in the desired folder (the folders are on the memory card inVoyager/Library/Images, as well as on your PDA in Voyager/Library/Images).

NOTE: Some images may be too large for your PDA programs. Please check the size of the image and, if possible, make sure it is no larger than 200 x 200 pixels.

For phone PDA's equipped with Pocket ACE, you can use the search and crop tool within Pocket ACE to find pictures taken with the PDA's built-in camera.
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Although the AbleLink software is preset to display in English, you can use the audio features to record task and schedule prompts any any spoken language.
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Pocket PC Phones are the only PDA's sold by AbleLink that have vibrate capability. On those particular units, Schedule Assistant can be set to vibrate. If you do not have a phone unit and are in a setting where the audio message would be distracting, you can set the unit to flash the message without audio and keep it within your field of vision.
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Please contact the manufacturer directly to order additional accessories or replacement parts for your PDA. There are also several web sites that sell accessories to fit various types of PDA's.
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Quick GPS is a program that updates satellite information every few days to make sure that your GPS data is as accurate as possible. If you are connected to the internet, it will automatically download the new information. If you get a notification message, make sure you are connected to the internet, then open Quick GPS from the program menu and select download.

Quick GPS will update automatically through your laptop or desktop computer's internet connection when you are connected via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center. If you do not have GPS software on your unit or do not wish to use GPS, you can deactivate Quick GPS.
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There is a PDF copy of each user manual on the CD that came with your AbleLink program(s). If you do not have the CD, contact AbleLink at info@ablelinktech.com and request another PDF via email.
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The hardware buttons on your PDA are pre-programmed to link to specific applications. Using these shortcuts, you can edit these settings by navigating to the "buttons" menu (located within "settings" - personal). You will see a listing of each button along with its current assignment. To assign a new program, select it from the drop-down menu. It will instantly update the program.

NOTE: The AbleLink software programs have an option to disable or override hardware buttons. Pocket Discovery Desktop has been preset to override these buttons, directing each one to Pocket Discovery Desktop. You will need to disable this feature within Pocket Discovery Desktop before new button settings will be operational.
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As a general rule, any program compatible with Windows Mobile 5 or 6 will run on the PDA you are using for your AbleLink programs. There may be memory limitations or conflicts with the AbleLink software in some situations, so it is recommended that you test program compatibility before purchase.
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All of the PDA's sold by AbleLink are GPS-ready. If your PDA does not have pre-installed GPS software, you can purchase it directly from the manufacturer.
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There is a sheet of paper in the Pharos packaging that includes the GPS registration code. It is titled “Ostia Navigation Software Installation.”

NOTE: This software and packaging is included only with the Pharos Traveler GPS 535.
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You can link any scheduled event within Schedule Assistant to launch another program on the PDA. This process is described on pp. 38-39 of the Schedule Assistant User Manual.
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All PDA's sold by AbleLink use the Windows Mobile operating system. This system includes the Windows Mobile versions of Excel, Media Player, Powerpoint, and Word, along with several other accessories and games.
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Your PDA has wireless internet capability, so you can access any open internet connections simply by turning on your unit and enabling wireless communication. If you want to use a secured connection, you will need to get the access code from the provider. In your home, you can enable your PDA to connect to your wireless router. Contact your personal internet provider for assistance if you have problems with the connection. When your PDA is connected to your desktop or laptop computer (via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center, your PDA will access the internet through the desktop or laptop connection.
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Schedule Assistant is not designed to sync with other schedule programs on the PDA or on a desktop computer.
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If your PDA came with pre-installed GPS software, the original GPS software storage card should be in your box. You can copy the contents to your desktop or laptop computer and then move them over to the card that came installed in your PDA.

If you have lost the original GPS software storage card, you will need to purchase new GPS software.

If you have the original GPS software storage card, but lost the AbleLink storage card that was in your PDA, you will need to purchase as least a 4GB card to hold both the GPS content and the AbleLink programs.
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Many homeowner's or renter's insurance policies will cover the PDA and installed software. The value of this is, of course, relative to the individual deductible.
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