Are you getting the most from your SoMo® 650 handheld computer? Here’s some helpful hints to get you on the fast track to optimizing your SoMo 650 user experience, including information on the recently announced Power Plus Battery Friendly® Utility, the Skyfire browser for Windows Mobile, Sprite Backup software tools and much more!

Make VoIP Calls with the SoMo and Skype
Have you been looking for a way to turn your SoMo into a Voice over IP communications tool? Some of our customers are using the SoMo headset / microphone jack splitter to do just that.

By attaching the jack splitter to the SoMo 650 you're able to convert the single SoMo 2.5mm stereo jack into a dual 3.5mm headset / microphone connector. Download Skype onto the SoMo and you're on your way to making free Skype-to-Skype VoIP calls!

For more information on the splitter, click here.

Skyfire Mobile Browser 1.5 for Windows Mobile
Using the SoMo 650 to browse the Web? Enhance your experience with Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile and browse your favorite web sites just like you do on you PC! Skyfire is the only mobile browser to support all major Web 2.0 standards in addition to full Flash and Windows Media videos, including Flash 10 and Silverlight 3.0.

To download the Skyfire 1.5 browser for the SoMo 650, click here.

Speedy File Transfer with USB Master Jack
If you're using a memory stick to store and transport important files, then the USB Master Jack is what you need to facilitate quick file transfer to and from your SoMo 650 handheld computer.

This serial-to-USB host cable makes it easy to connect USB devices such as portable keyboards, hard drives and memory sticks to the SoMo and access the data you need when and where you need it.

For more information, click here.

SoMo 650 Power Plus Battery Friendly Utility
The Socket SoMo® 650 Power Plus Battery Friendly® utility is an advanced power management and monitoring application available to all Windows Mobile 6 (WM6) customers with Service Pack 6 (SP6) or above installed. This easy-to-use utility provides detailed information on the performance of the SoMo 650 handheld computer and gives users the ability to analyze and optimize a variety of device specifications in addition to being able to troubleshoot at-a-glance through an exportable power log.

Some key features of this utility include:

• Battery ID
• Battery size
• Real-time power remaining indicator and charging status
• Real-time charging/discharging battery current usage indicator
• Configurable power settings for battery and AC power operation
• Indicator for Date, Time and % charged of last battery charging
• Battery specification charging cycles remaining
• Exportable Power Log providing detailed information

To learn SoMo best practices for preventing the battery from discharging quickly when not in use, please read this Customer Support Notice.

Dual-Function On/Off Button
Did you know that the On/Off button of the SoMo does more than just power on and off the device?

When the SoMo is on, if you press the on/off button for less than 2 seconds, then SoMo will power off. However, when the SoMo is on and you press the on/off button for more than 2 seconds, it will turn off the backlight (not the display), but any active applications will stay running, and any active wireless connections will stay connected.

Why is this a useful feature? The display is one of the most power-consuming components of the SoMo. With a simple key depression, you can extend the life of the battery by turning off the backlight. This can also be done with the Hold Switch utility.

Sprite Backup Software
Sprite Backup software from Sprite Mobile is the number one Windows Mobile backup solution with more than 18 million users worldwide and provides the ability to recover all critical data, settings and applications within minutes should a device fail, become lost or get stolen.

From a device management perspective, Sprite Backup makes the SoMo 650 even more enterprise-ready by assisting support teams and companies deploying a number of handheld devices in the field and making it easy for them to restore data should they encounter any issues.

In addition, there are various levels of restore capabilities, so you don't always have to perform a complete restore of your device--you can bring back selective parts if necessary.

A 30-day trial version of Sprite Backup comes installed on new SoMo 650 handheld computers running Service Pack 5 and up. For more information, please visit our STAR Program website.

STAR Program
Are you having a hard time deciding which smart card reader is the best choice for use with your SoMo 650 handheld computer? Well, we have what you've been looking for!

The Socket Third-party Accessories Recommendation (STAR) Program is designed to make it easy for our customers to find proven solutions that enhance the capabilities of the SoMo 650 to meet their specific business mobility needs.

Every product in the STAR Program has undergone rigorous testing and verification by both Socket Mobile and the third-party vendor to assure compatibility with the Socket product line.

From keyboards, printers and software to smart card readers, wireless express cards, serial adapters and protective gear, the STAR Program is your source for third-party accessories guaranteed to maximize the performance of your SoMo 650.

For more information, click here.

How to Find Out the Windows Mobile Version of Your SoMo
If you ever need to find out which version of Windows Mobile is running on your SoMo, here's how to do it:

In the Today screen, tap Start | Settings | System tab | About. Here you will find basic information about the Windows version, processor, memory, and expansion slot.

Alternatively, for more detailed information, in the System tab, tap System Info. A lot of technical information about your device is available here, including your hardware serial number, ROM version, available Flash storage, Bluetooth Device Address, Wi-Fi MAC address, and much more.