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The Guide spells out the new features of Windows Mobile 6 and discusses their benefits to various target audiences, including developers, IT professionals, business users, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), and mobile operators.

Key new features and capabilities implemented by Windows Mobile 6, according to the Guide, include:

• A new level of communications efficiency and "fidelity" to Office Outlook Mobile
  
• Improved user productivity by increasing the amount of information available to the mobile user and "helping users reach deeper in to available information"
  
• improved operation and security with Exchange Server for managing a mobile workforce
  

Additionally, a new nomenclature comes into play with the advent of Windows Mobile 6. The "Classic" version, for example, replaces the Pocket PC and Pocket PC Premium editions of Windows Mobile 5 for non-connected devices, while the "Standard" version replaces the Smartphone edition of Windows Mobile 5 for connected devices, and the "Professional" version replaces the Pocket PC Phone edition of Windows Mobile 5, for connected devices with touchscreens.

The Guide is divided into five sections plus several appendices:

Section 1: Overview
Introduction to Windows Mobile 6
Top Features by Audience
Windows Mobile 6 SKUs

Section 2: Advanced Mobile Communications
Faster Access to Contacts and Community of People
More Efficient Management of E-mail
Higher Fidelity Messages for Increased Readability
Designed for Increased Protection of Confidential Messages and Documents
Rich Windows Live Experience
Easier E-Mail Setup
Personal Computer Connectivity Technologies

Section 3: Increased Mobile Productivity
Greater Collaboration and Operability with Exchange, SharePoint, and File Shares
Greater Control of and Visibility to Outlook Calendar Information
Office Mobile Application Suite
Improved Online Experience

Section 4: Integrated Mobile Business Performance
Simplified Administration, Increased Monitoring, and Flexible Policy Management with Exchange Server 2007
Increased Device Control and Security Features
High Standard for LOB Development and Deployment
Developer Experience
New Mobile Operator Business Solution Improvements

Section 5: Platform
Auxiliary Display Support
Language Provisioning

Appendices:
Microsoft Exchange Server Feature Compatibility
Supported International SKUs
A Brief Introduction to Certificates
SKU Comparison: Standard and Professional
Supported Screen Resolutions
Windows Mobile 6 Brand Guidelines
Bluetooth Enhancements

Download a copy of the 61-page Windows Mobile 6 Product Reference Guide from Microsoft's website, here (direct link to PDF file).

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