MyPal A636/632 Handbook
E1810 First edition V1 July 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents at a glance This handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS® MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Get started! .............................................1-1 This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize you with its many features. • Chapter 2 - Learn the basics .....................................2-1 This chapter will teach you the basic functions in MyPal A636/ 632.
• Chapter 8 - Get connected ........................................8-1 This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet, and for transferring data using infrared (IR). • Chapter 9 - Bluetooth® ........................................................................ 9-1 This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth feature built-in the device. • Chapter 10 - Using Wi-Fi® .............................................................
MyPal A636/632 specifications Processor Intel® XScale™ PXA272 416MHz Operating system Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 Memory 128MB Flash ROM 64MB SDRAM (107MB user accessible) Display 3.
Package contents Your package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Standard items • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS MyPal A636/632 Cradle USB sync cable AC adapter/power cable Input : 100V ~ 240V Output : 5V 2.
Chapter 1 Get started! ♦ Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2 Front features ........................................................................... 1-2 Back features ........................................................................... 1-3 Side features ............................................................................ 1-4 Top features ............................................................................. 1-5 Bottom features ...................
Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A636/A632 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 416MHz Intel® XScale PXA272 processor, equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 128MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! MyPal A636 comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allows you to connect to wireless LAN and Internet.
• • • • • • • Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the device. 4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. This button allows you to move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up or down, left or right. Launch button - functions like the enter/return key on a keyboard. Press once to launch a selected program, list folders contents, or open a file. Contacts button - opens your contacts list at any tiime.
• Hold - provides a safety measure to avoid users from accidentally tapping the screen or turning on the device. Move the switch towards the word Hold to turn off the screen and prevent it from turning back on even when you tap the screen or press a button. Move the switch towards the opposite direction to disable this feature. NOTES As a precaution, the Power button is automatically disabled when you remove the Back cover. You can only turn on the power when the back cover is installed to the unit.
Top features Stylus External antenna cover SD Power button • • • SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) External antenna cover - covers the external antenna port. If the GPS signal is weak, connect an external antenna to the port. SD card slot - accommodates an SD memory card, MMC memory card or an SDIO interface card (e.g. 802.11b, camera, barcode scanner, etc.) Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press the button quickly.
The stylus The stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions on a standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD touch screen to open programs or execute commands. • • Tap. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select options. Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items. Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item.
Setting up MyPal Installing and removing the battery 1. First, remove the battery cover. Press on the battery cover latch behind the device, then slide down the battery cover to remove it. 2. Position and insert the right side of the battery with its contacts matching the 4-pin connector on the right side of the compartment. Then press the left side of the battery to completely fit into the compartment. HO HO LD LD 1 2 3. To remove, flip up the left edge of the battery to remove it from the compartment.
Connecting to a power source IMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device for the first time. To connect the power adapter and charge the battery 1. Connect the power cable to the jack on the sync cable adapter. 2. Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable to the 26-pin connector at the bottom of the device. 3. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.
Setting up GPS To receive GPS signal Flip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. You may rotate the panel as illustrated below. SD SD NOTE If the GPS signal reception is weak, purchase and use an external antenna. Flip open the antenna cover that is above the panel, then plug in the external antenna to the antenna port. To use the GPS car-mount kit 1. Mount the GPS cradle onto the car’s windshield, then place the device on the cradle. 2.
Additional storage MyPal A636 comes with the standard SD card slot while MyPal A632 has an additional mini SD card slot . The SD card slot can be inserted with SD (Secure Digital) or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b, camera, scanner, etc. Installing and removing SD/MMC/SDIO card NOTE Label SD 1.
Activating MyPal You need to properly calibrate and activate your device before using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus. Calibrating and activating your device 1. Press the power button. SD Power button 2. The Welcome screen appears when you turn on the device for the first time, or after performing a hard reset. Tap anywwhere on the screen to continue.
Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the first time each day. NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays another program, you may return to the Today screen any time by tapping the Today. icon. Then from the Start menu, tap As shown in the sample below, the Today screen lets you see at a glance the summary of the important information for the day.
Start menu From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and help topics. To display the Start menu, tap the icon from the top of the screen. Tap to open a program Tap to open a recently used program Tap to open the Programs menu Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help topics Pop-up menus With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in File Explorer to delete, copy, or beam an item.
Pop-up menus With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in File Explorer to delete, copy, or beam an item. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item that you wish to perform action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and tap the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.
Chapter 2 Learn the basics ♦ Viewing system information ................................ 2-2 ♦ Entering information ............................................ 2-2 Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2 Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-6 Drawing on the screen ............................................................. 2-8 Recording a message ..............................................................
Viewing system information Your device allows you to easily display the built-in specifications. NOTE You can not change the information you see in the system information screens. To display the system information: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > System Information icon 2. To display the device specifications, tap Device Info tab. This will display various information such as the device ID, system memory, and wireless capabilities. 5. Tap the Version tab to view other information about the device.
To type with the soft keyboard: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Keyboard. NOTE For a demonstration, open Notes. 2. Tap the keys with the stylus to enter information. Tap to show or hide the input panel Select an input method Tap to display the input method options Word completion feature When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your device anticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel.
To use Letter Recognizer: With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters on the screen with the stylus as you would on paper. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstation on using the Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
To use Transcriber: With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or additional information. Pause after writing and let Transcriber convert the written characters to typed characters. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Transcriber. 2. Write anywhere on the screen.
Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use the stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the writing to text at a later time. To write on the screen: 1. Open the Notes program then tap New on the Menu bar. 2. The screen displays a blank space with lines to help you write. 3. Write your text.
If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. 1. Tap and hold the incorrect word. 2. When the pop-up menu appears, tap Alternates to display a list of alternate words for the selection. 3. Tap the word that you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing.
Drawing on the screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. To create a drawing: 1. Use the stylus to make a stroke that extends over three lines on the screen. A drawing box appears around the stroke. NOTE If the drawing does not cross over three lines, the drawing box does not appear. 2.
Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a standalone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first. In the Inbox program, you can add a recording to an e-mail message.
To change the recording format: In the note list, tap Menu > Options. Tap the Global Input Options link. Tap the Options tab. Tap the down arrow on the Voice recording format box to display the available options. 5. Select your desired format then tap OK when done. 1. 2. 3. 4. NOTE Compared to other settings, the Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) provides slightly better sound quality but takes up 50 times more storage space tham Mobile Voice recordings.
Using the File Explorer To use the File Explorer to find and organize files: 1. Tap > Programs. 2. In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in your device. Customizing your device You can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in programs, and installing additional software. To see the available options: 1. Tap > Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the Personal or System tab on the bottom of the screen.
Changing the date and time To change the date and time settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab. 2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon. 3. Under the Time tab, make your desired settings. NOTE Tap the More tab and select Display the clock in the title bar in all programs to display the clock on the top right corner of the screen all the time. To change the alarm settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab. 2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon, then tap the Alarm tab. 3. Make your desired settings.
Changing the owner information To change the owner information: 1. Tap > Settings, then tap the Owner Information icon. 2. Key-in the data that you wish to appear on the Today screen. 3. Add notes to the owner information by tapping the Notes tab. 4. Key-in your desired text. 5. Tap the Options tab, then select the items that you wish to appear onscreen whenever you turn on the device. Tap OK when done. Setting a password To set a password for your device: 1. Tap > Settings, then tap the Password icon.
Changing the screen display orientation To change the screen display orientation: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab. 2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options. 3. Select your desired orientation, then tap OK.
To enable the ClearType feature: 1. Tap > Settings, then tap the System tab. 2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options. 3. Tap the Clear Type tab. 4. Check the Enable Clear Type box, then tap OK. To change the screen text size: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap > Settings, then tap the System tab. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options. Tap the Text Size tab. Move the slider toward the Smallest or Largest until you attain your desired text size. Tap OK. NOTE The slider is set on the middle by default.
Changing the screen theme To change the screen theme: 1. Tap > Settings, then tap the Today icon. 2. Select your desired theme from the available options. or Check the box Use this picture as the background, then tap Browse to select an image from your picture files. 3. Tap OK when done. To specify the items to appear on the Today screen: 1. Tap > Settings, then tap the Today icon. 2. Tap the Items tab. 3. Check the box opposite your desired items. Tap OK when done.
To customize the speed of your Up/Down button control: 1. Tap the Up/Down Control tab. 2. Tap the slider to your desired settings then tap OK when done. NOTE Tap the Advance tab to set options for the key light and hold switch. Setting the backlight To set the backlight: 1. Tap > Settings. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Backlight icon. 3. Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you achieve your desired screen brightness. 4.
Changing the battery power settings To change the battery power settings: 1. Tap > tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab. 3. Tap the Power icon to display the battery power status. This screen shows the detected percentages of the remaining battery power. You may not change the information on this screen. 4. Tap the Advanced tab to customize the settings for the battery to conserve power. 5. Tap the CPU Mode tab to set the processing power to use when using programs. • Maximum allows better CPU performance.
Selecting sounds and notifications Your device can remind you of things you have to do in several ways. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date, or an alarm in Clock, you will be notified in any of the following ways. • • • A message box appears on the screen A sound is played (you can select the type of sound) A light flashes on the device To set sounds and notifications: 1. Tap > Settings. 2.
To change the Microphone and Speaker settings: 1. Tap the Advance tab from the audio settings screen. 2. In MIC Gain Control, choose either to manually adjust the gain control or let the device automatically adjust the recording volume. Adjust the volume to high or low by dragging the slider to the left or to the right. NOTE Tap Load Default to revert to the default settings. To change the Wakeup settings: 1. Tap > Settings. 2. Tap the Personal tab, then tap the Wakeup Source icon. 3.
To change the USB settings: 1. Tap > Settings. 2. Tap the Connections tab, then tap the USB Settings icon. 3. Choose a USB Client Function. • RNDIS - (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) lets you send and receive data using the device when connected to another device. • Serial - enables the USB connection between your desktop computer and the device. Use this to transfer files from your computer to the device.
To check the storage card memory: 1. Tap > Settings, then tap the System tab. 2. Tap the Memory icon, then tap the Storage Card tab to display the memory information for the selected storage card. 3. If you wish to free storage card memory, delete some files from the storage card. Use the File Explorer to delete files. See page 2-11 for information. To view the running programs: 1. Tap > Settings, then tap the System tab. 2.
Using simple applications Your device includes several simple application that are useful in your dayto-day use of your device. NOTE The major applications that came with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 are discussed in other chapters. To access the applications: 1. Tap > Programs. 2. Tap an icon to launch a specific application program. Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functions.
Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games. Bubble Breaker The main objective of this game is to burst all the bubbles. To do so, tap two or more jawbreakers of the same color that are connected to each other. The more bubbles you burst at a time, the higher your score. NOTE For details on the game rules, see the Help information on your device. To play Bubble Breaker: 1. Tap the Bubble Breaker icon to display a new game. If you wish to reset the game, tap Game, then tap New Game. 2.
Solitaire The main objective of this game is to use all the cards in the deck to build up four suit stacks in ascending order, beginning with the aces. NOTE For details on the game rules, see the Help information on your device. To play Solitaire: Tap the Solitaire icon to display a new game. If you wish to reset the game, tap Menu, then tap New Game. To change Solitaire options: 1. Tap Menu > Options to display the game options. Make your desired changes. 2.
Pictures & Videos Use Pictures & Videos to view pictures and play back videos of various formats stored on your device or on a storage card. You can then send them to your friends, view a slideshow of your pictures, play back the video or set a picture as background on the Today screen. Refer also to the online help on your device for more information on using this feature. To use Pictures: 1. Tap > Programs. 2. Tap the Pictures & Videos icon to launch the application. 3.
To use Auto Correct • Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust the picture. NOTE Tap Menu then Undo to reverse the last action made. Tap Revert to Saved to reverse all actions done on the picture. To rotate the picture • Tap Menu > Edit > Rotate from the Menu bar. Each tap of Rotate turns the picture 90 degrees clockwise. To crop the picture 1. Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Crop. 2. Drag the stylus pen over the screen to select the part of the picture you want to retain. 3.
Checking Device Status Quickly view essentail device information such as storage usage and battery life by using Asus Status. To open Asus Status 1. Tap the Asus Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen. 2. A menu opens displaying general information about your device. Tap an item to access more options for that particular item. To change Asus Status settings 1. Tap the Asus Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting... 2.
Chapter 3 Synchronize and enhance ♦ Microsoft® ActiveSync® ...................................................................... 3-2 What is ActiveSync®? ............................................................... 3-2 Installing ActiveSync® on your computer .................................. 3-3 ♦ Synchronizing your device .................................. 3-4 Connecting your device to a computer .................................... 3-4 Setting up a partnership ....................................
Microsoft® ActiveSync® What is ActiveSync®? The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs in MyPal. With ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your desktop computer with the information on your device. Synchronization compares the data on your device with your desktop computer and updates both computers with the most recent information. For example: • • Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with Microsoft Outlook data on your desktop computer.
Installing ActiveSync® on your computer The ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. To synchronize information on your device with your computer, you must also install ActiveSync on your computer. Install ActiveSync from the Companion CD that came with your product package. NOTE Before starting the ActiveSync installation, make sure that you have Microsoft® Outlook® installed on your computer. If you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft® Outlook® from the Companion CD.
9. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens. If you have previously installed Microsoft® ActiveSync® in your computer, the installation wizard detects it and prompts you with a message. Click Next to continue installing and replace the current version. Click Cancel to quit and keep the current version. 10. Wait until the wizard finishes copying all the necessary files, and updates your system. NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after installing ActiveSync.
A sync relationship is a file that allows you to synchronize your device with your desktop computer. This file is stored on your desktop computer. An additional file that enables your desktop computer to recognize your device is stored on your device. To set up a sync relationship: 1. On the Synchronization Setup Wizard screen, click Next. 2. Select the type of information that you wish to synchronize. Click Next. If you wish to customize a synchronized item, highlight the item then click Settings.
Immediately after you set up a sync relationship, ActiveSync starts automatically and initiates the first synchronization between your device and your computer. Refer to the succeeding sections for more details on synchronization. Checking synchronized information After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device.
Manually initiating synchronization Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization process, you can initiate synchronization from your device at any time. To manually initiate synchronization: 1. Tap , Programs, then tap the ActiveSync icon to display the ActiveSync screen. Connection status Tap to stop/start synchronization Tap to change synchronization settings 2. To start synchronization, connect your device to your computer, then tap Sync. To end synchronization, tap Stop.
Synchronization options The Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize your synchronization settings at any time. You can select the items to synchronize, set the synchronization schedule, and specify the synchronization rules. To display the synchronization options: • • From the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer, click on the Options icon, or From the menu bar, click on Tools, then Options. To select items to synchronize: 1. Check the box beside the item that you wish to synchronize.
Installing other applications The Companion CD packs a variety of useful applications. You may install some of the applications directly from the CD and download other available applications from the Internet. To install applications from the Companion CD: 1. Place the Companion CD into the optical drive of your computer. 2. From the Main Menu, click Enhance Your Experience. 3. Read the Overview for the important notes. 4. Click Mobility to display the available items. 5.
7. Click Pocket PC Applications to display the entertainment programs that you can install on your device, then click Details for installation instructions. 8. Click Desktop Applications to display the entertainment programs that you can install on your computer, then click Details for installation instructions.
Chapter 5 Microsoft® Pocket Outlook ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 5-2 ♦ Calendar ................................................................ 5-2 Creating appointments ............................................................. 5-3 Using the summary screen ...................................................... 5-4 Creating meeting requests ....................................................... 5-4 ♦ Contacts ..........................................
Introduction Microsoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, you can use an e-mail address stored in Contacts to address e-mail messages in Messaging. Using ActiveSync®, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer with your device. You can also synchronize this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange server.
Creating appointments To create an appointment: 1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the appointment, 2. Tap Menu on the Menu bar then tap New Appointment. Tap to select from a predefined text Tap to select from previously entered locations Tap to specify the time of appointment Tap to specify the date of appointment Tap to add notes to the appointment 3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap to select the field. 4.
Using the summary screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap Edit. Appointment details Notes/additional information on the appointment Tap to change details of the appointment Creating meeting requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook and Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server.
Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you look for, whether you are at home or on the road. Using the infrared port (IR) on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users.
Creating contacts To create a contact: 1. Tap , then tap Contacts. 2. Tap New to display a blank contact form. 3. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You will need to scroll down to see all available fields. 4. To assign the contact a category, scroll to and tap Categories, then select a category from the list. On the contact list, you can display the contacts by category. 5. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording.
Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact. 1. In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box. 2. Tap Menu then Filter and select the type of contact that you wish to display. To show all contacts again, select All Contacts. To view a contact not assigned to a category, select No Categories. 3.
Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Indicates high priority Tap to display or edit the task details Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions Tap to create a new task Creating tasks To create a task: 1. Tap , then tap Tasks. 2. Tap New to display a blank task form. 3. Using the input panel, enter a description. 4. Enter a start date and due date, or enter other information by tapping the field first.
5. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list. On the task list, you can display tasks by category. 6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section “Notes” later in this chapter. 7. Tap OK to return to the task list when done. TIP To quickly create a task with only a subject, tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu. Tap Tap here to add a new task and enter your task information.
Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the note is displayed, it will be created as a standalone recording.
Creating notes To create a note: 1. Tap , then tap Notes. 2. Tap New to display a blank note. 3. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2.
Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages in one of these ways: • • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network Synchronizing e-mail messages You can e-mail messages as part of the general synchronization process. You will need to enable mail synchronization in ActiveSync.
Connecting directly to an e-mail server In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server using a modem or network card connected to your device. You need to set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP, and a connection to your e-mail server. For more information, see Chapter 8.
When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer, by default, you will receive messages from the last five days only, the first 100 lines of each new messages, and file attachments of less than 100KB in size. The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your desktop computer. You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next synchronization or e-mail server connection. In the message list, tap and hold the message that you want to retrieve.
Reading messages in Inbox The messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, the most recently received messages appear on top of the list. Unread messages appear in boldface. Tap to select the service, and the folder that you wish to display Tap to select the sort order for the messages Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions Tap to connect, and to send/receive e-mail Tap to connect to the selected service Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it.
Composing messages To compose a message: 1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen. Enter the e-mail address here Tap to show or hide the complete message header Type your text here Tap to send the message 2. In the To field, enter the e-mail address of your recipient. You may either type the e-mail address or select a name from the Contacts list by tapping “To”.
To address your e-mail to several recipients, type the e-mail addresses separated by a semicolon. A semicolon is automatically added between e-mail addresses if you select from your Contacts list. All the names in the Contacts list with e-mail addresses appear in the e-mail address book. 3. Compose your message then tap Send. Using preset messages To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap Menu then My Text from the command bar and select your desired message.
Saving composed messages If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect. If you do not wish to send the message immediately, tap OK after composing the message to save it to the Drafts folder. When you are ready to send the message, open the Drafts folder and tap the message. Tap Send to send the message.
Chapter 6 Companion programs ♦ Word Mobile .......................................................... 6-2 Creating Pocket Word documents ........................................... 6-2 Saving Pocket Word documents .............................................. 6-3 Opening an existing Pocket Word document ........................... 6-5 Modes of entering information ................................................. 6-6 ♦ Excel Mobile ..........................................................
The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft® Pocket Excel, Microsoft® PowerPoint Mobile, MSN Messenger, and Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, then tap the program that you wish to open. Pocket Word Word Mobile works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents.
2. Tap New on the Menu bar to display a blank document. 3. Use any of the tools in the input panel to type your text. Tap to save and close your document Type your text here Formatting toolbar Tap to select an input method Tap to show or hide the input panel Saving Word Mobile documents To save a Word Mobile document: When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. The document is saved using the first line as file name if you did not specify a file name.
To specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap Menu. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap File, then tap Save As... to display the Save As screen. 3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field. 4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to place the file. 5. Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format. 6.
Opening an existing Word Mobile document Word Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list, then select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.
Excel Mobile Excel Mobile works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your device, or you can copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your device. Synchronize workbooks between your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date contents in both locations. Use Excel Mobile to create workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage logs.
Creating an Excel Mobile document To create a new Excel document: 1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Excel Mobile. 2. Tap New to display a blank document. If you selected a template for new documents in the Options dialog box, that template appears with the appropriate text and formatting already provided. Opening an existing Excel Mobile document If you have previously created Excel Mobile documents, a list of the documents appear after you tap the Excel Mobile icon. To open an existing Excel document: 1.
To specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap Menu, then tap File. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Save As... to display the Save As screen. 3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field. 4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to place the file. 5. Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format. You can save the document you create or edit in a variety of formats. 6.
Tips for working in Excel Mobile Take note of the following when working on large worksheets in Pocket Excel: • • • • • View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap View, then tap Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore. Show and hide window elements. Tap View, then tap the elements to show or hide. Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap View, then tap Freeze Panes.
PowerPoint Mobile PowerPoint Mobile works with Microsoft PowerPoint on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your PowerPoint presentationss. Copy PowerPoint presentation files from your desktop computer to your device and view them on-the-go. Synchronize presentation files in your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date contents in both locations. NOTE You can only view PowerPoint presentation files in this device.
Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile file To go to the previous or next slide: 1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen to open the menu. 2. In the menu, tap Next or Previous to go forward or go back in your PowerPoint Mobile file. Tap Go to Slide to immediately go to a specific slide in your presentation. NOTE While viewing a PowerPoint file, you can also tap thhe screen to go to the next slide. To zoom in on a slide 1.
Viewing a custom show Custom shows are presentations, usually a group of slides, within a presentation that are meant only for a specific audience. To view a custom show: 1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen to open the menu. 2. Tap Custom Show then select the custom show you want to view. Setting show options Set how you want to view PowerPoint Mobile files. To set show options: 1.
MSN Messenger MSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program that allows you to: • • • See who among your contacts is online Send and receive instant messages Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts To use MSN Messenger: You must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use the MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail® or MSN account, you already have a Passport.
Signing up To sign in to MSN Mesenger service: 1. Tap Menu then tap Sign in... from the menu. OR Simply tap the Tap here to sign in area. 2. In the sign-in screen, enter your e-mail address and password. Tap Sign In. NOTE 6-14 If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop computer, your contacts will show up on your device.
Working with contacts The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu. To see others online without being seen, tap My Status in the Tools menu and select Appear Offline. If you block a contact, you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact’s list.
Chatting with contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, then tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap Invite in the Tools menu, then tap the contact that you want to invite. NOTE To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap the Contacts button. To go back to your chat window, tap Chats and select the person whom you were chatting with.
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Microsoft® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to , then tap Windows Media. Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to copy digital audio and video to your Pocket PC. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your Pocket PC. For more information on using Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap , then tap Help.
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Chapter 7 Internet Explorer Mobile ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 7-2 ♦ Using Internet Explorer Mobile ........................... 7-2 Changing View settings ...................................................... 7-3 Browsing the Internet ......................................................... 7-3 ♦ Mobile Favorites folder ........................................ 7-4 Favorite links ......................................................................
Introduction Use Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages in any of these ways. • During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Internet Explorer on the desktop computer. • Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web. To do this, you need to create the connection first. See Chapter 8 for information on creating a connection.
2. Tap Menu > Home to display the Internet Explorer Mobile with links to some useful Web sites. 3. Tap any of the Web site buttons to go to a specific site. Changing View settings To change View settings: 1. Tap Menu > View then select view options. Tap Full Screen, for example, to set explorer window to full-screen mode. To disable full-screen mode, tap and Hold anywhere on the explorer, then select Full Screen again. 3. Tap Zoom to see another pop-up for selecting your desired text size display.
Mobile Favorites folder Only the items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder on your desktop computer will be synchronized with your device. This folder was created automatically when you installed ActiveSync. Favorite links During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with Internet Explorer Mobile on your device. Both computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize.
4. If you want to download the pages that are linked to the mobile favorite you just created, in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer, click Favorites > Mobile Favorites, then rightclick a specific mobile favorite item, then click Properties. In the Download tab, specify the number of links deep you want to download. To conserve device memory, go only one level deep. 5. Synchronize your device and your desktop computer.
Saving device memory Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimize the amount of memory used: • • In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options, turn off pictures and sounds, or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. Limit the number of downloaded linked pages.
Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. Tap Menu > Favorites > Add/Delete tab. 2. Tap the Add button to show the Add Favorite screen. 3. Type a name for the favorite that you wish to add in the Name field. 4. Type in the URL address in the Address (URL) field. 5. Choose a folder where to place the favorite from the Create in selection box. 6. Tap Add to return to the Favorites screen, which now shows the favorite that you added.
Chapter 8 Get connected ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 8-2 ♦ Connect to the Internet ........................................ 8-2 ♦ Connect to Work ................................................... 8-3 ♦ Set up connections .............................................. 8-3 Modem connections ................................................................. 8-3 VPN server connections ..........................................................
Introduction You can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at work to do such activities as browse the Internet or intranet, send and receive email and instant messages, and synchronize information using ActiveSync. Connections can be made using a modem, wireless network, or network (Ethernet) card. A modem connection can be used to set up connections with an external modem, or through your mobile phone network using a cellular line.
Connect to Work 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number, user name, and password. 2. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 3. Under My Work Network, set up either a modem, network card, wireless network, or VPN server connection. Refer to the section “Set up connections” for the procedure. 4. To start the connection, start using a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page.
VPN server connections A VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your network administrator for your user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name or IP address of the VPN server. To set up a VPN server connection: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. To create a new VPN server connection, in My Work Network, tap Add a new VPN server connection, then follow the screen instructions. 3.
Network card connections Use a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Once connected, you can view the Internet or intranet, or download e-mail. You do not need to create a new connection on your device. For more information, see your network administrator. Make sure to purchase and configure a network card that is compatible with your device. To set up a network card: 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: user name, password, and domain name. 2.
End a connection • • • • • When connected via modem or VPN, tap on the navigation bar, then tap Disconnect. When connected via cable or cradle, detach your device from the cable or cradle. When connected via Infrared, move the device away from the other computer or device. When connected via a network (Ethernet) card, remove the card from your device. When connected via a wireless network, switch off the connection.
Use dialing rules Additional numbers may need to be dialed depending on your given location when connecting. For example, if you want to dial from work, a 9 prefix must often be dialed, or an area code is needed. To avoid creating a new modem connection for each situation, set dialing rules for the locations from which you connect often. Three dialing locations, Home, Mobile, and Work, have been created for you, and you can create more.
Infrared (IR) connection Setting beam options To set the beam options: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Beam icon to display the Settings screen. 3. By default, your device detects incoming infrared (IR) beams and prompts you to accept them. If you do not want your device to detect or receive beans, clear the Receive all incoming beams check box on the Settings screen. Receiving infrared beams To receive a file via infrared beam: 1.
Sending infrared beams To send a file via infrared beam: 1. Tap and hold a file to beam, then tap Beam File... from the pop-up menu. 2. Align the IR ports of the devices so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. If the ports are not aligned, a message appears asking you to do so. When an IR port is found, a screen message appears indicating the sending process. The message Done appears when the file transfer is complete.
Chapter 9 Bluetooth® ♦ Introducing Bluetooth® ................................................................ 9-2 Bluetooth icon .......................................................................... 9-2 ♦ Bluetooth settings ................................................ 9-3 General .................................................................................... 9-3 Accessibility ............................................................................. 9-3 Services .......................
Introducing Bluetooth® Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. The devices only need to be within a range of about 10 meters. You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long as it is within the specified range.
Bluetooth settings To configure the Bluetooth settings: 1. Tap from the lower right corner of the Today screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings. 3. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings screen to make your desired changes.
Services Under Bluetooth Services you may enable/disable services like File Transfer, Information Exchange, Serial Port, Personal Network server and Audio Gateway. File Transfer Tap File Transfer from the Services list to customize settings. Tap Advanced button to set the highest level directory on your device that remote devices can access. Refer to section “Remote device services” for more information. Information Exchange Tap Information Exchange on the Services list to customize settings.
Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager allows you to create, manage, and use Bluetooth to connect to remote devices. To launch the Bluetooth Manager: 1. Tap from the lower right corner of the Today screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. Tap Bluetooth Manager. The My Shortcuts screen displays a list of pre-configured connections, if any. Tap New to make a new connection with other devices via Bluetooth. The Active Connections screen displays the active incoming and outgoing connections.
Bluetooth Connection Wizard The Bluetooth Connection Wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices. To launch the Bluetooth connection wizard: 1. Tap New from the Bluetooth Manager command bar. The Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen appears. 2. Select a type of connection that you wish set up. Tap Next. Tap Cancel if you do not wish to continue the connection process. NOTE Refer to the device online help for other information on Bluetooth.
Remote device services Wireless serial port Using a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical cable serial port connection between two devices. As with a physical connection, you have to configure the application that will use the serial port. To configure the Bluetooth Serial Port: 1. Tap from the lower right corner of the Today screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings > Services tab > Serial Port. 3.
Dial-up networking The Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect to a remote computer through a phone line. Once connected, you can browse the Internet, check/read emails, etc. NOTE The remote Bluetooth device that will provide the Dial-up Networking service should have access to a telephone system, either a hard-wired or a cellular connection, and capable of answering a call.
Bluetooth File Explorer The Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file transfer connection is established.
To create a folder on the remote device: 1. Select the folder in which you wish to place the new folder. 2. From the File menu, tap Create a Folder. 3. Enter a name for the new folder while the default name New Folder is highlighted. To send a file to the remote device: 1. From the File menu, tap Send a File... to display the Open screen.
To set a local folder for incoming files: 1. From the Tools menu, tap Set Local Folder. 2. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to go to your desired folder. 3. Tap OK to return to the main screen of Bluetooth File Explorer. You will see the Local Folder field is updated to reflect the new folder selection. NOTE The Local Folder information is associated with the currently open shortcut and is saved with the active profile.
Send via Bluetooth You can conveniently send your Pocket Outlook contacts, calendar items, and tasks individually or collectively to the remote device via Bluetooth. To send data via Bluetooth: 1. Tap , then either Contacts, Calendar, or Tasks. 2. Tap and hold the item you wish to send to the remote device, then tap Send via Bluetooth from the pop-up menu. OR Tap Menu > Send via Bluetooth. 3. On the Select a Bluetooth Device screen, tap the name of the destination, then tap OK.
Dial via Bluetooth The Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from the Pocket Outlook contacts list, and have your paired cell phone dial the contact’s phone number. If a contact has more than one phone number, select the number that you wish to dial. You may also modify a phone number before you dial. To dial via Bluetooth: 1. From the Pocket Outlook Contacts screen, tap and hold a contact and select Dial via Bluetooth. 2.
Bluetooth Personal Area Network A Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight (8) devices. A Bluetooth personal area network allows you to easily exchange information that normally requires a TCP/IP network. Most chat utilities, multi-player games, etc. are fully functional in a Bluetooth personal area network environment.
To join a personal network: 1. From the Bluetooth Manager, select New > Join a personal network. 2. On the wizard screen, select Join a personal network, then tap Next.. 3. Select the host of the personal network, then tap Next to establish a connection to the personal area network. If you are asked to enter the IP network settings, select Use server-assigned IP address, then tap OK.
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Chapter 10 Using Wi-Fi® ♦ Introducing Wi-Fi® .............................................. 10-2 ♦ Accessing the Wi-Fi feature .............................. 10-2 ♦ Using Wi-Fi .......................................................... 10-2 Turning on Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 10-2 Configuring Wireless Networks .............................................. 10-3 Adding a wireless network .....................................................
Introducing Wi-Fi® MyPal comes with a built-in Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) feature that allows you to connect to wireless local area networks and the Internet. Using the IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless LAN, MyPal can connect at speeds of up to 11 Mbps to an access point (Infrastructure mode) or to another wireless device (Ad-hoc mode). Accessing the Wi-Fi feature The Wi-Fi icon on your Today screen allows you easy access to the Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) feature on your device.
3. From the list of detected wireless networks, select a wireless network to you want to connect your device. 4. Select either The Internet or Work for the network to connect your device. 5. Tap Connect. The device connects to the selected network. Configuring wireless networks To configure a wireless network: 1. After selecting a network to connect your device, tap Settings instead of Connect. 2. Tap on an available wireless LAN, then make your desired changes as necessary.
To configure a network adapter: 1. Tap the Network Adapters tab. 2. Make your desired changes to the available adapters on the list. 3. Tap OK when done. 4. After changing the network adapter settings, a message appears instructing you to remove then reinstall the network card to have your changes take effect. Tap OK to close the window.
2. Tap Add New... from the wireless networks field. 3. Use the input panel to key-in the Network name. 4. Select The Internet or Work network you wish to connect to through the wireless network. 5. If you want to connect to another wireless device (Ad-hoc mode), check the option This is a device-to-device (ad-hoc) connection. Otherwise, tap the Network Key tab to configure the wireless LAN network security settings. 3 4 5 6.
8. The created wireless network is displayed in the list of wireless networks. Tap the wireless network to connect. Network association To associate with one of the detected wireless networks: 1. Tap and hold on a wireless network, then tap Connect from the pop-up menu. NOTE Another way to connect to a wireless network is to tap the network entry twice. 2.
Wi-Fi information You can view the Wi-Fi information by tapping , and selecting Wi-Fi Information from the menu. NOTE You can view the Wi-Fi information even when the device is disconnected from a wireless network. Wi-Fi Status This tab displays the current state and link information of your Wi-Fi device, and allows you to re-scan the available wireless networks when necessary by tapping the Rescan button.
Status This field shows the Wi-Fi connection status. • Connected • Disconnected - - the station is associated with one wireless LAN device. This status also indicates the MAC address of the device. a previous link existed but no beacon was received. The connection to the adapter is terminated. ESSID This field shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) to which the wireless device is connected. The text on this field is usually an unreadable alphanumeric string.
Site Survey This tab allows you to search for available wireless networks within your location. Tap the Search button to scan all available wireless networks and display the results on the screen. Each wireless network is preceded by an icon for easy identification. The network channel, RSSI, and BSSID are also displayed in columns. Refer to the table of icon indications and column descriptions below.
RSSI This column shows the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) transmitted by each wireless network. This information is helpful in determining which network you wish to associate your device. This signal is normally represented by a dBm value. Icon Link Quality Excellent Good Fair Poor BSSID This column shows the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the access point, or the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) in an ad-hoc mode.
About This page displays the Wi-Fi utility and driver version information of your Wi-Fi device. For updated product information, technical support, and downloads, visit the ASUS web site at http://www.asus.com.
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Appendix Notices ♦ Federal Communications Commission Statement .............................................................. A-2 ♦ Canadian Department of Communications Statement .............................................................. A-2 ♦ UL Safety Notices .................................................
Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
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