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E-mail messaging Setting up an e-mail account Before you can send and receive e-mail messages, you need to set up an e-mail account that you have with an Internet service provider (ISP) or an account that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account). You can send e-mail messages by synchronizing or by connecting directly to an e-mail server through your Internet service provider or a corporate network.
5. From the dropdown list, select the time interval that you want to automatically send/receive e-mail messages. If you want to view more download settings, tap Review all download settings, and select your preferred download settings. 6. When done, tap Finish. Managing e-mail accounts TO DO THIS View a list of accounts Tap > Messaging. A list of accounts is displayed with the number of unread messages in the Inbox of each account shown in parenthesis.
Sending an e-mail message To send an e-mail message: 1. Tap > Messaging. 2. Tap an e-mail account. 3. Tap Menu > New . 4. In To: field, enter e-mail address of the person to which you want to send the message or tap Menu > Add Recipient to select from your Contacts list. NOTE: 5. 6. If you are sending a message to more than one recipient, separate them with a semicolon (;). Key in your message in the message field. When finished, tap Send.
TO DO THIS Insert a picture/voice note/file into an e-mail message While composing your message, tap Menu > Insert > Picture/ Voice Note/File. Set the priority, security, permission, and language of an e-mail message While composing your message, tap Menu > Message Options. Cancel a message While composing your message, tap Menu > Cancel Message. Save a message While composing your message, tap Menu > Save to Drafts. Delete a message With the message you want to delete selected, tap Delete.
Synchronizing e-mail messages You can include e-mail messages as part of the general synchronization process. On Windows® XP platform, you need to enable mail synchronization in Microsoft® ActiveSync. For more information on enabling mail synchronization, see the ActiveSync online help on your computer. On Windows® Vista platform, you can synchronize your e-mail messages via the Windows® Mobile Device Center.
Threaded SMS Your device organizes your SMS messages from a single contact or number into a single thread of conversation, making it easier for you to follow the messaging flow and send the appropriate responses. Sending a threaded SMS To send a threaded SMS message: 1. Tap > Messaging > Text Messages > Menu > New 2. Key in your recipient’s phone number or tap To: to select a recipient from the Contacts list. Separate multiple recipients with a semicolon (;). 3. Key in your message. 4.
MMS messaging Multimedia Messaging System (MMS) allows you to send text messages with multiple slides. Each slide may include a picture, video or audio, or text. MMS messages are sent by GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) to e-mail accounts or other MMS-enabled mobile devices. NOTES: • You need to subscribe to the GPRS and MMS services with your service provider before you can send and receive MMS messages. Ask your mobile service operator on how to activate the MMS feature.
Sending an MMS message To send an MMS message: 1. Tap > Messaging > MMS > Menu > New. 2. In the To: field, key in the mobile phone number or e-mail address of your recipient. You can enter it using the phone pad or tapping Menu > Add Recipient to select from your Contacts. If you have more than one recipient, separate them with semicolon (;). 3. In the Subject field, key in a subject for the message. 4. Tap the Insert Picture/Video field.
The following assumes that you are on the MMS message screen. 86 TO DO THIS Copy the message to other recipients Using the stylus, move the scroll bar to display the Cc: field. Key in the recipient‘s phone number or e-mail address or tap Menu > Add Recipient to select a recipient from your Contacts list. Hide a recipient’s contact information from other message recipients Using the stylus, move the scroll bar to display the Bcc: field.
Windows® Live Windows® Live provides a set of services including e-mail, messaging, and search that brings all your online necessities together. With Windows® Live, you can conveniently do the following on your device: • Access your Hotmail, Messenger, or Microsoft Exchange account and send or receive e-mail messages. • Start a chat with your friends who are online. • Search the web using the Windows® Live search engine. To use Windows® Live, you must have a Passport account.
Using Windows® Live Messenger To sign in and out of Windows® Live Messenger: 1. Set e-mail address and password in Windows® Live. 3. On the Windows® Live Messenger main screen, tap Signing In. > Programs > Messenger. When the setting is finished, tap 2. To sign out, press Menu > Sign Out. 4. NOTE: If you do not sign out of the Windows® Live Messenger application, you will remain connected. This may result in additional charges from your service provider.
TO DO THIS End a chat session From a chat session, tap Menu > End Conversation. See all who are chatting From a chat session, tap Menu > Options > View participants. Block someone on your Messenger contacts list from seeing and contacting you In the Messenger contacts list, select the contact’s name. Tap Menu > Contact options > Block contact. The contact will no longer be able to see your status or send you messages. Unblock a contact In the Messenger contacts list, select the contact’s name.
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Using Contacts Contacts contains your list of contact information such as mobile or work numbers and e-mail addresses. Using Bluetooth® on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize Contacts between your device and computer. Viewing Contacts To view the Contacts list, do any of the following: • Tap > Contacts. • On the Today screen, tap Contacts.
TO DO THIS Send a text message to a contact On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Tap the contact to which you want to send a text message and scroll to the number. Tap Send Text Message. Send an MMS message to a contact On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Tap the contact to which you want to send an MMS message and scroll to the number. Tap Menu > Send MMS. Beam a contact’s information to another device On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Tap the contact to beam and scroll to the number.
Using SIM Manager SIM Manager enables you to manage your contacts stored in the SIM Card. To launch the SIM Manager, tap 94 > Programs > SIM Manager. TO DO THIS Create a new contact on the SIM card Tap New and then key in the contact name and phone number. Tap Done when finished. Select all contacts on SIM card Tap Menu > Select All. Copy contact entry from SIM card to Outlook Contact list on the device Select a contact you want to copy. Tap Menu > Copy to Contact, then tap OK to confirm.
Using Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can also set Calendar to remind you of your appointments. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize appointments between your phone and computer. To open the Calendar program, do one of the following: • • Tap > Calendar. On the ASUS Today screen, tap . Scheduling an appointment To schedule an appointment: 1. Tap > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment. 3.
Viewing an appointment To view an appointment: > Calendar. 1. Tap 2. Tap the appointment to view. Viewing your schedule To view your schedule > Calendar. 1. Tap 2. Tap Menu and then select your desired view. • Agenda DO THIS View today’s appointment From any Calendar view, tap Menu > Go to Today. From any Calendar view, tap Menu > Go to Date. Tap the date to view. • Day View your agenda for a specific date • Month Show week numbers From any Calendar view, tap Menu > Tools > Options....
Using Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. The Tasks list The task list is your “things to do” list. When you create or edit tasks with Outlook on your computer and then synchronize it with your device, additional information, such as due date, priority, and category, may show. A task that has been marked as high priority is preceded by an exclamation mark, and a low priority task is marked by a downward-pointing arrow. Overdue tasks are displayed in bold red.
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Chapter 7 Customizing your device • Customizing the Start menu • Using the Profile Manager • Customizing the Today screen • Entering your contact information • Setting up sounds and notifications • Setting the date, time, and alarm • Setting the ring tone • Wake up settings 99
Customizing the Start menu You can choose up to seven programs to appear in the Start menu. To customize the Start menu: 1. Tap > Settings > Menus. 3. Tap . 2. Select up to seven programs that you want to be on the Start menu. Using the Profile Manager Profile Manager provides you with a convenient way to customize the ring tone and notification settings of your device to suit different scenarios.
To change to Meeting mode 1. Tap > Settings > Profile. 2. Select Meeting. 3 If you want to change the settings, tap Edit. 4. Tap the slider to adjust the speech volume setting. 5. When done, tap . To change to Silent mode 1. Tap > Settings > Profile. 2. Select Silent. 3. If you want to change the settings, tap Edit. 4. Tap the slider to adjust the speech volume setting. 5. When done, tap . To change to Automatic mode 1. Tap > Settings > Profile. 2. Select Automatic.
Customizing the Today screen To change the theme of your device: 1. Tap > Settings > Today. 3. Tap when finished. 2. From Appearance tab, select a theme for your device. To customize the items displayed on the Today screen: 1. Tap > Settings > Today. 4. Tap when finished. 2. From Items tab, check the items you want to show on the Today screen. To change the background image: 1. Tap > Settings > Today. 3. Tap when finished. 2.
Entering your contact information The Owner Information feature allows you to enter and display your personal contact information, such as your name, alternative contact numbers, and e-mail address, on your device. NOTE: We recommend that you enter your contact information so you can easily be contacted in case of loss. To enter owner information: 1. Tap > Settings > Owner Information. 2. Key in your details and tap .
Setting the date, time, and alarm To set the date and time: > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms. 1. Tap 2. On the Time tab, enter the Time zone, Date, and Time settings. 3. Select the box of Sync to current time zone if you want to sync the time on your device with your mobile service provider. NOTES: • If you deselect this option, the time on your device is synchronized when you sync the device with your PC.
Setting ring tone With your device you can add and configure your favorite music as your phone ring tone. You can easily configure your favorite song or sound as your ring tone with the following compatible audio formats: aac, amr, .mp3, .wav, .wma, and .mid. Adding ring tone to selection To add ring tone to the selection category under phone setting: 1. Tap > Settings > Ring tones. 2. Select a specific file extension from the list box. 3. Tap to check a ring tone file that you want to add. Tap 4.
Wake up settings You can set the wake-up actions whenever your device is in sleep mode. To set the wake-up action: 1. Tap > Settings > Wakeup Source. 2. Select from the available wake-up actions. Tap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions. 3. Tap 106 when finished.
Chapter 8 Getting connected • Using the Wireless Manager • Using Bluetooth® • Using Wi-Fi • Setting a GPRS connection • Setting the network • GSM/3G Networks 107
Using the Wireless Manger The Wireless Manager allows you to enable or disable your wireless connections in a single location. This is a quick way to preserve battery power or to turn off the phone functions during an onboard flight. To use the Wireless Manager: > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager. 1. Tap 2. From the Wireless Manager screen, do any of the following: • Tap the button for a desired wireless connection type to turn it on or off.
Activating Bluetooth in your device Use the Wireless Manager to enable or disable Bluetooth in your device. To activate Bluetooth in your device: 1. Launch the Wireless Manager. To do this, you can either: • • Tap Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager. > Wireless Manager. 2. From the Wireless Manager screen, tap to turn on/off Bluetooth. TIP: When not in use, deactivate Bluetooth in your device to conserve battery power. Adding Bluetooth devices To add Bluetooth devices 1.
Using Wi-Fi® NOTE: You can use the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi features simultaneously. Turning on Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-Fi: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Menu > Turn On Wi-Fi. The Device then automatically scans for all available wireless networks within the Wi-Fi range. 2. From the list of detected wireless networks, select a wireless network that you want to connect the device to, then tap OK. 3. Select whether the wireless network connects to The Internet or Work network, then tap Connect.
Configuring wireless networks To configure a wireless network: 1. To launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you can either: • • Tap Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi. from the status bar and then tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. On the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap an available wireless network, then make the necessary changes. If the wireless network you want to connect to is not on the list, tap Add New.... Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to add new wireless networks.
Adding a wireless network If the device fails to automatically detect the wireless network you want to connect to, you can manually add a network. Ask for the wireless network settings from your network administrator. To add a wireless network: 1. To launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you can either: • • Tap Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi. from the status bar, then tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Then tap Add New... from the Wireless tab. 2.
Using Wi-Fi Manager The Wi-Fi Manager shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks. To open the Wi-Fi Manager: • Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi Manager. There are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager: Info This page shows the current connection status and link information.
Setting a GPRS connection Your device allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 144 kbps, compared to 9.6 kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidth that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as e-mail and web browsing. To set a GPRS connection in your device: 1.
Connecting GPRS To connect GPRS: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections. 3. Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect. Tap Delete if you want to delete the selected connection. 4. When connected, tap to exit. NOTE: When WLAN is used simultaneously with the GPRS, the GPRS will get signal priority. We recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the same time.
Disconnecting GPRS To disconnect GPRS: • From Wireless Manager screen, tap . NOTES: • If your ActiveSync is set to sync with Exchange Server automatically, synchronization will occur after you connect again. • GPRS will automatically reconnect everytime you launch an application that requires GPRS connection (such as Internet Explorer or Windows Live Messenger). Using the GPRS Tool The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider.
Setting the network Your device enables you to configure your device’s network connection as well as set multiple networks in the order that you want to access them. Configuring the network To configure the network settings: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Network Setting. 2. Select the Country and Operator from the dropdown lists. If your mobile service operator is not on the list, tap the Auto Detect button. 3. When done, tap .
GSM/3G Networks GSM/3G Networks allows you to conveniently switch network type. Network options include Automatic, 3G, and GSM. The default setting is Automatic, which allows the device to search for the proper service automatically. To choose network type 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > GSM/3G Networks. 2. Select a proper network type, then tap . If you prefer to use the service your SIM card automatically detected, select Automatic. 3.
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GPS Catcher The GPS Catcher allows you to update the Global Positioning System (GPS) data in your device. The GPS data contains important information about the status of satellite, and the current date and time for determining the satellite position. Updating GPS data To update GPS data: 1. Tap > Programs > GPS Catcher. 3. Tap when finished. 2. Then tap Update to start update. NOTES: • To make a successful update, ensure that your device is connected to the Internet.
External GPS Your device allows you to use an external GPS device to receive GPS data. NOTES: • Your Pocket PC support only Bluetooth-enabled external GPS devices. • Before using an external device, connect your external GPS device to your Pocket PC via Bluetooth. Refer to Using Bluetooth® section for details. To set an external GPS device: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > External GPS. 2. From the Programs tab, select a program port. NOTE: By default, the port is set to GPD1.
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Using the camera The built-in 3.0 megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips. Launching the camera To start using the camera, do either of the following: • • Tap > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Camera icon. Press the Camera button on the right side of your device. To exit the Camera, tap the exit icon on the camera screen.
Camera mode The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode: Capture mode icon GPS mode icon Picture quality icon Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Burst mode icon Effects icon Picture size Tap to close camera Number of available shots Tap to preview Pictures and Videos Capture modes: Camera mode. Tap to switch to video mode Tap to zoom out Tap to zoom in Tap to launch menu NOTES: • By default, the preview screen is set to landscape.
Camera options menu The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings. To launch options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the camera screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. • • • • • • • • • Change Mode: Allows you to set capture mode into Camera or Video mode. GPS Mode: Allows you to turn on or turn off GPS in Camera mode. Scene: Allows you to select presets appropriate for a night scene or sports event.
• Save to: Allows you to select the default storage for captured pictures. NOTE: Prepare a MicroSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card.
Taking photos After launching the camera, your device is set to Camera mode by default. If set to Video mode, tap Menu > Change Mode > Camera Mode then tap Exit. You can also switch between camera mode and video mode by tapping the camera/video mode icon on the screen. To take photos: 1. Aim device to your subject then half-press the camera button to auto-focus on the subject. While the camera button is half-pressed, the auto-focus frame appears on the center of the screen. 2.
Video mode The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Capture mode icon Remaining video recording time Default storage icon Effects icon Video size Tap to close camera Tap to launch Pictures & Videos Recording indicator Green: Ready Red: Recording Capture mode icons: Video mode Tap to switch to camera mode Tap to zoom in Tap to zoom out Tap to launch video menu 129
Video options menu The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings. To launch video options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the video screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. • Change Mode: Allows you to set capture mode into Camera or Video mode. • Video Size: Allows you to set the frame size of video. • • Zoom: Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed. Save to: Allows you to select the default storage location for recorded videos.
Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. To set video mode: • • Tap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode then tap Exit. Tap the video mode icon on the screen. To record video: 1. Aim device to your subject then half-press the camera button to auto-focus on the subject. While the camera button is half-pressed, the auto-focus frame appears on the center of the screen. 2. Full-press the camera button to begin recording.
Viewing pictures and videos Use the Pictures & Videos Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and videos To view pictures and videos: 1. Tap > Programs > Pictures & Videos. 2. Tap the picture or video clip you want to see. • • • To view pictures or launch video clips stored in MicroSD card, tap the folder list (labeled My Pictures), and tap Storage Card.
Tool bar Icons Description Tap to hide the tool bar Icons Description Tap to erase some parts in the picture Tap to select the color of your editing stroke Tap to undo editing Tap to select the size of the pencil stroke Tap to save the image Tap to add some stamps in the picture Tap to exit editing Tap to add text NOTES: • This image editor function can only be applied to the pictures or photos with 320 x 240 resolution.
Streaming Player Streaming Player allows you to play audio or video files streamed to your device from the Internet. Supported formats include 3gp, 3g2, mp4, and sdp. NOTE: Before using Streaming Player, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi, or GPRS connection. Refer to the sections on Wi-Fi, or GPRS in this user guide for activating any of these connections on your device.
Playing a streaming file To play a streaming file: 1. Tap > Programs > Streaming Player, then tap Open. 2. Select Connect with tracking history or manual input of URL. 3. Key in the web address then tap Connect. NOTE: 4. Tap NOTE: Streaming Player only recognizes an rstp:// URL web address. to play a streaming file from your preferred rtsp website. You may bookmark your favorite rtsp://URL website. Refer to the next section for more details.
To bookmark an rtsp://URL web address: 1. Tap > Programs > Streaming Player, then tap Open. 2. Select Connect with tracking history or manual input of URL. 3. Key in the rtsp://URL web address then tap Connect. 4. Tap to play a streaming file from your preferred rtsp website. While a streaming file is playing, tap Menu > Add to My Bookmark. 5. Assign a specific name for the streaming file that you want to save. 6. Select the folder in your Bookmark list where you want to save the file.
EziMusic EziMusic enables you to enjoy music and manage music files easily. To launch EziMusic, do either of the following: • • Tap > Programs > EziMusic. Press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziMusic. The following describes the EziMusic profile on your device.
EziPhoto EziPhoto enables you to view and manage your photos conveniently. To launch EziPhoto, do either of the following: • • Tap > Programs > EziPhoto. Press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziPhoto. The following describes the EziPhoto profile on your device.
YouTube&Flickr YouTube&Flickr enables you to upload videos to the YouTube website and pictures to the Flickr website via MMS, and e-mail messages. IMPORTANT: • Ensure that you have registered the MMS service with your mobile service provider before uploading videos or pictures via MMS. • Set up an e-mail account on your device before uploading videos or pictures via e-mail messages. Refer to the Setting up accounts section in Chapter 5: Messaging for details.
NOTE: Consult your mobile service provider for the size limit of an MMS message. You are allowed to upload several video clips at a time within the limit. 5. Key in a title, and description for your video clip. 6. Tap Send to upload the video clip to YouTube website. Using Flickr You are allowed to upload photos directly to the Flickr website from your device via MMS, and e-mail messages. IMPORTANT: Before using Flickr, register a Flickr account at the Flickr website at http://www.flickr.com.
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Ur Time Ur Time allows you to set the time and alarm at your current location as well as set the time for up to four cities. Setting time To set time: 1. Tap > Programs > Ur Time. 3. Tap when finished. 2. Tap Menu > Time. Set the local time at your current location. Setting alarm To set the alarm: 1. Tap > Programs > Ur Time. 2. Tap Menu > Alarm, then tap New to add a new alarm, or select an existing alarm and tap Edit. 3. Set alarm details.
Remote Calendar Remote Calendar allows you to access your Google Calendar from your device. From your device, you can either view the calendar or synchronize events and agenda with your Google Calendar in bi-directional way. Download events from Google calendar, or upload events to Google Calendar with your device. IMPORTANT: • Obtain a Google account before you use this function. Visit www.google.com/calendar for details on account register.
Uploading events to Google Calendar To upload new events or modified events to your Google Calendar: 1. Tap > Calendar. 2. Select the event you want to upload to Google Calendar, then tap Menu > Upload to Google. Setting Remote Calendar The Remote Calendar allows you to set synchronization mode. To set your Remote Calendar: 1. Tap > Programs > Remote Calendar > Option > Setting. 2. Set your desired synchronization mode, then tap OK to apply changes or tap Cancel to quit. Tap to select sync mode.
Meeting Time Planner Meeting Time Planner allows you to find a suitable time to have a video conference, telephone or net meeting with participants in different time zones. To use the Meeting Time Planner: 1. Tap > Programs > Meeting Time Planner. 2. Select the date and the cities. A color-coded 24-hour timetable of the chosen cities appear, allowing you to identify the best time for the meeting. Dark blue is late night/early morning, light blue is off-peak hour, and white is peak daytime hour.
WorldCard Mobile WorldCard Mobile is capable of automatically recognizing business cards and sorting recognized field information by name, title, company, phone number, fax number, address, or other properties. You can also edit business card information for effective sorting and management. To use WorldCard Mobile > Programs > WorldCard Mobile. 1. Tap 2. Tap and then press the Camera button to capture the image of a business card. Tap WorldCard Mobile. 3.
Remote Presenter From your device, Remote Presenter allows you to remotely control PowerPoint™ presentations running on your desktop or notebook. Operating over a Bluetooth wireless connection, it promotes convenience and freedom of movement during your presentation. It also enables you to review slide notes without affecting the audience’s view of the slide show. IMPORTANT: • Before you start, make sure to install the Remote Presenter utility on your computer.
6. From your computer, key in the passcode then click OK. The passcode is used to secure your connection. NOTE: The Bluetooth passcode is only required if a paired relationship is not yet established between devices. 7. Tap Yes from you device and key in the same passcode to allow your computer to connect to your device. 8. Tap Done from the prompted message reminding you of a successful connection. 9. Tap from the prompted message reminding you to launch the Remote Presenter on your computer. 10.
10. From the Remote Presenter menu on your computer, click to establish a connection. When prompted with the Bluetooth Service Authorization message, click OK. 12. From your device, tap Connect. Then tap from the reminder message. 13. A list of PowerPoint (.ppt) files appears on your device when a successful connection is established. Repeat from step 1 if the connection failed. 14. Tap the name of the PowerPoint (.ppt) file to show then tap Select.
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Gesture feature This feature detects your finger movements on the screen to trigger special effects such as scrolling, panning, zooming, and rotating. Enabling the Gesture feature To enable the Gesture feature 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Gesture. 2. Select the check box of Enable Gesture Function. 3. Select the Enable Sound Effects if you want to play the sound when your finger gesture is detected. NOTE: The sounds are for some of the gestures only. 4. Tap when finished.
Action Pan Gesture Description Pan up/down: Slide your finger upward/downward on the screen and then stop at your destination. Pan left/right: Slide your finger leftward/rightward on the screen and then stop at your destination. Pan top-left/bottom-right: Slide your finger in a left-slanted upward/ right-slanted bottom direction on the screen and then stop at your destination. Zoom Zoom in in Internet Explorer and EziPhoto: Slide your finger in a right-slanted upward direction on the screen.
ASUS status icon The ASUS status icon allows you to easily check and see the current status of the following device components: USB, LCD Brightness, Battery power, Memory, and microSD card. To check the status of these components: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > ASUS Status. 2. Select the items you want to check and the show types. 3. Check the box of Show system status icon. Then the ASUS Status icon screen. 4. Tap appears on the Today from the Today screen to check the system status.
USB setting Allows you to set the USB connection mode. LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness on battery power and external power. Battery Displays the battery power status. The Advanced settings allows you to set a time when to turnoff the device if not used. Program memory Displays the total, in use, and available program memory. Memory Displays the total, in use and free memory. Storage card memory Displays the total, in use, and available storage card memory.
ASUS Zip ASUS Zip allows you to compress files to save space of your memory card or device. To compress files: 1. Tap > Programs > ASUS Zip. 2. Select the radio button before New compress file, then tap Next. 3. Select files or folders and tap Add button, then tap Next. 4. Rename the file and select the location and compression mode. Check the Password box if you want to set password for the file. Tap Next. 5. Tap Done to exit.
To extract files from a compressed file: 1. Tap > Programs > ASUS Zip. 2. Select the radio button before Extract file, then tap Next. 3. Select a compressed file, then tap Next. 4. Select a folder to save the extracted files, then tap Next. 5. Tap Done to exit. Check the Exit and open folder box if you want to open the folder where the compressed files are stored. Backup The Backup function allows you to backup as well as restore your files and data to your device and storage card.
Setting Backup To set Backup: 1. Tap > Programs > Backup. Then tap Option. 2. Check the box if you want the device to automatically reset after backup. Then Tap finished. Restoring files To restore files: 1. Tap > Programs > Backup > Restore. 2. Select the location and the items you want to restore, then tap Next. 3. Rename the file and select the storage location for the backup, then tap Next. 4. Enter the password to decrypt the backup file, then tap Next. 5.
Newstation With the Newstation in your device, you can conveniently browse news and blogs anywhere and anytime. NOTE: Ensure that your device is connected to Internet when using Newstation. Using Newstation To read RSS news: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap a category folder to open. 3. Tap a channel name to open. 4. Browse your favorite subjects. To create a new category folder: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap Menu > New Category then edit the category name. To add a channel: 1.
• Import from a file Select the radio button of Import from a file, then tap Next. Select a folder and choose a file from the list. Choose channels from the list, then tap Next. Select a category where you want to add the channel, then tap Finish. Using Newstation menus Category Menu To use the category menu: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Select a category folder. Then tap Menu. The menu list pops up. 3. Tap an option that you need. Channel Menu To use the channel menu: 1.
Chapter 13 Other features • Microsoft® Office Mobile • ClearVue PDF • My Secrets • Auto Cleaner • Restoring default factory settings • System information • Task Manager • Removing programs 161
Microsoft® Office Mobile Your device comes with preinstalled Microsoft® Office Mobile applications which enable you to create, view, and edit spreadsheets, presentations, note, and word files on your device. Use these applications like you would normally use the Office applications on your computer. To access these applications tap use. ICON > Programs > Office Mobile. Select the appropriate application to DESCRIPTION Excel Mobile allows you to view, create, and edit an Excel spreadsheet.
Excel® Mobile Excel workbooks created on a computer can be opened and edited on your device. However, Excel Mobile does not fully support some features, such as formulas and cell comments. Unsupported features • • • • • • Alignment: Horizontal, vertical, and wrap text attributes remain the same, but vertical text appears horizontal. Borders: Appear as a single line. Cell patterns: Patterns applied to cells are removed.
• • • • • • • 164 Worksheet names: In a cell in a worksheet, names that reference worksheets within the same workbook are displayed accurately. Names that refer to other workbooks, arrays such as ={1;2;3;4}, array formulas, or intersection ranges are removed from the name list. If a name is removed from the list, it is left in formulas and functions, causing those formulas to be resolved as “#NAME?” Tabs that are hidden in the workbook are not hidden in Excel Mobile.
OneNote® Mobile OneNote Mobile is a note-taking application. It allows you to capture information in multiple ways and organize it according to your needs. Besides text, you can also insert audio recording and pictures to your notes. Unsupported content types • Fonts: Does not support font changing. • Content search: Content search is not supported. • Audio content: Only audio recorded with the built-in voice recorder is supported.
Word® Mobile Word documents created on a computer can be opened and edited on your device. However, Word Mobile does not fully support some features, such as revision marks and password protection. Some data and formatting may be lost when you save the document on your device. Unsupported features • Backgrounds: These are not displayed or saved by Word Mobile. • Document protection: Word documents can be protected from unauthorized changes by using Protect Document on the computer.
• • • • • • Page borders: Lined page borders are supported. However, artistic page borders are not. The graphics will be converted to lined borders. Password-protected files: If a password to open has been specified for a document, it cannot be opened in Word Mobile. If a password to modify has been specified for a document, it can be opened in Word Mobile but cannot be modified. Shapes and text-boxes: These are not displayed or saved by Word Mobile.
ClearVue PDF ClearVue PDF allows you to read documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). To launch the ClearVue PDF application: • Tap > Programs > ClearVue PDF. To exit the ClearVue PDF application: Tap File > Exit. • 168 TO DO THIS Open a PDF file Tap File > Open.... Tap a file to open. Close an open file Tap File > Close. Open a recently viewed file Tap File > Recent Files. A list of recently viewed files appears. Tap the file you want to open. Zoom the content of an open file Tap Zoom.
My Secrets My Secrets is a secret archive to keep your classified documents, pictures, and video. The items placed in the My Secrets folder are encrypted for protection. A user-defined password is required to unlock the folder or change the settings. You are requested to set up My Secrets before using it. To set up My Secrets: 1. Tap > Programs > My Secrets. 2. Select Express Mode (Recommended) then tap Next. 3. Enter a four-digit password and then enter it again to confirm. 4. Tap Finish to exit.
Auto Cleaner To free memory, you can use this function to conveniently close the running applications that you are not using. To set Auto Cleaner: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Auto Cleaner. 2. Select the check box to activate the Auto Cleaner function, then select either Short or Long press X to close the program. 3. Tap Setting button to set the Exception and the Forced. 4. Tap when finished.
System information The System Information contains important device information including the current device settings and version. To launch the System Information: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > System Information. 2. Tap the Device Info tab for device hardware information. 3. Tap Version tab to display the ROM, Boot, Radio and Battery version. Task Manager The Task Manager allows you to monitor the currently running programs, memory and CPU occupancy.
Removing programs To free the storage memory of your device, you can remove the programs you installed. But for the programs preinstalled in your device, you are not allowed to remove them. To remove a program: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs. 2. Select a program you want to remove, then tap Remove. 3. A warning message pops up. Tap Yes to confirm.
Appendices • Notices • Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • ASUS contact information • FCC Regulations 173
Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulations 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 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2. This device may not cause interference; and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe [B] est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Operator access with a tool If a TOOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, either all other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible to the OPERATOR by the use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERATOR access. An acceptable marking for an electric shock hazard is (ISO 3864, No. 5036).
independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health. The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The ICNIRP SAR limit for mobile devices used by the general public is 2 W/kg. The highest CE SAR value for this device when tested for use on the head was 0.578 W/kg* and 0.715 W/kg* on the body. The highest FCC 0.
ASUS Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886228943447; Fax: 886228907698 Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, ASUS P560, are unique to each unit and only assigned to this model. The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot be altered by the user and that it complies with the relevant IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards. Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please have our best attention.
ASUS Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (AsiaPacific) Address Website Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Software download 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 www.asus.com.tw +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com* ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA Telephone +15029550883 Fax +15029338713 Website usa.asus.com Software download support.asus.
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