Asus MyPal A620 manual

MyPal A620 User ’ s Manual[...]

ii Copyright © 2003 ASUST eK 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 [...]

iii Contents at a glance This user ’ s manual contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS ® MyPal A620 Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Get started! .............................................................. 1- 1 This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A620 Pocket PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize[...]

iv MyPal A620 specifications MyPal A620 pac kage Y our 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 . Processor Software Memory Display Card slots Infrared A[...]

Get started! 1-1 Chapter 1 Get started! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2 Front features ........................................................................... 1-2 Side features ............................................................................ 1-3 T op features ...............[...]

1-2 Chapter 1 Introducing MyPal The ASUS ® MyPal A620 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 400MHz Intel ® PXA255 processor , equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 32MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the latest Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! Front features • Power/Bac[...]

Get started! 1-3 Left side features • Charging status LED - lights up orange when the battery is charging; lights up green when the battery is fully charged. • System indicator LED - indicates the system status. • Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device with an IR port. • LCD touch screen - allows you to enter[...]

1-4 Chapter 1 T op features Bottom features • Headphone jack - connects a headphone. • CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card. See list of supported CF cards on page iv . • Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide out the stylus from its compartment. Refer to the description of the stylus on the next p[...]

Get started! 1-5 • Reset switch - allows you to perform a soft reset in case of device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus on the switch to reset the system. • CF card slot cover - protects the slot connector and the CF card. Back features The stylus The stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse fu[...]

1-6 Chapter 1 The cradle The cradle has three connectors. • Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin connector that matches the connector on the bottom of the device. • USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC. NOTE: The USB cable/connector is not detachable from the back of the cradle. • Power connector - co[...]

Get started! 1-7 Setting up MyPal Placing on the cradle Position the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors and carefully insert the device until it fits in place. Connecting the AC adapter • Connect the AC adapter cable to the connector at the back of the cradle. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 1. • If[...]

1-8 Chapter 1 Installing and removing a CF card The CF card slot on your device supports several types of CF card. Refer to the list of supported cards under “ Optional Accessories ” on page iv of this manual. Install a CF card for additional storage, or if you wish to use the ASUS backup features. T o install a CF card: 1. Locate the card side[...]

Get started! 1-9 T o remove a CF card: 1. Remove the CF card slot cover by pushing on the dent on the surface, and sliding the cover outward. 2. Slide out the CF card. 3. Replace the cover back into the slot. Dent on the cover surface 1 2 3[...]

1-10 Chapter 1 Charging the battery Y our device includes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery . Y ou must charge the battery before using the device the first time. The battery starts charging as soon as you connect the AC adapter to a power source. Use the AC adapter to plug your device to a power source whenever possible, especially when you are u[...]

Get started! 1-11 Basic screens on MyPal T oday screen Normally , the T oday 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 can display the T oday screen by tapping the icon. Then from the Navigation bar , tap T oday . As shown in the sample b[...]

1-12 Chapter 1 Start menu From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and Help topics. T o display the Start menu, tap the icon from the top of the screen. Icon Program Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and your desktop computer . Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Cont[...]

Get started! 1-13 Command bar At the bottom of the screen is the Command bar . Y ou can use the menus and buttons on the Command bar to perform tasks in programs. NOTE The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you are using. T ap to select menu commands T ap to select button commands T ap to display the input panel Pop-up menus With the [...]

1-14 Chapter 1 T ap and hold until the pop-up menu appears T ap the action that you wish to perform T ap outside the pop-up menu to close it without performing an action The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs in your device. The pop-up menu items vary depending on the program or application. For example, the File Explorer pop-up[...]

Learn the basics 2-1 Chapter 2 Learn the basics ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Entering information ............................................ 2-2 Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2 W riting on the screen ............................................................... 2-5 Drawing on the screen ................[...]

2-2 Chapter 2 Entering information Y ou can enter information in your device in any of the following ways. • Use the input panel to enter text using the soft keyboard or the Letter recorgnizer • W rite directly on the screen with the stylus • Draw pictures on the screen • Speak into the device microphone to record a message • Use the Micr[...]

Learn the basics 2-3 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. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more your use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate. NOTE T o change options on word [...]

2-4 Chapter 2 T o use Block Recognizer: With the Block Recognizer , you can input character strokes that are similar to those use on other devices. 1. T ap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Block Recognizer . 2. W rite a letter in the box. When you write a letter , it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For ins[...]

Learn the basics 2-5 W riting on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar , Contacts, and T asks, you can use the stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper . Y ou can edit and format what you have written and convert the information to text at a later tim[...]

2-6 Chapter 2 T o edit your writing: 1. T ap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text to select it. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap T ools , then Undo and try again. Y ou can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect [...]

Learn the basics 2-7 If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. 1. T ap 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. T ap the word that you want to use, or tap the writing at the[...]

2-8 Chapter 2 Drawing on the screen Y ou 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. T o create a drawing: 1. Use the stylus to make a stroke three[...]

Learn the basics 2-9 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 , T asks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand- alone recording or inclu[...]

2-10 Chapter 2 Using a preset message When using Inbox or MSN Messenger , use My T ext to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. T o insert a message, tap My T ext and tap your desired message. NOTE Y ou can add text after inserting a My T ext message. However , you have to add it before sending the message. T o[...]

Learn the basics 2-11 Finding and organizing information The Find and Help features on your device helps you quickly locate information. T o find information: 1. T ap , then tap Find . 2. Enter the text that you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go to start the search. T o quickly find information that is taking up space on your device, se[...]

2-12 Chapter 2 Using the File Explorer T o use the File Explorer to find and organize files: 1. T ap , then tap Programs . 2. In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in your device. T ap to select a sort order T ap to display sort options T ap to display the contents of My Documents folder T ap to display the contents[...]

Learn the basics 2-13 Customizing your device Y ou can customize your device by adjusting the settings and installing additional software. Adjusting settings Y ou can adjust the device settings to your preference. T o see the available options: 1. T ap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. T ap the Personal or System tab on the bot[...]

2-14 Chapter 2 T o change the date and time settings: 1. T ap Settings , then the System . 2. T ap the Clock icon. 3. Make your desired settings. T ap to select a time zone Highlight a T ime item then tap up or down arrow to set T ap this down arrow to display the Calendar T o change the alarm settings: 1. T ap Settings , then the System . 2. T ap [...]

Learn the basics 2-15 Selecting sounds and notifications Y our 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 (yo[...]

2-16 Chapter 2 Adding or removing programs Programs added to your device at the factory are stored in ROM (Read- Only Memory). Y ou cannot remove this software, and you will never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using installation programs with a *.xip extension. All other programs and data files added to your device aft[...]

Learn the basics 2-17 5. Double-click the *.exe file. • If the file is an installer , the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software is installed on your desktop computer , the installer automatically transfers the software to your device. • If the file is not an installer , you will see an error message [...]

2-18 Chapter 2 T o add a program to the Start menu: 1. T ap , tap Settings , tap Menus , tap the Start Menu tab, and tap the check box for the program. If you do not see the program on the list, you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program to the Start Menu folder , or use ActiveSync on the desktop computer to create a shortcu[...]

Learn the basics 2-19 ASUS utilities Besides the Microsoft program that allows you to back up data, your device also includes proprietary ASUS utilities. The ASUS utilities allow you to backup or restore data, and adjust settings to customize your device and maximize its use. ASUS SmartKeeper The ASUS SmartKeeper is an automatic backup feature that[...]

2-20 Chapter 2 4. In the Automatic screen, check the Automatic system backup box to enable automatic backup. This box is checked by default. When SmartKeeper is set to Automatic , make sure that a CF memory card (64MB free space recommended) is present in the CF card slot. 5. T ap OK . NOTE T o verify if the CF memory card is usable for system back[...]

Learn the basics 2-21 1. Make sure that a CF memory card is present in the slot. If you tap Y es without the CF memory card, an error message appears. 2. T ap the Ye s button on the screen message window to start the backup process. SmartKeeper saves your current system status to the file ASUSBKUP .SA V in the CF memory card. T ap No if you do not [...]

2-22 Chapter 2 When the device is OFF If a low battery status occurs while the device is in standby or OFF , SmartKeeper wakes up the system to backup the system status. T o perform the backup process: 1. SmartKeeper checks if a CF memory card is ready in the slot. 2. If found, SmartKeeper backs up the current system status to ASUSBKUP .SA V file i[...]

Learn the basics 2-23 The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2003/04/08, 10:21:27 AM. Backup failed! System error . If automatic backup failed because a system error occurred. T o use manual backup: 1. T ap , then tap Settings . 2. T ap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. T ap th[...]

2-24 Chapter 2 SmartKeeper error messages When backing up or restoring the system status, you may receive any one of the following error messages. The messages tell you the reason why the error occurred. Back up Restore[...]

Learn the basics 2-25 ASUS Backup The ASUS Backup utility lets you back up your system files and/or data contained in the main system memory . Unlike the ASUS SmartKeeper automatic backup feature that backs up the entire system status (system and data) into one backup file, this utility allows you to manually create separate backup files for your s[...]

2-26 Chapter 2 1. Return to the ASUS programs screen and tap the ASUS Backup icon. 2. T ap the Backup tab on the ASUS Backup screen. 3. T ap All Data button to back up all data on your device. T o back up all data on your device: 4. In the Backup File screen: • specify a file name for the backup • specify the folder in which to store the backup[...]

Learn the basics 2-27 6. The screen shows the status of the backup process. When done, a message appears indicating that the backup is complete, and shows the total size of the backed up files. In case the program fails to back up any items, it will show the items on the screen. 7. T ap OK . T o back up only PIM data on your device: 1. On the ASUS [...]

2-28 Chapter 2 If you checked the box User Defined Folders , tap Define to specify the folders that you wish to include in the backup file, then tap OK . 6. T ap Start to begin the backup process. 7. When the backup process is complete, the screen displays the message “ Complete ” and a list of all the backed up items. 8. T ap OK . 4. T ype a n[...]

Learn the basics 2-29 T o restore all data from the CF memory card: 1. T ap , then tap Programs . NOTE Y ou need to insert the CF memory card that contains your backup file into the CF slot on the device when restoring data. Otherwise, you will receive the message “ No storage device are found! ” 2. On the ASUS Programs screen T ap the ASUS Bac[...]

2-30 Chapter 2 1. On the ASUS Backup screen, tap PIM Data . 2. When prompted, select CF card where you stored your backup file. T apping Cancel returns you to the previous screen. 3. T ap the Restore tab. T o restore PIM data from the CF memory card: 4. Select the backup file name (tap the arrow to list down other backup files, if any). 5. Check th[...]

Learn the basics 2-31 T ap the Mode tab to display the running mode of the CPU. The T urbo Mode allows better CPU performance. In this mode, the CPU speed goes up to 400MHz. Set to this mode when playing games or playing video. However , setting to T urbo mode may reduce the battery life. The Standard Mode allows for up to 300MHz CPU speed. Set to [...]

2-32 Chapter 2 1. T ap the Display tab. 2. Set the degree of brightness while on battery power by tapping the down arrow and selecting a value, or by dragging the slider to the left or to the right until you achieve your desired brightness. 3. Follow step 2 to set the degree of brightness when using external power . Y ou may set the degree of brigh[...]

Learn the basics 2-33 T ap the AGC tab to adjust the settings for the microphone sensitivity and automatic gain control (AGC). The AGC features allows you to adjust the recording and environment noise level. • The MIC Sensitivity controls the sound recording input. Setting the slider toward the “ + ” sign allows for a louder recording, but th[...]

2-34 Chapter 2 T ap the Autorun tab to select the source devices to execute the autorun program. T o select Autorun Devices:[...]

Learn the basics 2-35 Bundled programs Y our device includes the most common Windows programs and more. T o access the bundled programs: 1. T ap , then tap Programs . 2. T ap any of the icons to launch a specific application program. ASUS Programs T apping the ASUS Programs icon displays the ASUS Backup utility . T ap the ASUS Backup icon if you wi[...]

2-36 Chapter 2 Calculator T ap the Calculator icon to use the calculator . File Explorer T ap the File Explorer icon to access your files. Microsoft Reader T ap the Microsoft Reader icon to download and read online books.[...]

Learn the basics 2-37 MSN Messenger T ap the MSN Messenger icon to use the service. Pocket MSN T ap the Pocket MSN icon to get connected to the Internet through the Pocket Internet Explorer . Pocket W ord T ap the Pocket Word icon to create Pocket W ord documents.[...]

2-38 Chapter 2 Pocket Excel T ap the Pocket Excel icon to create spreadsheet documents. Pictures T ap the Pictures icon to view .jpg pictures stored on your device or on a storage card. Refer to the online help on your device for details on using this feature. T erminal Services Client T ap the T erminal Services Client icon to connect to a termina[...]

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-1 Chapter 3 Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 3-2 What is ActiveSync ® ? ............................................................... 3-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Installing ActiveSync ® ................................................[...]

3-2 Chapter 3 Introduction 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[...]

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-3 Installing ActiveSync ® The ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. T o 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 inst[...]

3-4 Chapter 3 4. Read the Overview before installing ActiveSync 3.7 to make sure that you perform the installation sequence correctly . 5. If you have not installed Outlook, install it now . Click Install Outlook 2002 and follow the screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. Click Download Connection Wizard and read the overview to see if[...]

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-5 Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computer T o connect your device to your computer: 1. Place the device on the cradle. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the cradle. 3. Connect the USB sync cable from the cradle to a USB port on your computer . T o connect your device to your comp[...]

3-6 Chapter 3 Setting up a partnership Immediately after you have completed the installation, the New Partnership wizard will start automatically to help you establish a partnership and customize your synchronization settings. At this point, you can decide exactly which types of information you would like to synchronize with your computer . A partn[...]

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-7 On the Calendar Synchronization Settings window , for example, select from the options how you wish to synchronize the appointments on your device with your computer . Click OK . 4. Click Finish to complete setting a partnership. Immediately after you set up a partnership, ActiveSync ® starts automatically and initia[...]

3-8 Chapter 3 Checking synchronized information After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar , Contacts, and T asks on your device. Y ou will notice that the calendar information in Microsoft Outlook on your computer was copied to your device, and the information that you have on your device was copied to your computer . NOTE Open Micr[...]

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-9 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. T o manually initiate synchronization: 1. T ap , then tap ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen. 2. T o start synchronization, make a[...]

3-10 Chapter 3 Synchronization options The Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize your synchronization settings at any time. Y ou can select the items to synchronize, set the synchronization schedule, and specify the synchronization rules. T o display the synchronization options: • From the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer[...]

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-11 T o set synchronization schedule: 1. Click on the Schedule tab. 2. Select your desired synchronization schedule. 3. Click OK when done. T o specify synchronization rules: 1. Click on the Rules tab. 2. Select your desired settings from the available options. 3. Click OK when done.[...]

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Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-1 Chapter 4 Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 4-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Calendar ................................................................ 4-2 Creating appointments ............................................................. 4[...]

4-2 Chapter 4 Introduction Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar , Contacts, T asks, Inbox, and Notes. Y ou can use these programs individually or together . For example, e-mail address stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. Using ActiveSync ® , you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft [...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-3 Creating appointments T o create an appointment: 1. If you are in Day or W eek view , tap your desired date for the appointment, 2. T ap New . 3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. T ap first to select the field. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5. Enter other desired inform[...]

4-4 Chapter 4 Using the summary screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar , a summary screen is displayed. T o change the appointment, tap Edit . Creating meeting requests Y ou 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 Inb[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-5 Contacts: T racking friends and colleagues 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. NOTE T [...]

4-6 Chapter 4 Creating contacts T o create a contact: 1. T ap , then tap Contacts . 2. T ap New to display a blank contact form. 3. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Y ou will need ot scroll down to see all available fields. 4. T o assign the contact a category , scroll to and tap Categories , then select a category[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-7 Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact. 1. On the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar . T o show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box. 2. In the contact list, tap the category list (labeled All Contacts by default) an[...]

4-8 Chapter 4 T asks: Keeping a to do list Use T asks to keep track of what you have to do. Creating tasks T o create a task: 1. T ap , then tap T asks . 2. T ap 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. If the input pan[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-9 5. T o 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. T o add notes, tap the Notes tab. Y ou can enter text, draw , or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see “ Notes: Capturing thoughts and ideas ?[...]

4-10 Chapter 4 Notes: Capturing thoughts and ideas Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with Notes. Y ou can create a written note or a recording. Y ou 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 cre[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-11 Creating notes T o create a note: 1. T ap , then tap Notes . 2. T ap 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. T ap to show or hide the input [...]

4-12 Chapter 4 Inbox: Sending and receiving e-mail messages Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in one of these ways: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange of 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 [...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-13 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. Y ou need to set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP , and a c[...]

4-14 Chapter 4 Using the message list The messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list. When you receive a message, tap it to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold. T ap to select the sort order for the messages T ap and hold to display a pop-up menu[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-15 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[...]

4-16 Chapter 4 Composing messages T o compose a message: 1. T ap New . 2. In the To field, enter an e-mail or SMS address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon, or select a name from the Contacts list by tapping the Address Book button. All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book. 3[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-17 Managing e-mail messages and folders The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4. • If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook will automatically be sunchronized with your device. Y ou can select to synchronize additional folder[...]

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Companion programs 5-1 Chapter 5 Companion programs ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Pocket W ord .......................................................... 5-2 Creating Pocket W ord documents ........................................... 5-3 Saving Pocket W ord documents .............................................. 5-3 Modes of entering information ...........[...]

5-2 Chapter 5 The companion programs consist of Microsoft ® Pocket Word, Microsoft ® Pocket Excel, Microsoft ® Money , Windows Media ™ Player for Pocket PC, and Microsoft ® Reader . T o switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, then tap the program that you wish to open. Pocket W ord Pocket Word works with Micros[...]

Companion programs 5-3 2. T ap New to display a blank document. 3. Use any of the tools in the input panel to type your text. T ype your text here T ap to select an input method T ap to show or hide the input panel T ap to show or hide the formatting toolbar T ap to save and close your document Formatting toolbar Saving Pocket W ord documents T o s[...]

5-4 Chapter 5 T o specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap T ools . 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Save Document As... to display the Save As screen. 3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field. 4. T ap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to place the file. NOTE If you do not wish [...]

Companion programs 5-5 Opening an existing Pocket W ord document Pocket W ord contains a list of the files stored on your device. T ap a file in the list to open. T o 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. NOTE Y ou can open only one Pocket Word document at a t[...]

5-6 Chapter 5 Modes of entering information Y ou can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (typing, writing, drawing, or recording), which are displayed on the View menu. Each mode has its own toolbar that you can show or hide by tapping the Show/Hide T oolbar button on the command bar . If you are opening a Word document created on[...]

Companion programs 5-7 W riting mode In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily . For more information on writing and selecting writing, see Chapter 2. NOTE If you cross three ruled lines in a sing[...]

5-8 Chapter 5 Drawing mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after ther first stroke, you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more inform[...]

Companion programs 5-9 Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. Y ou 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 h[...]

5-10 Chapter 5 Saving Pocket Excel documents T o save an Excel document: When you have finished editing your document, tap OK . By default, your document is saved as Book1 as file name. Y ou can change the file name to one that is more descriptive of your document. See next section for saving options. 1. T ap , tap Programs , tap Pocket Excel . 2. [...]

Companion programs 5-11 T o specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap To o l s . 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Save W orkbook As... to display the Save As screen. 3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field. 4. T ap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to place the file. NOTE If you[...]

5-12 Chapter 5 Securing your Excel document If your workbook contains sensitive or confidental information, you can protect it with a password. T o set a password for your workbook: 1. Open the workbook. 2. T ap Edit from the command bar , then tap Password... to display the password setting screen. 3. T ype a password in the Password field. 4. Re-[...]

Companion programs 5-13 T ips for working in Pocket Excel T ake note of the following when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel: • View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. T ap View , then tap Full Screen . T o exit full-screen mode, tap Restore . • Show and hide window elements. T ap View , then tap the ele[...]

5-14 Chapter 5 MSN Messenger MSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program that allows you to: • See who is online • Send and receive instant messages • Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts T o use MSN Messenger: Y ou must have a Microsoft Passport ™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account . Y ou [...]

Companion programs 5-15 Signing up T o sign in to MSN Mesenger service: NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop computer , your contacts will show up on your device without being added again. 1. T ap T ools then tap Sign in... from the menu. OR Simply tap the T ap here to sign in area. 2. In the sign-in screen, enter your e-mail addre[...]

5-16 Chapter 5 W orking 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. T o see others online witho[...]

Companion programs 5-17 Chatting with contacts T ap 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 T ext to enter a preset message, then tap Send . T o invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap Invite in the T ools menu, then tap the contact that you want to invite. NOT[...]

5-18 Chapter 5 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. T o switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap , tap Programs , then tap Windows Media . Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to cop[...]

Companion programs 5-19 Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on your device. Download books to your desktop computer from your favorite eBook web site. Then, use ActiveSync to copy the book files to your activated device. The books appear in the Reader Library . Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and [...]

5-20 Chapter 5 Using the Library The Library is your Reader home page. It displays a list of all books stored on your device or storage card. T o open the library: 1. On the Reader command bar , tap Library . 2. On a book page, tap the book title, then tap Library on the pop-up menu. T o open a book, tap its title in the Library list. T ap to scrol[...]

Companion programs 5-21 Reading a book Each book consists of a cover page, and optional table of contents, and the pages of the book. Navigation options are listed in the bottom portion of the cover page. The first time you open a book, you will probably want to go to the first page or to the table of contents, if there is one. Subsequently , whene[...]

5-22 Chapter 5 Using Reader features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available with paper books. These options are available from any book page. Select text by dragging across the text on the page. Then, tap an option on the pop-up menu, as described below . • Search for T ext. Find text in a book by tapping Find on th[...]

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-1 Chapter 6 Pocket Internet Explorer ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 6-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Using Pocket Internet Explorer ........................... 6-2 Changing View settings ...................................................... 6-3 Browsing the Internet ..[...]

6-2 Chapter 6 Introduction Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or W AP 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 s[...]

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-3 2. T ap the Home button to display the Pocket Internet Explorer welcome screen with links to some useful W eb sites. 3. T ap any of the Web site buttons to go to a specific site. Changing V iew settings T o change V iew settings: 1. T ap View to display a pop-up menu. 2. T ap Fit to Screen to see all the screen items at[...]

6-4 Chapter 6 A vantGo Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular Web sites. Y ou subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your device. Then, synchronize your device and desktop computer , or connect to the Internet to download the content. For more information, visit the[...]

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-5 The Mobile Favorites folder Only items items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Favorites folder in the Internet Explorer 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 f[...]

6-6 Chapter 6 T o create a mobile favorite: 1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer , click T ools then Create Mobile Favorite . 2. T o change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box. 3. Select your desired update schedule in Update . This is optional. 4. Click OK . Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your[...]

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-7 V iewing mobile favorites and channels T o view mobile favorites and channels: 1. T ap to display your list of favorites. 2. T ap a Favorites page that you wish to view . Y ou will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer . If the page is not on your device, the favorite[...]

6-8 Chapter 6 Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders T o add a favorite: 1. T ap to display your list of favorites. 2. T ap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. T ap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen. 4. T ype a name for the favorite that you wish to add in the Name field. 5. T ype in the URL address in th[...]

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-9 T o add a folder: 1. T ap to display your list of favorites. 2. T ap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. T ap the New Folder button. 4. T ype a name for the folder that you wish to create. 5. T ap Add to return to the Favorites screen, which now shows the folder that you added. T o delete a folder:[...]

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Get connected 7-1 Chapter 7 Get connected ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 7-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Connect to the Internet ........................................ 7-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Connect to W ork ................................................... 7-3 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Set up co[...]

7-2 Chapter 7 Introduction Y ou can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at work in order to do such activities as browse the Internet or intranet, send and receive e-mail and instant messages, and synchronize information using ActiveSync. Connections can be made using a modem , wireless network , or network (Ethernet) card . A [...]

Get connected 7-3 Connect to W ork 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number , user name , and password . 2. T ap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections . 3. In My W ork Network , set up either a modem, network card, wireless network, or VPN server connection. Refer to the section “ Set [...]

7-4 Chapter 7 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 . T o set up a VPN server connection: 1. T ap > Settings > Conne[...]

Get connected 7-5 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. Y ou 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 th[...]

7-6 Chapter 7 Wireless network connections Networks that you have already configured are preferred networks and are listed in Wireless networks. Y ou can select to connect to only preferred networks or have your device search for and connect to any available network whether it is preferred or not. T o set up a wireless network: 1. T ap > Setting[...]

Get connected 7-7 Configure authentication settings A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected, or manually by entering settings information. T o determine if authentication information is needed, see your network administrator . T o configure authentication settings: 1. T o manually enter information, tap > Settings >[...]

7-8 Chapter 7 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 th[...]

Get connected 7-9 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. T o avoid creating a new modem connection for each situation, set dialing rules for the locations from which you connec[...]

7-10 Chapter 7 Infrared (IR) connection 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. T o set the Beam options: 1. T ap , then Settings . 2. T ap the Connections tab. 3. T ap the Beam icon to disp[...]

Get connected 7-11 Receiving information T o receive information: 1. Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. 2. Have the owner of the other device send the information to you. Y our device automatically receive the information. NOTE Y ou can also send items, but not folders, from File Explorer . T ap and hold the [...]

7-12 Chapter 7 Bluetooth connection 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 don ’ t need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. The devi[...]

Get connected 7-13 T o turn Bluetooth on or off: 1. T ap > Settings > Connections tab . 2. T ap Bluetooth . 3. Select On or Off . The Bluetooth radio is turned on or off according to your selection. NOTE By default the Bluetooth radio is turned off . If you turn it on, and then turn off your device, the Bluetooth radio also turns off. When yo[...]

7-14 Chapter 7 Beaming information with Bluetooth 1. T ap and hold an item to beam, such as an appointment in Calendar , a task in T asks, a contact card in Contacts, or a file in File Manager . 2. T ap Beam [type of item]. 3. T ap the device to which you want to send the beam. The item is beamed to the device you selected. NOTE If the device that [...]

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A-2 Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been t[...]

Notices A-3 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 (NFP [...]

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