Asus A636 инструкция обслуживания

MyPal A636/632 Handbook[...]

ii Copyright © 2005 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 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[...]

iv • 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 B[...]

v MyPal A636/632 specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Expansion slot Communication Audio Size Weight Intel ® XScale™ PXA272 416MHz Microsoft ® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 128MB Flash ROM 64MB SDRAM (107MB user accessible) 3.5-inch, brilliant transflective TFT LCD 65,000 Full-color , 16-bit display QVGA, 240x320 resolution [...]

vi Package contents 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 . Standard items • ASUS MyPal A636/632 • Cradle • USB sync cable • AC adapter/[...]

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

1-2 Chapter 1 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 c[...]

Get started! 1-3 • 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/r[...]

1-4 Chapter 1 Side features • Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device with an IR port. For a successful exchange of data, the IR port of both devices must be properly aligned and facing each other within the IR communication range. • Mini SD slot (A632 only) - accommodates a mini SD memory card. • Hold - provide[...]

Get started! 1-5 RESET Reset switch Headphone jack Sync and power cable connector T op features • 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. 802.1 1b, camera, barcod[...]

1-6 Chapter 1 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. • T ap. T ouch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select options. • Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the sc[...]

Get started! 1-7 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 [...]

1-8 Chapter 1 Connecting to a power source IMPORT ANT Y ou 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 devi[...]

Get started! 1-9 Setting up GPS To receive GPS signal Flip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. Y ou may rotate the panel as illustrated below . 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. Connect the car power cord to the power jack at the lower left[...]

1-10 Chapter 1 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 802.1 1b, camera, scanner , etc. SD Label 1. Flip open the mini SD ca[...]

Get started! 1-11 Activating MyPal Y ou 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 W elcome screen appears when you turn on the device for the first time[...]

1-12 Chapter 1 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 may return to the T oday screen any time by tapping the icon. Then from the Start menu, tap T oday . As shown in the sampl[...]

Get started! 1-13 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. 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 acc[...]

Get started! 1-17 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 th[...]

Learn the basics 2-1 Chapter 2 Learn the basics ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ V iewing system information ................................ 2-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Entering information ............................................ 2-2 Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2 W riting 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 Recognizer •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 Micros[...]

Learn the basics 2-3 To type with the soft keyboard: 1. T ap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Keyboard . NOTE For a demonstration, open Notes . 2. T ap the keys with the stylus to enter information. W ord completion feature When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your device anticipates the word you are typing and disp[...]

2-4 Chapter 2 To use Block Recognizer: With the Block Recognizer , you can input character strokes that are similar to those used on other devices. 1. T ap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Block 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 inst[...]

Learn the basics 2-5 To use T ranscriber: With T ranscriber , 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 T ranscriber convert the written characters to typed characters. 1. T ap the arro[...]

2-6 Chapter 2 To 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 Menu , then Undo Ink 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. To create a drawing: 1. Use the stylus to make a stroke that e[...]

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 standalone recording or include[...]

2-10 Chapter 2 To use the Help feature: 1. T ap > Help . 2. T ap a link to the topic that you wish to display . To change the recording format: 1. In the note list, tap Menu > Options . 2. T ap the Global Input Options link. 3. T ap the Options tab. 4. T ap the down arrow on the V oice recording format box to display the available options. 5.[...]

Learn the basics 2-11 Customizing your device Y ou can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in programs, and installing additional software. To see the available options: 1. T ap > Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. T ap the Personal or System tab on the bottom of the screen. NOTE T ap and hold the slider on [...]

2-12 Chapter 2 Changing the Start menus To change the menu items: 1. T ap > Settings , then tap the Menus icon. 2. Check the box opposite the items that you wish to appear on the Start Menu . 3. T ap OK . Changing the date and time To change the date and time settings: 1. T ap > Settings > System tab. 2. T ap the Clock & Alarms icon. 3[...]

Learn the basics 2-13 Changing the owner information To change the owner information: 1. T ap > Settings , then tap the Owner Information icon. 2. Key-in the data that you wish to appear on the T oday screen. 3. Add notes to the owner information by tapping the Notes tab. 4. Key-in your desired text. 5. T ap the Options tab, then select the item[...]

2-14 Chapter 2 Landscape orientation Changing the screen display orientation To change the screen display orientation: 1. T ap > Settings > System tab. 2. T ap the Screen icon to show the screen options. 3. Select your desired orientation, then tap OK . Portrait orientation Sets the screen display to portrait or landscape orientation[...]

Learn the basics 2-15 To enable the ClearT ype feature: 1. T ap > Settings , then tap the System tab. 2. T ap the Screen icon to show the screen options. 3. T ap the Clear T ype tab. 4. Check the Enable Clear T ype box, then tap OK . To change the screen text size: 1. T ap > Settings , then tap the System tab. 2. T ap the Screen icon to show [...]

2-16 Chapter 2 Changing the button assignments To change the button assignments: 1. T ap > Settings , then tap the Buttons icon. 2. Highlight a button by tapping on it. 3. T ap the down arrow to display the programs that you can assign to the button. 4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to change other button assignments. 5. T ap OK when done. Changing the sc[...]

Learn the basics 2-17 To customize the speed of your Up/Down button control: 1. T ap the Up/Down Control tab. 2. T ap the slider to your desired settings then tap OK when done. NOTE T ap the Advance tab to set options for the key light and hold switch. Setting the backlight To set the backlight: 1. T ap > Settings . 2. T ap the System tab, then [...]

2-18 Chapter 2 Changing the battery power settings To change the battery power settings: 1. T ap > tap Settings . 2. T ap the System tab. 3. T ap the Power icon to display the battery power status. This screen shows the detected percentages of the remaining battery power . Y ou may not change the information on this screen. 4. T ap the Advanced [...]

Learn the basics 2-19 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 (you [...]

2-20 Chapter 2 To change the W akeup settings: 1. T ap > Settings . 2. T ap the Personal tab, then tap the W akeup Source icon. 3. Check the boxes of the items to control what functions/conditions will turn on the device’s power . Pressing any one of the function buttons on the front panel wakes up the device. 4. T ap OK when done. To change t[...]

Learn the basics 2-21 To change the USB settings: 1. T ap > Settings . 2. T ap the Connections tab, then tap the USB Settings icon. 3. Choose a USB Client Function. • RNDIS - ( R emote N etwork D river I nterface S pecification) lets you send and receive data using the device when connected to another device. • Serial - enables the USB conne[...]

2-22 Chapter 2 To view the running programs: 1. T ap > Settings , then tap the System tab. 2. T ap the Memory icon, then tap the Running Programs tab to display a list of currently running programs. 3. If you wish to free some system memory currently used by the running programs, select a program then tap Stop . To stop all running programs, tap[...]

Learn the basics 2-23 Using simple applications Y our device includes several simple application that are useful in your day- to-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. T ap > Programs . 2. T ap an icon to launch a sp[...]

2-24 Chapter 2 Games T ap the Games icon to display the available games. Bubble Breaker The main objective of this game is to burst all the bubbles. T o 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[...]

Learn the basics 2-25 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: T ap the Solitaire icon to display a new game. If you wish to reset the game, t[...]

2-26 Chapter 2 Pictures & V ideos Use Pictures & Videos to view pictures and play back videos of various formats stored on your device or on a storage card. Y ou 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 T oday screen. Refer also to the online help on you[...]

Learn the basics 2-27 To use Auto Correct •T ap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust the picture. NOTE T ap Menu then Undo to reverse the last action made. T ap Revert to Saved to reverse all actions done on the picture. To rotate the picture •T ap Menu > Edit > Rotate from the Menu bar . Each tap of Rotate t[...]

2-28 Chapter 2 Checking Device Status Quickly view essentail device information such as storage usage and battery life by using Asus Status . To open Asus Status 1. T ap the Asus Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen. 2. A menu opens displaying general information about your device. T ap an item to access more options for that particu[...]

Synchronize and enhance 3-1 Chapter 3 Synchronize and enhance ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® ...................................................................... 3-2 What is ActiveSync ® ? ............................................................... 3-2 Installing ActiveSync ® on your computer ................................[...]

3-2 Chapter 3 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 [...]

Synchronize and enhance 3-3 Installing ActiveSync ® on your computer 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 A[...]

3-4 Chapter 3 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. W ait until th[...]

Synchronize and enhance 3-5 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 Wizar[...]

3-6 Chapter 3 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, [...]

Synchronize and enhance 3-7 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. T ap , Programs , then tap the ActiveSync icon to display the ActiveSync screen. 2. T o start synchro[...]

3-8 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. To display the synchronization options: • From the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer ,[...]

Synchronize and enhance 3-9 Installing other applications The Companion CD packs a variety of useful applications. Y ou 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 compute[...]

3-10 Chapter 3 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.[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 5-1 Chapter 5 Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 5-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Calendar ................................................................ 5-2 Creating appointments ............................................................. 5[...]

5-2 Chapter 5 Introduction Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar , Contacts, T asks, Notes, and Messaging. Y ou 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 ® Pocket Outlook 5-3 Creating appointments To create an appointment: 1. If you are in Day or Week view , tap your desired date for the appointment, 2. T ap Menu on the Menu bar then tap New Appointment . 3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. T ap to select the field. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to change t[...]

5-4 Chapter 5 Using the summary screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar , a summary screen appears. 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 Inbox or[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 5-5 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. NOTE To change the way information is dis[...]

5-6 Chapter 5 Creating contacts To 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 to 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 5-7 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 . T o show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box. 2. T ap Menu then Filter and select the type of contact that you wish to display .[...]

5-8 Chapter 5 T asks Use T asks to keep track of what you have to do. Creating tasks To 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 panel is open, you will ne[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 5-9 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 the section “Notes” later in this cha[...]

5-10 Chapter 5 Notes 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 created as a standalone recording[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 5-11 Creating notes To 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 p[...]

5-12 Chapter 5 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[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 5-13 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[...]

5-14 Chapter 5 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 . Y ou can mark t[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 5-15 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. T ap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it. T ap to select the sort order for the messages T ap and hold to display[...]

5-16 Chapter 5 Composing messages To compose a message: 1. T ap New to display a blank e-mail screen. T ap to show or hide the complete message header T ap to send the message Enter the e-mail address here T ype your text here 2. In the To field, enter the e-mail address of your recipient. Y ou may either type the e-mail address or select a name fr[...]

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 5-17 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[...]

5-18 Chapter 5 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. The folders you create and the messages you move will then be mirr[...]

Companion programs 6-1 Chapter 6 Companion programs ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ W ord Mobile .......................................................... 6-2 Creating Pocket Word documents ........................................... 6-2 Saving Pocket Word documents .............................................. 6-3 Opening an existing Pocket Word document ..[...]

6-2 Chapter 6 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 W ord W ord Mobile works with Mi[...]

Companion programs 6-3 2. T ap New on the Menu bar to display a blank document. 3. Use any of the tools in the input panel to type your text. Saving W ord 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.[...]

6-4 Chapter 6 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. 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 w[...]

Companion programs 6-5 Opening an existing W ord Mobile document W ord Mobile 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 Word Mobile document at a t[...]

6-6 Chapter 6 Excel Mobile Excel Mobile 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 have the m[...]

Companion programs 6-7 Creating an Excel Mobile document To create a new Excel document: 1. T ap , tap Programs , tap Excel Mobile . 2. T ap 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 Exc[...]

6-8 Chapter 6 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. T ap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to place the file. 5. T ap the down arr[...]

Companion programs 6-9 T ips for working in Excel Mobile T ake note of the following when working on large worksheets in Pocket Excel: • V iew in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. T ap V iew , then tap Full Screen . T o exit full-screen mode, tap Restore . • Show and hide window elements. T ap V iew , then tap the e[...]

6-10 Chapter 6 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[...]

Companion programs 6-11 V iewing 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. T ap Go to Slide to immediately go to a specific slide i[...]

6-12 Chapter 6 V iewing 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. T ap Custom Show then select the custom show you want t[...]

Companion programs 6-13 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: Y ou must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exch[...]

6-14 Chapter 6 Signing up To 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. 1. T ap Menu 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 address and password. T ap Sign In .[...]

Companion programs 6-15 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. To see others onli[...]

6-16 Chapter 6 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. NOTE To swit[...]

Companion programs 6-17 W indows 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 , then tap W indows Media . Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to copy di[...]

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Pocket Internet Explorer 7-1 Chapter 7 Internet Explorer Mobile ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 7-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Using Internet Explorer Mobile ........................... 7-2 Changing View settings ...................................................... 7-3 Browsing the Internet ..[...]

7-2 Chapter 7 Introduction Use Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile 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 7-3 2. T ap Menu > Home to display the Internet Explorer Mobile 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 To change View settings: 1. T ap Menu > View then select view options. T ap Full Screen , for example, to set explorer window to fu[...]

7-4 Chapter 7 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 [...]

Pocket Internet Explorer 7-5 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 right- click a specific mobile favorite item, then click Properties . In the Download tab, specify the number of links deep you want to[...]

7-6 Chapter 7 V iewing mobile favorites and channels To view mobile favorites and channels: 1. T ap Menu > Favorites 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 favo[...]

Pocket Internet Explorer 7-7 Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. T ap Menu > Favorites > Add/Delete tab. 2. T ap the Add button to show the Add Favorite screen. 3. T ype a name for the favorite that you wish to add in the Name field. 4. T ype in the URL address in the Address (URL) field. 5. Choose a folder wher[...]

Get connected 8-1 Chapter 8 Get connected ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 8-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Connect to the Internet ........................................ 8-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Connect to Work ................................................... 8-3 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Set up con[...]

8-2 Chapter 8 Introduction Y ou 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 e- mail and instant messages, and synchronize information using ActiveSync. Connections can be made using a modem , wireless network , or network (Ethernet) card . A modem co[...]

Get connected 8-3 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. Under My Work Network , set up either a modem, network card, wireless network, or VPN server connection. Refer to the section “Set[...]

8-4 Chapter 8 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. T ap > Settings > Connec[...]

Get connected 8-5 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[...]

8-6 Chapter 8 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 8-7 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[...]

8-8 Chapter 8 Infrared (IR) connection Setting beam options To set the beam options: 1. T ap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. T ap 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 Receiv[...]

Get connected 8-9 Sending infrared beams To send a file via infrared beam: 1. T ap 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 m[...]

Bluetooth ® 9-1 Chapter 9 Bluetooth ® ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introducing Bluetooth ® ................................................................ 9-2 Bluetooth icon .......................................................................... 9-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Bluetooth settings ................................................ 9-3 General ..[...]

9-2 Chapter 9 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 devi[...]

Bluetooth ® 9-3 Bluetooth settings To configure the Bluetooth settings: 1. T ap from the lower right corner of the T oday screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. T ap Bluetooth Settings . 3. T ap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings screen to make your desired changes. General Allows you to: • select the user profile • see the Blueto[...]

9-4 Chapter 9 Services About Displays the Bluetooth™ for Windows ® CE (BTW-CE) software information. T ap the Advanced button to display information about the individual software modules that make up BTW-CE. The information on this screen is not configurable. File T ransfer T ap File T ransfer from the Services list to customize settings. T ap A[...]

Bluetooth ® 9-5 Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager allows you to create, manage, and use Bluetooth to connect to remote devices. To launch the Bluetooth Manager: 1. T ap from the lower right corner of the T oday screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. T ap Bluetooth Manager . The My Shortcuts screen displays a list of pre-configured connecti[...]

9-6 Chapter 9 Bluetooth Connection Wizard The Bluetooth Connection Wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices. To launch the Bluetooth connection wizard: 1. T ap New from the Bluetooth Manager command bar . The Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen appears. 2. Select a type of connection that you wish set up. T ap Next . T ap Ca[...]

Bluetooth ® 9-7 Remote device services W ireless 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. T ap from the lower right corne[...]

9-8 Chapter 9 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 cel[...]

Bluetooth ® 9-9 Bluetooth File Explorer The Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file transfer connection is established. This service feature allows you to do the following operations: • Navigate the directory structure of the remote device •V iew the files and folders on the remote device • Create new folders on the remote[...]

9-10 Chapter 9 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 [...]

Bluetooth ® 9-11 To set a local folder for incoming files: 1. From the T ools menu, tap Set Local Folder . 2. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to go to your desired folder . 3. T ap OK to return to the main screen of Bluetooth File Explorer . Y ou will see the Local Folder field is updated to reflect the new folder selection. NOTE T[...]

9-12 Chapter 9 Send via Bluetooth Y ou 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. T ap , then either Contacts, Calendar , or T asks. 2. T ap and hold the item you wish to send to the remote device, then tap Send via Blu[...]

Bluetooth ® 9-13 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. Y ou may also modify a phone number before you dial. To di[...]

9-14 Chapter 9 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 p[...]

Bluetooth ® 9-15 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 [...]

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Using Wi-Fi ® 10-1 Chapter 10 Using W i-Fi ® ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introducing Wi-Fi ® .............................................. 10-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Accessing the Wi-Fi feature .............................. 10-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Using Wi-Fi .......................................................... 10-2 T urning on Wi-Fi ............[...]

10-2 Chapter 10 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 802.1 1b standard for wireless LAN, MyPal can connect at speeds of up to 1 1 Mbps to an access point (Infrastructure mode) or to another wireless device (A[...]

Using Wi-Fi ® 10-3 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. T ap Connect . The device connects to the selected network. Configuring wireless networks To configure a wireless network: 1. After selecti[...]

10-4 Chapter 10 To configure a network adapter: 1. T ap the Network Adapters tab. 2. Make your desired changes to the available adapters on the list. 3. T ap OK when done. Adding a wireless network If the device fails to auto-detect the wireless network you want to connect, you can add the network provided you know the wireless network settings. In[...]

Using Wi-Fi ® 10-5 2. T ap 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 [...]

10-6 Chapter 10 8. The created wireless network is displayed in the list of wireless networks. T ap the wireless network to connect. Network association To associate with one of the detected wireless networks: 1. T ap 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 t[...]

Using Wi-Fi ® 10-7 W i-Fi information Y ou can view the Wi-Fi information by tapping , and selecting Wi-Fi Information from the menu. NOTE Y ou can view the Wi-Fi information even when the device is disconnected from a wireless network. W i-Fi Status This tab displays the current state and link information of your Wi-Fi device, and allows you to r[...]

10-8 Chapter 10 Status This field shows the Wi-Fi connection status. • Connected - the station is associated with one wireless LAN device. This status also indicates the MAC address of the device. • Disconnected -a previous link existed but no beacon was received. The connection to the adapter is terminated. ESSID This field shows the Extended [...]

Using Wi-Fi ® 10-9 ESSID This column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search. CH This column shows the channel used by the wireless device. T able of icon indications Icon Indicates that the wireless network is an Access Point with disabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption an Access Poi[...]

10-10 Chapter 10 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 . BSSID This column shows the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the access poi[...]

Using Wi-Fi ® 10-11 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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Notices A-1 Appendix Notices ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Federal Communications Commission Statement .............................................................. A-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Canadian Department of Communications Statement .............................................................. A-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ UL Safety Notices .................[...]

A-2 Appendix 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[...]

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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