Asus A716 инструкция обслуживания

MyPal A716 User ’ s manual[...]

ii Copyright © 2004 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 A716 Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Get started! .............................................................. 1-1 This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A716 Pocket PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize [...]

iv MyPal A716 specifications MyPal A716 package 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 . ** English version keyboard. Visit the ASUS website to c[...]

Get started! 1-1 Chapter 1 Get started! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2 Front features ........................................................................... 1-2 Side features ............................................................................ 1-4 T op features ...............[...]

1-2 Chapter 1 Introducing MyPal The ASUS ® MyPal A716 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 400MHz Intel ® PXA255 processor , equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 64MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft ® Windows Mobile ® 2003 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! Front features • Power[...]

Get started! 1-3 • Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press the button quickly . Pressing and holding the button for a few seconds turns the backlight on or off. Turning of f the backlight saves battery power . NOTE Press this button and the T asks button simultaneously if you wish to launch the Align Screen function[...]

1-4 Chapter 1 Side features • Power connector - connects the AC adapter cable. Use this connector if you wish to use AC power without the cradle. • Enter button - executes the selected application icon or command. • Back button - selects the previous application icon or command. This button functions like the left arrow on the navigation butt[...]

Get started! 1-5 T op features Bottom features • CF card eject button - releases the CF card from the slot. • CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card. • Headphone jack - connects a headphone. • SD card slot - accommodates an SD card. • Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide out the stylus from its[...]

1-6 Chapter 1 Back features The device has a removable external battery secured by a latch. If you wish to remove the battery , use the stylus to slide the latch toward the unlocked icon, then slide the battery downward. Without the battery , the back of the device appears as shown. In addition to the external battery , the device includes a built-[...]

Get started! 1-7 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 - [...]

1-8 Chapter 1 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 yo[...]

Get started! 1-9 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[...]

1-10 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 can display the T oday screen by tapping the icon. Then from the Navigation bar , tap T oday . As shown in the sample belo[...]

Get started! 1-11 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. C[...]

1-12 Chapter 1 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 pop[...]

Get started! 1-13 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[...]

1-14 Chapter 1 Additional storage Y our device comes with two kinds of memory card slots for additional storage. The CF card slot supports the multimedia cards listed under “ Optional Accessories ” on page iv of this manual. The SD card slot supports the SecureDigital memory card. NOTE Install an SD card or CF card if you wish to use the ASUS b[...]

Get started! 1-15 NOTE A CF card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly into the slot if inserted correctly . DO NOT force the CF card into the slot! Label side Installing and removing a CF card T o install a CF card: 1. Locate the card side with the 50-pin female connector and insert into the slot. The label side (usually the side with [...]

1-16 Chapter 1 T o remove a CF card: 1. Press the CF card eject button unti it pops out. (This button is normally pressed in and aligns with the top of the device.) Button is pressed in Button popped out 2. When the button has popped out, press it in again to release the CF card. (The button goes back to its “ pressed in ” position.) 3. Slide o[...]

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 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 Micro[...]

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. 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 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, using the built-in programs, 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 Per[...]

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 Using ASUS Launcher This program allows you the convenience of classifying your frequently used programs, and quickly launching them with just a few taps. T o access ASUS Launcher: 1. T ap , then Programs . 2. T ap ASUS Programs , then ASUS Launcher . NOTE T o quickly access ASUS Launcher , press the button (leftmost) on your device.[...]

Learn the basics 2-17 5. T ap Start Menu or Programs to display the default programs in them. NOTE Whatever category is selected, that category will be launched the next time you tap the AsusLauncher icon. T o edit the name of a default category: 1. T ap Name , and select a category that you wish to rename. For example, Programs . 2. T ap Category [...]

2-18 Chapter 2 T o customize an existing category: 1. T ap Editor , then Copy T o . 2. T ap Name , then Programs (or Start Menu) . 3. In the Programs screen, tap the program icon that you wish to copy . For example, Jawbreaker . A pop-up screen appears. 4. Select a target destination for the program icon. For example, Favorites . 5. Repeat steps 3 [...]

Learn the basics 2-19 T o remove programs from a category: 1. T ap Editor , then Remove . 2. T ap Name , then any of the existing categories. 3. T ap the program icon that you wish to remove. For example, the Calculator icon in the Favorites screen. The icon disappears from the screen as soon as you tap it. 4. When done, tap Remove then Launch to r[...]

2-20 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 2-21 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 [...]

2-22 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 2-23 1. T ap , then tap Settings . 2. T ap the System tab, then tap the Memory icon. 3. On the Memory screen, tap the Running Programs tab. 4. T ap the Stop All button, then tap OK . 2. T ap , then tap . A message appears asking you to stop other programs before running the backup utility . 3. T ap OK and stop all running programs.[...]

2-24 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 2-25 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 [...]

2-26 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 2-27 T o restore all data: 1. T ap , then tap Programs . NOTE If you saved your backup file into a CF memory card, you need to insert that CF memory card into the CF slot when restoring data. Otherwise, you will receive the message “ No storage devices are found! ” 2. On the ASUS Programs screen T ap the ASUS Backup icon. When [...]

2-28 Chapter 2 1. On the ASUS Backup screen, tap PIM Data . 2. When prompted, select the storage device ( Flash Disk or 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: 4. Select the backup file name (tap the arrow to list down other backup files, if any)[...]

Learn the basics 2-29 1. T ap , then tap Settings . 2. T ap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. T ap the ASUS Settings icon to display the system information screen. This screen is displayed whenever you tap the Info tab. ASUS Settings The ASUS Settings screen has four parts: Info, Multimedia, System, and IR. Each part includes [...]

2-30 Chapter 2 T o change the Audio settings: T ap the Audio tab to adjust the volume, balance, treble, and bass settings. Drag the slider to the left or to the right until you achieve your desired sound output. T ap the Default button to restore the default audio settings. 1. T ap the Display tab. 2. Set the degree of brightness while on battery p[...]

Learn the basics 2-31 T o change the operation Mode: 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 [...]

2-32 Chapter 2 T ap the W akeup tab to enable or disable the wakeup feature. Checking the box opposite T urn on power when a program button is pressed to enable the the feature. Pressing any one of the function buttons on the front panel wakes up the device. T o change the W akeup sources: T ap the IR tab to display the selection. Click FIR for a m[...]

Learn the basics 2-33 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 , ASUS Launcher , and WiFiME program [...]

2-34 Chapter 2 Calculator T ap the Calculator icon to use the calculator . File Explorer T ap the File Explorer icon to access your files. See page 2-12. Microsoft Reader T ap the Microsoft Reader icon to download and read online books. See Chapter 5.[...]

Learn the basics 2-35 MSN Messenger T ap the MSN Messenger icon to use the service. See Chapter 5. Pocket MSN T ap the Pocket MSN icon to get connected to the Internet through the Pocket Internet Explorer . See Chapter 6. Pocket W ord T ap the Pocket Word icon to create Pocket W ord documents. See Chpater 5.[...]

2-36 Chapter 2 Pocket Excel T ap the Pocket Excel icon to create spreadsheet documents. See Chapter 5. 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 conne[...]

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.[...]

3-12 Chapter 3[...]

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 to select the field. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5. Enter other desired information.[...]

4-4 Chapter 4 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 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. Unread messages are displayed boldface. T ap to select the sort order for the messages T ap and hold to display a pop-up menu o[...]

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[...]

4-18 Chapter 4[...]

Companion programs 5-1 Chapter 5 Companion programs ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Pocket W ord .......................................................... 5-2 Creating Pocket W ord documents ........................................... 5-2 Saving Pocket W ord documents .............................................. 5-3 Opening an existing Pocket W ord document[...]

5-2 Chapter 5 The companion programs consist of Microsoft ® Pocket Word, Microsoft ® Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger , 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 Microsoft W[...]

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 T ools . 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 d[...]

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 on 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 A vantGo 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 th[...]

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-5 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 favor[...]

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:[...]

6-10 Chapter 6[...]

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 Work Network , set up either a modem, network card, wireless network, or VPN server connection. Refer to the section “ Set u[...]

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 ® 8-1 Chapter 8 Bluetooth ® ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introducing Bluetooth ® ................................................................ 8-2 Bluetooth for Windows CE (BTW-CE) ..................................... 8-2 Bluetooth icon .......................................................................... 8-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Blueto[...]

8-2 Chapter 8 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 don ’ t need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. The d[...]

Bluetooth ® 8-3 Bluetooth settings T o 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 Bluet[...]

8-4 Chapter 8 File T ransfer Allows you to customize the settings for file transfers, and set the highest level directory on your device that remote devices can access. Refer to section “ Remote device services ” for more information. Information Exchange Allows you to customize the service settings, and set the default business card. Serial Po[...]

Bluetooth ® 8-5 Personal Network Server Allows you to customize the service settings for your personal network server . Refer to section “ Remote device services ” for more information. Audio Gateway Allows you to customize the service settings for the Audio Gateway . About Displays the Bluetooth ™ for Windows ® CE (BTW-CE) information incl[...]

8-6 Chapter 8 Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager allows you to create, manage, and use Bluetooth to connect to remote devices. T o launch the Bluetooth Manager: T ap , then tap the Bluetooth Manager from the Start menu. The My Shortcuts screen displays a list of pre-configured connections, if any . T ap New > Connect to connect to other dev[...]

Bluetooth ® 8-7 Bluetooth connection wizard The Bluetooth connection wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices. T o launch the Bluetooth connection wizard: 1. T ap 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[...]

8-8 Chapter 8 Business Card Exchange The Business Card Exchange function allows you to: • send your business card to a remote device • receive a business card from a remote device • exchange business cards with one or more remote devices T o launch the Business Card Exchange screen: 1. T ap from the Bluetooth Manager command bar . 2. Select t[...]

Bluetooth ® 8-9 Remote device services Wireless serial port Using a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical cable serial port connection between two devices. As with a physical connection, you have to configure the application that will use the serial port. T o configure the Bluetooth Serial Port: 1. T ap from the lower right corne[...]

8-10 Chapter 8 Dial-up networking The Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect to a rmeote 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 ce[...]

Bluetooth ® 8-11 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 • View the files and folders on the remote device • Create new folders on the remot[...]

8-12 Chapter 8 T o 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. T o send a file to the remote device: 1. From the File menu, tap Send a File... to display the Ope[...]

Bluetooth ® 8-13 T o 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 [...]

8-14 Chapter 8 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. T o send data via Bluetooth: 1. T ap , then either Contacts, Calendar , or T asks. 2. Highlight an item that you wish to send to the remote device. 3. T ap and hold the[...]

Bluetooth ® 8-15 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. T o[...]

8-16 Chapter 8 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 ® 8-17 T o join a personal network: 1. From the Bluetooth Manager , select New > Connect > Join a personal network . T ap Next . 2. On the wizard screen, select Join a personal network , then tap Next . The Bluetooth browser appears. 3. Select the host of the personal network, then tap Next to establish a connection to the personal[...]

8-18 Chapter 8[...]

Wireless LAN 9-1 Chapter 9 W ireless LAN ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Accessing Wireless LAN ..................................... 9-2 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Using Wireless LAN ............................................. 9-2 T urning on Wireless LAN ......................................................... 9-2 Configuring Wireless Networks ..................[...]

9-2 Chapter 9 Accessing Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN icon on your T oday screen allows you easy access to the Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) feature on your device. T apping the icon displays a menu that allows you to: • turn Wireless LAN on or of f • show the Wireless LAN info • change the ASUS Settings NOTE Y ou may not use Bluetooth ® and Wir[...]

Wireless LAN 9-3 3. From the list of detected wireless networks, select a wireless network to which you wish to connect your device. 4. Select either The Internet or Work for the network to connect your device. 5. T ap Connect . Configuring Wireless Networks T o configure a wireless network: 1. After selecting a network to connect your device, tap [...]

9-4 Chapter 9 Wireless LAN configuration Display the Wireless LAN information screens by tapping the icon, and selecting Wireless LAN Info from the menu. T o 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.[...]

Wireless LAN 9-5 IP Address Configuration This page shows the IP address details and allows you to renew the IP address when DHCP is used. Pressing the Renew button forces the Pocket PC device to refresh its server- assigned IP address. The process may take several seconds while the system updates the IP information. Wireless LAN Card Status This p[...]

9-6 Chapter 9 Icon WEP status none WEP disabled, no encryption WEP disabled but encryption is required. This status requires you to input the correct network key . WEP enabled, data is correctly encrypted/decrypted. WEP enabled but failed to enrypt/decrypt data. This status requires you to input the correct network key . Ad-hoc mode, WEP disabled. [...]

Wireless LAN 9-7 Site Survey This page allows you to search for available wireless networks near your device. T ap the Search button to scan all available wireless networks and display the results on your screen. ESSID This column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search. BSSID This column shows t[...]

9-8 Chapter 9 The following table describes the status icons that you may see on your screen while on the Site Survey screen. Icon Status Access Point (AP) Access Point with WEP enabled Access Point currently connected Access Point with WEP enabled currently connected Ad-hoc network Ad-hoc network with WEP enabled Ad-hoc network currently connected[...]

Wireless LAN 9-9 ESSID This column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) used in the profile entry . Connects to This column shows which network your device is connected, Work or the Internet . Pop-up menu items Item Action Move Moves the selected entry to a specified location Edit Edits the selected entry . A profile edit window appears[...]

9-10 Chapter 9 Statistics This page displays the statistics of your Wi-Fi device. Tx Packets This field shows both the current and accumulated packets the Wi-Fi device has transmitted. Tx Bytes This field shows both the current and accumulated bytes the Wi-Fi device has transmitted. Times of Retry This field shows the accumulated number of packets [...]

Wireless LAN 9-11 Power Management This page displays the statistics of your Wi-Fi device. Enable Power Saving Check this box to enable the power saving mode on the Wi-Fi device. Disable (uncheck) this feature for better system performance. Automatically turn off Wi-Fi • if not connected for When this box is checked, your Wi-Fi device automatical[...]

9-12 Chapter 9 WiFiME WiFiME is a program built-in your Pocket PC device that makes wireless networking even more convenient. This program allows you to turn on the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) feature on your device, and continuously monitor your wireless link status through the indicator icon on the task bar . The WiFiME pop-up menu provides you quick an[...]

Wireless LAN 9-13 IP Info This item shows the IP Address Configuration page of WiFiCfg. Rescan This item prompts the Wi-Fi device to re-scan (search for) all available access points (AP) or ad-hoc networks in the profile. Radio off This item turns of f the radio of the Wi-Fi device. About This item shows the Wi-Fi utility and driver version informa[...]

9-14 Chapter 9[...]

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 [...]

A-4 Appendix[...]