Asus A636, 632 manual Checking Device Status, To open Asus Status, To change Asus Status settings

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Checking Device Status

Quickly view essentail device information such as storage usage and battery life by using Asus Status.

To open Asus Status

1.Tap the Asus Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen.

2.A menu opens displaying general information about your device. Tap an item to access more options for that particular item.

To change Asus Status settings

1.Tap the Asus Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting...

2.Make the desired selections from the available items. You can remove items from the Asus Status menu by clearing the box beside the item in System Status.

3.Tap OK to make the changes.

NOTE If you clear the box beside the Show system status icon, the Asus Status icon will not show. To make the Asus Status icon appear again, Tap > Settings. Under the System tab, tap Asus Status icon.

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Contents MyPal A636/632 E1810 First edition July Copyright 2005 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents at a glance This part includes the safety notices and regulations MyPal A636/632 specifications DisplayPackage contents Setting up MyPal Activating MyPalFront features Introducing MyPalBack features Stylus GPS antenna Hold latchSide features Top features Bottom featuresStylus GPS car-mount kitGPS car-mount kit includes Setting up MyPal Installing and removing the batteryConnecting to a power source To connect the power adapter and charge the batterySetting up GPS To receive GPS signalTo use the GPS car-mount kit Installing and removing SD/MMC/SDIO card Installing and removing mini SD card for A632 onlyAdditional storage Flip open the mini SD card slot coverPress the power button Activating MyPalCalibrating and activating your device Basic screens on MyPal Today screenMenu bar Start menu Pop-up menusTap the action that you wish to perform Entering information Learn the basicsEntering text using the Input Panel Tap Settings System tab System Information iconViewing system information Entering informationWord completion feature To change options on the word completion featureTo type with the soft keyboard Tap Word Completion tabTo use Letter Recognizer To use Block RecognizerWrite anywhere on the screen To use TranscriberTo edit typed text Writing on the screen To write on the screenTo edit your writing To convert writing to textTips for getting good writing recognition Write neatlyDrawing on the screen To create a drawingTo edit your drawing StrokesRecording a message To create a recordingTap Programs Notes Using the Search function To use the Help featureFinding and organizing information To change the recording formatUsing the File Explorer Customizing your deviceTo use the File Explorer to find and organize files To see the available optionsTo change the date and time settings To change the alarm settingsChanging the date and time Changing the Start menusSetting a password To set a password for your deviceChanging the owner information To change the owner informationChanging the screen display orientation Portrait orientationLandscape orientation To change the screen display orientationTo enable the ClearType feature To change the screen text sizeChanging the screen theme Changing the button assignmentsTo change the screen theme To specify the items to appear on the Today screenSetting the backlight To customize the speed of your Up/Down button controlTo set the backlight Tap the Up/Down Control tabChanging the battery power settings To change the battery power settingsTap tap Settings Tap the System tab Changing the audio settings To change the Audio settingsTap Settings Selecting sounds and notificationsTo change the Microphone and Speaker settings To change the Wakeup settingsTap the Advance tab from the audio settings screen Changing the memory settings To change the USB settingsTo display the memory allocation Tap Settings, then tap the System tab To check the storage card memoryTo view the running programs Using simple applications To access the applicationsCalculator Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functionsGames Bubble BreakerTo play Bubble Breaker Tap the Games icon to display the available gamesSolitaire To play SolitaireTo change Solitaire options Pictures & Videos To use PicturesTap Menu, then tap Beam picture To use Auto Correct To rotate the pictureTo crop the picture To save the pictureTo change Asus Status settings Checking Device StatusTo open Asus Status Tap OK to make the changesSynchronize and enhance Synchronize and enhanceWhat is ActiveSync? For more information about using ActiveSyncMicrosoft ActiveSync For exampleInstalling ActiveSync on your computer To install ActiveSync on your computerClick Install ActiveSync, then click Install Turn on your computer and monitorConnecting your device to a computer Setting up a sync relationshipSynchronizing your device To set up a sync relationship Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setupChecking synchronized information Manually initiating synchronization To manually initiate synchronizationFor more information on synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap HelpSynchronization options To display the synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize To set synchronization scheduleInstalling other applications To install applications from the Companion CDClick Entertainment to display the available items Chapter Introduction Calendar ContactsTasks Microsoft Pocket OutlookIntroduction CalendarCreating appointments To create an appointmentUsing the summary screen Creating meeting requestsTo create a meeting request To schedule a meetingContacts Creating contacts To create a contactFinding a contact There are four ways to find a contactTasks Creating tasksTo create a task Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to doUsing the summary screen To change the Notes options Tap , tap Programs, then tap NotesMake your desired changes Click OK Creating notes To create a noteTap , then tap Notes Tap New to display a blank note Messaging Synchronizing e-mail messagesDuring synchronization Connecting directly to an e-mail server Chapter Reading messages in Inbox Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display itComposing messages To compose a messageTap New to display a blank e-mail screen Using preset messages Editing or adding preset messagesTo edit or add preset messages Managing e-mail messages and folders Saving composed messagesWord Mobile Companion programsPocket Word Creating Word Mobile documentsTo create a new Word document When you have finished editing your document, tap OK Saving Word Mobile documentsTo save a Word Mobile document To specify save options Opening an existing Word Mobile document Viewing documentsTo change the zoom option Excel Mobile Creating an Excel Mobile document Opening an existing Excel Mobile documentSaving an Excel Mobile document To rename/move a file With the document open, tap Menu, then tap FileTips for working in Excel Mobile PowerPoint Mobile Opening a PowerPoint presentation fileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile file To go to the previous or next slideTo zoom in on a slide Setting show options Set how you want to view PowerPoint Mobile filesViewing a custom show To view a custom showMSN Messenger To use MSN MessengerTo launch MSN Messenger Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN MessengerTo sign in to MSN Mesenger service Signing upWorking with contacts Chatting with contacts Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Chapter Internet Explorer Mobile Pocket Internet ExplorerUsing Internet Explorer Mobile To launch Internet Explorer MobileChanging View settings To change View settingsBrowsing the Internet To browse the InternetMobile Favorites folder Favorite linksMobile Favorites To create a mobile favoritePocket Internet Explorer Viewing mobile favorites and channels Saving device memoryTo view mobile favorites and channels Tap Menu Favorites to display your list of favoritesAdding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favoriteTo add a folder Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tabConnect to Work Get connectedConnect to the Internet To connect to the InternetSet up connections To set up a modem connectionTap Settings Connections tab Connections Connect to WorkProxy server settings To set up a VPN server connectionTo change proxy server settings VPN server connectionsTo set up a network card Network card connectionsSet up a WAP gateway End a connectionTap Advanced WAP Use dialing rules Setting beam options Infrared IR connectionReceiving infrared beams To set the beam optionsSending infrared beams To send a file via infrared beamBluetooth BluetoothIntroducing Bluetooth Bluetooth iconBluetooth settings AccessibilityTo configure the Bluetooth settings Tap Bluetooth SettingsServices AboutBluetooth Manager To launch the Bluetooth ManagerTap Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Connection Wizard Select a type of connection that you wish set up. Tap NextBusiness Card Exchange To launch the Business Card Exchange screenRemote device services Wireless serial portTo configure the Bluetooth Serial Port Tap , then the Bluetooth Manager from the Start menu Dial-up networkingTo use Dial-up Networking Bluetooth File Explorer Bluetooth File Explorer menusTo change the remote device folder To create a folder on the remote device To send a file to the remote deviceTo get a file from the remote device To delete a file from the remote deviceTo set a local folder for incoming files Send via Bluetooth To send data via BluetoothTap Menu Send via Bluetooth Dial via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothTap Dial Number Bluetooth Personal Area Network To set up a Bluetooth personal area networkTo join a personal network Chapter Using Wi-Fi Using Wi-Fi 10-1Introducing Wi-Fi Accessing the Wi-Fi featureUsing Wi-Fi Turning on Wi-FiConfiguring wireless networks To configure a wireless networkUsing Wi-Fi 10-3 Tap Connect. The device connects to the selected networkAdding a wireless network To configure a network adapterTo add a wireless network Tapping on SettingsUsing Wi-Fi 10-5 Network association 10-6Wi-Fi information Wi-Fi StatusUsing Wi-Fi 10-7 BSS Mode Signal StrengthStatus EncryptionUsing Wi-Fi 10-9 Site SurveyTable of icon indications IP Info RssiUsing Wi-Fi 10-11 10-12 Federal Communications Commission Canadian Department of Communications StatementStatement Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementUL Safety Notices Replaceable batteriesAppendix

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