Asus A639 Customizing your device, Changing the date and time, To see the available options

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Customizing your device

You can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in programs, and installing additional software.

To see the available options:

Tap > Settings > Personal or System tab.

NOTE Tap and hold the slider on the right side of the screen to display other Settings icons.

Changing the date and time

To change the date and time settings:

1.Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon.

2.Under the Time tab, make your desired settings.

NOTE Tap the More tab and select Display the clock in the title bar in all programs to display the clock on the top right corner of the screen all the time.

To change the alarm settings:

1.Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon > Alarms tab.

2.Make your desired settings.

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Contents MyPal A639 Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2631 First Edition JulyTable of Contents Wi-Fi BluetoothInternet Explorer Mobile Get ConnectedMyPal A639 specifications Package contents Getting Started Front featuresStylus GPS antenna Hold key Back featuresChapter Top features Side featuresGPS car kit Bottom featuresHeadphone port connects to a headphone Pin device plug USB sync cable To receive GPS signal Setting up GPSTo use the GPS car kit Additional storage Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO cardActivating MyPal Press the power buttonCalibrating and activating your device Today screen Basic screens on MyPalMenu bar Start menuPop-up menus Viewing system information Entering text using the Input PanelEntering information To display the system informationTo change options on the word completion feature Word completion featureTo type with the soft keyboard To use Letter RecognizerTo use Transcriber To use Block RecognizerTo edit typed text Tap Block RecognizerTo write on the screen Writing on the screenTo edit your writing To convert writing to textTips for getting good writing recognition To create a drawing Drawing on the screenTo edit your drawing To create a recording Recording a messageTap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar Using the Search function Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To change the alarm settings To change the date and time settingsCustomizing your device Changing the date and timeChanging the start menu Setting a passwordChanging the owner information Changing the screen display orientation Tap Settings System tab Screen iconPortrait orientation Landscape orientationChanging the button assignments Changing the screen themeTo customize Mode Switcher Using Mode Switcher and Task SwitcherTo enable Task Switcher To customize the button setttingsChanging the battery power settings Setting the backlightTo change the battery power settings Tap Settings System tab Backlight iconTo change the Audio settings Changing the audio settingsTo change the Microphone settings Selecting sounds and notificationsChanging the USB settings Changing the wakeup settingsTo change the USB settings To change the USB charging modeChanging the memory settings Using simple applicationsGames CalculatorPictures & Videos Bubble BreakerTo rotate the picture To use Auto CorrectTo crop the picture To save the pictureSetting To change Asus Status settingsChecking Device Status To open Asus StatusSynchronize and Enhance Microsoft ActiveSyncTo install ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSync on your computerTurn on your computer and monitor Setting up a sync relationship Connecting your device to a computerSynchronizing your device Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setup To set up a sync relationshipChecking synchronized information To manually initiate synchronization Manually initiating synchronizationTap Programs ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen To display the synchronization options Synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize Chapter Microsoft Pocket Outlook CalendarTo create an appointment Creating appointmentsTap Menu New Appointment Creating meeting requests Using the summary screenTo create a meeting request To schedule a meetingCreating contacts ContactsTo create a contact Tap Contacts NewUsing the summary screen Finding a contact Tasks Using the input panel, enter a descriptionCreating tasks To create a taskUsing the summary screen Creating notes To set the default input mode for entering note textTo create a note Tap Programs Notes Menu OptionsMessaging Connecting directly to an e-mail serverSynchronizing e-mail messages During synchronizationMicrosoft Pocket Outlook Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it Reading messages in InboxTo compose a message Composing messagesTap New to display a blank e-mail screen To save composed messages Managing e-mail messages and foldersCreating Word Mobile documents Word MobileTo create a new Word document Companion ProgramsSaving Word Mobile documents When you have finished editing your document, tap okTo save a Word Mobile document To specify save options Opening an existing Word Mobile documentViewing documents Excel MobileCreating an Excel Mobile document To zoom in or out of a documentSaving an Excel Mobile document Opening an existing Excel Mobile documentTo save an Excel Mobile document To rename/move a fileOpening a PowerPoint presentation file PowerPoint MobileFor more information on using Excel Mobile, tap Help Tips for working in Excel MobileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile fileViewing a Custom Show slideshow To go to the previous or next slidePocket MSN Setting show optionsTo use Pocket MSN To open MSN MessengerSigning up in MSN Messenger To sign in to MSN Messenger serviceMSN Messenger contacts Tap the Tap here to sign in link Tap Sign In or Menu SignChatting with contacts To open MSN Hotmail Using MSN HotmailTap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Hotmail Tap Programs Pocket MSN MSN HotmailWindows Media Player for Pocket PC To launch Internet Explorer Mobile Using Internet Explorer MobileInternet Explorer Mobile Mobile Favorites folder Changing View settingsBrowsing the Internet Favorite linksTo create a mobile favorite Mobile FavoritesTo change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box Saving device memory Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels To add a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a folder Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tabTo connect to the Internet Connecting to the InternetSetting up connections Connecting to WorkTo set up a modem connection Modem connectionsTo set up a VPN server connection Proxy server settingsTo change proxy server settings VPN server connectionsEnding a connection To set up a network cardNetwork card connections Using dialing rules Setting up a WAP gatewayTap Advanced WAP To connect and have remote access to a computer Using Terminal Services ClientOn your Pocket PC, tap Programs Terminal Services Client Tap Connect Get ConnectedLogging off or disconnecting from the remote computer Navigating within Terminal Services ClientSetting beam options Infrared IR connectionSending infrared beams Receiving infrared beamsTo receive a file via infrared beam To send a file via infrared beamUsing Bluetooth BluetoothTo configure Bluetooth settings Bluetooth settingsAccessibility GeneralServices Bluetooth Connection Wizard Bluetooth ManagerTo open the Bluetooth Manager To launch the Bluetooth Connection WizardWireless serial port Remote device servicesTo access Business Card Exchange To configure the Bluetooth Serial PortTo set up Dial-up Networking Bluetooth File ExplorerDial-up networking ConnectionTo change the remote device folder Bluetooth File Explorer menusTo create a folder on the remote device To send a file to the remote deviceTo delete a file from the remote device To get a file from the remote deviceTo set a local folder for incoming files Dial via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothTo send data via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothTo set up a Bluetooth personal area network Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup Setting up ActiveSync via BluetoothTo join a personal network Tap FinishTurning on Wi-Fi Using Wi-FiTo turn on Wi-Fi Tap Enable Wi-FiAdding a wireless network Configuring wireless networksTo configure a wireless network To configure a network adapterWireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap Tapping Settings Connections tab Network CardsAdd New Wi-Fi Status Wi-Fi ManagerThere are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager IP Info SettingSite Survey Table of icon indications Icon Indicates that the wireless network isCanadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementOperator access with a tool UL Safety NoticesEquipment for restricted access locations Replaceable batteries15.21 Checklist of Regulatory StatementSafety Information