Asus A639 user manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started	1
Introducing MyPal	1
Installing and removing the battery	5
Connecting to a power source	5
Setting up GPS	6
Additional storage	7
Activating MyPal	8
Basic screens on MyPal	9
Chapter 2 Basics	11
Viewing system information	11
Entering information	11
Finding and organizing information	18
Using the File Explorer	18
Customizing your device	19
Using simple applications	27
Chapter 3 Synchronize and Enhance	31
Microsoft® ActiveSync®	31
Synchronizing your device	33
Chapter 4 Microsoft® Pocket Outlook	39
Calendar	39
Contacts	42
Tasks	45
Notes	46
Messaging	48
Chapter 5 Companion Programs	53
Word Mobile	53
Excel Mobile	56

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Contents MyPal A639 Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2631 First Edition JulyTable of Contents Get Connected BluetoothWi-Fi Internet Explorer MobileMyPal A639 specifications Package contents Getting Started Front featuresBack features Stylus GPS antenna Hold keyChapter Top features Side featuresBottom features GPS car kitHeadphone port connects to a headphone Pin device plug USB sync cable Setting up GPS To receive GPS signalTo use the GPS car kit Additional storage Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO cardPress the power button Activating MyPalCalibrating and activating your device Today screen Basic screens on MyPalStart menu Menu barPop-up menus To display the system information Entering text using the Input PanelViewing system information Entering informationTo use Letter Recognizer Word completion featureTo change options on the word completion feature To type with the soft keyboardTap Block Recognizer To use Block RecognizerTo use Transcriber To edit typed textTo convert writing to text Writing on the screenTo write on the screen To edit your writingTips for getting good writing recognition Drawing on the screen To create a drawingTo edit your drawing Recording a message To create a recordingTap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar Using the File Explorer Using the Search functionFinding and organizing information Changing the date and time To change the date and time settingsTo change the alarm settings Customizing your deviceSetting a password Changing the start menuChanging the owner information Landscape orientation Tap Settings System tab Screen iconChanging the screen display orientation Portrait orientationChanging the button assignments Changing the screen themeTo customize the button setttings Using Mode Switcher and Task SwitcherTo customize Mode Switcher To enable Task SwitcherTap Settings System tab Backlight icon Setting the backlightChanging the battery power settings To change the battery power settingsSelecting sounds and notifications Changing the audio settingsTo change the Audio settings To change the Microphone settingsTo change the USB charging mode Changing the wakeup settingsChanging the USB settings To change the USB settingsChanging the memory settings Using simple applicationsBubble Breaker CalculatorGames Pictures & VideosTo save the picture To use Auto CorrectTo rotate the picture To crop the pictureTo open Asus Status To change Asus Status settingsSetting Checking Device StatusSynchronize and Enhance Microsoft ActiveSyncInstalling ActiveSync on your computer To install ActiveSync on your computerTurn on your computer and monitor Connecting your device to a computer Setting up a sync relationshipSynchronizing your device Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setup To set up a sync relationshipChecking synchronized information Manually initiating synchronization To manually initiate synchronizationTap Programs ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen Synchronization options To display the synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize Chapter Microsoft Pocket Outlook CalendarCreating appointments To create an appointmentTap Menu New Appointment To schedule a meeting Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To create a meeting requestTap Contacts New ContactsCreating contacts To create a contactUsing the summary screen Finding a contact To create a task Using the input panel, enter a descriptionTasks Creating tasksUsing the summary screen Tap Programs Notes Menu Options To set the default input mode for entering note textCreating notes To create a noteDuring synchronization Connecting directly to an e-mail serverMessaging Synchronizing e-mail messagesMicrosoft Pocket Outlook Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it Reading messages in InboxComposing messages To compose a messageTap New to display a blank e-mail screen To save composed messages Managing e-mail messages and foldersCompanion Programs Word MobileCreating Word Mobile documents To create a new Word documentWhen 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 documentTo zoom in or out of a document Excel MobileViewing documents Creating an Excel Mobile documentTo rename/move a file Opening an existing Excel Mobile documentSaving an Excel Mobile document To save an Excel Mobile documentTips for working in Excel Mobile PowerPoint MobileOpening a PowerPoint presentation file For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap HelpTo go to the previous or next slide Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile fileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file Viewing a Custom Show slideshowTo open MSN Messenger Setting show optionsPocket MSN To use Pocket MSNTap the Tap here to sign in link Tap Sign In or Menu Sign To sign in to MSN Messenger serviceSigning up in MSN Messenger MSN Messenger contactsChatting with contacts Tap Programs Pocket MSN MSN Hotmail Using MSN HotmailTo open MSN Hotmail Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN HotmailWindows Media Player for Pocket PC Using Internet Explorer Mobile To launch Internet Explorer MobileInternet Explorer Mobile Favorite links Changing View settingsMobile Favorites folder Browsing the InternetMobile Favorites To create a mobile favoriteTo change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box Viewing mobile favorites and channels Saving device memoryTo view mobile favorites and channels Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tab Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite To add a folderTo connect to the Internet Connecting to the InternetModem connections Connecting to WorkSetting up connections To set up a modem connectionVPN server connections Proxy server settingsTo set up a VPN server connection To change proxy server settingsTo set up a network card Ending a connectionNetwork card connections Setting up a WAP gateway Using dialing rulesTap Advanced WAP Tap Connect Get Connected Using Terminal Services ClientTo connect and have remote access to a computer On your Pocket PC, tap Programs Terminal Services ClientInfrared IR connection Navigating within Terminal Services ClientLogging off or disconnecting from the remote computer Setting beam optionsTo send a file via infrared beam Receiving infrared beamsSending infrared beams To receive a file via infrared beamUsing Bluetooth BluetoothGeneral Bluetooth settingsTo configure Bluetooth settings AccessibilityServices To launch the Bluetooth Connection Wizard Bluetooth ManagerBluetooth Connection Wizard To open the Bluetooth ManagerTo configure the Bluetooth Serial Port Remote device servicesWireless serial port To access Business Card ExchangeConnection Bluetooth File ExplorerTo set up Dial-up Networking Dial-up networkingTo send a file to the remote device Bluetooth File Explorer menusTo change the remote device folder To create a folder on 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 To dial via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothDial via Bluetooth To send data via BluetoothBluetooth Personal Area Network To set up a Bluetooth personal area networkBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network Tap Finish Setting up ActiveSync via BluetoothFollow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup To join a personal networkTap Enable Wi-Fi Using Wi-FiTurning on Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-FiTo configure a network adapter Configuring wireless networksAdding a wireless network To configure a wireless networkTapping Settings Connections tab Network Cards Wireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tapAdd New Wi-Fi Manager Wi-Fi StatusThere are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager Setting IP InfoSite Survey Table of icon indications Icon Indicates that the wireless network isCanadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementReplaceable batteries UL Safety NoticesOperator access with a tool Equipment for restricted access locations15.21 Checklist of Regulatory StatementSafety Information