Asus A639 user manual Getting Started, Front features

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introducing MyPal

The ASUS® MyPal A639 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 416MHz Intel® XScale 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 A639 comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allows you to connect to wireless LAN and Internet. MyPal A639 has a single SD card slot.

Front features

Power/Notification LED

Launch button

Speaker

4-way Navigaition button

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/GPS

LED

LCD touch screen

Contacts button

Calendar button

Notes button

Mode/Task

Switcher button

•Power LED - shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; steady green when the battery is fully charged and the device is connected to an AC power source.

•Bluetooth/GPS/Wi-Fi LED - lights up blue when the Bluetooth® feature is on; lights up green when GPS is on; lights up red when Wi-Fi is on.

•LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive or edit data by tapping on it. The screen lumination is increased or decreased by changing the backlight settings.

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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 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 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 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 Changing the date and time To change the date and time settingsTo change the alarm settings Customizing your deviceChanging the start menu Setting a passwordChanging 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 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 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 InboxTo compose a message Composing messagesTap 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 documentSaving 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 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 To launch Internet Explorer Mobile Using Internet Explorer MobileInternet Explorer Mobile Favorite links Changing View settingsMobile Favorites folder Browsing the InternetTo 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 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 settingsEnding a connection To set up a network cardNetwork card connections Using dialing rules Setting up a WAP gatewayTap 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 delete a file from the remote device To get 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 BluetoothTo set up a Bluetooth personal area network 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 networkWireless 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 StatementReplaceable batteries UL Safety NoticesOperator access with a tool Equipment for restricted access locations15.21 Checklist of Regulatory StatementSafety Information