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NOTE You will need to manually download content or set a schedule to keep the information updated on your desktop computer and device.

Before synchronizing with your device, in Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools > Synchronize. You will see the last time content was downloaded to the desktop computer, and you can manually download content if needed or set a schedule to automatically update contents. To set a schedule to update a specific mobile favorite, select a specific mobile favorite from the list then click Properties button. On the Schedule tab, you can set the mobile favorite to use a specific schedule to update its content.

You can add a button to the Internet Explorer toolbar for creating mobile favorites. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click View > Toolbars > Customize.

Saving device memory

Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimize the amount of memory used:

•In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options, turn off pictures and sounds, or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.

•Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Interner Explorer on your desktop computer, click Favorites > Mobile Favorites, then right-click a specific mobile favorite item you want to change, then click

Properties. In the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download.

Viewing mobile favorites and channels

To view mobile favorites and channels:

1.Tap Menu > Favorites to display your list of favorites.

2.Tap a Favorites page that you wish to view.

You 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 is dimmed. You need to synchronize with your desktop computer again to download the page to your device, or connect to the Internet to view the page.

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Contents MyPal A639 E2631 First Edition July Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedTable of Contents Internet Explorer Mobile BluetoothWi-Fi Get ConnectedMyPal A639 specifications Package contents Front features Getting StartedChapter Back featuresStylus GPS antenna Hold key Side features Top featuresHeadphone port connects to a headphone Bottom featuresGPS car kit Pin device plug USB sync cable To use the GPS car kit Setting up GPSTo receive GPS signal Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO card Additional storageCalibrating and activating your device Press the power buttonActivating MyPal Basic screens on MyPal Today screenPop-up menus Start menuMenu bar Entering information Entering text using the Input PanelViewing system information To display the system informationTo type with the soft keyboard Word completion featureTo change options on the word completion feature To use Letter RecognizerTo edit typed text To use Block RecognizerTo use Transcriber Tap Block RecognizerTo edit your writing Writing on the screenTo write on the screen To convert writing to textTips for getting good writing recognition To edit your drawing Drawing on the screenTo create a drawing Tap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar Recording a messageTo create a recording Finding and organizing information Using the File ExplorerUsing the Search function Customizing your device To change the date and time settingsTo change the alarm settings Changing the date and timeChanging the owner information Setting a passwordChanging the start menu Portrait orientation Tap Settings System tab Screen iconChanging the screen display orientation Landscape orientationChanging the screen theme Changing the button assignmentsTo enable Task Switcher Using Mode Switcher and Task SwitcherTo customize Mode Switcher To customize the button setttingsTo change the battery power settings Setting the backlightChanging the battery power settings Tap Settings System tab Backlight iconTo change the Microphone settings Changing the audio settingsTo change the Audio settings Selecting sounds and notificationsTo change the USB settings Changing the wakeup settingsChanging the USB settings To change the USB charging modeUsing simple applications Changing the memory settingsPictures & Videos CalculatorGames Bubble BreakerTo crop the picture To use Auto CorrectTo rotate the picture To save the pictureChecking Device Status To change Asus Status settingsSetting To open Asus StatusMicrosoft ActiveSync Synchronize and EnhanceTurn on your computer and monitor Installing ActiveSync on your computerTo install ActiveSync on your computer Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computerSetting up a sync relationship To set up a sync relationship Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setupChecking synchronized information Tap Programs ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen Manually initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization To select items to synchronize Synchronization optionsTo display the synchronization options Chapter Calendar Microsoft Pocket OutlookTap Menu New Appointment Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment To create a meeting request Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To schedule a meetingTo create a contact ContactsCreating contacts Tap Contacts NewUsing the summary screen Finding a contact Creating tasks Using the input panel, enter a descriptionTasks To create a taskUsing the summary screen To create a note To set the default input mode for entering note textCreating notes Tap Programs Notes Menu OptionsSynchronizing e-mail messages Connecting directly to an e-mail serverMessaging During synchronizationMicrosoft Pocket Outlook Reading messages in Inbox Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display itTap New to display a blank e-mail screen Composing messagesTo compose a message Managing e-mail messages and folders To save composed messagesTo create a new Word document Word MobileCreating Word Mobile documents Companion ProgramsTo save a Word Mobile document When you have finished editing your document, tap okSaving Word Mobile documents Opening an existing Word Mobile document To specify save optionsCreating an Excel Mobile document Excel MobileViewing documents To zoom in or out of a documentTo save an Excel Mobile document Opening an existing Excel Mobile documentSaving an Excel Mobile document To rename/move a fileFor more information on using Excel Mobile, tap Help PowerPoint MobileOpening a PowerPoint presentation file Tips for working in Excel MobileViewing a Custom Show slideshow Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile fileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file To go to the previous or next slideTo use Pocket MSN Setting show optionsPocket MSN To open MSN MessengerMSN Messenger contacts To sign in to MSN Messenger serviceSigning up in MSN Messenger Tap the Tap here to sign in link Tap Sign In or Menu SignChatting with contacts Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Hotmail Using MSN HotmailTo open MSN Hotmail Tap Programs Pocket MSN MSN HotmailWindows Media Player for Pocket PC Internet Explorer Mobile Using Internet Explorer Mobile To launch Internet Explorer Mobile Browsing the Internet Changing View settingsMobile Favorites folder Favorite linksTo change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box Mobile FavoritesTo create a mobile favorite To view mobile favorites and channels Viewing mobile favorites and channelsSaving device memory To add a folder Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tabConnecting to the Internet To connect to the InternetTo set up a modem connection Connecting to WorkSetting up connections Modem connectionsTo change proxy server settings Proxy server settingsTo set up a VPN server connection VPN server connectionsNetwork card connections To set up a network cardEnding a connection Tap Advanced WAP Setting up a WAP gatewayUsing dialing rules On your Pocket PC, tap Programs Terminal Services Client Using Terminal Services ClientTo connect and have remote access to a computer Tap Connect Get ConnectedSetting beam options Navigating within Terminal Services ClientLogging off or disconnecting from the remote computer Infrared IR connectionTo receive a file via infrared beam Receiving infrared beamsSending infrared beams To send a file via infrared beamBluetooth Using BluetoothAccessibility Bluetooth settingsTo configure Bluetooth settings GeneralServices To open the Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth ManagerBluetooth Connection Wizard To launch the Bluetooth Connection WizardTo access Business Card Exchange Remote device servicesWireless serial port To configure the Bluetooth Serial PortDial-up networking Bluetooth File ExplorerTo set up Dial-up Networking ConnectionTo create a folder on the remote device Bluetooth File Explorer menusTo change the remote device folder To send a file to the remote deviceTo set a local folder for incoming files To get a file from the remote deviceTo delete a file from the remote device To send data via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothDial via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkTo set up a Bluetooth personal area network To join a personal network Setting up ActiveSync via BluetoothFollow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup Tap FinishTo turn on Wi-Fi Using Wi-FiTurning on Wi-Fi Tap Enable Wi-FiTo configure a wireless network Configuring wireless networksAdding a wireless network To configure a network adapterAdd New Tapping Settings Connections tab Network CardsWireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap There are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager Wi-Fi ManagerWi-Fi Status Site Survey SettingIP Info Icon Indicates that the wireless network is Table of icon indicationsFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementEquipment for restricted access locations UL Safety NoticesOperator access with a tool Replaceable batteriesChecklist of Regulatory Statement 15.21Safety Information