Top features, Bottom features | Asus 632, A636 instruction

Top features

Stylus

External antenna cover

SD

Power button	SD card slot
	(SD/SDIO/MMC)

•External antenna cover - covers the external antenna port. If the GPS signal is weak, connect an external antenna to the port.

•SD card slot - accommodates an SD memory card, MMC memory card or an SDIO interface card (e.g. 802.11b, camera, barcode scanner, etc.)

•Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press the button quickly. Press and hold the button for a few seconds to turn the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery power.

Bottom features

Sync and power cable connector

RESET

Reset switch

Headphone jack

•Headphone port - connects a headphone.

•Sync and power cable connector - connects to the 26-pin female connector on the cradle. If you are not using the cradle, connect the 26- pin USB sync cable directly to this connector to synchronize your device with your computer.

•Reset switch - allows you to perform a soft reset in case the device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus on this switch to reset the system.

NOTE To perform a hard reset, press and hold the power button while you press the tip of the stylus on the reset switch. A hard reset restores the original configuration of your device and erases all data. Back up your data before performing a hard reset!

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Asus 632, A636 manual Top features, Bottom features

Contents

MyPal A636/632 Copyright 2005 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E1810 First edition July Contents at a glance This part includes the safety notices and regulations Display MyPal A636/632 specifications Package contents Activating MyPal Setting up MyPal Introducing MyPal Front features Stylus GPS antenna Hold latch Back features Side features Bottom features Top features GPS car-mount kit includes StylusGPS car-mount kit Installing and removing the battery Setting up MyPal To connect the power adapter and charge the battery Connecting to a power source To use the GPS car-mount kit Setting up GPSTo receive GPS signal Flip open the mini SD card slot cover Installing and removing SD/MMC/SDIO cardInstalling and removing mini SD card for A632 only Additional storage Calibrating and activating your device Press the power buttonActivating MyPal Menu bar Basic screens on MyPalToday screen Pop-up menus Start menu Tap the action that you wish to perform Learn the basics Entering information Entering information Entering text using the Input PanelTap Settings System tab System Information icon Viewing system information Tap Word Completion tab Word completion featureTo change options on the word completion feature To type with the soft keyboard To use Block Recognizer To use Letter Recognizer To edit typed text Write anywhere on the screenTo use Transcriber To convert writing to text Writing on the screenTo write on the screen To edit your writing Write neatly Tips for getting good writing recognition Strokes Drawing on the screenTo create a drawing To edit your drawing Tap Programs Notes Recording a messageTo create a recording To change the recording format Using the Search functionTo use the Help feature Finding and organizing information To see the available options Using the File ExplorerCustomizing your device To use the File Explorer to find and organize files Changing the Start menus To change the date and time settingsTo change the alarm settings Changing the date and time To change the owner information Setting a passwordTo set a password for your device Changing the owner information To change the screen display orientation Changing the screen display orientationPortrait orientation Landscape orientation To change the screen text size To enable the ClearType feature To specify the items to appear on the Today screen Changing the screen themeChanging the button assignments To change the screen theme Tap the Up/Down Control tab Setting the backlightTo customize the speed of your Up/Down button control To set the backlight Tap tap Settings Tap the System tab Changing the battery power settingsTo change the battery power settings Selecting sounds and notifications Changing the audio settingsTo change the Audio settings Tap Settings Tap the Advance tab from the audio settings screen To change the Microphone and Speaker settingsTo change the Wakeup settings To display the memory allocation Changing the memory settingsTo change the USB settings To view the running programs Tap Settings, then tap the System tabTo check the storage card memory Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functions Using simple applicationsTo access the applications Calculator Tap the Games icon to display the available games GamesBubble Breaker To play Bubble Breaker To change Solitaire options SolitaireTo play Solitaire Tap Menu, then tap Beam picture Pictures & VideosTo use Pictures To save the picture To use Auto CorrectTo rotate the picture To crop the picture Tap OK to make the changes To change Asus Status settingsChecking Device Status To open Asus Status Synchronize and enhance Synchronize and enhance For example What is ActiveSync?For more information about using ActiveSync Microsoft ActiveSync Turn on your computer and monitor Installing ActiveSync on your computerTo install ActiveSync on your computer Click Install ActiveSync, then click Install Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computerSetting up a sync relationship Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setup To set up a sync relationship Checking synchronized information Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help Manually initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization For more information on synchronization To set synchronization schedule Synchronization optionsTo display the synchronization options To select items to synchronize Click Entertainment to display the available items Installing other applicationsTo install applications from the Companion CD Chapter Microsoft Pocket Outlook Introduction CalendarContacts Tasks Calendar Introduction To create an appointment Creating appointments To schedule a meeting Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To create a meeting request Contacts To create a contact Creating contacts There are four ways to find a contact Finding a contact Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do TasksCreating tasks To create a task Using the summary screen Make your desired changes Click OK To change the Notes optionsTap , tap Programs, then tap Notes Tap , then tap Notes Tap New to display a blank note Creating notesTo create a note During synchronization MessagingSynchronizing e-mail messages Connecting directly to an e-mail server Chapter Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it Reading messages in Inbox Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen Composing messagesTo compose a message To edit or add preset messages Using preset messagesEditing or adding preset messages Saving composed messages Managing e-mail messages and folders Companion programs Word Mobile To create a new Word document Pocket WordCreating Word Mobile documents To save a Word Mobile document When you have finished editing your document, tap OKSaving Word Mobile documents To specify save options To change the zoom option Opening an existing Word Mobile documentViewing documents Excel Mobile Saving an Excel Mobile document Creating an Excel Mobile documentOpening an existing Excel Mobile document With the document open, tap Menu, then tap File To rename/move a file Tips for working in Excel Mobile To open a PowerPoint Mobile file PowerPoint MobileOpening a PowerPoint presentation file To zoom in on a slide Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile fileTo go to the previous or next slide To view a custom show Setting show optionsSet how you want to view PowerPoint Mobile files Viewing a custom show Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Messenger MSN MessengerTo use MSN Messenger To launch MSN Messenger Signing up To sign in to MSN Mesenger service Working with contacts Chatting with contacts Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Chapter Pocket Internet Explorer Internet Explorer Mobile To launch Internet Explorer Mobile Using Internet Explorer Mobile To browse the Internet Changing View settingsTo change View settings Browsing the Internet To create a mobile favorite Mobile Favorites folderFavorite links Mobile Favorites Pocket Internet Explorer Tap Menu Favorites to display your list of favorites Viewing mobile favorites and channelsSaving device memory To view mobile favorites and channels Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tab Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite To add a folder Get connected Connect to Work To connect to the Internet Connect to the Internet Connect to Work Set up connectionsTo set up a modem connection Tap Settings Connections tab Connections VPN server connections Proxy server settingsTo set up a VPN server connection To change proxy server settings Network card connections To set up a network card Tap Advanced WAP Set up a WAP gatewayEnd a connection Use dialing rules To set the beam options Setting beam optionsInfrared IR connection Receiving infrared beams To send a file via infrared beam Sending infrared beams Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth icon Introducing Bluetooth Tap Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth settingsAccessibility To configure the Bluetooth settings About Services Tap Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth ManagerTo launch the Bluetooth Manager To launch the Business Card Exchange screen Bluetooth Connection WizardSelect a type of connection that you wish set up. Tap Next Business Card Exchange To configure the Bluetooth Serial Port Remote device servicesWireless serial port To use Dial-up Networking Tap , then the Bluetooth Manager from the Start menuDial-up networking To change the remote device folder Bluetooth File ExplorerBluetooth File Explorer menus To delete a file from the remote device To create a folder on the remote deviceTo send a file to the remote device To get a file from the remote device To set a local folder for incoming files Tap Menu Send via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothTo send data via Bluetooth Tap Dial Number Dial via BluetoothTo dial via Bluetooth To set up a Bluetooth personal area network Bluetooth Personal Area Network To join a personal network Chapter Using Wi-Fi 10-1 Using Wi-Fi Turning on Wi-Fi Introducing Wi-FiAccessing the Wi-Fi feature Using Wi-Fi Tap Connect. The device connects to the selected network Configuring wireless networksTo configure a wireless network Using Wi-Fi 10-3 Tapping on Settings Adding a wireless networkTo configure a network adapter To add a wireless network Using Wi-Fi 10-5 10-6 Network association Using Wi-Fi 10-7 Wi-Fi informationWi-Fi Status Encryption BSS ModeSignal Strength Status Table of icon indications Using Wi-Fi 10-9Site Survey Rssi IP Info Using Wi-Fi 10-11 10-12 Statement Federal Communications CommissionCanadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Replaceable batteries UL Safety Notices Appendix