Contents at a glance | Asus 632, A636 specs

Contents at a glance

This handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS® MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC.

• Chapter 1 - Get started!

1-1

This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize you with its many features.

• Chapter 2 - Learn the basics

2-1

This chapter will teach you the basic functions in MyPal A636/

632.You will learn how to enter, find, and organize information, customize the device, and use the bundled simple applications.

• Chapter 3 - Synchronize and enhance

3-1

This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize your device with your desktop computer. To further enhance your device, refer to the instructions on how to install other applications from the Companion CD.

• Chapter 5 - Microsoft® Pocket Outlook

5-1

This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft® Pocket Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging.

• Chapter 6 - Companion programs

6-1

This chapter includes information on Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, and Windows Media Player for Pocket PC.

• Chapter 7 - Pocket Internet Explorer

7-1

This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer, Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive service.

iii

Image 3

Asus 632, A636 manual Contents at a glance

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 Stylus GPS car-mount kitGPS car-mount kit includes Installing and removing the battery Setting up MyPal To connect the power adapter and charge the battery Connecting to a power source Setting up GPS To receive GPS signalTo use the GPS car-mount kit 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 Press the power button Activating MyPalCalibrating and activating your device Basic screens on MyPal Today screenMenu bar 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 Write anywhere on the screen To use TranscriberTo edit typed text 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 Recording a message To create a recordingTap Programs Notes 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 Changing the battery power settings To change the battery power settingsTap tap Settings Tap the System tab Selecting sounds and notifications Changing the audio settingsTo change the Audio settings Tap Settings To change the Microphone and Speaker settings To change the Wakeup settingsTap the Advance tab from the audio settings screen Changing the memory settings To change the USB settingsTo display the memory allocation Tap Settings, then tap the System tab To check the storage card memoryTo view the running programs 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 Solitaire To play SolitaireTo change Solitaire options Pictures & Videos To use PicturesTap Menu, then tap Beam picture 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 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 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 Installing other applications To install applications from the Companion CDClick Entertainment to display the available items 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 To change the Notes options Tap , tap Programs, then tap NotesMake your desired changes Click OK Creating notes To create a noteTap , then tap Notes Tap New to display a blank note Messaging Synchronizing e-mail messagesDuring synchronization Connecting directly to an e-mail server Chapter Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it Reading messages in Inbox Composing messages To compose a messageTap New to display a blank e-mail screen Using preset messages Editing or adding preset messagesTo edit or add preset messages Saving composed messages Managing e-mail messages and folders Companion programs Word Mobile Pocket Word Creating Word Mobile documentsTo create a new Word document When 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 document Viewing documentsTo change the zoom option Excel Mobile Creating an Excel Mobile document Opening an existing Excel Mobile documentSaving an Excel Mobile document With the document open, tap Menu, then tap File To rename/move a file Tips for working in Excel Mobile PowerPoint Mobile Opening a PowerPoint presentation fileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile file To go to the previous or next slideTo zoom in on a 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 Set up a WAP gateway End a connectionTap Advanced WAP 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 Bluetooth Manager To launch the Bluetooth ManagerTap 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 Remote device services Wireless serial portTo configure the Bluetooth Serial Port Tap , then the Bluetooth Manager from the Start menu Dial-up networkingTo use Dial-up Networking Bluetooth File Explorer Bluetooth File Explorer menusTo change the remote device folder 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 Send via Bluetooth To send data via BluetoothTap Menu Send via Bluetooth Dial via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothTap Dial Number 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 Wi-Fi information Wi-Fi StatusUsing Wi-Fi 10-7 Encryption BSS ModeSignal Strength Status Using Wi-Fi 10-9 Site SurveyTable of icon indications Rssi IP Info Using Wi-Fi 10-11 10-12 Federal Communications Commission Canadian Department of Communications StatementStatement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Replaceable batteries UL Safety Notices Appendix