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