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