Pocket MSN, Signing up in MSN Messenger | Asus A626, A696, A686

4. Select your desired options. When done, tap ok.

Pocket MSN

Pocket MSN on your device is an instant messaging program that allows you to:

•See who among your contacts is online and chat with them by sending and receiving instant messages.

•Access your hotmail account, if you have one, and send and receive e-mails.

To use Pocket MSN:

You must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account.

You must have a Passport to use the MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail® or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Once you have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or Microsoft Exchange account, you are ready to set up your account.

Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at http://www.passport.com. Get a free Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at http://www.hotmail.com.

To open MSN Messenger:

1.Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Messenger.

OR

Tap > Programs > Pocket MSN > MSN Messenger.

Signing up in MSN Messenger

To sign in to MSN Messenger service:

1.Tap the Tap here to sign in link.

OR

Tap Sign In or Menu > Sign In.

2.On the MSN - Sign In screen, enter your e-mail address and password.

Then tap Sign In.

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Contents

MyPal Pocket PC A626/A686/A696 E2775 First Edition September Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Bluetooth Wi-FiInternet Explorer Mobile Get Connected MyPal A626/A686/A696 specifications GPS Package contents Front features Getting Started Battery cover SD card slotExternal Antenna jack Left Side features Right Side featuresTop features Bottom features Connecting to a power source Installing and removing the batteryGPS car kit MyPal A686/A696 only Setting up GPS MyPal A696/A686 only To use the GPS car kit Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO card Additional storage Activating MyPal Press the power buttonCalibrating and activating your device Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Menu bar Start menuPop-up menus Entering text using the Input Panel Viewing system informationEntering information To display the system information Word completion feature To change options on the word completion featureTo type with the soft keyboard To use Letter Recognizer To use Block Recognizer To use TranscriberTo edit typed text Tap Block Recognizer Writing on the screen To write on the screenTo edit your writing To convert writing to text Tips for getting good writing recognition To create a drawing Drawing on the screenTo edit your drawing To create a recording Recording a messageTap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar Using the Search function Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To change the date and time settings To change the alarm settingsCustomizing your device Changing the date and time Changing the start menu Setting a passwordChanging the owner information Landscape orientation Default Tap Settings System tab Screen iconChanging the screen display orientation Portrait orientation Changing the screen theme Changing the button assignments Using Mode Switcher and Task Switcher To customize Mode SwitcherTo enable Task Switcher To customize the button setttings Setting the backlight Changing the battery power settingsTo change the battery power settings Tap Settings System tab Backlight icon Changing the audio settings To change the Audio settingsTo change the Microphone settings Selecting sounds and notifications Changing the wakeup settings Changing the USB settingsTo change the USB settings To change the USB charging mode Using simple applications Changing the memory settings Calculator GamesPictures & Videos Bubble Breaker To use Auto Correct To rotate the pictureTo crop the picture To save the picture To change Asus Status settings SettingChecking Device Status To open Asus Status Microsoft ActiveSync Synchronize and Enhance To install ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSync on your computerTurn on your computer and monitor Connecting your device to a computer Setting up a sync relationshipTo set up a sync relationship Synchronizing your device Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setup Checking synchronized information Manually initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization Tap Programs ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen To display the synchronization options Synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize Calendar Microsoft Pocket Outlook To create an appointment Creating appointmentsTap Menu New Appointment Using the summary screen Creating meeting requestsTo create a meeting request To schedule a meeting Contacts Creating contactsTo create a contact Tap Contacts New Using the summary screen Finding a contact Using the input panel, enter a description TasksCreating tasks To create a task Using the summary screen To set the default input mode for entering note text Creating notesTo create a note Tap Programs Notes Menu Options Connecting directly to an e-mail server MessagingSynchronizing e-mail messages During synchronization Microsoft Pocket Outlook Reading messages in Inbox Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it To compose a message Composing messagesTap New to display a blank e-mail screen Managing e-mail messages and folders To save composed messages Word Mobile Creating Word Mobile documentsTo create a new Word document Companion Programs 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 zoom in or out of a document Tap View Zoom, then select your desired percentage Excel Mobile Creating an Excel Mobile documentOpening an existing Excel Mobile document Tap Programs Excel Mobile Saving an Excel Mobile document Tips for working in Excel MobileTo save an Excel Mobile document To rename/move a file PowerPoint Mobile Opening a PowerPoint presentation fileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap Help Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile file Setting show optionsViewing a Custom Show slideshow To go to the previous or next slide To sign in to MSN Messenger service Pocket MSNSigning up in MSN Messenger To use Pocket MSN MSN Messenger contacts Using MSN Hotmail Chatting with contactsTo open MSN Hotmail Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Hotmail Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Tap to send the e-mail Remote Presenter Using Remote Presenter Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the connectionTo connect your Pocket PC to your PC/notebook To use the Remote Presenter Chapter Using Internet Explorer Mobile Changing View settingsTo change View settings To launch Internet Explorer Mobile Mobile Favorites folder Browsing the InternetFavorite links To browse the Internet Mobile Favorites To create a mobile favorite Saving device memory Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favoriteTo add a folder Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tab Chapter To connect to the Internet Connecting to the InternetGet Connected Setting up connections Connecting to WorkModem connections To set up a VPN server connection Proxy server settingsVPN server connections To set up a network card To change proxy server settingsNetwork card connections Setting up a WAP gateway When connected via modem or VPN, tapEnding a connection Tap Advanced WAP Using dialing rules Using Terminal Services ClientTo connect and have remote access to a computer On your Pocket PC, tap Programs Terminal Services Client Navigating within Terminal Services Client Logging off or disconnecting from the remote computerSetting beam options Infrared IR connection Receiving infrared beams Sending infrared beamsTo receive a file via infrared beam To send a file via infrared beam Using Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth settings To configure Bluetooth settingsAccessibility Services Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Connection WizardTo open the Bluetooth Manager Tap Bluetooth Manager To launch the Bluetooth Connection Wizard To access Business Card ExchangeBusiness Card Exchange Tap Menu Business Card Exchange from the Menu bar Remote device services Wireless serial portTo configure the Bluetooth Serial Port To set up Dial-up Networking Bluetooth File Explorer Bluetooth File Explorer menus To create a folder on the remote device To change the remote device folderTo send a file to the remote device To delete a file from the remote device To get a file from the remote deviceTo set a local folder for incoming files Send via Bluetooth Dial via BluetoothTo send data via Bluetooth To dial via Bluetooth To set up a Bluetooth personal area network Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network Setting up ActiveSync via Bluetooth Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setupTap Finish Bluetooth To join a personal network Chapter Using Wi-Fi Turning on Wi-FiTo turn on Wi-Fi Tap Enable Wi-Fi Configuring wireless networks Adding a wireless networkTo configure a wireless network To configure a network adapter Wireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap Tapping Settings Connections tab Network CardsAdd New Wi-Fi Status Wi-Fi ManagerThere are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager IP Info SettingSite Survey Icon Indicates that the wireless network is Table of icon indications Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement UL Safety Notices Operator access with a toolEquipment for restricted access locations Replaceable batteries Checklist of Regulatory Statement 15.21 Safety Information 100 A626/686/696 Asus contact information