ASUS A716 User Manual
MyPal A716
User’s manual
E1462
First edition V1
February 2004
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Contents at a glance
This user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently use
ASUS® MyPal A716 Pocket PC.
• Chapter 1 - Get started!.............................................................. 1-1
This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A716 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 A716. You will
learn how to enter, find, and organize information, customize the
device, and use the bundled ASUS utilities.
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• Chapter 3 - Microsoft
This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft
synchronize your device with your desktop computer.
• Chapter 4 - Microsoft
This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft
Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Inbox.
ActiveSync®........................................... 3-1
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ActiveSync® to
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Pocket Outlook ..................................... 4-1
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Pocket Outlook
• Chapter 5 - Companion programs............................................. 5-1
This chapter includes information on Pocket Word, Pocket Excel,
MSN Messenger, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, and
Microsoft Reader.
• Chapter 6 - Pocket Internet Explorer......................................... 6-1
This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer,
Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive service.
• Chapter 7 - Get connected......................................................... 7-1
This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet,
and for transferring data using infrared (IR).
• Chapter 8 - Bluetooth
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8-1
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This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth feature
built-in the device.
• Chapter 9 - Wireless LAN........................................................... 9-1
This chapter provides information on launching and using the
Wireless LAN feature of your device.
• Appendix - Notices.....................................................................A-1
This part includes the safety notices and regulations.
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MyPal A716 specifications
Processor
Operating system
Memory
Display
Removable battery
Card slot
Connection
Audio
Size
Intel® PXA255 400 MHz
Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003
64MB Flash
64MB SDRAM
Eastern languages, respectively)
3.5-inch, brilliant transflective TFT LCD
65,536 colors, 240x320 resolution
1500 mAH Lithium Ion
Up to 19-hour battery life*
CF card slot, SD card slot
Wireless LAN (802.11b)
Bluetooth
FIR: 4Mbps, SIR: 115.2Kbps
3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in microphone and speaker
138mm x 78mm x 17.6mm (L x W x H)
5.43in. x 3.07in. x 0.69in. (L x W x H)
(55MB /53MB user accessible for Western/
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Weight
According to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life Test
*
197g
MyPal A716 package
Your package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After
unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they
are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your
dealer or retailer immediately.
Standard package contents
• ASUS MyPal A716
• USB cradle
• USB sync cable
• AC adapter/power cord
Input: 100V~240V
Output: 5V 2.4A 10W
• Stylus
• Microsoft Companion CD
• Bonus CD
• User’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card
Optional accessories
• Stylus
• Car charger
• Foldable keyboard**
• Leather handheld case
• Traveling USB sync cable
• AC adapter/power cord (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE)
• GPS mouse
• CF GPS card
• CF FM radio card
• CF camera card
• Bluetooth GPS
• 3000 mAH Lithium Ion battery
** English version keyboard. Visit the ASUS website to check the availability of other language version keyboards.
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Chapter 1
Get started!
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♦ Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2
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Front features........................................................................... 1-2
Side features............................................................................ 1-4
Top features ............................................................................. 1-5
Bottom features........................................................................ 1-5
Back features ........................................................................... 1-6
The stylus................................................................................. 1-7
The cradle ................................................................................ 1-7
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♦ Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-8
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Placing on the cradle ............................................................... 1-8
Connecting the AC adapter...................................................... 1-8
Charging the battery ................................................................ 1-9
Activating MyPal ...................................................................... 1-9
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♦ Basic screens on MyPal..................................... 1-10
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Today screen.......................................................................... 1-10
Start menu ..............................................................................1-11
Command bar ........................................................................ 1-12
Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-12
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♦ Additional storage .............................................. 1-14
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Installing and removing an SD card ....................................... 1-14
Installing and removing a CF card ......................................... 1-15
Get started!
1-1
Introducing MyPal
The ASUS® MyPal A716 is truly a good companion wherever you go.
Powered by a 400MHz Intel® PXA255 processor, equipped with 64MB
SDRAM and 64MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft
Mobile® 2003 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need
in your pocket!
Front features
Power LED
Bluetooth/Wireless LAN LED
Wireless antenna
Power button/
Backlight button
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Windows
LCD touch screen
ASUS Launcher button
Speaker
Calendar button
Navigation button
Contacts button
Tasks button
• Power LED - blinks green when the battery is charging; steady green
when the battery is fully charged and the device is connected to an AC
power source.
• Bluetooth/Wireless LAN LED - lights up blue when either Bluetooth™
or Wireless LAN feature is ON.
• Wireless antenna - allows you to obtain signal and use the wireless LAN
feature.
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• Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press
the button quickly. Pressing and holding the button for a few seconds
turns the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery
power .
NOTE Press this button and the Tasks button simultaneously if you
wish to launch the Align Screen function.
• LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive, or edit data
by tapping on it. The screen lumination is increased or decreased by
changing the backlight settings.
• ASUS Launcher, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts buttons - allow you
quick access to commonly used programs.
• Navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys and the Enter key
on a keyboard. This multifunction button allows you to:
- move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by
scrolling up or down
- launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file by
pressing the center of the button
• Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the
device.
Get started!
1-3
Side features
Left side Right side
Enter button
Back button
Next button
Reset switch
Infrared (IR) port
Battery latch
Power connector
• Power connector - connects the AC adapter cable. Use this connector if
you wish to use AC power without the cradle.
• Enter button - executes the selected application icon or command.
• Back button - selects the previous application icon or command. This
button functions like the left arrow on the navigation button.
• Next button - selects the next application icon or command. This button
functions like the right arrow on the navigation button.
• 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
the switch to reset the system.
• Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device
that has an IR port.
• Battery latch - secures the battery to the unit.
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Chapter 1
Top features
CF card eject button
Headphone jack
SD card slot
CF card slot
Stylus
• CF card eject button - releases the CF card from the slot.
• CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card.
• Headphone jack - connects a headphone.
• SD card slot - accommodates an SD card.
• Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide out
the stylus from its compartment. Refer to the description of the stylus on
the next page.
Bottom features
Cradle connector /
Sync cable connector
• Cradle connector / Sync 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.
• Built-in microphone - magnifies your sound recording.
Built-in microphone
Get started!
1-5
Back features
The device has a removable external battery secured by a latch. If you
wish to remove the battery, use the stylus to slide the latch toward the
unlocked icon, then slide the battery downward.
NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled
when you unlock the battery latch. You may only turn on the
power when the battery is securely locked to the unit.
External battery
Locked icon
Battery latch
Unlocked icon
Without the battery, the back of the device
appears as shown.
In addition to the external battery, the
device includes a built-in backup battery.
The backup battery contains a copy of
your operating system settings.
The backup battery has an ON/OFF
switch. The default setting is ON for
normal operation. Slide the switch to OFF
only if you wish perform a hardware reset.
CAUTION! A hardware reset erases all of
your data!
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Switch for backup battery
Chapter 1
The stylus
The stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions on
a standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD touch screen to
open programs or execute commands.
• Tap. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select
options.
• Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select
text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
• Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions
available for that item. On the displayed pop-up menu, tap the action that
you want to perform.
The cradle
The cradle has three connectors.
• Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin connector
that matches the connector on the bottom of the device.
• USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC.
NOTE The USB cable/connector is not detachable from the back of
the cradle.
• Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter. This connector is
located at the back side of the cradle.
Device connector
Get started!
USB connector
Power connector
1-7
Setting up MyPal
Placing on the cradle
Position the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors and
carefully insert the device until it fits in place.
Connecting the AC adapter
• Connect the AC adapter cable to the connector at the back of the cradle.
Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 1.
• If you are not using the cradle, connect the AC adpater cable directly to
the power connector at the bottom of the device. Connect the power plug
to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Chapter 1
Charging the battery
Your device includes a rechargeable Lithium
Ion battery. You must charge the battery
before using the device the first time. The
battery starts charging as soon as you
connect the AC adapter to a power source.
Use the AC adapter to plug your device to a
power source whenever possible, especially
when you are using a modem or other
peripherals, using the device backlight,
connecting to a PC, or letting notification
light flash for extended time periods.
To display the power status, tap
Settings, System tab, and the Power icon.
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Activating MyPal
It is important that you properly calibrate and activate your device before
using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and
selecting menus.
Follow these steps to calibrate and activate MyPal.
1. Press the power button.
2. Use the stylus to tap the LCD touch screen to start the calibration and
activation.
3. At the prompt to align the screen, tap the center of the cross whenever
the travelling cross stops on the screen. You may have to do this step
several times to properly calibrate.
4. When done with the screen calibration, follow the screen instructions to
complete the activation.
• at the “Stylus” screen, tap Next to continue.
• at the “Pop-up menus” screens, perform the indicated operations.
• at the “Congratulations” screen, tap Next to continue.
• at the “Location” screen, select your time zone and tap Next to
continue.
• at the “Completion” screen, tap the screen to continue.
5. When the Today screen appears, MyPal is ready to use. Proceed to
the next section for information on the basic screens on your device.
Get started!
1-9
Basic screens on MyPal
Today screen
Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the
first time each day.
NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays
another program, you can display the Today screen by
tapping the
icon. Then from the Navigation bar, tap
Today.
As shown in the sample below, the Today screen lets you see at a glance
the summary of the important information for the day.
Tap to switch
to a program
Tap to set up or change network or modem connections
Tap to change volume or mute all sounds
Tap to display the date, time,
and your next appointment
Tap to change the date and time
Your day at a glance
Tap to display the Bluetooth menuTap to create a new item
Tap to display the Wireless LAN menu
Tap to view PC connection status
From the Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus to
display the details. See “Chapter 2: Learn the basics” to learn how to
modify the current tasks or activities, or to add new items or information.
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Chapter 1
Start menu
From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and Help topics.
To display the Start menu, tap the
Icon Program Description
icon from the top of the screen.
Tap to open a recently used program
Tap to open a program
Tap to open the Programs menu
Tap to open the Settings menu
Tap to display the Help topics
ActiveSync Synchronize information between your
device and your desktop computer.
Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create
meeting requests.
Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues.
Inbox Send and receive e-mail messages.
Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites, and download
new programs and files from the Internet.
Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings,
and recordings.
Tasks Keep track of your tasks.
Programs Tap to see additional programs installed in
your device.
Settings Tap to see items that you can customize or
adjust to your preference.
Get started!
Find Tap to find data in your device.
Help Tap to see the Help contents.
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Command bar
At the bottom of the screen is the Command bar. You can use the menus
and buttons on the Command bar to perform tasks in programs.
NOTE The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you
are using.
Tap to select menu
commands
Tap to select
button commands
Tap to display
the input panel
Pop-up menus
With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item.
For example, you can use the pop-up menu in Tasks to delete, copy, or
beam a task. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to
program. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item
that you wish to perform action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus,
and tap the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu
without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.
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Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appears
Tap the action that you wish to perform
Tap outside the pop-up menu to close it
without performing an action
Chapter 1
The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs in your
device. The pop-up menu items vary depending on the program or
application. For example, the File Explorer pop-up menu includes more
items than in Tasks.
Tap outside the pop-up menu to close it
without performing an action
Tap the action that you wish to perform
Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appears
Get started!
1-13
Additional storage
Your device comes with two kinds of memory card slots for additional
storage. The CF card slot supports the multimedia cards listed under
“Optional Accessories” on page iv of this manual. The SD card slot
supports the SecureDigital memory card.
NOTE Install an SD card or CF card if you wish to use the ASUS
backup features.
Installing and removing an SD card
To install an SD card:
1. With the label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s
name) face up, and the bar code/serial number side face down, insert
the card into the SD slot.
Label side
NOTE An SD card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly
into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the SD card
into the slot!
2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properly
installed, the SD card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.
To remove an SD card:
Press the card slightly until it ejects.
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Installing and removing a CF card
To install a CF card:
1. Locate the card side with the 50-pin female connector and insert into
the slot. The label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s
name) face up, and the bar code/serial number side face down.
Label side
NOTE A CF card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly into
the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the CF card into
the slot!
2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properly
installed, the CF card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.
Get started!
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To remove a CF card:
1. Press the CF card eject button
unti it pops out. (This button is
normally pressed in and aligns
with the top of the device.)
2. When the button has popped out,
press it in again to release the CF
card. (The button goes back to its
“pressed in” position.)
Button is pressed in
3. Slide out the CF card.
Button popped out
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Learn the basics
♦♦
♦ Entering information ............................................ 2-2
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Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2
Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-5
Drawing on the screen ............................................................. 2-8
Recording a message .............................................................. 2-9
Using a preset message ........................................................ 2-10
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♦ Finding and organizing information ..................2-11
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Using the File Explorer........................................................... 2-12
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♦ Customizing your device ................................... 2-13
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Adjusting settings................................................................... 2-13
Selecting sounds and notifications......................................... 2-15
Using AsusLauncher .............................................................. 2-16
Adding or removing programs................................................ 2-20
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♦ ASUS utilities ...................................................... 2-23
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ASUS Backup ........................................................................ 2-23
ASUS Settings ....................................................................... 2-29
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♦ Bundled programs.............................................. 2-33
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ASUS Programs..................................................................... 2-33
Games ................................................................................... 2-33
Calculator............................................................................... 2-34
File Explorer........................................................................... 2-34
Microsoft Reader.................................................................... 2-34
MSN Messenger .................................................................... 2-35
Pocket MSN ........................................................................... 2-35
Pocket Word .......................................................................... 2-35
Pocket Excel .......................................................................... 2-36
Pictures .................................................................................. 2-36
Terminal Services Client ........................................................ 2-36
Learn the basics
2-1
Entering information
You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways.
• Use the input panel to enter text using the soft keyboard or the Letter
Recognizer
• Write directly on the screen with the stylus
• Draw pictures on the screen
• Speak into the device microphone to record a message
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• Use the Microsoft
your desktop computer to your device
Entering text using the Input Panel
Use the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your device.
you can either type using the soft keyboard or write using the Letter
Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the
characters appear as typed text on the screen.
ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from
To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow
next to the Input Panel button to see your options.
Select an input method
Tap to display the input method options
Tap to show or hide the input panel
To type with the soft keyboard:
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Keyboard.
NOTE To demonstrate, open Notes.
2. Tap the keys with the stylus to enter information.
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Chapter 2
When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your device
anticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel.
When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the
insertion point. The more your use your device, the more words it learns to
anticipate.
Tap here if this is the word you wish to use
NOTE To change options on word completion feature:
1. Tap
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Personal tab.
4. Tap Input.
5. Tap Word Completion tab.
6. Make your desired changes.
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To use Letter Recognizer:
With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters on the screen with the
stylus as you would on paper.
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Letter
Recognizer.
2. Write a letter in the box.
When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on
the screen. For instructions and demonstation on using the Letter
Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
Learn the basics
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To use Block Recognizer:
With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar
to those use on other devices.
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Block
Recognizer.
2. Write a letter in the box.
When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on
the screen. For instructions and demonstation on using the Block
Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
To use Transcriber:
With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen
as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer,
you can write a sentence or additional information. Pause after writing and
let Transcriber convert the written characters to typed characters.
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Transcriber.
2. Write anywhere on the screen.
For instructions and demonstration on using Transcriber, with
Transcriber open, tap the question mark in the lower right corner of
the screen.
To edit typed text:
1. Select the text that you wish to edit using either one of the following:
• drag the stylus over the text
• tap twice to select a word
• tap three times to select a paragraph
2. Tap Edit on the Command bar and select an action, or use one of the
tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
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Chapter 2
Writing on the screen
In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the
Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use the stylus to
write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit
and format what you have written and convert the information to text at a
later time.
To write on the screen:
1. Open the Notes program.
2. Tap the Pen button to switch to the writing mode. The screen displays
blank space with lines to help you write.
3. Write your text.
Tap the Pen button and use
your stylus like a pen
NOTE Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen
button. See the documentation for that program to find out
how to switch to writing mode.
Learn the basics
2-5
To edit your writing:
1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until the
insertion point appears.
2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text to select it.
If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools, then Undo and try
again. You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it,
then dragging the stylus across the screen.
3. Tap Edit on the Command bar and select an action, or use one of the
tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
To convert writing to text:
• Tap Tools, then Recognize.
To select a zoom level:
• Tap Tools, then tap a zoom percentage from the options.
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The writing is turned into text
Chapter 2
If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of
alternates or return to the original writing.
1. Tap and hold the incorrect word.
2. When the pop-up menu appears, tap Alternates to display a list of
alternate words for the selection.
3. Tap the word that you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the
menu to return to the original writing.
Tap to return to your
original writing
Or, tap the word that
you want to use
Tips for getting good writing recognition
• Write neatly.
• Write on the line and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of
the “t” and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused
with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line.
• For better recognition, try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the
Tools menu.
• Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so
that the device can easily tell where the words begin and end.
• Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as
accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted.
• If you add writing to a word to change it after the word has been
recognized, the writing that you added will be included when you try to
recognize the writing again.
Learn the basics
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Drawing on the screen
You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen.
The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you
select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings
can be resized, while writing cannot.
To create a drawing:
1. Use the stylus to make a stroke three ruled lines high. A dotted box
appears.
2. Make your drawing in or touching the drawing box and crossing three
ruled lines. If the drawing does not cross three lines, it changes to writing.
The drawing box indicates the
boundaries of the drawing
Pen button
NOTE To easily work on or view your drawing, change the zoom
level by tapping Tools and selecting your desired zoom.
To edit your drawing:
1. Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle
appears. To select multiple drawings, deselect the Pen button, then
drag to select the drawings you want.
2. Tap and hold the selected drawing, then tap an editing command on
the pop-up menu or tap a command on the Edit menu.
3. Resize the drawing by deselecting the Pen button (if selected) and
dragging a selection handle to your desired size.
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Chapter 2
Recording a message
In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also
quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a
message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording
in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a standalone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to
include the recording in a note, open the note first. In the Inbox program,
you can add a recording to an e-mail message.
To create a recording:
1. Tap , then tap Notes,.
OR
Tap New, then Note.
2. Tap the Record icon from the command bar to display the recording
toolbar.
3. Tap the Record button (red button) to begin recording.
4. Hold your device with the microphone near your mouth or other source
of sound.
5. To stop recording, tap the Record button. You will hear two beeps. The
new recording appears in the Note list, or as an embedded icon.
6. To play the recording, tap it from the list, or if embedded in a note, tap
the speaker icon.
Indicates an embedded
recording
Learn the basics
Tap to begin recording
Tap to show or hide the
Recording toolbar
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To change the recording format:
1. In the note list, tap Tools then
Options.
2. Tap the Global Input Options link.
3. Tap the Options tab.
Mobile Voice is a 2.4KB audio codec.
It is the recommended format because
it provides good voice recording and
less storage space.
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
provides slightly better sound quality
but takes up 50 times more storage
space tham Mobile Voice recordings.
Using a preset message
When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert
preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a
message, tap My Text and tap your desired message.
NOTE You can add text after inserting a My Text message.
However, you have to add it before sending the message.
To edit a preset message:
1. Tap Tools, then Edit My Text Messages.
2. Select a message and make your desired changes.
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