Asus MYPAL A730W Manual

MyPal A730W

Handbook

E1810

First edition V1

November 2004

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Contents at a glance

This handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS® MyPal A730W Pocket PC.

• Chapter 1 - Get started! .............................................	1-1
This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A730W 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
A730W. 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 4 - ASUS® Programs ....................................	4-1
	This chapter introduces the ASUS proprietary programs that
	came with your device.
•	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.

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• Chapter 7 - Pocket Internet Explorer ........................	7-1
This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet
Explorer, Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive
service.

•	Chapter 8 - Get connected ........................................	8-1
	This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the
	Internet, and for transferring data using infrared (IR).
•	Chapter 9 - Bluetooth® ........................................................................	9-1
	This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth
	feature built-in the device.
•	Chapter 10 - Using Wi-Fi® .............................................................	10-1
	This chapter provides information on using the Wi-Fi® feature
	built-in the device.
•	Appendix - Notices ...................................................	A-1
	This part includes the safety notices and regulations.

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MyPal A730W specifications

	Processor	Intel® PXA270 520 MHz
	Operating
		Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second
	system	Edition
	Memory
		64 MB Flash ROM
		128 MB SDRAM (107 MB user accessible)
	Display
		3.7-inch, brilliant transflective LCD
		65,536 colors, 16-bit display
		VGA 640 x 480 resolution
	Battery
		1100 mAh Lithium Ion
		Built-in backup battery 20mAh
	Card slot
		CompactFlash Type II card slot (3.3V)
		SD card slot (3.3V) (for SD memory cards and
		SDIO interface cards)
	Connection
		Wi-Fi® (IEEE 802.11b)
		Bluetooth® v1.1
		Infrared 115.2 Kbps
	Audio
		3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
		Built-in microphone and speaker
	Camera
		Built-in 1.3 Megapixel resolution
		ASUS Camera interface program
	Size
		117.5 mm x 72.8 mm x 16.9 mm (L x W x H)
		4.63 in. x 2.87 in. x 0.66 in. (L x W x H)
	Weight
		170 g

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Package contents

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 items

•ASUS MyPal A730W

•Cradle

•USB sync cable

•AC adapter/power cable

Input	:	100V ~ 240V
Output	:	5V 2.4A 10W

•1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery

•Stylus

•Protection case

•Microsoft® Companion CD

•Bonus CD

•Handbook

•Quick Start Guide

•Warranty card

Optional accessories

•Stylus

•Car charger

•Leather protection case

•Traveling USB sync cable

•Traveling USB host cable

•Traveling serial cable

•AC adapter/power cable (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE)

•GPS solution kit

•Bluetooth® GPS solution kit

•Extension battery (1800 mAh)

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Chapter 1

Get started!

♦	Introducing MyPal ................................................	1-2
	Front features ...........................................................................	1-2
	Back features ...........................................................................	1-4
	Side features ............................................................................	1-5
	Top features .............................................................................	1-6
	Bottom features ........................................................................	1-6
	The stylus .................................................................................	1-7
	The cradle ................................................................................	1-7

♦	Setting up MyPal ...................................................	1-8
	Removing and replacing the back cover ..................................	1-8
	Installing and removing the battery ........................................	1-10
	Placing on the cradle ..............................................................	1-11
	Connecting the AC adapter ....................................................	1-12

♦	Additional storage ..............................................	1-13
	Installing and removing an SD card .......................................	1-13
	Installing and removing a CF card .........................................	1-14
♦	Activating MyPal .................................................	1-15
♦	Basic screens on MyPal .....................................	1-16
	Today screen ..........................................................................	1-16
	Start menu .............................................................................	1-17
	Command bar ........................................................................	1-17
	Pop-up menus ........................................................................	1-18

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Introducing MyPal

The ASUS® MyPal A730W is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 520 MHz Intel® PXA270 processor, equipped with 128 MB SDRAM and 64 MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 2003 Second Edition plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket!

Front features

Bluetooth LED

Power LED

Wi-Fi LED

LCD touch screen

ASUS Launcher button	Tasks button
Calendar button	Contacts button
Microphone	4-way Navigation button

Launch 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 LED - lights up blue when the Bluetooth® feature is ON.

•Wi-Fi LED - lights up blue when the Wi-Fi feature is ON.

•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.

•Microphone - magnifies your sound recording.

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•ASUS Launcher button

-While in the main screen (Today screen), press once to start the ASUS Launcher program

-While in the main screen (Today screen), press and hold for several seconds to launch the ASUS Camera program

-While recording a video (ASUS Camera recorder mode), press once to stop recording. See the section “Recorder functions” on page 4-13 for more information on video recording.

•Calendar button

-While in the main screen (Today screen), press once to launch the calendar program

-While in camera preview (ASUS Camera photo mode), press once to turn on the photo frame selection feature and display the first available frame. A different frame appears whenever you press the button. The feature is turned off after the last available frame is displayed. See the section “Photo menus” on page 4-16 for details on changing photo settings.

•Contacts button

-While in the main screen (Today screen), press once to launch your contacts list

-While in camera preview (ASUS Camera photo/recorder mode), press once to change the capture mode (lighting effects). The capture mode changes whenever you press the button. See the section “Photo menus” on page 4-16 for details on changing photo settings.

•Tasks button

-While in the main screen (Today screen), press once to launch your tasks list

-While in camera preview (ASUS Camera photo/recorder mode), press once to change the image capture resolution (default is 640*480 pixels). The resolution changes whenever you press the button. See the section “Photo menus” on page 4-16 for details on changing photo settings.

•4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. This button allows you to move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up or down, left or right.

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•Launch button - functions like the enter/return key on a keyboard.

-Press once to launch a selected program, list folders contents, or open a file.

-While in camera preview (ASUS Camera photo/recorder mode), press once to turn the camera flash on, press again to turn the flash off.

Back features

Camera lens

Camera flash

Speaker

Back cover

•Camera lens - allows you to focus and take a photo or video of a subject.

CAUTION! DO NOT touch the camera lens!

•Camera flash - provides additional light when capturing videos or images. You can turn the flash on or off while in the ASUS Camcorder interface. Refer to Chapter 4 for information.

•Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the device.

•Back cover - provides protection to the internal parts of the device.

NOTE The back cover is removable, and allows you to remove or replace the main battery. Refer to section “Setting up MyPal” on page 1-8 for instructions.

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Side features

Left side

Right side

Power button/

Backlight button

Camera/Notes/Record button

Back cover latch

•Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press the button quickly. Press and hold the button for a few seconds to turn the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery power.

NOTE Press the Power button and the Tasks button simultaneously if you wish to launch the Align Screen function.

•Camera / Notes /Record button

-While in the main screen (Today screen), press once to launch the Notes program.

-While in the Notes program, press and hold to start recording, release to stop recording.

-While in the ASUS Camcorder program, press once to take a photo shot (Photo capture mode); or press once to start recording a video, press again to stop recording (Video recorder mode)

•Back cover latch - secures the back cover to the main unit.

NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled when you remove the back cover. You can only turn on the power when the back cover is installed to the unit.

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Top features

Headphone jack						CF card slot

Infrared (IR) port

SD card slot

•Headphone jack - connects a headphone.

•CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card.

•SD card slot - accommodates an SD memory card or an SDIO interface card (e.g. 802.11b, Bluetooth® , GPS, camera, barcode scanner, etc.)

•Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device with an IR port.

Bottom features

Cradle connector /			Stylus
Sync cable connector
		Reset switch

•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.

•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 this switch to reset the system.

NOTE To perform a hard reset, press and hold the power button while you press the tip of the stylus on the reset switch. A hard reset restores the original configuration of your device and erases all data. Back up your data before performing a hard reset!

•Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen.

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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. From the pop-up menu, tap the action that you wish to perform.

Slide out the stylus from the compartment

The cradle

The cradle has four key parts.

•Device connector - holds the device on the cradle, and functions as a synchronization interface. This is a 26-pin connector that matches the connector on the bottom of the device.

•Stylus holder - provides a convenient place for the stylus when the device is on the cradle.

•USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC.

•Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter.

Device connector	USB connector
	Stylus holder
	Power connector

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Setting up MyPal

Removing and replacing the back cover

To remove the back cover:

1. Locate the latch on the right side of the device, then use the stylus to push the latch toward the “unlocked” icon.

2. Carefully slide the cover downward until it is disengaged from the device.

NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled when you remove the back cover. You can only turn on the power when the back cover is installed to the unit.

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To replace the back cover:

1. Carefully slide the cover from the bottom of the device making sure that the side rails match the grooves on the side of the device.

Groove

Rail

(on inner side)

2. Use the stylus to push the latch toward the “locked” icon.

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Installing and removing the battery

NOTE You need to remove the back cover to access the battery compartment. Refer to the section “Removing and replacing the back cover” on page 1-8 for instructions.

To install the battery:

1.Position and insert the right side of the battery with its notches matching the tabs on the right side of the compartment.

2.Press the left side of the battery to completely fit it into the compartment.

RESET

Tabs on the battery compartment

NOTE At this point, the bottom edge of the battery should fit the bottom edge of the compartment.

3.Push the battery upward until you hear the battery latch click, indicating that the battery is locked in place and the battery contacts matched the 4-pin connector on the compartment.

Battery contacts

Battery latch locked

NOTE In addition to the external battery, the device includes a

20 mAh built-in backup battery. The backup battery contains the original configuration of your device.

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To remove the battery:

1.Use the stylus to push and unlock the battery latch.

2.Push the battery downward to

disengage it from the battery contacts on the compartment.

3.Flip up the upper edge of the battery to remove it from the compartment.

Battery latch unlocked

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.

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Connecting the AC adapter

IMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device for the first time.

To connect the AC adapter without the cradle:

1.Connect the power cable to the jack on the sync cable adapter.

2.Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable to the 26-pin connector on the bottom of the device.

3.Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.

Pocket PC

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26-pin device plug	USB sync cable
Sync cable adapter
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AC adapter/ Power cable

NOTE The power LED (green) blinks and starts charging the battery as soon as you connect the power cable to a power source. See page 2-25 on how to display the battery power status.

To connect the AC adapter with the cradle:

1.Connect the power cable to the connector at the back of the cradle.

2.Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.

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Additional storage

Your device comes with two kinds of memory card slots for additional storage. The CF card slot supports multimedia cards. The SD card slot supports SD (SecureDigital) memory card and SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b, Bluetooth® , GPS, camera, etc.

NOTE You need to install an SD memory card or CF card if you wish to use the ASUS backup features.

Installing and removing an SD/SDIO card

To install an SD/SDIO card:

1. With the label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s name) face up, and the barcode/ serial number side face down, insert the card into the SD card slot.

Label side

NOTE An SD/SDIO card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the 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. SDIO cards usually have an extended part that protrude over the slot edge.

To remove an SD/SDIO card:

Press the card slightly until it ejects.

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Installing and removing a CF card

To install a CF card:

1.With the label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s name) face up, and the barcode/serial number side face down, insert the 50-pin female connector of the card into the CF card slot.

Label side

NOTE A CF card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the 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.

To remove a CF card:

Simply pull out the card from the slot.

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Activating MyPal

You need to properly calibrate and activate your device before using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus.

To calibrate and activate your device:

1. Press the power button.

Power button

The Align screen appears when you turn on the device for the first time, or after performing a hard reset.

NOTE To perform a hard reset, press and hold the power button while you press the tip of the stylus on the reset switch.

2.Use the stylus to tap the center of the cross to perform the align screen process. You may have to do this step a few times to properly calibrate.

NOTE To launch the Align Screen function at any time, tap , tap

Settings, then the System tab. Tap the Screen icon, then the

Align Screen button.

4.Follow the screen instructions until setup is complete.

5.When prompted, select your time zone.

6.When the Today screen appears, you are ready to use your device. Proceed to the next section for information on the basic screens on your device.

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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 may return to the Today screen any

time by tapping the icon. Then from the Start menu, 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 create a new item							Tap to display the Bluetooth menu
									Tap to display the Wi-Fi menu
									Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation
			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” on how to modify the current tasks or activities, or to add new items or information.

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Start menu

From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and help topics. To display the Start menu, tap the icon from the top of the screen.

Tap to open a program

Tap to open a recently used program

Tap to open the Programs menu

Tap to open the Settings menu

Tap to display the Help topics

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	Tap to select	Tap to display
commands	button commands	the input panel

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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 File Explorer to delete, copy, or beam an item.

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.

Tap outside the pop-up menu to close it without performing an action

Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appears

Tap the action that you wish to perform

NOTE The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs on your device; however, the pop-up menu items vary depending on the program or application.

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Chapter 2

Learn the basics

♦	Viewing system information ................................	2-2
♦	Entering information ............................................	2-3
	Entering text using the Input Panel ..........................................	2-3
	Writing on the screen ...............................................................	2-6
	Drawing on the screen .............................................................	2-9
	Recording a message ............................................................	2-10
♦	Finding and organizing information .................	2-12
	Using the Find function ..........................................................	2-12
	Using the File Explorer ...........................................................	2-13
♦	Customizing your device ...................................	2-14
	Changing the date and time ...................................................	2-15
	Changing the Start menus .....................................................	2-16
	Changing the owner information ............................................	2-17
	Setting a password ................................................................	2-18
	Changing the screen display orientation ................................	2-19
	Changing the screen theme ...................................................	2-22
	Changing the button assignments .........................................	2-23
	Setting the backlight ...............................................................	2-24
	Changing the battery power settings .....................................	2-25
	Selecting sounds and notifications .........................................	2-26
	Changing the audio settings ..................................................	2-27
	Changing the system operation settings ................................	2-28
	Changing the memory settings ..............................................	2-30
♦	Using simple applications .................................	2-32
	Calculator ...............................................................................	2-32
	Games ...................................................................................	2-33
	Pictures ..................................................................................	2-36

Learn the basics

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Viewing system information

Your device allows you to easily display the built-in specifications.

NOTE You can not change the information you see in the system information screens.

To display the system information:

1.Tap , then tap Settings.

2.Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen.

3.Tap the System Information icon to display the device specifications. This screen is displayed whenever you tap the Device Info tab.

4.Tap the Memory tab to display the device memory information.

5.Tap the Wireless LAN tab to display the wireless LAN information.

6.Tap the Others tab to display additional device information.

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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

•Use the Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from 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.

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 For a demonstration, open Notes.

2. Tap the keys with the stylus to enter information.

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Word completion feature

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 you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate.

To change options on the 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.

Tap here if this is the word you wish to use

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 a demonstation on using the Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.

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To use Block Recognizer:

With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those used 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 a demonstration 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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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 writing 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.

Write your text here

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.

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