Asus MYPAL A730W User 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

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ActiveSync® to

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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
Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging.

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Pocket

• 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

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9-1

This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth
feature built-in the device.

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• Chapter 10 - Using Wi-Fi

This chapter provides information on using the Wi-Fi

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feature

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built-in the device.

• Appendix - Notices ................................................... A-1

This part includes the safety notices and regulations.

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MyPal A730W specifications

Processor
Operating

system
Memory

Display

Battery

Card slot

Connection

Intel® PXA270 520 MHz

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Microsoft

Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second

Edition
64 MB Flash ROM

128 MB SDRAM

(107 MB user accessible)

3.7-inch, brilliant transflective LCD
65,536 colors, 16-bit display
VGA 640 x 480 resolution

1100 mAh Lithium Ion
Built-in backup battery 20mAh

CompactFlash Type II card slot (3.3V)
SD card slot (3.3V)

SDIO interface cards)

(for SD memory cards and

Wi-Fi® (IEEE 802.11b)
Bluetooth® v1.1
Infrared 115.2 Kbps

Audio

Camera

Size

Weight

3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in microphone and speaker

Built-in 1.3 Megapixel resolution
ASUS Camera interface program

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)
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

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• 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)

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• GPS solution kit

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• Bluetooth

GPS solution kit

• Extension battery (1800 mAh)

Chapter 1

Get started!

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♦ Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2

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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

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♦ Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-8

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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

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♦ Additional storage .............................................. 1-13

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Installing and removing an SD card ....................................... 1-13

Installing and removing a CF card ......................................... 1-14

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♦ Activating MyPal................................................. 1-15

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♦ Basic screens on MyPal..................................... 1-16

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Today screen.......................................................................... 1-16

Start menu ............................................................................. 1-17

Command bar ........................................................................ 1-17

Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-18

Get started!

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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
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

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Windows

LCD touch screen

ASUS Launcher button

Calendar button

Microphone

Launch button

4-way Navigation button

Tasks button

Contacts 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.

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• 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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Chapter 1

• 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.

Get started!

1-3

• 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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Chapter 1

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.

Get started!

1-5

Top features

CF card slotHeadphone jack

SD card slotInfrared (IR) port

• 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

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card (e.g. 802.11b, Bluetooth

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

, GPS, camera, barcode scanner, etc.)

Bottom features

Cradle connector /
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

malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus on
this switch to reset the system.

NOTE To perform a

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!

hard reset

, press and hold the power button

Stylus

in case the device

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

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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. 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

Get started!

USB connector

Stylus holder

Power connector

1-7

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.

1-8

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.

Chapter 1

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

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

Rail
(on inner side)

Get started!

1-9

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,

Battery contacts

Battery latch locked

indicating that the battery is locked
in place and the battery contacts
matched the 4-pin connector on the
compartment.

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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.

Chapter 1

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.

Get started!

1-11

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.

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26-pin device plug

Sync cable adapter

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AC adapter/ Power cable

USB sync cable

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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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Chapter 1

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.

Get started!

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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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Chapter 1

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.
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.

Power button

NOTE To launch the Align Screen

function at any time, tap
Settings, then the System tab.
Tap the Screen icon, then the
Align Screen button.

, tap

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.

Get started!

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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 view PC connection status

Tap to display the Bluetooth menu
Tap to display the Wi-Fi menu
Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation

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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Chapter 1

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
commands

Tap to select
button commands

Tap to display
the input panel

Get started!

1-17

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 1

Chapter 2

Learn the basics

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♦ Viewing system information................................ 2-2

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♦ Entering information ............................................ 2-3

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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

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♦ Finding and organizing information ................. 2-12

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Using the Find function .......................................................... 2-12

Using the File Explorer........................................................... 2-13

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♦ Customizing your device ................................... 2-14

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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

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♦ Using simple applications ................................. 2-32

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Calculator............................................................................... 2-32

Games ................................................................................... 2-33

Pictures .................................................................................. 2-36

Learn the basics

2-1

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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Chapter 2

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 For a demonstration, open Notes.

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

Learn the basics

2-3

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.

Tap here if this is the word you wish to use

4. Tap Input.

5. Tap Word Completion tab.

6. Make your desired changes.

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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Chapter 2

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.

Learn the basics

2-5

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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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.

The writing is turned into text

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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.

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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 that extends over three lines on the
screen. A drawing box appears around the stroke.

NOTE If the drawing does not cross over three lines, the drawing

box does not appear.

2. Continue drawing. If your subsequent
strokes extend outside the box, you
will notice that the drawing box
expands to enclose all the strokes.

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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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 , tap Programs, then tap Notes.
or
Tap New, then tap Note.

2. Tap the Record icon from the command bar to display the recording
toolbar.

3. Hold your device with the microphone near your mouth or other source
of sound.

4. Tap the Record button (red button) to begin recording. To stop
recording, tap the Stop button. You will hear two beeps when you stop
recording.

NOTE To record, you may also

on the left side of the device. To stop recording,
Record button.

press and hold

Indicates an embedded recording

Tap to begin recording

Tap to stop recording

the Record button

release

the

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6. The new recording appears in the
Notes list, or as an embedded icon. To
play the recording, tap it from the list,
or if embedded in a note, tap the
speaker icon.

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.

4. Tap the down arrow on the Voice
recording format box to display the
available options.

5. Select your desired format then tap

OK when done.

NOTE Compared to other settings, the Pulse Code Modulation

(PCM) provides slightly better sound quality but takes up 50

times more storage space tham Mobile Voice recordings.

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Finding and organizing information

The Find and Help features on your device helps you quickly locate
information.

Using the Find function

To find information:

1. Tap , tap Help, then tap Find.

2. Enter the text that you want to find,
select a data type, then tap Go to start
the search. To quickly find information
that is taking up space on your device,
select Larger than 64 KB in Type.

Type a word to find

Tap to search for the word

Topics found containing
the searched word

To use the Help feature:

1. Tap , then tap Help.

2. Tap a link to the topic that you wish to
display.

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Using the File Explorer

To use the File Explorer to find and organize files:

1. Tap , then tap Programs.

2. In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in
your device.

Tap to display sort options

Tap to select a sort order

Tap to open a path to a network

Tap to display the contents of the
Flash disk or the storage card

Tap to display the contents of My Documents folder

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Customizing your device

You can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in
programs, and installing additional software.

To see the available options:

1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen.

2. Tap the Personal or System tab on the bottom of the screen.

NOTE Tap and hold the slider on the right side of the screen to

display other Settings icons.

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Changing the date and time

To change the date and time settings:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab.

2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon.

3. Make your desired settings.

Tap to select a time zone
Highlight a Time item then

tap up or down arrow to set
Tap this down arrow to

display the Calendar

To change the alarm settings:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab.

2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon, then tap the Alarm tab.

3. Make your desired settings.

Tap a day of the week for the alarm

Tap and type a description for the alarm

Tap to display the clock and
specify a time for the alarm

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Changing the Start menus

To change the menu items:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the
Menus icon.

2. Check the box opposite the items that
you wish to appear on the Start Menu.

3. Tap the New Menu tab.

4. Select the items that you wish to
appear on the New menu (located on
the lower left corner of the main
screen).

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Changing the owner information

To change the owner information:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Owner Information icon.

2. Key-in the data that you wish to appear on the Today screen.

3. Add notes to the owner information by tapping the Notes tab.

4. Key-in your desired text.

5. Tap the Options tab, then select the items that you wish to appear
onscreen whenever you turn on the device. Tap OK when done.

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Setting a password

To set a password for your device:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Password icon.
2 Check the box Prompt if device unused, then select the period from

the available options by tapping the down arrow.

3. Select the password type, Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric.

4. Key-in a password. If you selected the Strong alphanumeric type of
password, you need to key-in the password twice.

5. Tap the Hint tab to create a kind of
reminder in case you forget your
password.

6. Tap OK when done.

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Changing the screen display orientation

To change the screen display orientation:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab.

2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options.

3. Select your desired orientation, then tap OK.

Portrait orientation

This setting Shows this screen

Sets the screen display
to portrait or landscape
orientation

NOTE To quickly change the screen display orientation, simply tap

the icon on the lower right corner of the screen.

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Landscape orientation (right-handed)

This setting Shows this screen

Landscape orientation (left-handed)

This setting Shows this screen

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To enable the ClearType feature:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the
System tab.

2. Tap the Screen icon to show the
screen options.

3. Tap the Clear Type tab.

4. Check the Enable Clear Type box,
then tap OK.

To change the screen text size:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the
System tab.

2. Tap the Screen icon to show the
screen options.

3. Tap the Text Size tab.

4. Move the slider toward the Smallest
or Largest until you attain your
desired text size. Tap OK.

NOTE The slider is on the center of

the line by default.

Smaller text Larger text

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Changing the screen theme

To change the screen theme:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Today icon.

2. Select your desired theme from the available options.
or
Check the box Use this picture as the background, then tap Browse

to select an image from your picture files.

3. Tap OK when done.

To specify the items to appear on the Today screen:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the
Today icon.

2. Tap the Items tab.

3. Check the box opposite your desired
items. Tap OK when done.

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Changing the button assignments

To change the button assignments:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the
Buttons icon.

2. Highlight a button by tapping on it.

3. Tap the down arrow to display the
programs that you can assign to the
button.

4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to change other
button assignments.

5. Tap OK when done.

To customize the speed of your Up/Down button control:

1. Tap the Up/Down Control tab.

2. Tap the slider to your desired settings.

3. Tap OK when done.

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Setting the backlight

To set the backlight:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
Backlight icon.

3. Adjust the display brightness by
dragging the slider towards Dark or
Bright until you achieve your desired
screen brightness.

4. Tap the Battery Power tab and customize the backlight settings when
using battery power.

5. Tap the External Power tab and customize the backlight settings when
using AC power .

6. Tap OK when done.

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Changing the battery power settings

To change the battery power settings:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. Tap the System tab.

3. Tap the Power icon to display the
battery power status. This screen
shows the detected percentages of the
remaining battery power. You may not
change the information on this screen.

4. Tap the Advanced tab to customize
the settings for the battery to conserve
power.

5. Tap OK when done.

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Selecting sounds and notifications

Your device can remind you of things you have to do in several ways. For
example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due
date, or an alarm in Clock, you will be notified in any of the following ways.

• A message box appears on the screen

• A sound is played (you can select the type of sound)

• A light flashes on the device

To set sounds and notifications:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. From the Settings screen, tap the
Sounds & Notifications icon to
display the Sounds tab.

3. Select the items that you wish to
enable.

4. Tap the Notifications tab and set the
event notification details.

5. Tap OK when done.

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Changing the audio settings

To change the Audio settings:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
Audio Settings icon to display the
audio settings screen.

3. Adjust the volume, balance, treble, and
bass, and stereo settings by dragging
the slider to the left or to the right until
you achieve your desired sound output.

4. Tap OK when done.

NOTE Tap the Default button to

restore the default audio
settings.

To change the Microphone settings:

1. Tap the MIC tab from the audio
settings screen.

2. Adjust the recording volume to high or
low by dragging the slider to the left or
to the right.

3. Check the box opposite Automatic
Gain Control (AGC) to adjust the
settings for the microphone sensitivity.
The AGC feature allows you to adjust
the recording and environment noise
level.

4. Select either MIC or Headset to use
as input by checking the appropriate
box.

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Changing the system operation settings

To change the system operation settings:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
System Settings icon to display the
system operation mode options.

3. Make your desired changes.
The Turbo Mode allows better CPU

performance. Set to this mode when
playing games or playing video.
However, setting to Turbo mode may
reduce the battery life.

The Standard Mode allows for a
normal CPU speed and more stable
performance. Set to this mode when listening to MP3 audio files or for
applications that do not require very fast CPU speed.

The Power Saving Mode sets the CPU to a lower speed. This mode
has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life. Set to this
mode when using text based applications such as Word, Excel, etc.

For automatic power saving, check the box opposite Enable
Automatic Mode. This mode adjusts the CPU speed depending on the
program that you are running.

4. Tap OK when done.

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To change the Wakeup settings:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
System Settings icon.

3. Tap the Wakeup tab to display the
wakeup options.

4. Check the box opposite Turn on PDA

power when a program button is
pressed to enable the feature.

Pressing any one of the function
buttons on the front panel wakes up
the device.

5. Tap OK when done.

To change the Autorun settings:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
System Settings icon.

3. Tap the Autorun tab to display the
options.

4. Tap either CF Card or SD Card from
which to start to automatically run an
application.

5. Tap OK when done.

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To change the USB Host settings:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
System Settings icon.

3. Tap the USB Host tab to display the
options.

4. Enable or disable the USB host
feature by selecting the appropriate
box.

5. Tap OK when done.

Changing the memory settings

To change the memory allocation:

1. Tap , then tap Settings.

2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
Memory icon to display the memory
allocation screen.

3. Drag the slider to change the memory
allocation for data storage and
program depending on your need.

4. Tap OK when done.

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To check the storage card memory:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab.

2. Tap the Memory icon, then tap the Storage Card tab to display the
memory information for the selected storage card.

3. If you wish to free storage card memory, delete some files from the
storage card. Use the File Explorer to delete files. See page 2-13 for
information.

To view the running programs:

1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the
System tab.

2. Tap the Memory icon, then tap the
Running Programs tab to display a

list of currently running programs.

3. If you wish to free some system
memory currently used by the running
programs, select a program then tap
Stop.

To stop all running programs, tap Stop

All.

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Using simple applications

Your device includes several simple application that are useful in your day­to-day use of your device.

NOTE The major applications that came with the Microsoft

Windows Mobile® 2003 Second Edition are discussed in other
chapters.

To access the applications:

1. Tap , then tap Programs.

2. Tap an icon to launch a specific
application program.

®

Calculator

Tap the Calculator icon to use basic
calculator functions.

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Games

Tap the Games icon to display the
available games.

Jawbreaker

The main objective of this game is to burst all jawbreakers. To do so, tap
two or more jawbreakers of the same color that are connected to each
other. The more jawbreakers you burst at a time, the higher your score.

NOTE For details on the game rules, see the Help information on

your device.

To play Jawbreaker:

1. Tap the Jawbreaker icon to display a
new game.

If you wish to reset the game, tap

Game, then tap New Game.

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2. Tap Game, then tap Options to
display the Options screen. Make your
desired changes, then tap OK to
return to the game.

3. Tap Info, then tap Statistics to:

- view your scores

- set the screen orientation

- reset your scores

4. Tap OK when done.

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Solitaire

The main objective of this game is to use all the cards in the deck to build
up four suit stacks in ascending order, beginning with the aces.

NOTE For details on the game rules, see the Help information on

your device.

To play Solitaire:

Tap the Solitaire icon to display a new
game. If you wish to reset the game, tap

New.

To change Solitaire options:

1. Tap Tools to display the game options. Make your desired changes.

2. Tap the Card Back tab to select a card design.

3. Tap OK when done.

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Pictures

Use Pictures to view .jpg pictures stored on your device or on a storage
card, send pictures to your friends, view a slideshow of your pictures, or
set a picture as background on the Today screen.

Refer also to the online help on your device for more information on using
this feature.

To use Pictures:

1. Tap , then tap Programs.

2. Tap the Pictures icon to launch the
application.

3. Tap the thumbnail of the picture that
you wish to open.

4. When the picture appears on the
screen, use the menus and tools on
the command bar to edit your picture.

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5. Tap Tools, then tap Beam Picture if
you wish to send the picture to another
device with IR port.

or
Tap Send via E-mail... to attach the

picture to an e-mail.
or
Tap Set as Today Wallpaper... to use

the picture as your wallpaper in the
Today screen.

6. Tap Edit, then tap Brightness and
Contrast to adjust the lighting of
your picture to your desired effect.
Tap Done to apply your changes.

7. Use the Rotate tool to change the
picture orientation.

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8. Use the Crop tool to select a part of the picture and cut it.

9. Use the Zoom tool to enlarge the
picture.

10.Tap Tools, then tap Save Picture

As... to save your edited picture.

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♦♦

♦ Microsoft® ActiveSync

♦♦

What is ActiveSync®?............................................................... 3-2

Installing ActiveSync® on your computer.................................. 3-3

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♦ Synchronizing your device.................................. 3-6

♦♦

Connecting your device to a computer .................................... 3-6

Setting up a partnership........................................................... 3-7

Checking synchronized information ......................................... 3-9

Manually initiating synchronization ........................................ 3-10

Synchronization options..........................................................3-11

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♦ Installing other applications.............................. 3-13

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Microsoft® ActiveSync

®

What is ActiveSync®?

The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs in
MyPal. With ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your
desktop computer with the information on your device. Synchronization
compares the data on your device with your desktop computer and
updates both computers with the most recent information.

For example:

• Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with
Microsoft Outlook data on your desktop computer.

• Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your
device and desktop computer. Your files are automatically converted to
the correct format.

NOTE By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all

types of information. Use the ActiveSync options to turn
synchronization on or off for specific information types.

With ActiveSync, you can also:

• Back up and restore your device data

• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop

computer

• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization
mode. For example, you can synchronize continually while connected to
your desktop computer or only when you choose to synchronize.

• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much
data is synchronized. For example, you can choose to synchronize your
appointments of the past two weeks only, appointments older than two
weeks are not synchronized.

For more information about using ActiveSync:

1. Start ActiveSync on your desktop computer.

2. From the Activesync menu bar, click Help then on Microsoft

ActiveSync Help.

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Installing ActiveSync® on your computer

The ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. To
synchronize information on your device with your computer, you must also
install ActiveSync on your computer. Install ActiveSync from the
Companion CD that came with your product package.

NOTE Before starting the ActiveSync installation, make sure that

you have Microsoft® Outlook® installed on your computer. If
you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft
from the Companion CD. Even if you have Outlook 98 or
Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to
Outlook 2002.

To install ActiveSync on your computer:

1. Turn on your computer and monitor.

IMPORTANT Do not connect your device to your computer until you

have finished installing ActiveSync.

®

Outlook® 2002

2. Place the Companion CD into the
optical drive of your computer. The
CD autoruns and displays the initial
screen, then the Main Menu from
which you can start the installation.

3. Click on Start Here from the Main
Menu.

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4. Read the Overview before installing
ActiveSync 3.7.1 to make sure that
you perform the installation sequence
correctly.

5. If you have not installed Outlook,
install it now. Click Install Outlook
2002 and follow the screen
instructions to complete the
installation.

6. Click Download Connection Wizard
and read the overview to see if you
require the wizard. Follow the screen
instructions to install the wizard on
your computer. Return to the Main
Menu when done.

7. Click Install ActiveSync 3.7.1, then
click Install.

8. When prompted, select Run this
program from its current location then
click OK.

or
Click Open to launch the wizard that will

guide you through the installation .

9. Follow the instructions on the
succeeding screens.

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If you have previously installed
Microsoft® ActiveSync® in your
computer, the installation wizard
detects it and prompts you with a
message.

Click Next to continue installing and
replace the current version.

Click Cancel to quit and

keep the

current version.

10.Wait until the wizard finishes copying all the
necessary files, and updates your system.

NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after

installing ActiveSync. Proceed to the section “Synchronizing
your device” on page 3-6 for instructions.

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Synchronizing your device

Connecting your device to a computer

To connect your device with the cradle:

1. Place the device on the cradle.

2. Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable to the 26-pin
connector at the back of the cradle.

3. Connect the other end of the sync cable to a USB port on your
computer.

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2

To connect your device without the cradle:

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

2. Connect the other end of the sync cable to a USB port on your
computer.

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Setting up a partnership

Immediately after you have completed the installation, the New
Partnership wizard will start automatically to help you establish a

partnership and customize your synchronization settings. At this point, you
can decide exactly which types of information you would like to
synchronize with your computer.

A

partnership

with your desktop computer. This file is stored on your desktop
computer. An additional file that enables your desktop computer to
recognize your device is stored on your device.

To set up a partnership:

1. When the New Partnership
screen appears, select Standard
partnership for the type of
partnership to establsih between
your device and your computer.
Click Next.

is a file that allows you to synchronize your device

2. On the next screen, select

Synchronize with the desktop
computer. Click Next.

3. Select the type of information that
you wish to synchronize. Click
Next.

or
If you wish to customize a

synchronized item, highlight the
item then click Settings.

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On the Calendar
Synchronization Settings

window, for example, select from
the options how you wish to
synchronize the appointments on
your device with your computer.
Click OK.

4. Click Finish to complete setting a
partnership.

Immediately after you set up a
partnership, ActiveSync starts
automatically and initiates the first
synchronization between your
device and your computer.

Refer to the succeeding sections
for more details on
synchronization.

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Checking synchronized information

After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and
Tasks on your device. You will notice that the calendar information in
Microsoft Outlook on your computer was copied to your device, and the
information that you have on your device was copied to your computer.

NOTE Open Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer to see the

details of copied information from your device.

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Manually initiating synchronization

Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization
process, you can initiate synchronization from your device at any time.

To manually initiate synchronization:

1. Tap , Programs, then tap the ActiveSync icon to display the
ActiveSync screen.

Connection status
Tap to connect and synchronize

Tap to stop synchronization

Tap to synchronize via IR or
change synchronization settings

2. To start synchronization, connect your device to your computer, then
tap Sync.

To end synchronization, tap Stop.

NOTE To synchronize via IR (infrared port) or to change

synchronization settings, stop synchronization with your
computer.

For more information on synchronization:

Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help.

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Synchronization options

The Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize your
synchronization settings at any time. You can select the items to
synchronize, set the synchronization schedule, and specify the
synchronization rules.

To display the synchronization options:

• From the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer, click on the

Options icon, or

• From the menu bar, click on Tools, then Options.

To select items to synchronize:

1. Check the box opposite the item
that you wish to synchronize.

2. Highlight a checked item then
click on Settings to specify
synchronization options for the
item.

For example, highlight Calendar
then click on Settings to display
the Calendar Synchronization
Settings window. Customize the
available settings, then click OK
when done.

3. Do the same for the other
checked items.

NOTE You cannot set the options

for unchecked items.

4. Click OK when done.

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To set synchronization schedule:

1. Click on the Schedule tab.

2. Select your desired
synchronization schedule.

3. Click OK when done.

To specify synchronization rules:

1. Click on the Rules tab.

2. Select your desired settings from
the available options.

3. Click OK when done.

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Installing other applications

The Companion CD packs a variety of useful applications. You may install
some of the applications directly from the CD and download other
available applications from the Internet.

To install applications from the Companion CD:

1. Place the Companion CD into the
optical drive of your computer.

2. From the Main Menu, click Enhance
Your Experience.

3. Read the Overview for the important
notes.

4. Click Mobility to display the available
items.

5. Click Pocket PC Applications to
display the mobility programs that you
can install on your device, then click
Details for installation instructions.

6. Click Entertainment to display the
available items.

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7. Click Pocket PC Applications to
display the entertainment programs
that you can install on your device,
then click Details for installation
instructions.

8. Click Desktop Applications to display
the entertainment programs that you
can install on your computer, then
click Details for installation
instructions.

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♦ ASUS Camera ....................................................... 4-2

♦♦

Specifications........................................................................... 4-2

ASUS Camcorder .................................................................... 4-3

Playback mode ................................................................ 4-3

Playback menus............................................................... 4-4

Playback functions ........................................................... 4-6

Recorder mode ................................................................ 4-9

Recorder menus ............................................................ 4-10

Recorder functions ......................................................... 4-13

Photo mode.................................................................... 4-15

Photo menus.................................................................. 4-16

Photo functions .............................................................. 4-19

Saving and viewing photos ............................................ 4-20

Photo Viewer .................................................................... 4-21

Photo Viewer functions .................................................. 4-22

Photo Editor...................................................................... 4-25

Photo Editor functions .................................................... 4-26

Photo Album ..................................................................... 4-29

♦♦

♦ ASUS Launcher .................................................. 4-30

♦♦

Accessing ASUS Launcher .............................................. 4-30

Changing the name of a default category ........................ 4-32

Customizing an existing category..................................... 4-33

Removing programs in a category ................................... 4-34

Adding a category ............................................................ 4-34

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♦ ASUS Backup...................................................... 4-35

♦♦

Accessing ASUS backup.................................................. 4-35

Backing up all data ........................................................... 4-36

Backing up PIM data ........................................................ 4-37

Restoring all data ............................................................. 4-39

Restoring PIM data........................................................... 4-40

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♦ ASUS SmartKeeper ............................................ 4-41

♦♦

Automatic backup............................................................. 4-41

Manual backup ................................................................. 4-46

Manual restore ................................................................. 4-48

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ASUS Camera

The ASUS Camera is a convenient interface program that allows you to
record videos with synchronized audio and capture digital images. Using
the integrated playback capability and photo editing feature, this program
makes creating simple videos and enhancing pictures right at your
fingertips!

To launch the ASUS Camera:

1. Tap , then Programs.

2. Tap ASUS Programs, then ASUS
Camera to display the main screen.

ASUS Camera consists of four
applications:

• ASUS Camcorder

• Photo Viewer

• Photo Editor

• Photo Album

Specifications

Video • MPEG 4 Simple profile levels 0-3

• Single video object

• Video sizes: CIF, QVGA, QQVGA, QQQVGA, QCIF

• File formats: 3gpp, AVI

• 128/256/384 kbps bit rate

• 15/25/max frame rate

Photo • Resolutions: 1280*960, 640*480, 352*288,

320*240, 176*144, 160*120,

80*60 pixels

• File formats: BMP, JPG

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Audio • AMR speech encoding and decoding

• 4.7 kbps to 12.2 kbps bit rate

• 8 KHz sampling rate

• 16-bit mono

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ASUS Camcorder

Tap the ASUS Camcorder icon to launch the
application and record video with synchronized
audio clips or take still photo images. Use the
integrated playback function in the program to
watch your video, or launch the Photo Viewer or
Photo Album to display images.

The ASUS Camcorder has three modes: playback, recorder, and photo.
The default is playback mode.

Playback mode

Display area

In recorder mode, moves forward
to indicate recording in progress

Tap and slide right or left to
adjust the recording volume

Indicates the camera status

Tap to display a list of media files

Tap to display settings screen for
playback/video image/photo image

Photo Viewer button

In playback mode (camera off), tap to
launch the Photo Viewer application

Tap to display information on
ASUS Camera functions

Tap to display playback, video,
or photo statistics

Photo Album button

In playback mode (camera off), tap to
launch the Photo Album application

Tap and slide right or left to
adjust the image brightness

Playback function buttons
(see descriptions below)

Indicates the elapsed
recording time

Rotate button

Tap to rotate the image 90 degrees
clockwise or counterclockwise

Playback button

Tap to shift to either
recorder mode or photo mode

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Stop button

Tap to stop playing a media file

Play/pause button

Tap to play a media file;
while playing, tap to pause

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Playback menus

To view the playlist:

1. Tap on the command bar. A list of the available files appear.

2. Select a file that you wish to play by tapping on it.

To change the playback settings:

1. Tap on the command bar to
display the options.

2. Make your desired changes.

3. Tap OK when done.

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To change the default folder for playlist:

1. Tap the down arrow on the Play List
Folder box to change the default

folder.
The contents of your folder appear

whenever you tap PlayList on the
command bar.

2. Tap OK when done.

To view playback information:

1. Tap on the command bar.

2. Tap OK when done.

To view information about ASUS Camera:

1. Tap Help on the command bar.

2. Tap and hold the slider on the right
side of the screen to page down.

3. Tap OK to close the Help screen.

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Playback functions

To display an image or photo file:

1. While in Playback mode, tap the (Photo Viewer) button to launch
the Photo Viewer application.

2. In the Photo Viewer main screen, tap
the Folder button to display a list of
available .jpg or .bmp files.

3. Tap on a file that you wish to display
from the list.

Tap the down arrow in the Folder box
to find files in other locations.

4. The file that you selected appears on
the photo viewer screen. Tap the
folder button again if you wish to
display other files.

NOTE Refer to section “Photo

Viewer” on page 4-19 for
more information on this
application, or to section
“Photo Editor” on page 4-23
on how to edit images.

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To play a video file:

1. While in Playback mode, tap the
(Photo Album) button to display the
thumbnails of the available files in your
selected folder.

Thumbnail

2. Select the file (.3gp or .avi file format)
that you wish to play by tapping its
thumbnail twice.

Tap Format on the command bar to
display and select other file formats.

3. While playing the video, tap the
(Play/Pause) button to pause play.
Tap the button again to resume play.

4. After playing a video file, the screen
displays the thumbnails of available
files. Select another video file to play,

or tap to exit Photo Album and
return to camera playback mode.

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To change the display size of the video you are playing:

1. Tap on the video image to enlarge to
the size of display area.

2. Tap a second time to zoom to full screen. While in full screen mode,
tapping the image rotates it 45° counterclockwise.

3. From the full screen mode, keep tapping the image until it returns to
the default size.

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Recorder mode

In recorder mode, moves forward
to indicate recording in progress

Tap and slide right or left to
adjust the recording volume

Indicates the camera status

Tap to display a list of media files

Tap to display settings screen for
playback/video image/photo image

Tap to display playback, video,
or photo statistics

Display area

Tap and slide right or left to
adjust the image brightness

Recorder function buttons
(see descriptions below)

Indicates the elapsed
recording time

Tap to display information on
ASUS Camera functions

Tap to turn the camera flash on or off

Photo Viewer button

no function in this mode

Photo Album button

no function in this mode

Mode button-Recorder

Tap to shift to photo mode

Zoom button

Tap to change from 1X/2X/4X magnification

Record button

Tap to start recording

Stop button

Tap to stop recording

Play/Pause button

Tap to play a media file;
while playing, tap to pause

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Recorder menus

To view the playlist:

Tap on the command bar. A list of
the available files from your default
folder appears.

If you have previously played video,
photo, or slideshow files, tapping the

(Play) button launches the last file you
played.

To change the video image settings:

1. Tap on the command bar to
display the video image options.

2. Make your desired changes.
Capture Mode - Auto, Incandescent,

Fluorescent, Twilight, Cloudy, Sunny,
Night

Special Effect - Normal, Portrait,
Scenes, Ancient, Black & White,
Negative Photo, Special Color-Blue,
Special Color-Red, Special Color­Green

Tap and hold the slider for Contrast,
Brightness, and Shutter Volume to adjust to low or high.

Tap the Default button any time to revert to the default settings.

3. Tap OK when done.

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To change the auto shoot settings:

1. Tap on the command bar, then
tap the Auto Shoot tab to display the
options.

2. Make your desired changes.
If you check the option Video

Automatically Save, the video files
you record are automatically saved to
your specified storage folder. Tap the
File Setting tab to set your storage
folder.

If you check the option Video Auto

Recording, the items Recording
Start After and Recording End After

become configurable. Tap the down
arrow opposite each item to set the
time in seconds.

3. Tap OK when done.

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To change the file settings:

1. Tap on the command bar, then
tap the File Setting tab to display the
options.

2. Make your desired changes by tapping
the down arrow opposite each item.

Storage Folder - by default, your
video files will be saved in this folder.

NOTE If you wish to record a

longer video, specify a
storage folder in a CF card
or SD card.

Video Quality (KBPS) - High (384), Medium (256), Low (128)
Audio Quality (KBPS) - High (12.2), Medium (7.4), Low (5.15)
Resolution (Pixels) - 80*64, 160*128, 176*144, 320*240, 352*288
File Format - AVI, 3GPP
Capture Rate - Normal, High, Max

3. Tap OK when done.

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Recorder functions

To record video:

1. Tap the Mode button to shift to
Recorder mode.

Notice that the
becomes

(Recorder) button, the

rotate button becomes

(Playback) button

(Record)
button, and the camera status
indicator shows “CAMERA ON”.

2. Focus the camera lens (located at
the back of the device) to your
subject.

3. Tap the

(Record) button to start

recording your video.

4. Tap the

(Stop) button to end your

recording.

If the lighting is not enough, tap Flash on
the command bar to turn on the camera
flash. The “Flash On” message briefly
appears on the status bar.

Camera status

Recorder mode button

Record button

Flash options:

Flash Off - no flash
Flash On - flash is always on

NOTE Return to playback mode to play your recorded video. See

section “Playback mode” on page 4-3 on how to play the
video.

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To save the video:

1. After recording, a save window
appears. From the left window pane,
select and tap the folder where you
want to save the video file.

2. If desired, tap the media file name field
to change the video file name.

3. Tap and drag over the default file
name to highlight.

4. Tap the input panel icon to display the
soft keyboard.

5. Key-in the new name for the video file,
then press Save. The display returns
to the recorder mode.

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Photo mode

In recorder mode, moves forward
to indicate recording in progress

Tap and slide right or left to
adjust the recording volume

Indicates the camera status

Tap to display a list of media files

Tap to display settings screen for
playback/video image/photo image

Tap to display playback, video,
or photo statistics

Display area

Tap and slide right or left to
adjust the image contrast
and brightness

Photo function buttons
(see descriptions below)

Indicates the elapsed
recording time

Tap to display information on
ASUS Camera functions

Tap to turn the camera flash on or off

Photo Viewer button

no function in this mode

Photo Album button

no function in this mode

Photo button

Tap to shift to playback mode

Zoom button

Tap to change from 1X/2X/4X magnification

Record button

Tap to take a photo

Stop button

Tap to stop recording

[Play/Pause button)
Tap to play a media file;
while playing, tap to pause

NOTE When capturing photos, the ideal distance between the

camera and the subject is 60 cm to infinity.

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Photo menus

To view the playlist:

Tap on the command bar. A list of
the available files from your default
folder appears.

To change the photo image settings:

1. Tap on the command bar to
display the photo image options.

2. Make your desired changes.
Tap the Default button any time to

revert to the default settings.

3. Tap OK when done.

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To change the auto shoot settings:

1. Tap on the command bar, then
tap the Auto Shoot tab to display the
options.

2. Make your desired changes.

3. Tap OK when done.

If you check the option Special

Capture, the items Continuously
Capture (selected by default) and
Photo Auto Capturing become

configurable.

NOTE In Continuously Capture

mode, you can continuously
capture 72 photos.

If you select the item Photo Auto
Capturing, you can set the time
period (in seconds) for automatic
photo capturing. Tap the down arrow
to display the time options.

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To change the file settings:

1. Tap on the command bar, then
tap the File Setting tab to display the
options.

2. Make your desired changes by tapping
the down arrow opposite each item.

Storage Folder - by default, your
photo files will be saved in this folder

Resolution (Pixels) - 1280*960,
640*480, 352*288, 320*240, 176*144,
160*120, 80*60

Shutter Sound - Sound 1, 2, 3, 4
Frame - (None), Frame1 to Frame 15; see below for illustration

3. Tap OK when done.

To set a standard frame for your photos:

1. Tap on the command bar, then
tap the File Setting tab to display the
options.

2. Tap the down arrow opposite the
Frame box to select and display other
frames.

If you do not wish to place your photos
in frames, select None.

3. Tap OK when done.

NOTE You may edit your photos to add frames and other effects

using the Photo Editor. See page 4-26 for more information
on editing photos.

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Photo functions

To take a picture:

1. Tap the Mode button to shift to
Photo mode.

Notice that the
becomes

(Photo) button, the

rotate button becomes

(Recorder) button

(Record)
button, and the camera status
indicator shows “CAMERA ON”.

2. Focus the camera lens (located at the
back of the device) to your subject.

3. Tap the

(Record) button to take a

picture.

Camera status

If the lighting is not enough, tap Flash on
the command bar to turn on the camera
flash. The “Flash On” message briefly
appears on the status bar.

Record button

Photo mode button

Flash options:

Flash Off - no flash
Flash On - flash is always on
Flash 0.5s - flash is on for 0.5 seconds

NOTE You can also turn the flash on or off by pressing the Launch

button of your device. See page 1-2 for the button location.

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Saving and viewing photos

To save photos:

By default, the ASUS Camera saves all captured photos in the My
Documents folder of the Pocket PC. A file name, which is a combination

of the date the photo was taken and a number sequence, is automatically
assigned to each photo.

To view the picture:

Return to playback mode to display the photo image that you took. See
section “Playback mode” on page 4-3 on how to display the image.

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Photo Viewer

Tap the Photo Viewer icon to launch the
application and view photo images in .jpg and
.bmp formats. You can display the images in
either panning or full screen, and rotate them as
you wish. This program also allows you to create
a slide show composed of several .jpg files and
displayed at continuously at intervals (in seconds)
that you specified.

Display area

Displays a thumbnail of the selected file

Tap to create a slideshow

Tap to display an image
in landscape orientation

Tap to exit photo viewer

Tap to display file locations

Tap to display an image
in portrait orientation

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Photo Viewer functions

To open a file:

1. Tap the (Folder) button to display a list of image files.

2. Tap the image file (.jpg or .bmp format) that you wish to open.

3. Tap the
the Photo Viewer application.

again to open another file, or the (Exit) button to close

To find files in another location:

1. Tap the down arrow opposite the
Folder box to display a list of existing
folders.

2. Tap the name of a folder to display a
new list of files.

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To display specific types of files:

1. Tap the down arrow opposite the Type
box to display a list of file types.

2. Tap the file type to display a new list of
files.

To create a slideshow:

1. Tap the (Slideshow) button to
display the available files that you can
use.

2. Tap the files (.jpg and .bmp formats)
that you wish to combine into a
slideshow. The files that you selected
appear on the right column.

3. Tap the (Save) button to save the
slideshow file (.lst format).

4. Tap the
specify the time interval for slide

transition. The number on the button
indicates the interval in seconds. Keep
tapping the button to select from 1
second to 10 seconds.

(Slide interval) button to

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5. Tap the

(Landscape) button or the (Portrait) button to specify
the orientation of the images in your slideshow. Tapping any of the
buttons shows a preview of your selected image files in either
landscape or portrait orientation.

Landscape orientation Portrait orientation

6. A message appears indicating that
your slideshow file is saved. Tap OK.

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