ASUSTeK Computer A632 Users Manual

MyPal A636/632

Handbook

E1810 First edition V1 July 2005

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Contents at a glance

This handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC.

• Chapter 1 - Get started! .............................................1-1

This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A636/632 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 A636/

632. 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 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.

ActiveSync® to

• Chapter 5 - Microsoft® Pocket Outlook.....................5-1

This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging.

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.

• Chapter 7 - Pocket Internet Explorer ........................7-1

This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer, Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive service.

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• 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

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

• Chapter 10 - Using Wi-Fi

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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.

MyPal A636/632 specifications

Processor Operating

system Memory

Display

Battery

Expansion slot

Communication

Audio

Intel® XScale™ PXA272 416MHz Microsoft

128MB Flash ROM 64MB SDRAM

3.5-inch, brilliant transflective TFT LCD 65,000 Full-color, 16-bit display QVGA, 240x320 resolution with Touch Pad

1300 mAh removable/rechargeable (A636) removable (A632) Li-ion battery

One slot (A636) SD card slot (SDIO/SD/ MMC) Dual slot (A632) SD card slot (SDIO/ SD/MMC) and mini SD

WLAN 802.11b (A636) ; USB 1.1 ; Wi Fi option) ; Infrared 115.2 Kbps

3.5 mm stereo

Windows Mobile™ 5.0

(107MB user accessible)

; Bluetooth® v1.2 (A632 factory

Size

Weight

122 mm x 73.2 mm x 18.65 mm (L x W x H)

175 grams (with battery)

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 A636/632

• 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)

Chapter 1

Get started!

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

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Front features........................................................................... 1-2

Back features ........................................................................... 1-3

Side features............................................................................ 1-4

Top features ............................................................................. 1-5

Bottom features........................................................................ 1-5

The stylus................................................................................. 1-6

GPS car mount kit.................................................................... 1-6

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♦ Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-7

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Installing and removing the battery .......................................... 1-7

Connecting a power source ..................................................... 1-8

Setting up GPS ........................................................................ 1-9

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♦ Additional storage .............................................. 1-10

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Installing and removing SD/MMC/SDIO card......................... 1-10

Installing and removing mini SD card (A632 only) ................. 1-10

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♦ Activating MyPal..................................................1-11

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♦ Basic screens on MyPal..................................... 1-12

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Today screen.......................................................................... 1-12

Menu bar................................................................................ 1-12

Start menu ............................................................................. 1-13

Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-13

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Introducing MyPal

The ASUS® MyPal A636/A632 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 416MHz Intel 64MB SDRAM and 128MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket!

MyPal A636 comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allows you to connect to wireless LAN and Internet. MyPal A636 has a single SD card slot, whereas MyPal A632 comes with dual slots: SD and mini SD slots.

Front features

Power LED Bluetooth/Wi-Fi LED

XScale PXA272 processor, equipped with

LCD touch screen

Launch button

Speaker

4-way Navigaition

button

Notes button Calendar button

Mode Switcher button

Contacts button

• Power LED - shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; steady green when the battery is fully charged and the device is connected to an AC power source.

• Bluetooth/GPS/Wi-Fi LED - lights up blue when the Bluetooth

feature is on (MyPal A636 only); lights up yellow green when GPS is on; lights up red when Wi-Fi is on (MyPal A636 only).

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Contacts button - opens your contacts list at any tiime.

• Calendar button - opens the Calendar program at any time.

• Mode Switcher button - allows you to switch between Today, Windows media and Rotate screen.

• Notes button - opens the Notes program at any time.

Back features

Stylus GPS antenna

HOLD

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

• GPS antenna - used as a signal receiver that pinpoints your exact location. This information is retrieved from satellites. Flip open this panel when using the GPS. If signal reception is not strong enough, you can connect an external antenna to the socket on the top side of this panel.

• Battery cover - provides protection to the battery compartment of the device.

Hold latch

Battery cover

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• Hold - provides a safety measure to avoid users from accidentally

mini SD

tapping the screen or turning on the device. Move the switch towards the word Hold to turn off the screen and prevent it from turning back on even when you tap the screen or press a button. Move the switch towards the opposite direction to disable this feature.

NOTES 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.

The Back cover is removable, and allows you to remove or replace the main battery. Refer to section “Setting up MyPal” on page 1-7 for instructions.

Side features

Mini SD card slot

Infrared (IR) Port

(MyPal A632 only)

• Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device with an IR port. For a successful exchange of data, the IR port of both devices must be properly aligned and facing each other within the IR communication range.

• Mini SD slot (A632 only) - accommodates a mini SD memory card.

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Top features

External antenna coverStylus

Power button

SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC)

• External antenna cover - covers the external antenna port. If the GPS signal is weak, connect an external antenna to the port.

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

• 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.

Bottom features

Sync and power cable connector

RESET

Reset switch Headphone jack

• Headphone port - connects a headphone.

• Sync and power cable connector - connects to the 26-pin female connector on the cradle. If you are not using the cradle, connect the 26pin 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

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

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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.

HOL

To remove the stylus, slide it out from the compartment.

To store the stylus, slide it back into the compartment.

The GPS car-mount kit

The GPS car-mount kit includes:

• GPS cradle - holds and securely attaches the device to the car’s windshield.

• Car power cord - supplies DC power the device through the car lighter socket.

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Setting up MyPal

Installing and removing the battery

1. First, remove the battery cover. Press on the battery cover latch behind the device, then slide down the battery cover to remove it.

2. Position and insert the right side of the battery with its contacts matching the 4-pin connector on the right side of the compartment. Then press the left side of the battery to completely fit into the compartment.

3. To remove, flip up the left edge of the battery to remove it from the compartment.

4. Place the battery cover on top of the opening at the back of the device making sure that the 4 notches match the 4 notches on the device. Then slide the battery over upward until you hear a click. When you hear the click, this means that the battery cover is securely locked into place.

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NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled

when you remove the battery cover. The device cannot be turned on while the battery cover is still detached.

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Connecting to a power source

IMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device for

the first time.

To connect the power adapter and charge the battery

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 at the bottom of the device.

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

26-pin device plug

Sync cable adapter

AC adapter/ Power cable

NOTE As soon as the power cable is connected to a power source,

the battery will start charging and the power LED will show a steady red light. See page 2-25 on how to display the battery power status.

USB sync cable

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Setting up GPS

To receive GPS signal

Flip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. You may rotate the panel as illustrated below.

NOTE If the GPS signal reception is weak, purchase and use an

external antenna. Flip open the antenna cover that is above the panel, then plug in the external antenna to the antenna port.

To use the GPS car-mount kit

1. Mount the GPS cradle onto the car’s

windshield, then place the device on the cradle.

2. Connect the car power cord to the power

jack at the lower left side of the mount cradle.

3. Plug the other end of the car power cord to

the cigarette lighter socket.

NOTE The GPS cradle can be freely

rotated.

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Additional storage

MyPal A636 comes with the standard SD card slot while MyPal A632 has an additional mini SD card slot . The SD card slot can be inserted with SD (Secure Digital) or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b, camera, scanner, etc.

Installing and removing SD/MMC/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 located on top of the device.

2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properly installed, the SD or MMC card edge aligns with the top edge of the device. SDIO cards usually have an extended part that protrudes over the slot edge.

3. To remove, press the card slightly until it ejects out. You may then safely remove the card.

NOTE An SD/MMC/SDIO/mini SD card fits only

in one orientation, and slides smoothly into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the card into the slot!

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Installing and removing mini SD card

(for A632 only)

1. Flip open the mini SD card slot cover.

2. 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 mini SD card slot located on the left side of the device.

3. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely.

4. To remove, press the card slightly until it ejects out. You may then safely remove the card.

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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.

Calibrating and activating your device

1. Press the power button.

Power button

2. The Welcome screen appears when you turn on the device for the first time, or after performing a hard reset. Tap anywwhere on the screen to continue.

NOTE To perform a hard reset, press

and hold the power button while you press the tip of the stylus on the reset switch.

3. 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 Settings, then the System tab. Tap the Screen icon, then the Align Screen button.

, tap

4. Follow the succeeding on-screen instructions.

5. Tap anywhere on the Complete screen when you are done with the alignment and settings. You are now ready to use 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 set up or change network or modem connections

Tap to adjust the volume or mute all sounds

Tap to open the start menu and to choose

from the available

programs

Tap to open the Calendar

program

Tap to open the Contacts program

Tap to see the date, time, your next appointment, and the battery level

Tap to change the date and time

Your day at a glance

Tap to display the Bluetooth Tap to display the Wi-Fi

Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation

Tap to open a menu where you can see common device status and settings (such as backlight setting, battery level, memory usage, and more)

menu (MyPal A636 only)

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.

Menu bar

At the bottom of the screen of a program is the Menu bar. You can use the menus and buttons on the Menu bar to perform tasks in programs.

NOTE The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you

are using.

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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

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 and hold until the pop-up menu appears

Tap the action that you wish to perform

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

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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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.

Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appears

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

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

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

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

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Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2

Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-6

Drawing on the screen ............................................................. 2-8

Recording a message .............................................................. 2-9

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♦ Finding and organizing information ................. 2-10

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Using the Search function...................................................... 2-10

Using the File Explorer............................................................2-11

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♦ Customizing your device ....................................2-11

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Changing the date and time................................................... 2-12

Changing the Start menus ..................................................... 2-12

Changing the owner information ............................................ 2-13

Setting a password ................................................................ 2-13

Changing the screen display orientation................................ 2-14

Changing the screen theme................................................... 2-16

Changing the button assignments ......................................... 2-16

Setting the backlight............................................................... 2-17

Changing the battery power settings ..................................... 2-18

Selecting sounds and notifications......................................... 2-19

Changing the audio settings .................................................. 2-19

Changing the memory settings .............................................. 2-21

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♦ Using simple applications ................................. 2-23

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Calculator............................................................................... 2-23

Games ................................................................................... 2-24

Pictures .................................................................................. 2-26

Checking Device Status......................................................... 2-28

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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 > Settings > System tab > System Information icon

2. To display the device specifications, tap Device Info tab. This will display various information such as the device ID, system memory, and wireless capabilities.

5. Tap the Version tab to view other information about the device.

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. T ap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your options.

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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.

Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to display the input method options

Select an input method

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 then tap Settings.

3. Tap Personal tab then tap Input.

5. Tap Word Completion tab.

6. Make your desired changes.

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Tap here if this is the word you wish to use

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To use Letter Recognizer:

With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters on the screen with the stylus as you would on paper.

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Letter Recognizer.

2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is

converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstation on using the Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.

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.

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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 Menu on the Menu 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 then tap New on the Menu bar.

2. The screen displays a blank space with lines to help you write.

3. Write your text.

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.

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 Menu, then Undo Ink 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 Menu on the Menu bar then select an action, or use one of the tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.

To convert writing to text:

•Tap Menu on the Menu bar then tap Tools > Recognize.

To select a zoom level:

•Tap Menu > Zoom . From the list, tap a zoom percentage.

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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

NOTE To easily work on or view

your drawing, change the zoom level by tapping Menu then Zoom 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, 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 Menu.

3. Resize the drawing by 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 > Programs > Notes.

2. Tap Menu from the Menu bar then select View Recording Toolbar 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.

5. 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.

Indicates an embedded recording

Tap to begin recording Tap to stop recording

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To change the recording format:

1. In the note list, tap Menu > 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.

Finding and organizing information

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

Using the Search function

To search for information:

1. Tap > Help > Search.

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

To use the Help feature:

1. Tap > Help.

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

Tap to search for the word

Type a word to find

Topics found containing the searched word

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Using the File Explorer

To use the File Explorer to find and organize files:

1. Tap > Programs.

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

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 > 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 > Settings > System tab.

2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon.

3. Under the Time tab, make your desired settings.

NOTE Tap the More tab and select Display the clock in the title

bar in all programs to display the clock on the top right

corner of the screen all the time.

To change the alarm settings:

1. Tap > Settings > System tab.

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

3. Make your desired settings.

Changing the Start menus

To change the menu items:

1. 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 OK.

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Changing the owner information

To change the owner information:

1. 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.

Setting a password

To set a password for your device:

1. 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 > Settings > System tab.

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

3. Select your desired orientation, then tap OK.

Portrait orientation

Sets the screen display to portrait or landscape orientation

Landscape orientation

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To enable the ClearType feature:

1. 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 > 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 set on the middle by default.

Smaller text Larger text

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Changing the screen theme

To change the screen theme:

1. 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 > Settings, then tap the Today icon.

2. Tap the Items tab.

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

Changing the button assignments

To change the button assignments:

1. 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.

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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 then tap OK when done.

NOTE Tap the Advance tab to set options for the key light and hold

switch.

Setting the backlight

To set the backlight:

1. 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 Advance tab and customize the backlight settings when using battery power and AC power.

6. Tap OK when done.

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Changing the battery power settings

To change the battery power settings:

1. Tap > 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 the CPU Mode tab to set the processing power to use when using programs.

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

• Normal 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.

• Power Save 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 Auto. This mode adjusts the CPU speed depending on the program that you are running.

6. 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 > Settings.

2. Under Personal tab, tap the Sounds & Notifications icon > Sounds tab then select the items that you wish to enable.

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

5. Tap OK when done.

Changing the audio settings

To change the Audio settings:

1. Tap > Settings.

2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Audio 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.

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To change the Microphone and Speaker settings:

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

2. In MIC Gain Control, choose either to manually adjust the gain control or let the device automatically adjust the recording volume. Adjust the volume to high or low by dragging the slider to the left or to the right.

NOTE Tap Load Default to

revert to the default settings.

To change the Wakeup settings:

1. Tap > Settings.

2. Tap the Personal tab, then tap the Wakeup Source icon.

3. Check the boxes of the items to control what functions/conditions will turn on the device’s power. Pressing any one of the function buttons on the front panel wakes up the device.

4. Tap OK when done.

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To change the USB settings:

1. Tap > Settings.

2. Tap the Connections tab, then tap the USB Settings icon.

3. Choose a USB Client Function.

• RNDIS - (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) lets you send and receive data using the device when connected to another device.

• Serial - enables the USB connection between your desktop computer and the device. Use this to transfer files from your computer to the device.

• Mass Storage - turns your device into a mass storage unit similar to a SCSI disk such as a thumbdrive.

4. Tap OK when done.

Changing the memory settings

To display the memory allocation:

1. Tap > Settings.

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

3. Tap OK when done.

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To check the storage card memory:

1. 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 2-11 for information.

To view the running programs:

1. 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® 5.0 are discussed in other chapters.

To access the applications:

1. 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.

Bubble Breaker

The main objective of this game is to burst all the bubbles. To do so, tap two or more jawbreakers of the same color that are connected to each other. The more bubbles 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 Bubble Breaker:

1. Tap the Bubble Breaker icon to display a new game.

If you wish to reset the game, tap Game, then tap New Game.

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

Menu, then tap New Game.

To change Solitaire options:

1. Tap Menu > Options 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 & Videos

Use Pictures & Videos to view pictures and play back videos of various formats stored on your device or on a storage card. You can then send them to your friends, view a slideshow of your pictures, play back the video 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 > Programs.

2. Tap the Pictures & Videos icon to launch the application.

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

4. When the picture or video appears on the screen, use the menus and tools on the Menu bar to edit your picture or play back the video.

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

or Tap Menu, then tap Set as Today

Wallpaper... to use the picture as your wallpaper in the Today screen.

NOTE Tap Send on the Menu

bar to attach the picture to an e-mail.

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To use Auto Correct

•Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust the picture.

NOTE Tap Menu then Undo to reverse the last action made. Tap

Revert to Saved to reverse all actions done on the picture.

To rotate the picture

•Tap Menu > Edit > Rotate from the Menu bar. Each tap of Rotate turns the picture 90 degrees clockwise.

To crop the picture

1. Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Crop.

2. Drag the stylus pen over the screen to select the part of the picture you want to retain.

3. Tap inside the crop box to crop the picture.

To save the picture

•Tap Menu > Save As in order to save the changes after editing the picture.

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Checking Device Status

Quickly view essentail device information such as storage usage and battery life by using Asus Status.

To open Asus Status

1. Tap the Asus Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen.

2. A menu opens displaying general information about your device. Tap an item to access more options for that particular item.

To change Asus Status settings

1. Tap the Asus Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting...

2. Make the desired selections from the available items. You can remove items from the Asus Status menu by clearing the box beside the item in System Status.

3. Tap OK to make the changes.

NOTE If you clear the box beside the Show system status icon,

the Asus Status icon will not show. To make the Asus Status icon appear again, Tap > Settings. Under the System tab, tap Asus Status icon.

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Synchronize and enhance

♦♦

♦ Microsoft® ActiveSync

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

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

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♦ Synchronizing your device.................................. 3-4

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Connecting your device to a computer .................................... 3-4

Setting up a partnership........................................................... 3-4

Checking synchronized information ......................................... 3-6

Manually initiating synchronization .......................................... 3-7

Synchronization options........................................................... 3-8

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♦ Installing other applications................................ 3-9

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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® Outlook® from the Companion CD. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to the Outlook bundled in the Companion CD.

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.

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.

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

5. If you have not installed Outlook, install it now. Click Install Outlook 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, 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.

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9. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens. 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” below the page for instructions.

Synchronizing your device

Connecting your device to a computer

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

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

Setting up a sync relationship

Immediately after you have completed the installation, the Sync Setup wizard will start automatically to help you establish a sync relationship and customize your synchronization settings. At this point, you can decide exactly which types of information you would like to synchronize with your computer.

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sync relationship

device 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.

is a file that allows you to synchronize your

To set up a sync relationship:

1. On the Synchronization Setup Wizard screen, click Next.

2. Select the type of information that you wish to synchronize. Click Next. If you wish to customize a synchronized item, highlight the item then click Settings.

On the Calendar Synchronization

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

4. Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setup.

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

Refer to the succeeding sections for more details on synchronization.

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.

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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 stop/start synchronization

Tap to change synchronization settings

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

To end synchronization, tap Stop.

NOTE You may synchronize via IR (infrared port) or before

changing synchronization settings. To do this, you need to stop synchronization with your computer first.

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 beside 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.

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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Microsoft® Pocket Outlook

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♦ Introduction........................................................... 5-2

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♦ Calendar ................................................................ 5-2

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Creating appointments............................................................. 5-3

Using the summary screen ...................................................... 5-4

Creating meeting requests....................................................... 5-4

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Creating contacts ..................................................................... 5-6

Using the summary screen ...................................................... 5-6

Finding a contact...................................................................... 5-7

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Creating tasks .......................................................................... 5-8

Using the summary screen ...................................................... 5-9

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♦ Notes.................................................................... 5-10

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Creating notes.........................................................................5-11

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♦ Messaging ........................................................... 5-12

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Synchronizing e-mail messages ............................................ 5-12

Connecting directly to an e-mail server.................................. 5-13

Reading messages in Inbox................................................... 5-15

Composing messages ........................................................... 5-16

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Introduction

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, you can use an e-mail address stored in Contacts to address e-mail messages in Messaging.

Using ActiveSync®, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer with your device. You can also synchronize this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange server. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the changes you mode on your device and desktop computer or server and updates both computers with the latest information. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer.

You can switch to any of the Pocket Outlook programs by tapping .

Calendar

Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily switch views using the View menu.

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Tap to display or edit the appointment details

NOTE You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing

the first day of the week, by tapping Menu then Options.

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Creating appointments

To create an appointment:

1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the appointment,

2. Tap Menu on the Menu bar then tap New Appointment.

Tap to select from a predefined text Tap to select from previously entered locations

Tap to specify the time of appointment

Tap to specify the date of appointment

Tap to add notes to the appointment

3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap to select the field.

4. If needed, tap the date and time to change them.

5. Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the input panel to see all available fields.

6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section “Notes” later in this chapter.

7. When done, tap OK to return to Calendar.

NOTE If you select Remind me in an appointment, your device will

remind you according to the options set in Personal tab, Sounds & Notifications.

, Settings,

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Using the summary screen

When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap Edit.

Appointment details

Notes/additional information on the appointment

Tap to change details of the appointment

Creating meeting requests

You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook and Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server.

To create a meeting request:

1. Tap Menu, tap Options then tap the Appointments tab to indicate how you want meeting requests sent.

2. If you send and receive e-mail messages through ActiveSync, select

ActiveSync.

To schedule a meeting:

1. Create an appointment.

2. In the appointment details, hide the input panel, then tap Attendees.

3. From the list of e-mail addresses you have entered in Contacts, select the meeting attendees.

The meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the Outbox folder. For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, see Calendar and Messaging online help on the device.

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Contacts

Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you look for, whether you are at home or on the road. Using the infrared port (IR) on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users.

Tap to select the category of contacts you want to display

Tap and enter part of a name to quickly find it on the list

Tap to display or edit the contact details

Tap to display additional phone numbers and email addresses

Tap to create a new contact

NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap

Menu then Options.

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Creating contacts

To create a contact:

1. Tap , then tap Contacts.

2. Tap New to display a blank contact form.

3. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You will need to scroll down to see all available fields.

4. To assign the contact a category, scroll to and tap Categories, then select a category from the list. On the contact list, you can display the contacts by category.

5. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section “Notes” later in this chapter.

6. Tap OK to return to the contact list when done.

Using the summary screen

Tapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen. To change the contact information, tap Edit.

Contact details

Tap to display notes

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Tap to change contact information

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Finding a contact

There are four ways to find a contact.

1. In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box.

2. Tap Menu then Filter and select the type of contact that you wish to display. To show all contacts again, select All Contacts. To view a contact not assigned to a category, select No Categories.

3. To view the names of companies your contacts work for, in the contact list, tap Menu >View By > By Company. The number of contacts that work for that company will be displayed to the right of the company name.

4. Tap , tap Help, then tap Search. Enter the contact name, select

Contacts for the type, and tap Search.

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Tasks

Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do.

Indicates high priority

Tap to display or edit the task details

Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions

Tap to create a new task

Creating tasks

To create a task:

1. Tap , then tap Tasks.

2. Tap New to display a blank task form.

3. Using the input panel, enter a description.

4. Enter a start date and due date, or enter other information by tapping the field first. If the input panel is open, you will need to hide it to see all available fields.

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5. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list. On the task list, you can display tasks by category.

6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section “Notes” later in this chapter.

7. Tap OK to return to the task list when done.

TIP To quickly create a task with

only a subject, tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu. Tap Tap here to add a new task and enter your task information.

Using the summary screen

Tapping a task on the task list displays a summary screen. To change the task details, tap Edit.

Task details Tap to show or hide the task details

Notes/additional information on the task

Tap to change the task details

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Notes

Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the note is displayed, it will be created as a standalone recording.

Tap to change the sort order of the list

Tap to open a note or play a recording

Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions

Tap an action for the item

Tap to create a new note or recording

You may change the default Notes options including the writing mode, template, file storage, and record button action.

To change the Notes options:

1. Tap , tap Programs, then tap Notes.

2. Tap Menu, then Options... to display the options screen.

3. Make your desired changes.

4. Click OK.

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Creating notes

To create a note:

1. Tap , then tap Notes.

2. Tap New to display a blank note.

3. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2.

Tap to save the note and return to the Notes list

Tap to show or hide the input panel

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Messaging

Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages in one of these ways:

• Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer

• Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network

Synchronizing e-mail messages

You can e-mail messages as part of the general synchronization process. You will need to enable mail synchronization in ActiveSync. For more information on enabling mail synchronization, see the ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer.

During synchronization:

• Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on your device. By default, you will receive messages from the past five days only and the first 100 lines of each message.

• E-mail messages in the Outbox folder on your device are transferred to Exchange or Outlook, then send from those programs.

• E-mail messages in subfolder must be selected in ActiveSync on your desktop computer in order to be transferred.

NOTE You can also synchronize e-mail messages with your desktop

computer from a remote location. For more information on connecting your device, see Chapter 8.

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Connecting directly to an e-mail server

In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server using a modem or network card connected to your device. You need to set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP, and a connection to your e-mail server. For more information, see Chapter 8.

When you connect to the e-mail server, new messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder, messages in the device Outbox folders are sent, and messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the device Inbox folder.

Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than your desktop computer. When you delete a message on your device, it is also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect based on the settings you selected in ActiveSync.

You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space in your device.

When working offline, once you have downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the e-mail server and decide which messages to download completely. The next time you connect, Inbox downloads the complete messages you have marked for retrieval and sends the messages you have composed.

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When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer, by default, you will receive messages from the last five days only, the first 100 lines of each new messages, and file attachments of less than 100KB in size. The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your desktop computer.

You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next synchronization or e-mail server connection. In the message list, tap and hold the message that you want to retrieve. On the pop-up menu, tap Mark for Download. The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status.

You can specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at any time.

• Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer.

• Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on your device. Tap Tools then Options. On the Service tab, tap the service that you wish to change. Tap and hold the service and select Delete to remove a service.

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Reading messages in Inbox

The messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, the most recently received messages appear on top of the list. Unread messages appear in boldface.

Tap to select the service, and the folder that you wish to display

Tap to select the sort order for the messages

Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions

Tap to connect, and to send/receive e-mail

Tap to connect to the selected service

Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it.

Tap to return to the message list

Tap to delete this message Tap to reply to or forward this message

Tap to view the next message

Tap to view the previous message

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Composing messages

To compose a message:

1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen.

Enter the e-mail address here

Tap to show or hide the complete message header

Type your text here

Tap to send the message

2. In the To field, enter the e-mail address of your recipient. You may either type the e-mail address or select a name from the Contacts list by tapping “To”.

If you wish to send a copy of your e-mail to other recipients, use the stylus pen to scroll up to display the Cc: and Bcc: lines in the message header.

The addresses in the To: and Cc: can be viewed by all recipients.

The addresses in the Bcc: are hidden from the recipients.

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To address your e-mail to several recipients, type the e-mail addresses separated by a semicolon. A semicolon is automatically added between e-mail addresses if you select from your Contacts list.

All the names in the Contacts list with e-mail addresses appear in the e-mail address book.

3. Compose your message then tap Send.

Using preset messages

To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap Menu then My Text from the command bar and select your desired message.

Editing or adding preset messages

To edit or add preset messages:

1. Tap Menu from the command bar to display the menu.

2. Tap My Text to display a list of preset messages then tap Edit My Text Messages.

3. Select a message to change. or Select a blank line from the bottom

of the list, then type your customized message.

4. Tap OK when done.

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Saving composed messages

If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect.

If you do not wish to send the message immediately, tap OK after composing the message to save it to the Drafts folder.

When you are ready to send the message, open the Drafts folder and tap the message. Tap Send to send the message.

Managing e-mail messages and folders

The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4.

• If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook will automatically be sunchronized with your device. The folders you create and the messages you move will then be mirrored on the server. For example, if you move two messages from the Inbox folder to a folder named Family, and you have designated Family for synchronization, the server creates a copy of the Family folder and copies the messages into that folder. You can then read messages while away from your desktop computer.

• If you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder.

• If you use POP3 and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created, the link is broken between the messages on the device and their copies on the mail server. The next time you connect, the mail server will see that the messages are missing from the device Inbox and delete them from the server . This prevents you from having duplicate copies of a message, but it also means that you will no longer have access to messages that you move to folders created from anywhere except the device.

• If you use IMAP4, the folders you create and the e-mail messages you move are mirrored on the server. Therefore, messages are available to you anytime you connect to your mail server, whether it is from your device or desktop computer. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your mail server, create new folders, or rename/delete folders when connected.

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♦ Word Mobile .......................................................... 6-2

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Creating Pocket Word documents ........................................... 6-2

Saving Pocket Word documents.............................................. 6-3

Opening an existing Pocket Word document........................... 6-5

Modes of entering information ................................................. 6-6

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Opening an existing Pocket Excel document..........................6-11

Saving Pocket Excel documents.............................................6-11

Securing your Excel document .............................................. 6-13

Tips for working in Pocket Excel ............................................ 6-14

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Signing up .............................................................................. 6-16

Working with contacts ............................................................ 6-17

Chatting with contacts............................................................ 6-18

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The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft® PowerPoint Mobile, MSN Messenger, and Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC.

To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the

menu, then tap the program that you wish to open.

Pocket Word

Word Mobile works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your device, or you can copy documents from your desktop computer to your device. Synchronize documents between your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations.

Use Word Mobile to create documents, such as letters, meeting minutes, or trip reports.

Creating Word Mobile documents

To create a new Word document:

1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Word Mobile to launch the application.

If you have existing Microsoft Word or Word Mobile documents in your device, a list of the documents appears.

NOTE If you selected a template for new documents in the Options

dialog box, that template appears with the appropriate text and formatting already provided.

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2. Tap New on the Menu bar to display a blank document.

3. Use any of the tools in the input panel to type your text.

Tap to save and close your document Type your text here

Formatting toolbar

Tap to select an input method

Tap to show or hide the input panel

Saving Word Mobile documents

To save a Word Mobile document:

When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. The document is saved using the first line as file name if you did not

specify a file name. For example, if your first line in the document has the words Bits-n-Pieces, these words appear in your Word documents list.

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To specify save options:

1. With the document open, tap Menu.

2. From the pop-up menu, tap File, then tap Save As... to display the Save As screen.

3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field.

4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to place the file.

5. Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format.

6. Tap the down arrow in the Location field to indicate the location of your saved file, either in the main memory of your device, or in a storage card, if available.

7. Tap OK when done.

NOTE If you do not wish to change the document format, but would

like to change the file name, folder, and location of your document, tap Menu from the Menu bar then tap File. Tap Rename/Move... from the pop-up menu to make your changes.

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Opening an existing Word Mobile document

Word Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list, then select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.

Tap to select the folder you want to display

Tap to change the sort order of the list

Tap to open a document

Tap to create a new document

NOTE You can open only one Word Mobile document at a time;

when you open a second document, you will be asked to save the first document first.

Viewing documents

If you are opening a Word document created on a desktop computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document.

To change the zoom option:

1. Tap View, then tap Zoom.

2. Select your desired percentage. Select a higher percentage to enter text and lower one to see more of

your document.

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Excel Mobile

Excel Mobile works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your device, or you can copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your device. Synchronize workbooks between your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date contents in both locations.

Use Excel Mobile to create workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage logs.

Excel Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list, then select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.

Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap View, then tap Toolbar.

Cell contents appear here as you type, or when you select the cell

Tap to access view options

NOTE You can open only one Excel Mobile document at a time;

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Creating an Excel Mobile document

To create a new Excel document:

1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Excel Mobile.

2. Tap New to display a blank document.

If you selected a template for new documents in the Options dialog box, that template appears with the appropriate text and formatting already provided.

Opening an existing Excel Mobile document

If you have previously created Excel Mobile documents, a list of the documents appear after you tap the Excel Mobile icon.

To open an existing Excel document:

1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Excel Mobile to display a list of Excel Mobile files.

2. Tap the file that you wish to open.

Saving an Excel Mobile document

To save an Excel Mobile document:

When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. By default, your document is saved as Book1 as file name. You can

change the file name to one that is more descriptive of your document. See next section for saving options.

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To specify save options:

1. With the document open, tap Menu, then tap File.

2. From the pop-up menu, tap Save As... to display the Save As screen.

3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field.

4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to place the file.

5. Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format.

You can save the document you create or edit in a variety of formats.

6. Tap the down arrow in the Location field to indicate the location of your saved file, e.g. main memory, flash disk, or storage card, if available.

7. Tap OK when done.

To rename/move a file:

1. With the document open, tap Menu, then tap File.

2. From the second pop-up menu, tap

Rename/Move... to display the Rename/Move screen.

3. Change the file name in the Name field.

4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to move the file.

5. Tap the down arrow in the Location box to select the folder location.

6. Tap OK when done.

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Tips for working in Excel Mobile

Take note of the following when working on large worksheets in Pocket Excel:

• View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap View, then tap Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore.

• Show and hide window elements. T ap View, then tap the elements to show or hide.

• Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap View, then tap Freeze Panes. You might want to freeze the top and leftmost panes in a worksheet to keep the row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet.

• Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View, then tap Split. Drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap View, then tap Remove Split.

• Show and hide rows and columns. To hide a row or column, select a cell in the row or column that you want to hide. Tap Menu, tap Format, tap Row or Column, and tap Hide. To show a hidden row or column, tap Menu, tap Edit then tap Go To, and type a reference that is in the hidden row or column. Tap Menu, tap Format, tap Row or Column, and tap Unhide.

For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap , then tap Help.

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PowerPoint Mobile

PowerPoint Mobile works with Microsoft PowerPoint on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your PowerPoint presentationss. Copy PowerPoint presentation files from your desktop computer to your device and view them on-the-go. Synchronize presentation files in your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date contents in both locations.

NOTE You can only view PowerPoint presentation files in this

device.

Opening a PowerPoint presentation file

If you have previously copied PowerPoint Mobile presentation files into the device, a list of the documents appear after you tap the PowerPoint Mobile icon.

To open a PowerPoint Mobile file:

1. Tap , tap Programs, then tap PowerPoint Mobile to display a list

of PowerPoint Mobile files.

2. Tap the file you wish to open.

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Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile file

To go to the previous or next slide:

1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen to open the menu.

2. In the menu, tap Next or Previous to go forward or go back in your PowerPoint Mobile file. Tap Go to Slide to immediately go to a specific slide in your presentation.

NOTE While viewing a PowerPoint

file, you can also tap thhe screen to go to the next slide.

To zoom in on a slide

1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen to open the menu.

2. In the menu, tap Zoom In. In the lower- right side of the screen, drag the red box with the stylus pen to go to a specific area on the slide.

3. Tap the magnifying glasses to zoom in or zoom out of the slide. Tap Fit to Screen to fit the slide to the whole screen.

NOTE When you are in a vieww other

than Fit to Screen, the menu is not available.

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Viewing a custom show

Custom shows are presentations, usually a group of slides, within a presentation that are meant only for a specific audience.

To view a custom show:

1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen to open the menu.

2. Tap Custom Show then select the custom show you want to view.

Setting show options

Set how you want to view PowerPoint Mobile files.

To set show options:

1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen to open the menu.

2. Tap Show Options. In the Orientation tab, select the slideshow orientation you want to use.

3. Tap the Playback tab. Tap Override playback options for all files if you do not want to use the embedded settings of a PowerPoint file that you created in your desktop computer.

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

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MSN Messenger

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

• See who among your contacts is online

• Send and receive instant messages

• Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts

To use MSN Messenger: You must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a

Microsoft Exchange e-mail account.

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

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

To launch MSN Messenger:

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

Tap , tap Programs, tap Pocket MSN, then tap MSN Messenger.

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Signing up

To sign in to MSN Mesenger service:

1. Tap Menu then tap Sign in... from the menu.

OR Simply tap the Tap here to sign

in area.

2. In the sign-in screen, enter your e-mail address and password. Tap Sign In.

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computer, your contacts will show up on your device.

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Working with contacts

The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu.

To see others online without being seen, tap My Status in the Tools menu and select Appear Offline.

If you block a contact, you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact’s list. To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap

Unblock on the pop-up menu.

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Chatting with contacts

Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, then tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap

Invite in the Tools menu, then tap the contact that you want to invite.

NOTE To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap

the Contacts button. To go back to your chat window, tap Chats and select the person whom you were chatting with.

To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. For more information on using MSN

Messenger, tap , then tap Help.

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Windows Media Player for Pocket PC

Use Microsoft® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to

Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap , then tap Windows Media.

Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to copy digital audio and video to your Pocket PC. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your Pocket PC.

For more information on using Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap

, then tap Help.

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Internet Explorer Mobile

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♦ Introduction........................................................... 7-2

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♦ Using Internet Explorer Mobile ........................... 7-2

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Changing View settings...................................................... 7-3

Browsing the Internet ......................................................... 7-3

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Mobile Favorites ................................................................. 7-4

Viewing mobile favorites and channels .............................. 7-6

Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders ..................... 7-7

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Introduction

Use Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages in any of these ways.

• During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Internet Explorer on the desktop computer.

• Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web. To do this, you need to create the connection first. See Chapter 8 for information on creating a connection.

When connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and programs from the Internet or intranet.

Using Internet Explorer Mobile

You can use Internet Explorer Mobile to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection to browse the Web.

To launch Internet Explorer Mobile:

1. Tap , then Internet Explorer to display the Mobile Services from MSN.

New Pocket MSN services

Tap to go back to previous page

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2. Tap Menu > Home to display the Internet Explorer Mobile with links to some useful Web sites.

3. Tap any of the Web site buttons to go to a specific site.

Changing View settings

To change View settings:

1. Tap Menu > View then select view options. Tap Full Screen, for example, to set explorer window to full-screen mode. To disable full-screen mode, tap and Hold anywhere on the explorer, then select Full Screen again.

3. Tap Zoom to see another pop-up for selecting your desired text size display.

Browsing the Internet

To browse the Internet:

1. Set up a connection to your ISP or corporate network using Connections. See Chapter 8 for details.

2. Do one of the following to connect and start browsing:

•Tap Favorites on the Menu Bar, then tap the favorite that you wish to

view .

• Enter the Web address in the Address Bar that you want to visit then

tap Go.

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Mobile Favorites folder

Only the items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder on your desktop computer will be synchronized with your device. This folder was created automatically when you installed ActiveSync.

Favorite links

During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with Internet Explorer Mobile on your device. Both computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link will be downloaded to your device, and you will need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content. For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer.

Mobile Favorites

If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later on your desktop computer, you can download mobile favorites to your device. Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your device so that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and desktop computer.

Use the Internet Explorer plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites quickly.

To create a mobile favorite:

1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools then Create Mobile Favorite.

2. To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box.

3. Click OK. Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your desktop computer.

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4. If you want to download the pages that are linked to the mobile favorite you just created, in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer, click Favorites > Mobile Favorites, then right- click a specific mobile favorite item, then click Properties. In the Download tab, specify the number of links deep you want to download. To conserve device memory, go only one level deep.

5. Synchronize your device and your desktop computer. Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device.

NOTE You will need to manually download content or set a schedule

to keep the information updated on your desktop computer and device.

Before synchronizing with your device, in Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools then Synchronize. Y ou will see the last time content was downloaded to the desktop computer, and you can manually download content if needed or set a schedule to automatically update contents. To set a schedule to update a specific mobile favorite, select a specific mobile favorite from the list then click Properties button. On the Schedule tab, you can set the mobile favorite to use a specific schedule to update its content.

You can add a button to the Internet Explorer toolbar for creating mobile favorites. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click View, Toolbars, and Customize.

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Saving device memory

Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimize the amount of memory used:

• In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options, turn off pictures and sounds, or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.

• Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Interner Explorer on your desktop computer, click Favorites > Mobile Favorites, then rightclick a specific mobile favorite item you want to change, then click Properties. In the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download.

Viewing mobile favorites and channels

To view mobile favorites and channels:

1. Tap Menu > Favorites to display your list of favorites.

Tap the favorite that you wish to view

Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link

2. Tap a Favorites page that you wish to view. You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you

synchronized with your desktop computer. If the page is not on your device, the favorite is dimmed. You need to synchronize with your desktop computer again to download the page to your device, or connect to the Internet to view the page.

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ASUSTeK Computer A632 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual