Chapter 2 Learn the basics ♦ Entering information ............................................ 2-2 Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2 Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-5 Drawing on the screen ............................................................. 2-8 Recording a message .............................................................. 2-9 Using a preset message ........................................
Entering information You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways.
When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your device anticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more your use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate. Tap here if this is the word you wish to use NOTE To change options on word completion feature: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. . Tap Tap Settings. Tap Personal tab. Tap Input. Tap Word Completion tab.
To use Block Recognizer: With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those use on other devices. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and demonstation on using the Block Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use the stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information to text at a later time. To write on the screen: 1. Open the Notes program. 2. Tap the Pen button to switch to the writing mode. The screen displays blank space with lines to help you write. 3.
To edit your writing: 1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text to select it. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools, then Undo and try again. You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it, then dragging the stylus across the screen. 3. Tap Edit on the Command bar and select an action, or use one of the tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
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.
Drawing on the screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. To create a drawing: 1. Use the stylus to make a stroke three ruled lines high. A dotted box appears. 2. Make your drawing in or touching the drawing box and crossing three ruled lines.
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 change the recording format: 1. In the note list, tap Tools then Options. 2. Tap the Global Input Options link. 3. Tap the Options tab. Mobile Voice is a 2.4KB audio codec. It is the recommended format because it provides good voice recording and less storage space. Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) provides slightly better sound quality but takes up 50 times more storage space tham Mobile Voice recordings.
Finding and organizing information The Find and Help features on your device helps you quickly locate information. To find information: 1. Tap , then tap Find. 2. Enter the text that you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go to start the search. To quickly find information that is taking up space on your device, select Larger than 64 KB in Type. Type a word to find Tap to search for the word Topics found containing the searched word To use the Help feature: 1. Tap , then tap Help. 2.
Using the File Explorer To use the File Explorer to find and organize files: 1. Tap , then tap Programs. 2. In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in your device.
Customizing your device You can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in programs, and installing additional software. Adjusting settings You can adjust the device settings to your preference. To see the available options: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the Personal or System tab on the bottom of the screen. You may want to adjust any one of the following items. • Clock. Change the time or set alarms. • Menus.
To change the date and time settings: 1. Tap Settings, then the System. 2. Tap the Clock icon. 3. Make your desired settings. Tap to select a time zone Highlight a Time item then tap up or down arrow to set Tap this down arrow to display the Calendar To change the alarm settings: 1. Tap Settings, then the System. 2. Tap the Clock icon, then the Alarm tab. 3. Make your desired settings.
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 choose the reminder types and sounds: 1. Tap icon then tap Settings. 2.
Using ASUS Launcher This program allows you the convenience of classifying your frequently used programs, and quickly launching them with just a few taps. To access ASUS Launcher: 1. Tap , then Programs. 2. Tap ASUS Programs, then ASUS Launcher. NOTE To quickly access ASUS Launcher, press the button (leftmost) on your device. 3. From the command bar, tap Name to display the names of the existing categories. The default categories are Favorites, Start Menu, and Programs. 4.
5. Tap Start Menu or Programs to display the default programs in them. NOTE Whatever category is selected, that category will be launched the next time you tap the AsusLauncher icon. To edit the name of a default category: 1. Tap Name, and select a category that you wish to rename. For example, Programs. 2. Tap Category, then Edit Title. 3. In the Edit Current Category screen, revise the name. 4. Tap OK.
To customize an existing category: 1. Tap Editor, then Copy To. 2. Tap Name, then Programs (or Start Menu). 3. In the Programs screen, tap the program icon that you wish to copy. For example, Jawbreaker. A pop-up screen appears. 4. Select a target destination for the program icon. For example, Favorites. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to copy other programs that you wish to launch often. 6. When done, tap Copy To then Launch to return to the launch mode. 7.
To remove programs from a category: 1. Tap Editor, then Remove. 2. Tap Name, then any of the existing categories. 3. Tap the program icon that you wish to remove. For example, the Calculator icon in the Favorites screen. The icon disappears from the screen as soon as you tap it. 4. When done, tap Remove then Launch to return to the launch mode. 5. Tap OK to save your changes. To add a new category: 1. Tap Category, then Add. A new category is automatically added. 2.
Adding or removing programs Programs added to your device at the factory are stored in ROM (ReadOnly Memory). You cannot remove this software, and you will never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using installation programs with a *.xip extension. All other programs and data files added to your device after factory installation are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). You can install any program created for your device, as long as it has enough memory.
5. Double-click the *.exe file. • If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software is installed on your desktop computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your device. • If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer. You need to move this file to your device.
To add a program to the Start menu: 1. Tap , tap Settings, tap Menus, tap the Start Menu tab, and tap the check box for the program. If you do not see the program on the list, you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program to the Start Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on the desktop computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder. 2. If you are using the File Explorer on the device: a.
ASUS utilities Besides the Microsoft program that allows you to back up data, your device also includes proprietary ASUS utilities. The ASUS utilities allow you to backup or restore data, and adjust settings to customize your device and maximize its use. ASUS SmartKeeper The ASUS SmartKeeper is an automatic backup feature that prompts you to backup the current system status in a CF memory card whenever the remaining battery power reaches a certain level.
4. In the Automatic screen, check the Automatic system backup box to enable automatic backup. This box is checked by default. When SmartKeeper is set to Automatic, make sure that a CF memory card (64MB free space recommended) is present in the CF card slot. 5. Tap OK. NOTE To verify if the CF memory card is usable for system backup, perform a Manual backup first. See the section “To use manual backup” on page 2-27.
To back up the current system status: 1. When prompted, tap the Yes button on the screen message window to start the backup process. a. If you set Flash Disk as your storage device, SmartKeeper saves your current system status to the file ASUSBKUP.SAV in the Flash Disk. This is a 32MB storage space in the device Flash ROM. NOTE Flash Disk is the default setting. b. If you set CF Card as storage device, the backup file is saved in the CF card. Make sure that a CF memory card is present in the slot.
When the device is OFF When a low battery status occurs while the device is in standby or OFF, SmartKeeper wakes up the system to back up the system status. • • If you selected Flash Disk as your storage device, SmartKeeper automatically backs up the system status to ASUSBKUP.SAV file in the Flash Disk. If you selected CF Card as your storage device: 1. SmartKeeper checks if a CF memory card is ready in the slot. 2. If found, SmartKeeper backs up the current system status to ASUSBKUP.
The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2003/04/08, 10:21:27 AM. Backup failed! Insufficient space in the CF memory card. The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2003/04/08, 10:21:27 AM. Backup failed! System error. If automatic backup failed because the available space in the CF memory card is not enough to back up the current system status If automatic backup failed because a system error occurred.
SmartKeeper error messages When backing up or restoring the system status, you may receive any one of the following error messages. The messages tell you the reason why the error occurred.
ASUS Backup The ASUS Backup utility lets you back up your system files and/or data contained in the main system memory. Unlike the ASUS SmartKeeper automatic backup feature that backs up the entire system status (system and data) into one backup file, this utility allows you to manually create separate backup files for your system files and data files. You may even categorize the data files and place into different folders. To access the ASUS backup utility: 1. Tap , then tap Programs. , then tap . 2.
NOTE See the online help on your device for online instructions to back up or restore data. To back up all data on your device: 1. Return to the ASUS programs screen and tap the ASUS Backup icon. 2. Tap the Backup tab on the ASUS Backup screen. 3. Tap All Data button to back up all data on your device. NOTE You need to insert a CF memory card into the CF slot if you wish to save your backup file into a removable storage device. Otherwise, you can save the backup file into the Flash Disk. 4.
6. The screen shows the status of the backup process. When done, a message appears indicating that the backup is complete, and shows the total size of the backed up files. In case the program fails to back up any items, it will show the items on the screen. 7. Tap OK. To back up only PIM data on your device: 1. On the ASUS Backup screen, tap PIM Data button to back up only the personal information management (PIM) data on your device. 2.
4. Type a name for your backup file and the folder where you wish to place it. You may opt not to specify a folder. 5. Check the boxes opposite the items that you wish to back up, or tap Select All to select all listed items. If you checked the box User Defined Folders, tap Define to specify the folders that you wish to include in the backup file, then tap OK. 6. Tap Start to begin the backup process. 7.
To restore all data: 1. Tap NOTE , then tap Programs. If you saved your backup file into a CF memory card, you need to insert that CF memory card into the CF slot when restoring data. Otherwise, you will receive the message “No storage devices are found!” 2. On the ASUS Programs screen Tap the ASUS Backup icon. When prompted, stop all running programs. See page 2-29 for instructions. 3. Tap the Restore tab on the ASUS Backup screen. 4. Tap All Data. 5.
To restore PIM data: 1. On the ASUS Backup screen, tap PIM Data. 2. When prompted, select the storage device (Flash Disk or CF card) where you stored your backup file. Tapping Cancel returns you to the previous screen. 3. Tap the Restore tab. 4. Select the backup file name (tap the arrow to list down other backup files, if any). 5. Check the boxes opposite the items that you wish to restore, or tap Select All to select all listed items.
ASUS Settings To access the ASUS settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. Tap the ASUS Settings icon to display the system information screen. This screen is displayed whenever you tap the Info tab. To change the Run Mode: Tap the Mode tab to display the running mode of the CPU. The Turbo Mode allows better CPU performance. In this mode, the CPU speed goes up to 400MHz. Set to this mode when playing games or playing video.
To change the Display settings: 1. Tap the Display tab. 2. Set the degree of brightness while on battery power by tapping the down arrow and selecting a value, or by dragging the slider to the left or to the right until you achieve your desired brightness. 3. Follow step 2 to set the degree of brightness when using external power. NOTE Using a lower degree of brightness while on battery power substantially reduces battery power consumption.
To change the Microphone settings: Tap the AGC tab to adjust the settings for the microphone sensitivity and automatic gain control (AGC). The AGC features allows you to adjust the recording and environment noise level. • • The MIC Sensitivity controls the sound recording input. Setting the slider toward the “+” sign allows for a louder recording, but the environment noise level may be louder also. The Gain Control sets the sound recording output.
To select Autorun Devices: Tap the Autorun tab to select the source devices to execute the autorun program.
Bundled programs Your device includes the most common Windows programs and more. To access the bundled programs: 1. Tap , then tap Programs. 2. Tap any of the icons to launch a specific application program. ASUS Programs Tapping the ASUS Programs icon displays the ASUS Backup utility and the ASUS Launcher. Tap the ASUS Backup icon if you wish to use the utility. See section “ASUS Backup” on page 2-29 for details. Tap the ASUS Launcher icon to quickly display your frequently used programs.
Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use the calculator. File Explorer Tap the File Explorer icon to access your files. See page 2-12. Microsoft Reader Tap the Microsoft Reader icon to download and read online books. See Chapter 5.
MSN Messenger Tap the MSN Messenger icon to use the service. See Chapter 5. Pocket MSN Tap the Pocket MSN icon to get connected to the Internet through the Pocket Internet Explorer. See Chapter 6. Pocket Word Tap the Pocket Word icon to create Pocket Word documents. See Chpater 5.
Pocket Excel Tap the Pocket Excel icon to create spreadsheet documents. See Chapter 5. Pictures Tap the Pictures icon to view .jpg pictures stored on your device or on a storage card. Refer to the online help on your device for details on using this feature. Terminal Services Client Tap the Terminal Services Client icon to connect to a terminal server. Refer to the online help on your device for more information.