MyPal A626/A686/A696 User Manual
E2775 First Edition September 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). 3URGXFW ZDUUDQW\ RU VHUYLFH ZLOO QRW EH H[WHQGHG LI WKH SURG
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................. 1 Introducing MyPal ..................................................................................1 Installing and removing the battery........................................................5 Connecting to a power source ...............................................................5 Setting up GPS ......................................................................................6 Additional storage ....
PowerPoint Mobile ..............................................................................58 Pocket MSN ........................................................................................60 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC .................................................64 Chapter 6 Internet Explorer Mobile................................. 65 Using Internet Explorer Mobile ............................................................65 Mobile Favorites folder ..................................
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Package contents Your package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Standard items $686 0\3DO $ $ $ 3RFNHW 3& • USB travel sync cable • AC adapter • Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft® Outlook® DQG 0LFURVRIW® ActiveSync® [ 6W\OXV • Protection case 5HPRYDEOH UHFKDUJHDEOH P$K /L
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal The ASUS® 0\3DO $ $ $ LV WUXO\ D JRRG FRPSDQLRQ ZKHUHYHU \RX JR 3RZHUHG E\ D 0+] 0\3DO $ RU 0+] 0\3DO $ $ ,QWHO® ;6FDOH SURFHVVRU HTXLSSHG ZLWK 0% 6'5$0DQG 0% )ODVK 520 0\3DO $ RU 0% )ODVK 520 0\3DO $ $ DQG bundled with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! 0\3DO $ $ FRPHV ZLWK DGGLWLRQDO :L )L IHDWXUH WKDW DOORZV \RX WR FRQQHFW W
• • • • • • • 4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. This button allows you to move through the program icons, IROGHUV RU ÀOHV LQ D PHQX E\ VFUROOLQJ XS RU GRZQ OHIW RU ULJKW If ASUS® MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you may use the EXWWRQV WR ]RRP LQ ]RRP RXW DQG DGMXVW WKH YROXPH Launch button - functions like the enter/return key on a keyboard.
NOTES As a precaution, the Power button is automatically disabled when you remove the battery cover. You can only turn on the power when the battery cover is installed to the unit. The battery cover is removable, and allows you to remove or replace the main battery. Right Side features • • • Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Hold key - provides a safety measure to avoid users from accidentally tapping the screen or turning on the device.
NOTE To shutdown the device, press the Power button for about four seconds then tap Yes $OO RSHQ ÀOHV ZLOO EH XQVDYHG Bottom features Stylus Infrared (IR) Port Reset switch • 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. • Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device with an IR port.
Installing and removing the battery 1 3 4 NOTE Opening the battery cover automatically turns off the power. There is a mechanism at the upper left side of the battery compartment that switches the power off automatically when you slide out the battery cover. This is a safety measure for protecting the power circuitry, so please make sure not to lose the battery cover.
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 “Changing the battery power settings” LQ &KDSWHU RQ KRZ WR GLVSOD\ WKH EDWWHU\ SRZHU VWDWXV Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To use the GPS car kit: NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use the PDA aside from the window of your car in landscape mode. Press latch down 1 9* .
Additional storage 0\3DO $ $ $ FRPHV ZLWK WKH VWDQGDUG 6' FDUG VORW 7KH 6' card slot can be inserted with SD or MMC memory cards. It also supports 6',2 FDUGV RI YDULRXV IXQFWLRQDOLWLHV LQFOXGLQJ E J PRGHP HWF 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. 3XVK WKH FDUG DOO WKH ZD\ LQWR WKH VO
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 7KH :HOFRPH VFUHHQ DSSHDUV ZKHQ \RX WXUQ RQ WKH GHYLFH IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH or after performing a clean reset. Tap anywhere on the screen to continue. NOTE To perform a clean reset, refer to the description on page 4.
Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the ÀUVW WLPH HDFK GD\ NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays another program, you may return to the Today screen any time by tapping > 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.
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 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 commands and actions.
Chapter 2 Basics Viewing system information Settings > System tab > System Information icon 7R GLVSOD\ WKH GHYLFH VSHFLÀFDWLRQV WDS Device Info tab. This will display various information such as the device ID, system memory, and wireless capabilities. 3.
To type with the soft keyboard: 1. Tap > Keyboard. 7DS WKH NH\V RQ WKH RQ VFUHHQ keyboard 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.
To use Block Recognizer: :LWK WKH %ORFN 5HFRJQL]HU \RX FDQ LQSXW FKDUDFWHU VWURNHV WKDW DUH VLPLODU to those used on other devices. > Block Recognizer. 1. Tap :ULWH D OHWWHU ZLWKLQ WKH ZULWLQJ DUHD When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstration on XVLQJ WKH %ORFN 5HFRJQL]HU WDS next to the writing area. To use Transcriber: With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen DV \RX ZRXOG RQ SDSHU 8QOLNH
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. Tap > Programs > Notes > New 7KH VFUHHQ GLVSOD\V D EODQN VSDFH ZLWK lines to help you write. 3. Write your 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. :KHQ WKH SRS XS PHQX DSSHDUV WDS 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 FDQ EH UHVL]HG ZKLOH ZULWLQJ FDQQRW 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.
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 UHFRUGLQJ LQ D QRWH RSHQ WKH QRWH ÀUVW ,Q WKH ,QER[ SURJUDP \RX FDQ DGG a recording to an e-mail message.
To change the recording format: 1. In the note list, tap Menu > Options > Global Input Options link > Options tab. 6HOHFW \RXU GHVLUHG UHFRUGLQJ IRUPDW IURP WKH Voice recording format pull-down menu 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 than Mobile Voice recordings.
Customizing your device Settings > Personal or System tab. Tap and hold the slider on the right side of the screen to display other Settings icons. Changing the date and time To change the date and time settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon. 8QGHU WKH Time tab, make your desired settings.
Changing the start menu To change the menu items: 1. Tap > Settings > Menus icon. &KHFN WKH ER[ RSSRVLWH WKH LWHPV WKDW \RX wish to appear on the Start Menu. 3. Tap ok. NOTE Items that are not added in the Start menu can be found in the Programs. Changing the owner information To change the owner information: 1. Tap > Settings > Owner Information icon. .H\ LQ WKH GDWD WKDW \RX ZLVK WR DSSHDU on the Today screen. 3. Add notes to the owner information by tapping the Notes tab. 4.
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. Changing the screen display orientation To change the screen display orientation: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon. 6HOHFW \RXU GHVLUHG RULHQWDWLRQ WKHQ WDS ok.
To enable the ClearType feature: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Clear Type tab. &KHFN WKH Enable Clear Type box, then tap ok. To change the screen text size: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Text Size tab. 0RYH WKH VOLGHU WRZDUG WKH Smallest or Largest until you attain your GHVLUHG WH[W VL]H 7DS ok. NOTE The slider is set on the middle by default. Changing the screen theme To change the screen theme: 1. Tap > Settings > Today icon. 6HOHFW \RXU GHVLUHG WKHPH IUR
To customize the button setttings: 1. 3. 4. Tap the Up/Down Control tab. 7DS WKH VOLGHU WR \RXU GHVLUHG VHWWLQJV RI 8S 'RZQ EXWWRQ UHDFWLRQ WLPH Tap the Advance tab to set options for the key light and hold switch. Tap ok when done. Using Mode Switcher and Task Switcher On the rightmost group of buttons on the device (see Chapter 1), its right button functions, by default, as the Mode Switcher button which allows you to quickly toggle between the Today screen, Windows Media Player, and Rotate screen.
Setting the backlight To set the backlight: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Backlight icon. $GMXVW WKH GLVSOD\ EULJKWQHVV E\ GUDJJLQJ WKH VOLGHU WRZDUGV Dark or Bright until you achieve your desired screen brightness. 3. Tap the Advance WDE DQG FXVWRPL]H WKH EDFNOLJKW VHWWLQJV ZKHQ XVLQJ battery power and AC power. 4. Tap ok when done. Changing the battery power settings To change the battery power settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Power icon to display the battery power status.
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Changing the wakeup settings 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Wakeup Source icon. &KHFN WKH ER[HV RI WKH LWHPV WR FRQWURO ZKDW IXQFWLRQV FRQGLWLRQV ZLOO turn on the device’s power. Pressing any one of the function buttons on the front panel wakes up the device. 3. Tap ok when done. Changing the USB settings To change the USB settings: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > USB Settings icon. &KRRVH D 86% ,QWHUIDFH • Transmission as Network Interface FRQÀJXUHV \RXU GHYLFH DV a network card so
Changing the memory settings To display the memory allocation: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon. 7DS ok when done. To check the storage card memory: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Storage Card tab to display the memory information for the selected storage card. ,I \RX ZLVK WR IUHH VWRUDJH FDUG PHPRU\ GHOHWH VRPH ÀOHV IURP WKH VWRUDJH FDUG 8VH WKH )LOH ([SORUHU WR GHOHWH ÀOHV 6HH ´8VLQJ WKH )LOH Explorer” for information. To view the running programs: 1.
Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functions. Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games. Bubble Breaker 7KH PDLQ REMHFWLYH RI WKLV JDPH LV WR EXUVW DOO WKH EXEEOHV 7R GR VR WDS two or more bubbles of the same color that are connected to each other. The more bubbles you burst at a time, the higher your score. Solitaire 7KH PDLQ REMHFWLYH RI WKLV JDPH LV WR XVH DOO WKH FDUGV LQ WKH GHFN WR EXLOG up four suit stacks in ascending order, beginning with the aces.
4. Tap Menu > Set as Today Background... to use the picture as your wallpaper in the Today screen. or Tap Menu > Beam picture... if you wish to send the picture to another device with IR port. 5. Tap Send on the Menu bar to attach the picture to an e-mail. To use Auto Correct: • Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct WR DXWRPDWLFDOO\ DGMXVW WKH picture. NOTE Tap Menu > Undo to reverse the last action made. Tap Revert to Saved to reverse all actions done on the picture.
Checking Device Status Quickly view essential 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. $ PHQX RSHQV GLVSOD\LQJ JHQHUDO 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...
Chapter 3 Synchronize and Enhance Microsoft® ActiveSync® The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs in 0\3DO :LWK $FWLYH6\QF \RX FDQ V\QFKURQL]H WKH LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ \RXU GHVNWRS FRPSXWHU ZLWK WKH LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ \RXU GHYLFH 6\QFKURQL]DWLRQ compares the data on your device with your desktop computer and updates both computers with the most recent information. To get the latest version of Microsoft® ActiveSync® , visit the website: www. microsoft.
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Click Next to continue installing and replace the current version. Click Cancel to quit and keep the current version. :DLW XQWLO WKH ZL]DUG ÀQLVKHV FRS\LQJ DOO WKH QHFHVVDU\ ÀOHV DQG updates your system. NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after installing ActiveSync. Make sure that the Transmission as Network Interface or Transmission as Serial Interface option is selected in Settings > Connections tab > USB Settings.
To set up a sync relationship: 2Q WKH 6\QFKURQL]DWLRQ 6HWXS :L]DUG VFUHHQ FOLFN Next. 6HOHFW WKH W\SH RI LQIRUPDWLRQ WKDW \RX ZLVK WR V\QFKURQL]H then click Next. If you wish to FXVWRPL]H D V\QFKURQL]HG LWHP highlight the item then click Settings. 2Q WKH &DOHQGDU 6\QFKURQL]DWLRQ Settings window, for example, select from the options on how \RX ZLVK WR V\QFKURQL]H WKH appointments on your device with your computer, then click OK. 3. Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setup.
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Chapter 4 Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 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® \RX FDQ V\QFKURQL]H LQIRUPDWLRQ LQ 0LFURVRIW 2XWORRN or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer with your device. You FDQ DOVR V\QFKURQL]H WKLV LQIRUPDWLRQ GLUHFWO\ ZLWK D 0LFURVRIW ([FKDQJH VHUYHU (DFK WLPH \R
Creating appointments To create an appointment: 1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the appointment, 7DS Menu > New Appointment. 7DS WR VHOHFW IURP D SUHGHÀQHG WH[W 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 WKH ÀHOG 4. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5.
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 show beam, delete and send via bluetooth options for an appointment Tap to change details of the appointment Creating meeting requests You can set up meetings with users of Outlook and Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you V\QFKURQL]H ,QER[ RU ZKHQ \RX
Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can HDVLO\ ÀQG WKH LQIRUPDWLRQ \RX ORRN IRU ZKHWKHU \RX DUH DW KRPH RU RQ WKH road. Using the Bluetooth or the infrared port (IR) on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users. Tap and enter part of a name WR TXLFNO\ ÀQG LW RQ WKH OLVW Tap to display or edit the contact details Tap to copy, delete, or share the contact selected Tap to select the category of contacts you want to display Tap
4. 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. 5. 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.
Finding a contact 7KHUH DUH IRXU ZD\V WR ÀQG D FRQWDFW 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 Undo button to the right of the box. 7DS Menu > Filter and then 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.
Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap Menu > Sort by or Filter WR VRUW RU ÀOWHU GLVSOD\HG WDVNV UHVSHFWLYHO\ Tap here to create and enter a new task Indicates high priority Tap to display or edit the task details Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions and then tap the action you wish to perform Creating tasks To create a task: 1. Tap > Programs > Tasks > Menu > New Task to display a blank task form. 8VLQJ WKH LQSXW SDQHO HQWHU D description. 3.
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 task list when done. Using the summary screen Tapping a task on the task list displays a summary screen. To change the task details, tap Edit.
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 To set the default input mode for entering note text: 1. Tap > Programs > Notes > Menu > Options. ,Q WKH 'HIDXOW PRGH ER[ VHOHFW RQH RI WKH IROORZLQJ • Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note. • Typing if you want to create a typed note. 3. Tap ok.
Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages in one of these ways: 6\QFKURQL]H H PDLO PHVVDJHV ZLWK 0LFURVRIW ([FKDQJH RU 0LFURVRIW 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
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.
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 email account, 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 Menu > Send/Receive to send/receive e-mail Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it.
Composing messages To compose a message: 1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen. Enter the e-mail address here Tap and move the scroll bar up/down to show or hide the complete message header Type your text here Tap to send the message ,Q WKH To ÀHOG HQWHU WKH H PDLO DGGUHVV RI \RXU UHFLSLHQW
NOTE To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap Menu > My Text and select your desired message. To create or edit a preset message before adding it to the message body, tap Menu > My Text > Edit My Text Messages, select a message to change or select a blank line at the bottom of the list, then enter your text and tap ok. To save composed messages: ,I \RX DUH ZRUNLQJ RIÁLQH WKH PHVVDJH LV PRYHG WR WKH Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect.
Chapter 5 Companion Programs The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Word Mobile, Microsoft® Excel Mobile, Microsoft® PowerPoint Mobile, Pocket MSN, 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. Word Mobile Word Mobile works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents.
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: :KHQ \RX KDYH ÀQLVKHG HGLWLQJ \RXU GRFXPHQW WDS ok. %\ GHIDXOW WKH GRFXPHQW LV VDYHG XVLQJ WKH ÀUVW OLQH DV WKH ÀOH QDPH )RU H[DPSOH LI \RXU ÀUVW OLQH LQ WKH GRFXPHQW KDV WKH ZRUGV Things to do, WKHVH ZRUGV DSSHDU DV WKH ÀOH QDPH LQ \RXU :RUG GRFXPHQWV OLVW To specify save options: 1.
Opening an existing Word Mobile document :RUG 0RELOH FRQWDLQV D OLVW RI WKH ÀOHV VWRUHG RQ \RXU GHYLFH 7DS D ÀOH LQ WKH OLVW WR RSHQ 7R GHOHWH PDNH FRSLHV RI DQG VHQG ÀOHV WDS DQG KROG D ÀOH LQ WKH OLVW WKHQ VHOHFW WKH DSSURSULDWH DFWLRQ RQ WKH SRS XS PHQX Tap to select the folder you want to display Tap to change the sort order of the list Tap a document to open it Tap to create a new document NOTE ,I \RX RSHQHG DQ H[LVWLQJ :RUG ÀOH WDS Menu > File > Rename/Move...
Excel Mobile Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, IXQFWLRQV VRUWLQJ DQG ÀOWHULQJ 7R GLVSOD\ WKH WRROEDU WDS View > Toolbar. Cell contents appear here as you type, or when you select the cell Tap to access view options NOTE Tap to open a menu of Excel functions Programs > Excel Mobile.
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• • Show and hide window elements. Tap View > Show. Freeze and unfreeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell ZKHUH \RX ZDQW WR IUHH]H SDQHV 7DS View > Freeze Panes. You might ZDQW WR IUHH]H WKH WRS DQG OHIWPRVW SDQHV LQ D ZRUNVKHHW WR NHHS the row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet. To XQIUHH]H SDQHV WDS View > Unfreeze Panes. • Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View > Split. Drag the split bar to where you want it.
9LHZLQJ D 3RZHU3RLQW 0RELOH ÀOH To go to the previous or next slide: :KLOH YLHZLQJ D 3RZHU3RLQW ÀOH WDS WKH DUURZ RQ WKH ORZHU OHIW VLGH RI the screen to open the menu. ,Q WKH PHQX WDS Next or Previous to go forward or go back in your 3RZHU3RLQW 0RELOH ÀOH 7DS Go to Slide WR LPPHGLDWHO\ JR WR D VSHFLÀF slide in your presentation. NOTE :KLOH YLHZLQJ D 3RZHU3RLQW ÀOH \RX FDQ DOVR WDS WKH VFUHHQ to go to the next slide.
4. Select your desired options. When done, tap ok. Pocket MSN Pocket MSN on your device is an instant messaging program that allows you to: • • See who among your contacts is online and chat with them by sending and receiving instant messages. Access your hotmail account, if you have one, and send and receive e-mails. To use Pocket MSN: 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.
NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your contacts will show up on your device. MSN Messenger contacts The MSN Messenger screen 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 Menu > Block. ,I \RX EORFN D FRQWDFW \RX ZLOO DSSHDU RIÁLQ
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 Menu > Invite, then tap the contact that you want to invite.
Tap to sort the messages by order of message type, sender name, etc. Tap to display the message folders After selecting a message, choose what you want to do with the e-mail from the menu.
Tap to mute or enable audio Tap to view in full screen Tap to decrease/increase volume Tap to view the favorites Tap to view the playlist Tap to skip to the next ÀOH Tap to skip to the beginning of the FXUUHQW ÀOH RU WR WKH SUHYLRXV ÀOH Tap to play/pause NOTE For more information on using Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap > Help. ASUS Hands-Free ASUS Hands-Free allows you to connect your Pocket PC to a cell phone via Bluetooth, making your device become a hand-free cell phone.
6HOHFW WKH SKRQH WKDW \RX ZDQW WR connect to, and input the pairing number if required. After successful connection with the cell phone, you can begin to use the Hands-free function via Bluetooth. Remote Presenter The Remote Presenter allows you to wirelessly control your presentation. With the remote presenter, you can select certain page, slide the pages, record the duration of the presentation, and easily switch the screen from edit mode to full screen.
3. A pop up window appears, reminding you to check the pairing information in your PC or notebook. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the connection. To use the Remote Presenter 7R XVH WKH 5HPRWH 3UHVHQWHU VHOHFW WKH ÀOH \RX ZLVK WR RSHQ $ PDLQ menu of Remote Resenter appears: Tap to view the pages Tap to switch to full screen Tap to slide backward Tap to view the note 64 Tap to switch to edit mode Tap to slide forward Tap to open the menu Chapter 5
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7DS Zoom to see another pop-up IRU VHOHFWLQJ \RXU GHVLUHG WH[W VL]H display. Browsing the Internet To browse the Internet: 1. Set up a connection to your ISP or corporate network using Connections. See Chapter 7 for details. 'R RQH RI WKH IROORZLQJ WR FRQQHFW DQG VWDUW EURZVLQJ • 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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Chapter 7 Get Connected You can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at work to do such activities as browse the Internet or intranet, send and receive ePDLO DQG LQVWDQW PHVVDJHV DQG V\QFKURQL]H LQIRUPDWLRQ XVLQJ $FWLYH6\QF Connections can be made using a modem, wireless network, or network (Ethernet) card. A modem connection can be used to set up connections with an external modem, or through your mobile phone network using a cellular line.
Connecting to Work 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number, user name, and password. 7DS > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 3. Under My Work Network, set up either a modem, network card, wireless network, or VPN server connection. Refer to the section “Set up connections” for the procedure. 4. To start the connection, start using a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page.
VPN server connections A VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your network administrator for your user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name or IP address of the VPN server. To set up a VPN server connection: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 7R FUHDWH D QHZ 931 VHUYHU FRQQHFWLRQ LQ 0\ :RUN 1HWZRUN WDS Add a new VPN server connection, then follow the screen instructions.
Network card connections Use a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Once connected, you can view the Internet or intranet, or download e-mail. You do not need to create a new connection on your device. For more information, see your network administrator. Make sure to purchase and FRQÀJXUH D QHWZRUN FDUG WKDW LV FRPSDWLEOH ZLWK \RXU GHYLFH To set up a network card: 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: user name, password, and domain name.
• • • When connected via Infrared, move the device away from the other computer or device. When connected via a network (Ethernet) card, remove the card from your device. When connected via a wireless network, switch off the connection. Setting up a WAP gateway 7R DFFHVV :$3 VLWHV WKURXJK 3RFNHW ,QWHUQHW ([SORUHU FRQÀJXUH \RXU device to use a WAP gateway. Use the following steps to create a new set of connections to the Internet with WAP gateway settings.
To avoid creating a new modem connection for each situation, set dialing rules for the locations from which you often connect to. Three dialing locations, Home, Mobile, and Work, have been created for you, and you can create more. If a connection cannot be made, your device gives you an opportunity to change the dialing location. 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab > Dialing Rules... button. 7DS WKH ER[ EHVLGH Use dialing rules. 3. Select a location.
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Chapter 8 Bluetooth® Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you do not need to line up devices to exchange information through Bluetooth. The devices only need to be within a range of about 10 meters (30 feet) in an open space environment.
Bluetooth settings 7R FRQÀJXUH %OXHWRRWK VHWWLQJV 1. Tap > Bluetooth Settings. 7DS RQH RI WKH WDEV DW WKH ERWWRP RI WKH Settings screen to access and modify various settings. Accessibility General Allows you to: Allows you to: 6SHFLI\ D QDPH WKDW LGHQWLÀHV your Pocket PC as a Bluetooth device. • Check the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA). • Specify whether to allow all other Bluetooth devices or only paired devices to connect to your Pocket PC.
• • • Serial Port - indicates the serial port address assignments. Tap Advanced to check the current serial port addresses. These cannot be changed. See the section “Remote device services” for details. Personal Network Server - allows hosting of a Bluetooth-based personal area network. See the section “Remote device services” for details. Audio Gateway - allows your Pocket PC to connect to a remote headset or other audio device. Bluetooth Manager 7KH %OXHWRRWK 0DQDJHU DOORZV \RX WR SUH FRQÀJXUH PDQDJH
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5. On the second Bluetooth connection screen, enter a name for the connection, dial-up phone number, and the other prompted information. Then tap ok. 6. Enter the required information on the succeeding screens. Bluetooth File Explorer 7KH %OXHWRRWK )LOH ([SORUHU DSSHDUV DXWRPDWLFDOO\ DIWHU D ÀOH WUDQVIHU connection is established. This feature allows you to do the following: • • Navigate the directory structure of the remote device.
To change the remote device folder: 1. To move down in the directory structure of the remote device, tap the New Folder from the main window of Bluetooth File Explorer. 7R PRYH up in the directory structure of the remote device, tap the down-arrow to the right of the currently selected folder and select the New Folder from the drop-down list. To create a folder on the remote device: 1. Select the folder in which you wish to place the new folder. )URP WKH )LOH PHQX WDS Create a Folder. 3.
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Send via Bluetooth You can conveniently send your Outlook contacts, calendar items, and tasks individually or collectively to the remote device via Bluetooth. To send data via Bluetooth: 1. Tap , then open either Contacts, Calendar, or Tasks. 7DS DQG KROG WKH LWHP \RX ZLVK WR VHQG to the remote device, then tap Send via Bluetooth from the pop-up menu. OR Tap Menu > Send via Bluetooth. 3. On the Select a Bluetooth Device screen, tap the name of the destination, then tap ok.
Bluetooth Personal Area Network A Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight (8) devices. A Bluetooth personal area network allows you to easily exchange information that normally requires a TCP/IP network. Most chat utilities, multi-player games, etc. are fully functional in a Bluetooth personal area network environment. %OXHWRRWK SULYDWH DUHD QHWZRUNV DUH VXEMHFW WR WKH VDPH VHFXULW\ VHWWLQJV VHUYLFH DYDLODELOLW\ DXWKRUL]DWLRQ DXWKHQWLFDWLRQ DQG HQFU\SWLRQ
To join a personal network: 1. In the Bluetooth Manager, tap New > Join a personal network. 2Q WKH ZL]DUG VFUHHQ VHOHFW Join a personal network, then tap Next. 3. Select the host of the personal network, then tap Next to establish a connection to the personal area network. If you are asked to enter the IP network settings, select Use server-assigned IP address, then tap ok. Setting up High Quality Audio setup or Hands-free/Headset setup 1. Tap icon > Bluetooth Manager.
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The Wi-Fi Manager The Wi-Fi Manager shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks. To open Wi-Fi Manager: • • > WLAN Setting. Or, Tap Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi Manager. There are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager: Wi-Fi Status This tab indicates whether Wi-Fi is currently connected, and shows LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW WKH ZLUHOHVV FRQQHFWLRQ 6SHFLÀFDOO\ WKH IROORZLQJ information are displayed: Status - shows
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