Asus MYPAL A636 User Manual

Asus MYPAL A636 Manual

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    MyPal A636/A632 User Manual
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    BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Microsoft, Activesync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, and the Windows logo are either registered
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    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 7 Activating MyPal 8 Basic screens on MyPal 9 Chapter 2 Basics 11 Viewing system information 11 Entering information
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    Explorer Mobile 65 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 65 Mobile Favorites folder 66 Chapter 7 Get Connected 70 Connecting to the Internet 70 Connecting to Work 71 Setting up connections 71 Ending a connection 73 Setting up a WAP gateway 74 Using dialing rules 74 Using Terminal Services Client
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    MyPal A636/A632 specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Expansion slot Communication Audio GPS Size The latest Intel® XScale™ 416MHz Processor Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 (Pocket PC) 128MB Flash ROM 64MB SDRAM (85MB user accessible) 3.5-inch, brilliant transflective TFT
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    . Standard items • ASUS MyPal A636/A632 Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • AC adapter • Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 and Microsoft® ActiveSync® 4.0 • Stylus • Protection case • Removable/ rechargeable 1300mAh Li-ion battery • Manual • Quick Start Guide • Car kit
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    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
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    and other sound output 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. If ASUS® MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you may
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    SD memory card. Infrared (IR) Port Mini SD card slot (MyPal A632 only) mini SD Top features Stylus External antenna cover SD Power button SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) • External antenna cover - covers the external antenna port. If the GPS signal is weak, connect an optional external antenna to
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    the Mode Switcher button and pressing the stylus on the reset switch. This will recover the device back to factory default settings. The GPS car kit The GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - holds the Pocket PC. • Gooseneck - securely attaches the Pocket PC to the car's windshield. 4 Chapter
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    . 2 26-pin device plug Sync cable adapter USB sync cable 1 3 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 "Changing the battery power settings" in Chapter 2 on how
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    Setting up GPS SD SD To receive GPS signal: Flip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. You may rotate the panel as illustrated below on the bottom right. 1 NOTE For best signal reception, the GPS antenna panel should be oriented parallel to the ground. If the GPS signal
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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 or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b, modem, etc. Installing and removing SD/MMC/
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    when you turn on the device for the first time, or after performing a hard reset. Tap anywhere 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
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    menu (MyPal A636 only) Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you can see common device status and settings (such as backlight setting, battery level, memory usage, and more) From the Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus to
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    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. 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
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    information you see in the system information screens. To display the system information: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > System Information icon , or the Transcriber • Write directly on the screen with the stylus • Draw pictures on the screen • Speak into the device microphone to record a
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    on the word completion feature: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Input > Word Completion tab stylus as you would on paper. 1. Tap > Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions
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    For instructions and a demonstration on using the Block Recognizer, tap next to the writing area. To use Transcriber: With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or additional
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    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
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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
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    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
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    any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone View Recording Toolbar. 2. Hold your device with the microphone near your mouth or other source of sound. 3. Tap (red button) to begin recording. To stop recording, tap . You will hear
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    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. Finding and organizing information The Search and Help features on your
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    , using the built-in programs, and installing additional software. To see the available options: • Tap > Settings > Personal or System tab. NOTE 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
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    text. 5. Tap the Options tab, then select the items that you wish to appear on-screen whenever you turn on the device. Tap OK when done. Setting a password To set a password for your device: 1. Tap > Settings > Password icon. 2. Check the box Prompt if device unused, then select the period from the
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    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. 2. Select your desired orientation, then tap OK. Portrait orientation Landscape orientation Tap to
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    , 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 > Today icon > Items tab. 2. Check the box opposite your desired items. Tap OK when done. Changing the button assignments To change the button
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    you to quickly toggle between the Today screen, Windows Media Player, and Rotate screen. The Mode Switcher box appears on-screen when you press this button. To customize Mode Switcher: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Mode Switcher > Display settings tab. 2. The three programs mentioned earlier are
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    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. This screen shows the detected percentages of the remaining battery power. You may not change the information on
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    right until you achieve your desired sound output. 3. Tap OK when done. NOTE Tap the Default button to restore the default audio settings. To change the Microphone settings: 1. Tap Mic tab from the audio settings screen. 2. In MIC Gain Control, choose either to manually adjust the gain control or
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    one of the function buttons on the front panel wakes up the device. 3. Tap OK when done. Changing the USB settings 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > USB Settings icon. 2. Choose a USB Interface. • Transmission as Network Interface - lets your device function as a network card. You can use this
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    To view the running programs: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Running Programs tab. 2. If you day-today 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.
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    Menu to zoom (zoom in, zoom out or fit the image to window), play slide show, edit your picture or play back the video. 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
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    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 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.
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    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 items under Show Items. 3. Tap OK to make the changes. NOTE If you clear the box beside
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    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
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    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 launch the wizard that will guide you through the installation. 9. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens. If you have previously
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    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.
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    a sync relationship: 1. On the Synchronization Setup Wizard screen, click Next. 2. Select the type of information that you wish to synchronize, then click Next. If you wish to customize a synchronized item, highlight the item then click Settings. On the Calendar Synchronization Settings window, for
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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.
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    synchronization from your device at any time. To manually initiate synchronization: 1. Tap > Programs > ActiveSync 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
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    the item. For example, highlight Calendar then click on Settings to display the Calendar Synchronization Settings window. Customize the available settings, then click OK when done. 3. Do the same for the other checked items. NOTE You cannot set the options for unchecked items. 4. Click OK when done
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    to 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. 7. Click Pocket PC Applications to display the entertainment
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    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 desktop computer or server and updates both computers with the latest
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    creating notes, see the section "Notes" later in this chapter. 7. When done, tap OK to return to Calendar. NOTE Tap Menu > Options... > Appointments tab to set the device to remind you of all your new appointments. Your device will remind you according to the options
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    an appointment Creating meeting requests You can set up meetings with users of Outlook and Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be hide the input panel, then tap Attendees. 3. From the list of e-mail addresses you have entered in Contacts, select the meeting attendees. Tap Add to select
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    home or on the 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 to quickly find it on the list Tap to display or edit the contact details Tap to copy, delete
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    "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. Contact details Tap to change contact information Tap to display notes Microsoft
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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 Undo button to the right of the box. 2. Tap Menu > Filter
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    . 4. 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. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 45
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    , 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. Task details Tap to show or hide the task details Notes/additional information on
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    the Options screen, tap > Help to know more about the other settings. Creating notes screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2. 3. Tap OK to save the note and return to the Notes list. NOTE Tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar to display recording tools and make a recording. Microsoft® Pocket
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    messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network Synchronizing e-mail messages You 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
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    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 and hold the account and select Delete to remove an account. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 49
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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 email account, and the folder that you wish to display Tap to select the sort order for the
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    screen. Enter the e-mail address here Tap move the scroll bar up/ down 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 stylus pen to scroll up to display the Cc: and Bcc: lines in the message header. The addresses
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    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,
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    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
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    document Type your text here Formatting toolbar Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to select an input method Saving Word Mobile documents To save a Word Mobile document: When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. By default, the document is saved using the first line as the file
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    document open, tap Menu > File > Save As to open the Save As screen. 2. Type a file name in the Name field. 3. Tap the down or in a storage card, if available. 6. Tap Save. Opening an existing Word Mobile document Word Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the
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    Word document created on a desktop computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire a document: Tap View > Zoom, then select your desired percentage. Excel Mobile Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering.
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    that you wish to open. Saving an Excel Mobile document To save an Excel Mobile document: When you have finished editing your document 1. With the document open, tap Menu > File > Save As... to display the Save As screen. 2. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field. 3. Tap
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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 > Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore. • Show and hide window elements. Tap View > Show. •
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    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 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
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    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 open MSN Messenger: 1. Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Messenger. OR Tap
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    Signing up in MSN Messenger To sign in to MSN Messenger service: 1. Tap the Tap here to sign in link. OR Tap Sign In or Menu > Sign In. 2. On the MSN - Sign In screen, enter your e-mail address and password. Then tap Sign In. NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer
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    user chat, tap Menu > Invite, then tap the contact that you want to invite. View full chat Enter message here Tap to send message NOTE On the MSN Messenger screen, tap > Help for more information. Tap to switch between chat windows your display name and customize other settings 62 Chapter 5
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    Pocket PC and send and receive e-mails. To open MSN Hotmail: 1. Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Hotmail. OR Tap > Programs > Pocket recipient's e-mail address Enter a subject set the priority, language encoding, and more for the message NOTE On the MSN Hotmail screen, tap
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    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 > Windows Media. Tap to view in full screen Tap to view the playlist Tap to skip to the beginning of the current file or to the previous file Tap to
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    through an ISP or a network connection to browse the Web. To launch Internet Explorer Mobile: 1. Tap > Internet Explorer to display the Mobile Services from MSN. 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
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    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. 2. Tap Zoom to see another pop-up for selecting your desired text size display. Browsing the Internet To browse the Internet: 1. Set
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    computer. 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
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    , in Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools > Synchronize. You 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
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    mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. Tap Menu > Favorites > Add/Delete tab. 2. Tap the Add button to show the Add Favorite screen . 3. Type a name for the favorite that you wish to add in the Name field. 4. Type in the URL address in the Address screen, which now shows
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    modem connections." 5. To start the connection, begin using the desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse a Web page. Your device automatically connects. NOTE To set up a network card or wireless network connection to your ISP, add a new connection under My Work
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    or My Work Network, tap Add a new modem connection, then follow the instructions in the New Connection wizard. 3. To view additional information for any screen in the wizard or while changing settings, tap . NOTE To change modem connection settings in either My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage
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    VPN tab, tap Edit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Proxy server settings If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, your mobile device should download the proper proxy settings from your PC. If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed, ask
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    change these settings unless your network administrator instructs you to For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse a Web settings. For more information, see your network administrator. Ending a connection • When connected via modem or VPN, tap then tap Disconnect. on the navigation
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    create a new set of connections to the Internet with WAP gateway settings. NOTE Some device models do not support the WAP sites viewing feature. 1. Get the following information from your ISP: ISP server phone number, user name, and password. Also, contact your mobile phone service provider and
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    and follow the directions on the screen. To view additional information, tap . Using Terminal Services Client Use Terminal Services Client to log onto a computer and use all of the programs available on that computer from your Pocket PC. For example, instead of running Word Mobile, you can run the
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    Navigating within Terminal Services Client The contents of the window on the computer may be too wide to fit the screen of your Pocket PC. You may see two sets of scroll bars on your device: one for scrolling the computer window contents, and one for scrolling your device's Terminal Services Client
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    are unobstructed and within a close range. If the ports are not aligned, a message appears asking you to do so. When an IR port is found, a screen message appears indicating the sending process. The message Done appears when the file transfer is complete. Get Connected 77
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    . You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long as it is within the specified range. Bluetooth allows your Pocket PC to: • Locate other Bluetooth devices within the vicinity • Discover the services that those devices offer • Connect to, use, and disconnect from those
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    the Settings screen to access and modify various settings. General Allows you to: • Select or create a user profile. • Check the Bluetooth status (ON/OFF). • Turn Bluetooth ON or OFF. • Tap a link to the Bluetooth Manager. Accessibility Allows you to: • Specify a name that identifies your Pocket PC
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    have access to files on your Pocket PC and to perform file-related operations such as to get files, delete files, etc. Tap Advanced to set a target directory on your device that remote devices can access. See the section "Remote device services" for more information. • Information Exchange - allows
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    Wizard: 1. Tap New from the Bluetooth Manager Menu bar. The Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen appears. 2. Select a type of connection that you want to set up. Tap Next. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the connection. NOTE Refer to the device online help for more information on
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    the Menu bar. 2. Select the action that you wish to make. NOTE On this screen, tap the link Select the business card to go to the Information Exchange settings. Remote device services Wireless serial port Using a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical serial cable connection
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    service to your Pocket PC should have access to a telephone system, either a hardwired or a cellular connection, and capable of answering a call. Such device can be a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, Bluetooth-enabled desktop computer attached to a telephone system, or Bluetooth modem. To set
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    Set Local Folder Refresh 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 File menu, tap Send a File... to display the Open screen. The Open screen includes the following: Folder - tap the down-arrow and
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    files: 1. From the Tools menu, tap Set Local Folder. 2. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to go to your desired folder. 3. Tap OK to return to the main screen of the Bluetooth File Explorer. You will see the Local Folder field is updated to reflect the new folder selection
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    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. Dial via Bluetooth The Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from the contacts
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    area networks are subject to the same security settings (service availability, authorization, authentication, and encryption) that individual basis. To set up a Bluetooth personal area network: 1. In the Bluetooth Manager, tap New > Join a personal network. 2. On the wizard screen, select Host a
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    to receive incoming connection requests. Please refer to the device's manual for more information. Setting up ActiveSync via Bluetooth 1. Tap icon > Bluetooth Manager. 2. Tap New > ActiveSync via Bluetooth > Next. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Please make sure the COM
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    to wireless local area networks and the Internet. Using the IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless LAN, MyPal A636 can connect at speeds of up to settings. NOTE You can use the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi features simultaneously. Turning on Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-Fi: 1. Tap > Enable Wi-Fi. The Pocket PC
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    to, tap Settings. The Settings screen then appears. 2. Tap Network Cards > Wireless tab. 3. On the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap on adapter settings, a message appears instructing you to remove then re-install the network card to have your changes take effect. Tap OK to close the window.
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    Wireless Network screen, enter the Network name by using the input panel. Then choose whether the wireless network connects to The Internet or Work settings. 6. Tap OK to add the wireless network. The new wireless network is then added to the list under the Wireless tab. 7. Tap and hold the stylus
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    allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks. To open Wi-Fi Manager: • Tap > WLAN Setting. Or, • Tap > Settings > Connections tab - shows the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) to which the wireless device is connected. In ESS mode, this is the MAC address of the access point to
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    settings. IP Info This tab displays the device's Internet Protocol (IP) information including the host name, domain, DNS server, IP address, etc. In this tab, you can renew the IP address address. The process may take several seconds while the system updates results on the screen. Each wireless
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    disabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently connected to this network an Access Point with enabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently connected to this BSSID - shows the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the access point, or the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) in an ad-hoc mode. 94 Chapter
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations
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    energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Pocket PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not
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    manual could void your authorization to use the device. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes
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    Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20cm. 98 Appendix
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