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    MyPal A716 User's manual
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    SHOULD NOT 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
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    Contents at a glance This user's manual contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS® MyPal A716 Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Get started 1-1 This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A716 Pocket PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize you with its many
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    package contents • ASUS MyPal A716 • USB cradle • USB sync cable • AC adapter/power cord Input: 100V~240V Output: 5V 2.4A 10W • Stylus • Microsoft Companion CD • Bonus CD • User's Manual • Quick Start Guide • Warranty card Optional accessories • Stylus • Car charger • Foldable keyboard** • Leather
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    Top features 1-5 Bottom features 1-5 Back features 1-6 The stylus 1-7 The cradle 1-7 ♦ Setting up MyPal 1-8 Placing on the cradle 1-8 Connecting the AC adapter 1-8 Charging the battery 1-9 Activating MyPal 1-9 ♦ Basic screens on MyPal 1-10 Today screen 1-10 Start menu 1-11 Command bar
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    MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A716 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 400MHz Intel® PXA255 processor, equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 64MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 2003 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket
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    or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery power. NOTE Press this button and the Tasks decreased by changing the backlight settings. • ASUS Launcher, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts buttons the four arrow keys and the Enter key on a keyboard. This multifunction button allows you to: - move
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    button Back button Next button Reset switch Infrared (IR) port Battery latch Power connector • Power connector - connects the AC adapter in case the device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus on the switch to reset the system. • Infrared (IR) port - allows you to
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    - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide out the stylus from its compartment. Refer to the description of the stylus on the next page. Bottom features Cradle connector / Sync cable connector Built-in microphone • Cradle connector / Sync cable connector - connects to the
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    , the back of the device appears as shown. In addition to the external battery, the device includes a built-in backup battery. The backup battery contains a copy of your operating system settings. The backup battery has an ON/OFF switch. The default setting is ON for normal operation. Slide the
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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
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    Setting up MyPal Placing on the cradle Position the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors and carefully insert the device until it fits in place.
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    PC, or letting notification light flash for extended time periods. To display the power status, tap , Settings, System tab, and the Power icon. Activating MyPal with the screen calibration, follow the screen instructions to complete the activation. • at the "Stylus" screen, tap Next to continue. •
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    Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn Bluetooth menu Tap to display the Wireless LAN menu Tap to view PC connection status From the Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus to display the details. See "Chapter 2: Learn the basics" to
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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 recently used program Tap to open a program Tap to open the Programs menu Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help
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    pop-up menus vary from program to program. 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
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    The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs in your device. The pop-up menu items vary depending on the program or application. For example, the File Explorer pop-up menu includes more items than in Tasks. Tap outside the pop-up menu to close it without performing an action Tap the
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    additional storage. The CF card slot supports the multimedia cards listed under "Optional Accessories" on page iv of this manual. The SD card slot supports the SecureDigital memory card. NOTE Install an SD card or CF card if you wish to use the ASUS backup features. Installing and removing an SD
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    Installing and removing a CF card To install a CF card: 1. Locate the card side with the 50-pin female connector and insert into the slot. The label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer's name) face up, and the bar code/serial number side face down. Label side NOTE A CF card fits
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    To remove a CF card: 1. Press the CF card eject button unti it pops out. (This button is normally pressed in and aligns with the top of the device.) 2. When the button has popped out, press it in again to release the CF card. (The button goes back to its "pressed in" position.) Button is pressed
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    20 ♦ ASUS utilities 2-23 ASUS Backup 2-23 ASUS Settings 2-29 ♦ Bundled programs 2-33 ASUS Programs 2-33 Games 2-33 Calculator 2-34 File Explorer 2-34 Microsoft Reader 2-34 MSN Messenger 2-35 Pocket MSN 2-35 Pocket Word 2-35 Pocket Excel 2-36 Pictures 2-36 Terminal Services Client 2-36
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    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
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    the soft keyboard, your device 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 a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and demonstation on using the Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark next
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    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 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
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    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 help you write. 3. Write your text. Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen NOTE Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button.
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    select until the insertion point appears. 2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text to select it. If you accidentally write on 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
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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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    or view your drawing, change the zoom level by tapping Tools and selecting your desired zoom. To edit your drawing: 1. Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, deselect the Pen button, then drag to select the drawings you want. 2. Tap
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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
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    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)
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    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
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    Using the File Explorer To use the File Explorer to find and organize files: 1. Tap , then tap Programs. 2. In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in your device. Tap to display sort options Tap to select a sort order Tap to open a path to a network Tap to display the
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    the settings, using the built-in programs, and installing additional software. Adjusting settings You can adjust the device settings to your preference • Password. Add security to your device. • Power. Display the remaining battery power indicated by a bar chart. • Today. Customize the look and
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    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,
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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 •
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    Favorites, Start Menu, and Programs. 4. Tap a category to display the programs it contains. By default, the Favorites category contains the ASUS Launcher and ASUS Backup program icons. NOTE 2-16 You cannot delete the default categories. However, you may edit the default titles, and add or delete
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    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,
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    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,
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    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. Tap Name to see the updated list of categories. 3. If you wish to rename the new category, se page 2-17 for instructions. Learn the basics 2-19
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    in ROM (ReadOnly Memory). You cannot remove this software, and you will never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using installation the program designed for the Pocket PC and your device processor type. 3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation
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    1. Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install. Tap , then tap Settings. On the System tab, tap About. the program designed for the Pocket PC and your device processor type. 3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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. Select the storage device (Flash Disk or
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    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. When the backup process is complete, the screen displays the message "Complete" and a list of all the backed up items. 8. Tap
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    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. In the Backup File screen: • select the backup file name (tap the arrow to
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    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
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    part includes items that you can customize. To display the ASUS settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. Tap the ASUS adjust the recording volume automatically. To manually adjust the recording volume, drag the slider toward the "Low"
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    Default button to restore the default audio settings. To change the Display settings: 1. Tap the Display tab. 2. Set the degree of brightness while on battery power 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
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    games or playing video. However, setting to Turbo mode may reduce the battery life. The Standard Mode allows for up to 300MHz CPU speed. Set Excel, etc. This mode has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life. For automatic power saving, check the box opposite Enable Automatic Mode.
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    To change the Wakeup sources: Tap the Wakeup tab to enable or disable the wakeup feature. Checking the box opposite Turn on power when a program button is pressed to enable the the feature. Pressing any one of the function buttons on the front panel wakes up the device. To select the transmission
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    Tap any of the icons to launch a specific application program. ASUS Programs Tapping the ASUS Programs icon displays the ASUS Backup utility, ASUS Launcher, and WiFiME program icons. Tap the ASUS Backup icon if you wish to use the utility. See section "ASUS Backup" on page 2-23 for details. Tap the
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    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. 2-34 Chapter 2
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    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. Learn the basics 2-35
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    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
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    3-3 Installing ActiveSync® on your computer 3-3 ♦ Synchronizing your device 3-5 Connecting your device to a computer 3-5 Setting up a partnership 3-6 Checking synchronized information 3-8 Manually initiating synchronization 3-9 Synchronization options 3-10 Microsoft® ActiveSync® 3-1
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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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    have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to Outlook 2002. Installing ActiveSync® on your computer To install ActiveSync finished installing ActiveSync. 2. Insert the Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The CD autoruns and displays the initial screen
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    perform the installation sequence correctly. 5. If you have not installed Outlook, install it now. Click Install Outlook 2002 and follow the screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. Click Download Connection Wizard and read the overview to see if you require the wizard. Follow the screen
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    Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computer To connect your device to your computer: 1. Place the device on the cradle. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the cradle. 3. Connect the USB sync cable from the cradle to a USB port on your computer. To connect your
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    Setting up a partnership Immediately after you have completed the installation, the New Partnership wizard will start automatically to help you establish a partnership and customize your synchronization settings. At this point, you can decide exactly which types of information you would like to
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    On the Calendar Synchronization Settings window, for example, select from the options how you wish to synchronize the appointments on your device with your computer. Click OK. 4. Click Finish to complete setting a partnership. Immediately after you set up a partnership, ActiveSync® starts
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    Checking synchronized information After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device. You will notice that the calendar information in Microsoft Outlook on your computer was copied to your device, and the information that you have on your device was copied
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    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 , then tap ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen. Connection status Tap to connect and synchronize Tap to stop
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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
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    To set synchronization schedule: 1. Click on the Schedule tab. 2. Select your desired synchronization schedule. 3. Click OK when done. To specify synchronization rules: 1. Click on the Rules tab. 2. Select your desired settings from the available options. 3. Click OK when done. Microsoft®
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    3-12 Chapter 3
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    Chapter 4 Microsoft® Pocket Outlook ♦ Introduction 4-2 ♦ Calendar 4-2 Creating appointments 4-3 Using the summary screen 4-4 Creating meeting requests 4-4 ♦ Contacts 4-5 Creating contacts 4-6 Using the summary screen 4-6 Finding a contact 4-7 ♦ Tasks 4-8 Creating tasks 4-8 Using
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    changes you mode on your device and desktop computer or server and updates both computers with the latest information. For information on using ActiveSync, on your desktop computer. You can switch to any of the Pocket Outlook programs by tapping . Calendar: Scheduling appointments and meetings Use
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    you select Remind me in an appointment, your device will remind you according to the options set in , Settings, Personal tab, Sounds and Notifications. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 4-3
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    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
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    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 way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools then Options. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 4-5
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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 ot scroll down to see all available fields. 4. To assign the contact a category, scroll to and tap
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    will be displayed to the right of the company name. 4. Tap , Find, enter the contact name, select Contacts for the type, and tap Go. 1 2 3 4 Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 4-7
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    Tasks: Keeping a to do list Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap to select the category of tasks you want to display Tap to select a sort order of the task list Indicates high priority Tap to display or edit the task details Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions Tap an
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    , tap Edit. Task details Tap to show or hide the task details Notes/additional information on the task Tap to change the task details Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 4-9
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    Notes: Capturing thoughts and ideas 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
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    the Notes list Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to write on the screen Tap to add a recording to the note Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 4-11
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    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 E-mail messages can be synchronized as part of the general synchronization process. You will need to enable Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync
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    download completely. The next time you connect, Inbox downloads the complete messages you have marked for retrieval and sends the messages you have composed. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 4-13
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    recently received messages are displayed first in the list. Tap to select the service, and the folder that you wish to display Tap to select the to connect, and to send/receive e-mail Tap to connect to the selected service When you receive a message, tap it to open. Unread messages are displayed
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    . You can specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at any On the Service tab, tap the service that you wish to change. Tap and hold the service and select Delete to remove a service. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 4-15
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    Composing messages To compose a message: 1. Tap New. 2. In the To field, enter an e-mail or SMS address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon, or select a name from the Contacts list by tapping the Address Book button. All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in
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    or desktop computer. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your mail server, create new folders, or rename/delete folders when connected. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 4-17
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    4-18 Chapter 4
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    Excel 5-13 ♦ MSN Messenger 5-14 Signing up 5-15 Working with contacts 5-16 Chatting with contacts 5-17 ♦ Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 5-18 ♦ Microsoft Reader 5-19 Getting books on your device 5-20 Using the Library 5-20 Reading a book 5-21 Using Reader features 5-22 Removing a book
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    consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft® Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC, and Microsoft® Reader. 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 Pocket Word works with Microsoft
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    Tap to select an input method Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to show or hide the formatting toolbar Saving Pocket Word documents To save a Pocket Word document: When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. The document is saved using the first line as file name if
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    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: • Word (.doc) • Pocket Word (.psw) • Rich Text Format (.rtf) • Plain Text (.txt) 6. Tap the down arrow in the Location field to indicate the location of your saved file
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    Opening an existing Pocket Word document Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a document settings Tap to create a new document NOTE You can open only one Pocket Word document at a time; when you open a second document, you will be asked to save the first.
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    Modes of entering information You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (typing, writing, , first select the text. You can select text as you do in a Word document, using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select. You can search a document
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    In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is NOTE Tap to display the menu If you cross three ruled lines in a single stylus stroke, the writing becomes a drawing, and can be edited and manipulated as described
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    to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after ther first stroke, you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information on
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    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. Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap View, then tap Toolbar. Cell contents
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    you selected a template for new documents in the Options dialog box, that template appears with the appropriate text and formatting already provided. Saving Pocket Excel documents To save an Excel document: When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. By default, your document is saved as
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    . 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: • Pocket Excel (.pxl) • Excel (.xls) 6. Tap the down arrow in the Location field to indicate the location of your saved file, either in the main memory
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    Securing your Excel document If your workbook contains sensitive or confidental information, you can protect it with a password. To set a password for your workbook: 1. Open the workbook. 2. Tap Edit from the command bar, then tap Password... to display the password setting screen. 3. Type a
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    Take note of the following when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel: • View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap . Tap Format, then tap Row or Column, and tap Unhide. For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap , then tap Help. Companion programs 5-13
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    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
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    Signing up To sign in to MSN Mesenger service: 1. Tap Tools then tap Sign in... from the menu. OR Simply tap the Tap here to sign in area. 2. In the sign-in screen, enter
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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
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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
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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 , tap Programs, then tap Windows Media. Indicates the progress of the current track Slide to adjust volume Tap to mute sound Tap to play
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    , bookmarks, notes, and drawings. • Search for text and look up definitions for words. The Guidebook contains all the information that you need to use the software. To open the Guidebook, tap Help on the Reader command bar. Or, on a book page, tap and hold on the book title, then tap Help
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    the instructions to download the book files. Sample books and a dictionary ar also included in the MSReader folder in the Extras folder on the Pocker PC books by author or title Tap to navigate to other parts of the Reader Tap to scroll through the Library list A list of books you have
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    Reading a book Each book consists of a cover page, and optional table of contents, and the pages of the book. Navigation options are listed in the bottom portion of the cover page. The first time you open a book, you will probably want to go to the first page or to the table of contents, if there is
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    pop-up menu. • Copy Text. You can copy text form books that support this feature into any program that accepts text. On a book page, select drawing tools appear across the bottom of the page. Draw by dragging your stylus. NOTE To see a list of a book's annotations, including bookmarks, highlights
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    ♦ Using Pocket Internet Explorer 6-2 Changing View settings 6-3 Browsing the Internet 6-3 ♦ AvantGo Channels 6-4 ♦ Mobile Favorites folder 6-5 Favorite links 6-5 Mobile Favorites 6-5 Viewing mobile favorites and channels 6-7 Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders 6-8 Pocket Internet
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    Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection to browse the Web. To launch Pocket Internet Explorer: 1. Tap , then Internet Explorer to display the Pocket MSN services. New Pocket MSN services Tap to go back to previous page Tap to stop/refresh Tap to go to
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    2. Tap the Home button to display the Pocket Internet Explorer welcome screen with links to some useful Web sites. 3. Tap any of the Web site buttons to go to a you wish to view. • Tap View, then Address Bar. Enter the Web address that you want to visit then tap Go. Pocket Internet Explorer 6-3
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    free interactive service that gives box beside the AvantGo item. Click OK. ActiveSync automatically updates the settings and synchronizes with your device. NOTE Make page appears on your device. To launch AvantGo: 1. In Pocket Internet Explorer on your device, tap the Favorites button to display
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    synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer 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
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    Favorites in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device. NOTE If you did not specify an update schedule in step 3, you will need to manually download content to keep the information updated on your desktop computer and device. Before synchronizing with your device, in Internet Explorer on
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    . 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. Pocket Internet Explorer 6-7
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    Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. Tap to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen. 4. Type a name for the favorite that you wish to add in the Name field. 5.
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    to display the Favorites screen. 3. Select the folder that you wish to delete, then tap Delete. 4. When prompted to permanently delete the folder, tap Yes. Pocket Internet Explorer 6-9
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    6-10 Chapter 6
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    Chapter 7 Get connected ♦ Introduction 7-2 ♦ Connect to the Internet 7-2 ♦ Connect to Work 7-3 ♦ Set up connections 7-3 Modem connections 7-3 VPN server connections 7-4 Proxy server settings 7-4 Network card connections 7-5 Wireless network connections 7-6 Enter settings information 7-6
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    For more information, see section "Set up 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
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    connection, start using a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page. Your device automatically 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
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    . Select your desired VPN connection, tap Settings, then follow the instructions on the screen. Proxy server settings If you are connected to 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 your ISP or network
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    so you should not have to change these settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so. 5. If necessary, connect the network card to card, and begin using a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse a Web page. Your device automatically starts
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    If you do not see a desired network, tap Add new and follow the instructions on the screen. 3. From Networks to access, select All available, Only access the network is detected, or manually by entering settings information. To enter new settings: 1. To manually enter information, tap > Settings
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    settings information. To determine if authentication information is needed, see your network administrator. To configure authentication settings: 1. To manually enter information, tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Network Card > Wireless tab. 2. Tap Add new. If the network was
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    up a WAP gateway To access WAP sites through Pocket Internet Explorer, configure your device to use a settings. NOTE Some device models do not support the WAP sites viewing feature. 1. Get , and password. Also, contact your mobile phone service provider and ask for your WAP gateway server name
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    9. Create a modem connection. See section "Set up connections." If necessary, set dialing rules. See section "Use dialing rules." 10. If your device does not have a connection to a mobile phone network, insert a modem card. Use dialing rules Additional numbers may need to be dialed depending on
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    Infrared (IR) connection By default, your device detects incoming infrared (IR) beams and prompts you to accept them. If you do not want your device to detect or receive beans, clear the Receive all incoming beams check box. To set the Beam options: 1. Tap , then Settings. 2. Tap the Connections tab
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    Sending information To send information: 1. Switch to the program where you created the item that you want to send, and locate that item in the list. 2. Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. 3. Tap and hold the item, then tap Beam File... on the pop-up menu.
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    7-12 Chapter 7
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    Port 8-4 Personal Network Server 8-5 Audio Gateway 8-5 About 8-5 ♦ Bluetooth Manager 8-6 Bluetooth connection wizard 8-7 Business Card Exchange 8-8 ♦ Remote device services 8-9 Wireless serial port 8-9 Dial-up networking 8-10 Bluetooth file explorer 8-11 Send via Bluetooth 8-14 Dial via
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    to smoothly integrate the Bluetooth technology into devices that use the Pocket PC operating system. The Bluetooth technology 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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    Bluetooth settings To configure the Bluetooth settings: 1. Tap from the lower right corner of the Today screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings. 3. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings screen to make your desired changes. General Allows you to: • select the user
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    transfers, and set the highest level directory on your device that remote devices can access. Refer to section "Remote device services" for more information. Information Exchange Allows you to customize the service settings, and set the default business card. Serial Port Allows you to customize the
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    Windows® CE (BTW-CE) information including the release version, copyright notice, website address, technical support email, and the Advanced button. The Advanced buttons contains the version information about the individual software modules that make up BTW-CE. The information on this screen is not
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    Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager allows you to create, manage, and use Bluetooth to connect to remote devices. To launch the Bluetooth Manager: Tap , then tap the Bluetooth Manager from the Start menu. The My Shortcuts screen displays a list of pre-configured connections, if any. Tap New >
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    Bluetooth connection wizard The Bluetooth connection wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices. To launch the Bluetooth connection wizard: 1. Tap from the Bluetooth Manager command bar. The Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen appears. 2. Select a type of connection that you
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    Business Card Exchange The Business Card Exchange function allows you to: • send your business card to a remote device • receive a business card from a remote device • exchange business cards with one or more remote devices To launch the Business Card Exchange screen: 1. Tap from the Bluetooth
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    Remote device services Wireless serial port Using a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical cable serial port connection between two devices. As with a physical connection, you have
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    Once connected, you can browse the Internet, check/read emails, etc. NOTE The remote Bluetooth device that will provide the Dial-up Networking service should have access to a telephone system, either a hard-wired or a cellular connection, and capable of answering a call. Devices that may provide
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    Bluetooth file explorer The Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file transfer connection is established. This service feature allows you to do the following operations: • Navigate the directory structure of the remote device • View the files and folders on the remote device •
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    To create a folder on the remote device: 1. Select the folder in which you wish to place the new folder. 2. From the File menu, tap Create a Folder. 3. Enter a name for the new folder while the default name New Folder is highlighted. To send a file to the remote device: 1. From the File menu, tap
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    go to your desired folder. 3. Tap OK to return to the main screen of Bluetooth File Explorer. You will see the Local Folder field is updated to reflect the new folder selection. NOTE The Local Folder information is associated with the currently open shortcut and is saved with the active profile
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    Send via Bluetooth You can conveniently send your Pocket Outlook contacts, calendar items, and tasks individually or collectively to the remote device via Bluetooth. To send data via Bluetooth: 1. Tap , then either Contacts, Calendar,
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    phone number, select the number that you wish to dial. You may also modify a phone number before you dial. To dial via Bluetooth: 1. From the Pocket Outlook Contacts screen, tap and hold a contact and select Dial via Bluetooth. 2. If your device is paired with more than one cell phone, or if
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    fully functional in a Bluetooth personal area network environment. Bluetooth private area networks are subject to the same security settings (service availability, authorization, authentication, and encryption) that govern other Bluetooth communications. One Bluetooth device must be the host of the
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    To join a personal network: 1. From the Bluetooth Manager, select New>Connect>Join a personal network. Tap Next. 2. On the wizard screen, select Join a personal network, then tap Next. The Bluetooth browser appears. 3. Select the host of the personal network, then tap Next to establish a connection
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    8-18 Chapter 8
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    Chapter 9 Wireless LAN ♦ Accessing Wireless LAN 9-2 ♦ Using Wireless LAN 9-2 Turning on Wireless LAN 9-2 Configuring Wireless Networks 9-3 ♦ Wireless LAN configuration 9-4 IP Address Configuration 9-5 Wireless LAN Card Status 9-5 Site Survey 9-7 Profile Configuration 9-8 Statistics 9-10
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    on your device. Tapping the icon displays a menu that allows you to: • turn Wireless LAN on or off • show the Wireless LAN info • change the ASUS Settings NOTE You may not use Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN simultaneously. If Bluetooth is turned on, the Wireless LAN menu is grayed out. You need
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    3. From the list of detected wireless networks, select a wireless network to which you wish to connect your device. 4. Select either The Internet or Work for the network to connect your device. 5. Tap Connect. Configuring Wireless Networks To configure a wireless network: 1. After selecting a
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    To configure a network adapter: 1. Tap the Network Adapters tab. 2. Make your desired changes to the available adapters on the list. 3. Tap OK when done. Wireless LAN configuration Display the Wireless LAN information screens by tapping the icon, and selecting Wireless LAN Info from the menu. 9-4
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    to renew the IP address when DHCP is used. Pressing the Renew button forces the Pocket PC device to refresh its serverassigned IP address. The process may take several seconds while the system updates the IP information. Wireless LAN Card Status This page includes fields that display the current
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    Ad-hoc mode, WEP enabled. ESSID This field shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) to which the wireless device is connected. The field is usually an unreadable alphanumeric string. BSSID This field shows the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) to which the wireless device is connected. In ESS
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    and display the results on your screen. ESSID This column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search. BSSID the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the access point, or the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) in an ad-hoc mode. CH This column shows the
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    -hoc network with WEP enabled currently connected Profile Configuration This page shows the detailed information hidden behind the wireless management mechanism of Pocket PC 2003, and allows you to change the profile settings of a selected wireless network. The profile-based mechanism built-in the
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    ESSID This column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) used in the profile entry. Connects to This column shows which network your device is connected, Work or the Internet. Pop-up
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    Statistics This page displays the statistics of your Wi-Fi device. Tx Packets This field shows both the current and accumulated packets the Wi-Fi device has transmitted. Tx Bytes This field shows both the current and accumulated bytes the Wi-Fi device has transmitted. Times of Retry This field shows
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    the Internet reading web page contents rather then downloading data. About This page displays the Wi-Fi utility and driver version information of your Wi-Fi device. For updated product information, technical support, and downloads, visit the ASUS web site at http://www.asus.com. Wireless LAN 9-11
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    WiFiME WiFiME is a program built-in your Pocket PC device that makes wireless networking even more view configuration information. To turn on Wireless LAN and launch the WiFiME program: 1. Tap >Programs >ASUS Programs. 2. Tap the WiFiME icon . Pop-up menu To display the WiFiME pop-up menu,
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    in the profile. Radio off This item turns off the radio of the Wi-Fi device. About This item shows the Wi-Fi utility and driver version information of your Wi-Fi device. Hide WiFiME This item gives you an option to temporarily remove the WiFiME icon from the task bar
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    9-14 Chapter 9
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    Appendix Notices ♦ Federal Communications Commission Statement A-2 ♦ Canadian Department of Communications Statement A-2 ♦ UL Safety Notices A-3 Notices A-1
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    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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    connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical 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
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