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MyPal A730W Handbook
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COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not 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
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Contents at a glance This handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS® MyPal A730W Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Get started 1-1 This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A730W Pocket PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize you with its many features.
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Explorer 7-1 This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer, Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive service. • Chapter 8 - Get connected 8-1 This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet, and for transferring data using infrared (IR). • Chapter
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MyPal A730W specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Card slot Connection Audio Camera Size Weight Intel® PXA270 520 MHz Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition 64 MB Flash ROM 128 MB SDRAM (107 MB user accessible) 3.7-inch, brilliant transflective LCD 65,536 colors,
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retailer immediately. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A730W • Cradle • USB sync cable • AC adapter/power cable Input : 100V ~ 240V Output : 5V 2.4A 10W • 1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery • Stylus • Protection case • Microsoft® Companion CD • Bonus CD • Handbook • Quick Start Guide • Warranty card Optional
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features 1-4 Side features 1-5 Top features 1-6 Bottom features 1-6 The stylus 1-7 The cradle 1-7 ♦ Setting up MyPal 1-8 Removing and replacing the back cover 1-8 Installing and removing the battery 1-10 Placing on the cradle 1-11 Connecting the AC adapter 1-12 ♦ Additional storage 1-13
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ASUS® MyPal A730W is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 520 MHz Intel® PXA270 processor, equipped with 128 MB SDRAM and 64 MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 2003 Second Edition plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket
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photo settings. • Contacts button - While in the main screen (Today screen), press once to launch your contacts list - While in camera preview (ASUS Camera photo/recorder mode), press once to change the capture mode (lighting effects). The capture mode changes whenever you press the button. See the
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when capturing videos or images. You can turn the flash on or off while in the ASUS Camcorder interface. Refer to Chapter 4 for information. • Speaker - allows you to hear alarms to remove or replace the main battery. Refer to section "Setting up MyPal" on page 1-8 for instructions. 1-4 Chapter 1
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to turn the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery power. NOTE Press the Power button and the Tasks button simultaneously if and hold to start recording, release to stop recording. - While in the ASUS Camcorder program, press once to take a photo shot (Photo capture mode); or
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Top features Headphone jack CF card slot Infrared (IR) port SD card slot • Headphone jack - connects a headphone. • CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card. • SD card slot - accommodates an SD memory card or an SDIO interface card (e.g. 802.11b, Bluetooth®, GPS, camera, barcode
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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 the device is on the cradle. • USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC. • Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter. Device connector Stylus holder Get
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Setting up MyPal Removing and replacing the back cover To remove the back cover: 1. Locate the latch on the right side of the device, then use the stylus
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To replace the back cover: 1. Carefully slide the cover from the bottom of the device making sure that the side rails match the grooves on the side of the device. Groove Rail (on inner side) 2. Use the stylus to push the latch toward the "locked" icon. Get started! 1-9
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You need to remove the back cover to access the battery compartment. Refer to the section "Removing and replacing the back cover" on page 1-8 for instructions. RESET To install the battery: 1. Position and insert the right side of the battery with its notches matching the tabs on the right side
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: 1. Use the stylus to push and unlock the battery latch. 2. Push the battery downward to disengage it from the battery contacts on the compartment. Battery latch unlocked 3. Flip up the upper edge of the battery to remove it from the compartment. Placing on the cradle Position the device on
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of the device. 3. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. Pocket PC RESET 2 26-pin device plug Sync cable adapter 1 AC adapter/ Power cable USB sync cable 3 NOTE The power LED (green) blinks and starts charging the battery as soon as you connect the power cable to a power source. See
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multimedia cards. The SD card slot supports SD (SecureDigital) memory card and SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b, Bluetooth®, GPS, camera, etc. NOTE You need to install an SD memory card or CF card if you wish to use the ASUS backup features. Installing and removing an
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Installing and removing a CF card To install a CF 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 50-pin female connector of the card into the CF card slot. Label side NOTE A CF card fits only in
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Activating MyPal You need to properly calibrate and activate your device Settings, then the System tab. Tap the Screen icon, then the Align Screen button. 4. Follow the screen instructions until setup is complete. 5. When prompted, select your time zone. 6. When the Today screen appears, you
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Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn Tap to display the Wi-Fi menu Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation Tap to view PC connection status From the Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus to display the details
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Start menu From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and help topics. To display the Start menu, tap the icon from the top of the screen. Tap to open a program Tap to open a recently used program Tap to open the Programs menu Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help topics
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Pop-up menus With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in File Explorer to delete, copy, or beam an item. 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
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display orientation 2-19 Changing the screen theme 2-22 Changing the button assignments 2-23 Setting the backlight 2-24 Changing the battery power settings 2-25 Selecting sounds and notifications 2-26 Changing the audio settings 2-27 Changing the system operation settings 2-28 Changing
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Viewing system information Your device allows you to easily display the built-in specifications. NOTE You can not change the information you see in the system information screens. To display the system information: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings
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Entering information You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways: • Use the input panel to enter text using the soft keyboard or the Letter Recognizer • Write directly on the screen with the stylus • Draw pictures on the screen • Speak into the device microphone to record a
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, then tap Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstation on using the Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area. 2-4 Chapter 2
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written characters to typed characters. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Transcriber. 2. Write anywhere on the screen. For instructions and demonstration on using Transcriber, with Transcriber open, tap the question mark in the lower right corner of the screen. To edit typed
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Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use the stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the writing to
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To edit your writing: 1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text to select it. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools, then Undo and try again. You can also select text by
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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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Drawing on the screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. To create a drawing: 1.
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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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done. NOTE Compared to other settings, the Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) provides slightly better sound quality but takes up 50 times more storage space tham Mobile Voice recordings. Learn the basics 2-11
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Finding and organizing information The Find and Help features on your device helps you quickly locate information. Using the Find function To find information: 1. Tap , tap Help, 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
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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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Customizing your device You can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in programs, and installing additional software. To see the available options: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap the Personal or System tab on the bottom of the screen.
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Changing the date and time To change the date and time settings: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab. 2. Tap the Clock & Alarms 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
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Changing the Start menus To change the menu items: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Menus icon. 2. Check the box opposite the items that you wish to appear on the Start Menu. 3. Tap the New Menu tab. 4. Select the items that you wish to appear on the New menu (located on the lower left corner of
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Changing the owner information To change the owner information: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Owner Information icon. 2. Key-in the data that you wish to appear on the Today screen. 3. Add notes to the owner information by tapping the Notes tab. 4. Key-in your desired text. 5. Tap the Options
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Setting a password To set a password for your device: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Password icon. 2 Check the box Prompt if device unused, then select the period from the available options by tapping the down arrow. 3. Select the password type, Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric. 4. Key-in
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Changing the screen display orientation To change the screen display orientation: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab. 2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options. 3. Select your desired orientation, then tap OK. Portrait orientation This setting Shows this screen NOTE Sets the
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Landscape orientation (right-handed) This setting Shows this screen Landscape orientation (left-handed) This setting Shows this screen 2-20 Chapter 2
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To enable the ClearType feature: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab. 2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options. 3. Tap the Clear Type tab. 4. Check the Enable Clear Type box, then tap OK. To change the screen text size: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab. 2. Tap the
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Changing the screen theme To change the screen theme: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Today icon. 2. Select your desired theme from the available options. or Check the box Use this picture as the background, then tap Browse to select an image from your picture files. 3. Tap OK when done. To
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Changing the button assignments To change the button assignments: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Buttons icon. 2. Highlight a button by tapping on it. 3. Tap the down arrow to display the programs that you can assign to the button. 4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to change other button assignments. 5.
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brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you achieve your desired screen brightness. 4. Tap the Battery Power tab and customize the backlight settings when using battery power. 5. Tap the External Power tab and customize the backlight settings when using AC power. 6. Tap OK
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settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab. 3. Tap the Power icon to display the battery power status. This screen shows the detected percentages of the remaining battery power. You may not change the information on this screen. 4. Tap the Advanced tab to customize the settings for
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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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Changing the audio settings To change the Audio settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the Audio Settings icon to display the audio settings screen. 3. Adjust the volume, balance, treble, and bass, and stereo settings by dragging the slider to the left or to the right
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not require very fast CPU speed. The Power Saving Mode sets the CPU to a lower speed. This mode has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life. Set to this mode when using text based applications such as Word, Excel, etc. For automatic power saving, check the box opposite Enable Automatic
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. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the System Settings icon. 3. Tap the Wakeup tab to display the wakeup options. 4. Check the box opposite Turn on PDA power when a program button is pressed to enable the feature. Pressing any one of the function buttons on the front panel wakes up the device
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To change the USB Host settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab, then tap the System Settings icon. 3. Tap the USB Host tab to display the options. 4. Enable or disable the USB host feature by selecting the appropriate box. 5. Tap OK when done. Changing the memory settings To
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To check the storage card memory: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab. 2. Tap the Memory icon, then tap the Storage Card tab to display the memory information for the selected storage card. 3. If you wish to free storage card memory, delete some files from the storage card. Use the File
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simple application that are useful in your dayto-day use of your device. NOTE The major applications that came with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 2003 Second Edition are discussed in other chapters. To access the applications: 1. Tap , then tap Programs. 2. Tap an icon to launch a specific
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Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games. Jawbreaker The main objective of this game is to burst all jawbreakers. To do so, tap two or more jawbreakers of the same color that are connected to each other. The more jawbreakers you burst at a time, the higher your score. NOTE For
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2. Tap Game, then tap Options to display the Options screen. Make your desired changes, then tap OK to return to the game. 3. Tap Info, then tap Statistics to: - view your scores - set the screen orientation - reset your scores 4. Tap OK when done. 2-34 Chapter 2
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Solitaire The main objective of this game is to use all the cards in the deck to build up four suit stacks in ascending order, beginning with the aces. NOTE For details on the game rules, see the Help information on your device. To play Solitaire: Tap the Solitaire icon to display a new game. If
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Pictures Use Pictures to view .jpg pictures stored on your device or on a storage card, send pictures to your friends, view a slideshow of your pictures, or set a picture as background on the Today screen. Refer also to the online help on your device for more information on using this feature. To
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5. Tap Tools, then tap Beam Picture if you wish to send the picture to another device with IR port. or Tap Send via E-mail... to attach the picture to an e-mail. or Tap Set as Today Wallpaper... to use the picture as your wallpaper in the Today screen. 6. Tap Edit, then tap Brightness and Contrast
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8. Use the Crop tool to select a part of the picture and cut it. 9. Use the Zoom tool to enlarge the picture. 10. Tap Tools, then tap Save Picture As... to save your edited picture. 2-38 Chapter 2
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computer 3-3 ♦ Synchronizing your device 3-6 Connecting your device to a computer 3-6 Setting up a partnership 3-7 Checking synchronized information 3-9 Manually initiating synchronization 3-10 Synchronization options 3-11 ♦ Installing other applications 3-13 Synchronize and enhance 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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, install the Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 from the Companion CD. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to Outlook 2002. To install ActiveSync on your computer: 1. Turn on your computer and monitor. IMPORTANT Do not connect your device to your computer
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, install it now. Click Install Outlook 2002 and follow the screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. Click Download Connection Wizard and read the to launch the wizard that will guide you through the installation . 9. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens. 3-4 Chapter 3
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. 10. Wait until the wizard finishes copying all the necessary files, and updates your system. NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after installing ActiveSync. Proceed to the section "Synchronizing your device" on page 3-6 for instructions. Synchronize and enhance 3-5
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to the 26-pin connector on the bottom of your device. 2. Connect the other end of the sync cable to a USB port on your computer. Pocket PC RESET 1 2 3-6 Chapter 3
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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
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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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Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization process, you can initiate synchronization from your device at any time. To manually initiate synchronization: 1. Tap , Programs, then tap the ActiveSync icon to display the ActiveSync screen. Connection status Tap to connect and
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on Settings to specify synchronization options for the item. For example, highlight Calendar then click on Settings to display the Calendar Synchronization Settings window. Customize the available settings, then click OK when done. 3. Do the same for the other checked items. NOTE You cannot set the
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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. 3-12 Chapter 3
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Read the Overview for the important notes. 4. Click Mobility to display the available items. 5. Click Pocket PC Applications to display the mobility programs that you can install on your device, then click Details for installation instructions. 6. Click Entertainment to display the available items
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7. Click Pocket PC Applications to display the entertainment programs that you can install on your device, then click Details for installation instructions. 8. Click Desktop Applications to display the entertainment programs that you can install on your computer, then click Details for installation
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4 ASUS programs ♦ ASUS Camera 4-2 Specifications 4-2 ASUS Camcorder functions 4-26 Photo Album 4-29 ♦ ASUS Launcher 4-30 Accessing ASUS Launcher 4-30 Changing the name of category 4-34 Adding a category 4-34 ♦ ASUS Backup 4-35 Accessing ASUS backup 4-35 Backing up all data 4-36 Backing
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and enhancing pictures right at your fingertips! To launch the ASUS Camera: 1. Tap , then Programs. 2. Tap ASUS Programs, then ASUS Camera to display the main screen. ASUS Camera consists of four applications: • ASUS Camcorder • Photo Viewer • Photo Editor • Photo Album Specifications Video Photo
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of media files Tap to display settings screen for playback/video image/photo image Indicates the elapsed recording time Tap to display information on ASUS Camera functions Tap to display playback, video, or photo statistics Photo Viewer button In playback mode (camera off), tap to launch the Photo
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Playback menus To view the playlist: 1. Tap on the command bar. A list of the available files appear. 2. Select a file that you wish to play by tapping on it. To change the playback settings: 1. Tap on the command bar to display the options. 2. Make your desired changes. 3. Tap OK when done. 4-4
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on the command bar. 2. Tap OK when done. To view playback information: 1. Tap on the command bar. 2. Tap OK when done. To view information about ASUS Camera: 1. Tap Help on the command bar. 2. Tap and hold the slider on the right side of the screen to page down. 3. Tap OK to
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Playback functions To display an image or photo file: 1. While in Playback mode, tap the (Photo Viewer) button to launch the Photo Viewer application. 2. In the Photo Viewer main screen, tap the Folder button to display a list of available .jpg or .bmp files. 3. Tap on a file that you wish to
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screen displays the thumbnails of available files. Select another video file to play, or tap to exit Photo Album and return to camera playback mode. ASUS programs 4-7
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To change the display size of the video you are playing: 1. Tap on the video image to enlarge to the size of display area. 2. Tap a second time to zoom to full screen. While in full screen mode, tapping the image rotates it 45° counterclockwise. 3. From the full screen mode, keep tapping the image
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right or left to adjust the image brightness Recorder function buttons (see descriptions below) Indicates the elapsed recording time Tap to display information on ASUS Camera functions Tap to turn the camera flash on or off Photo Viewer button no function in this mode Photo Album button no function
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Recorder menus To view the playlist: Tap on the command bar. A list of the available files from your default folder appears. If you have previously played video, photo, or slideshow files, tapping the (Play) button launches the last file you played. To change the video image settings: 1. Tap
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Start After and Recording End After become configurable. Tap the down arrow opposite each item to set the time in seconds. 3. Tap OK when done. ASUS programs 4-11
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To change the file settings: 1. Tap on the command bar, then tap the File Setting tab to display the options. 2. Make your desired changes by tapping the down arrow opposite each item. Storage Folder - by default, your video files will be saved in this folder. NOTE If you wish to record a longer
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is always on NOTE Return to playback mode to play your recorded video. See section "Playback mode" on page 4-3 on how to play the video. ASUS programs 4-13
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To save the video: 1. After recording, a save window appears. From the left window pane, select and tap the folder where you want to save the video file. 2. If desired, tap the media file name field to change the
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to adjust the image contrast and brightness Photo function buttons (see descriptions below) Indicates the elapsed recording time Tap to display information on ASUS Camera functions Tap to turn the camera flash on or off Photo Viewer button no function in this mode Photo Album button no function
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Photo menus To view the playlist: Tap on the command bar. A list of the available files from your default folder appears. To change the photo image settings: 1. Tap on the command bar to display the photo image options. 2. Make your desired changes. Tap the Default button any time to revert to the
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item Photo Auto Capturing, you can set the time period (in seconds) for automatic photo capturing. Tap the down arrow to display the time options. ASUS programs 4-17
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To change the file settings: 1. Tap on the command bar, then tap the File Setting tab to display the options. 2. Make your desired changes by tapping the down arrow opposite each item. Storage Folder - by default, your photo files will be saved in this folder Resolution (Pixels) - 1280*960, 640*480,
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0.5 seconds NOTE You can also turn the flash on or off by pressing the Launch button of your device. See page 1-2 for the button location. ASUS programs 4-19
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Saving and viewing photos To save photos: By default, the ASUS Camera saves all captured photos in the My Documents folder of the Pocket PC. A file name, which is a combination of the date the photo was taken and a number sequence, is automatically assigned to each photo. To view the picture:
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to display an image in landscape orientation Tap to exit photo viewer Tap to display file locations Tap to display an image in portrait orientation ASUS programs 4-21
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Photo Viewer functions To open a file: 1. Tap the (Folder) button to display a list of image files. 2. Tap the image file (.jpg or .bmp format) that you wish to open. 3. Tap the again to open another file, or the (Exit) button to close the Photo Viewer application. To find files in another location
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interval for slide transition. The number on the button indicates the interval in seconds. Keep tapping the button to select from 1 second to 10 seconds. ASUS programs 4-23
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5. Tap the (Landscape) button or the (Portrait) button to specify the orientation of the images in your slideshow. Tapping any of the buttons shows a preview of your selected image files in either landscape or portrait orientation. Landscape orientation Portrait orientation 6. A message appears
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NOTE If no image is displayed on the screen, the editing buttons are grayed out and and not selectable. Only the (Exit) buttons are activated. ASUS programs 4-25
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Photo Editor functions To open and edit a file: 1. Tap File, then Open to display your default folder and file type. If you wish to find files from other folders, tap the down arrow opposite the Folder box to display your folder selection, then tap your desired folder. If you wish to display only a
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remove the thumbnails of other files and view your selected file 100%, tap Tools from the command bar then tap (uncheck) the Thumbnail View item. ASUS programs 4-27
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5. Tap the Frame button to display the available frames that you can use. Use the slider or the left/right arrows to see other frames. 6. Tap your desired frame twice to automatically place your image in it. 7. Tap the Frame button to exit frame editing mode, and re-activate other editing buttons
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display the available media files (.3gpp, .avi, .jpg, .bmp) represented in small thumbnails. Tap a thumbnail twice to open or play Tap to display the supported file formats Tap to display sort options To find files from other locations: 1. Tap the down arrow in the Folder box to display the folders
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frequently used programs, and quickly launching them with just a few taps. Accessing ASUS Launcher To access ASUS Launcher: 1. Tap , then Programs. 2. Tap ASUS Programs, then ASUS Launcher. NOTE To quickly access ASUS Launcher, press the (leftmost) on your device. button 3. From the command
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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 ASUS Launcher icon. ASUS programs 4-31
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NOTE You cannot delete the default categories. However, you may edit the default titles, and add or delete programs contained in these categories. Changing the name of a default category 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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Name then Favorites to display your customized quick launch programs. 8. Tap OK to set Favorites as your quick launch category. The next time you access ASUS Launcher, the Favorites category appears
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OK to save your changes. Adding a category 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, see page 4-30 for
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system files and/or data contained in the main system memory. Unlike the ASUS SmartKeeper automatic backup feature that backs up the entire system status (system and data) into one backup file, this utility allows you to manually create separate backup files for your system files and data files. You
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the online help on your device for online instructions to back up or restore data. Backing up all 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
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, it will show the items on the screen. 7. Tap OK. Backing up PIM data 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
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the boxes opposite the items that you wish to back up, or tap Select All to select all listed items. If you checked the box User Defined Folders, tap Define to specify the folders that you wish to include in the backup file, then tap OK. 6. Tap Start to begin the
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!" 2. On the ASUS Programs screen, tap the ASUS Backup icon. When prompted, stop all running programs. See page 4-33 for instructions. 3. Tap the Restore tab on the ASUS Backup screen. 4. is done, a message appears prompting you to manually reset the device. 8. Tap OK to reset. ASUS programs 4-39
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Restoring PIM data To restore PIM data: 1. On the ASUS Backup screen, tap PIM Data. 2. When prompted, select the you wish to restore, or tap Select All to select all listed items. If you checked the box User Defined Folders, tap Define to specify the folders that you wish to restore, then tap OK. 6.
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SmartKeeper The ASUS SmartKeeper is an automatic backup feature that prompts you to backup the current system status in a CF card or SD card whenever the remaining battery power reaches a certain level. With the automatic option, the backup process is done whether the device is ON or OFF as long
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backup first. See the section "To use manual backup" on page 4-44. How automatic backup works SmartKeeper is capable of performing the automatic backup process whether your device is in use (ON) or in suspension (OFF). When the device is ON If a low battery status occurs while you are using the
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back up the current system status: When prompted, tap the Yes button on the screen message window to start the backup process. Tap No if you do not wish to back up the selected backup destination is not ready. A confirmation message appears when the backup process is complete. ASUS programs 4-43
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without performing the backup process. When you turn on the device, either one of the following messages is flashed on the screen. The system detected a battery power low status. The system status was automatically backed up to ASUSBKUP.SAV file in the CF card (or SD card). If automatic backup is
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The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2004/06/14 in the CF card/ SD card is not enough to back up the current system status The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. Backup
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: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. Tap the SmartKeeper icon, then the Manual tab. 4. Tap the Back up system button to back up the current system status to the CF card or SD card. If a CF card or
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The screen displays the backup file information after the backup process. ASUS programs 4-47
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the system status: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. Tap the SmartKeeper icon, then the Manual tab. 4. Tap the Restore system button to restore the saved system status from the CF card or SD card. During the Restore process, the screen
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Chapter 5 Microsoft® Pocket Outlook ♦ Introduction 5-2 ♦ Calendar 5-2 Creating appointments 5-3 Using the summary screen 5-4 Creating meeting requests 5-4 ♦ Contacts 5-5 Creating contacts 5-6 Using the summary screen 5-6 Finding a contact 5-7 ♦ Tasks 5-8 Creating tasks 5-8 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 Use Calendar to schedule appointments,
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If you select Remind me in an appointment, your device will remind you according to the options set in , Settings, Personal tab, Sounds & Notifications. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 5-3
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on the appointment Tap to change details of the appointment Creating meeting requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook and Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail
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. Using the infrared port (IR) on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users. Tap to select the category of contacts you want to display Tap and enter part of a name to information is displayed in the list, tap Tools then Options. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 5-5
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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 to scroll down to see all available fields. 4. To assign the contact a category, scroll to and tap
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to the right of the company name. 4. Tap > Help, then tap Find. Enter the contact name, select Contacts for the type, and tap Go. 1 2 3 4 Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 5-7
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Tasks 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 action for the task Tap to
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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 5-9
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Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the note is displayed, it will be
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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 5-11
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or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network Synchronizing e-mail messages You can e-mail messages as part of the general synchronization process. You will need to
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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 5-13
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in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status. You can specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at any time. • Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more
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on top of the list. Unread messages appear in boldface. Tap to select the service, and the folder that you wish to display Tap to select the sort order to connect, and to send/receive e-mail Tap to connect to the selected service Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it. Tap to return
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Composing messages To compose a message: 1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen. Tap to send the message Enter the e-mail address here Tap to show or hide the complete message header Type your text here Tap to show or hide the recording toolbar Tap to display the e-mail address book Tap to
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in the Contacts list with e-mail addresses appear in the e-mail address book. 3. Compose your message. 4. Tap Send when you have finished the message. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 5-17
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Using preset messages To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap My Text from the command bar and select your desired message. Editing or adding preset messages To edit or add preset messages: 1. Tap Tools from the command bar to display the menu. 2. Tap Edit My Text... to display a list of
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Drafts folder. When you are ready to send the message, open the Drafts folder and tap the message. Tap Send to send the message. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 5-19
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Managing e-mail messages and folders The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4. • If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook will automatically be sunchronized with your device. You can select to synchronize
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an existing Pocket Excel document 6-11 Saving Pocket Excel documents 6-11 Securing your Excel document 6-13 Tips for working in Pocket Excel 6-14 ♦ MSN Messenger 6-15 Signing up 6-16 Working with contacts 6-17 Chatting with contacts 6-18 ♦ Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 6-19 Companion
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programs consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft® Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, and Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, then tap the program that you wish to open. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word
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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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To specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap Tools. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap File, then tap Save Document As... to display the Save As screen. 3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field. 4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you
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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 the command bar. If you are opening a Word document created on a desktop computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document. To change the zoom option: 1.
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stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your desktop computer. Companion programs
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Drawing mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as guides. 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
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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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Excel document To create a new Excel document: 1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Pocket Excel. 2. Tap New to display a blank document. If you selected a template for new documents in the Options dialog box, that template appears with the appropriate
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Excel icon. To open an existing Excel document: 1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Pocket Excel. to display a list of Pocket Excel files. 2. Tap the file that you wish to open. Saving a Pocket Excel document To save an Excel document: When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. By default, your
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To specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap Tools, then tap File. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Save Workbook As... to display the Save As screen. 3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field. 4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you
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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 Tools from the command bar, then tap Password... to display the password setting screen. 3. Type a
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note of the following when working on large worksheets in Pocket Excel: • View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap View, then tap Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore. • Show and hide window elements. Tap View, then tap the elements to show
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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-
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Text to enter a preset message, then tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap Invite in the Tools menu, then tap the contact that you want to invite. NOTE To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap the Contacts button. To go back to your chat
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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 , then tap Windows Media. Indicates the progress of the current track Slide to adjust volume Tap to mute sound Tap to play the next track Tap to play
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♦ Using Pocket Internet Explorer 7-2 Changing View settings 7-3 Browsing the Internet 7-3 ♦ AvantGo Channels 7-4 ♦ Mobile Favorites folder 7-5 Favorite links 7-5 Mobile Favorites 7-5 Viewing mobile favorites and channels 7-7 Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders 7-8 Pocket Internet
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the Internet or intranet. Using Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that have 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
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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 7-3
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service / To activate AvantGo: 1. In the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer, click Options. 2. item. Click OK. ActiveSync automatically updates the settings and synchronizes with your device your device. To launch AvantGo: 1. In Pocket Internet Explorer on your device, tap the Favorites
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ActiveSync. Favorite links During 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
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. 6. Synchronize your device and your desktop computer. Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device. NOTE If you did not specify an update schedule in step 3, you will need to manually download content to keep the information
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tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download. Viewing mobile favorites and channels To view mobile favorites and channels: 1. Tap to display your list of favorites. Tap the favorite that you , or connect to the Internet to view the page. Pocket Internet Explorer 7-7
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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
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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 7-9
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Chapter 8 Get connected ♦ Introduction 8-2 ♦ Connect to the Internet 8-2 ♦ Connect to Work 8-3 ♦ Set up connections 8-3 Modem connections 8-3 VPN server connections 8-4 Proxy server settings 8-4 Network card connections 8-5 ♦ End a connection 8-6 ♦ Set up a WAP gateway 8-6 ♦ Use dialing
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up connections with an external modem, or through your mobile phone network using a cellular line. Your device has information from your ISP: ISP server phone number, user name, and password. 2. Tap > Settings > desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse a Web page.
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phone number, user name, and example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and mobile phone network, insert a modem card. 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. To create a new connection, in either My ISP or My Work Network, tap Add a new modem connection, then follow the instructions
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network administrator for your user name, password, domain 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
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the following information from your network administrator: user name, password, and domain name. 2. have to change these settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so. 5. If necessary, a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse a Web page. Your
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. Set up a WAP gateway To access WAP sites through Pocket Internet Explorer, configure your device to use a WAP gateway. 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
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To avoid creating a new modem connection for each situation, set dialing rules for the locations from which you connect often. 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
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Infrared (IR) connection Setting beam options To set the beam options: 1. Tap , then Settings. 2. Tap the Connections tab. 3. Tap the Beam icon to display the Settings screen. 4. By default, your device detects incoming infrared (IR) beams and prompts you to accept them. If you do not want your
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Receiving infrared beams To receive a file via infrared beam: 1. From the Beam settings screen, tap the link Receive an infrared beam. Your device automatically looks for another device using infrared. Tap Cancel if you wish to abort the command. 2. If your device did not find a sending device
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Sending infrared beams To send a file via infrared beam: 1. Tap and hold a file to beam, then tap Beam File... from the pop-up menu. 2. Align the IR ports of the devices so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. If the ports are not aligned, a message appears asking you to do so. When
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Chapter 9 Bluetooth® ♦ Introducing Bluetooth 9-2 Bluetooth for Windows CE (BTW-CE 9-2 Bluetooth icon 9-2 ♦ Bluetooth settings 9-3 9-6 Bluetooth connection wizard 9-7 Business Card Exchange 9-8 ♦ Remote device services 9-9 Wireless serial port 9-9 Dial-up networking 9-10 Bluetooth file
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Bluetooth® for Windows® CE (BTW-CE) BTW-CE is the solution 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
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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 profile • see the Bluetooth status (ON/OFF) • turn Bluetooth ON or OFF • tap a link to the Bluetooth Manager Accessibility Allows you to: • set the
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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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information. Audio Gateway Allows you to customize the service settings for the Audio Gateway. About Displays the Bluetooth™ for Windows® CE (BTW-CE) information including the release version, copyright notice, website address, technical support email, and the Advanced button. The Advanced buttons
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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: 1. Tap from the lower right corner of the Today screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. Tap Bluetooth Manager. The My Shortcuts screen displays a
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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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appears automatically after a file transfer connection is established. This service feature allows you to do the following operations: • the directory structure of the remote device, tap the New Folder from the main window of Bluetooth File Explorer. 2. To move up in the directory structure of the
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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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Chapter 10 Using Wi-Fi® ♦ Introducing Wi-Fi 10-2 ♦ Accessing the Wi-Fi feature 10-2 ♦ Using Wi-Fi 10-2 Turning on Wi-Fi 10-2 Configuring Wireless Networks 10-3 Adding a wireless network 10-4 Network association 10-6 ♦ Wi-Fi information 10-7 Wi-Fi Status 10-7 Site Survey 10-9 IP Info 10-
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(Wi-Fi®) feature that allows you to connect to wireless local area networks and the Internet. Using the IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless LAN, MyPal can connect at speeds of up to 11 Mbps to an access point (Infrastructure mode) or to another wireless device (Ad-hoc mode). Accessing the
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3. From the list of detected wireless networks, select a wireless network to you want to connect your device. 4. Select either The Internet or Work for the network to connect your device. 5. Tap Connect. The device connects to the selected network. Configuring wireless networks To configure a
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list. 3. Tap OK when done. 4. After changing the network adapter settings, a message appears instructing you to remove then reinstall the network card to have your changes take effect. Tap OK to close the window. Adding a wireless network If the device fails to auto-detect the wireless network you
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2. Tap Add New... from the wireless networks field. 3. Use the input panel to key-in the Network name. 4. Select The Internet or Work network you wish to connect to through the wireless network. 5. If you want to connect to another 5 wireless device (Ad-hoc mode), check the option This is a
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8. The created wireless network is displayed in the list of wireless networks. Tap the wireless network to connect. Network association To associate with one of the detected wireless networks: 1. Tap and hold on a wireless network, then tap Connect from the pop-up menu. NOTE Another way to
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Wi-Fi information You can view the Wi-Fi information by tapping , and selecting Wi-Fi Information from the menu. NOTE You can view the Wi-Fi information even when the device is disconnected from a wireless network. Wi-Fi Status This tab displays the current state and link information of your Wi-
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to the adapter is terminated. ESSID This field shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) to which the wireless device is connected. 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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is currently connected to this network a wireless device with enabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently connected to this network ESSID This column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search. CH This column shows the channel used by the wireless
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of the access point, or the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) in an ad-hoc mode. IP Info When connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi Information window opens the IP Info tab that displays the . The process may take several seconds while the system updates the IP information. 10-10 Chapter 10
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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. Using Wi-Fi® 10-11
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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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with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
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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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