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- Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 1
MyPal A636N/A632N User Manual - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 2
of this manual, including the products and software described in COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 3
1 Installing and removing the battery 5 Connecting to a power source 5 Setting up GPS 6 Additional storage 7 Activating MyPal 8 Basic screens on MyPal 9 Chapter 2 Basics 11 Viewing system information 11 Entering information 11 Finding and organizing information 18 Using the File Explorer - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 4
70 Connecting to Work 71 Setting up connections 71 Ending a connection 73 Setting up a WAP gateway 74 Using dialing rules 74 Using Terminal Services Client 75 Infrared (IR) connection 76 Chapter 8 Bluetooth 78 Using Bluetooth 78 Bluetooth settings 79 Bluetooth Manager 81 Remote device - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 5
MyPal A636N/A632N specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Expansion slot Communication Audio GPS Size Weight The latest Intel® XScale™ 416MHz Processor Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 (Pocket PC) 128MB Flash ROM 64MB SDRAM (75MB user accessible) 3.5-inch, brilliant transfl - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 6
. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A636N/A632N Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • AC adapter • Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 and Microsoft® ActiveSync® 4.1 • Stylus • Protection case • Removable/ rechargeable 1300mAh Li-ion battery • Manual • Quick Start Guide • Car kit - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 7
ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! MyPal A636N comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allows you to connect to wireless LAN and Internet. MyPal A636N has a single SD card slot, whereas MyPal A632N - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 8
button allows you to move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up or down, left or right. If ASUS® MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you may use the buttons to zoom in, zoom out and adjust the volume. • Launch button - functions like the enter/return key - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 9
must be properly aligned and facing each other within the IR communication range. • Mini SD slot (A632N only) - accommodates a mini SD memory card. Infrared (IR) Port Mini SD card slot (MyPal A632N only) mini SD Top features Stylus External antenna cover SD Power button SD card slot (SD/SDIO - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 10
the Power button for about four seconds then tap Yes. All open files will be unsaved. Bottom features Sync and power cable connector RESET Reset switch Headphone jack • Headphone port - connects to a headphone. • Sync and power cable connector - connect the 26-pin USB sync cable directly to - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 11
Installing and removing the battery HOLD HOLD 1 HOLD 2 HOLD 3 4 NOTE Opening the battery cover automatically turns off the power. There is a mechanism at the upper left side of the battery compartment that switches the power off automatically when you slide out the battery cover. This is a - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 12
Setting up GPS To receive GPS signal: Flip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. You may rotate the panel as illustrated below. SD SD NOTE 1 2 For best signal reception, the GPS antenna panel should be oriented parallel to the ground. If the GPS signal reception is weak, - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 13
Additional storage MyPal A636N comes with the standard SD card slot while MyPal A632N has an additional mini SD card slot. The SD card slot can be inserted with SD or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b/g, modem, etc. Installing and removing SD - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 14
MyPal time, or after performing a clean reset. Tap anywhere on the screen to continue. NOTE To perform a clean reset, refer to the description on page Screen icon > Align Screen button. 4. Follow the succeeding on-screen instructions. 5. Tap anywhere on the Complete screen when you are done with - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 15
open the Contacts program Tap to display the Bluetooth® menu Tap to display the Wi-Fi® menu (MyPal A636N only) Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you can see common device status and settings (such as backlight setting, battery level, memory - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 16
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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 17
2. To display the device specifications, tap Device Info tab. This will display various information such as the device ID, system memory, and wireless capabilities. 3. Tap the Version tab to view other information about the device. Entering information You can enter information in your device in any - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 18
. 1. Tap > Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstation on using the Letter Recognizer, tap next to the writing area. 12 Chapter 2 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 19
Recognizer. 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstration on using the Block Recognizer, tap next to the writing area. To use Transcriber: With Transcriber, you can use the stylus - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 20
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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 21
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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 22
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. - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 23
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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 24
To change the recording format: 1. In the note list, tap Menu > Options > Global Input Options link > Options tab. 2. Select your desired recording format from the Voice recording format pull-down menu then tap ok when done. NOTE Compared to other settings, the Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) provides - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 25
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: • Tap > Settings > Personal or System tab. NOTE Tap and hold the slider on the right side of the screen to - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 26
Changing the start menu To change the menu items: 1. Tap > Settings > Menus icon. 2. Check the box opposite the items that you wish to appear on the Start Menu. 3. Tap ok. NOTE Items that are not added in the Start menu can be found in the Programs. Changing the owner information To change the - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 27
3. Select the password type, Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric. 4. Key-in a password. If you selected the Strong alphanumeric type of password, you need to key-in the password twice. 5. Tap the Hint tab to create a kind of reminder in case you forget your password. 6. Tap ok when done. Changing - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 28
To enable the ClearType feature: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Clear Type tab. 2. Check the Enable Clear Type box, then tap ok. To change the screen text size: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Text Size tab. 2. Move the slider toward the Smallest or Largest until you - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 29
To customize the button setttings: 1. Tap the Up/Down Control tab. 2. Tap the slider to your desired settings of Up/Down button reaction time. 3. Tap the Advance tab to set options for the key light and hold switch. 4. Tap ok when done. Using Mode Switcher and Task Switcher On the rightmost group - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 30
Setting the backlight To set the backlight: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Backlight icon. 2. Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you achieve your desired screen brightness. 3. Tap the Advance tab and customize the backlight settings when using battery - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 31
default audio settings. To change the Microphone settings: 1. Tap Mic tab from the audio settings screen. 2. In MIC Gain Control, choose either to manually adjust the gain control or let the device automatically adjust the recording volume. Adjust the volume to high or low by dragging the slider to - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 32
Tap ok when done. To change the USB charging mode: 1. Tap USB Charger tab from the USB Settings screen. 2. Choose a USB charging mode. • Slow Charging - to use this mode, your PC needs to support 100mA. • Fast Charging - to use this mode, your PC needs to support 500mA. 3. Tap ok when done. NOTE To - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 33
Changing the memory settings To display the memory allocation: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon. 2. Tap ok when done. To check the storage card memory: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Storage Card tab to display the memory information for the selected storage card. 2. If - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 34
Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functions. Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games. Bubble Breaker The main objective of this game is to burst all the bubbles. To do so, tap two or more bubbles of the same color that are connected to each other. The more - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 35
4. Tap Menu > Set as Today Background... to use the picture as your wallpaper in the Today screen. or Tap Menu > Beam picture... if you wish to send the picture to another device with IR port. 5. Tap Send on the Menu bar to attach the picture to an e-mail. To use Auto Correct: • Tap Menu > Edit > - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 36
at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting... 2. Make the desired selections from the available items. You can remove items from the ASUS Status menu by clearing the box beside the items under Show Items. 3. Tap ok to make the changes. NOTE If you clear the box beside - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 37
Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs in MyPal. With ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your desktop Synchronization compares the data on your device with your desktop computer and updates both computers with the most recent information. To get the latest - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 38
If you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to the Outlook bundled in the Companion CD. To install ActiveSync on your click Open to launch the wizard that will guide you through the installation. 9. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens. If you have - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 39
the current version. Click Cancel to quit and keep the current version. 10. Wait until the wizard finishes copying all the necessary files, and updates your system. NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after installing ActiveSync. Make sure that the Transmission as Network - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 40
A sync relationship is a file that allows you to synchronize your device with your desktop computer. This file is stored on your desktop computer. An additional file that enables your desktop computer to recognize your device is stored on your device. To set up a sync relationship: 1. On the - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 41
Immediately after you set up a sync relationship, ActiveSync starts automatically and initiates the first synchronization between your device and your computer. Refer to the succeeding sections for more details on synchronization. Checking synchronized information After your first synchronization, - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 42
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 > ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen. Connection status Tap to stop/start synchronization Tap to change - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 43
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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 44
5. Click Pocket PC Applications to display the mobility programs that you can install on your device, then click Details for installation instructions. 6. Click Entertainment to display the available items. 7. Click Pocket PC Applications to display the entertainment programs that you can install on - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 45
a Microsoft Exchange server. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your device and desktop computer or server and updates both computers with the latest information. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer. You can switch to - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 46
Creating appointments To create an appointment: 1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the appointment, 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment. Tap to select from a predefined text Tap to select from previously entered locations Tap to specify the time of appointment Tap to specify the - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 47
Using the summary screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap Edit. Appointment details Notes/additional information on the appointment Tap to change details of the appointment Tap to show beam, delete and send via bluetooth options for - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 48
Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you look for, whether you are at home or on the road. Using the Bluetooth or the infrared port (IR) on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users. Tap and - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 49
4. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section "Notes" later in this chapter. 5. Tap ok to return to the contact list when done. Using the summary screen Tapping a contact on the contact list displays a - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 50
Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact. 1. In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the Undo button to the right of the box. 2. Tap Menu > Filter and then select the type of contact that - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 51
Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap Menu > Sort by or Filter to sort or filter displayed tasks respectively. Tap here to create and enter a new task Indicates high priority Tap to display or edit the task details Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions and then tap the - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 52
5. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section "Notes" later in this chapter. 6. Tap ok to return to the task list when done. Using the summary screen Tapping a task on the task list displays a summary - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 53
Tap to change the sort order of the list Tap to open a note or play a recording Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions Tap an action for the item Tap to create a new note or recording To set the default input mode for entering note text: 1. Tap > Programs > Notes > Menu > Options. 2. In - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 54
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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 55
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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 56
Reading messages in Inbox The messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, the most recently received messages appear on top of the list. Unread messages appear in boldface. Tap to select email account, and the folder that you wish to display Tap to select the sort order for the - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 57
Composing messages To compose a message: 1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen. Enter the e-mail address here Tap and move the scroll bar up/down to show or hide the complete message header Type your text here Tap to send the message 2. In the To field, enter the e-mail address of your - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 58
NOTE To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap Menu > My Text and select your desired message. To create or edit a preset message before adding it to the message body, tap Menu > My Text > Edit My Text Messages, select a message to change or select a blank line at the bottom of the list, - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 59
Chapter 5 Companion Programs The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Word Mobile, Microsoft® Excel Mobile, Microsoft® PowerPoint Mobile, Pocket MSN, and Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, then tap the program that you - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 60
Tap to save and close your document Type your text here Formatting toolbar Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to select an input method Saving Word Mobile documents To save a Word Mobile document: When you have finished editing your document, tap ok. By default, the document is saved using - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 61
To specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap Menu > File > Save As to open the Save As screen. 2. Type a file name in the Name field. 3. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field, then select a folder where you want to save the file. 4. Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format. - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 62
Viewing documents 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. You can also adjust the viewing size of a document by zooming. To zoom in or out of a document: Tap View > Zoom, then select your - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 63
Opening an existing Excel Mobile document 1. Tap > Programs > Excel Mobile to display a list of Excel Mobile files. 2. Tap the file that you wish to open. Saving an Excel Mobile document To save an Excel Mobile document: When you have finished editing your document, tap ok. By default, your document is - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 64
Tips for working in Excel Mobile Take note of the following when working on large worksheets in Pocket Excel: • View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap View > Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore. • Show and hide window elements. Tap View > Show. • - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 65
To open a PowerPoint Mobile file: 1. Tap > Programs > PowerPoint Mobile to display a list of PowerPoint files. 2. Tap the file you wish to open. Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile file To go to the previous or next slide: 1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 66
MSN: You must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use the MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail® or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Once you have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or Microsoft Exchange account - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 67
Signing up in MSN Messenger To sign in to MSN Messenger service: 1. Tap the Tap here to sign in link. OR Tap Sign In or Menu > Sign In. 2. On the MSN - Sign In screen, enter your e-mail - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 68
Tap a contact to start a chat Tap and hold a contact to display a pop-up menu where you can choose to send e-mail to the contact, block the contact, etc. 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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 69
Using MSN Hotmail With MSN Hotmail, you can access your hotmail mailbox on your Pocket PC and send and receive e-mails. To open MSN Hotmail: 1. Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Hotmail. OR Tap > Programs > Pocket MSN > MSN Hotmail. Tap to display the message folders Tap to sort the - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 70
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Microsoft® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap > Windows Media. Tap to view in full screen Tap to view the playlist Tap to - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 71
links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Internet Explorer on the desktop computer. • Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the Web. To do this, you need to create the connection first. See Chapter 7 for information on creating - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 72
of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with Internet Explorer Mobile 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 favorite, only the link will be - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 73
Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later on your desktop computer, you can download mobile favorites to your device. Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your device so that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and desktop - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 74
see the last time content was downloaded to the desktop computer, and you can manually download content if needed or set a schedule to automatically update contents. To set a schedule to update a specific mobile favorite, select a specific mobile favorite from the list then click Properties button - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 75
Tap the favorite that you wish to view Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. Tap Menu > Favorites > Add/Delete tab. 2. Tap the Add button to show the Add Favorite screen. 3. Type a name for the favorite that you wish to - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 76
the Internet or intranet, send and receive email and instant messages, and synchronize information using ActiveSync. Connections can be made using a modem, wireless network, or network (Ethernet) card. A modem connection can be used to set up connections with an external modem, or through your - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 77
Under My Work Network, set up either a modem, network card, wireless network, or VPN server connection. Refer to the section "Set up connections 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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 78
tab > Connections. 2. To create a new VPN server connection, in My Work Network, tap Add a new VPN server connection, then follow the screen instructions. 3. To view additional information for any screen in the wizard or while changing settings, tap . NOTE To change existing settings, in My Work - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 79
, tap the appropriate adapter, and then tap Properties. Most networks use DHCP, 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 the network by using a network cable. For information, refer to the - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 80
from your device. • When connected via a wireless network, switch off the connection. Setting up a settings. NOTE Some device models do not support the WAP sites viewing feature. 1. Get the and password. Also, contact your mobile phone service provider and ask for your WAP gateway server name - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 81
and access all of the .doc files on that computer from your device. To have remote access to a computer, it must be running the Terminal Services or Remote Desktop program in Windows 2000 or XP. To connect and have remote access to a computer: 1. On your Pocket PC, tap > Programs > Terminal - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 82
Client screen. To scroll the computer window contents, use the five directional buttons at the bottom of the Terminal Services Client screen. Logging off or disconnecting from the remote computer To log off without disconnecting from the computer: 1. On the computer window, tap Start > Shut - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 83
Receiving infrared beams To receive a file via infrared beam: 1. When another infrared device within range beams file or data to you, your device receives the file or data and prompts a receiving data status. 2. After data transmission, tap Yes to accept or No to reject. NOTE Make sure to align the IR - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 84
8 Bluetooth® Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can from those services • Enable or disable individual services • Use security features including authentication, authorization, and encryption NOTE If you experience problems using - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 85
Bluetooth settings To configure Bluetooth settings: 1. Tap > Bluetooth Settings. 2. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings screen to access and modify various settings. General Allows you to: • Select or create a user profile. • Check the Bluetooth status (ON/OFF). • Turn Bluetooth ON or - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 86
, delete files, etc. Tap Advanced to set a target directory on your device that remote devices can access. See the section "Remote device services" for more information. • Information Exchange - allows you to specify a contact to be sent to Bluetooth devices when they request for your business card - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 87
Manager Menu bar. The Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen appears. 2. Select a type of connection that you want to set up. Tap Next. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the connection. NOTE Refer to the device online help for more information on Bluetooth. Bluetooth® 81 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 88
to make. NOTE On this screen, tap the link Select the business card to go to the Information Exchange settings. Remote device services Wireless serial port Using a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical serial cable connection between two devices. As with a physical connection - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 89
, you can browse the Internet, check/read emails, etc. on your Pocket PC. The Bluetooth device that will provide the Dial-up Networking service to your Pocket PC should have access to a telephone system, either a hard-wired or a cellular connection, and capable of answering a call. Such device - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 90
The Bluetooth File Explorer also allows you to set a folder in your device for receiving inbound files. You may configure this folder for each of your connection shortcuts. See the section "To set a local folder". Bluetooth File Explorer menus File Tools Send a File... Create a Folder Get Delete - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 91
to your desired folder. 3. Tap ok to return to the main screen of the Bluetooth File Explorer. You will see the Local Folder field is updated to reflect the new folder selection. NOTE The Local Folder information is associated with the currently open shortcut and is saved with the active - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 92
Send via Bluetooth You can conveniently send your Outlook contacts, calendar items, and tasks individually or collectively to the remote device via Bluetooth. To send data via Bluetooth: 1. Tap , then open either Contacts, Calendar, or Tasks. 2. Tap and hold the item you wish to send to the remote - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 93
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 - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 94
manual for more information. Setting up ActiveSync via Bluetooth 1. Tap icon > Bluetooth Manager. 2. Tap New > ActiveSync via Bluetooth > Next. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions on MyPal. 4. On the Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen, select the name of the computer to synchronize MyPal with - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 95
area networks and the Internet. Using the IEEE 802.11b/g standard for wireless LAN, MyPal A636N can connect at speeds of up to 11 Mbps to an access point (Infrastructure mode) or to another wireless device (Ad-hoc mode). Using Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi icon on the Today screen gives you easy access - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 96
Add New... Refer to the suceeding sections for details on how to add new wireless LANs. 4. Tap ok when done. To configure a network adapter: 1. when done. 4. After changing the network adapter settings, a message appears instructing you to remove then re-install the network card to have your changes - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 97
Key tab, select the Authentication and Data Encryption settings of the wireless LAN you want to add. NOTE Inquire the network security to add the wireless network. The new wireless network is then added to the list under the Wireless tab. 7. Tap and hold the stylus on the new wireless network in - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 98
shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks. To open Wi-Fi Manager: unreadable alphanumeric string. BSSID - shows the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) to which the wireless device is connected. In ESS mode, this - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 99
to refresh its server-assigned IP address. The process may take several seconds while the system updates the IP information. You can also try to detect if the wireless device is currently connected to the wireless network by tapping the Ping button. Site Survey This tab allows you to search for - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 100
device with disabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently connected to this network a wireless device with enabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently connected to this network ESSID - shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search. CH - shows - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 101
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturerʼs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 102
; - if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipmen, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions. The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text: CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 103
cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use the device. CAUTION: Any Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided - Asus MyPal A632N | ASUS MyPal A632N/A636N User''s Manual for English Edition - Page 104
forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for
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