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    MyPal A730 Handbook
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    stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is
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    Contents at a glance This handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS® MyPal A730 Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Get started 1-1 This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A730 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 A730 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 64 MB SDRAM (45 MB user accessible) 3.7-inch, brilliant transflective LCD 65,536 colors, 16
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    immediately. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A730 • 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 accessories
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    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 Installing
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    ASUS® MyPal A730 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 520 MHz Intel® PXA270 processor, equipped with 64 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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    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 section "Photo menus" on page 4-15 for details
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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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    an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus on this switch to reset the system. NOTE To perform a hard reset, press and hold the power button while you press the tip of the stylus on the reset switch. A hard reset restores the original configuration of your device and erases all data. Back
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    The stylus The stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions on a standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag place for the stylus when the device is on the cradle. • USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC. • Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter.
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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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    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 the cradle as shown. Match
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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 SD
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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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    MyPal performing a hard reset. NOTE To perform a hard reset, press and hold the power button while you press the tip of the stylus on the reset switch. the Screen icon, then the Align Screen button. 4. Follow the screen instructions until setup is complete. 5. When prompted, select your time zone.
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    Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn Tap to change the date and time Your day at a glance Tap to create a new item Tap to display the Bluetooth menu Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation Tap to view PC connection status From
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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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    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 the memory settings 2-30 ♦ Using simple applications 2-32 Calculator
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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
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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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    The more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate. To change options on the word completion feature: 1. Tap . 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap 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
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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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    words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted. • If you add writing to a word to change it after the word has been recognized, the writing that you added will be included when you try to recognize the writing again. 2-8 Chapter 2
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    to enclose all the strokes. The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing Pen button NOTE To easily work on or view your drawing, change the zoom level by tapping Tools and selecting your desired zoom. To edit your drawing: 1. Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the
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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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    list, or as an embedded icon. To play the recording, tap it from the list, or if embedded in a note, tap the speaker icon. To change the recording format: 1. In the note list, tap Tools then Options. 2. Tap the Global Input Options link. 3. Tap the Options tab. 4. Tap the down arrow
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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 , then tap Find. 2. Enter the text that you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go to start the search. To quickly find
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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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    . Tap to select a time zone Highlight a Time item then tap up or down arrow to set Tap this down arrow to display the Calendar To change the alarm settings: 1. Tap , tap Settings, then the System tab. 2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon, then the Alarm tab. 3. Make your desired settings. Tap a day
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    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
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    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.
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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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    your desired orientation, then tap OK. Portrait orientation This setting Shows this screen Sets the screen display to portrait or landscape orientation NOTE To quickly change the screen display orientation, simply tap the icon on the lower right corner of the screen. Learn the basics 2-19
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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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    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 the System tab. 2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options. 3. Tap the Text Size tab
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    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
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    . 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. Tap OK when done. To customize the speed of your Up/Down button control: 1. Tap the Up/Down Control tab. 2. Tap the
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    brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you achieve your desired screen brightness. 3. Tap the Battery Power tab and customize the backlight settings when using battery power. 4. Tap the External Power tab and customize the backlight settings when using AC power. 5. Tap OK
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    : 1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the System tab. 2. 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. 3. Tap the Advanced icon to customize the settings for the
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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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    the right until you achieve your desired sound output. 4. Tap OK when done. NOTE Tap the Default button to restore the default audio settings. To change the Microphone settings: 1. Tap the MIC tab from the audio settings screen. 2. Adjust the recording volume to high or low by dragging the slider to
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    icon to display the system operation mode options. 3. Make your desired changes. The Turbo Mode allows better CPU performance. Set to this mode when 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,
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    display the wakeup options. 3. 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. 4. Tap OK when done. To change the Autorun settings: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the
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    tab to display the options. 3. Enable or disable the USB host feature by selecting the appropriate box. 4. Tap OK when done. Changing the memory settings To change the memory allocation: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the Memory icon to display the memory allocation screen. 3. Drag the slider to
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    To check the storage card memory: 1. Tap , then tap Settings. 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 Explorer to delete
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    Using simple applications Your device includes several 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
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    the game rules, see the Help information on your device. To play Jawbreaker: 1. Tap the Jawbreaker icon to display a new game. If you wish to reset the game, tap Game, then tap New Game. Learn the basics 2-33
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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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    your device. To play Solitaire: Tap the Solitaire icon to display a new game. If you wish to reset the game, tap New. To change Solitaire options: 1. Tap Tools to display the game options. Make your desired changes. 2. Tap the Card Back tab to select a card design. 3. Tap OK when done. Learn the
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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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    Today screen. 6. Tap Edit, then tap Brightness and Contrast to adjust the lighting of your picture to your desired effect. Tap Done to apply your changes. 7. Use the Rotate tool to change the picture orientation. Learn the basics 2-37
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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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    . Click Install Outlook 2002 and follow the screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. Click Download Connection Wizard and read the overview to see if 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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    a USB port on your computer. 1 3 2 To connect your device without the cradle: 1. Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable 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 setting a partnership. Immediately after you set up a partnership, ActiveSync starts
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    Checking synchronized information After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device. You will notice that the calendar information in Microsoft Outlook on your computer was copied to your device, and the information that you have on your device was copied
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    can initiate synchronization from your device at any time. To manually initiate synchronization: 1. Tap , Programs, then tap the ActiveSync synchronize Tap to stop synchronization Tap to synchronize via IR or change synchronization settings 2. To start synchronization, connect your device to your
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    Synchronization options The Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize your synchronization settings at any time. You can select the items to synchronize, set the synchronization schedule, and specify the synchronization rules. To display the synchronization options: • From the ActiveSync
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    To set synchronization schedule: 1. Click on the Schedule tab. 2. Select your desired synchronization schedule. 3. Click OK when done. To specify synchronization rules: 1. Click on the Rules tab. 2. Select your desired settings from the available options. 3. Click OK when done. 3-12 Chapter 3
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    You may install some of the applications directly from the CD and download other available applications from the Internet. To install applications from the Pocket PC Applications to display the mobility programs that you can install on your device, then click Details for installation instructions.
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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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    a category 4-32 Adding a category 4-32 ♦ ASUS Backup 4-33 Accessing ASUS backup 4-33 Backing up all data 4-34 Backing up PIM data 4-35 Restoring all data 4-37 Restoring PIM data 4-38 ♦ ASUS SmartKeeper 4-39 Automatic backup 4-39 Manual backup 4-44 Manual restore 4-46 ASUS programs 4-1
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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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    playlist: 1. Tap PlayList 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 Setting on the command bar to display the options. 2. Make your desired changes. 3. Tap OK when done. 4-4 Chapter 4
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    Tap the down arrow on the Play List Folder box to change the default folder. The contents of your folder appear whenever information: 1. Tap Info 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
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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
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    below) Indicates the elapsed recording time Tap to display information on ASUS Camera functions Tap to turn the camera flash on or off Photo Mode button-Recorder Tap to shift to photo mode Zoom button Tap to change from 1X/2X/4X magnification Stop button Tap to stop recording Play/Pause button
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    the video image settings: 1. Tap Setting on the command bar to display the video image options. 2. Make your desired changes. Capture Mode - Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Twilight, Cloudy, Sunny, Night Special Effect - Normal, Portrait, Scenes, Ancient, Black & White, Negative Photo, Special
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    Setting on the command bar, then tap the Auto Shoot tab to display the options. 2. Make your desired changes. If you check the option Video Automatically Save, the video files you record are automatically saved to your each item to set the time in seconds. 3. Tap OK when done. ASUS programs 4-11
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    the file settings: 1. Tap Setting 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
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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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    below) Indicates the elapsed recording time Tap to display information on ASUS Camera functions Tap to turn the camera flash on or off take a photo Photo button Tap to shift to playback mode Zoom button Tap to change from 1X/2X/4X magnification Stop button Tap to stop recording [Play/Pause button
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    on the command bar. A list of the available files from your default folder appears. To change the photo image settings: 1. Tap Setting 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 default settings. 3. Tap OK
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    auto shoot settings: 1. Tap Setting on the command bar, then tap the Auto Shoot tab to display the options. 2. Make your desired changes. 3. Tap OK when done. If you check the option Special Capture, the items Continuously Capture (selected by default) and Photo Auto Capturing become configurable
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    Setting 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 Editor. See page 4-23 for more information on editing photos. ASUS programs 4-17
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    Photo functions To take a picture: 1. Tap the Mode button to shift to Photo mode. Notice that the (Recorder) button becomes (Photo) button, the rotate button becomes (Record) button, and the camera status indicator shows "CAMERA ON". 2. Focus the camera lens (located at the back of the device) to
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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 4-19
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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 your 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
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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 4-21
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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 4-23
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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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    3. To change the file view size, tap the zoom options box, then select your desired magnification. The file appears in the size you specified. 4. To 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
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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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    categories. The default categories are Favorites, Start Menu, and Programs. 4. Tap a category to display the programs it contains. By default, the Favorites category contains the ASUS Launcher and ASUS Backup program icons. 4-28 Chapter 4
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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 4-29
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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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    the launch mode. 5. Tap 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 instructions. 4-32 Chapter 4
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    and/or data contained in the main system memory. Unlike the ASUS SmartKeeper automatic backup feature that backs up the entire system status (system and data) into one backup file, this utility allows you to manually create separate backup files for your system files and data files. You may even
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    See 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 up all
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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, SD
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    checked the box User Defined Folders, tap Define to specify the folders that you wish to include in the backup file, then tap OK. 6. Tap Start to begin the backup process. 7. When the backup process is complete, the screen displays the message "Complete" and a list of all the backed up items. 8. Tap
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    devices are found!" 2. On the ASUS Programs screen, tap the ASUS Backup icon. When prompted, stop all running programs. See page 4-33 for instructions. 3. Tap the Restore tab on the ASUS Backup screen. 4. Tap All Data. 5. In the Backup File screen: • select the backup file name (tap the arrow to
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    ASUS Backup screen, tap PIM Data. 2. When prompted, select the storage device (Flash Disk, SD card, or CF card) where you stored your backup file. Tapping Cancel returns you to the previous screen. 3. Tap the Restore tab. 4. Select the backup appears prompting you to reset the device. 8. Tap OK to
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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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    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 device
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    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 system appears, indicating that your selected backup destination is not ready. A confirmation message appears when the backup process is complete. ASUS programs 4-41
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    If no card is found, the device goes back to sleep 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
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    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 failed! System error. If automatic backup failed because a system error occurred ASUS programs 4-43
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    Manual backup To use manual backup: 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 4-45
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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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    , ActiveSync compares the changes you mode 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 any of the Pocket
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    a description and a location. Tap to select the field. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5. Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the input panel to see all available fields. set in , Settings, Personal tab, Sounds & Notifications. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 5-3
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    tap Edit. Appointment details Notes/additional information 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
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    numbers and email addresses Tap an action for a selected contact Tap to sort contacts by name or company Tap to create a new contact NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools then Options. Microsoft
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    chapter. 6. Tap OK to return to the contact list when done. Using the summary screen Tapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen. To change the contact information, tap Edit. Contact details Tap to display notes 5-6 Tap to
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    will be displayed to the right of the company name. 4. Tap , Find, enter the contact name, select Contacts for the type, and tap Go. 1 2 3 4 Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 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 here to add a new task and enter your task information. Using the summary screen Tapping a task on the task list displays a summary screen. To change the task details, tap Edit. Task details Tap to show or hide the task details Notes/additional information on the task Tap to
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    recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the note is displayed, it will be created as a standalone recording. 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
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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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    message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the e-mail server and decide which messages to 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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    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 information, see
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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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    preset messages: 1. Tap Tools from the command bar to display the menu. 2. Tap Edit My Text... to display a list of preset messages. 3. Select a message to change. or Select a blank line from the bottom of the list, then type your customized message. 4. Tap OK when done. 5-18 Chapter 5
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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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    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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    -up menu. Tap to select the folder you want to display Tap to change the sort order of the list Tap to open a document Tap to change 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
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    Modes of entering information You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (typing, computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document. To change the zoom option: 1. Tap View, then tap Zoom. 2. Select your desired percentage. Select a higher
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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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    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 document is saved as Book1 as file name. You can change the file name to one that is more descriptive of your
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    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 second pop-up menu, tap Rename/Move... to display the Rename/Move screen. 3. Change the file name in the Name field. 4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder
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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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    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 column. Tap Format, then tap Row or Column, and tap Unhide. For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap , then tap Help. 6-14 Chapter 6
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    MSN Messenger: You must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use the MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail® or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Once you have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or Microsoft Exchange
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    Signing up To sign in to MSN Mesenger service: 1. Tap Tools then tap Sign in... from the menu. OR Simply tap the Tap here to sign in area. 2. In the sign-in screen, enter
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    Working with contacts The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up
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    Chatting with contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, then tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap Invite in the Tools menu, then tap the contact that you
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    play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap , then tap Windows Media. Indicates the progress of the current track Slide to adjust volume Tap to mute sound Tap to play the next
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    6-20 Chapter 6
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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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    have been downloaded to your device without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection to browse the Web. To launch Pocket Internet Explorer: 1. Tap , then Internet Explorer to display the Pocket MSN services. New Pocket MSN services Tap
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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 specific site. Changing View settings To change View settings: 1. Tap View to display a pop-up menu. 2. Tap Layout to select a view option
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    AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular Web sites. You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your device. Then, synchronize your device and desktop computer, or connect to the Internet to download the content. For more
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    on your desktop computer is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your device. Both computers are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a mobile favorite, only the link will be downloaded to your device, and you will need
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    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 updated on your desktop computer and device. Before synchronizing with your
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    downloaded to the device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. • Limit the number of downloaded change, then click Properties. In the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with
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    Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. Tap to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen. 4. Type a name for the favorite that you wish to add in the Name field. 5.
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    to display the Favorites screen. 3. Select the folder that you wish to delete, then tap Delete. 4. When prompted to permanently delete the folder, tap Yes. Pocket Internet Explorer 7-9
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    7-10 Chapter 7
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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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    For more information, see section "Set up modem connections." 5. To start the connection, begin using the desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse a Web page. Your device automatically connects. NOTE To set up a network card or wireless network connection to your
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    connection, start using a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page. Your device automatically instructions in the New Connection wizard. 3. To view additional information for any screen in the wizard or while changing settings, tap . NOTE To change
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    Settings, then follow the instructions on the screen. Proxy server settings If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, your mobile device should download the proper proxy settings from your PC. If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed, ask your ISP
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    download change these settings unless your network administrator instructs Pocket Internet Explorer and browse a Web page. Your device automatically starts connecting. If you use your network card with two networks, such as a private network at work and one at home for the Internet, you need to change
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    cable or cradle, detach your device from the cable or cradle. • When gateway To access WAP sites through Pocket Internet Explorer, configure your device to NOTE Some device models do not support the WAP sites viewing feature. . Also, contact your mobile phone service provider and ask for your WAP
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    Work, have been created for you, and you can create more. If a connection cannot be made, your device gives you an opportunity to change the dialing location. 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab. 2. Tap Dialing Rules... 3. Tap the box beside Use dialing rules. 4. Select
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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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    Port 9-4 Personal Network Server 9-5 Audio Gateway 9-5 About 9-5 ♦ Bluetooth Manager 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 explorer 9-11 Send via Bluetooth 9-14 Dial via
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    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 : • turn Bluetooth on or off • launch the Bluetooth Manager • change the Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth icon 9-2 Chapter 9
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    screen to display the Bluetooth menu. 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings. 3. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings screen to make your desired changes. General Allows you to: • select the user profile • see the Bluetooth status (ON/OFF) • turn Bluetooth ON or OFF • tap a link to the Bluetooth
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    you to customize the service settings, and set the default business card. Serial Port Allows you to customize the service settings, and display the serial port addresses. The port address assignments cannot be changed. Refer to section "Remote device services" for more information. 9-4 Chapter
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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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    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 a Dial-up Networking
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    appears automatically after a file transfer connection is established. This service feature allows you to do the following operations: • Tools Send a File... Create a Folder Get Delete Set Local Folder Refresh To change the remote device folder: 1. To move down 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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    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. Number. 4. To modify the number, tap Edit Number and make your desired changes. Tap OK to return to the previous screen. NOTE If you modify a
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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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    9-18 Chapter 9
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    Appendix Notices ♦ Federal Communications Commission Statement A-2 ♦ Canadian Department of Communications Statement A-2 ♦ UL Safety Notices A-3 Notices A-1
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
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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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