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    MyPal Pocket PC A626/A686/A696 User Manual
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    COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Microsoft, Activesync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, and the Windows
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    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 Introducing MyPal 1 Installing and removing the battery 5 Connecting to a power source 5 Setting up GPS 6 Additional storage 7 Activating MyPal 8 Basic screens on MyPal 9 Chapter 2 Basics 11 Viewing system information 11 Entering information
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    PowerPoint Mobile 56 Pocket MSN 58 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 61 Remote Presenter 62 Chapter 6 Internet Explorer Mobile 65 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 65 Mobile Favorites folder 66 Chapter 7 Get Connected 71 Connecting to the Internet 71 Connecting to Work 72 Setting up
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    MyPal A626/A686/A696 specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Expansion slot Bluetooth WLAN Audio GPS Size Weight A626 A686 A696 Intel® XScale™ Processor, 312MHz Intel® XScale™ Processor, 416MHz Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 (Pocket PC) 128MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM
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    items • ASUS MyPal A626/A686/A696 Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • AC adapter • Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 and Microsoft® ActiveSync® 4.2 • Stylus • Protection case • Removable/ rechargeable 1200mAh Li-ion battery • Manual • Quick Start Guide • Warranty card
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    with 64MB SDRAM and 256MB Flash ROM (MyPal A696) or 128MB Flash ROM (MyPal A626/A686), and bundled with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! MyPal A626/A696 comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allows you to connect to
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    - opens the Notes program at any time. • Bluetooth/GPS/Wi-Fi LED - lights up blue when the Bluetooth® feature is on; lights up green when GPS is on; lights up red when Wi-Fi is on. Back features External antenna jack (MMCX) SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) Battery cover • Battery cover - provides
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    the battery cover is installed to the unit. The battery cover is removable, and allows you to remove or replace the main battery. Right Side features • Stylus - - connects to a headphone. Headphone jack Stylus NOTES Screen Hold key For longer battery life, lock the hold key when you listen to
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    the device, press the Power button for about four seconds then tap Yes. All open files will be unsaved. Bottom features Stylus Infrared (IR) Port Reset switch • Reset switch - allows you to perform a soft reset in case the device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the
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    The GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only) The GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - holds the Pocket PC. • Gooseneck - securely attaches the Pocket PC to the car's windshield. Installing and removing the battery 1 2 3 4 NOTE Opening the battery cover automatically turns off the power. There is a
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    power settings" in Chapter 2 on how to display the battery power status. Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To use the GPS car kit: NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use the PDA aside from the window of your car in landscape mode. Press latch down 2 1 HOL
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    the mini USB connector and causing the device to breakdown. Additional storage MyPal A626/A686/A696 comes with the standard 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
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    MyPal , or after performing a clean reset. Tap anywhere on the screen to continue. NOTE To perform a clean reset, refer to the description on > Screen icon > Align Screen button. 4. Follow the succeeding on-screen instructions. 5. Tap anywhere on the Complete screen when you are done with the
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    sounds Tap to see the battery level Tap to change the date and time Tap to open the Contacts program Your day at a glance Tap to display the Bluetooth® menu Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation Tap to display the Wi-Fi® menu Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you can
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    . The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you are using. Pop-up menus With the stylus, and tap the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu. NOTE The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs
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    • Write directly on the screen with the stylus • Draw pictures on the screen • Speak the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your device. You can either type the Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen.
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    to use With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters on the screen with the stylus as you would on paper. 1. Tap > Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstation on using the Letter Recognizer, tap next to the writing
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    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 text that you wish to edit using either one of the following: • drag the stylus over the text • tap twice to select a word • tap three times to
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    accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. 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. In order to select a text, tap
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    If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. 1. Tap and hold the incorrect word. 2. When the pop-up menu appears, tap Alternates to display a list of alternate words for the selection. 3. Tap the word that you want to use
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    you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. To create a drawing: 1. Use the stylus to make a stroke that extends over three lines on the screen. A drawing box appears around the stroke. NOTE If the drawing does not cross over
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    , 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 standalone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the
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    provides slightly better sound quality but takes up 50 times more storage space than Mobile Voice recordings. Finding and organizing information The Search and Help features on your to find and organize files: • Tap > Programs > File Explorer icon to display the files in your device. 18 Chapter 2
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    device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in programs, and installing additional software. To see the available options: • Tap > Settings Tap the More tab and select Display the clock in the title bar in all programs to display the clock on the top right corner of the screen all the time.
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    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 owner information: 1. Tap > Settings > Owner Information icon. 2. Key-in the data that you wish to appear on the
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    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 the screen display orientation To change the screen display orientation: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab
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    assignments To change the button assignments: 1. Tap > Settings > Buttons icon. 2. Highlight a button by tapping on it. 3. Tap the down arrow to display the programs that you can assign to the button. 4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to change other button assignments. 5. Tap ok when done. 22 Chapter 2
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    Switcher button which allows you to quickly toggle between the Today screen, Windows Media Player, and Rotate screen. The Mode Switcher box appears on the steps below. Task Switcher allows you to toggle between currently running programs. To enable Task Switcher: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab >
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    CPU Mode tab to set the processing power to use when using programs. • Maximum - allows better CPU performance. Set to this mode when playing games or playing video. However, setting to this mode may reduce the battery life. • Normal - allows for a normal CPU speed and more stable performance. Set
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    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
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    high speed) - allows a high speed serial connection between your device and PC. Select this when using ActiveSync. • ActiveSync (low speed) - allows 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.
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    includes several simple applications that are useful in your day-to-day use of your device. NOTE The major applications that came with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 are discussed in other chapters. To access the applications: 1. Tap > Programs. 2. Tap an icon to launch a specific application
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    higher your score. Solitaire The main objective of this game is to use all the cards in the deck information on using this feature. To use Pictures: 1. Tap > Programs > Pictures & Videos icon. 2. Tap the thumbnail of the window), play slide show, edit your picture or play back the video. 28 Chapter
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    from the Menu bar. Each tap of Rotate turns the picture 90 degrees clockwise. To crop the picture: 1. Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Crop. 2. Drag the stylus pen over the screen to select the part of the picture you want to retain. 3. Tap inside the crop box to crop the picture. 4. Tap
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    Checking Device Status Quickly view essential device information such as storage usage and battery life by using ASUS Status. To open ASUS Status: 1. Tap the ASUS Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen. 2. A menu opens displaying general information about your device. Tap an item to
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    The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs in MyPal. With ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your the website: http://www.microsoft. com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync42.mspx. For example: • Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your
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    program click "Next". 4. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens. If you replace the current version. Click Cancel to quit and keep the current version. 5. Wait until the wizard finishes copying all the necessary files, and updates your system. NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC
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    Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computer 1. Connect the mini USB device plug of the sync cable to the mini USB connector at the left side of your device. 2. Connect the other end of the sync cable 1 2 to a USB port on your computer. Setting up a sync relationship
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    server address and logon credentials. Click Next and follow the on screen instruction to connect to a server. 3. Select the type of information that you highlight the item then click Settings. On the Calendar Synchronization Settings window, for example, select from the options on how you wish to
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    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 synchronization
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    , then tap Help. Synchronization options The Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize your synchronization settings at any highlight Calendar then click on Settings to display the Calendar Synchronization Settings window. Customize the available settings, then click OK when done. 3. Do
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    the latest information. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer. You can switch to any of the Pocket Outlook programs by tapping . Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of
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    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
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    to show beam, delete and send via bluetooth options for an appointment Creating meeting requests You can set up meetings with users of Outlook and Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e‑mail server
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    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
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    the contact list displays a summary screen. To change the contact information, tap Edit. Contact details Tap to change contact information Tap to display notes Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 41
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    Menu > View By > By Company. The number of contacts that work for that company will be displayed to the right of the company name. 4. Tap > Programs > Search. Enter the contact name, select Contacts for the type, and tap Search. 42 Chapter 4
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    up menu of actions and then tap the action you wish to perform Creating tasks To create a task: 1. Tap > Programs > Tasks > Menu > New Task to display a blank task form. 2. Using the input panel, enter a description. On the task list, you can display tasks by category. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 43
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    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
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    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 the Default mode box, select one of the following: • Writing if Toolbar to display recording tools and make a recording. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 45
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    to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network Synchronizing e-mail transferred to Exchange or Outlook, then send from those programs. • E-mail messages in subfolder must be selected messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder, messages in the device Outbox folders
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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. and hold the account and select Delete to remove an account. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 47
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    Reading messages in Inbox The messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, the most recently received messages appear on top of the list. Unread messages appear in boldface. Tap to select email account, and the folder that you wish to display Tap to select the sort order for the
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    list by tapping "To". If you wish to send a copy of your e‑mail to other recipients, use the stylus pen to scroll up to display the Cc: and Bcc: lines in the message header. The addresses in the address book. 3. Enter a subject and compose your message. 4. Tap Send. Microsoft® Pocket Outlook 49
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    NOTE To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap Menu > My Text and select your desired message. To create or edit a preset message before adding it to the message body, tap Menu > My Text > Edit My Text Messages, select a message to change or select a blank line at the bottom of the list,
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    Chapter 5 Companion Programs The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Word Mobile, Microsoft® Excel Mobile, Microsoft® PowerPoint Mobile, Pocket MSN, Windows Media™ Player, ASUS Hands-Free, and Remote Presenter for Pocket PC. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the
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    document Type your text here Formatting toolbar Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to select an input method Saving Word Mobile documents To save a Word Mobile document: When you have finished editing your document, tap ok. By default, the document is saved using the first line as the file
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    Mobile document Word Mobile contains to use for saving the file. You can open only one Word Mobile document at a time. When you open a second document, you will Word document created on a desktop computer, tap View > Wrap to Window to see the entire document. You can also adjust the viewing size
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    document at a time; when you open a second document, you will be asked to save the first. Creating an Excel Mobile document 1. Tap > Programs > Excel Mobile. 2. Tap New to display a blank worksheet. NOTE If you tap Menu > Options in the file list and choose a template, that template appears
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    Saving an Excel Mobile document To save an Excel Mobile document: When you have finished editing your document location. 5. Tap ok when done. 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
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    • Show and hide window elements. Tap View > Show. • Freeze and unfreeze panes on a worksheet. PowerPoint Mobile presentation files into the device, a list of the documents appear after you tap the PowerPoint Mobile icon. To open a PowerPoint Mobile file: 1. Tap > Programs > PowerPoint Mobile to
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    menu, tap Next or Previous to go forward or go back in your PowerPoint Mobile file. Tap Go to Slide to immediately go to a specific slide in your In the lower-right side of the screen, drag the red box with the stylus pen to go to a specific area on the slide. 3. Tap the magnifying Programs 57
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    e-mail address at http://www.hotmail.com. To open MSN Messenger: 1. Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Messenger. OR Tap > Programs > Pocket MSN > MSN Messenger. 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
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    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. Companion Programs 59
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    Messenger screen, tap > Help for more information. Tap to switch between chat windows Tap to change your MSN status Tap to switch back to the contacts 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
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    on your device or on a network. To switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap > Windows Media. Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to copy digital audio and video to your Pocket PC. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your Pocket PC. Companion Programs 61
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    Tap to decrease/increase volume Tap to play/pause Tap to skip to the next file NOTE For more information on using Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap > Help. Remote Presenter The Remote Presenter allows you to wirelessly control your presentation. With the remote presenter, you can select
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    Next. The Pocket PC then automatically scans for all available bluetoothenabled devices. 2. Select the PC or notebook you want to connect to, then tap Next. 3. A pop up window appears, reminding you to check the pairing information in your PC or notebook. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set
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    connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and programs from the Internet or intranet. Using Internet Explorer Mobile You can use Internet Explorer Mobile to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting to the Internet. You can
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    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 to connect to your ISP or network to view the content. For more information on
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    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 computer
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    You will see the last time content was downloaded to the desktop computer, and you can manually download content if needed or set a schedule to automatically update contents. To set a schedule to update a specific mobile favorite, select a specific mobile favorite from the list then click Properties
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    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 , tap the folder you want to delete then tap Delete button. Internet Explorer Mobile 69
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    or network (Ethernet) card. A modem connection can be used to set up connections with an external modem, or through your mobile phone network To start the connection, begin using the desired program. For example, switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse a Web page. Your device automatically
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    procedure. 4. To start the connection, start using a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page. Your device IP settings. If your device does not have access to a mobile phone network, insert a modem card. 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab >
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    VPN tab, tap Edit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Proxy server settings If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, your mobile device should download the proper proxy settings from your PC. If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed, ask
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    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 documentation that came with your network card. 6. To start a connection, insert the network card, and begin using a desired program. For example, switch to Pocket
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    with WAP gateway settings. NOTE Some device models do not support the WAP sites viewing feature. 1. Get the following information from your ISP: ISP server phone number, user name, and password. Also, contact your mobile phone service provider and ask for your WAP gateway server name and port
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    . 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 Services Client. 2. Specify the server name that is used by the Terminal
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    server desktop to fit on this screen option to better fit the program on the device screen. 4. Tap Connect. Navigating within Terminal Services Client The contents of the window on the computer may be too wide to fit the screen of your Pocket PC. You may see two sets of scroll bars on your device
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    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
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    Bluetooth allows your Pocket PC to: • Locate other Bluetooth devices within the vicinity • Discover the services that those devices offer services • Enable or disable individual services • Use security features including authentication, authorization, and encryption NOTE If you experience problems
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    whether to enable and share the selected service to other devices and whether to require authorization as well as passkey authentication between Bluetooth devices. • File Transfer - allows other Bluetooth devices to have access to files on your Pocket PC and to perform file-related operations such
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    details. • Personal Network Server - allows hosting of a Bluetooth-based personal area network. See the section "Remote device services" for details. • Audio Gateway - allows your Pocket PC to connect to a remote headset or other audio device. Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager allows you to
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    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. Business Card Exchange The Business Card
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    , 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
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    5. On the second Bluetooth connection screen, enter a name for the connection, dial-up phone number, and the other prompted information. Then tap ok. 6. Enter the required information on the succeeding screens. Bluetooth File Explorer The Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file
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    To change the remote device folder: 1. To move down in the directory structure of the remote device, tap the New Folder from the main window of Bluetooth File Explorer. 2. To move up in the directory structure of the remote device, tap the down-arrow to the right of the currently
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    To get a file from the remote device: 1. Select the folder containing the file. 2. Tap the file that you wish to get or copy. 3. From the File menu, tap Get. OR Tap and hold the desired file and select Get from the pop-up menu. The file is copied to the local folder listed in the Local Folder field
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    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
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    requires a TCP/IP network. Most chat utilities, multi-player games, etc. are fully functional in a Bluetooth personal area network environment private area networks are subject to the same security settings (service availability, authorization, authentication, and encryption) that govern other
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    New > ActiveSync via Bluetooth > Next. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Please make sure the COM Port number that is set on the ActiveSync program on the computer is the same as the COM Port setting on MyPal. 4. On the Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen, select the name of
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    the icon displays a menu that allows you to: • Turn Wi-Fi on or off. • Configure Wi-Fi settings. NOTE You can use the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi features simultaneously. Turning on Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-Fi: 1. Tap > Enable Wi-Fi. The Pocket PC then automatically scans for all available wireless networks
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    on the list. 3. Tap ok 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 take effect. Tap ok to close the window. Adding a wireless network If the device fails to automatically detect the
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    . 6. Tap ok to add the wireless network. The new wireless network is then added to the list under the Wireless tab. 7. Tap and hold the stylus on the new wireless network in the list, then tap Connect in the pop-up menu to connect your device to that network
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    , and allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks. To open Wi-Fi Manager: • Tap > WLAN Setting. Or, • Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi Manager. There are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager: Wi-Fi Status This tab indicates whether Wi-Fi is currently connected, and
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    on the screen. Each wireless network is preceded by an icon for easy identification. The network channel, RSSI, and BSSID are also displayed in columns. Wi-Fi® 95
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    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 the channel used by a wireless device. RSSI - shows
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    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 use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the
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    are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use the device. CAUTION: Any of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes
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    frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation-as a mobile or portable device but use in a body-worn way is strictly prohibit. When using this device, a certain separation distance between antenna and
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    +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7698 http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx http://www.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Technical Support PDA Support E-mail PDA Hotline http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx +1-866-732-7108 ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Technical
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MyPal Pocket PC
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