Asus MyPal A620, User Manual

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Page 3: ...oft ActiveSync to synchronize your device with your desktop computer Chapter 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook 4 1 This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft Pocket Outlook Calendar Contacts Tasks Notes and Inbox Chapter 5 Companion programs 5 1 This chapter includes information on Pocket Word Pocket Excel MSN Messenger Windows Media Player for Pocket PC and Microsoft Reader Chapter 6 Pocket I...

Page 4: ... Built in microphone Built in speaker 125 mm x 76 8 mm x 13 3 mm L x W x H 4 92 in x 3 02 in x 0 52 in L x W x H Approximately 141g Standard package contents ASUS MyPal A620 USB cradle with sync cable AC adapter Input 100V 240V Output 5V 2A 10W Stylus Microsoft Companion CD Bonus CD optional User s Manual Quick Start Guide Warranty card Optional accessories Stylus Car charger Foldable keyboard Lea...

Page 5: ... features 1 4 Back features 1 5 The stylus 1 5 The cradle 1 6 Setting up MyPal 1 7 Placing on the cradle 1 7 Connecting the AC adapter 1 7 Installing and removing a CF card 1 8 Charging the battery 1 10 Activating MyPal 1 10 Basic screens on MyPal 1 11 Today screen 1 11 Start menu 1 12 Command bar 1 13 Pop up menus 1 13 ...

Page 6: ...ssing and holding the button for a few seconds turns the backlight on or off Turning off the backlight saves battery power NOTE Press this button and the Tasks button simultaneously if you wish to launch the Align Screen function Record Notes button allows you to record sounds and save them as files if you press and hold the button or launches the Notes program when pressed once Built in microphon...

Page 7: ...increased or decreased by changing the backlight settings ASUS Settings Calendar Tasks and Contacts buttons allow you quick access to commonly used programs Navigation button functions like the four arrow keys and the Enter key on a keyboard This multifunction button allows you to move through the program icons folders or files in a menu by scrolling up or down launch a selected program list folde...

Page 8: ...o the description of the stylus on the next page Cradle connector Sync cable connector connects to the 26 pin female connector on the cradle If you are not using the cradle connect the 26 pin USB sync cable directly to this connector to synchronize your device with your computer Power connector connects the AC adapter cable Use this connector if you wish to use AC power without the cradle Cradle c...

Page 9: ...e functions on a standard PC Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD touch screen to open programs or execute commands Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select options Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images Drag in a list to select multiple items Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions a...

Page 10: ...at matches the connector on the bottom of the device USB connector synchronizes the device with your PC NOTE The USB cable connector is not detachable from the back of the cradle Power connector connects the bundled AC adapter This connector is located at the back side of the cradle Device connector USB connector Power connector ...

Page 11: ...n place Connecting the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter cable to the connector at the back of the cradle Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket See Figure 1 If you are not using the cradle connect the AC adapter cable directly to the power connector at the bottom of the device Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket See Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 12: ...d side with the 50 pin female connector and insert into the slot The label side usually the side with the card manufacturer s name face down and the bar code serial number side face up NOTE A CF card fits only in one orientation and slides smoothly into the slot if inserted correctly DO NOT force the CF card into the slot 2 Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely If proper...

Page 13: ...9 To remove a CF card 1 Remove the CF card slot cover by pushing on the dent on the surface and sliding the cover outward 2 Slide out the CF card 3 Replace the cover back into the slot Dent on the cover surface 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...tioning when entering text and selecting menus Follow these steps to calibrate and activate MyPal 1 Press the power button 2 Use the stylus to tap the LCD touch screen to start the calibration and activation 3 At the prompt to align the screen tap the center of the cross whenever the travelling cross stops on the screen You may have to do this step several times to properly calibrate 4 When done w...

Page 15: ...u see at a glance the summary of the important information for the day From the Today screen tap any of the listed items with the stylus to display the details See Chapter 2 Learn the basics to learn how to modify the current tasks or activities or to add new items or information Tap to switch to a program Tap to set up or change network or modem connections Tap to change volume or mute all sounds...

Page 16: ...box Send and receive e mail messages Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites and download new programs and files from the Internet Notes Create handwritten or typed notes drawings and recordings Tasks Keep track of your tasks Programs Tap to see additional programs installed in your device Settings Tap to see items that you can customize or adjust to your preference Find Tap to find data in you...

Page 17: ...e an action for an item For example you can use the pop up menu in Tasks to delete copy or beam a task The actions in the pop up menus vary from program to program To access a pop up menu tap and hold the stylus on the item that you wish to perform action on When the menu appears lift the stylus and tap the action that you want to execute To close the pop up menu without performing an action tap a...

Page 18: ...erform Tap outside the pop up menu to close it without performing an action The pop up menus are also available in most other programs in your device The pop up menu items vary depending on the program or application For example the File Explorer pop up menu includes more items than in Tasks ...

Page 19: ...1 Using the File Explorer 2 12 Customizing your device 2 13 Adjusting settings 2 13 Selecting sounds and notifications 2 15 Adding or removing programs 2 15 ASUS utilities 2 18 ASUS SmartKeeper 2 18 ASUS Backup 2 24 ASUS Settings 2 30 Bundled programs 2 34 ASUS Programs 2 34 Games 2 34 File Explorer 2 35 Microsoft Reader 2 35 Calculator 2 35 MSN Messenger 2 36 Pocket MSN 2 36 Pocket Word 2 36 Pock...

Page 20: ...nel Use the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your device you can either type using the soft keyboard or write using the Letter Recognizer Block Recognizer or Transcriber In either case the characters appear as typed text on the screen To show or hide the input panel tap the Input Panel button Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your options To type with the soft k...

Page 21: ... 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap Personal tab 4 Tap Input 5 Tap Word Completion tab 6 Make your desired changes To use Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write letters on the screen with the stylus as you would on paper 1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button then tap Letter Recognizer 2 Write a letter in the box When you write a letter it is converted to a typed text that appears on...

Page 22: ...uld on paper Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer you can write a sentence or additional information Pause after writing and let Transcriber convert the 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 demonstation on using Transcriber with Transcriber open tap the question mark i...

Page 23: ...d format what you have written and convert the information to text at a later time To write on the screen 1 Open the Notes program 2 Tap the Pen button to switch to the writing mode The screen displays blank space with lines to help you write 3 Write your text NOTE Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writ...

Page 24: ...he screen tap Tools then Undo and try again You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging the stylus across the screen 3 Tap Edit on the Command bar and select an action or use one of the tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text To convert writing to text Tap Tools then Recognize To select a zoom level Tap Tools then tap a zoom percentage from the options ...

Page 25: ...nd apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above Write periods and commas above the line For better recognition try increasing the zoom level to 300 using the Tools menu Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that the device can easily tell where the words begin and end Hyphenated words foreign words that use special characters su...

Page 26: ...the drawing does not cross three lines it changes to writing 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 selection handle appears To select multiple drawings deselect the Pen button then drag to select the drawings you want 2 Tap and hold the selected drawi...

Page 27: ...add a recording to an e mail message To create a recording 1 Hold your device with the microphone near your mouth or other source of sound 2 Press and hold the Record button on the device until you hear a beep 3 While holding the Record button make your recording 4 To stop recording release the Record button You will hear two beeps The new recording appears in the Note list or as an embedded icon ...

Page 28: ...g the message To edit a preset message 1 Tap Tools then Edit My Text Messages 2 Select a message and make your desired changes To change the recording format 1 In the note list tap Tools then Options 2 Tap the Global Input Options link 3 Tap the Options tab Mobile Voice is a 2 4KB audio codec It is the recommended format because it provides good voice recording and less storage space Pulse Code Mo...

Page 29: ...d 2 Enter the text that you want to find select a data type then tap Go to start the search To quickly find information that is taking up space on your device select Larger than 64 KB in Type Type a word to find Tap to search for the word Topics found containing the searched word To use the Help feature 1 Tap then tap Help 2 Tap a link to the topic that you wish to display ...

Page 30: ...en tap Programs 2 In the Program screen tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in your device Tap to select a sort order Tap to display sort options Tap to display the contents of My Documents folder Tap to display the contents of the storage card appears only if a storage card is installed ...

Page 31: ...n the bottom of the screen You may want to adjust any one of the following items Clock Change the time or set alarms Menus Customize what appears on the menu and enable a pop up menu from the New button Owner information Enter your contact information Password Add security to your device Power Display the remaining battery power indicated by a bar chart Today Customize the look and information dis...

Page 32: ...ighlight a Time item then tap up or down arrow to set Tap this down arrow to display the Calendar To change the alarm settings 1 Tap Settings then the System 2 Tap the Clock icon then the Alarm tab 3 Make your desired settings Tap a day of the week for the alarm Tap and type a description for the alarm Tap to display the clock and specify a time for the alarm ...

Page 33: ...ll be notified in any of the following ways A message box appears on the screen A sound is played you can select the type of sound A light flashes on the device To choose the reminder types and sounds 1 Tap icon then tap Settings 2 From the Settings screen tap the Sounds and Notifications icon to display the Volume screen 3 Adjust the items to your desired settings 4 Tap the Notifications tab and ...

Page 34: ...your desktop computer before you can synchronize and or add programs to your device Refer to Chapter 3 Microsoft ActiveSync for installation instructions 1 Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install Tap then tap Settings On the System tab tap About In the Version tab take note of the information in Processor 2 Download the program to your des...

Page 35: ...to switch to it To add a program directly from the Internet NOTE You need to be connected to the Internet through an optional modem card or network card before you can add programs directly from the Internet 1 Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install Tap then tap Settings On the System tab tap About In the Version tab take note of the infor...

Page 36: ...tart Menu folder located in the Windows folder tap and hold a blank area of the window then tap Paste in the pop up menu c The program now appears on the menu For more information on using the File Explorer see the section Finding and organizing information earlier in this chapter 3 If you are using ActiveSync on the desktop computer a Use the Explorer in ActiveSync to explore your device files an...

Page 37: ...t system status in a CF memory 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 as a CF memory card is present in the slot Requirements for automatic backup SmartKeeper is enabled a CF memory card in the card slot 64MB free space recommended the remaining battery power in the device reache...

Page 38: ...eper 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 this message appears Battery low Back up the current system status Backing up the current system status means that the entire system and all the data in the system main memory are saved as is to the ASUS...

Page 39: ...s 2 Tap the Yes button on the screen message window to start the backup process SmartKeeper saves your current system status to the file ASUSBKUP SAV in the CF memory card Tap No if you do not wish to back up the system status at this time 3 A confirmation message appears when the backup process is complete To back up the current system status ...

Page 40: ...ted a battery power low status The system status was automatically backed up to ASUSBKUP SAV file in the CF memory card The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2003 04 08 10 21 27 AM Backup failed CF memory card not ready If automatic backup failed because a CF memory card is not ready in the slot The system detected a battery power low status and t...

Page 41: ...tings 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 ASUSBKUP SAV file in the CF memory card 5 A message appears to confirm that the backup process is complete To restore 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 T...

Page 42: ...apter 2 SmartKeeper error messages When backing up or restoring the system status you may receive any one of the following error messages The messages tell you the reason why the error occurred Back up Restore ...

Page 43: ...ize the data files and place into different folders To access the ASUS backup utility 1 Tap then tap Programs NOTE You need to insert an CF memory card into the CF slot on top of the device when backing up data Otherwise the message CF memory card not ready appears 1 Tap then tap Settings 2 Tap the System tab then tap the Memory icon 3 On the Memory screen tap the Running Programs tab 4 Tap the St...

Page 44: ...r device 4 In the Backup File screen specify a file name for the backup specify the folder in which to store the backup file optional select CF Card for the location of your backup file 5 Tap OK to start the backup process NOTE Make sure that a CF card is installed in the slot before you continue with the backup process NOTE See the online help on your device for online instructions to back up or ...

Page 45: ...p files In case the program fails to back up any items it will show the items on the screen 7 Tap OK To back up only PIM data on your device 1 On the ASUS Backup screen tap PIM Data button to back up only the personal information management PIM data on your device 2 Select CF card in the Storage Devices screen Tapping Cancel returns you to the previous screen 3 Tap the Backup tab ...

Page 46: ...gin 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 OK 4 Type a name for your backup file and the folder where you wish to place it You may opt not to specify a folder 5 Check the boxes opposite the items that you wish to back up or tap Select All to select all listed items ...

Page 47: ...the ASUS Backup icon When prompted stop all running programs See page 2 24 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 list down other backup files if any select the folder that contains your backup file optional select CF Card the location where you stored your backup 6 Tap OK to start the...

Page 48: ...lect the backup file name tap the arrow to list down other backup files if any 5 Check the boxes opposite the items that you wish to restore or tap Select All to select all listed items If you checked the box User Defined Folders tap Define to specify the folders that you wish to restore then tap OK 6 Tap Start to begin the restore process 7 When the restoration is done a message appears prompting...

Page 49: ...e System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen 3 Tap the ASUS Settings icon to display the system information screen This screen is displayed whenever you tap the Info tab ASUS Settings To access the ASUS settings To change the Run Mode The Power Saving Mode sets the CPU to a fixed speed of 200MHz Set to this mode when using text based applications such as Word Excel etc This mode has a lower C...

Page 50: ...en using external power You may set the degree of brightness on battery power and on external power Using a lower degree of brightness while on battery power substantially reduces battery power consumption To change the Display settings To change the Audio settings Tap the Audio tab to adjust the volume balance treble and bass settings Drag the slider to the left or to the right until you achieve ...

Page 51: ...the sign allows for a louder recording but the environment noise level may be louder also The Gain Control sets the sound recording output Tap the Wakeup tab to select the source wakeup buttons Pressing any one of the checked buttons wakes up the device The program assigned to a specific button appears when you press that button Tap Settings and Buttons for the button assignments You may customize...

Page 52: ...2 34 Chapter 2 Tap the Autorun tab to select the source devices to execute the autorun program To select Autorun Devices ...

Page 53: ...ams 1 Tap then tap Programs 2 Tap any of the icons to launch a specific application program ASUS Programs Tapping the ASUS Programs icon displays the ASUS Backup utility Tap the ASUS Backup icon if you wish to use the utility See section ASUS Backup on page 2 24 for details Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games ...

Page 54: ...hapter 2 Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use the calculator File Explorer Tap the File Explorer icon to access your files Microsoft Reader Tap the Microsoft Reader icon to download and read online books ...

Page 55: ...essenger Tap the MSN Messenger icon to use the service Pocket MSN Tap the Pocket MSN icon to get connected to the Internet through the Pocket Internet Explorer Pocket Word Tap the Pocket Word icon to create Pocket Word documents ...

Page 56: ...ictures icon to view jpg pictures stored on your device or on a storage card Refer to the online help on your device for details on using this feature Terminal Services Client Tap the Terminal Services Client icon to connect to a terminal server Refer to the online help on your device for more information ...

Page 57: ...veSync 3 2 Installing ActiveSync 3 3 Installing ActiveSync on your computer 3 3 Synchronizing your device 3 5 Connecting your device to a computer 3 5 Setting up a partnership 3 6 Checking synchronized information 3 8 Manually initiating synchronization 3 9 Synchronization options 3 10 ...

Page 58: ...oes not automatically synchronize all types of information Use the ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on or off for specific information types With ActiveSync you can also Back up and restore your device data Copy rather than synchronize files between your device and desktop computer Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode For example you can synchronize con...

Page 59: ...ter If you do not have Outlook 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 Installing ActiveSync on your computer To install ActiveSync on your computer 1 Turn on your computer and monitor NOTE Do not connect your device to your computer until you have finished installing ActiveSync 2 In...

Page 60: ...rd and read the overview to see if you require the wizard Follow the screen instructions to install the wizard on your computer Return to the Main Menu when done 7 Click Install ActiveSync 3 7 then click Install 8 When prompted select Run this program from its current location then click OK 9 Follow the succeeding screen instructions Click Finish to complete the installation 10 Restart Windows whe...

Page 61: ... adapter to the power connector on the cradle 3 Connect the USB sync cable from the cradle to a USB port on your computer To connect your device to your computer without the cradle 1 Connect the traveling USB sync cable with 26 pin connector to the 26 pin connector at the bottom of the device 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your computer 26 pin connector ...

Page 62: ...vice with your desktop computer This file is stored on your desktop computer An additional file that enables your desktop computer to recognize your device is stored on your device 2 On the next screen select Synchronize with the desktop computer Click Next 3 Select the type of information that you wish to synchronize Click Next OR If you wish to customize a synchronized item highlight the item th...

Page 63: ...ize 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 automatically and initiates the first synchronization between your device and your computer Refer to the succeeding sections for more details on synchronization ...

Page 64: ... 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 to your computer NOTE Open Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer to see the details of copied information from your device ...

Page 65: ...nchronization 1 Tap then tap ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen 2 To start synchronization make a connection between your device and your computer then tap Sync To end synchronization tap Stop For more information on synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen then tap Help Connection status Tap to connect and synchronize Tap to stop synchronization Tap to synchronize via IR or cha...

Page 66: ...ck on the Options icon or From the menu bar click on Tools then Options 1 Check the box opposite the item that you wish to synchronize 2 Highlight a checked item then click on Settings to specify synchronization options for the item For example highlight Calendar then click on Settings to display the Calendar Synchronization Settings window Customize the available settings then click OK when done ...

Page 67: ...tion 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 ...

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Page 69: ...quests 4 4 Contacts 4 5 Creating contacts 4 6 Using the summary screen 4 6 Finding a contact 4 7 Tasks 4 8 Creating tasks 4 8 Using the summary screen 4 9 Notes 4 10 Creating notes 4 11 Inbox 4 12 Synchronizing e mail messages 4 12 Connecting directly to an e mail server 4 13 Using the message list 4 14 Composing messages 4 16 Managing e mail messages and folders 4 17 ...

Page 70: ...ou 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 Outlook programs by tapping Calendar Scheduling appointments and meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments including meetings and other events You can check your appoint...

Page 71: ...able fields 6 To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see the Notes Capturing thoughts and ideas later in this chapter 7 When done tap OK to return to Calendar NOTE If you select Remind me in an appointment your device will remind you according to the options set in Settings Personal tab Sounds and Notifications Tap to sel...

Page 72: ...tions to indicate how you want meeting requests sent 2 If you send and receive e mail messages through ActiveSync select ActiveSync To schedule a meeting 1 Create an appointment 2 In the appointment details hide the input panel then tap Attendees 3 From the list of e mail addresses you have entered in Contacts select the meeting attendees The meeting notice is created automatically and place in th...

Page 73: ...an quickly share Contacts information with other device users NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list tap Tools then Options Tap and enter part of a name to quickly find it on the list Tap to select the category of contacts you want to display Tap to display additional phone numbers and email addresses Tap to display or edit the contact details Tap to create a new contact Tap t...

Page 74: ...t a category from the list On the contact list you can display the contacts by category Using the summary screen Tapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen To change the contact information tap Edit 5 To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see Notes Capturing thoughts and ideas later in this chapter 6...

Page 75: ...e category list labeled All Contacts by default and select the type of contact that you wish to display To show all contacts again select All Contacts To view a contact not assigned to a category select None 3 To view the names fo companies your contacts work for in the contact list tap View By Company The number of contacts that work for that company will be displayed to the right of the company ...

Page 76: ...nter a start date and due date or enter other information by tapping the field first If the input panel is open you will need to hide it to see all available fields Tap to select a sort order of the task list Tap to select the category of tasks you want to display 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 ...

Page 77: ... Notes Capturing thoughts and ideas later in this chapter 7 Tap OK to return to the task list when done Using the summary screen Tapping a task on the task list displays a summary screen To change the task details tap Edit TIP To quickly create a task with only a subject tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu Tap Tap here to add a new task and enter your task information Task details Tap to show or hide ...

Page 78: ...ated as a stand alone recording Tap to change the sort order of the list Tap to open a note or play a recording Tap to record Tap to show or hide the recording toolbar Tap to create a new note or recording Tap and hold to display a pop up menu of actions Tap an action for the item You may change the default Notes options including the writing mode template file storage and record button action To ...

Page 79: ...reate your note by writing drawing typing or recording For more information about using the input panel writing and drawing on the screen and creating recordings see Chapter 2 Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to save the note and return to the note list Tap to write on the screen Tap to add a recording to the note ...

Page 80: ...n enabling Inbox synchronization see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer During synchronization Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Oultook on your desktop computer to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on your device By default you will receive messages from the past three days only the first 100 lines of each message and file attachments of less than 100KB in size E mail me...

Page 81: ...from the device Inbox folder Messages that you receive directly from an e mail server are linked to your e mail server rather than your desktop computer When you delete a message on your device it is also deleted from the e mail server the next time you connect based on the settings you selected in ActiveSync You can work online or offline When working online you read and respond to messages while...

Page 82: ...sages are displayed in bold Tap to select the sort order for the messages Tap and hold to display a pop up menu of actions Tap to connect and to send receive e mail Tap to connect to the selected service Tap to select the service and the folder that you wish to display Tap to return to the message list Tap to delete this message Tap to reply to or forward this message Tap to view the next message ...

Page 83: ...e list tap and hold the message that you want to retrieve On the pop up menu tap Mark for Download The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status You can specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options You can change them at any time Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options For more ...

Page 84: ...il fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book 3 Compose your message To enter preset or frequently used messages tap My Text and select a message 4 Tap Send when you have finished the message If you are working offline the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect Tap to show or hide the complete message header Tap to send the message Tap to select a prese...

Page 85: ...r desktop computer If you use SMS messages are stored in the Inbox folder If you use POP3 and you move e mail messages to a folder you created the link is broken between the messages on the device and their copies on the mail server The next time you connect the mail server will see that the messages are missing from the device Inbox and delete them from the server This prevents you from having du...

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Page 87: ... Excel documents 5 9 Saving Pocket Excel documents 5 9 Securing your Excel document 5 11 Tips for working in Pocket Excel 5 12 MSN Messenger 5 13 Setting up 5 13 Working with contacts 5 14 Chatting with contacts 5 15 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 5 16 Microsoft Reader 5 17 Getting books on your device 5 17 Using the Library 5 18 Reading a book 5 19 Using Reader features 5 20 Removing a book 5...

Page 88: ...an copy documents from your desktop computer to your device Synchronize documents between your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up to date content in both locations Use Pocket Word to create documents such as letters meeting minutes and trip reports 1 Tap tap Programs tap Pocket Word to launch the application If you have existing Microsoft Word or Pocket Word documents in...

Page 89: ...show or hide the formatting toolbar Tap to save and close your document 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 you did not specify a file name For example if your first line in the document has the words Bits n Pieces these words appear in your Word...

Page 90: ...format but would like to change the file name folder and location of your document simply tap Edit from the command bar then tap Rename Move from the pop up menu to make your changes 5 Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format You can save the document you create or edit in a variety of formats Word doc Pocket Word psw Rich Text Format rtf Plain Text txt 6 Tap the down arrow in ...

Page 91: ...nd files tap and hold a file in the list then select the appropriate action on the pop up menu NOTE You can open only one Pocket Word document at a time when you open a second document you will be asked to save the first 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 create a new document Tap to change document settings ...

Page 92: ...hat you can see the entire document To change the zoom magnification 1 Tap View then tap Zoom 2 Select your desired percentage Select a higher percentage to enter text and lower one to see more of your document Typing Mode Using the input panel enter typed text into the document For more information on entering typed text see Chapter 2 To format existing text and to edit text first select the text...

Page 93: ...le stylus stroke the writing becomes a drawing and can be edited and manipulated as described in the next section Written words are converted to graphics metafiles when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your desktop computer Write your text here With the Space button selected drag to insert space An arrow appears showing the space direction direction and size Tap to show or...

Page 94: ...ching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing For more information on drawing and selecting drawings see Chapter 2 Recording mode In recording mode embed a recording into your document Recordings are saved as wav files For more information on recording see Chapter 2 Resize an object by dragging the selection handles Tap an arrow to display the options Pen button Drawing toolbar Tap to show or ...

Page 95: ...as expense reports and mileage logs Pocket Excel contains a list of the files stored on your device Tap a file in the list to open To 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 T...

Page 96: ...ange the file name to one that is more descriptive of your document See next section for saving options 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 text and formatting already provided Creating Pocket Excel documents To create a new Excel document ...

Page 97: ...your workbook to a different format but would like to change the file name folder and location of your document simply tap Edit from the command bar then tap Rename Move from the pop up menu to make your changes 5 Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format You can save the document you create or edit in a variety of formats Pocket Excel pxl Excel xls 6 Tap the down arrow in the L...

Page 98: ...rd setting screen 3 Type a password in the Password field 4 Re type the password in the Verify Password field 5 Tap OK when done If you have set a password for your workbook a password screen appears asking you to type your password whenever you try to open the workbook Type your password then tap OK If you type in a wrong password a message appears telling you so NOTE DO NOT forget your password ...

Page 99: ... to freeze the top and leftmost panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet Tap View then tap Split Drag the split bar to where you want it To remove the split tap View then tap Remove Split Show and hide rows and columns To hide a row or column select a cell in the row or column that you want to ...

Page 100: ...t or a Microsoft Exchange e mail account You must have a Passport to use the MSN Messenger Service If you have a Hotmail or MSN account you already have a passport Once you have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or Microsoft Exchange account you are ready to set up your account Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at http www passport com Get a free Microsoft Hotmail e mail address at http ...

Page 101: ...u already use MSN Messenger on your desktop computer your contacts will show up on your device without being added again 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 your e mail address and password Tap Sign In ...

Page 102: ...can chat send an e mail block the contact from chatting with you or delete contacts from your list using the pop up menu To see others online without being seen tap My Status in the Tools menu and select Appear Offline If you block a contact you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact s list To unblock a contact tap and hold the contact then tap Unblock on the pop up menu ...

Page 103: ... to a multi user chat tap Invite in the Tools menu then tap the contact that you want to invite NOTE To switch back to the main window without closing a chat tap the Contacts button To go back to your chat window tap Chats and select the person whom you were chatting with To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding look for the message under the text entry area For more information ...

Page 104: ...then 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 For more information on using Windows Media Player for Pocket PC tap then tap Help Indicates the progress of the current track Tap to play or pause Tap to stop Tap to play the previous track Tap to play the n...

Page 105: ...d the pages of the book You can Page through the book using the Up Down control on your device or by tapping the page number on each page Annotate the book with highlighting bookmarks notes and drawings Search for text and look up definitions for words The Guidebook contains all the information that you need to use the software To open the Guidebook tap Help on the Reader command bar Or on a book ...

Page 106: ...t a sort order Tap to search books by author or title Tap to navigate to other parts of the Reader A list of books you have stored appears here Getting books on your device You can download book files from the Web Just visit your favorite eBook retailer and follow the instructions to download the book files Sample books and a dictionary ar also included in the MSReader folder in the Extras folder ...

Page 107: ...f the cover page The first time you open a book you will probably want to go to the first page or to the table of contents if there is one Subsequently whenever you open a book you will be automatically taken to the last page read In addition to the text each book page includes a page number and the book title You can also page through a book using the Up Down control on your device ...

Page 108: ... appears on the right margin You can add multiple bookmarks to a book Then from anywhere in the book tap the bookmark icon to go to the bookmarked page Highlights When you highlight text it appears with a colored background Notes When you attach a note to text you enter the text in a note pad that appears on top of the book page A Note icon appears on the left margin To show or hide the note tap t...

Page 109: ...ion 6 2 Using Pocket Internet Explorer 6 2 Changing View settings 6 3 Browsing the Internet 6 3 AvantGo Channels 6 4 Mobile Favorites folder 6 5 Favorite links 6 5 Mobile Favorites 6 5 Viewing mobile favorites and channels 6 7 Adding Deleting mobile favorites and folders 6 8 ...

Page 110: ...ormation on creating a connection When connected to an ISP or network you can also download files and programs from the Internet or intranet Using Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that 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...

Page 111: ...ame time 3 Tap Address Bar to display the Web site address bar 4 Tap and hold Text Size to display another pop up menu with a text size selection Select your desired text size for the screen Browsing the Internet To browse the Internet 1 Set up a connection to your ISP or corporate network using Connections See Chapter 7 for details 2 Do one of the following to connect and start browsing Tap the F...

Page 112: ...w on your desktop computer click Options 2 In the Sync Options tab check the box beside the AvantGo item Click OK ActiveSync automatically updates the settings and synchronizes with your device NOTE Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet 3 When synchronization is complete the AvantGo home page appears on your device To launch AvantGo 1 In Pocket Internet Explorer on your device ...

Page 113: ...hanges 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 synchronization see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later on your deskt...

Page 114: ...ou want to download To conserve device memory go only one level deep 6 Synchronize your device and your desktop computer Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites in Internet Explorer are downloaded to your device NOTE If you did not specify an update schedule in step 3 you will need to manually download content to keep the information updated on your desktop computer and device Bef...

Page 115: ...view the page Tap the favorite that you wish to view Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link Saving device memory Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device To minimize the amount of memory used In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options turn off pictures and sounds or stop some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device For more informati...

Page 116: ...ish to add in the Name field 5 Type in the URL address in the Address URL field 6 Select a folder to place the favorite from the Create in box 7 Tap Add to return to the Favorites screen which now shows the favorite that you added To delete a favorite 1 Tap to display your list of favorites 2 Tap the Add Delete button to display the Favorites screen 3 Select the favorite that you wish to delete th...

Page 117: ...4 Type a name for the folder that you wish to create 5 Tap Add to return to the Favorites screen which now shows the folder that you added To delete a folder 1 Tap to display your list of favorites 2 Tap the Add Delete button 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 ...

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Page 119: ...k connections 7 6 Enter settings information 7 6 Configure authentication settings 7 7 Change connection settings name 7 7 End a connection 7 8 Set up a WAP gateway 7 8 Use dialing rules 7 9 Infrared IR connection 7 10 Sending information 7 11 Receiving information 7 11 Bluetooth connection 7 12 Bluetooth modes 7 12 Bluetooth settings 7 13 Making your device discoverable 7 13 Beaming information w...

Page 120: ...work Simply fill in the settings and get ready to start connecting For more information see the sections Connect to the Internet or Connect to Work You may also establish connection to another device with infrared IR or Bluetooth features For more information see sections Infrared IR connection or Bluetooth connection Connect to the Internet To connect to the Internet 1 Obtain the following inform...

Page 121: ...ctions To set up a modem connection Obtain the following information from your ISP or network administrator telephone number user name password domain name and TCP IP settings If your device does not have access to a mobile phone network insert a modem card 1 Tap Settings Connections tab Connections 2 To create a new connection in either My ISP or My Work Network tap Add a new modem connection the...

Page 122: ... 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 or network administrator for the proxy server name server type port type of Socks protocol used and your user name and password T...

Page 123: ...Connections tab Connections Advanced tab Network Card 4 If you need to enter specific server information tap the appropriate adapter and then tap Properties Most networks use DHCP so you should not have to change these settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so 5 If necessary connect the network card to the network by using a network cable For information refer to the docume...

Page 124: ...o connect only to networks you have already configured clear Automatically connect to non preferred networks NOTE If you select to automatically connect to non preferred networks your device detects any new networks and provide you the opportunity to configure them Enter settings information A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or manually by entering settings inform...

Page 125: ...ed mode You need a network key 5 To automatically use a network key tap The key is provided for me automatically Otherwise enter the network key 6 For increased security select Use IEEE 802 1x network access control then select the appropriate EAP type Change connection settings name Your mobile device is already set up with two sets of connection settings My ISP and My Work Network You can change...

Page 126: ...o 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 number 2 Tap Settings Connections tab Connections Tasks tab 3 Tap Edit my proxy server If a proxy server has not been set up tap Set up my proxy server 4 In Programs...

Page 127: ...ction cannot be made your device gives you an opportunity to change the dialing location 1 Tap Settings Connections tab Connections Advanced tab 2 Tap Select Location 3 Tap Use dialing rules 4 Select a location Home Dials the number as a local call without a 9 prefix Work Dials the number as local call with the 9 prefix NOTE To create a new location tap New and follow the directions on the screen ...

Page 128: ...ect or receive beans clear the Receive all incoming beams check box To set the Beam options 1 Tap then Settings 2 Tap the Connections tab 3 Tap the Beam icon to display the Settings screen 4 Make your desired change and tap OK 5 To receive an infrared beam from this screen tap the link at the bottom Your device automtically looks for another device using infrared ...

Page 129: ...e information NOTE You can also send items but not folders from File Explorer Tap and hold the item that you want to send then tap Beam File on the pop up menu Sending information To send information 1 Switch to the program where you created the item that you want to send and locate that item in the list 2 Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a close range 3 Tap and hold the...

Page 130: ... connection between your device and a Bluetooth phone You can then use the Bluetooth phone as a modem Your device might include additional Bluetooth features For more information see the documentation included with your device Bluetooth modes Bluetooth operates in three different modes On The Bluetooth radio is turned on and you can use Bluetooth features Off The Bluetooth radio is turned off In t...

Page 131: ...io turns on automatically Bluetooth settings Making your device discoverable 1 Tap Settings Connections tab 2 Tap Bluetooth 3 Select Discoverable NOTES Other Bluetooth devices can now detect your device and attempt to beam information to it establish a bond or use a Bluetooth service Note that to receive beamed information you must accept it on your device Selecting Discoverable also turns on your...

Page 132: ...you want to beam to does not appear in the list make sure that it is turned On in discoverable mode and within 10 meters 30 feet of your device Also make sure that your Bluetooth radio is turned on Receiving a Bluetooth beam 1 Make sure that your device is configured to receive incoming beams 2 Make sure that your device is within 10 meters about 30 feet of the device beaming the information and t...

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Page 134: ...rmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv...

Page 135: ...ns 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 risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable batterym and if replacement by an inc...

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