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Page 1 - MyPal A639

MyPal A639User Manual

Page 2 - July 2006

4Chapter 1The GPS car kitThe GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - holds the Pocket PC.• Gooseneck - securely attaches the Pocket PC to the car’s win

Page 3 - Table of Contents

94Chapter 9ESSID - shows the Extended Service Set Indener (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search.CH - shows the channel used by a wirele

Page 4

Notices95Appendix NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f

Page 5 - MyPal A639 specications

96AppendixUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommu

Page 6 - Package contents

Notices97 Checklist of Regulatory Statement 15.21You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void

Page 7 - Chapter 1 Getting Started

98AppendixSafety InformationIn order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with

Page 8 - Back features

Getting Started5Installing and removing the batteryHOLDHOLDHOLDHOLDNOTE Opening the battery cover automatically turns off the power. There is a mecha

Page 9 - Top features

6Chapter 1Setting up GPSTo receive GPS signal:Flip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. You may rotate the panel as illustrated bel

Page 10 - Bottom features

Getting Started7Additional storageMyPal A639 comes with the standard SD card slot. The SD card slot can be inserted with SD or MMC memory cards. It al

Page 11 - Connecting to a power source

8Chapter 1SDPower button2. The Welcome screen appears when you turn on the device for the rst time, or after performing a clean reset. Tap anywhere

Page 12 - Setting up GPS

Getting Started9Basic screens on MyPalToday screenNormally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the rst time each day. NOTE Wh

Page 13 - Additional storage

10Chapter 1NOTE The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs on your device. However, the pop-up menu items vary depending on the progr

Page 14 - Activating MyPal

Basics11Entering informationYou can enter information in your device in any of the following ways:• Use the input panel to enter text using either th

Page 15 - Basic screens on MyPal

12Chapter 2To use Letter Recognizer:With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters on the screen with the stylus as you would on paper.1. Tap &g

Page 16 - Menu bar

Basics13To use Block Recognizer:With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those used on other devices.1. Tap

Page 17 - Chapter 2 Basics

iiCopyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repr

Page 18 - Word completion feature

14Chapter 2To 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

Page 19 - To edit typed text:

Basics15If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing.1. Tap and hold th

Page 20 - Writing on the screen

16Chapter 2Drawing on the screenYou can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on

Page 21 - Or, tap the word that

Basics17Recording a messageIn any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbe

Page 22 - Drawing on the screen

18Chapter 2To use the Help feature:1. Tap > Help.2. Tap a link to the topic that you wish to display.NOTE Compared to other settings, the Puls

Page 23 - Recording a message

Basics19Changing the date and time To change the date and time settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon.2. Under

Page 24 - Using the File Explorer

20Chapter 2Changing the owner information To change the owner information:1. Tap > Settings > Owner Information icon.2. Key-in the data that

Page 25 - Customizing your device

Basics213. Select the password type, Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric.4. Key-in a password. If you selected the Strong alphanumeric type of pas

Page 26 - Setting a password

22Chapter 2To enable the ClearType feature:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Clear Type tab.2. Check the Enable Clear Typ

Page 27 - Landscape orientation

Basics23To customize the button setttings:1. Tap the Up/Down Control tab.2. Tap the slider to your desired settings of Up/Down button reaction time.

Page 28 - Changing the screen theme

iiiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Getting Started ...1Introducing MyPal ...

Page 29 - To enable Task Switcher:

24Chapter 2Changing the battery power settings To change the battery power settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Power icon to display

Page 30 - Setting the backlight

Basics25Changing the audio settings To change the Audio settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Audio icon.2. Adjust the volume, balanc

Page 31 - Changing the audio settings

26Chapter 2Changing the wakeup settings 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Wakeup Source icon.2. Check the boxes of the items to control

Page 32 - Changing the USB settings

Basics27Changing the memory settings To check the storage card memory:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Storage Card tab t

Page 33 - Using simple applications

28Chapter 2Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functions. Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games.Bubble Brea

Page 34 - Solitaire

Basics29To use Auto Correct:• Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust the picture.NOTE Tap Menu > Undo to reverse

Page 35 - To save the picture:

30Chapter 2Checking Device Status Quickly view essential device information such as storage usage and battery life by using ASUS Status. To open ASUS

Page 36 - Checking Device Status

Synchronize and Enhance31Chapter 3 Synchronize and EnhanceMicrosoft® ActiveSync®The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs

Page 37 - Synchronize and Enhance

32Chapter 3Installing ActiveSync® on your computerThe ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. To synchronize information on your devic

Page 38 - on your computer

Synchronize and Enhance33NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after installing ActiveSync. Make sure that the Transmission as N

Page 39 - Synchronizing your device

ivPowerPoint Mobile ...58Pocket MSN ...

Page 40

34Chapter 3To set up a sync relationship:1. On the Synchronization Setup Wizard screen, click Next.2. Select the type of information that you wish t

Page 41

Synchronize and Enhance35Immediately after you set up a sync relationship, ActiveSync starts automatically and initiates the rst synchronization betw

Page 42 - Connection status

36Chapter 3Manually initiating synchronizationOnce you have set up ActiveSync and completed the rst synchronization process, you can initiate synchro

Page 43 - Synchronization options

Synchronize and Enhance371. Check the box beside the item that you wish to synchronize.2. Highlight a checked item then click on Settings to specify

Page 44

38Chapter 3

Page 45 - Pocket Outlook

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook39Chapter 4 Microsoft® Pocket OutlookMicrosoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You

Page 46 - Creating appointments

40Chapter 4Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment:1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the appointment,2. Tap Menu &g

Page 47 - Creating meeting requests

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook41Using the summary screenWhen you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap E

Page 48 - Contacts

42Chapter 4Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily nd the information you look for, whether you are

Page 49

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook43Using the summary screenTapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen. To change the contact information,

Page 50 - Finding a contact

vMyPal A639 specicationsProcessorOperating systemMemory Display BatteryExpansion slotCommunication Audio GPS SizeWeightIntel XScale® Processor, PXA

Page 51 - Creating tasks

44Chapter 4Finding a contactThere are four ways to nd a contact.1. In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To

Page 52

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook45Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap Menu > Sort by or Filter to sort or lter displayed tasks re

Page 53 - Creating notes

46Chapter 4Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also

Page 54 - Messaging

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook47To set the default input mode for entering note text:1. Tap > Programs > Notes > Menu > Options.2. In the D

Page 55

48Chapter 4Connecting directly to an e-mail serverIn addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive e-

Page 56 - Reading messages in Inbox

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook49and messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the device Inbox folder.Messages that you receive

Page 57 - Composing messages

50Chapter 4Reading messages in InboxThe messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, the most recently received messages appear on to

Page 58 - To save composed messages:

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook51Composing messagesTo compose a message:1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen.Tap and move the scroll bar up/down to

Page 59 - Companion Programs

52Chapter 4Managing e-mail messages and foldersThe behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4

Page 60 - Saving Word Mobile documents

Companion Programs53NOTE If you tap Menu > Options and choose a template, that template appears with the appropriate text and formatting already p

Page 61 - To specify save options:

viPackage contentsYour package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and mak

Page 62 - Excel Mobile

54Chapter 5Saving Word Mobile documentsTo save a Word Mobile document:When you have nished editing your document, tap ok.By default, the document is

Page 63 - To rename/move a le:

Companion Programs55To specify save options:1. With the document open, tap Menu > File > Save As to open the Save As screen.2. Type a le name

Page 64 - PowerPoint Mobile

56Chapter 5Excel Mobile Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and ltering. To display the toolba

Page 65 - To zoom in on a slide:

Companion Programs57Opening an existing Excel Mobile document1. Tap > Programs > Excel Mobile to display a list of Excel Mobile les.2. Tap

Page 66 - Pocket MSN

58Chapter 5Tips for working in Excel MobileTake note of the following when working on large worksheets in Pocket Excel:• View in full-screen mode to

Page 67 - MSN Messenger contacts

Companion Programs59To open a PowerPoint Mobile le:1. Tap > Programs > PowerPoint Mobile to display a list of PowerPoint les.2. Tap the l

Page 68 - Chatting with contacts

60Chapter 5Setting show options1. While viewing a PowerPoint le, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen to open the menu.2. Tap Show O

Page 69 - Using MSN Hotmail

Companion Programs61Signing up in MSN MessengerTo sign in to MSN Messenger service:1. Tap the Tap here to sign in link. OR Tap Sign In or Menu >

Page 70 - Pocket PC, tap > Help

62Chapter 5Chatting with contactsTap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or t

Page 71 - Internet Explorer Mobile

Companion Programs63Using MSN HotmailWith MSN Hotmail, you can access your hotmail mailbox on your Pocket PC and send and receive e-mails.To open MSN

Page 72 - Mobile Favorites folder

Getting Started1Chapter 1 Getting Started• Power LED - shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; steady green when the battery is ful

Page 73 - Mobile Favorites

64Chapter 5Windows Media Player for Pocket PCUse Microsoft® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video les that are stored on

Page 74 - Saving device memory

Internet Explorer Mobile65Use Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages in any of these ways.• During synchronization with your des

Page 75 - To add a folder:

66Chapter 6Mobile Favorites folderOnly the items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder on your desktop computer will be synchronized with your dev

Page 76 - Chapter 7 Get Connected

Internet Explorer Mobile67To create a mobile favorite:1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools > Create Mobile Favorite.2. T

Page 77 - Setting up connections

68Chapter 6Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels:1. Tap Menu > Favorites to display your list of favorites.2.

Page 78 - Proxy server settings

Internet Explorer Mobile69Tap the favorite that you wish to viewTap to add or delete a folder or favorite linkAdding/Deleting mobile favorites and fol

Page 79 - Ending a connection

70Chapter 7Chapter 7 Get ConnectedYou can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at work to do such activities as browse the Inter

Page 80 - Using dialing rules

Get Connected71Connecting to Work1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number, user name, and password.2.

Page 81

72Chapter 7VPN server connectionsA VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your ne

Page 82 - Infrared (IR) connection

Get Connected73Network card connectionsUse a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Once connected, you can view the Internet or in

Page 83 - Sending infrared beams

2Chapter 1• Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound output from the device.• 4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow key

Page 84 - Chapter 8 Bluetooth

74Chapter 7• When connected via Infrared, move the device away from the other computer or device. • When connected via a network (Ethernet) card, re

Page 85 - Bluetooth settings

Get Connected751. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab > Dialing Rules... button.2. Tap the box beside Us

Page 86 - Services

76Chapter 7Navigating within Terminal Services ClientThe contents of the window on the computer may be too wide to t the screen of your Pocket PC. Yo

Page 87 - Bluetooth Manager

Get Connected77Receiving infrared beamsTo receive a le via infrared beam:1. When another infrared device within range beams le or data to you, your

Page 88 - Remote device services

78Chapter 8Chapter 8 Bluetooth®Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange inform

Page 89 - Bluetooth File Explorer

Bluetooth®79Bluetooth settingsTo congure Bluetooth settings:1. Tap > Bluetooth Settings.2. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings s

Page 90 - Bluetooth File Explorer menus

80Chapter 8ServicesUnder Bluetooth Services, you may enable/disable services such as File Transfer, Information Exchange, Serial Port, Personal Networ

Page 91

Bluetooth®81Bluetooth Connection WizardThe Bluetooth Connection Wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices.To launch the Blueto

Page 92 - Send via Bluetooth

82Chapter 8Business Card ExchangeThe Business Card Exchange feature allows you to send or receive a business card to or from a remote device, or excha

Page 93

Bluetooth®83Dial-up networkingThe Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect your Pocket PC to another Bluetooth-enabled device through a phone

Page 94 - Hands-free/Headset setup

Getting Started3Side features• Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device with an IR port. For a successful exchange of d

Page 95 - Chapter 9 Wi-Fi

84Chapter 8The Bluetooth File Explorer also allows you to set a folder in your device for receiving inbound les. You may congure this folder for eac

Page 96 - Conguring wireless networks

Bluetooth®85To get a le from the remote device:1. Select the folder containing the le.2. Tap the le that you wish to get or copy.3. From the Fil

Page 97

86Chapter 8Dial via BluetoothThe Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from the contacts list, and have your paired cell phone dial

Page 98 - The Wi-Fi Manager

Bluetooth®87Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkA Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight (8) devices. A Blu

Page 99 - Site Survey

88Chapter 8Setting up High Quality Audio setup or Hands-free/Headset setup1. Tap icon > Bluetooth Manager.2. Tap New > High Quality Audio

Page 100

Wi-Fi®89Chapter 9 Wi-FiMyPal A639 comes with a built-in Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) feature that allows you to connect to wireless local area networks

Page 101 - Appendix Notices

90Chapter 9To congure a network adapter: 1. Tap the Network Adapters tab.2. Make your desired changes to the available adapters on the list.3. Tap

Page 102 - UL Safety Notices

Wi-Fi®91 • Tapping > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards.2. In the Wireless tab of the Congure Wireless Networks screen, tap Add

Page 103

92Chapter 9The Wi-Fi ManagerThe Wi-Fi Manager shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and allows you to manually scan your area

Page 104 - Appendix

Wi-Fi®93IP InfoThis tab displays the device’s Internet Protocol (IP) information including the host name, domain, DNS server, IP address, etc.In this

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