MyPal A639User Manual
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
94Chapter 9ESSID - shows the Extended Service Set Indener (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search.CH - shows the channel used by a wirele
Notices95Appendix NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f
96AppendixUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommu
Notices97 Checklist of Regulatory Statement 15.21You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void
98AppendixSafety InformationIn order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with
Getting Started5Installing and removing the batteryHOLDHOLDHOLDHOLDNOTE Opening the battery cover automatically turns off the power. There is a mecha
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
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
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
Getting Started9Basic screens on MyPalToday screenNormally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the rst time each day. NOTE Wh
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
Basics11Entering informationYou can enter information in your device in any of the following ways:• Use the input panel to enter text using either th
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
Basics13To use Block Recognizer:With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those used on other devices.1. Tap
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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
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
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
Basics17Recording a messageIn any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbe
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
Basics19Changing the date and time To change the date and time settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon.2. Under
20Chapter 2Changing the owner information To change the owner information:1. Tap > Settings > Owner Information icon.2. Key-in the data that
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
22Chapter 2To enable the ClearType feature:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Clear Type tab.2. Check the Enable Clear Typ
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.
iiiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Getting Started ...1Introducing MyPal ...
24Chapter 2Changing the battery power settings To change the battery power settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Power icon to display
Basics25Changing the audio settings To change the Audio settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Audio icon.2. Adjust the volume, balanc
26Chapter 2Changing the wakeup settings 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Wakeup Source icon.2. Check the boxes of the items to control
Basics27Changing the memory settings To check the storage card memory:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Storage Card tab t
28Chapter 2Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functions. Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games.Bubble Brea
Basics29To use Auto Correct:• Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust the picture.NOTE Tap Menu > Undo to reverse
30Chapter 2Checking Device Status Quickly view essential device information such as storage usage and battery life by using ASUS Status. To open ASUS
Synchronize and Enhance31Chapter 3 Synchronize and EnhanceMicrosoft® ActiveSync®The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs
32Chapter 3Installing ActiveSync® on your computerThe ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. To synchronize information on your devic
Synchronize and Enhance33NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after installing ActiveSync. Make sure that the Transmission as N
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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
Synchronize and Enhance35Immediately after you set up a sync relationship, ActiveSync starts automatically and initiates the rst synchronization betw
36Chapter 3Manually initiating synchronizationOnce you have set up ActiveSync and completed the rst synchronization process, you can initiate synchro
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
38Chapter 3
Microsoft® Pocket Outlook39Chapter 4 Microsoft® Pocket OutlookMicrosoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You
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
Microsoft® Pocket Outlook41Using the summary screenWhen you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap E
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
Microsoft® Pocket Outlook43Using the summary screenTapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen. To change the contact information,
vMyPal A639 specicationsProcessorOperating systemMemory Display BatteryExpansion slotCommunication Audio GPS SizeWeightIntel XScale® Processor, PXA
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
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
46Chapter 4Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also
Microsoft® Pocket Outlook47To set the default input mode for entering note text:1. Tap > Programs > Notes > Menu > Options.2. In the D
48Chapter 4Connecting directly to an e-mail serverIn addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive e-
Microsoft® Pocket Outlook49and messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the device Inbox folder.Messages that you receive
50Chapter 4Reading messages in InboxThe messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, the most recently received messages appear on to
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
52Chapter 4Managing e-mail messages and foldersThe behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4
Companion Programs53NOTE If you tap Menu > Options and choose a template, that template appears with the appropriate text and formatting already p
viPackage contentsYour package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and mak
54Chapter 5Saving Word Mobile documentsTo save a Word Mobile document:When you have nished editing your document, tap ok.By default, the document is
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
56Chapter 5Excel Mobile Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and ltering. To display the toolba
Companion Programs57Opening an existing Excel Mobile document1. Tap > Programs > Excel Mobile to display a list of Excel Mobile les.2. Tap
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
Companion Programs59To open a PowerPoint Mobile le:1. Tap > Programs > PowerPoint Mobile to display a list of PowerPoint les.2. Tap the l
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
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 >
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
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
Getting Started1Chapter 1 Getting Started• Power LED - shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; steady green when the battery is ful
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
Internet Explorer Mobile65Use Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages in any of these ways.• During synchronization with your des
66Chapter 6Mobile Favorites folderOnly the items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder on your desktop computer will be synchronized with your dev
Internet Explorer Mobile67To create a mobile favorite:1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools > Create Mobile Favorite.2. T
68Chapter 6Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels:1. Tap Menu > Favorites to display your list of favorites.2.
Internet Explorer Mobile69Tap the favorite that you wish to viewTap to add or delete a folder or favorite linkAdding/Deleting mobile favorites and fol
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
Get Connected71Connecting to Work1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number, user name, and password.2.
72Chapter 7VPN server connectionsA VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your ne
Get Connected73Network card connectionsUse a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Once connected, you can view the Internet or in
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
74Chapter 7• When connected via Infrared, move the device away from the other computer or device. • When connected via a network (Ethernet) card, re
Get Connected751. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab > Dialing Rules... button.2. Tap the box beside Us
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
Get Connected77Receiving infrared beamsTo receive a le via infrared beam:1. When another infrared device within range beams le or data to you, your
78Chapter 8Chapter 8 Bluetooth®Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange inform
Bluetooth®79Bluetooth settingsTo congure Bluetooth settings:1. Tap > Bluetooth Settings.2. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings s
80Chapter 8ServicesUnder Bluetooth Services, you may enable/disable services such as File Transfer, Information Exchange, Serial Port, Personal Networ
Bluetooth®81Bluetooth Connection WizardThe Bluetooth Connection Wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices.To launch the Blueto
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
Bluetooth®83Dial-up networkingThe Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect your Pocket PC to another Bluetooth-enabled device through a phone
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
84Chapter 8The Bluetooth File Explorer also allows you to set a folder in your device for receiving inbound les. You may congure this folder for eac
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
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
Bluetooth®87Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkA Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight (8) devices. A Blu
88Chapter 8Setting up High Quality Audio setup or Hands-free/Headset setup1. Tap icon > Bluetooth Manager.2. Tap New > High Quality Audio
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
90Chapter 9To congure a network adapter: 1. Tap the Network Adapters tab.2. Make your desired changes to the available adapters on the list.3. Tap
Wi-Fi®91 • Tapping > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards.2. In the Wireless tab of the Congure Wireless Networks screen, tap Add
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
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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