Asus A716 - MyPal - Win Mobile User Manual

MyPal A716User’s manual

1-6Chapter 1Back featuresThe device has a removable external battery secured by a latch. If youwish to remove the battery, use the stylus to slide the

5-14Chapter 5MSN MessengerMSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program thatallows you to:• See who is online• Send and receive instant

Companion programs5-15Signing upTo sign in to MSN Mesenger service:NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktopcomputer, your contacts will s

5-16Chapter 5Working with contactsThe MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at aglance, divided into Online and Not Online categor

Companion programs5-17Chatting with contactsTap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the textentry area at the bottom of the sc

5-18Chapter 5Windows Media Player for Pocket PCUse Microsoft® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audioand video files that are stored

Companion programs5-19Microsoft ReaderUse Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on your device. Download books toyour desktop computer from your favorite eB

5-20Chapter 5Using the LibraryThe Library is your Reader home page. It displays a list of all books storedon your device or storage card.To open the l

Companion programs5-21Reading a bookEach book consists of a cover page, and optional table of contents, andthe pages of the book. Navigation options a

5-22Chapter 5Using Reader featuresReading a book electronically gives you several options not available withpaper books. These options are available f

Pocket Internet Explorer6-1Chapter 6Pocket Internet Explorer♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 6-2♦♦♦♦♦ Usi

Get started!1-7The cradleThe cradle has three connectors.• Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin connectorthat matches the co

6-2Chapter 6IntroductionUse Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages in anyof these ways.• During synchronization with your desktop

Pocket Internet Explorer6-32. Tap the Home button to displaythe Pocket Internet Explorerwelcome screen with links tosome useful Web sites.3. Tap any o

6-4Chapter 6AvantGo ChannelsAvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalizedcontent and thousands of popular Web sites. You

Pocket Internet Explorer6-5Mobile Favorites folderOnly items items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Favoritesfolder in the Internet Ex

6-6Chapter 6To create a mobile favorite:1. In Internet Explorer on your desktopcomputer, click Tools then CreateMobile Favorite.2. To change the link

Pocket Internet Explorer6-7Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels:1. Tap to display your list of favorites.2. Ta

6-8Chapter 6Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite:1. Tap to display your list offavorites.2. Tap the Add/Delete button todis

Pocket Internet Explorer6-9To add a folder:1. Tap to display your list offavorites.2. Tap the Add/Delete button todisplay the Favorites screen.3. Ta

6-10Chapter 6

Get connected7-1Chapter 7Get connected♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 7-2♦♦♦♦♦ Connect to the Internet .

1-8Chapter 1Setting up MyPalPlacing on the cradlePosition the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors andcarefully insert the device until

7-2Chapter 7IntroductionYou can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at workin order to do such activities as browse the Internet

Get connected7-3Connect to Work1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator:server phone number, user name, and password.2. Tap

7-4Chapter 7VPN server connectionsA VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as acorporate network, via the Internet. Ask your ne

Get connected7-5Network card connectionsUse a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Onceconnected, you can view the Internet or in

7-6Chapter 7Wireless network connectionsNetworks that you have already configured are preferred networks and arelisted in Wireless networks. You can s

Get connected7-7Configure authentication settingsA wireless network can be added either when the network is detected, ormanually by entering settings

7-8Chapter 7End a connection• When connected via modem or VPN, tap on the navigation bar,then tap Disconnect.• When connected via cable or cradle,

Get connected7-9Use dialing rulesAdditional numbers may need to be dialed depending on your givenlocation when connecting. For example, if you want to

7-10Chapter 7Infrared (IR) connectionBy default, your device detects incoming infrared (IR) beams and promptsyou to accept them. If you do not want yo

Get connected7-11Receiving informationTo receive information:1. Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a closerange.2. Have the o

Get started!1-9Charging the batteryYour device includes a rechargeable LithiumIon battery. You must charge the batterybefore using the device the firs

7-12Chapter 7

Bluetooth®8-1Chapter 8Bluetooth®♦♦♦♦♦ Introducing Bluetooth®...8-2Bluetooth for Windows C

8-2Chapter 8Introducing Bluetooth®Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Deviceswith Bluetooth capabilities can exchange infor

Bluetooth®8-3Bluetooth settingsTo configure the Bluetooth settings:1. Tap from the lower right corner ofthe Today screen to display theBluetooth men

8-4Chapter 8File TransferAllows you to customize the settings forfile transfers, and set the highest leveldirectory on your device that remotedevices

Bluetooth®8-5Personal Network ServerAllows you to customize the servicesettings for your personal networkserver.Refer to section “Remote deviceservice

8-6Chapter 8Bluetooth ManagerThe Bluetooth Manager allows you to create, manage, and use Bluetoothto connect to remote devices.To launch the Bluetooth

Bluetooth®8-7Bluetooth connection wizardThe Bluetooth connection wizard helps you set up connections withremote Bluetooth devices.To launch the Blueto

8-8Chapter 8Business Card ExchangeThe Business Card Exchange function allows you to:• send your business card to a remote device• receive a business c

Bluetooth®8-9Remote device servicesWireless serial portUsing a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical cable serialport connection bet

1-10Chapter 1Basic screens on MyPalToday screenNormally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for thefirst time each day.NOTE When th

8-10Chapter 8Dial-up networkingThe Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect to a rmeotecomputer through a phone line. Once connected, you can

Bluetooth®8-11Bluetooth file explorerThe Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file transferconnection is established.This service fea

8-12Chapter 8To create a folder on the remote device:1. Select the folder in which you wish to place the new folder.2. From the File menu, tap Create

Bluetooth®8-13To set a local folder for incoming files:1. From the Tools menu, tap Set Local Folder.2. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the screen

8-14Chapter 8Send via BluetoothYou can conveniently send your Pocket Outlook contacts, calendar items,and tasks individually or collectively to the re

Bluetooth®8-15Dial via BluetoothThe Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from thePocket Outlook contacts list, and have your paire

8-16Chapter 8Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkA Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc networkof up to eight (8) devices. A Blu

Bluetooth®8-17To join a personal network:1. From the Bluetooth Manager,select New>Connect>Join apersonal network. Tap Next.2. On the wizard scre

8-18Chapter 8

Wireless LAN9-1Chapter 9Wireless LAN♦♦♦♦♦ Accessing Wireless LAN ... 9-2♦♦♦♦♦ Using Wireless LAN ...

Get started!1-11Start menuFrom the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and Help topics.To display the Start menu, tap the icon from the to

9-2Chapter 9Accessing Wireless LANThe Wireless LAN icon on your Today screen allows you easy access tothe Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) feature on your de

Wireless LAN9-33. From the list of detected wirelessnetworks, select a wireless network towhich you wish to connect yourdevice.4. Select either The In

9-4Chapter 9Wireless LAN configurationDisplay the Wireless LAN informationscreens by tapping the icon, andselecting Wireless LAN Info from themenu.To

Wireless LAN9-5IP Address ConfigurationThis page shows the IP address detailsand allows you to renew the IP addresswhen DHCP is used.Pressing the Rene

9-6Chapter 9Icon WEP statusnone WEP disabled, no encryptionWEP disabled but encryption is required.This status requires you to input the correct netwo

Wireless LAN9-7Site SurveyThis page allows you to search foravailable wireless networks near yourdevice. Tap the Search button to scan allavailable wi

9-8Chapter 9The following table describes the status icons that you may see on yourscreen while on the Site Survey screen.Icon StatusAccess Point (AP)

Wireless LAN9-9ESSIDThis column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) used inthe profile entry.Connects toThis column shows which network y

9-10Chapter 9StatisticsThis page displays the statistics of yourWi-Fi device.Tx PacketsThis field shows both the current andaccumulated packets the Wi

Wireless LAN9-11Power ManagementThis page displays the statistics of yourWi-Fi device.Enable Power SavingCheck this box to enable the powersaving mode

1-12Chapter 1Command barAt the bottom of the screen is the Command bar. You can use the menusand buttons on the Command bar to perform tasks in progra

9-12Chapter 9WiFiMEWiFiME is a program built-in your Pocket PC device that makes wirelessnetworking even more convenient. This program allows you to t

Wireless LAN9-13IP InfoThis item shows the IP Address Configuration page of WiFiCfg.RescanThis item prompts the Wi-Fi device to re-scan (search for) a

9-14Chapter 9

NoticesA-1AppendixNotices♦♦♦♦♦ Federal Communications CommissionStatement ... A-2♦♦♦♦♦ Cana

A-2AppendixFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twocon

NoticesA-3UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to beelectrically connected to a telecommun

A-4Appendix

Get started!1-13Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appearsTap the action that you wish to performTap outside the pop-up menu to close itwithout perfor

1-14Chapter 1Additional storageYour device comes with two kinds of memory card slots for additionalstorage. The CF card slot supports the multimedia c

Get started!1-15NOTE A CF card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly intothe slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the CF card intothe

iiCopyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may berepro

1-16Chapter 1To remove a CF card:1. Press the CF card eject buttonunti it pops out. (This button isnormally pressed in and alignswith the top of the d

Learn the basics2-1Chapter 2Learn the basics♦♦♦♦♦ Entering information ... 2-2Entering text using the Input P

2-2Chapter 2Entering informationYou can enter information in your device in any of the following ways.• Use the input panel to enter text using the so

Learn the basics2-3When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your deviceanticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input

2-4Chapter 2To use Block Recognizer:With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similarto those use on other devices.1. Tap th

Learn the basics2-5Writing on the screenIn any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in theNotes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and

2-6Chapter 2To edit your writing:1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until theinsertion point appears.2. Without lifti

Learn the basics2-7If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list ofalternates or return to the original writing.1. Tap an

2-8Chapter 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

Learn the basics2-9Recording a messageIn any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can alsoquickly capture thoughts, reminders, and p

iiiContents at a glanceThis user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently useASUS® MyPal A716 Pocket PC.• Chapter 1 - Get started!...

2-10Chapter 2Using a preset messageWhen using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insertpreset or frequently used messages into the text en

Learn the basics2-11Finding and organizing informationThe Find and Help features on your device helps you quickly locateinformation.To find informatio

2-12Chapter 2Using the File ExplorerTo use the File Explorer to find and organize files:1. Tap , then tap Programs.2. In the Program screen, tap the

Learn the basics2-13Customizing your deviceYou can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-inprograms, and installing additio

2-14Chapter 2To change the date and time settings:1. Tap Settings, then the System.2. Tap the Clock icon.3. Make your desired settings.Tap to select a

Learn the basics2-15Selecting sounds and notificationsYour device can remind you of things you have to do in several ways. Forexample, if you have set

2-16Chapter 2Using ASUS LauncherThis program allows you the convenience of classifying your frequentlyused programs, and quickly launching them with j

Learn the basics2-175. Tap Start Menu or Programs to display the default programs in them.NOTE Whatever category is selected, that category will be la

2-18Chapter 2To customize an existing category:1. Tap Editor, then Copy To.2. Tap Name, then Programs (orStart Menu).3. In the Programs screen, tap th

Learn the basics2-19To remove programs from a category:1. Tap Editor, then Remove.2. Tap Name, then any of theexisting categories.3. Tap the program i

ivMyPal A716 specificationsMyPal A716 packageYour package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. Afterunpacking, check the items against the

2-20Chapter 2Adding or removing programsPrograms added to your device at the factory are stored in ROM (Read-Only Memory). You cannot remove this soft

Learn the basics2-215. Double-click the *.exe file.• If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow thedirections on the screen.

2-22Chapter 2To add a program to the Start menu:1. Tap , tap Settings, tap Menus, tap the Start Menu tab, and tap thecheck box for the program. If y

Learn the basics2-231. Tap , then tap Settings.2. Tap the System tab, then tap theMemory icon.3. On the Memory screen, tap theRunning Programs tab.4

2-24Chapter 21. Return to the ASUS programsscreen and tap the ASUSBackup icon.2. Tap the Backup tab on the ASUSBackup screen.3. Tap All Data button to

Learn the basics2-256. The screen shows the status of the backup process. When done, amessage appears indicating that the backup is complete, and show

2-26Chapter 2If you checked the box UserDefined Folders, tap Define tospecify the folders that you wishto include in the backup file, thentap OK.6. Ta

Learn the basics2-27To restore all data:1. Tap , then tap Programs.NOTE If you saved your backup file into a CF memory card, youneed to insert that

2-28Chapter 21. On the ASUS Backup screen, tapPIM Data.2. When prompted, select thestorage device (Flash Disk or CFcard) where you stored yourbackup f

Learn the basics2-291. Tap , then tap Settings.2. Tap the System tab on thebottom of the Settings screen.3. Tap the ASUS Settings icon todisplay th

Get started!1-1Chapter 1Get started!♦♦♦♦♦ Introducing MyPal ... 1-2Front features...

2-30Chapter 2To change the Audio settings:Tap the Audio tab to adjust thevolume, balance, treble, and basssettings.Drag the slider to the left or to t

Learn the basics2-31To change the operation Mode:Tap the Mode tab to display the runningmode of the CPU.The Turbo Mode allows better CPUperformance. I

2-32Chapter 2Tap the Wakeup tab to enable ordisable the wakeup feature. Checkingthe box opposite Turn on powerwhen a program button is pressedto enabl

Learn the basics2-33Bundled programsYour device includes the most common Windows programs and more.To access the bundled programs:1. Tap , then tap

2-34Chapter 2CalculatorTap the Calculator icon to use thecalculator.File ExplorerTap the File Explorer icon to accessyour files. See page 2-12.Microso

Learn the basics2-35MSN MessengerTap the MSN Messenger icon to usethe service. See Chapter 5.Pocket MSNTap the Pocket MSN icon to getconnected to the

2-36Chapter 2Pocket ExcelTap the Pocket Excel icon to createspreadsheet documents. SeeChapter 5.PicturesTap the Pictures icon to view .jpgpictures sto

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-1Chapter 3Microsoft® ActiveSync®♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 3-2What is Activ

3-2Chapter 3IntroductionWhat is ActiveSync®?The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs inMyPal. With ActiveSync, you can sync

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-3Installing ActiveSync®The ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. Tosynchronize information on your device wi

1-2Chapter 1Introducing MyPalThe ASUS® MyPal A716 is truly a good companion wherever you go.Powered by a 400MHz Intel® PXA255 processor, equipped with

3-4Chapter 34. Read the Overview beforeinstalling ActiveSync 3.7 to makesure that you perform theinstallation sequence correctly.5. If you have not in

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-5Synchronizing your deviceConnecting your device to a computerTo connect your device to your computer:1. Place the device on t

3-6Chapter 3Setting up a partnershipImmediately after you have completed the installation, the NewPartnership wizard will start automatically to help

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-7On the CalendarSynchronization Settingswindow, for example, select fromthe options how you wish tosynchronize the appointment

3-8Chapter 3Checking synchronized informationAfter your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, andTasks on your device. You will no

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-9Manually initiating synchronizationOnce you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronizationprocess, you can in

3-10Chapter 3Synchronization optionsThe Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize yoursynchronization settings at any time. You can select

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-11To set synchronization schedule:1. Click on the Schedule tab.2. Select your desiredsynchronization schedule.3. Click OK when

3-12Chapter 3

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-1Chapter 4Microsoft® Pocket Outlook♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 4-2♦♦♦♦♦ C

Get started!1-3• Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you pressthe button quickly. Pressing and holding the button for a few s

4-2Chapter 4IntroductionMicrosoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, andNotes. You can use these programs individually or toge

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-3Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment:1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for theappointment,

4-4Chapter 4Using the summary screenWhen you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. Tochange the appointment, tap Edit.Creating mee

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-5Contacts: Tracking friends andcolleaguesContacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you caneasily fi

4-6Chapter 4Creating contactsTo create a contact:1. Tap , then tap Contacts.2. Tap New to display a blankcontact form.3. Using the input panel, ente

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-7Finding a contactThere are four ways to find a contact.1. On the contact list, enter a contactname in the box under thenav

4-8Chapter 4Tasks: Keeping a to do listUse Tasks to keep track of what you have to do.Creating tasksTo create a task:1. Tap , then tap Tasks.2. Tap

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-95. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a categoryfrom the list. On the task list, you can display

4-10Chapter 4Notes: Capturing thoughts andideasQuickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers withNotes. You can create a written note

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-11Creating notesTo create a note:1. Tap , then tap Notes.2. Tap New to display a blank note.3. Create your note by writin

1-4Chapter 1Side features• Power connector - connects the AC adapter cable. Use this connector ifyou wish to use AC power without the cradle.• Enter b

4-12Chapter 4Inbox: Sending and receiving e-mailmessagesUse Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in one of these ways:• Synchronize e-mail messa

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-13Connecting directly to an e-mail serverIn addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer,you can se

4-14Chapter 4Using the message listThe messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default,the most recently received messages are disp

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-15When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktopcomputer, by default, you will receive messages fr

4-16Chapter 4Composing messagesTo compose a message:1. Tap New.2. In the To field, enter an e-mail or SMS address of one or morerecipients, separating

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-17Managing e-mail messages and foldersThe behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are usingActiveSync, SM

4-18Chapter 4

Companion programs5-1Chapter 5Companion programs♦♦♦♦♦ Pocket Word... 5-2Creating Pocket Word do

5-2Chapter 5The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft®Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC,and M

Companion programs5-32. Tap New to display a blank document.3. Use any of the tools in the input panel to type your text.Type your text hereTap to sel

Get started!1-5Top featuresBottom features• CF card eject button - releases the CF card from the slot.• CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF

5-4Chapter 5To specify save options:1. With the document open, tapTools.2. From the pop-up menu, tap SaveDocument As... to display theSave As screen.3

Companion programs5-5Opening an existing Pocket Word documentPocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file inthe list to

5-6Chapter 5Modes of entering informationYou can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (typing,writing, drawing, or recording), which

Companion programs5-7Writing modeIn writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled linesare displayed as a guide, and the zoom m

5-8Chapter 5Drawing modeIn drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appearas a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen a

Companion programs5-9Pocket ExcelPocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to giveyou easy access to copies of your workbooks.

5-10Chapter 5Saving Pocket Excel documentsTo save an Excel document:When you have finished editing your document, tap OK.By default, your document is

Companion programs5-11To specify save options:1. With the document open, tapTools.2. From the pop-up menu, tap SaveWorkbook As... to display theSave A

5-12Chapter 5Securing your Excel documentIf your workbook contains sensitive or confidental information, you canprotect it with a password.To set a pa

Companion programs5-13Tips for working in Pocket ExcelTake note of the following when working in large worksheets in PocketExcel:• View in full-screen