Asus MYPAL A636 User Manual

MyPal A636/632Handbook

1-4Chapter 1Side features• Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another devicewith an IR port. For a successful exchange of data, t

7-6Chapter 7Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels:1. Tap Menu > Favorites to display your list of favorites.2.

Pocket Internet Explorer7-7Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite:1. Tap Menu > Favorites > Add/Deletetab.2. Tap the Add

Get connected8-1Chapter 8Get connected♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 8-2♦♦♦♦♦ Connect to the Internet .

8-2Chapter 8IntroductionYou can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at workto do such activities as browse the Internet or intran

Get connected8-3Connect to Work1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator:server phone number, user name, and password.2. Tap

8-4Chapter 8VPN server connectionsA VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as acorporate network, via the Internet. Ask your ne

Get connected8-5Network card connectionsUse a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Onceconnected, you can view the Internet or in

8-6Chapter 8End a connection• When connected via modem or VPN, tap on the navigation bar,then tap Disconnect.• When connected via cable or cradle,

Get connected8-7Use dialing rulesAdditional numbers may need to be dialed depending on your givenlocation when connecting. For example, if you want to

8-8Chapter 8Infrared (IR) connectionSetting beam optionsTo set the beam options:1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab.2. Tap Beam icon to displa

Get started!1-5RESETReset switch Headphone jackSync and power cableconnectorTop features• External antenna cover - covers the external antenna port. I

Get connected8-9Sending infrared beamsTo send a file via infrared beam:1. Tap and hold a file to beam, then tap Beam File... from the pop-upmenu.2. Al

Bluetooth®9-1Chapter 9Bluetooth®♦♦♦♦♦ Introducing Bluetooth®...9-2Bluetooth icon ...

9-2Chapter 9Introducing Bluetooth®Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Deviceswith Bluetooth capabilities can exchange infor

Bluetooth®9-3Bluetooth settingsTo configure the Bluetoothsettings:1. Tap from the lower right corner ofthe Today screen to display theBluetooth menu

9-4Chapter 9ServicesAboutDisplays the Bluetooth™ for Windows® CE (BTW-CE) softwareinformation. Tap the Advanced button to display information about th

Bluetooth®9-5Bluetooth ManagerThe Bluetooth Manager allows you to create, manage, and use Bluetoothto connect to remote devices.To launch the Bluetoot

9-6Chapter 9Bluetooth Connection WizardThe Bluetooth Connection Wizard helps you set up connections withremote Bluetooth devices.To launch the Bluetoo

Bluetooth®9-7Remote device servicesWireless serial portUsing a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical cable serialport connection bet

9-8Chapter 9Dial-up networkingThe Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect to a remotecomputer through a phone line. Once connected, you can b

Bluetooth®9-9Bluetooth File ExplorerThe Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file transferconnection is established.This service feat

1-6Chapter 1The stylusThe stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions ona standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD tou

9-10Chapter 9To 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®9-11To 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

9-12Chapter 9Send via BluetoothYou can conveniently send your Pocket Outlook contacts, calendar items,and tasks individually or collectively to the re

Bluetooth®9-13Dial via BluetoothThe Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from thePocket Outlook contacts list, and have your paire

9-14Chapter 9Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkA Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc networkof up to eight (8) devices. A Blu

Bluetooth®9-15To join a personal network:1. From the Bluetooth Manager,select New > Join a personalnetwork.2. On the wizard screen, select Joina pe

9-16Chapter 9

Using Wi-Fi®10-1Chapter 10Using Wi-Fi®♦♦♦♦♦ Introducing Wi-Fi®... 10-2♦♦♦♦♦ Accessing the Wi-Fi feature ...

10-2Chapter 10Introducing Wi-Fi®MyPal comes with a built-in Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) feature that allowsyou to connect to wireless local area networ

Using Wi-Fi®10-33. From the list of detected wirelessnetworks, select a wireless network toyou want to connect your device.4. Select either The Intern

Get started!1-7Setting up MyPalInstalling and removing the battery1. First, remove the battery cover. Press on the battery cover latch behindthe devic

10-4Chapter 10To configure a network adapter:1. Tap the Network Adapters tab.2. Make your desired changes to theavailable adapters on the list.3. Tap

Using Wi-Fi®10-52. Tap Add New... from the wirelessnetworks field.3. Use the input panel to key-in theNetwork name.4. Select The Internet or Work netw

10-6Chapter 108. The created wireless network isdisplayed in the list of wirelessnetworks.Tap the wireless network to connect.Network associationTo as

Using Wi-Fi®10-7Wi-Fi informationYou can view the Wi-Fi information bytapping , and selecting Wi-FiInformation from the menu.NOTE You can view the Wi

10-8Chapter 10StatusThis field shows the Wi-Fi connection status.• Connected - the station is associated with one wireless LANdevice. This status also

Using Wi-Fi®10-9ESSIDThis column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of thewireless network found in the search.CHThis column shows the c

10-10Chapter 10RSSIThis column shows the Received SignalStrength Indication (RSSI) transmittedby each wireless network. Thisinformation is helpful in

Using Wi-Fi®10-11AboutThis page displays the Wi-Fi utility anddriver version information of your Wi-Fidevice.For updated product information, technica

10-12Chapter 10

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

1-8Chapter 1Connecting to a power sourceIMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device forthe first time.To connect the power adapte

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!1-9Setting up GPSTo receive GPS signalFlip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. You mayrotate the panel as illustrated

1-10Chapter 1Additional storageMyPal A636 comes with the standard SD card slot while MyPal A632 hasan additional mini SD card slot . The SD card slot

Get started!1-11Activating MyPalYou need to properly calibrate and activate your device before using it.This process ensures accurate positioning when

1-12Chapter 1Basic screens on MyPalToday screenNormally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for thefirst time each day.NOTE When th

Get started!1-13Start menuFrom the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and help topics.To display the Start menu, tap the icon from the to

iiCopyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may berepro

Get started!1-17Pop-up menusWith the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. Forexample, you can use the pop-up menu in File Explor

Learn the basics2-1Chapter 2Learn the basics♦♦♦♦♦ Viewing system information ... 2-2♦♦♦♦♦ Entering information ...

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 basics2-3To type with the soft keyboard:1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panelbutton, then tap Keyboard.NOTE For a demonstration,open Note

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

Learn the basics2-5To use Transcriber:With Transcriber, you can use the stylusto write anywhere on the screen as youwould on paper. Unlike LetterRecog

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 handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS®MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC.• Chapter 1 - Get started! ...

2-10Chapter 2To use the Help feature:1. Tap > Help.2. Tap a link to the topic that you wish todisplay.To change the recording format:1. In the no

Learn the basics2-11Customizing your deviceYou can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-inprograms, and installing additio

2-12Chapter 2Changing the Start menusTo change the menu items:1. Tap > Settings, then tap theMenus icon.2. Check the box opposite the itemsthat y

Learn the basics2-13Changing the owner informationTo change the owner information:1. Tap > Settings, then tap theOwner Information icon.2. Key-in

2-14Chapter 2Landscape orientationChanging the screen display orientationTo change the screen display orientation:1. Tap > Settings > System t

Learn the basics2-15To enable the ClearType feature:1. Tap > Settings, then tap theSystem tab.2. Tap the Screen icon to show thescreen options.3.

2-16Chapter 2Changing the button assignmentsTo change the button assignments:1. Tap > Settings, then tap theButtons icon.2. Highlight a button by

Learn the basics2-17To customize the speed of your Up/Down button control:1. Tap the Up/Down Control tab.2. Tap the slider to your desired settings th

2-18Chapter 2Changing the battery power settingsTo change the battery power settings:1. Tap > tap Settings.2. Tap the System tab.3. Tap the Power

Learn the basics2-19Selecting sounds and notificationsYour device can remind you of things you have to do in several ways. Forexample, if you have set

iv• Chapter 8 - Get connected ...8-1This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to theInternet, and for t

2-20Chapter 2To change the Wakeup settings:1. Tap > Settings.2. Tap the Personal tab, then tap theWakeup Source icon.3. Check the boxes of the it

Learn the basics2-21To change the USB settings:1. Tap > Settings.2. Tap the Connections tab, then tapthe USB Settings icon.3. Choose a USB Client

2-22Chapter 2To view the running programs:1. Tap > Settings, then tap theSystem tab.2. Tap the Memory icon, then tap theRunning Programs tab to d

Learn the basics2-23Using simple applicationsYour device includes several simple application that are useful in your day-to-day use of your device.NOT

2-24Chapter 2GamesTap the Games icon to display the available games.Bubble BreakerThe main objective of this game is to burst all the bubbles. To do s

Learn the basics2-25SolitaireThe main objective of this game is to use all the cards in the deck to buildup four suit stacks in ascending order, begin

2-26Chapter 2Pictures & VideosUse Pictures & Videos to view pictures and play back videos of variousformats stored on your device or on a stor

Learn the basics2-27To use Auto Correct•Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust thepicture.NOTE Tap Menu then Undo to r

2-28Chapter 2Checking Device StatusQuickly view essentail device information such as storage usage andbattery life by using Asus Status.To open Asus S

Synchronize and enhance3-1Chapter 3Synchronize and enhance♦♦♦♦♦ Microsoft® ActiveSync®...

vMyPal A636/632 specificationsProcessorOperatingsystemMemoryDisplayBatteryExpansion slotCommunicationAudioSizeWeightIntel® XScale™ PXA272 416MHzMicros

3-2Chapter 3Microsoft® ActiveSync®What is ActiveSync®?The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs inMyPal. With ActiveSync, yo

Synchronize and enhance3-3Installing ActiveSync® on your computerThe ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. Tosynchronize information

3-4Chapter 39. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens.If you have previously installed Microsoft® ActiveSync® in yourcomputer, the installa

Synchronize and enhance3-5A sync relationship is a file that allows you to synchronize yourdevice with your desktop computer. This file is stored on y

3-6Chapter 3Immediately after you set up async relationship, ActiveSyncstarts automatically and initiatesthe first synchronization betweenyour device

Synchronize and enhance3-7Manually initiating synchronizationOnce you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronizationprocess, you can i

3-8Chapter 3Synchronization optionsThe Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize yoursynchronization settings at any time. You can select t

Synchronize and enhance3-9Installing other applicationsThe Companion CD packs a variety of useful applications. You may installsome of the application

3-10Chapter 37. Click Pocket PC Applications todisplay the entertainment programsthat you can install on your device,then click Details for installati

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook5-1Chapter 5Microsoft® Pocket Outlook♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 5-2♦♦♦♦♦ C

viPackage contentsYour package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. Afterunpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure th

5-2Chapter 5IntroductionMicrosoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, andMessaging. You can use these programs individually or

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook5-3Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment:1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for theappointment,

5-4Chapter 5Using the summary screenWhen you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. Tochange the appointment, tap Edit.Creating mee

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook5-5ContactsContacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you caneasily find the information you look for,

5-6Chapter 5Creating 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 Outlook5-7Finding a contactThere are four ways to find a contact.1. In the contact list, enter a contactname in the box under thenav

5-8Chapter 5TasksUse Tasks to keep track of what you have to do.Creating tasksTo create a task:1. Tap , then tap Tasks.2. Tap New to display a blank

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook5-95. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a categoryfrom the list. On the task list, you can display

5-10Chapter 5NotesQuickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers withNotes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook5-11Creating notesTo create a note:1. Tap , then tap Notes.2. Tap New to display a blank note.3. Create your note by writin

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

5-12Chapter 5MessagingUse Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages in one of theseways:• Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or M

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook5-13Connecting directly to an e-mail serverIn addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer,you can se

5-14Chapter 5When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktopcomputer, by default, you will receive messages from the last five

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook5-15Reading messages in InboxThe messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, themost recently received mess

5-16Chapter 5Composing messagesTo compose a message:1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen.Tap to show or hide thecomplete message headerTap to s

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook5-17To address your e-mail to several recipients, type the e-mail addressesseparated by a semicolon. A semicolon is automatic

5-18Chapter 5Managing e-mail messages and foldersThe behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are usingActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP

Companion programs6-1Chapter 6Companion programs♦♦♦♦♦ Word Mobile ... 6-2Creating Pocket Word d

6-2Chapter 6The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft®Pocket Excel, Microsoft® PowerPoint Mobile, MSN Messenger, andWindows

Companion programs6-32. Tap New on the Menu bar to display a blank document.3. Use any of the tools in the input panel to type your text.Saving Word M

1-2Chapter 1Introducing MyPalThe ASUS® MyPal A636/A632 is truly a good companion wherever you go.Powered by a 416MHz Intel® XScale PXA272 processor, e

6-4Chapter 6To specify save options:1. With the document open, tapMenu.2. From the pop-up menu, tap File,then tap Save As... to display theSave As scr

Companion programs6-5Opening an existing Word Mobile documentWord Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file inthe list to

6-6Chapter 6Excel MobileExcel Mobile works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to giveyou easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can c

Companion programs6-7Creating an Excel Mobile documentTo create a new Excel document:1. Tap , tap Programs, tap ExcelMobile.2. Tap New to display a

6-8Chapter 6To specify save options:1. With the document open, tap Menu,then tap File.2. From the pop-up menu, tap SaveAs... to display the Save As sc

Companion programs6-9Tips for working in Excel MobileTake note of the following when working on large worksheets in PocketExcel:• View in full-screen

6-10Chapter 6PowerPoint MobilePowerPoint Mobile works with Microsoft PowerPoint on your desktopcomputer to give you easy access to copies of your Powe

Companion programs6-11Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile fileTo go to the previous or nextslide:1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap thearrow on the lower

6-12Chapter 6Viewing a custom showCustom shows are presentations, usually a group of slides, within apresentation that are meant only for a specific a

Companion programs6-13MSN MessengerMSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program thatallows you to:• See who among your contacts is onl

Get started!1-3• Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from thedevice.• 4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow

6-14Chapter 6Signing upTo sign in to MSN Mesenger service:NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktopcomputer, your contacts will show up on

Companion programs6-15Working with contactsThe MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at aglance, divided into Online and Not Onlin

6-16Chapter 6Chatting with contactsTap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the textentry area at the bottom of the screen, or

Companion programs6-17Windows Media Player for Pocket PCUse Microsoft® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audioand video files that ar

6-18Chapter 6

Pocket Internet Explorer7-1Chapter 7Internet Explorer Mobile♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 7-2♦♦♦♦♦ Usi

7-2Chapter 7IntroductionUse Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages in anyof these ways.• During synchronization with your desktop

Pocket Internet Explorer7-32. Tap Menu > Home to display theInternet Explorer Mobile with links tosome useful Web sites.3. Tap any of the Web site

7-4Chapter 7Mobile Favorites folderOnly the items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder on your desktopcomputer will be synchronized with your dev

Pocket Internet Explorer7-54. If you want to download thepages that are linked to themobile favorite you just created,in Internet Explorer on thedeskt