Asus A686- Manual

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ii Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kep...

Page 3 - iii; Table of Contents; Finding and organizing information; Chapter 4 Microsoft

iii Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................. 1 Introducing MyPal ..................................................................................1Installing and removing the battery ........................................................5Conne...

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iv PowerPoint Mobile ..............................................................................56Pocket MSN ........................................................................................58Windows Media Player for Pocket PC .................................................61Remote Prese...

Page 6 - Package contents; Standard items; • Removable/ rechargeable 1200mAh Li-ion battery; Optional accessories

vi Package contents Your package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A626/A68...

Page 7 - Getting Started; Chapter 1 Getting Started; Power LED; - shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; LCD touch screen; Introducing MyPal; XScale processor, equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 256MB; Front features

Getting Started 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started • Power LED - shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; steady green when the battery is fully charged and the device is connected to an AC power source. • LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive or edit data by tapping on ...

Page 8 - Back features

2 Chapter 1 SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) • 4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. This button allows you to move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up or down, left or right. If ASUS ® MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you may...

Page 9 - Left Side features

Getting Started 3 Right Side features • Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. • Hold key - provides a safety measure to avoid users from accidentally tapping the screen or turning on the device. Move the switch towards the word Hold to turn off the screen and prevent it from ...

Page 10 - Bottom features

4 Chapter 1 • Reset switch - allows you to perform a soft reset in case the device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus on this switch to reset the system. • Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device with an IR port. For a successful ex...

Page 11 - - securely attaches the Pocket PC to the car’s windshield.; Installing and removing the battery; Connecting to a power source

Getting Started 5 The GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only) The GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - holds the Pocket PC. • Gooseneck - securely attaches the Pocket PC to the car’s windshield. Installing and removing the battery NOTE Opening the battery cover automatically turns off the power. There is...

Page 12 - Chapter 1; To use the GPS car kit:

6 Chapter 1 Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To use the GPS car kit: NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use the PDA aside from the window of your car in landscape mode . Horizontal orientation H O L D � � 2 1 3 4 Press latch down 2 1 NOTE The battery can not be charg...

Page 13 - Additional storage; MyPal A626/A686/A696 comes with the standard SD card slot. The SD; Installing and removing SD/; Push the card all the way into the slot until it

Getting Started 7 Additional storage MyPal A626/A686/A696 comes with the standard SD card slot. The SD card slot can be inserted with SD or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b/g, modem, etc. Label Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO card 1. Wit...

Page 14 - The Welcome screen appears when; Activating MyPal; Calibrating and activating your device

8 Chapter 1 Power button 2. The Welcome screen appears when you turn on the device for the first time, or after performing a clean reset. Tap anywhere on the screen to continue. 3. Tap the center of the cross to perform the align screen process. You may have to do this step a few times to properly c...

Page 15 - Basic screens on MyPal; Today screen; first time each day.; the summary of the important information for the day.

Getting Started 9 Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the first time each day. NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays another program, you may return to the Today screen any time by tapping > Today . As shown ...

Page 16 - Start menu; File

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

Page 17 - Entering information; Letter Recognizer, the Block Recognizer, or the Transcriber; Entering text using the Input Panel; To display the system information:; To display the device specifications, tap; Chapter 2 Basics; Viewing system information

Basics 11 Entering information You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways:• Use the input panel to enter text using either the soft keyboard, the Letter Recognizer, the Block Recognizer, or the Transcriber • Write directly on the screen with the stylus• Draw pictures on th...

Page 18 - To use Letter Recognizer:; Write a letter within the writing area.; To type with the soft keyboard:; Word completion feature; To change options on the word; Make your desired changes then tap

12 Chapter 2 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 > Letter Recognizer. 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. ...

Page 19 - Basics; To use Block Recognizer:; Block Recognizer; Transcriber

Basics 13 To use Block Recognizer: With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those used on other devices.1. Tap > Block Recognizer . 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen....

Page 20 - Writing on the screen; To write on the screen:; The screen displays a blank space with

14 Chapter 2 To 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 select a text, tap Menu > Draw . Make sure Draw has no check mark beside it. 3. Drag the stylus across the text you want to select. If you accid...

Page 21 - Tips for getting good writing recognition; recognize the writing again.

Basics 15 If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing.1. Tap and hold the incorrect word. 2. When the pop-up menu appears, tap Alternates to display a list of alternate words for the selection. 3. Tap the word that you wa...

Page 22 - Chapter 2; Drawing on the screen; To edit your drawing:; Tap and hold the selected drawing, then tap an editing command on; Menu; Continue drawing. If your subsequent

16 Chapter 2 Drawing on the screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. To create a dr...

Page 23 - Recording a message; In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also; To create a recording:; You will hear two beeps when you stop recording.

Basics 17 Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either cre...

Page 24 - To use the Help feature:; Tap a link to the topic that you wish to; Using the Search function; To search for information:; Enter the text that you want to find,; To change the recording format:; Select your desired recording format from the; Using the File Explorer; To use the File Explorer to find and organize files:; icon to display the files in your

18 Chapter 2 To 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 Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) provides slightly better sound quality but takes up 50 times more storage space than Mobile Voice recordings. Finding and org...

Page 25 - Changing the date and time; To change the date and time settings:; Customizing your device; programs, and installing additional software.; To see the available options:; or; To change the alarm settings:

Basics 19 Changing the date and time To change the date and time settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon. 2. Under the Time tab, make your desired settings. NOTE Tap the More tab and select Display the clock in the title bar in all programs to display the clock on...

Page 26 - Changing the owner information; To change the owner information:; Key-in the data that you wish to appear; Changing the start menu; To change the menu items:; Check the box opposite the items that you; Setting a password; To set a password for your device:

20 Chapter 2 Changing the owner information To change the owner information: 1. Tap > Settings > Owner Information icon. 2. Key-in the data that you wish to appear on the Today screen. 3. Add notes to the owner information by tapping the Notes tab. 4. Key-in your desired text.5. Tap the Option...

Page 27 - Changing the screen display orientation; To change the screen display orientation:; Select your desired orientation, then tap; Portrait orientation

Basics 21 3. Select the password type, Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric . 4. Key-in a password. If you selected the Strong alphanumeric type of password, you need to key-in the password twice. 5. Tap the Hint tab to create a kind of reminder in case you forget your password. 6. Tap ok when done...

Page 28 - Changing the screen theme; To specify the items to appear on the Today screen:; Changing the button assignments; To change the screen theme:

22 Chapter 2 To enable the ClearType feature: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Clear Type tab. 2. Check the Enable Clear Type box, then tap ok . To change the screen text size: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Text Size tab. 2. Move the slider towa...

Page 29 - To customize the button setttings:; Using Mode Switcher and Task Switcher; To customize Mode Switcher:

Basics 23 To 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. 3. Tap the Advance tab to set options for the key light and hold switch. 4. Tap ok when done. Using Mode Switcher and Task Switcher On the rightmos...

Page 30 - Changing the battery power settings; To change the battery power settings:; tab to customize the settings for the battery to; Setting the backlight; To set the backlight:; Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards

24 Chapter 2 Changing the battery power settings To change the battery power settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Power icon to display the battery power status. This screen shows the detected percentages of the remaining battery power. You may not change the information on this scree...

Page 31 - Changing the audio settings; To change the Audio settings:; desired sound output.; Selecting sounds and notifications; • A light flashes on the device; To set sounds and notifications:; Sounds & Notifications; tab then select the items that you wish to enable.; Notifications; tab and set the event notification details.; To change the Microphone settings:; tab from the audio settings screen.

Basics 25 Changing the audio settings To change the Audio settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Audio icon. 2. Adjust the volume, balance, treble, and bass, and 3D settings by dragging the slider to the left or to the right until you achieve your desired sound output. 3. Tap ok when do...

Page 32 - To change the USB settings:

26 Chapter 2 Changing the wakeup settings 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Wakeup Source icon. 2. Check the boxes of the items to control what functions/conditions will turn on the device’s power. Pressing any one of the function buttons on the front panel wakes up the device. 3. Tap ok w...

Page 33 - Changing the memory settings; To check the storage card memory:; If you wish to free storage card memory, delete some files from the; To display the memory allocation:; Using simple applications; To access the applications:; Tap an icon to launch a specific

Basics 27 Changing the memory settings To check the storage card memory: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Storage Card tab to display the memory information for the selected storage card. 2. If you wish to free storage card memory, delete some files from the storage card. U...

Page 34 - Calculator; Games; Bubble Breaker; Programs; Tap the thumbnail of the picture or video that you wish to open.; to zoom; Solitaire

28 Chapter 2 Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functions. Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games. Bubble Breaker The main objective of this game is to burst all the bubbles. To do so, tap two or more bubbles of the same color that are connected to each other...

Page 35 - to automatically adjust the; To rotate the picture:; Drag the stylus pen over the screen to

Basics 29 To use Auto Correct: • Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust the picture. NOTE Tap Menu > Undo to reverse the last action made. Tap Revert to Saved to reverse all actions done on the picture. 4. Tap Menu > Set as Today Background... to use the picture...

Page 36 - Checking Device Status; A menu opens displaying general; To change Asus Status settings:; ASUS Status; Make the desired selections from; Show Items

30 Chapter 2 Checking Device Status Quickly view essential device information such as storage usage and battery life by using ASUS Status. To open ASUS Status: 1. Tap the ASUS Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen. 2. A menu opens displaying general information about your device. Tap a...

Page 37 - Synchronize and Enhance; Chapter 3; Microsoft; • Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device; to your desktop computer or only when you choose to synchronize.

Synchronize and Enhance 31 Chapter 3 Synchronize and Enhance Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® The Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® is one of the important bundled programs in MyPal. With ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your desktop computer with the information on your device. Synchronization com...

Page 38 - Installing ActiveSync; To install ActiveSync on your computer:; Overview; installation wizard detects it and prompts you with a message.; Next

32 Chapter 3 NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after installing ActiveSync. Make sure that the ActiveSync (high speed) or ActiveSync (low speed) option is selected in Settings > Connections tab > USB Settings . Installing ActiveSync ® on your computer The ActiveSync pr...

Page 39 - Synchronizing your device; Connecting your device to a computer; Connect the other; Setting up a sync relationship; Sync Setup; wizard; To set up a sync relationship:; On the Synchronization Setup

Synchronize and Enhance 33 Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computer 1. Connect the mini USB device plug of the sync cable to the mini USB connector at the left side of your device. 2. Connect the other end of the sync cable to a USB port on your computer. 1 2 Setting up a sync ...

Page 41 - Checking synchronized information; Manually initiating synchronization; To manually initiate synchronization:; to display the ActiveSync screen.

Synchronize and Enhance 35 Checking synchronized information After your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and 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...

Page 42 - Synchronization options; To display the synchronization options:

36 Chapter 3 2. To start synchronization, connect your device to your computer, then tap Sync . To end synchronization, tap Stop . You may synchronize via IR (infrared port) or before changing synchronization settings. To do this, you need to stop synchronization with your computer first. NOTE For m...

Page 43 - Chapter 4; Calendar; events. You can check your appointments in one of several views

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 37 Chapter 4 Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, you can use an e-mail address stored in Contacts to address e-mail messages in Mes...

Page 44 - Creating appointments; To create an appointment:; If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the; see all available fields.; Notes; “Notes” later in this chapter.; ok; to return to Calendar.

38 Chapter 4 Creating appointments To create an appointment: 1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the appointment, 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment . 3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap to select the field. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to ...

Page 45 - synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server.; To create a meeting request:; In the appointment details, hide the input panel, then tap

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 39 Using the summary screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap Edit . Creating meeting requests You can set up meetings with users of Outlook and Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automaticall...

Page 46 - Creating contacts; Contacts; Using the input panel, enter a name and

40 Chapter 4 Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you look for, whether you are at home or on the road. Using the Bluetooth or the infrared port (IR) on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device u...

Page 47 - Using the summary screen; Tapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen. To; Edit; For more information on creating notes,; to return to the contact list when

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 41 Using the summary screen Tapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen. To change the contact information, tap Edit . Contact details Tap to display notes Tap to change contact information 4. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, o...

Page 48 - Finding a contact; There are four ways to find a contact.

42 Chapter 4 Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact. 1. In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the Undo button to the right of the box. 2. Tap Menu > Filter and then select the type...

Page 49 - Tasks; to sort or filter displayed tasks respectively.; Creating tasks; other information by tapping the field

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 43 Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap Menu > Sort by or Filter to sort or filter displayed tasks respectively. Creating tasks To create a task: 1. Tap > Programs > Tasks > Menu > New Task to display a blank task form. 2. Using the inpu...

Page 50 - Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with; to return to the task list when done.

44 Chapter 4 Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. If the note is displayed...

Page 51 - To set the default input mode for entering note text:; if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.; Creating notes; information about using the input panel,

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 45 To set the default input mode for entering note text: 1. Tap > Programs > Notes > Menu > Options . 2. In the Default mode box, select one of the following: • Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note. • Typing if you want to create a ty...

Page 52 - Connecting directly to an e-mail server; Messaging; Synchronizing e-mail messages; During synchronization:; only and the first 100 lines of each message.

46 Chapter 4 Connecting directly to an e-mail server In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server using a modem or network card connected to your device. You need to set up a remote connection to a...

Page 53 - You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 47 and messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed 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...

Page 54 - Reading messages in Inbox; most recently received messages appear on top of the list. Unread

48 Chapter 4 Reading messages in Inbox The messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, the most recently received messages appear on top of the list. Unread messages appear in boldface. Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it. Tap to select the sort order for the messag...

Page 55 - Composing messages; To compose a message:; Enter a subject and compose your message.

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 49 Composing messages To compose a message: 1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen. Tap and move the scroll bar up/down to show or hide the complete message header Tap to send the message Enter the e-mail address here Type your text here 2. In the To field, enter the ...

Page 56 - Managing e-mail messages and folders; To save composed messages:; If you are working offline, the message is moved to the; Outbox

50 Chapter 4 Managing e-mail messages and folders The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4.• If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook will automatically be synchronized with your device. The folders you creat...

Page 57 - Companion Programs; Chapter 5; Word Mobile; Creating Word Mobile documents; To create a new Word document:

Companion Programs 51 NOTE If you tap Menu > Options and choose a template, that template appears with the appropriate text and formatting already provided. Chapter 5 Companion Programs The companion programs consist of Microsoft ® Word Mobile, Microsoft ® Excel Mobile, Microsoft ® PowerPoint Mob...

Page 58 - To specify save options:; to open the; Saving Word Mobile documents; To save a Word Mobile document:

52 Chapter 5 To specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap Menu > File > Save As to open the Save As screen. 2. Type a file name in the Name field. 3. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field, then select a folder where you want to save the file. 4. Tap the down arrow in the Type field...

Page 59 - Opening an existing Word Mobile document; Wrap to Window; to see the entire document.; To zoom in or out of a document:; View

Companion Programs 53 NOTE If you opened an existing Word file, tap Menu > File > Rename/Move... to change the file name, folder and storage location to use for saving the file. You can open only one Word Mobile document at a time. When you open a second document, you will be asked to save the...

Page 60 - Excel Mobile; Creating an Excel Mobile document; Tap New to display a blank worksheet.; Opening an existing Excel Mobile document; to display a list of Excel Mobile

54 Chapter 5 Excel Mobile Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap View > Toolbar . NOTE You can open only one Excel Mobile document at a time; when you open a second document, you will be asked to save t...

Page 61 - Saving an Excel Mobile document; To save an Excel Mobile document:; Tips for working in Excel Mobile

Companion Programs 55 Saving an Excel Mobile document To save an Excel Mobile document: When you have finished editing your document, tap ok . By default, your document is saved as Book1 as the file name. You can change the file name to one that is more descriptive of your document. See the procedur...

Page 62 - PowerPoint Mobile; Opening a PowerPoint presentation file; To open a PowerPoint Mobile file:; where you want to freeze panes. Tap

56 Chapter 5 PowerPoint Mobile PowerPoint Mobile works with Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your PowerPoint presentations. Copy PowerPoint presentation files from your computer to your device and view them on-the-go. Synchronize presentation files in your c...

Page 63 - Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile file; To go to the previous or next slide:; PowerPoint Mobile file. Tap; To zoom in on a slide:; the red box with the stylus pen to go to a specific area on the slide.; Setting show options; Override playback options for all files

Companion Programs 57 Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile file To go to the previous or next slide: 1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of the screen to open the menu. 2. In the menu, tap Next or Previous to go forward or go back in your PowerPoint Mobile file. Tap Go to...

Page 64 - Pocket MSN; To open MSN Messenger:; Signing up in MSN Messenger; To sign in to MSN Messenger service:

58 Chapter 5 Pocket MSN Pocket MSN on your device is an instant messaging program that allows you to:• See who among your contacts is online and chat with them by sending and receiving instant messages. • Access your hotmail account, if you have one, and send and receive e-mails. To use Pocket MSN: ...

Page 65 - MSN Messenger contacts; The MSN Messenger screen shows all of your messenger contacts at a

Companion Programs 59 NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your contacts will show up on your device. MSN Messenger contacts The MSN Messenger screen shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, y...

Page 66 - Chatting with contacts; entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap; Using MSN Hotmail; on the Today screen then tap MSN Hotmail.

60 Chapter 5 Chatting with contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, then tap Send . To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap Menu > Invite , then tap the contact t...

Page 67 - Windows Media Player for Pocket PC; Use Microsoft; Windows Media; and MP3 files on your Pocket PC.

Companion Programs 61 Tap a message to open it Tap to create a new e-mail After selecting a message, choose what you want to do with the e-mail from the menu. Tap to open the menu Enter the recipient’s e-mail address Enter a subject Enter the message Tap to add a recipient from Outlook Contacts Tap ...

Page 68 - Remote Presenter; notebook, and launch the Remote Presenter tool in your PC/notebook.

62 Chapter 5 Tap to view the playlist Tap to play/pause Tap to view in full screen Tap to skip to the beginning of the current file or to the previous file Tap to skip to the next file Tap to decrease/increase volume Tap to mute or enable audio NOTE For more information on using Windows Media Player...

Page 69 - Using Remote Presenter; To connect your Pocket PC to your PC/notebook:; Select the PC or notebook you; To use the Remote Presenter; To use the Remote Presenter, select the file you wish to open. A main

Companion Programs 63 Using Remote Presenter To connect your Pocket PC to your PC/notebook: 1. Tap > Programs > Remote Presenter to launch the application. A reminding message appears, then tap Next. The Pocket PC then automatically scans for all available bluetooth- enabled devices. 2. Select...

Page 71 - Using Internet Explorer Mobile; To launch Internet Explorer Mobile:; Tap any of the Web site buttons to go to a specific site.; Chapter 6; Changing View settings; To change View settings:

Internet Explorer Mobile 65 Use Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages in any of these ways. • During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Internet Explorer on the ...

Page 72 - Mobile Favorites folder; Favorite links; To browse the Internet:; Do one of the following to connect and start browsing:

66 Chapter 6 Mobile Favorites folder Only the items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder on your desktop computer will be synchronized with your device. This folder was created automatically when you installed ActiveSync. Favorite links During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the ...

Page 73 - To create a mobile favorite:; To change the link name, enter a new name in the; Mobile Favorites

Internet Explorer Mobile 67 To create a mobile favorite: 1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools > Create Mobile Favorite . 2. To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box. 3. Click OK . Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your desktop ...

Page 74 - Viewing mobile favorites and channels; To view mobile favorites and channels:; Tap a Favorites page that you wish to view.; Saving device memory

68 Chapter 6 Viewing mobile favorites and channels To view mobile favorites and channels: 1. Tap Menu > Favorites to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap a Favorites page that you wish to view. You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer. ...

Page 75 - Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders

Internet Explorer Mobile 69 Tap the favorite that you wish to view Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. Tap Menu > Favorites > Add/Delete tab. 2. Tap the Add button to show the Add Favorite screen. 3. Type a name for ...

Page 77 - Chapter 7 Get Connected; Connecting to the Internet; To connect to the Internet:

Get Connected 71 Chapter 7 Get Connected You can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at work to do such activities as browse the Internet or intranet, send and receive e-mail and instant messages, and synchronize information using ActiveSync.Connections can be made using a modem...

Page 78 - Modem connections; To set up a modem connection:; If you do not see your company’s URL listed, tap

72 Chapter 7 Connecting to Work 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number , user name , and password . 2. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections . 3. Under My Work Network , set up either a modem, network card, wireless network, or VPN ...

Page 79 - VPN server connections; To set up a VPN server connection:; To create a new VPN server connection, in My Work Network, tap; Proxy server settings

Get Connected 73 2. To create a new connection, in either My ISP or My Work Network , tap Add a new modem connection , then follow the instructions in the New Connection wizard. 3. To view additional information for any screen in the wizard or while changing settings, tap . NOTE To change modem conn...

Page 80 - Network card connections; configure a network card that is compatible with your device.; To set up a network card:; Insert the network card into your device.; To change proxy server settings:

74 Chapter 7 Network card connections Use a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Once connected, you can view the Internet or intranet, or download e-mail. You do not need to create a new connection on your device. For more information, see your network administrator. Make sure ...

Page 81 - Ending a connection; Setting up a WAP gateway; enter the port number. The most common WAP port number is 9201.

Get Connected 75 Ending a connection • When connected via modem or VPN, tap on the navigation bar, then tap Disconnect. • When connected via cable or cradle, detach your device from the cable or cradle. • When connected via Infrared, move the device away from the other computer or device. • When con...

Page 82 - Using dialing rules; Using Terminal Services Client; To connect and have remote access to a computer:

76 Chapter 7 Using dialing rules Additional numbers may need to be dialed depending on your given location when connecting. For example, if you want to dial from work, a 9 prefix must often be dialed, or an area code is needed. To avoid creating a new modem connection for each situation, set dialing...

Page 83 - Limit size of server desktop to fit; option to better fit the program on the device screen.; Navigating within Terminal Services Client; The contents of the window on the computer may be too wide to fit the; Logging off or disconnecting from the; To log off without disconnecting from the computer:; Setting beam options; To set the beam options:

Get Connected 77 3. To run a program from the computer that are specifically sized for use with your Pocket PC, you can select the Limit size of server desktop to fit on this screen option to better fit the program on the device screen. 4. Tap Connect . Navigating within Terminal Services Client The...

Page 84 - Chapter 7; Sending infrared beams; To send a file via infrared beam:; Tap and hold a file to beam, then tap; Done; file transfer is complete.; Receiving infrared beams; To receive a file via infrared beam:; range beams file or data to you, your; Yes

78 Chapter 7 Sending infrared beams To send a file via infrared beam: 1. Tap and hold a file to beam, then tap Beam File... from the pop-up menu. 2. Align the IR ports of the devices so that they are unobstructed and within a close range. If the ports are not aligned, a message appears asking you to...

Page 85 - Bluetooth; it is within the specified range.; Using Bluetooth; • Customize Bluetooth Settings.

Bluetooth ® 79 Chapter 8 Bluetooth ® Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you do not need to line up devices to exchange information through Bluetooth. The...

Page 86 - Bluetooth settings; To configure Bluetooth settings:; Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the; General; • Specify a name that identifies; Services; - allows other Bluetooth devices to have access to files

80 Chapter 8 Bluetooth settings To configure Bluetooth settings: 1. Tap > Bluetooth Settings . 2. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings screen to access and modify various settings. General Allows you to:• Select or create a user profile. • Check the Bluetooth status (ON/OFF). • Turn ...

Page 87 - Bluetooth Connection Wizard; Bluetooth Manager; The Bluetooth Manager allows you to pre-configure, manage, and use; To open the Bluetooth Manager:

Bluetooth ® 81 Bluetooth Connection Wizard The Bluetooth Connection Wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager allows you to pre-configure, manage, and use various types of Bluetooth connections to connect to remote devices. To open the...

Page 88 - Chapter 8; To launch the Bluetooth; Business Card Exchange; To access Business Card Exchange:; Select the action that you wish to make.

82 Chapter 8 NOTE Refer to the device online help for more information on Bluetooth. To launch the Bluetooth Connection Wizard: 1. Tap New from the Bluetooth Manager Menu bar. The Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen appears. 2. Select a type of connection that you want to set up. Tap Next . 3. Follow...

Page 89 - Remote device services; Wireless serial port; to configure the application that will use the serial port.; To configure the Bluetooth Serial Port:

Bluetooth ® 83 Dial-up networking The Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect your Pocket PC to another Bluetooth-enabled device which can access internet through a phone line. Once connected, you can browse the Internet, check/read emails, etc. on your Pocket PC.The Bluetooth device that w...

Page 90 - Bluetooth File Explorer; • View the files and folders on the remote device.; Bluetooth File Explorer menus

84 Chapter 8 Bluetooth File Explorer The Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file transfer connection is established. This feature allows you to do the following:• Navigate the directory structure of the remote device. • View the files and folders on the remote device. • Create new...

Page 91 - - tap the down-arrow and select the folder that contains the file; A list of files in the selected folder

Bluetooth ® 85 To change the remote device folder: 1. To move down in the directory structure of the remote device, tap the New Folder from the main window of Bluetooth File Explorer. 2. To move up in the directory structure of the remote device, tap the down-arrow to the right of the currently sele...

Page 92 - To get a file from the remote device:; Tap and hold the desired file and select; To delete a file from the remote device:; in the confirmation dialog box.; To set a local folder for incoming files:; Use the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to go to your desired

86 Chapter 8 To get a file from the remote device: 1. Select the folder containing the file.2. Tap the file that you wish to get or copy. 3. From the File menu, tap Get . OR Tap and hold the desired file and select Get from the pop-up menu. The file is copied to the local folder listed in the Local ...

Page 93 - Dial via Bluetooth; To dial via Bluetooth:; If your device is paired with more than one cell phone, or if a phone; Send via Bluetooth; To send data via Bluetooth:; Tap and hold the item you wish to send

Bluetooth ® 87 Dial via Bluetooth The Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from the contacts list, and have your paired cell phone dial the contact’s phone number. If a contact has more than one phone number, select the number that you wish to dial. To dial via Bluetooth: 1. On t...

Page 94 - Bluetooth Personal Area Network; personal area network environment.; To set up a Bluetooth personal area network:; Add remote devices to the Bluetooth

88 Chapter 8 Bluetooth Personal Area Network A Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight (8) devices. A Bluetooth personal area network allows you to easily exchange information that normally requires a TCP/IP network. Most chat utilities, multi-player ga...

Page 95 - Setting up High Quality Audio setup or; To join a personal network:; Setting up ActiveSync via Bluetooth; On the Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen, select the name of the

Bluetooth ® 89 Setting up High Quality Audio setup or Hands-free/Headset setup 1. Tap icon > Bluetooth Manager . 2. Tap New > High Quality Audio setup or Hands-free/ Headset setup > Next . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. NOTE Please ensure the Hands-free device y...

Page 97 - From the list of detected wireless; The Internet

Wi-Fi ® 91 Chapter 9 Wi-Fi (A626/A696 only) MyPal A626/A696 comes with a built-in Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi ® ) feature that allows you to connect to wireless local area networks and the Internet. Using the IEEE 802.11b/g standard for wireless LAN, MyPal A626/A696 can connect at speeds of up to 10-17...

Page 98 - To configure a network adapter:; Make your desired changes to the available adapters on the list.; Adding a wireless network; To add a wireless network:; Configure Wireless Networks; Configuring wireless networks; To configure a wireless network:; On the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap on an available

92 Chapter 9 To configure a network adapter: 1. Tap the Network Adapters tab. 2. Make your desired changes to the available adapters on the list. 3. Tap ok when done. 4. After changing the network adapter settings, a message appears instructing you to remove then re-install the network card to have ...

Page 99 - tab to configure the wireless LAN’s; tab to configure other network security settings.

Wi-Fi ® 93 • Tapping > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards . 2. In the Wireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap Add New . 3. In the General tab of the Configure Wireless Network screen, enter the Network name by using the input panel. Then choose whether the wirele...

Page 100 - - shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) to which

94 Chapter 9 The Wi-Fi Manager The Wi-Fi Manager shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks.To open Wi-Fi Manager:• Tap > WLAN Setting. Or, • Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi Manager . T...

Page 101 - IP Info; Renew; Site Survey; icon for easy identification. The network; This tab allows you to define settings for; Setting

Wi-Fi ® 95 IP Info This tab displays the device’s Internet Protocol (IP) information including the host name, domain, DNS server, IP address, etc.In this tab, you can renew the IP address when the wireless network uses the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Tapping the Renew button forces t...

Page 102 - - shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of the wireless

96 Chapter 9 ESSID - shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search. CH - shows the channel used by a wireless device. RSSI - shows the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) transmitted by each wireless network. This information is helpful in determ...

Page 103 - Notices; Appendix Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Notices 97 Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including inte...

Page 104 - Appendix; UL Safety Notices; Replaceable batteries; Operator access with a tool

98 Appendix UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in ...

Page 105 - Checklist of Regulatory Statement

Notices 99 Checklist of Regulatory Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use the device. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could voi...

Page 108 - ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Technical Support Hotline 0800-093-456 (Toll-free call from Taiwan only) Fax +886-2-2895-9254 E-mail http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx Website http://tw.asus.com ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Technical Support Hotline +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-76...

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