ASUSTeK Computer A632 ASUS MYPAL A632 POCKET PC User Manual A636 632 Front Matter
ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS MYPAL A632 POCKET PC A636 632 Front Matter
USERS MANUAL
MyPal A636/632
Handbook
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Contents at a glance
This handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS
®
MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC.
•Chapter 1 - Get started! .............................................1-1
This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A636/632 Pocket
PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will
familiarize you with its many features.
•Chapter 2 - Learn the basics .....................................2-1
This chapter will teach you the basic functions in MyPal A636/
632. You will learn how to enter, find, and organize
information, customize the device, and use the bundled simple
applications.
•Chapter 3 - Synchronize and enhance .....................3-1
This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
to
synchronize your device with your desktop computer. To
further enhance your device, refer to the instructions on how to
install other applications from the Companion CD.
•Chapter 5 - Microsoft® Pocket Outlook.....................5-1
This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft
®
Pocket
Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging.
•Chapter 6 - Companion programs ............................6-1
This chapter includes information on Pocket Word, Pocket
Excel, MSN Messenger, and Windows Media Player for
Pocket PC.
•Chapter 7 - Pocket Internet Explorer ........................7-1
This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet
Explorer, Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive
service.
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•Chapter 8 - Get connected ........................................8-1
This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the
Internet, and for transferring data using infrared (IR).
•Chapter 9 - Bluetooth
®........................................................................
9-1
This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth
feature built-in the device.
•Chapter 10 - Using Wi-Fi
®.............................................................
10-1
This chapter provides information on using the Wi-Fi
®
feature
built-in the device.
•Appendix - Notices ................................................... A-1
This part includes the safety notices and regulations.
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MyPal A636/632 specifications
Processor
Operating
system
Memory
Display
Battery
Expansion slot
Communication
Audio
Size
Weight
Intel
®
XScale™ PXA272 416MHz
Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile™ 5.0
128MB Flash ROM
64MB SDRAM
(107MB user accessible)
3.5-inch, brilliant transflective TFT LCD
65,000 Full-color, 16-bit display
QVGA, 240x320 resolution with Touch Pad
1300 mAh removable/rechargeable (A636)
removable (A632) Li-ion battery
One slot (A636) SD card slot (SDIO/SD/
MMC) Dual slot (A632) SD card slot (SDIO/
SD/MMC) and mini SD
WLAN 802.11b (A636) ; USB 1.1 ;
Wi Fi
®
; Bluetooth
®
v1.2 (A632 factory
option) ; Infrared 115.2 Kbps
3.5 mm stereo
122 mm x 73.2 mm x 18.65 mm (L x W x H)
175 grams (with battery)
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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 A636/632
•Cradle
•USB sync cable
•AC adapter/power cable
Input : 100V ~ 240V
Output : 5V 2.4A 10W
•1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery
•Stylus
•Protection case
•Microsoft
®
Companion CD
•Bonus CD
•Handbook
•Quick Start Guide
•Warranty card
Optional accessories
•Stylus
•Car charger
•Leather protection case
•Traveling USB sync cable
•Traveling USB host cable
•Traveling serial cable
•AC adapter/power cable (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE)
•GPS solution kit
•Bluetooth
®
GPS solution kit
•Extension battery (1800 mAh)
Get started!
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Chapter 1
Get started!
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♦Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2
Front features........................................................................... 1-2
Back features ........................................................................... 1-3
Side features ............................................................................ 1-4
Top features ............................................................................. 1-5
Bottom features........................................................................ 1-5
The stylus................................................................................. 1-6
GPS car mount kit .................................................................... 1-6
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♦♦
♦Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-7
Installing and removing the battery .......................................... 1-7
Connecting a power source ..................................................... 1-8
Setting up GPS ........................................................................ 1-9
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♦Additional storage .............................................. 1-10
Installing and removing SD/MMC/SDIO card......................... 1-10
Installing and removing mini SD card (A632 only) ................. 1-10
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♦Activating MyPal ..................................................1-11
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♦♦
♦Basic screens on MyPal..................................... 1-12
Today screen.......................................................................... 1-12
Menu bar ................................................................................ 1-12
Start menu ............................................................................. 1-13
Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-13
1-2
Chapter 1
Introducing MyPal
The ASUS
®
MyPal A636/A632 is truly a good companion wherever you go.
Powered by a 416MHz Intel
®
XScale PXA272 processor, equipped with
64MB SDRAM and 128MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile
®
5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything
you need in your pocket!
MyPal A636 comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allows you to connect
to wireless LAN and Internet. MyPal A636 has a single SD card slot,
whereas MyPal A632 comes with dual slots: SD and mini SD slots.
•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.
•Bluetooth/GPS/Wi-Fi LED - lights up blue when the Bluetooth
®
feature
is on (MyPal A636 only); lights up yellow green when GPS is on; lights up
red when Wi-Fi is on (MyPal A636 only).
•LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive or edit data
by tapping on it. The screen lumination is increased or decreased by
changing the backlight settings.
Front features
Speaker
Launch button
LCD touch screen
Notes button
Calendar button
Mode Switcher button
Contacts button
4-way Navigaition
button
Power LED Bluetooth/Wi-Fi LED
Get started!
1-3
•Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the
device.
•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.
•Launch button - functions like the enter/return key on a keyboard. Press
once to launch a selected program, list folders contents, or open a file.
•Contacts button - opens your contacts list at any tiime.
•Calendar button - opens the Calendar program at any time.
•Mode Switcher button - allows you to switch between Today, Windows
media and Rotate screen.
•Notes button - opens the Notes program at any time.
Back features
•Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen.
•GPS antenna - used as a signal receiver that pinpoints your exact
location. This information is retrieved from satellites. Flip open this panel
when using the GPS. If signal reception is not strong enough, you can
connect an external antenna to the socket on the top side of this panel.
•Battery cover - provides protection to the battery compartment of the
device.
HOLD
Stylus
GPS antenna
Hold latch
Battery cover
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Chapter 1
Side features
•Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device
with an IR port. For a successful exchange of data, the IR port of both
devices must be properly aligned and facing each other within the IR
communication range.
•Mini SD slot (A632 only) - accommodates a mini SD memory card.
•Hold - 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 turning back on even
when you tap the screen or press a button. Move the switch towards the
opposite direction to disable this feature.
NOTES As a precaution, the Power button is automatically disabled
when you remove the Back cover. You can only turn on the
power when the back cover is installed to the unit.
The Back cover is removable, and allows you to remove or
replace the main battery. Refer to section “Setting up MyPal”
on page 1-7 for instructions.
Infrared (IR) Port
mini SD
Mini SD card slot
(MyPal A632 only)
Get started!
1-5
RESET
Reset switch Headphone jack
Sync and power cable
connector
Top features
•External antenna cover - covers the external antenna port. If the GPS
signal is weak, connect an external antenna to the port.
•SD card slot - accommodates an SD memory card, MMC memory card
or an SDIO interface card (e.g. 802.11b, camera, barcode scanner, etc.)
•Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press
the button quickly. Press and hold the button for a few seconds to turn
the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery power.
Bottom features
SD
SD card slot
(SD/SDIO/MMC)
Power button
External antenna coverStylus
•Headphone port - connects a headphone.
•Sync and power cable connector - connects to the 26-pin female
connector on the cradle. If you are not using the cradle, connect the 26-
pin USB sync cable directly to this connector to synchronize your device
with your computer.
•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.
NOTE To perform a
hard reset
, press and hold the power button
while you press the tip of the stylus on the reset switch. A
hard reset restores the original configuration of your device
and erases all data. Back up your data before performing
a hard reset!
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Chapter 1
The stylus
The stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions on
a standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD touch screen to
open programs or execute commands.
•Tap. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select
options.
•Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select
text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
•Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions
available for that item. From the pop-up menu, tap the action that you
wish to perform.
The GPS car-mount kit
The GPS car-mount kit includes:
• GPS cradle - holds and securely attaches the device to the car’s windshield.
• Car power cord - supplies DC power the device through the car lighter socket.
mini SD
HOLD
To remove the stylus, slide it out from
the compartment.
To store the stylus, slide it back into the
compartment.
Get started!
1-7
Setting up MyPal
Installing and removing the battery
1. First, remove the battery cover. Press on the battery cover latch behind
the device, then slide down the battery cover to remove it.
2. Position and insert the right side of the battery with its contacts
matching the 4-pin connector on the right side of the compartment.
Then press the left side of the battery to completely fit into the
compartment.
NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled
when you remove the battery cover. The device cannot be
turned on while the battery cover is still detached.
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
3. To remove, flip up the left edge of the battery to remove it from the
compartment.
4. Place the battery cover on top of the opening at the back of the device
making sure that the 4 notches match the 4 notches on the device.
Then slide the battery over upward until you hear a click. When you
hear the click, this means that the battery cover is securely locked into
place.
HOLD
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Chapter 1
Connecting to a power source
IMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device for
the first time.
To connect the power adapter and charge the battery
1. Connect the power cable to the jack on the sync cable adapter.
2. Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable to the 26-pin
connector at the bottom of the device.
3. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.
NOTE As soon as the power cable is connected to a power source,
the battery will start charging and the power LED will show a
steady red light. See page 2-25 on how to display the battery
power status.
2
13
AC adapter/ Power cable
26-pin device plug
Sync cable adapter
USB sync cable
Get started!
1-9
Setting up GPS
To receive GPS signal
Flip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. You may
rotate the panel as illustrated below.
To use the GPS car-mount kit
1. Mount the GPS cradle onto the car’s
windshield, then place the device on the
cradle.
2. Connect the car power cord to the power
jack at the lower left side of the mount
cradle.
3. Plug the other end of the car power cord to
the cigarette lighter socket.
SD
SD
NOTE If the GPS signal reception is weak, purchase and use an
external antenna. Flip open the antenna cover that is above
the panel, then plug in the external antenna to the antenna
port.
NOTE The GPS cradle can be freely
rotated.
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Chapter 1
Additional storage
MyPal A636 comes with the standard SD card slot while MyPal A632 has
an additional mini SD card slot . The SD card slot can be inserted with SD
(Secure Digital) or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of
various functionalities including 802.11b, camera, scanner, etc.
SD
Label
1. Flip open the mini SD card slot cover.
2. With the label side (usually the side
with the card manufacturer’s name)
face up, and the barcode/serial
number side face down, insert the
card into the mini SD card slot
located on the left side of the
device.
3. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely.
4. To remove, press the card slightly until it ejects out. You may then
safely remove the card.
Installing and removing SD/MMC/SDIO card
1. With the label side (usually the side with the card
manufacturer’s name) face up, and the barcode/
serial number side face down, insert the card into
the SD card slot located on top of the device.
2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits
completely. If properly installed, the SD or MMC
card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.
SDIO cards usually have an extended part that
protrudes over the slot edge.
3. To remove, press the card slightly until it ejects
out. You may then safely remove the card.
NOTE An SD/MMC/SDIO/mini SD card fits only
in one orientation, and slides smoothly
into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT
force the card into the slot!
Installing and removing mini SD card
(for A632 only)
Label side
Get started!
1-11
Activating MyPal
You need to properly calibrate and activate your device before using it.
This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and
selecting menus.
Calibrating and activating your device
1. Press the power button.
SD
Power button
2. The Welcome screen appears when you
turn on the device for the first time, or
after performing a hard reset. Tap
anywwhere 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
calibrate.
NOTE To launch the Align Screen
function at any time, tap , tap
Settings, then the System tab.
Tap the Screen icon, then the
Align Screen button.
4. Follow the succeeding on-screen
instructions.
5. Tap anywhere on the Complete screen
when you are done with the alignment and settings. You are now ready
to use your device.
NOTE To perform a hard reset, press
and hold the power button while
you press the tip of the stylus on
the reset switch.
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Chapter 1
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 the icon. Then from the Start menu, tap
Today.
As shown in the sample below, the Today screen lets you see at a glance
the summary of the important information for the day.
From the Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus to
display the details. See “Chapter 2: Learn the basics” on how to modify the
current tasks or activities, or to add new items or information.
Menu bar
At the bottom of the screen of a program is the Menu bar. You can use the
menus and buttons on the Menu bar to perform tasks in programs.
NOTE The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you
are using.
Tap to set up or change network or modem connections
Tap to open the start
menu and to choose
from the available
programs
Tap to adjust the volume or mute all sounds
Tap to see the date, time, your next
appointment, and the battery level
Tap to change the date and time
Your day at a glance
Tap to open a menu where you can see common
device status and settings (such as backlight
setting, battery level, memory usage, and more)
Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait
orientation
Tap to display the Bluetooth® menu
Tap to display the Wi-Fi® menu (MyPal A636 only)
Tap to open the Calendar
program Tap to open the Contacts
program
Get started!
1-13
Start menu
From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and help topics.
To display the Start menu, tap the icon from the top of the screen.
Pop-up menus
With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. For
example, you can use the pop-up menu in File Explorer to delete, copy,
or beam an item.
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 stylus, and tap
the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu without
performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.
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.
Tap to open a recently used program
Tap to open a program
Tap to open the Programs menu
Tap to open the Settings menu
Tap to display the Help topics
Tap and hold until the
pop-up menu appears
Tap the action that you
wish to perform
Tap outside the pop-up menu to
close it without performing an
action
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Pop-up menus
With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. For
example, you can use the pop-up menu in File Explorer to delete, copy,
or beam an item.
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 stylus, and tap
the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu without
performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.
Tap and hold until the
pop-up menu appears
Tap the action that you
wish to perform
Tap outside the pop-up menu to
close it without performing an
action
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.
Learn the basics
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Chapter 2
Learn the basics
♦♦
♦♦
♦Viewing system information ................................ 2-2
♦♦
♦♦
♦Entering information ............................................ 2-2
Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2
Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-6
Drawing on the screen ............................................................. 2-8
Recording a message .............................................................. 2-9
♦♦
♦♦
♦Finding and organizing information ................. 2-10
Using the Search function ...................................................... 2-10
Using the File Explorer............................................................2-11
♦♦
♦♦
♦Customizing your device ....................................2-11
Changing the date and time ................................................... 2-12
Changing the Start menus ..................................................... 2-12
Changing the owner information ............................................ 2-13
Setting a password ................................................................ 2-13
Changing the screen display orientation ................................ 2-14
Changing the screen theme ................................................... 2-16
Changing the button assignments ......................................... 2-16
Setting the backlight............................................................... 2-17
Changing the battery power settings ..................................... 2-18
Selecting sounds and notifications......................................... 2-19
Changing the audio settings .................................................. 2-19
Changing the memory settings .............................................. 2-21
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♦♦
♦Using simple applications ................................. 2-23
Calculator ............................................................................... 2-23
Games ................................................................................... 2-24
Pictures .................................................................................. 2-26
Checking Device Status ......................................................... 2-28
2-2
Chapter 2
Entering information
You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways:
•Use the input panel to enter text using the soft keyboard or the Letter
Recognizer
•Write directly on the screen with the stylus
•Draw pictures on the screen
•Speak into the device microphone to record a message
•Use the Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
to synchronize or copy information from
your desktop computer to your device
Entering text using the Input Panel
Use the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your device.
You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using the Letter
Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the
characters appear as typed text on the screen.
To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow
next to the Input Panel button to see your options.
Viewing system information
Your device allows you to easily display the built-in specifications.
NOTE You can not change the information you see in the system
information screens.
To display the system information:
1. Tap > Settings > System tab > System Information icon
2. To display the device specifications, tap Device Info tab. This will
display various information such as the device ID, system memory, and
wireless capabilities.
5. Tap the Version tab to view other information about the device.
Learn the basics
2-3
To type with the soft keyboard:
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel
button, then tap Keyboard.
NOTE For a demonstration,
open Notes.
2. Tap the keys with the stylus to enter
information.
Word completion feature
When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your device
anticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel.
When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the
insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to
anticipate.
To change options on the word completion feature:
1. Tap then tap Settings.
3. Tap Personal tab then tap Input.
5. Tap Word Completion tab.
6. Make your desired changes.
Select an input method
Tap to show or hide the input panel
Tap to display the input method options
Tap here if this is the word you wish to use
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Chapter 2
To use Block Recognizer:
With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar
to those used on other devices.
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel
button, then tap Block Recognizer.
2. Write a letter in the box.
When you write a letter, it is
converted to a typed text that
appears on the screen. For
instructions and a demonstration on
using the Block Recognizer, tap the
question mark next to the writing
area.
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 the arrow next to the Input Panel
button, then tap Letter Recognizer.
2. Write a letter in the box.
When you write a letter, it is
converted to a typed text that
appears on the screen. For
instructions and a demonstation on
using the Letter Recognizer, tap the
question mark next to the writing
area.
Learn the basics
2-5
To use Transcriber:
With Transcriber, you can use the stylus
to write anywhere on the screen as you
would on paper. Unlike Letter
Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you
can write a sentence or additional
information. Pause after writing and let
Transcriber convert the written
characters to typed characters.
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel
button, then tap Transcriber.
2. Write anywhere on the screen.
For instructions and demonstration
on using Transcriber, with
Transcriber open, tap the question
mark in the lower right corner of the
screen.
To edit typed text:
1. Select the text that you wish to edit using either one of the following:
•drag the stylus over the text
•tap twice to select a word
•tap three times to select a paragraph
2. Tap Menu on the Menu bar and select an action, or use one of the
tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
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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. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text to select it.
If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Menu, then Undo Ink and
try again. You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to
deselect it, then dragging the stylus across the screen.
3. Tap Menu on the Menu bar then select an action, or use one of the
tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
To convert writing to text:
•Tap Menu on the Menu bar then tap Tools > Recognize.
To select a zoom level:
•Tap Menu > Zoom . From the list, tap a zoom percentage.
Writing on the screen
In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the
Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use the stylus to
write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit
and format what you have written and convert the writing to text at a later
time.
To write on the screen:
1. Open the Notes program then tap
New on the Menu bar.
2. The screen displays a blank space
with lines to help you write.
3. Write your text.
NOTE Some programs that
accept writing may not
have the Pen button.
See the documentation
for that program to find
out how to switch to
writing mode.
Learn the basics
2-7
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 want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the
menu to return to the original writing.
Tips for getting good writing recognition
•Write neatly.
•Write on the line and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of
the “t” and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused
with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line.
•For better recognition, try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the
Tools menu.
•Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so
that the device can easily tell where the words begin and end.
•Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as
accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted.
•If you add writing to a word to change it after the word has been
recognized, the writing that you added will be included when you try to
recognize the writing again.
Tap to return to your
original writing
Or, tap the word that
you want to use
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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 drawing:
1. Use the stylus to make a stroke that extends over three lines on the
screen. A drawing box appears around the stroke.
NOTE If the drawing does not cross over three lines, the drawing
box does not appear.
2. Continue drawing. If your
subsequent strokes extend outside
the box, you will notice that the
drawing box expands to enclose all
the strokes.
NOTE To easily work on or view
your drawing, change the
zoom level by tapping
Menu then Zoom and
selecting your desired
zoom.
To edit your drawing:
1. Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle
appears. To select multiple drawings, drag to select the drawings you
want.
2. Tap and hold the selected drawing, then tap an editing command on
the pop-up menu or tap a command on the Menu.
3. Resize the drawing by and dragging a selection handle to your desired
size.
The drawing box indicates the
boundaries of the drawing
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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 create a standalone
recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the
recording in a note, open the note first. In the Inbox program, you can add
a recording to an e-mail message.
To create a recording:
1. Tap > Programs > Notes.
2. Tap Menu from the Menu bar then select View Recording Toolbar to
display the recording toolbar.
3. Hold your device with the microphone near your mouth or other source
of sound.
4. Tap the Record button (red button) to begin recording. To stop
recording, tap the Stop button. You will hear two beeps when you stop
recording.
5. The new recording appears in the Notes list, or as an embedded icon.
To play the recording, tap it from the list, or if embedded in a note, tap
the speaker icon.
Indicates an embedded recording
Tap to begin recording
Tap to stop recording
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To use the Help feature:
1. Tap > Help.
2. Tap a link to the topic that you wish to
display.
To change the recording format:
1. In the note list, tap Menu > Options.
2. Tap the Global Input Options link.
3. Tap the Options tab.
4. Tap the down arrow on the Voice recording format box to display the
available options.
5. Select your desired format then tap OK when done.
NOTE Compared to other settings, the Pulse Code Modulation
(PCM) provides slightly better sound quality but takes up 50
times more storage space tham Mobile Voice recordings.
Finding and organizing information
The Search and Help features on your device helps you quickly locate
information.
Using the Search function
To search for information:
1. Tap > Help > Search.
2. Enter the text that you want to find,
select a data type, then tap Search to
start the search. To quickly find
information that is taking up space on
your device, select Larger than 64 KB
in Type.
Type a word to find
Tap to search for the word Topics found containing
the searched word
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Customizing your device
You can customize your device by adjusting the settings, using the built-in
programs, and installing additional software.
To see the available options:
1. Tap > Settings to display the Settings screen.
2. Tap the Personal or System tab on the bottom of the screen.
NOTE Tap and hold the slider on the right side of the screen to
display other Settings icons.
Using the File Explorer
To use the File Explorer to find and organize files:
1. Tap > Programs.
2. In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in
your device.
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Changing the Start menus
To change the menu items:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the
Menus icon.
2. Check the box opposite the items
that you wish to appear on the Start
Menu.
3. Tap OK.
Changing the date and time
To change the date and time settings:
1. Tap > Settings > System tab.
2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon.
3. 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 the top right
corner of the screen all the time.
To change the alarm settings:
1. Tap > Settings > System tab.
2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon, then tap the Alarm tab.
3. Make your desired settings.
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Changing the owner information
To change the owner information:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the
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 Options tab, then select the
items that you wish to appear
onscreen whenever you turn on the
device. Tap OK when done.
Setting a password
To set a password for your device:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the
Password icon.
2 Check the box Prompt if device
unused, then select the period from
the available options by tapping the
down arrow.
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.
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Landscape orientation
Changing the screen display orientation
To change the screen display orientation:
1. Tap > Settings > System tab.
2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options.
3. Select your desired orientation, then tap OK.
Portrait orientation
Sets the screen display to portrait or landscape orientation
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To enable the ClearType feature:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the
System tab.
2. Tap the Screen icon to show the
screen options.
3. Tap the Clear Type tab.
4. Check the Enable Clear Type box,
then tap OK.
To change the screen text size:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the System tab.
2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options.
3. Tap the Text Size tab.
4. Move the slider toward the Smallest or Largest until you attain your
desired text size. Tap OK.
Smaller text Larger text
NOTE The slider is set on the middle by default.
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Changing the button assignments
To change the button assignments:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the
Buttons icon.
2. Highlight a button by tapping on it.
3. Tap the down arrow to display the
programs that you can assign to the
button.
4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to change other
button assignments.
5. Tap OK when done.
Changing the screen theme
To change the screen theme:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the Today icon.
2. Select your desired theme from the available options.
or
Check the box Use this picture as the background, then tap Browse
to select an image from your picture files.
3. Tap OK when done.
To specify the items to appear on the Today screen:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the Today icon.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Check the box opposite your desired items. Tap OK when done.
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To customize the speed of your Up/Down button control:
1. Tap the Up/Down Control tab.
2. Tap the slider to your desired settings then tap OK when done.
NOTE Tap the Advance tab to set options for the key light and hold
switch.
Setting the backlight
To set the backlight:
1. Tap > Settings.
2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
Backlight icon.
3. Adjust the display brightness by
dragging the slider towards Dark or
Bright until you achieve your desired
screen brightness.
4. Tap the Advance tab and customize
the backlight settings when using
battery power and AC power.
6. Tap OK when done.
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Changing the battery power settings
To change the battery power settings:
1. Tap > tap Settings.
2. Tap the System tab.
3. Tap the 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 screen.
4. Tap the Advanced tab to customize
the settings for the battery to
conserve power.
5. Tap the CPU Mode tab to set the
processing power to use when using
programs.
•Maximum allows better CPU
performance. Set to this mode when
playing games or playing video.
However, setting to Turbo mode may
reduce the battery life.
•Normal allows for a normal CPU
speed and more stable performance.
Set to this mode when listening to
MP3 audio files or for applications
that do not require very fast CPU
speed.
•Power Save sets the CPU to a lower
speed. This mode has a lower CPU
performance but extends the battery
life. Set to this mode when using text
based applications such as Word, Excel, etc.
For automatic power saving, check the box opposite Auto. This mode
adjusts the CPU speed depending on the program that you are
running.
6. Tap OK when done.
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Selecting sounds and notifications
Your device can remind you of things you have to do in several ways. For
example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due
date, or an alarm in Clock, you will be notified in any of the following ways.
•A message box appears on the screen
•A sound is played (you can select the type of sound)
•A light flashes on the device
To set sounds and
notifications:
1. Tap > Settings.
2. Under Personal tab, tap the Sounds
& Notifications icon > Sounds tab
then select the items that you wish to
enable.
4. Tap the Notifications tab and set the
event notification details.
5. Tap OK when done.
Changing the audio settings
To change the Audio settings:
1. Tap > Settings.
2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
Audio icon to display the audio
settings screen.
3. Adjust the volume, balance, treble,
and bass, and stereo settings by
dragging the slider to the left or to the
right until you achieve your desired
sound output.
4. Tap OK when done.
NOTE Tap the Default button to restore the default audio settings.
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To change the Wakeup settings:
1. Tap > Settings.
2. Tap the Personal tab, then tap the
Wakeup Source icon.
3. 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.
4. Tap OK when done.
To change the Microphone and Speaker settings:
1. Tap the Advance tab from the audio
settings screen.
2. In MIC Gain Control, choose either
to manually adjust the gain control
or let the device automatically adjust
the recording volume. Adjust the
volume to high or low by dragging
the slider to the left or to the right.
NOTE Tap Load Default to
revert to the default
settings.
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To change the USB settings:
1. Tap > Settings.
2. Tap the Connections tab, then tap
the USB Settings icon.
3. Choose a USB Client Function.
•RNDIS - (Remote Network Driver
Interface Specification) lets you send
and receive data using the device
when connected to another device.
•Serial - enables the USB connection
between your desktop computer and
the device. Use this to transfer files
from your computer to the device.
•Mass Storage - turns your device
into a mass storage unit similar to a SCSI disk such as a thumbdrive.
4. Tap OK when done.
Changing the memory settings
To display the memory allocation:
1. Tap > Settings.
2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
Memory icon to display the memory
allocation screen.
3. Tap OK when done.
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To view the running programs:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the
System tab.
2. Tap the Memory icon, then tap the
Running Programs tab to display a
list of currently running programs.
3. If you wish to free some system
memory currently used by the
running programs, select a program
then tap Stop.
To stop all running programs, tap
Stop All.
To check the storage card memory:
1. Tap > Settings, then tap the
System tab.
2. Tap the Memory icon, then tap the
Storage Card tab to display the
memory information for the selected
storage card.
3. If you wish to free storage card
memory, delete some files from the
storage card. Use the File Explorer
to delete files. See page 2-11 for
information.
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Using simple applications
Your device includes several simple application that are useful in your day-
to-day use of your device.
NOTE The major applications that came with the Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile
®
5.0 are discussed in other chapters.
To access the applications:
1. Tap > Programs.
2. Tap an icon to launch a specific
application program.
Calculator
Tap the Calculator icon to use basic
calculator functions.
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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 jawbreakers of the same color that are connected to each
other. The more bubbles you burst at a time, the higher your score.
NOTE For details on the game rules, see the Help information on
your device.
To play Bubble Breaker:
1. Tap the Bubble Breaker icon to
display a new game.
If you wish to reset the game, tap
Game, then tap New Game.
2. Tap Game, then tap Options to
display the Options screen. Make
your desired changes, then tap OK
to return to the game.
3. Tap Info, then tap Statistics to:
- view your scores
- set the screen orientation
- reset your scores
4. Tap OK when done.
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Solitaire
The main objective of this game is to use all the cards in the deck to build
up four suit stacks in ascending order, beginning with the aces.
NOTE For details on the game rules, see the Help information on
your device.
To play Solitaire:
Tap the Solitaire icon to display a new
game. If you wish to reset the game, tap
Menu, then tap New Game.
To change Solitaire options:
1. Tap Menu > Options to display the game options. Make your
desired changes.
2. Tap the Card Back tab to select a card design.
3. Tap OK when done.
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Pictures & Videos
Use Pictures & Videos to view pictures and play back videos of various
formats stored on your device or on a storage card. You can then send
them to your friends, view a slideshow of your pictures, play back the
video or set a picture as background on the Today screen.
Refer also to the online help on your device for more information on using
this feature.
To use Pictures:
1. Tap > Programs.
2. Tap the Pictures & Videos icon to
launch the application.
3. Tap the thumbnail of the picture or
video that you wish to open.
4. When the picture or video appears
on the screen, use the menus and
tools on the Menu bar to edit your
picture or play back the video.
5. Tap Menu, then tap Beam picture...
if you wish to send the picture to
another device with IR port.
or
Tap Menu, then tap Set as Today
Wallpaper... to use the picture as
your wallpaper in the Today screen.
NOTE Tap Send on the Menu
bar to attach the picture
to an e-mail.
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To use Auto Correct
•Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust the
picture.
NOTE Tap Menu then Undo to reverse the last action made. Tap
Revert to Saved to reverse all actions done on the picture.
To rotate the picture
•Tap Menu > Edit > Rotate from the
Menu bar. Each tap of Rotate turns
the picture 90 degrees clockwise.
To crop the picture
1. Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Crop.
2. Drag the stylus pen over the screen
to select the part of the picture you
want to retain.
3. Tap inside the crop box to crop the
picture.
To save the picture
•Tap Menu > Save As in order to save the changes after editing the
picture.
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Checking Device Status
Quickly view essentail 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
an item to access more options for
that particular item.
To change Asus Status settings
1. Tap the Asus Status icon at the
lower right corner of the screen then
tap Setting...
2. Make the desired selections from the
available items. You can remove
items from the Asus Status menu by
clearing the box beside the item in
System Status.
3. Tap OK to make the changes.
NOTE If you clear the box beside the Show system status icon,
the Asus Status icon will not show. To make the Asus Status
icon appear again, Tap > Settings. Under the System
tab, tap Asus Status icon.
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Synchronize and enhance
♦♦
♦♦
♦Microsoft® ActiveSync®...................................................................... 3-2
What is ActiveSync
®
? ............................................................... 3-2
Installing ActiveSync
®
on your computer .................................. 3-3
♦♦
♦♦
♦Synchronizing your device .................................. 3-4
Connecting your device to a computer .................................... 3-4
Setting up a partnership ........................................................... 3-4
Checking synchronized information ......................................... 3-6
Manually initiating synchronization .......................................... 3-7
Synchronization options ........................................................... 3-8
♦♦
♦♦
♦Installing other applications ................................ 3-9
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Microsoft® ActiveSync®
What is 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
compares the data on your device with your desktop computer and
updates both computers with the most recent information.
For example:
•Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your device with
Microsoft Outlook data on your desktop computer.
•Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your
device and desktop computer. Your files are automatically converted to
the correct format.
NOTE By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all
types of information. Use the ActiveSync options to turn
synchronization on or off for specific information types.
With ActiveSync, you can also:
•Back up and restore your device data
•Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop
computer
•Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization
mode. For example, you can synchronize continually while connected to
your desktop computer or only when you choose to synchronize.
•Select which information types are synchronized and control how much
data is synchronized. For example, you can choose to synchronize your
appointments of the past two weeks only, appointments older than two
weeks are not synchronized.
For more information about using ActiveSync:
1. Start ActiveSync on your desktop computer.
2. From the Activesync menu bar, click Help then on Microsoft
ActiveSync Help.
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Installing ActiveSync
®
on your computer
The ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. To
synchronize information on your device with your computer, you must also
install ActiveSync on your computer. Install ActiveSync from the
Companion CD that came with your product package.
NOTE Before starting the ActiveSync installation, make sure that
you have Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
installed on your computer. If
you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
from
the Companion CD. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook
2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to the Outlook
bundled in the Companion CD.
To install ActiveSync on your computer:
1. Turn on your computer and monitor.
IMPORTANT Do not connect your device to your computer until you
have finished installing ActiveSync.
2. Place the Companion CD into the optical drive of your computer. The
CD autoruns and displays the initial screen, then the Main Menu from
which you can start the installation.
3. Click on Start Here from the Main Menu.
4. Read the Overview before installing ActiveSync to make sure that
you perform the installation sequence correctly.
5. If you have not installed Outlook, install it now. Click Install Outlook
and follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.
6. Click Download Connection Wizard and read the overview to see if
you require the wizard. Follow the screen instructions to install the
wizard on your computer. Return to the Main Menu when done.
7. Click Install ActiveSync, then click Install.
8. When prompted, select Run this program from its current location
then click OK.
or
Click Open to launch the wizard that will guide you through the
installation.
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9. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens.
If you have previously installed Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
in your
computer, the installation wizard detects it and prompts you with a
message.
Click Next to continue installing and replace the current version.
Click Cancel to quit and keep the current version.
10. Wait until the wizard finishes copying all the necessary files, and
updates your system.
NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after
installing ActiveSync. Proceed to the section “Synchronizing
your device” below the page for instructions.
Synchronizing your device
Connecting your device to a computer
1. Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable to the 26-pin
connector at the bottom of your device.
2. Connect the other end of the sync cable to a USB port on your
computer.
12
Setting up a sync relationship
Immediately after you have completed the installation, the Sync Setup
wizard will start automatically to help you establish a sync relationship and
customize your synchronization settings. At this point, you can decide
exactly which types of information you would like to synchronize with your
computer.
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A
sync relationship
is a file that allows you to synchronize your
device with your desktop computer. This file is stored on your
desktop computer. An additional file that enables your desktop
computer to recognize your device is stored on your device.
To set up a sync relationship:
1. On the Synchronization Setup
Wizard screen, click Next.
2. Select the type of information that
you wish to synchronize. Click
Next. If you wish to customize a
synchronized item, highlight the
item then click Settings.
On the Calendar Synchronization
Settings window, for example,
select from the options on how
you wish to synchronize the
appointments on your device with
your computer. Click OK.
4. Click Finish to complete the sync
relationship setup.
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Immediately after you set up a
sync relationship, ActiveSync
starts automatically and initiates
the first synchronization between
your device and your computer.
Refer to the succeeding sections
for more details on
synchronization.
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 on your device was copied to your computer.
NOTE Open Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer to see the
details of copied information from your device.
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Manually initiating synchronization
Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization
process, you can initiate synchronization from your device at any time.
To manually initiate synchronization:
1. Tap , Programs, then tap the ActiveSync icon to display the
ActiveSync screen.
2. To start synchronization, connect your device to your computer, then
tap Sync.
To end synchronization, tap Stop.
NOTE You may synchronize via IR (infrared port) or before
changing synchronization settings. To do this, you need to
stop synchronization with your computer first.
For more information on synchronization:
Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help.
Connection status
Tap to stop/start synchronization Tap to change synchronization settings
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Synchronization options
The Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize your
synchronization settings at any time. You can select the items to
synchronize, set the synchronization schedule, and specify the
synchronization rules.
To display the synchronization options:
•From the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer, click on the
Options icon, or
•From the menu bar, click on Tools, then Options.
1. Check the box beside the item that
you wish to synchronize.
2. Highlight a checked item then click on
Settings to specify synchronization
options for the item.
For example, highlight Calendar then
click on Settings to display the
Calendar Synchronization Settings
window. Customize the available
settings, then click OK when done.
3. Do the same for the other checked
items.
To select items to synchronize:
4. Click OK when done.
NOTE You cannot set the options for unchecked items.
To set synchronization schedule:
1. Click on the Schedule tab.
2. Select your desired synchronization schedule.
3. Click OK when done.
To specify synchronization rules:
1. Click on the Rules tab.
2. Select your desired settings from the available options.
3. Click OK when done.
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Installing other applications
The Companion CD packs a variety of useful applications. You may install
some of the applications directly from the CD and download other
available applications from the Internet.
To install applications from the Companion CD:
1. Place the Companion CD into the
optical drive of your computer.
2. From the Main Menu, click Enhance
Your Experience.
3. Read the Overview for the important
notes.
4. Click Mobility to display the available
items.
5. Click Pocket PC Applications to
display the mobility programs that you
can install on your device, then click
Details for installation instructions.
6. Click Entertainment to display the
available items.
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7. Click Pocket PC Applications to
display the entertainment programs
that you can install on your device,
then click Details for installation
instructions.
8. Click Desktop Applications to display
the entertainment programs that you
can install on your computer, then
click Details for installation
instructions.
Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook
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Chapter 5
Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook
♦♦
♦♦
♦Introduction........................................................... 5-2
♦♦
♦♦
♦Calendar ................................................................ 5-2
Creating appointments ............................................................. 5-3
Using the summary screen ...................................................... 5-4
Creating meeting requests ....................................................... 5-4
♦♦
♦♦
♦Contacts ................................................................ 5-5
Creating contacts ..................................................................... 5-6
Using the summary screen ...................................................... 5-6
Finding a contact...................................................................... 5-7
♦♦
♦♦
♦Tasks...................................................................... 5-8
Creating tasks .......................................................................... 5-8
Using the summary screen ...................................................... 5-9
♦♦
♦♦
♦Notes.................................................................... 5-10
Creating notes.........................................................................5-11
♦♦
♦♦
♦Messaging ........................................................... 5-12
Synchronizing e-mail messages ............................................ 5-12
Connecting directly to an e-mail server.................................. 5-13
Reading messages in Inbox................................................... 5-15
Composing messages ........................................................... 5-16
Managing e-mail messages and folders ................................ 5-20
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Chapter 5
Introduction
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 Messaging.
Using ActiveSync
®
, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook
or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer with your device. You
can also synchronize this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange
server. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the changes you
mode on your device and desktop computer or server and updates both
computers with the latest information. For information on using ActiveSync,
see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer.
You can switch to any of the Pocket Outlook programs by tapping .
Calendar
Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other
events. You can check your appointments in one of several views
(Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily switch views using the
View menu.
NOTE You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing
the first day of the week, by tapping Menu then Options.
Tap to display or edit the
appointment details
Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook
5-3
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 on the Menu bar then tap 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 change them.
5. Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the input panel to
see all available fields.
6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a
recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section
“Notes” later in this chapter.
7. When done, tap OK to return to Calendar.
Tap to select from a predefined text
Tap to select from previously
entered locations
Tap to specify the time of appointment
Tap to specify the date of appointment
Tap to add notes to the appointment
NOTE If you select Remind me in an appointment, your device will
remind you according to the options set in , Settings,
Personal tab, Sounds & Notifications.
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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 use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook and
Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatically and
sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your
e-mail server.
To create a meeting request:
1. Tap Menu, tap Options then tap the Appointments tab to indicate
how you want meeting requests sent.
2. If you send and receive e-mail messages through ActiveSync, select
ActiveSync.
To schedule a meeting:
1. Create an appointment.
2. In the appointment details, hide the input panel, then tap Attendees.
3. From the list of e-mail addresses you have entered in Contacts, select
the meeting attendees.
The meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the Outbox
folder. For more information on sending and receiving meeting
requests, see Calendar and Messaging online help on the device.
Appointment details
Notes/additional information
on the appointment
Tap to change details of the appointment
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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 infrared port (IR) on the device, you can quickly share
Contacts information with other device users.
NOTE To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap
Menu then Options.
Tap and enter part of a name
to quickly find it on the list
Tap to select the category of
contacts you want to display
Tap to display additional phone
numbers and email addresses
Tap to display or edit the contact details
Tap to create a new contact
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Creating contacts
To create a contact:
1. Tap , then tap Contacts.
2. Tap New to display a blank
contact form.
3. Using the input panel, enter a
name and other contact
information. You will need to scroll
down to see all available fields.
4. To assign the contact a category,
scroll to and tap Categories, then
select a category from the list. On
the contact list, you can display
the contacts by category.
Using the summary screen
Tapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen. To
change the contact information, tap Edit.
5. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a
recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section
“Notes” later in this chapter.
6. Tap OK to return to the contact list when done.
Contact details
Tap to display notes
Tap to change contact information
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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 button to the right of the box.
2. Tap Menu then Filter and select
the type of contact that you wish to
display. To show all contacts again,
select All Contacts. To view a
contact not assigned to a category,
select No Categories.
3. To view the names of companies
your contacts work for, in the
contact list, tap Menu >View By >
By Company. The number of
contacts that work for that company
will be displayed to the right of the
company name.
4. Tap , tap Help, then tap Search.
Enter the contact name, select
Contacts for the type, and tap
Search.
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Tasks
Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do.
Creating tasks
To create a task:
1. Tap , then tap Tasks.
2. Tap New to display a blank task
form.
3. Using the input panel, enter a
description.
4. Enter a start date and due date,
or enter other information by
tapping the field first. If the input
panel is open, you will need to
hide it to see all available fields.
Indicates high priority
Tap and hold to display a
pop-up menu of actions
Tap to create a new task
Tap to display or edit
the task details
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5. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a category
from the list. On the task list, you can display tasks by category.
6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a
recording. For more information on creating notes, see the section
“Notes” later in this chapter.
7. Tap OK to return to the task list when done.
Using the summary screen
Tapping a task on the task list displays a summary screen. To change the
task details, tap Edit.
TIP To quickly create a task with
only a subject, tap Entry Bar on
the Tools menu. Tap Tap here
to add a new task and enter
your task information.
Task details
Tap to show or hide the task details
Notes/additional information on the task
Tap to change the task details
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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, it will be
created as a standalone recording.
You may change the default Notes options including the writing mode,
template, file storage, and record button action.
To change the Notes options:
1. Tap , tap Programs, then tap
Notes.
2. Tap Menu, then Options... to
display the options screen.
3. Make your desired changes.
4. Click OK.
Tap to change the sort order of the list
Tap to open a note or play a recording
Tap to create a new note or recording
Tap and hold to display a
pop-up menu of actions
Tap an action for the item
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Creating notes
To create a note:
1. Tap , then tap Notes.
2. Tap New to display a blank note.
3. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more
information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the
screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2.
Tap to show or hide
the input panel
Tap to save the note and
return to the Notes list
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Messaging
Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages in one of these
ways:
•Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft
Outlook on your desktop computer
•Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail
server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network
Synchronizing e-mail messages
You can e-mail messages as part of the general synchronization process.
You will need to enable mail synchronization in ActiveSync. For more
information on enabling mail synchronization, see the ActiveSync online
help on your desktop computer.
During synchronization:
•Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on
your desktop computer to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on your device.
By default, you will receive messages from the past five days only and
the first 100 lines of each message.
•E-mail messages in the Outbox folder on your device are transferred to
Exchange or Outlook, then send from those programs.
•E-mail messages in subfolder must be selected in ActiveSync on your
desktop computer in order to be transferred.
NOTE You can also synchronize e-mail messages with your desktop
computer from a remote location. For more information on
connecting your device, see Chapter 8.
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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 network or an ISP, and a
connection to your e-mail server. For more information, see Chapter 8.
When you connect to the e-mail server, new messages are downloaded to
the device Inbox folder, messages in the device Outbox folders are sent,
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 also deleted from the e-mail server the next
time you connect based on the settings you selected in ActiveSync.
You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and
respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are
sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space in your device.
When working offline, once you have downloaded new message headers
or partial messages, you can disconnect from the e-mail server and decide
which messages to download completely. The next time you connect,
Inbox downloads the complete messages you have marked for retrieval
and sends the messages you have composed.
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When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop
computer, by default, you will receive messages from the last five days
only, the first 100 lines of each new messages, and file attachments of less
than 100KB in size. The original messages remain on the e-mail server or
your desktop computer.
You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your
next synchronization or e-mail server connection. In the message list, tap
and hold the message that you want to retrieve. On the pop-up menu, tap
Mark for Download. The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual
indications of message status.
You can specify your downloading preferences when you set up the
service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at
any time.
•Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For
more information, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer.
•Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on your
device. Tap Tools then Options. On the Service tab, tap the service that
you wish to change. Tap and hold the service and select Delete to
remove a service.
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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 messages
Tap and hold to display a
pop-up menu of actions
Tap to connect, and to send/receive e-mail
Tap to connect to the selected service
Tap to select the service, and the
folder that you wish to display
Tap to return to the message list
Tap to delete this message
Tap to reply to or forward this message
Tap to view the next message
Tap to view the previous message
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Composing messages
To compose a message:
1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen.
Tap 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 e-mail
address of your recipient. You may
either type the e-mail address or
select a name from the Contacts list
by tapping “To”.
If you wish to send a copy of your
e-mail to other recipients, use the
stylus pen to scroll up to display the
Cc: and Bcc: lines in the message
header.
The addresses in the To: and Cc:
can be viewed by all recipients.
The addresses in the Bcc: are
hidden from the recipients.
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To address your e-mail to several recipients, type the e-mail addresses
separated by a semicolon. A semicolon is automatically added
between e-mail addresses if you select from your Contacts list.
All the names in the Contacts list with e-mail addresses appear in the
e-mail address book.
3. Compose your message then tap Send.
Using preset messages
To enter preset or frequently used
messages, tap Menu then My Text from
the command bar and select your
desired message.
Editing or adding preset messages
To edit or add preset messages:
1. Tap Menu from the command bar to
display the menu.
2. Tap My Text to display a list of preset
messages then tap Edit My Text
Messages.
3. Select a message to change.
or
Select a blank line from the bottom
of the list, then type your customized
message.
4. Tap OK when done.
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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 sunchronized with your device. The folders you create
and the messages you move will then be mirrored on the server. For
example, if you move two messages from the Inbox folder to a folder
named Family, and you have designated Family for synchronization, the
server creates a copy of the Family folder and copies the messages into
that folder. You can then read messages while away from your desktop
computer.
•If you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder.
•If you use POP3 and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created,
the link is broken between the messages on the device and their copies
on the mail server. The next time you connect, the mail server will see
that the messages are missing from the device Inbox and delete them
from the server. This prevents you from having duplicate copies of a
message, but it also means that you will no longer have access to
messages that you move to folders created from anywhere except the
device.
•If you use IMAP4, the folders you create and the e-mail messages you
move are mirrored on the server. Therefore, messages are available to
you anytime you connect to your mail server, whether it is from your
device or desktop computer. This synchronization of folders occurs
whenever you connect to your mail server, create new folders, or
rename/delete folders when connected.
Saving composed messages
If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and
will be sent the next time you connect.
If you do not wish to send the message immediately, tap OK after
composing the message to save it to the Drafts folder.
When you are ready to send the message, open the Drafts folder and tap
the message. Tap Send to send the message.
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Companion programs
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♦Word Mobile .......................................................... 6-2
Creating Pocket Word documents ........................................... 6-2
Saving Pocket Word documents .............................................. 6-3
Opening an existing Pocket Word document ........................... 6-5
Modes of entering information ................................................. 6-6
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Creating Pocket Excel documents ......................................... 6-10
Opening an existing Pocket Excel document..........................6-11
Saving Pocket Excel documents.............................................6-11
Securing your Excel document .............................................. 6-13
Tips for working in Pocket Excel ............................................ 6-14
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Signing up .............................................................................. 6-16
Working with contacts ............................................................ 6-17
Chatting with contacts ............................................................ 6-18
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The companion programs consist of Microsoft
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Pocket Word, Microsoft
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Pocket Excel, Microsoft
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PowerPoint Mobile, MSN Messenger, and
Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC.
To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the
menu, then tap the program that you wish to open.
Pocket Word
Word Mobile works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give
you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new
documents on your device, or you can copy documents from your desktop
computer to your device. Synchronize documents between your desktop
computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date content in
both locations.
Use Word Mobile to create documents, such as letters, meeting minutes,
or trip reports.
1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Word
Mobile to launch the application.
If you have existing Microsoft
Word or Word Mobile documents
in your device, a list of the
documents appears.
Creating Word Mobile documents
To create a new Word document:
NOTE If you selected a template for new documents in the Options
dialog box, that template appears with the appropriate text
and formatting already provided.
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2. 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 Mobile documents
To save a Word Mobile document:
When you have finished editing your document, tap OK.
The document is saved using the first line as file name if you did not
specify a file name. For example, if your first line in the document has the
words Bits-n-Pieces, these words appear in your Word documents list.
Type your text here
Tap to select an input method
Tap to show or hide the input panel
Tap to save and close your document
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To specify save options:
1. With the document open, tap
Menu.
2. From the pop-up menu, tap File,
then tap Save As... to display the
Save As screen.
3. Change the file name by simply
typing a new one in the Name
field.
4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder
field to select a folder where you
wish to place the file.
NOTE If you do not wish to change the document format, but would
like to change the file name, folder, and location of your
document, tap Menu from the Menu bar then tap File. Tap
Rename/Move... from the pop-up menu to make your
changes.
5. Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format.
6. Tap the down arrow in the Location field to indicate the location of
your saved file, either in the main memory of your device, or in a
storage card, if available.
7. Tap OK when done.
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Opening an existing Word Mobile document
Word Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in
the list to open. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a
file in the list, then select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.
NOTE You can open only one Word Mobile document at a time;
when you open a second document, you will be asked to
save the first document first.
Tap to select the folder you want to display
Tap to change the sort order of the list
Tap to open a document
Tap to create a new document
Viewing documents
If you are opening a Word document created on a desktop computer,
select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire
document.
To change the zoom option:
1. Tap View, then tap Zoom.
2. Select your desired percentage.
Select a higher percentage to enter text and lower one to see more of
your document.
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Excel Mobile
Excel Mobile works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to give
you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new
workbooks on your device, or you can copy workbooks from your desktop
computer to your device. Synchronize workbooks between your desktop
computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date contents
in both locations.
Use Excel Mobile to create workbooks, such as expense reports and
mileage logs.
Excel Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in
the list to open. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a
file in the list, then select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.
Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas,
functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap View, then tap
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 the first.
Cell contents appear here
as you type, or when you
select the cell
Tap to access view options
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Creating an Excel Mobile document
To create a new Excel document:
1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Excel
Mobile.
2. Tap New to display a blank
document.
If you selected a template for new
documents in the Options dialog
box, that template appears with the
appropriate text and formatting
already provided.
Opening an existing Excel Mobile document
If you have previously created Excel Mobile documents, a list of the
documents appear after you tap the Excel Mobile icon.
To open an existing Excel document:
1. Tap , tap Programs, tap Excel Mobile to display a list of Excel
Mobile files.
2. Tap the file that you wish to open.
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 file name. You can
change the file name to one that is more descriptive of your document.
See next section for saving options.
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To specify save options:
1. With the document open, tap Menu,
then tap File.
2. From the pop-up menu, tap Save
As... to display the Save As screen.
3. Change the file name by simply
typing a new one in the Name field.
4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder
field to select a folder where you wish
to place the file.
5. Tap the down arrow in the Type field
to select a file format.
You can save the document you
create or edit in a variety of formats.
6. Tap the down arrow in the Location field to indicate the location of
your saved file, e.g. main memory, flash disk, or storage card, if
available.
7. Tap OK when done.
To rename/move a file:
1. With the document open, tap Menu,
then tap File.
2. From the second pop-up menu, tap
Rename/Move... to display the
Rename/Move screen.
3. Change the file name in the Name
field.
4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder
field to select a folder where you wish
to move the file.
5. Tap the down arrow in the Location
box to select the folder location.
6. Tap OK when done.
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Tips for working in Excel Mobile
Take note of the following when working on large worksheets in Pocket
Excel:
•View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as
possible. Tap View, then tap Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap
Restore.
•Show and hide window elements. Tap View, then tap the elements to
show or hide.
•Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to
freeze panes. Tap View, then tap Freeze Panes. You might want to
freeze the top and leftmost panes in a worksheet to keep the row and
column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet.
•Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View, then
tap Split. Drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap
View, then tap Remove Split.
•Show and hide rows and columns. To hide a row or column, select a
cell in the row or column that you want to hide. Tap Menu, tap Format,
tap Row or Column, and tap Hide. To show a hidden row or column, tap
Menu, tap Edit then tap Go To, and type a reference that is in the hidden
row or column. Tap Menu, tap Format, tap Row or Column, and tap
Unhide.
For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap , then tap Help.
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PowerPoint Mobile
PowerPoint Mobile works with Microsoft PowerPoint on your desktop
computer to give you easy access to copies of your PowerPoint
presentationss. Copy PowerPoint presentation files from your desktop
computer to your device and view them on-the-go. Synchronize
presentation files in your desktop computer and your device so that you
have the most up-to-date contents in both locations.
NOTE You can only view PowerPoint presentation files in this
device.
Opening a PowerPoint presentation file
If you have previously copied PowerPoint Mobile presentation files into the
device, a list of the documents appear after you tap the PowerPoint Mobile
icon.
To open a PowerPoint Mobile file:
1. Tap , tap Programs, then tap
PowerPoint Mobile to display a list
of PowerPoint Mobile files.
2. Tap the file you wish to open.
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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 Slide to
immediately go to a specific slide in your
presentation.
NOTE While viewing a PowerPoint
file, you can also tap thhe
screen to go to the next slide.
To zoom in on a 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 Zoom In. In the lower-
right side of the screen, drag the red
box with the stylus pen to go to a
specific area on the slide.
3. Tap the magnifying glasses to zoom in
or zoom out of the slide. Tap Fit to
Screen to fit the slide to the whole
screen.
NOTE When you are in a vieww other
than Fit to Screen, the menu is
not available.
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Viewing a custom show
Custom shows are presentations, usually a group of slides, within a
presentation that are meant only for a specific audience.
To view a custom show:
1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of
the screen to open the menu.
2. Tap Custom Show then select the custom show you want to view.
Setting show options
Set how you want to view PowerPoint Mobile files.
To set show options:
1. While viewing a PowerPoint file, tap the arrow on the lower-left side of
the screen to open the menu.
2. Tap Show Options. In the Orientation tab, select the slideshow
orientation you want to use.
3. Tap the Playback tab. Tap Override playback options for all files if
you do not want to use the embedded settings of a PowerPoint file that
you created in your desktop computer.
4. Select your desired options. When done, tap OK.
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MSN Messenger
MSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program that
allows you to:
•See who among your contacts is online
•Send and receive instant messages
•Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts
To use MSN Messenger:
You must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a
Microsoft Exchange e-mail account.
You must have a Passport to use the MSN Messenger Service. If you
have a Hotmail
®
or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Once you
have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or Microsoft Exchange account,
you are ready to set up your account.
Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at http://www.passport.com.
Get a free Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at http://www.hotmail.com.
To launch MSN Messenger:
1. Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Messenger..
OR
Tap , tap Programs, tap Pocket MSN, then tap MSN Messenger.
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Signing up
To sign in to MSN Mesenger service:
NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop
computer, your contacts will show up on your device.
1. Tap Menu then tap Sign in... from
the menu.
OR
Simply tap the Tap here to sign
in area.
2. In the sign-in screen, enter your
e-mail address and password.
Tap Sign In.
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Working with contacts
The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a
glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view,
while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact from
chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu.
To see others online without being seen, tap My Status in the Tools menu
and select Appear Offline.
If you block a contact, you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked
contact’s list. To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap
Unblock on the pop-up menu.
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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
Invite in the Tools menu, then tap the contact that you want to invite.
NOTE To switch back to the main window without closing a chat, tap
the Contacts button. To go back to your chat window, tap
Chats and select the person whom you were chatting with.
To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the
message under the text entry area. For more information on using MSN
Messenger, tap , then tap Help.
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Windows Media Player for Pocket PC
Use Microsoft
®
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio
and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap , then tap Windows Media.
Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop computer to copy
digital audio and video to your Pocket PC. You can play Windows Media
and MP3 files on your Pocket PC.
For more information on using Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap
, then tap Help.
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Pocket Internet Explorer
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Internet Explorer Mobile
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♦Introduction........................................................... 7-2
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♦Using Internet Explorer Mobile ........................... 7-2
Changing View settings ...................................................... 7-3
Browsing the Internet ......................................................... 7-3
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♦Mobile Favorites folder ........................................ 7-4
Favorite links ...................................................................... 7-4
Mobile Favorites ................................................................. 7-4
Viewing mobile favorites and channels .............................. 7-6
Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders ..................... 7-7
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Introduction
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 desktop computer.
•Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network and browse the
Web. To do this, you need to create the connection first. See Chapter 8
for information on creating a connection.
When connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and
programs from the Internet or intranet.
Using Internet Explorer Mobile
You can use Internet Explorer Mobile to browse mobile favorites and
channels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting to
the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a
network connection to browse the Web.
To launch Internet Explorer Mobile:
1. Tap , then Internet Explorer
to display the Mobile Services
from MSN.
Tap to see Menu options
Tap to go back to previous page
New Pocket MSN services
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2. Tap Menu > Home to display the
Internet Explorer Mobile with links to
some useful Web sites.
3. Tap any of the Web site buttons to go
to a specific site.
Changing View settings
To change View settings:
1. Tap Menu > View then select view
options. Tap Full Screen, for example,
to set explorer window to full-screen
mode. To disable full-screen mode, tap
and Hold anywhere on the explorer,
then select Full Screen again.
3. Tap Zoom to see another pop-up for
selecting your desired text size
display.
Browsing the Internet
To browse the Internet:
1. Set up a connection to your ISP or corporate network using
Connections. See Chapter 8 for details.
2. Do one of the following to connect and start browsing:
•Tap Favorites on the Menu Bar, then tap the favorite that you wish to
view.
•Enter the Web address in the Address Bar that you want to visit then
tap Go.
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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 Mobile Favorites
folder on your desktop computer is synchronized with Internet Explorer
Mobile on your device. Both computers are updated with changes made to
either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as
a mobile favorite, only the link will be downloaded to your device, and you
will need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content. For more
information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop
computer.
Mobile Favorites
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later on your desktop
computer, you can download mobile favorites to your device.
Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your device so
that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and
desktop computer.
Use the Internet Explorer plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile
favorites quickly.
To create a mobile favorite:
1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop
computer, click Tools then 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 computer.
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4. If you want to download the
pages that are linked to the
mobile favorite you just created,
in Internet Explorer on the
desktop computer, click Favorites
> Mobile Favorites, then right-
click a specific mobile favorite
item, then click Properties. In the
Download tab, specify the
number of links deep you want to
download. To conserve device
memory, go only one level deep.
5. Synchronize your device and your
desktop computer. Mobile
favorites that are stored in the
Mobile Favorites folder in Internet
Explorer are downloaded to your
device.
NOTE You will need to manually download content or set a schedule
to keep the information updated on your desktop computer
and device.
Before synchronizing with your device, in Internet Explorer on
your desktop computer, click Tools then Synchronize. You
will see the last time content was downloaded to the desktop
computer, and you can manually download content if needed
or set a schedule to automatically update contents. To set a
schedule to update a specific mobile favorite, select a specific
mobile favorite from the list then click Properties button. On
the Schedule tab, you can set the mobile favorite to use a
specific schedule to update its content.
You can add a button to the Internet Explorer toolbar for
creating mobile favorites. In Internet Explorer on your desktop
computer, click View, Toolbars, and Customize.
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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. If the page is not on your
device, the favorite is dimmed. You need to synchronize with your
desktop computer again to download the page to your device, or
connect to the Internet to view the page.
Saving device memory
Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your device. To minimize the
amount of memory used:
•In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options,
turn off pictures and sounds, or stop some mobile favorites from being
downloaded to the device. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.
•Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Interner Explorer on
your desktop computer, click Favorites > Mobile Favorites, then right-
click a specific mobile favorite item you want to change, then click
Properties. In the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked
pages you want to download.
Tap the favorite that
you wish to view
Tap to add or delete a
folder or favorite link
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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 the favorite that you
wish to add in the Name field.
4. Type in the URL address in the Address
(URL) field.
5. Choose a folder where to place the
favorite from the Create in selection
box.
6. Tap Add to return to the Favorites
screen, which now shows the favorite
that you added.
To add a folder:
1. Tap Menu > Favorites > Add/Delete tab.
2. Tap the New Folder button.
3. Type a name for the folder that you wish
to create.
4. Tap Add to return to the Favorites
screen, which now shows the folder that
you added.
NOTE To delete a favorite, tap the favorite you want to delete then
then tap Delete button.
NOTE To delete a folder, tap the folder you want to delete then tap
Delete button.
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Get connected
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♦Introduction........................................................... 8-2
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♦Connect to the Internet ........................................ 8-2
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♦Connect to Work ................................................... 8-3
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♦Set up connections .............................................. 8-3
Modem connections ................................................................. 8-3
VPN server connections .......................................................... 8-4
Proxy server settings ............................................................... 8-4
Network card connections........................................................ 8-5
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♦End a connection.................................................. 8-6
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♦Set up a WAP gateway ......................................... 8-6
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♦♦
♦Use dialing rules ................................................... 8-7
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♦♦
♦Infrared (IR) connection ....................................... 8-8
Setting beam options ............................................................... 8-8
Receiving infrared beams ........................................................ 8-8
Sending infrared beams ........................................................... 8-9
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Introduction
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, wireless network, or
network (Ethernet) card. A modem connection can be used to set up
connections with an external modem, or through your mobile phone
network using a cellular line.
Your device has two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work
Network. My ISP settings are used to connect to the Internet, and My
Work Network settings can be used to connect to any private network,
such as a corporate network you use at work. Simply fill in the settings and
get ready to start connecting. For more information, see the sections
“Connect to the Internet” or “Connect to Work.”
You may also establish connection to another device with infrared (IR) or
Bluetooth features. For more information, see the section “Infrared (IR)
connection” later in this chapter, or “Chapter 9 Bluetooth
®
connection.”
Connect to the Internet
To connect to the Internet:
1. Obtain the following information from your ISP: ISP server phone
number, user name, and password.
2. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
3. Under My Network, tap Add a new modem connection.
4. Create a modem connection. For more information, see section “Set
up modem connections.”
5. To start the connection, begin using the desired program. For example,
switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse a Web page. Your
device automatically connects.
NOTE To set up a network card or wireless network connection to
your ISP, add a new connection under My Work Network.
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Connect 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 server connection. Refer to the section “Set
up connections” for the procedure.
4. To start the connection, start using a desired program. For example,
switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page. Your
device automatically starts connecting.
Set up connections
Modem connections
To set up a modem connection:
Obtain the following information from your ISP or network administrator:
telephone number, user name, password, domain name, and TCP/IP
settings.
If your device does not have access to a mobile phone network, insert a
modem card.
1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
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 connection settings in either My ISP or My
Work Network, tap Manage existing connections then
Modem tab. Select the desired modem connection, tap Edit,
and follow the instructions on the screen.
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VPN server connections
A VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a
corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your network administrator for your
user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name or
IP address of the VPN server.
To set up a VPN server connection:
1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
2. To create a new VPN server connection, in My Work Network, tap Add
a new VPN server connection, then follow the screen instructions.
3. To view additional information for any screen in the wizard or while
changing settings, tap .
NOTE To change existing settings, in My Work Network, tap
Manage existing connections then VPN tab. Select your
desired VPN connection under the VPN tab, tap Edit, then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Proxy server settings
If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization,
your mobile device should download the proper proxy settings from your
PC. If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed, ask your
ISP or network administrator for the proxy server name, server type, port,
type of Socks protocol used, and your user name and password.
To change proxy server settings:
1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab, then tap the Connections
icon.
2. Under My Work Network category, tap Edit my proxy server.
3. Check the boxes beside This network connects to the Internet and
This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet.
4. In the Proxy server box, enter the proxy server name.
5. To change the server and port settings for HTTP, WAP, Secure WAP,
and Socks, tap Advanced.
6. Tap OK when done.
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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 to purchase and
configure a network card that is compatible with your device.
To set up a network card:
1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: user
name, password, and domain name.
2. Insert the network card into your device.
3. The first time you insert the card, Network Settings appears
automatically so that you can configure the network card. If it does not
appear, or to change settings later, tap > Settings > Connections
tab > Network Cards.
4. If you need to enter specific server information, tap the appropriate
adapter, and then tap Properties. Most networks use DHCP, so you
should not have to change these settings unless your network
administrator instructs you to do so.
5. If necessary, connect the network card to the network by using a
network cable. For information, refer to the documentation that came
with your network card.
6. To start a connection, insert the network card, and begin using a
desired program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer
and browse a Web page. Your device automatically starts connecting.
If you use your network card with two networks, such as a private
network at work and one at home for the Internet, you need to change
the network to which the network card connects.
NOTE You may need proxy server and VPN connection settings.
For more information, see your network administrator.
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End 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 connected via a network (Ethernet) card, remove the card from
your device.
•When connected via a wireless network, switch off the connection.
Set up a WAP gateway
To access WAP sites through Pocket Internet Explorer, configure your
device to use a WAP gateway. Use the following steps to create a new set
of connections to the Internet with WAP gateway settings.
NOTE Some device models do not support the WAP sites viewing
feature.
1. Get the following information from your ISP: ISP server phone number,
user name, and password. Also, contact your mobile phone service
provider and ask for your WAP gateway server name and port number.
2. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
3. Tap Edit my proxy server. If a proxy server has not been set up, tap
Set up my proxy server.
4. In Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should
connect using, tap New and enter a name for the ISP connection.
5. On the Proxy Settings tab, select This network connects to the
Internet and This network uses a proxy server to connect to the
Internet.
6. If necessary, in the Proxy server box, enter the proxy server name.
7. Tap Advanced > WAP.
8. In the Server box, enter the WAP gateway server name. Under Port,
enter the port number. The most common WAP port number is 9201.
9. Enter any logon credentials required by the WAP gateway server.
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Use 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
rules for the locations from which you connect often. Three dialing
locations, Home, Mobile, and Work, have been created for you, and you
can create more. If a connection cannot be made, your device gives you
an opportunity to change the dialing location.
1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced
tab.
2. Tap Dialing Rules...
3. Tap the box beside Use dialing rules.
4. Select a location.
•Home - Dials the number as a local call without the prefix 9.
•Work - Dials the number as local call with the prefix 9.
NOTE To create a new location, tap New and follow the directions
on the screen. To view additional information at any time,
tap .
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Infrared (IR) connection
Setting beam options
To set the beam options:
1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab.
2. Tap Beam icon to display the Settings
screen.
3. By default, your device detects incoming
infrared (IR) beams and prompts you to
accept them. If you do not want your
device to detect or receive beans, clear
the Receive all incoming beams check
box on the Settings screen.
Receiving infrared beams
To receive a file via infrared beam:
1. When another infrared device within
range beams file or data to you, your
device receives the file or data and
prompts a receiving data status.
NOTE Make sure to align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed
and within the required range. Received files are automatically
saved in the My Documents folder.
2. After data transmission, tap Yes to accept
or No to reject.
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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 do so.
When an IR port is found, a screen message appears indicating the
sending process.
The message Done appears when the file transfer is complete.
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
®
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♦Introducing Bluetooth
®................................................................
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Bluetooth icon .......................................................................... 9-2
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♦Bluetooth settings ................................................ 9-3
General .................................................................................... 9-3
Accessibility ............................................................................. 9-3
Services ................................................................................... 9-4
About........................................................................................ 9-4
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♦♦
♦Bluetooth Manager ............................................... 9-5
Bluetooth Connection Wizard .................................................. 9-6
Business Card Exchange......................................................... 9-6
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♦Remote device services ....................................... 9-7
Wireless serial port .................................................................. 9-7
Dial-up networking ................................................................... 9-8
Bluetooth File Explorer............................................................. 9-9
Send via Bluetooth ................................................................. 9-12
Dial via Bluetooth ................................................................... 9-13
Bluetooth Personal Area Network .......................................... 9-14
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Introducing Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices
with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of
about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection.
Unlike infrared, you do not need to line up the devices to beam information
with Bluetooth. The devices only need to be within a range of about 10
meters. You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as
long as it is within the specified range.
NOTE If you experienced problems using Bluetooth
®
in a landscape
display orientation, revert to portrait. See page 2-19 for details.
The Bluetooth technology allows your Pocket PC to:
•Locate other Bluetooth devices within the vicinity
•Discover the services that those devices offer
•Connect to, use, and disconnect from those services
•Enable or disable individual services
•Use security features including authentication, authorization, and
encryption
Bluetooth icon
The Bluetooth icon is located on the lower right corner of the Today
screen.
When Bluetooth is enabled (turned ON),
the icon is blue , and the Bluetooth LED
blinks blue.
When Bluetooth is disabled (turned OFF),
the icon is grayed with a red X on its lower
right corner .
Tapping the icon displays a menu that
allows you to:
•turn Bluetooth on or off
•launch the Bluetooth Manager
•change the Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth icon
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Bluetooth settings
To configure the Bluetooth
settings:
1. Tap from the lower right corner of
the Today screen to display the
Bluetooth menu.
2. Tap Bluetooth Settings.
3. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of
the Settings screen to make your
desired changes.
General
Allows you to:
•select the user profile
•see the Bluetooth status (ON/OFF)
•turn Bluetooth ON or OFF
•tap a link to the Bluetooth Manager
Accessibility
Allows you to:
•set the device name
•see the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA)
•select the remote devices you wish to
connect
•set whether to allow remote devices to
see your device
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Services
About
Displays the Bluetooth™ for Windows
®
CE (BTW-CE) software
information. Tap the Advanced button to display information about the
individual software modules that make up BTW-CE. The information on
this screen is not configurable.
File Transfer
Tap File Transfer from the Services list
to customize settings. Tap Advanced
button to set the highest level directory
on your device that remote devices can
access.
Refer to section “Remote device services” for more information.
Information Exchange
Tap Information Exchange on the Services list to customize settings.
Tap Advanced button to set the default business card.
Serial Port
Tap Serial Port on the Services list to customize settings. Tap
Advanced button to display the serial port addresses. The port
address assignments cannot be changed. Refer to section “Remote
device services” for more information.
Personal Network Server
Tap Personal Network Server on the Services list to customize
settings. Refer to section “Remote device services” for more
information.
Audio Gateway
Tap Audio Gateway on the Services list to customize settings.
Under Bluetooth Services you may
enable/disable services like File Transfer,
Information Exchange, Serial Port,
Personal Network server and Audio
Gateway.
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Bluetooth Manager
The Bluetooth Manager allows you to create, manage, and use Bluetooth
to connect to remote devices.
To launch the Bluetooth Manager:
1. Tap from the lower right corner of
the Today screen to display the
Bluetooth menu.
2. Tap Bluetooth Manager.
The My Shortcuts screen displays a list of pre-configured connections, if
any. Tap New to make a new connection with other devices via Bluetooth.
The Active Connections screen displays the active incoming and outgoing
connections.
Tap to make a new connection
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Bluetooth Connection Wizard
The Bluetooth Connection Wizard helps you set up connections with
remote Bluetooth devices.
To launch the Bluetooth
connection wizard:
1. Tap New from the Bluetooth Manager
command bar. The Bluetooth
Connection Wizard screen appears.
2. Select a type of connection that you
wish set up. Tap Next.
Tap Cancel if you do not wish to
continue the connection process.
NOTE Refer to the device online
help for other information
on Bluetooth.
Business Card Exchange
The Business Card Exchange function allows you to:
•send your business card to a remote device
•receive a business card from a remote device
•exchange business cards with one or more remote devices
To launch the Business Card
Exchange screen:
1. Tap Menu > Business Card
Exchange from the Menu bar.
2. Select the action that you wish to
make.
NOTE From this screen, tap the
link Select the business
card to go to the
Information Exchange
settings.
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Remote device services
Wireless serial port
Using a Bluetooth serial port is equivalent to using a physical cable serial
port connection between two devices. As with a physical connection, you
have to configure the application that will use the serial port.
To configure the Bluetooth Serial Port:
1. Tap from the lower right corner
of the Today screen to display the
Bluetooth menu.
2. Tap Bluetooth Settings >
Services tab > Serial Port.
3. Note the assigned Outbound
COM Port 8 and configure the
application that will use the
Bluetooth serial port to send data
to this port.
NOTE Refer to the application’s documentation for more information
about configuring your application’s Outbound COM port.
4. From the Bluetooth Manager My Shortcuts screen, open the Bluetooth
Serial Port connection to the remote device.
5. Send/receive data from the application.
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Dial-up networking
The Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect to a remote
computer through a phone line. Once connected, you can browse the
Internet, check/read emails, etc.
NOTE The remote Bluetooth device that will provide the Dial-up
Networking service should have access to a telephone
system, either a hard-wired or a cellular connection, and
capable of answering a call.
Devices that may provide a Dial-up Networking service:
•Bluetooth-enabled cellular telephones
•Bluetooth-enabled desktop computers attached to a telephone system
•Bluetooth modems
To use Dial-up Networking:
1. Create a connection to the device that will provide telephone access.
See the section “Bluetooth connection wizard” on page 9-7.
2. Tap , then the Bluetooth Manager from the Start menu.
3. In My Shortcuts screen, tap and hold the Dial-up Networking
Connection shortcut, then select Connect from the pop-up menu.
4. On the first Bluetooth: Dial-up Connection screen, double-tap New
Connection... OR select New Connection then tap OK.
5. Key-in the following informatin on the second Bluetooth: Dial-up
Connection screen:
• Name for a connection
•Country code (if dialing outside the default country setting)
•Area code (if dialing outside the default area code setting)
•Phone number to be dialed
6. Tap OK.
7. Enter the required information on the succeeding screens to complete
the connection process.
8. When the connection is active, open a web browser from the device.
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Bluetooth File Explorer
The Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a file transfer
connection is established.
This service feature allows you to do the following operations:
•Navigate the directory structure of the remote device
•View the files and folders on the remote device
•Create new folders on the remote device
•Send files to, and copy or get files from the remote device
•Delete files from the remote device
NOTE The file operations on the remote device are limited to the
configured FTP root directory and sub-directories of the
remote device.
The Bluetooth File Explorer also allows you to set a folder in your device
for receiving inbound files. You may configure this folder for each of your
connection shortcuts. See the section “To set a local folder” on page 9-11.
Bluetooth File Explorer menus
File Send a File...
Create a Folder
Get
Delete
Tools Set Local Folder
Refresh
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 selected folder and select the
New Folder from the drop-down list.
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To 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 a Folder.
3. Enter a name for the new folder while the default name New Folder is
highlighted.
To send a file to the remote device:
1. From the File menu, tap Send a File... to display the Open screen.
The Open screen includes the following:
Folder - tap the down-arrow and select the folder that contains the file
you wish to send
Type - default and only option is “All Files (*.*)
A list of files in the selected folder - tap a file that you wish to send
Cancel button - abort the Send a File... operation
2. Tap your desired operation.
The file that you selected is automatically sent when tapped, after
which the Bluetooth File Explorer re-appears.
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 Folder field at the
bottom of the screen.
To delete a file from the remote device:
1. Tap the file that you wish to delete.
2. From the File menu, tap Delete.
3. Tap OK in the confirmation dialog box.
OR
Tap and hold the desired file and select Delete from the po-up menu.
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To 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 to go to your desired
folder.
3. Tap OK to return to the main screen of Bluetooth File Explorer. You will
see the Local Folder field is updated to reflect the new folder selection.
NOTE The Local Folder information is associated with the currently
open shortcut and is saved with the active profile. You can
separately configure your Local Folder for each connection
shortcut.
To refresh the list of displayed files and folders on the remote device,
simply tap Refresh from the Tools menu.
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Send via Bluetooth
You can conveniently send your Pocket Outlook contacts, calendar items,
and tasks individually or collectively to the remote device via Bluetooth.
To send data via Bluetooth:
1. Tap , then either Contacts,
Calendar, or Tasks.
2. Tap and hold the item you wish to
send to the remote device, then
tap Send via Bluetooth from the
pop-up menu.
OR
Tap Menu > Send via Bluetooth.
3. On the Select a Bluetooth Device
screen, tap the name of the
destination, then tap OK.
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Dial via Bluetooth
The Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from the
Pocket Outlook 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. You may also modify a phone
number before you dial.
To dial via Bluetooth:
1. From the Pocket Outlook Contacts screen, tap and hold a contact and
select Dial via Bluetooth.
2. If your device is paired with more than one cell phone, or if a phone is
not yet selected, tap the phone icon next to Select a phone, and
choose the phone that you wish to use.
3. Select the number that you wish to dial, then tap Dial Number.
4. To modify the number, tap Edit Number and make your desired
changes. Tap OK to return to the previous screen.
NOTE If you modify a phone number, a dialog box appears with an
option to save or to discard the modification.
5. Tap Dial Number.
After the number is sent to the cell phone, the connection on the
device is closed.
After the cell phone completes the dialing process, you can use the
use the phone the normal way.
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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 games, etc. are fully functional in a
Bluetooth personal area network environment.
Bluetooth private area networks are subject to the same security settings
(service availability, authorization, authentication, and encryption) that
govern other Bluetooth communications.
One Bluetooth device must be the host of the personal area network.
Other Bluetooth devices join the network as clients. The host can accept
and reject clients on an individual basis.
To set up a Bluetooth personal area network:
1. From the Bluetooth Manager,
select New > Join a personal
network.
2. On the wizard screen, select Host
a personal network, then tap
Next.
3. Add remote devices to the
Bluetooth personal network, if
desired.
a. Tap the Add button and select
the device that you wish to
add.
b. Add other devices, if desired.
There can be up to eight
devices, including the host.
4. After adding devices, tap OK to
complete the setup and close the
wizard.
NOTE Adding devices is optional. You do not have to add devices to
the personal network while configuring the host. You can let
other devices join the personal network later.
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To join a personal network:
1. From the Bluetooth Manager,
select New > Join a personal
network.
2. On the wizard screen, select Join
a personal network, then tap
Next..
3. Select the host of the personal
network, then tap Next to
establish a connection to the
personal area network.
If you are asked to enter the IP
network settings, select Use
server-assigned IP address,
then tap OK.
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Using Wi-Fi
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♦Introducing Wi-Fi®.............................................. 10-2
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♦Accessing the Wi-Fi feature .............................. 10-2
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♦Using Wi-Fi .......................................................... 10-2
Turning on Wi-Fi..................................................................... 10-2
Configuring Wireless Networks .............................................. 10-3
Adding a wireless network ..................................................... 10-4
Network association ............................................................... 10-6
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♦Wi-Fi information ................................................ 10-7
Wi-Fi Status ........................................................................... 10-7
Site Survey............................................................................. 10-9
IP Info ................................................................................... 10-10
About.....................................................................................10-11
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Introducing Wi-Fi®
MyPal 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 standard for wireless LAN, MyPal can connect at speeds of
up to 11 Mbps to an access point (Infrastructure mode) or to another
wireless device (Ad-hoc mode).
Accessing the Wi-Fi feature
The Wi-Fi icon on your Today screen allows you easy access to the Wi-Fi
(Wireless Fidelity) feature on your device. Tapping the icon displays a
menu that allows you to:
•turn Wireless LAN on or off
•show the Wi-Fi information
•configure the Wi-Fi Settings
NOTE You can use the Bluetooth
®
and Wi-Fi features
simultaneously.
Wireless LAN icon
Using Wi-Fi
Turning on Wi-Fi
To turn on the Wi-Fi:
1. Tap the icon on the command bar.
2. Tap the option Turn Wi-Fi On. The
system automatically scans for all
available wireless networks within the
Wi-Fi range.
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3. From the list of detected wireless
networks, select a wireless network to
you want to connect your device.
4. Select either The Internet or Work for
the network to connect your device.
5. Tap Connect. The device connects to
the selected network.
Configuring wireless networks
To configure a wireless network:
1. After selecting a network to connect
your device, tap Settings instead of
Connect.
2. Tap on an available wireless LAN,
then make your desired changes as
necessary.
If the wireless LAN you want to
connect to is not on the list, tap Add
New... Refer to the suceeding sections
for details on how to add new wireless
LANs.
3. Tap OK when done.
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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.
Adding a wireless network
If the device fails to auto-detect the wireless network you want to connect,
you can add the network provided you know the wireless network settings.
Inquire the wireless network settings with your network administrator
before your proceed.
To add a wireless network:
1. Open the Configure Wireless
Networks window by:
•Tapping on Settings in the
Multiple Networks Detected
callout.
OR
•Tapping > Configure Wi-Fi.
4. After changing the network adapter
settings, a message appears
instructing you to remove then re-
install the network card to have your
changes take effect. Tap OK to close
the window.
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2. Tap Add New... from the wireless
networks field.
3. Use the input panel to key-in the
Network name.
4. Select The Internet or Work network
you wish to connect to through the
wireless network.
5. If you want to connect to another
wireless device (Ad-hoc mode), check
the option This is a device-to-device
(ad-hoc) connection.
Otherwise, tap the Network Key tab
to configure the wireless LAN network
security settings.
3
4
5
6. In the Network Key tab, select the
Authentication and Data Encryption
settings of the wireless LAN you want
to add.
NOTE Inquire the network security
settings with the network
administrator.
7. Tap the 802.1x tab to configure other
network security settings.
Otherwise, tap OK to add the wireless
network.
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8. The created wireless network is
displayed in the list of wireless
networks.
Tap the wireless network to connect.
Network association
To associate with one of the detected wireless networks:
1. Tap and hold on a wireless network, then tap Connect from the pop-up
menu.
NOTE Another way to connect to a wireless network is to tap the
network entry twice.
2. If the wireless network that you selected is on the profile, the device
tries to connect to the wireless network automatically without asking for
additional information. Otherwise, key-in the required network
information.
3. After you have entered the required network information, tap OK. The
wireless network is then added to the profile, and your device will try to
connect to it.
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Wi-Fi information
You can view the Wi-Fi information by
tapping , and selecting Wi-Fi
Information from the menu.
NOTE You can view the Wi-Fi
information even when the
device is disconnected from
a wireless network.
Wi-Fi Status
This tab displays the current state and link
information of your Wi-Fi device, and
allows you to re-scan the available
wireless networks when necessary by
tapping the Rescan button.
The Rescan button allows you to search
for all available access points and
wireless devices (ad-hoc networks) in
your location.
If your signal strength is poor, you can use
re-scanning to push the radio off a weak
AP and search for a better link with
another AP. The re-scanning process may
take several seconds.
See the next page for a description of each Wi-Fi information displayed in
the Wi-Fi Status tab.
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Status
This field shows the Wi-Fi connection status.
•Connected -the station is associated with one wireless LAN
device. This status also indicates the MAC address
of the device.
•Disconnected -a previous link existed but no beacon was received.
The connection to the adapter is terminated.
ESSID
This field shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) to which the
wireless device is connected. The text on this field is usually an
unreadable alphanumeric string.
BSSID
This field shows the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) to which the wireless
device is connected. In ESS mode, this is the MAC address of the access
point to which your device is connected.
BSS Mode
This field tells you whether the device is connected to an access point
(Infrastructure mode) or to another wireless device (Ad-hoc mode).
Encryption
This field tells you whether or not the wireless network uses data
encryption.
Signal Strength
This field shows the signal strength level between the Wi-Fi device and the
access point (or another wireless device) to which it is currently connected.
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ESSID
This column shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier (ESSID) of the
wireless network found in the search.
CH
This column shows the channel used by the wireless device.
Table of icon indications
Icon Indicates that the wireless network is
an Access Point with disabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption
an Access Point with enabled WEP encryption
an Access Point with disabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently
connected to this network
an Access Point with enabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently
connected to this network
a wireless device with disabled WEP encryption
a wireless device with enabled WEP encryption
a wireless device with disabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently
connected to this network
a wireless device with enabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently
connected to this network
Site Survey
This tab allows you to search for available
wireless networks within your location.
Tap the Search button to scan all
available wireless networks and display
the results on the screen.
Each wireless network is preceded by an
icon for easy identification. The network
channel, RSSI, and BSSID are also
displayed in columns. Refer to the table of
icon indications and column descriptions
below.
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RSSI
This column shows the Received Signal
Strength Indication (RSSI) transmitted
by each wireless network. This
information is helpful in determining
which network you wish to associate
your device. This signal is normally
represented by a dBm value.
BSSID
This column shows the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the
access point, or the Basic Service Set ID (BSSID) in an ad-hoc mode.
Icon Link Quality
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
IP Info
When connected to a wireless network,
the Wi-Fi Information window opens the
IP Info tab that displays the device
Internet Protocol (IP) information including
the host name, domain, DNS server, IP
address, etc.
This tab also allows you to renew the IP
address when the wireless network uses
the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP).
Pressing the Renew button forces the
device to refresh its server-assigned IP
address. The process may take several
seconds while the system updates the IP
information.
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About
This page displays the Wi-Fi utility and
driver version information of your Wi-Fi
device.
For updated product information, technical
support, and downloads, visit the ASUS
web site at http://www.asus.com.
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Notices
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Notices
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♦Federal Communications Commission
Statement .............................................................. A-2
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♦Canadian Department of Communications
Statement .............................................................. A-2
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♦UL Safety Notices ................................................. A-3
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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 interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Notices
A-3
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
accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
When using the Pocket PC, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
•Do not use the Pocket PC near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink
or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
•Do not use the Pocket PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
•Do not use the Pocket PC in the vicinity of a gas leak.
Required for UL 1642 covering primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium
batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium
alloy, or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells
connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an
irreversible or reversible chemical reaction.
•Do not dispose the Pocket PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire
or explosion.
•Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to
persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by
the manufacturer or authorized retailers.
Replaceable batteries
If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could
result in an explosion (e.g. with some lithium batteries), the following applies:
–if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close
to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions;
–if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipmen, there shall be a marking close to the
battery or a statement in the servicing instructions.
The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
THE INSTRUCTIONS
Compliance is checked by inspection.
Operator access with a tool
If a TOOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, either all other
compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible to the OPERATOR by the
use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERATOR access.
An acceptable marking for an electric shock hazard is (ISO 3864, No. 5036)
Equipment for restricted access locations
For equipment intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, the
instalation instructions shall contain a statement to this effect.
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