ASUSTeK Computer A730 WLAN AND BLUETOOTH POCKET PC User Manual A730 E Manual
ASUSTeK Computer Inc WLAN AND BLUETOOTH POCKET PC A730 E Manual
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USERS MANUAL 1
MyPal A730 Pocket PC
User’s manual
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First edition V1
June 2004
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Contents at a glance
This user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently use
ASUS
®
MyPal A730 Pocket PC.
• Chapter 1 - Get started!.............................................................. 1-1
This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A730 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 ASUS MyPal A730
Pocket PC. You will learn how to enter, find, and organize information,
customize the device, and use the bundled ASUS utilities.
• Chapter 3 - Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
........................................... 3-1
This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
to
synchronize your device with your desktop computer.
• Chapter 4 - Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook ..................................... 4-1
This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook
Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Inbox.
• Chapter 5 - Companion programs............................................. 5-1
This chapter includes information on Pocket Word, Pocket Excel,
MSN Messenger, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, and
Microsoft Reader.
• Chapter 6 - Pocket Internet Explorer ......................................... 6-1
This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer,
Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive service.
• Chapter 7 - Get connected ......................................................... 7-1
This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet,
and for transferring data using infrared (IR).
• Chapter 8 - Bluetooth
®...................................................................................................
8-1
This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth feature
built-in the device.
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A730 specifications
Processor
Operating system
Memory
Display
Battery
Card slot
Connection
Audio
Camera
Size
Weight
Intel
®
Bulverde 520 MHz
Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition
64MB Flash ROM
64MB SDRAM
(48MB /46MB user accessible for Western/
Eastern languages, respectively)
3.7-inch, brilliant transflective LCD
65,536 colors, 16-bit display
VGA 640 x 480 resolution
1100 mAh Lithium Ion (up to 9-hour battery life)
Built-in backup battery 20mAh
CompactFlash Type II (3.3V) card slot
SD card slot (3.3V) with SDIO support
Bluetooth
®
Infrared 115.2Kbps
3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in microphone and speaker
Built-in 1.3 Megapixel resolution
ASUS Camera interface
117.5 mm x 72.8 mm x 16.9 mm (L x W x H)
4.63 in. x 2.87 in. x 0.66 in. (L x W x H)
170 g
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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.
** English version keyboard. Visit the ASUS website to check the availability of other language version keyboards.
Standard package contents
• ASUS MyPal A730
• USB cradle
• USB sync cable
• AC adapter/power cord
Input: 100V~240V
Output: 5V 2.4A 10W
• Stylus
• Microsoft Companion CD
• Bonus CD
• User’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card
Optional accessories
• Stylus
• Car charger
• Foldable keyboard**
• Leather handheld case
• Traveling USB sync cable
• AC adapter/power cord (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE)
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Get started!
1-1
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
The cradle ................................................................................ 1-6
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♦♦
♦Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-8
Removing and replacing the back cover .................................. 1-7
Installing and removing the battery .......................................... 1-9
Placing on the cradle ............................................................. 1-10
Connecting the AC adapter .....................................................1-11
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♦♦
♦Additional storage .............................................. 1-12
Installing and removing an SD card ....................................... 1-12
Installing and removing a CF card ......................................... 1-13
♦♦
♦♦
♦Activating MyPal ................................................. 1-14
♦♦
♦♦
♦Basic screens on MyPal..................................... 1-15
Today screen.......................................................................... 1-15
Start menu ............................................................................. 1-16
Command bar ........................................................................ 1-17
Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-17
1-2
Chapter 1
Introducing MyPal
The ASUS
®
MyPal A730 Pocket PC is truly a good companion wherever you go.
Powered by a 520MHz Intel
®
Bulverde processor, equipped with 64MB
SDRAM and 64MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft
®
Windows
Mobile
®
2003 Second Edition plus a host of useful utilities, you have
everything you need in your pocket!
Front features
•Power LED - blinks green when the battery is charging; steady green
when the battery is fully charged and the device is connected to an AC
power source.
•Bluetooth LED - lights up blue when the Bluetooth™ feature is ON.
•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.
•Microphone - magnifies your sound recording.
LCD touch screen
4-way Navigation button
Tasks button
Contacts button
ASUS Launcher button
Calendar button
Bluetooth LED
Power LED
Microphone
Launch button
Get started!
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•ASUS Launcher, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts buttons - allow you
quick access to commonly used programs.
•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 - allows you to launch a selected program, list folder
contents, or open a file.
Back features
NOTE 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.
Camera lens
Speaker
•Camera lens - allows you to focus and take a photo or video of a
subject.
CAUTION! DO NOT touch the camera lens!
•Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the
device.
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Side features
Left side Right side
•Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press
the button quickly. Pressing and holding the button for a few seconds
turns the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery
power.
NOTE Press this button and the Tasks button simultaneously if you
wish to launch the Align Screen function.
•Camera / Notes /Record button
- while in the main screen (Today screen), press once to launch the
Notes program
- while in the Notes program, press once to start recording
- while in ASUS Camera Soft Corder program, press once to take a
photo shot (Photo capture mode), or start/stop recording a video
(Video recorder mode)
•Back cover latch - secures the back cover to the main unit.
NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled
when you unlock the battery latch. You may only turn on the
power when the battery is securely locked to the unit.
Camera button
Power button/
Backlight button
Back cover latch
Get started!
1-5
Top features
Bottom features
•Headphone jack - connects a headphone.
•CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card.
•SD card slot - accommodates an SD card.
•Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device
that has an IR port.
•Cradle connector / Sync 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
the switch to reset the system.
•Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide out
the stylus from its compartment. Refer to the description of the stylus on
the next page.
CF card slotHeadphone jack
SD card slot
Cradle connector /
Sync cable connector
Reset switch
Stylus
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The cradle
The cradle has three key parts.
•Device connector - holds the device on the cradle, and functions as a
synchronization interface. This is a 26-pin connector that matches the
connector on the bottom of the device.
•Stylus holder - provides a convenient place for the stylus when the
device is on the cradle.
•USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC.
•Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter.
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. On the displayed pop-up
menu, tap the action that you want to perform.
Device connector USB connector
Power connector
Stylus holder
Slide out the
stylus from the
compartment
Get started!
1-7
Setting up MyPal
Removing and replacing the back cover
To remove the back cover:
1. Locate the latch on the right side of the
device, then use the stylus to push to
latch toward to “unlocked” icon.
2. Carefully slide the cover downward until it
is released from the device.
NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled
when you unlock the back cover latch. You may only turn on
the power when the back cover is securely locked to the unit.
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Chapter 1
To replace the back cover:
1. Carefully slide the cover from
the bottom of the device
making sure that the rails on its
sides match the grooves on the
side of the device.
2. Use the stylus to push the latch toward
the “locked” icon.
Groove
Rail
(on inner side)
Get started!
1-9
Installing and removing the battery
NOTE At this point, the bottom edge of the battery should fit the
bottom edge of the compartment.
3. Push the battery upward until you
hear the battery latch click
indicating that the battery is locked
in place, and the battery contacts
matched the 4-pin connector on the
compartment.
NOTE You need to remove the back cover to access the battery
compartment. Refer to the section “Removing and replacing
the back cover” on page 1-7 for instructions.
To install the battery:
1. Position and insert the left side of the
battery with the notches matching the
tabs on the left side of the compartment.
2. Press the right side of the battery to
completely fit it into the compartment.
Notches on
the battery
Battery latch locked
Battery contacts
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To remove the battery:
1. Use the stylus to push and unlock
the battery latch.
2. Push the battery downward to
disengage it from the battery
contacts on the compartment.
Battery latch unlocked
3. Flip up the upper edge of the battery to
remove it from the compartment.
Placing on the cradle
Position the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors and
carefully insert the device until it fits in place.
Get started!
1-11
Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter without the cradle:
1. Connect the power cable to the jack on the sync cable adapter.
2. Connect the 26-pin device plug to the 26-pin connector on the bottom
of the device.
3. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.
To connect the AC adapter with the cradle:
1. Connect the power
cable to the
connector at the back
of the cradle.
2. Connect the power
plug to a grounded
wall socket.
Power cable
Sync cable
Sync cable adapter
26-pin device plug
NOTE The power LED (green) blinks as soon as you connect the
power cable to a power source.
1-12
Chapter 1
Additional storage
Your device comes with two kinds of memory card slots for additional
storage. The CF card slot supports the multimedia cards listed under
“Optional Accessories” on page v of this manual. The SD card slot
supports the SecureDigital memory card.
NOTE You need to Install an SD card or CF card if you wish to use
the ASUS backup features.
NOTE An SD card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly
into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the SD card
into the slot!
Installing and removing an SD card
To install an SD card:
1. With the label side (usually the
side with the card manufacturer’s
name) face up, and the bar code/
serial number side face down,
insert the card into the SD slot.
To remove an SD card:
Press the card slightly until it ejects.
Label side
2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properly
installed, the SD card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.
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NOTE A CF card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly into
the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the CF card into
the slot!
Installing and removing a CF card
To install a CF card:
1. Locate the card side with the 50-pin female connector and insert into
the slot. The label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s
name) face up, and the bar code/serial number side face down.
2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properly
installed, the CF card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.
To remove a CF card:
Simply pull out the card from the slot.
Label side
1-14
Chapter 1
Activating MyPal
It is important that you properly calibrate and activate your device before
using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and
selecting menus.
To activate your device:
1. Press the power button.
The Align screen appears when you turn on the
device for the first time, and after you perform a
hardware reset using the reset button.
Power button
2. Use the stylus to tap the center of the
cross to do the align screen process. You
may have to do this step a few times to
properly calibrate.
4. Follow the screen instructions until setup
is complete.
5. When prompted, select your time zone.
6. When the Today screen appears, your
are ready to use your device. Proceed to
the next section for information on the
basic screens on your device.
Get started!
1-15
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 can display the Today screen 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” to learn how to
modify the current tasks or activities, or to add new items or information.
Tap to switch
to a program
Tap to set up or change network or modem connections
Tap to change volume or mute all sounds
Tap to display the date, time,
and your next appointment
Tap to change the date and time
Your day at a glance
Tap to display the Bluetooth menuTap to create a new item
Tap to view PC connection status
Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation
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Chapter 1
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.
Icon Program Description
ActiveSync Synchronize information between your
device and your desktop computer.
Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create
meeting requests.
Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues.
Inbox Send and receive e-mail messages.
Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites, and download
new programs and files from the Internet.
Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings,
and recordings.
Tasks Keep track of your tasks.
Programs Tap to see additional programs installed in
your device.
Settings Tap to see items that you can customize or
adjust to your preference.
Find Tap to find data in your device.
Help Tap to see the Help contents.
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
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Command bar
At the bottom of the screen is the Command bar. You can use the menus
and buttons on the Command bar to perform tasks in programs.
NOTE The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you
are using.
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 Notes 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 to select menu
commands Tap to select
button commands Tap to display
the input panel
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
in your device; however, the pop-up menu items vary
depending on the program or application.
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Chapter 1
Learn the basics
2-1
Chapter 2
Learn the basics
♦♦
♦♦
♦Entering information ............................................ 2-2
Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2
Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-5
Drawing on the screen ............................................................. 2-8
Recording a message .............................................................. 2-9
Using a preset message ........................................................ 2-10
♦♦
♦♦
♦Finding and organizing information ..................2-11
Using the Find function ...........................................................2-11
Using the File Explorer........................................................... 2-12
♦♦
♦♦
♦Customizing your device ................................... 2-13
Changing the date and time ................................................... 2-14
Changing the Start menus ..................................................... 2-15
Changing the owner information ............................................ 2-16
Setting a password ................................................................ 2-17
Changing the screen display orientation ................................ 2-18
Changing the screen theme ................................................... 2-21
Changing the button assignments ......................................... 2-22
Selecting sounds and notifications......................................... 2-23
Using ASUS Launcher ........................................................... 2-24
♦♦
♦♦
♦ASUS utilities ...................................................... 2-28
ASUS Backup ........................................................................ 2-28
ASUS Settings ....................................................................... 2-28
♦♦
♦♦
♦Bundled programs.............................................. 2-41
ASUS Programs..................................................................... 2-41
Games ................................................................................... 2-42
Calculator ............................................................................... 2-42
File Explorer ........................................................................... 2-42
MSN Messenger .................................................................... 2-43
Pocket MSN ........................................................................... 2-43
Pocket Word .......................................................................... 2-43
Pocket Excel .......................................................................... 2-44
Pictures .................................................................................. 2-44
Terminal Services Client ........................................................ 2-44
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.
To type with the soft keyboard:
1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Keyboard.
NOTE To demonstrate, open Notes.
2. Tap the keys with the stylus to enter information.
Select an input method
Tap to show or hide the input panel
Tap to display the input method options
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2-3
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 your use your device, the more words it learns to
anticipate.
NOTE To change options on word completion feature:
1. Tap .
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Personal tab.
4. Tap Input.
5. Tap Word Completion tab.
6. Make your desired changes.
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 demonstation on using the Letter
Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
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 use 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 demonstation on using the Block
Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
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 Edit on the Command bar and select an action, or use one of the
tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
Learn the basics
2-5
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 information to text at a
later time.
To write on the screen:
1. Open the Notes program.
2. Tap the Pen button to switch to the writing mode. The screen displays
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.
Tap the Pen button and use
your stylus like a pen
Write your text here
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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 Tools, then Undo 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 Edit on the Command bar and select an action, or use one of the
tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
To convert writing to text:
• Tap Tools, then Recognize.
To select a zoom level:
• Tap Tools, then tap a zoom percentage from the options.
The writing is turned into text
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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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Chapter 2
Drawing on the screen
You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen.
The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you
select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings
can be resized, while writing cannot.
To create a drawing:
1. Use the stylus to make a stroke three ruled lines high. A dotted box
appears.
2. Make your drawing in or touching the drawing box and crossing three
ruled lines. If the drawing does not cross three lines, it changes to writing.
NOTE To easily work on or view your drawing, change the zoom
level by tapping Tools 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, deselect the Pen button, then
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 Edit menu.
3. Resize the drawing by deselecting the Pen button (if selected) and
dragging a selection handle to your desired size.
The drawing box indicates the
boundaries of the drawing
Pen button
Learn the basics
2-9
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 stand-
alone 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 , then tap Notes,.
OR
Tap New, then Note.
2. Tap the Record icon from the command bar to display the recording
toolbar.
3. Tap the Record button (red button) to begin recording.
4. Hold your device with the microphone near your mouth or other source
of sound.
5. To stop recording, tap the Record button. You will hear two beeps. The
new recording appears in the Note list, or as an embedded icon.
6. 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 show or hide the
Recording toolbar
Tap to begin recording
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Using a preset message
When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert
preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a
message, tap My Text and tap your desired message.
NOTE You can add text after inserting a My Text message.
However, you have to add it before sending the message.
To edit a preset message:
1. Tap Tools, then Edit My Text Messages.
2. Select a message and make your desired changes.
To change the recording format:
1. In the note list, tap Tools then
Options.
2. Tap the Global Input Options link.
3. Tap the Options tab.
Mobile Voice is a 2.4KB audio codec.
It is the recommended format because
it provides good voice recording and
less storage space.
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
provides slightly better sound quality
but takes up 50 times more storage
space tham Mobile Voice recordings.
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Finding and organizing information
The Find and Help features on your device helps you quickly locate
information.
Using the Find function
To find information:
1. Tap , then tap Find.
2. Enter the text that you want to find,
select a data type, then tap Go to start
the search. To quickly find information
that is taking up space on your device,
select Larger than 64 KB in Type.
To use the Help feature:
1. Tap , then tap Help.
2. Tap a link to the topic that you wish to
display.
Type a word to find
Tap to search for the word
Topics found containing
the searched word
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Using the File Explorer
To use the File Explorer to find and organize files:
1. Tap , then tap Programs.
2. In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon to display the files in
your device.
Tap to select a sort order
Tap to display sort options
Tap to display the contents of My Documents folder
Tap to display the contents of the
Flash disk or the storage card
Tap to open a path to a network
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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.
You can adjust the device settings to your preference.
To see the available options:
1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen.
2. Tap the Personal or System tab on the bottom of the screen.
You may want to adjust any one of the following items.
•Clock. Change the time or set alarms.
•Menus. Customize what appears on the menu, and enable a pop-up
menu from the New button.
•Owner information. Enter your contact information.
•Password. Add security to your device.
•Power. Display the remaining battery power indicated by a bar chart.
•Today. Customize the look and information displayed on the Today
screen.
NOTE Refer to the section “ASUS utilities” later in this chapter for
details on the bundled ASUS programs.
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Changing the date and time
To change the date and time settings:
1. Tap , tap Settings, then the System tab.
2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon.
3. Make your desired settings.
To change the alarm settings:
1. Tap , tap Settings, then the System tab.
2. Tap the Clock & Alarms icon, then the Alarm tab.
3. Make your desired settings.
Tap to select a time zone
Highlight a Time item then
tap up or down arrow to set
Tap this down arrow to
display the Calendar
Tap a day of the week for the alarm
Tap and type a description for the alarm
Tap to display the clock and
specify a time for the alarm
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Changing the Start menus
To change the menu items:
1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the
Menus icon.
2. Select the items that you wish to
appear on the Start Menu.
3. Tap the New Menu tab.
4. Select the items that you wish to
appear on the New menu (located on
the lower left corner of the main
screen).
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Changing the owner information
To change the owner information:
1. Tap , 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.
6. Tap the Options tab, then select the items that you wish to appear
onscreen whenever you turn on the device. Tap OK when done.
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Setting a password
To set a password for your device:
1. Tap , 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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Changing the screen display orientation
To change the screen display orientation:
1. Tap , tap Settings, then the System tab.
2. Tap the Screen icon to show the screen options.
3. Select your desired orientation, then tap OK.
NOTE To quickly change the screen display orientation, simply tap
the Screen icon on the lower right corner of the screen.
Portrait orientation
This setting Shows this screen
Sets the screen display to portrait
or landscape orientation
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Landscape orientation (right-handed)
Landscape orientation (left-handed)
NOTE: Device buttons on the left-hand side.
This setting Shows this screen
NOTE: Device buttons on the right-hand side.
This setting Shows this screen
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To enable the ClearType feature:
1. Tap , tap Settings, then 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 , tap Settings, then 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.
The slider is on the center of the line by
default.
Smaller text Larger text
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Changing the screen theme
To change the screen theme:
1. Tap , tap Settings, then tap the Today icon.
2. Select your desired theme.
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 , 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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Changing the button assignments
To change the button assignments:
1. Tap , 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.
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.
3. 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 choose the reminder types and sounds:
1. Tap , then tap Settings.
2. From the Settings screen, tap the
Sounds & Notifications icon to
display the Sounds screen.
3. Select the items that you wish to
enable.
4. Tap the Notifications tab and set the
event notification details.
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Using ASUS Launcher
This program allows you the convenience of classifying your frequently
used programs, and quickly launching them with just a few taps.
To access ASUS Launcher:
1. Tap , then Programs.
2. Tap ASUS Programs, then ASUS Launcher.
NOTE To quickly access ASUS Launcher, press the button
(leftmost) on your device.
3. From the command bar, tap
Name to display the names of the
existing categories.
The default categories are
Favorites,Start Menu, and
Programs.
4. Tap a category to display the
programs it contains.
By default, the Favorites category
contains the ASUS Launcher and
ASUS Backup program icons.
NOTE You cannot delete the default categories. However, you may
edit the default titles, and add or delete programs contained
in these categories.
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5. Tap Start Menu or Programs to display the default programs in them.
NOTE Whatever category is selected, that category will be launched
the next time you tap the AsusLauncher icon.
To edit the name of a default category:
1. Tap Name, and select a category that you wish to rename. For
example, Programs.
2. Tap Category, then Edit Title.
3. In the Edit Current Category screen, revise the name.
4. Tap OK.
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To customize an existing category:
1. Tap Editor, then Copy To.
2. Tap Name, then tap the category
where you wish to copy the program
icon, e.g. Programs or Start Menu.
3. In the Programs (or Start Menu)
screen, tap the program icon that you
wish to copy. For example,
Jawbreaker. A pop-up screen
appears.
4. Select a target destination for the
program icon. For example, Favorites.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to copy other
programs that you wish to launch often.
6. When done, tap Copy To then Launch to return to the launch mode.
NOTE The option Copy To copies the program icon to your
specified destination but still keeps it in the original category.
If you do not wish to have duplicate icons, use the option
Move To.
7. Tap Name then Favorites to display
your customized quick launch
programs.
8. Tap OK to set Favorites as your quick
launch category.
The next time you access
AsusLauncher, the Favorites category
appears.
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To remove programs from a category:
1. Tap Editor, then Remove.
2. Tap Name, then any of the
existing categories.
3. Tap the program icon that you
wish to remove. For example, the
Calculator icon in the Favorites
screen.
The icon disappears from the
screen as soon as you tap it.
4. When done, tap Remove then
Launch to return to the launch
mode.
5. Tap OK to save your changes.
To add a new category:
1. Tap Category, then Add. A new
category is automatically added.
2. Tap Name to see the updated list
of categories.
3. If you wish to rename the new
category, se page 2-17 for
instructions.
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1. Tap , then tap Settings.
2. Tap the System tab, then tap the
Memory icon.
3. On the Memory screen, tap the
Running Programs tab.
4. Tap the Stop All button, then tap
OK.
2. Tap ASUS Programs, then tap
ASUS Backup.
A message appears asking you to
stop other programs before
running the backup utility.
3. Tap OK and stop all running
programs.
To stop all running programs:
ASUS utilities
Besides the Microsoft program that allows you to back up data, your
device also includes proprietary ASUS utilities. The ASUS utilities allow
you to backup or restore data, and adjust settings to customize your
device and maximize its use.
ASUS Backup
The ASUS Backup utility lets you back up your system files and/or data
contained in the main system memory. Unlike the ASUS SmartKeeper
automatic backup feature that backs up the entire system status (system
and data) into one backup file, this utility allows you to manually create
separate backup files for your system files and data files. You may even
categorize the data files and place into different folders.
To access the ASUS backup utility:
1. Tap , then tap Programs.
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1. Return to the ASUS programs
screen and tap the ASUS
Backup icon.
2. Tap the Backup tab on the ASUS
Backup screen.
3. Tap All Data button to back up all
data on your device.
To back up all data on your device:
4. In the Backup File screen:
• specify a file name for the
backup
• specify the folder in which to
store the backup file (optional)
• select the storage device
(Flash Disk or CF card) where
you wish to save your backup
file
5. Tap OK to start the backup
process.
NOTE You need to insert a CF memory card or an SD card if you
wish to save your backup file into a removable storage
device. Otherwise, you can save the backup file into the
Flash Disk.
NOTE See the online help on your device for online instructions to
back up or restore data.
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6. The screen shows the status of the backup process. When done, a
message appears indicating that the backup is complete, and shows
the total size of the backed up files.
In case the program fails to back up any items, it will show the items on
the screen.
7. Tap OK.
To back up only PIM data on your device:
1. On the ASUS Backup screen, tap
PIM Data button to back up only
the personal information
management (PIM) data on your
device.
2. Select the storage device (Flash
Disk or CF card) where you wish
to save your backup file.
Tapping Cancel returns you to the
previous screen.
3. Tap the Backup tab.
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If you checked the box User
Defined Folders, tap Define to
specify the folders that you wish
to include in the backup file, then
tap OK.
6. Tap Start to begin the backup
process.
7. When the backup process is
complete, the screen displays the
message “Complete” and a list of
all the backed up items.
8. Tap OK.
4. Type a name for your backup file
and the folder where you wish to
place it. You may opt not to
specify a folder.
5. Check the boxes opposite the
items that you wish to back up, or
tap Select All to select all listed
items.
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To restore all data:
1. Tap , then tap Programs.
NOTE If you saved your backup file into a CF memory card, you
need to insert that CF memory card into the CF slot when
restoring data. Otherwise, you will receive the message “No
storage devices are found!”
2. On the ASUS Programs screen
Tap the ASUS Backup icon.
When prompted, stop all running
programs. See page 2-29 for
instructions.
3. Tap the Restore tab on the ASUS
Backup screen.
4. Tap All Data.
5. In the Backup File screen:
• select the backup file name
(tap the arrow to list down other
backup files, if any)
• select the folder that contains
your backup file (optional)
• select the storage device
(Flash Disk or CF card) where
you stored your backup file
6. Tap OK to start the restore
process.
7. When the restoration is done, a
message appears prompting you
to reset the device.
8. Tap OK to reset.
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1. On the ASUS Backup screen, tap
PIM Data.
2. When prompted, select the
storage device (Flash Disk or CF
card) where you stored your
backup file.
Tapping Cancel returns you to the
previous screen.
3. Tap the Restore tab.
To restore PIM data:
4. Select the backup file name (tap
the arrow to list down other
backup files, if any).
5. Check the boxes opposite the
items that you wish to restore, or
tap Select All to select all listed
items.
If you checked the box User
Defined Folders, tap Define to
specify the folders that you wish
to restore, then tap OK.
6. Tap Start to begin the restore
process.
7. When the restoration is done, a
message appears prompting you
to reset the device.
8. Tap OK to reset.
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ASUS SmartKeeper
The ASUS SmartKeeper is an automatic backup feature that prompts you
to backup the current system status in a CF card or SD card whenever the
remaining battery power reaches a certain level. With the automatic
option, the backup process is done whether the device is ON or OFF as
long as a CF card or an SD card is present in their respective slot.
Requirements for automatic backup
• SmartKeeper is enabled
• a CF card or SD card in the card slot (64MB free space recommended)
• the remaining battery power in the device reaches a low level
To enable automatic backup:
1. Tap , then tap Settings.
2. Tap the System tab on the bottom of
the Settings screen.
3. Tap the SmartKeeper icon to launch
SmartKeeper.
4. Select the available storage device
(SD card or CF card) to use for
backup, then tap Apply.
5. Tap the Automatic tab.
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6. In the Automatic screen, check the
Automatic system backup box to
enable automatic backup. This box is
checked by default.
When SmartKeeper is set to
Automatic, make sure that a CF card
or an SD card (64MB free space
recommended) is present in the
respective slot.
7. Tap OK.
NOTE To verify if the CF card or the SD card is usable for system
backup, perform a Manual backup first. See the section “To
use manual backup” on page 2-33.
How the SmartKeeper automatic backup works
SmartKeeper is capable of performing the automatic backup process
whether your device is in use (ON) or in suspension (OFF).
When the device is ON
If a low battery status occurs while you are using the device, this message
appears, “Battery low! Back up the current system status?”
Backing up the “current system status” means that the entire
system and all the data in the system main memory are saved as
is to the ASUSBKUP.SAV file. For example, you are editing an
Excel file when a battery low status occurs and you confirmed to
back up. When you restore the system status from the
ASUSBKUP.SAV file, you will see exactly the same screen,
settings, and system configuration as earlier backed up.
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When prompted, tap the Yes button
on the screen message window to
start the backup process.
Tap No if you do not wish to back up
the system status at this time.
To back up the current system status:
A confirmation message appears when
the backup process is complete.
NOTE Make sure that either a CF card or an SD card is present in
the respective slot. If you tap Yes without any card, an error
message appears, indicating that your selected backup
destination is not ready.
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When the device is OFF
Whenever a low battery status occurs while the device is in standby or
OFF mode:
1. SmartKeeper wakes up the system to back up the system status.
2. SmartKeeper checks if a CF card or an SD card is ready in the slot.
3. If found, SmartKeeper backs up the current system status to
ASUSBKUP.SAV file in the CF card or SD card. When the backup
process is complete, the system automatically goes back to sleep
(OFF).
NOTE If no card is found, the device goes back to sleep without
performing the backup process.
When you turn on the device, either one of the following messages is
flashed on the screen.
If automatic backup is successful
The system detected a battery
power low status. The system
status was automatically backed
up to ASUSBKUP.SAV file in the
CF card (or SD card).
If automatic backup failed because
a CF memory card is not ready in
the slot
The system detected a battery
power low status and tried to
back up the system status at
2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. Backup
failed! Cannot access CF card (or
SD card).
If automatic backup failed because
the CF card/SD card in the slot
may be defective and not
accessible
The system detected a battery
power low status and tried to
back up the system status at
2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. Backup
failed! CF card (or SD card) not
ready.
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The system detected a battery
power low status and tried to
back up the system status at
2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. Backup
failed! System error.
If automatic backup failed because
a system error occurred.
The system detected a battery
power low status and tried to
back up the system status at
2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. Backup
failed! Insufficient space in the
CF card (or SD card).
If automatic backup failed because
the available space in the CF
memory card is not enough to
back up the current system status
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To use manual backup:
1. Tap , then tap Settings.
2. Tap the System tab on the
bottom of the Settings screen.
3. Tap the SmartKeeper icon, then
the Manual tab.
4. Tap the Back up system button
to back up the current system
status to the CF card or SD card.
A message appears to confirm
that the backup process is
complete.
NOTE While backing up, the screen blacks out and shows the
message “Backup in progress” and the percentage of
backed up data.
The screen displays the backup
file information after the backup
process.
If a CF card or an SD card is not
present, an error message
appears after you tap the back up
button.
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To restore the system status:
1. Tap , then tap Settings.
2. Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen.
3. Tap the SmartKeeper icon, then the Manual tab.
4. Tap the Restore system button to restore the saved system status
from the CF card or SD card.
During the Restore process, the screen
blacks out and displays only the following
details:
File Date: 2004/06/15
File Time: 09:27/48 PM
Restore in progress: %
NOTE The Owner Information screen appears after the restore
process is complete. Tap the screen to return to the previous
status before you initiated the restore process.
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Bundled programs
Your device includes the most common Windows programs and more.
To access the bundled programs:
1. Tap , then tap Programs.
2. Tap any of the icons to launch a
specific application program.
ASUS Programs
Tapping the ASUS Programs icon displays
the ASUS Backup utility, ASUS Camera,
and ASUS Launcher icons.
Tap the ASUS Backup icon if you wish to
use the utility. See section “ASUS
Backup” on page 2-23 for details.
Tap the ASUS Camera icon if you wish to
use the utility. See “ASUS Camera”
chapter for details.
Tap the ASUS Launcher icon to quickly
display your frequently used programs.
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Calculator
Tap the Calculator icon to use the
calculator.
File Explorer
Tap the File Explorer icon to access
your files. See page 2-12.
Games
Tap the Games icon to display the
available games.
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MSN Messenger
Tap the MSN Messenger icon to use
the service. See Chapter 5.
Pocket MSN
Tap the Pocket MSN icon to get
connected to the Internet through the
Pocket Internet Explorer. See
Chapter 6.
Pocket Word
Tap the Pocket Word icon to create
Pocket Word documents. See
Chpater 5.
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Pocket Excel
Tap the Pocket Excel icon to create
spreadsheet documents. See
Chapter 5.
Pictures
Tap the Pictures icon to view .jpg
pictures stored on your device or on
a storage card. Refer to the online
help on your device for details on
using this feature.
Terminal Services Client
Tap the Terminal Services Client icon
to connect to a terminal server. Refer
to the online help on your device for
more information.
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ActiveSync
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Chapter 3
Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
♦♦
♦♦
♦Introduction........................................................... 3-2
What is ActiveSync
®
? ............................................................... 3-2
♦♦
♦♦
♦Installing ActiveSync®......................................................................... 3-3
Installing ActiveSync
®
on your computer .................................. 3-3
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♦Synchronizing your device .................................. 3-5
Connecting your device to a computer .................................... 3-5
Setting up a partnership ........................................................... 3-6
Checking synchronized information ......................................... 3-8
Manually initiating synchronization .......................................... 3-9
Synchronization options ......................................................... 3-10
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Introduction
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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ActiveSync
®3-3
Installing ActiveSync®
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
®
2002
from the Companion CD. Even if you have Outlook 98 or
Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to
Outlook 2002.
Installing ActiveSync
®
on your computer
To install ActiveSync on your computer:
1. Turn on your computer and monitor.
NOTE Do not connect your device to your computer until you have
finished installing ActiveSync.
2. Insert the Companion CD into the CD-ROM 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.
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4. Read the Overview before
installing ActiveSync 3.7 to make
sure that you perform the
installation sequence correctly.
5. If you have not installed Outlook,
install it now. Click Install
Outlook 2002 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 3.7,
then click Install.
8. When prompted, select Run this
program from its current
location then click OK.
9. Follow the succeeding screen
instructions. Click Finish to
complete the installation.
10. Restart Windows when prompted,
then proceed to the next section
to connect your device to your
computer and start
synchronization.
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Synchronizing your device
Connecting your device to a computer
To connect your device to your computer with the cradle:
1. Place the device on the cradle.
2. Connect the USB sync cable on the back of the cradle
3. Connect the other end to a USB port on your computer.
To connect your device to your computer without the
cradle:
1. Connect the 26-pin device plug to the 26-pin connector on the bottom
of the device.
2. Connect the USB sync cable from the cradle to a USB port on your
computer.
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Setting up a partnership
Immediately after you have completed the installation, the New
Partnership wizard will start automatically to help you establish a
partnership and customize your synchronization settings. At this point, you
can decide exactly which types of information you would like to
synchronize with your computer.
Apartnership 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.
2. On the next screen, select
Synchronize with the desktop
computer. Click Next.
3. Select the type of information that
you wish to synchronize. Click
Next.
OR
If you wish to customize a
synchronized item, highlight the
item then click Settings.
To set up a partnership:
1. When the New Partnership
screen appears, select Standard
partnership for the type of
partnership to establsih between
your device and your computer.
Click Next.
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On the Calendar
Synchronization Settings
window, for example, select from
the options how you wish to
synchronize the appointments on
your device with your computer.
Click OK.
4. Click Finish to complete setting a
partnership.
Immediately after you set up a
partnership, ActiveSync
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starts
automatically and initiates the first
synchronization between your
device and your computer.
Refer to the succeeding sections
for more details on
synchronization.
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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 , then tap ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen.
2. To start synchronization, make a connection between your device and
your computer, then tap Sync.
To end synchronization, tap Stop.
For more information on synchronization:
Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help.
Connection status
Tap to connect and synchronize
Tap to stop synchronization
Tap to synchronize via IR or
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 opposite 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.
NOTE: You cannot set the
options for unchecked items.
4. Click OK when done.
To select items to synchronize:
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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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