ASUSTeK Computer P505 PDA phone User Manual Appendix 1 P505 UserMan

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To capture a photo for an MMS message:To capture a photo for an MMS message:

To capture a photo for an MMS message:

The Pocket PC closes the

Camera application, then opens

MessagingMessaging

Messaging. The captured

photo appears in the photo/

video clip field.

4. Compose the MMS message

following the instructions on the

previous chapter, then send.

NOTENOTE

N O T E You can also use the single shot mode popup menu to

automatically insert a captured photo to an MMS message.

See the previous section for details.

1. Put the Pocket PC in camera

mode, then set the camera

capture mode to MMSMMS

MMSMMS

MMS .

2. Point the camera to your

subject, then adjust the camera

settings, if necessary.

3. When finished, tap or

press the joystick to capture the

image.

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To capture multiple photos:To capture multiple photos:

To capture multiple photos:

1. Put the Pocket PC in camera mode, then set the camera capture

mode to BurstBurst

BurstBurst

Burst .

2. Point the camera to your subject, then adjust the camera

settings, if necessary.

3. When finished, tap or

press the joystick to start

capturing the images.

The camera captures ten

successive photos in fixed

intervals, then saves the photos

in the Photo Album.

The camera returns to active

mode when finished.

4. Tap the Photo Album button

to view the captured photos.

Refer to the Photo AlbumPhoto Album

Photo AlbumPhoto Album

Photo Album

section for details.

NOTENOTE

N O T E The Burst Mode is best used when capturing action or

sequential photos.

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To add a frame to the photo:To add a frame to the photo:

To add a frame to the photo:

1. Put the Pocket PC in camera

mode, then set the camera

capture mode to composition

.

2. The screen displays the available

frames. Tap a frame to select

and display to the preview

window.

Otherwise, tap CancelCancel

CancelCancel

Can cel to return

to the camera display.

5. Tap the Photo Album button , then locate the capture to view.

3. Point the camera to your

subject, then adjust the camera

settings, if necessary.

4. When finished, tap or press

the joystick to capture the

image.

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To add a photo to your contacts:To add a photo to your contacts:

To add a photo to your contacts:

1. Put the Pocket PC in camera

mode, then set the camera

capture mode to caller ID mode

.

2. Point the camera to the person,

then adjust the camera settings,

if necessary.

3. When finished, tap or press

the joystick to capture the

image.

4. Select and tap the contact to

attach the captured photo.

The photo appears in the screen

everytime you place a call to or

receive a call from the person.

NOTENOTE

N O T E You can use the Photo

Contacts application to

remove or replace the

contact photo.

The Pocket PC closes the

Camera application, then opens

Photo ContactsPhoto Contacts

Photo Contacts.

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Capturing videoCapturing video

Capturing video

The camera is capable of capturing video in ASF, 3GP, and MP4

formats and supports three capture resolutions.

To capture video:To capture video:

To capture video:

1. Put the Pocket PC in camera mode, then set the camera capture

mode to VideoVideo

VideoVideo

Video .

2. Tap the video format button to select.

3. Tap the capture resolution

button to select. The preview

area changes when you select a

capture resolution.

4. When finished, point the camera

to the subject, then tap or

press the joystick to start

capturing.

5. Tap or press the joystick

to stop capturing. A pop-up

menu appears.

6. Tap an option from the menu.

To save the recording, tap KeepKeep

KeepKeep

Keep.

Otherwise, tap AbortAbort

AbortAbort

Abo rt to ignore.

To preview the recording, tap

PlayPlay

Pl a y. The video capture plays on

screen.

Tap Send as E-mail Send as E-mail

Send as E-mail Send as E-mail

Send as E-mail to send

the video capture to an e-mail

recipient.

Tap to select

the file format

Tap to select the

capture resolution

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7. Open the Photo Album

application, then locate the

video capture file in the

specified folder.

8. Tap the video capture file to

preview. Pause or stop the

preview by tapping the

corresponding button on the

bottom of the screen.

NOTENOTE

N O T E Refer to the Photo Album section for details on previewing

video capture files.

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Using the Camera in phone modeUsing the Camera in phone mode

Using the Camera in phone mode

NOTESNOTES

N O T E S Take note of the following when using the Camera Capture

application while the Pocket PC is on phone mode:

• The preview area is fixed at 240x180 pixels.

• The display does not support landscape mode. You must

set the preview orientation to PortraitPortrait

PortraitPortrait

Portrait mode before you

close the phone flip.

To launch Camera when the flip is open:

1. Tap .

2. Tap ProgramsPrograms

ProgramsPrograms

Programs.

3. Tap the CameraCamera

CameraCamera

Camera icon.

4. The CameraCamera

CameraCamera

Camera screen appears. Close the phone flip to display the

Camera screen. The illustration below shows the Camera

application in phone mode.

To launch Camera when the flip is closed:

Press the Camera button on the left side of the Pocket PC.

Zoom level

Storage location and

remaining memory

Displays the capture mode

and flash status

Capture mode icon

Flash icon Environment settings icon

Camera screen in phone modeCamera screen in phone mode

Camera screen in phone mode

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Changing the settings in phone modeChanging the settings in phone mode

Changing the settings in phone mode

You can the camera settings when in phone mode using the joystick,

side buttons, and the phone keypad buttons.

SettingsSettings

Settings Can be changed byCan be changed by

Can be changed byCan be changed by

Can be changed by

Capture modeCapture mode

Capture mode pressing the camera button camera button

camera button camera button

c a mera b u t t o n located on the side of the

PDA. The capture mode is set to Single Shot by default.

Press the camera button once to change to MMS mode,

press twice to Burst mode, and so on. The screen briefly

displays the selected capture mode.

FlashFlash

Flash pressing the record button record button

record button record button

r e c o r d b u t t o n located on the side of the

PDA. The flash turns on or off when you press the record

button. The screen briefly displays the flash status.

EnvironmentEnvironment

Environment pressing the voice command voice command

voice command voice command

voice command on the side of the PDA. The

camera is set to Auto by default. Press the voice command

button once to change to Outdoor setting, press twice to

Flourescent setting, and so on.

ZoomZoom

Zoom pressing the button on the PDA keypad. Press the

arrow up button to increase the zoom level, or the arrow

down to decrease the zoom level.

You can adjust other camera settings when the camera application is

opened while in PDA mode.

Taking photos in phone modeTaking photos in phone mode

Taking photos in phone mode

1. Select the capture mode by pressing the camera button located

on the side of the PDA.

2. Adjust the camera settings, if necessary, then point the camera

to your subject. See the previous section for details on changing

the camera settings.

3. Press the joystick to start capturing. For video captures, press the

joystick to stop recording.

4. Depending on the capture mode, the camera:

• saves the photo or video in the specified folder (Single shot,

Burst, Composition, and Video modes). To view the capture,

open the flip, then launch the Photo Album Photo Album

Photo Album Photo Album

Photo Album application.

• instructs you to open the flip, then launches the MessagingMessaging

MessagingMessaging

Messaging

application (MMS mode), or Photo Contacts Photo Contacts

Photo Contacts Photo Contacts

Photo Contacts application

(Caller ID mode).

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Photo AlbumPhoto Album

Photo Album

The Photo Album application allows you view, edit, and manage

multimedia files, including stock and captured photos, videos,

animations, and clips.

Launching the Photo AlbumLaunching the Photo Album

Launching the Photo Album

To launch Photo Album from Today screen:To launch Photo Album from Today screen:

To launch Photo Album from Today screen:

1. Tap .

2. Tap ProgramsPrograms

ProgramsPrograms

Programs.

3. Tap the Photo Album Photo Album

Photo Album Photo Album

Photo Album icon to

open the application.

To launch Photo Album from the Vodafone Menu:To launch Photo Album from the Vodafone Menu:

To launch Photo Album from the Vodafone Menu:

NOTENOTE

N O T E Make sure that the Vodafone Menu is activated. Refer to

Chapter 5 for details.

1. Open the phone flip to display

the Vodafone Menu

2. Tap the Photo AlbumPhoto Album

Photo AlbumPhoto Album

Photo Album icon to

open the application.

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To launch Photo Album from Camera:To launch Photo Album from Camera:

To launch Photo Album from Camera:

Tap the Photo Album button

on the bottom of the screen.

Photo Album main screenPhoto Album main screen

Photo Album main screen

NOTENOTE

N O T E By default, the Photo Album main screen displays the photos

and videos saved in the My Album My Album

My Album My Album

My Album folder.

Tap to sort the files by

name, date, size, or type

Tap to change the

viewing settings

Tap to select a file, view the

options, and application information

Tap to select another

folder or location

Tap to select the file

Tap to open the Camera

Tap to start a slideshow

of the files

Tap and hold a file to

display a pop-up menu

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Finding files and customising your viewFinding files and customising your view

Finding files and customising your view

To find your photos or video clips:To find your photos or video clips:

To find your photos or video clips:

1. If the file you want to view or

edit is not on the list, tap ShowShow

ShowShow

Show

or My Album My Album

My Album My Album

My Album then select

another location (Flash Disk or

SD Card).

The screen shows the contents

of the selected location.

2. If the file you want to view or

edit is in another folder, tap

ViewView

Vi e w, then tap Select aSelect a

Select aSelect a

Select a

FolderFolder

Fold er to display all other

folders.

3. Locate the folder. The lower

section of the screen shows the

media filed inside the selected

folder.

4. After selecting the folder, tap

the OKOK

OKOK

O K button to display the

contents in the main screen.

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To view a thumbnail of the files:To view a thumbnail of the files:

To view a thumbnail of the files:

2. Select and tap a thumbnail

setting from the popup menu.

1. Tap ViewView

ViewView

View > ThumbnailsThumbnails

ThumbnailsThumbnails

Thumbnails.

The files are displayed based

on your thumbnail settings.

3. Tap ViewView

ViewView

View > Show NameShow Name

Show NameShow Name

Show Name

Under ThumbnailsUnder Thumbnails

Under Thumbnails to

display the file names.

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To view a file list:To view a file list:

To view a file list:

The screen displays a list of

the files.

Tap ViewView

ViewView

View > ListList

ListList

List.

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Managing photos and videosManaging photos and videos

Managing photos and videos

To delete photos or videos:To delete photos or videos:

To delete photos or videos:

2. Select Delete this MediaDelete this Media

Delete this MediaDelete this Media

Delete this Media.

3. Tap OKOK

OKOK

O K when a confirmation

window appears. The selected file

is deleted.

To delete multiple photos or video files:To delete multiple photos or video files:

To delete multiple photos or video files:

1. Check the box at the bottom

left corner of the files you

want to delete.

1. Tap and hold a file to display

a popup menu.

NOTENOTE

N O T E If you want to delete

all photos and video

files in a folder, tap

ToolsTools

Tools > Check AllCheck All

Check AllCheck All

Check All

MediaMedia

M e d i a to select all

files.

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2. Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

To ols, then select

Delete Checked MediaDelete Checked Media

Delete Checked Media

from the popup menu.

3. Tap OKOK

OKOK

O K when a confirmation

window appears to delete the

files.

2. Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

To ols, then select

Rename/Move Media Rename/Move Media

Rename/Move Media from

the popup menu.

1. Check the box at the bottom

left corner of the files you

want to move to another

location.

To move photos and videos to another folder:To move photos and videos to another folder:

To move photos and videos to another folder:

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2. Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

To ols, then select

Rename/Move Media Rename/Move Media

Rename/Move Media from

the popup menu.

1. Check the box at the bottom

left corner of the file you

want to rename.

To rename a photo or video file:To rename a photo or video file:

To rename a photo or video file:

3. Select the folder and location

where you want the files moved.

4. Tap to move the files.

Otherwise, tap CancelCancel

CancelCancel

Cancel to return

to the previous screen.

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4. Display the file names by

tapping View > ShowView > Show

View > ShowView > Show

View > Show

Name Under ThumbnailsName Under Thumbnails

Name Under Thumbnails

to view the new file name.

3. Enter the new file name using

the soft keyboard.

Select a new folder and location

if you want to move the file

after renaming it, then click ..

..

.

2. The screen displays the file

information including name.

format, size, depth, etc.

1. Tap and hold a file, then

select InformationInformation

InformationInformation

Information from the

popup menu.

To view a file information:To view a file information:

To view a file information:

3. Tap to close the window and return to the previous screen

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Editing photosEditing photos

Editing photos

The Photo Album comes with several photo editing features that lets you:

• rotate, flip, crop, and warp photos

• add text, sounds, and cliparts to photos

• create funhouse photos and photo greetings

Before you can edit a photo, you must tap a photo file to display.

To rotate or flip a photoTo rotate or flip a photo

To rotate or flip a photo

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Rotate/Flip/CropRotate/Flip/Crop

Rotate/Flip/CropRotate/Flip/Crop

Rotate/Flip/Crop.

Current zoom level

Tap to view the

photo editing menu

Tap to adjust the view setting

Tap to delete the file

Tap to start a slideshow

of the files

Tap to display the file

information

Tap to zoom out

Tap to zoom in

Tap to open picture tools

Tap to display the previous photo

Tap to display the next photo

Preview window

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2. Tap the corresponding button to rotate or flip the photo. Refer to

the illustrations below.

Tap to crop photo

Tap to flip photo

horizontally

Tap to flip the photo

vertically

Tap to rotate the photo

counterclockwise

Tap to rotate the photo

clockwise

Rotate

counterclockwise

Rotate

clockwise

Flip vertical

Flip

horizontal

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To crop a photo:To crop a photo:

To crop a photo:

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Rotate/Flip/Crop Rotate/Flip/Crop

Rotate/Flip/Crop Rotate/Flip/Crop

Rotate/Flip/Crop. 2. The application prompts you

to specify the crop area with

the stylus. Tap to continue.

3. Drag the stylus over the area

you wish to retain after

cropping.

4. Tap to crop the photo,

then tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools to save.

NOTENOTE

N O T E If you want to revert to the original photo after cropping, tap

ToolsTools

Tools > Revert to SavedRevert to Saved

Revert to SavedRevert to Saved

Revert to Saved.

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To warp a photo:To warp a photo:

To warp a photo:

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Warp Warp

Warp Warp

Warp. 2. Tap WarpWarp

WarpWarp

Wa r p, then choose the

warping size.

3. Drag the stylus over the area

you want to warp. For

example, start from the

center of the lioness’ lip up

towards the chin.

4. Warp other areas of the

photo as desired, then tap .

Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools to save.

NOTENOTE

N O T E If you want to revert to the original photo after warping, tap

ToolsTools

Tools > Revert to SavedRevert to Saved

Revert to SavedRevert to Saved

Revert to Saved.

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To add a recording to a photo:To add a recording to a photo:

To add a recording to a photo:

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Edit Sound Edit Sound

Edit Sound Edit Sound

Edit Sound. The

recording bar appears at the

bottom of the screen.

2. Tap the record button to

start recording. Tap the stop

button to stop recording.

NOTENOTE

N O T E Make sure to place the audio source near the device

microphone to achieve clearer recordings.

Play button

Stop button

Record button

Recording slider

Fast forward

Rewind

3. When finished, playback the

recording by tapping the play,

rewind, or fast forward buttons.

4. Tap to save the recording.

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To add a drawing to a photo:To add a drawing to a photo:

To add a drawing to a photo:

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Draw Draw

Draw Draw

Draw. 2. Tap the line weight button,

then select from the list.

3. Tap the line color button to

select the line color. Tap the

color of choice.

4. Use the stylus to draw objects

or texts over the photo, then

tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools to save.

NOTENOTE

N O T E If you want to revert to the original photo after drawing, tap

ToolsTools

Tools > Revert to SavedRevert to Saved

Revert to SavedRevert to Saved

Revert to Saved.

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To add texts to a photo:To add texts to a photo:

To add texts to a photo:

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Add Text Add Text

Add Text Add Text

Add Text. 2. Use the soft keyboard to type

the text, then tap .

3. The text is inserted in the

photo. Tap to change the

text font, size, color, and

style.

4. Change the text settings from

this window, then tap to

save the changes.

Tap to underline text

Tap to italicised text

Tap to boldface text

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NOTENOTE

N O T E If you want to edit the inserted text, tap TextText

TextText

Text > EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit

Current Text Current Text

C u r r e n t T e x t to display the Add/Edit Text window. Edit

the text using the soft keyboard, then tap .

5. Move the text block to the

desired location, then tap .

6. To add another text block,

tap TextText

TextText

Text > Add New TextAdd New Text

Add New TextAdd New Text

Add New Text.

Follow the same instructions

to insert another text block.

To add a clipart to a photo:To add a clipart to a photo:

To add a clipart to a photo:

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Add Clip Art Add Clip Art

Add Clip Art Add Clip Art

Add Clip Art.

The cliparts appear.

2. Select and tap a clipart to

insert.

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NOTENOTE

N O T E The Photo Album comes with two clipart categories:

emoticonsemoticons

emoticons and fun clipsfun clips

fun clipsfun clips

f u n c l i p s. You can switch categories by

tapping the clipart category displayed on the top left corner

of the display.

3. Tap emoticonsemoticons

emoticonsemoticons

emoticons, then select

fun clips fun clips

fun clips to change the

clipart directory. Select and

tap a clipart to insert.

4. The clipart appears over the

photo. Drag the clipart to the

desired location using the stylus.

Tap to save the changes.

Tap to rotate the

clipart clockwise

Tap to rotate the clipart

counterclockwise

5. Tap Clip Art Clip Art

Clip Art Clip Art

Clip Art to add a new

clipart, change or delete a

selected clipart, or arrange

the clipart position.

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To add a Funhouse effect to a photo:To add a Funhouse effect to a photo:

To add a Funhouse effect to a photo:

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Funhouse Funhouse

Funhouse Funhouse

Funhouse. The

Bobble heads effects appear.

2. Select and tap a Bobble head

effect you want to apply to

the photo.

NOTENOTE

N O T E The Photo Album comes with two Funhouse categories:

Bobble heads Bobble heads

Bobble heads and Fun GamesFun Games

Fun GamesFun Games

F u n G a m e s. You can switch categories

by tapping the Funhouse category displayed on the top left

corner of the display.

3. Select and tap the Funhouse

effect you want to apply to

the photo.

4. Adjust the photo size, angle,

and position to match the

effect.

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5. Tap TemplateTemplate

TemplateTemplate

Template to change the

Funhouse effect. Select

another effect to apply.

6. When finished, tap to save

the changes.

To create a photo greeting:To create a photo greeting:

To create a photo greeting:

1. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Photo Photo

Photo Photo

Photo

GreetingGreeting

Greeting. The Photo

Greeting frames appear.

2. Select and tap a frame you

want to apply to the photo.

NOTENOTE

N O T E The Photo Album comes with two Photo Greeting categories:

Just for Fun Just for Fun

Just for Fun and OccassionsOccassions

OccassionsOccassions

O c c a s s i o n s. You can switch categories

by tapping the Photo Greeting category displayed on the top

left corner of the display.

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3. After changing categories,

select and tap a frame you

want to apply to the photo.

4. Adjust the photo size, angle,

and position to match the

frame.

5. Tap TemplateTemplate

TemplateTemplate

Template to change the

Photo Greeting frame. Select

another frame to apply.

6. When finished, tap to save

the changes.

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Saving photosSaving photos

Saving photos

To save the photo:To save the photo:

To save the photo:

1. Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools > Save Picture Save Picture

Save Picture Save Picture

Save Picture

AsAs

As. The Save As Save As

Save As Save As

Save As window

appears.

2. Use the soft keyboard to type

a file name for the photo.

3. Select the folder and location

where you want to save the

photo.

4. Select the photo file type.

You can save a photo in .jpg

or .bmp format.

5. Tap OKOK

OKOK

O K to save the photo.

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Sharing photosSharing photos

Sharing photos

The Photo Album lets you share photos to other PDAs using infrared

and Bluetooth™, next generation mobile phones via MMS and WAP,

and notebooks/PCs via e-mail.

To send a photo via MMS:To send a photo via MMS:

To send a photo via MMS:

1. From the Photo Album main

screen, tap a photo to

display.

2. Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools > Send viaSend via

Send viaSend via

Send via

MMSMMS

MMS. The MessagingMessaging

MessagingMessaging

Messaging

window appears.

3. The photo becomes an MMS

object. Compose the MMS

message following the

instructions on Chapter 6.

4. When finished, send the MMS

message.

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To send a photo via e-mail:To send a photo via e-mail:

To send a photo via e-mail:

1. From the Photo Album main

screen, tap a photo to

display.

2. Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools > Send viaSend via

Send viaSend via

Send via

E-mailE-mail

E-mail. The MessagingMessaging

MessagingMessaging

Messaging

window appears.

3. The photo becomes an e-mail

attachment. Compose the

e-mail message following the

instructions in Chapter 6.

4. When finished, send the

e-mail message.

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To send a photo via e-mail:To send a photo via e-mail:

To send a photo via e-mail:

1. From the Photo Album main

screen, tap a photo to

display.

2. Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools > Beam PictureBeam Picture

Beam PictureBeam Picture

Beam Picture.

3. The Pocket PC searches for

the IR port of the recipient’s

device

Beam the photo following the

instructions in Chapter 10.

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PicturesPictures

Pictures

The Pictures application allows you view and manage photos, and

create slideshows from photos saved in the Pocket PC.

Launching the PicturesLaunching the Pictures

Launching the Pictures

To launch Pictures:To launch Pictures:

To launch Pictures:

1. Tap .

2. Tap ProgramsPrograms

ProgramsPrograms

Programs.

3. Tap the PicturesPictures

PicturesPictures

Pictur e s icon to open the application.

Pictures main screenPictures main screen

Pictures main screen

NOTENOTE

N O T E By default, the Pictures main screen displays the photos

saved in the My Pictures My Pictures

My Pictures My Pictures

My Pictures folder.

Tap to sort the files by

name, date, size, or type

Tap to access the

application options

Tap to start a slideshow

Tap to select another

folder or location

Tap and hold a file to

display a pop-up menu

Tap to display the pictures

saved in the My Pictures

folder

Tap to display the pictures

saved in the SD card

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Editing photos using PicturesEditing photos using Pictures

Editing photos using Pictures

To adjust the photo brightness and contrast:To adjust the photo brightness and contrast:

To adjust the photo brightness and contrast:

1. From the Pictures main

screen, tap a photo to display,

then tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > BrightnessBrightness

BrightnessBrightness

Brightness

and Contrastand Contrast

and Contrast.

2. Adjust the photo brightness

and contrast by tapping the

appropriate buttons.

3. Tap DoneDone

DoneDone

Don e to save your

changes.

Decrease brightness

Increase brightness

Decrease contrast

Increase contrast

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To rotate the photo:To rotate the photo:

To rotate the photo:

1. From the Pictures main

screen, tap a photo to display.

2. Tap the rotate button to

rotate the photo 90º

counterclockwise.

3. Tap to save the changes.

Tap to rotate

To rotate the photo:To rotate the photo:

To rotate the photo:

1. From the Pictures main

screen, tap a photo to display,

then tap the crop button.

2. Use the stylus to select the

photo area you want to retain

after cropping.

Crop button

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3. When prompted, tap inside

the crop to crop the photo.

4. The screen displays the

cropped photo. Tap to save

the changes.

To zoom in/out a photo:To zoom in/out a photo:

To zoom in/out a photo:

1. From the Pictures main

screen, tap a photo to display,

then tap the zoom button.

2. From the zoom navigator

window, tap the zoom in or out

button to magnify the photo.

Tap to zoom in/out

NOTENOTE

N O T E Use the stylus to drag the red square inside the navigator

window to the area you want to zoom.

Zoom out

Zoom in

Fit in screen view

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Starting a photo slide showStarting a photo slide show

Starting a photo slide show

To adjust the slide show settings:To adjust the slide show settings:

To adjust the slide show settings:

1. From the Pictures main screen,

tap Tools > OptionsTools > Options

Tools > OptionsTools > Options

Tools > Options.

2. Tap the Slide Show tab to

display the slide show settings.

3. Adjust the slide show settings from this window, then tap to

effect your changes.

To start a photo slide show:To start a photo slide show:

To start a photo slide show:

1. From the Pictures main

screen, tap the slide show

button to begin the slide

show.

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2. During the slide show, tap the

screen to display the slide

show control buttons. Refer

to the illustration below for

the button description.

Stop slideshow

Next photo

Previous photo

Play slideshow

Pause slide show

Change

orientation*

* Portrait or landscape

Using the Tools menuUsing the Tools menu

Using the Tools menu

The Tools menu allows you to share photos via e-mail or beam, set

the photo as wallpaper, or revert to the original photo.

To access the Tools menu:To access the Tools menu:

To access the Tools menu:

1. From the Pictures main screen,

tap a photo to display, then

ToolsTools

Tools.

2. Select from the available

options, then follow screen

instructions to continue.

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Auto-launching PicturesAuto-launching Pictures

Auto-launching Pictures

You can auto-launch Pictures everytime you insert a digital camera SD

card to the Pocket PC SD card slot.

To auto-launch Pictures:To auto-launch Pictures:

To auto-launch Pictures:

1. From the Pictures main screen,

tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools > Options > Options

> Options > Options

> Options.

2. Tap the GeneralGeneral

GeneralGeneral

General tab, then

check the option DetectDetect

DetectDetect

Detect

digital camera storagedigital camera storage

digital camera storage

cardscards

cards.

3. Tap to save your settings.

Chapter 8

Using Companion Application

s

This chapter includes basic

information on how to use

Pocket Word, Pocket Excel,

MSN Messenger, and Windows

Media Player for Pocket PC.

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Chapter summaryChapter summary

Chapter summary

••

•Companion applicationsCompanion applications

Companion applicationsCompanion applications

Companion applications ................................................................

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•Pocket WordPocket Word

Pocket WordPocket Word

Pocket Word ..............................................................................................

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8-3

Creating Pocket Word documents .................................... 8-3

Modes of entering information ......................................... 8-4

Saving Pocket Word documents ...................................... 8-8

Opening an existing Pocket Word document .................. 8-10

••

•Pocket ExcelPocket Excel

Pocket ExcelPocket Excel

Pocket Excel ............................................................................................

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Creating Pocket Excel documents .................................. 8-11

Saving Pocket Excel documents ..................................... 8-12

Securing your Excel document ....................................... 8-14

Tips for working in Pocket Excel ..................................... 8-16

••

•MSN MessengerMSN Messenger

MSN MessengerMSN Messenger

MSN Messenger ....................................................................................

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Signing up ...................................................................... 8-18

Working with contacts ................................................... 8-19

Chatting with contacts .................................................. 8-20

••

•Windows Media Player for Pocket PCWindows Media Player for Pocket PC

Windows Media Player for Pocket PCWindows Media Player for Pocket PC

Windows Media Player for Pocket PC ..........................

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Using the Windows

®

Media Player library ........................ 8-22

••

•Voice CommanderVoice Commander

Voice CommanderVoice Commander

Voice Commander ..............................................................................

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Changing the Voice Commander settings ...................... 8-25

Creating voice tags ........................................................ 8-26

Digit training .................................................................. 8-28

Adjusting the advanced settings ................................... 8-30

Using the Voice Commander .......................................... 8-31

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Companion applicationsCompanion applications

Companion applications

The companion applications consist of Microsoft

®

Pocket Word,

Microsoft

®

Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, Windows Media™ Player for

Pocket PC, Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer, and Voice Commander.

To switch to a companion program on your device, tap , then select

ProgramsPrograms

Programs. Tap the icon of the program that you want to open.

Pocket WordPocket Word

Pocket Word

Pocket Word 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. Synchronise documents

between your desktop computer and your device so that you have

the most up-to-date content in both locations.

Use Pocket Word to create documents, such as letters, meeting

minutes, or trip reports.

Creating Pocket Word documentsCreating Pocket Word documents

Creating Pocket Word documents

To create a new Word document:To create a new Word document:

To create a new Word document:

1. Tap , tap ProgramsPrograms

ProgramsPrograms

Programs, tap

Pocket WordPocket Word

Pocket Word to launch the

application.

If you have existing Microsoft

®

Word or Pocket Word

documents in your device, a

list of the documents appears.

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2. Tap NewNew

NewNew

Ne w to display a blank document.

NOTENOTE

N O T E Tap on ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tools, then OptionsOptions

OptionsOptions

O p t i o n s to change the format of blank

documents.

3. Use any of the input modes to enter your text. Refer to the

section “Modes of entering information” for details.

Type your text here

Tap to select an input method

Tap to show or hide

the input panel

Tap to show or hide

the formatting toolbar

Tap to save and close your document

Formatting toolbar

Modes of entering informationModes of entering information

Modes of entering information

You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes

(typing, writing, drawing, or recording), which are displayed on the

ViewView

Vi ew menu. Each mode has its own toolbar that you can show or

hide by tapping the Show/Hide ToolbarShow/Hide Toolbar

Show/Hide ToolbarShow/Hide Toolbar

Show/Hide Toolbar button on the command

bar.

If you are opening a Word document created on a desktop computer,

select Wrap to WindowWrap to Window

Wrap to WindowWrap to Window

Wrap to Window on the ViewView

ViewView

Vi ew menu so that you can see

the entire document.

To change the zoom magnification:To change the zoom magnification:

To change the zoom magnification:

1. Tap ViewView

ViewView

Vi e w, then tap ZoomZoom

ZoomZoom

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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Typing ModeTyping Mode

Typing Mode

Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. For more

information on entering typed text, see Chapter 2.

To find and replace text:To find and replace text:

To find and replace text:

1. Highlight the text you wish to change by dragging the stylus

across the text.

2. Press the Back bar to remove

the text and enter new text.

OROR

OR

Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Edit > Find/Replace.Find/Replace.

Find/Replace.Find/Replace.

Find/Replace.

3. Tap ReplaceReplace

ReplaceReplace

Replace or FindFind

FindFind

Find, then

follow screen instructions to

continue.

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Writing modeWriting mode

Writing mode

In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled

lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater

than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily. For more

information on writing and selecting writing, see Chapter 2.

NOTENOTE

N O T E • If you cross three ruled lines in a single stylus stroke, the

writing becomes a drawing, and can be edited and

manipulated as described in the next section.

• Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when

a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word

document on your desktop computer.

Write your text here

Click on the Space button, then tap on the

screen at the point at which you want to

insert space, dragging the arrow that

appears to move to the text to a new line.

Pen button

Tap to show or hide the

writing/formatting toolbar

Tap to display the menu

Tap to display zoom percentages

Tap to wrap text to screen

Space button

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Drawing modeDrawing mode

Drawing mode

In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines

appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the

first stroke, you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of

the drawing.

Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing bounding box

becomes part of the drawing. For more information on drawing and

selecting drawings, see Chapter 2.

Resize an object by

dragging the selection

handles

Tap an arrow to display the options

Pen button

Drawing toolbar

Tap to show or hide the drawing toolbar

Tap to select the formatting options

Recording modeRecording mode

Recording mode

In recording mode, you can embed

a recording into your document.

Recordings are saved as .wav.wav

.wav.wav

.wav

files. For more information on

recording, see Chapter 2.

Embedded

recording

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Saving Pocket Word documentsSaving Pocket Word documents

Saving Pocket Word documents

To save a Pocket Word document:To save a Pocket Word document:

To save a Pocket Word document:

When you have finished editing

your document, tap .

NOTENOTE

N O T E If you do not specify a

file name for the

document using the

steps below, then the

first line of the

document is used as

the file name.

To name a file:To name a file:

To name a file:

1. With the document open, tap

ToolsTools

Tools.

2. From the pop-up menu, tap

FileFile

F il e, then tap SaveSave

SaveSave

Save

Document As...Document As...

Document As... option. The

Save As Save As

Save As window appears.

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To change a file name:To change a file name:

To change a file name:

1. Hold the stylus down on the name of the file in the document list,

then select Rename/Move from the pop-up menu.

2. Enter the new name of the file, then tap .

5. Tap the down arrow in the TypeType

TypeType

Type

field to select a file format.

You can save the document you

create or edit in a variety of file

formats including:

• Pocket Word Document (.psw)

• Rich Text Format (.rtf)

• Plain Text (.txt)

• Word 97/2000 Template

• Word 97/2000 Document

6. Tap the down arrow in the

LocationLocation

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 OKOK

OKOK

OK when done.

3. Change the file name by typing

a new one in the NameName

NameName

Nam e field.

4. Tap the down arrow in the

FolderFolder

Folder field to select a folder

where you want to save the file.

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Opening an existing Pocket Word documentOpening an existing Pocket Word document

Opening an existing Pocket Word document

Pocket Word 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.

NOTENOTE

N O T E You can open only one Pocket Word document at a time;

when you open a second document, you will be asked to save

the 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 and

hold to display a pop-up menu

Tap to create a new document

Tap to change document settings

Tap an option from

the pop-up menu

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Pocket ExcelPocket Excel

Pocket Excel

Use Pocket Excel to create spreadsheets such as expense reports and

mileage logs. You can transfer spreadsheets between your device and

desktop computer and vice versa. You can also synchronise

spreadsheets between your desktop computer and your device so

that you have the most up-to-date contents in both locations.

Pocket Excel 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.

Pocket Excel provides basic spreadsheet tools such as formulas,

functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap ViewView

ViewView

View,

then tap ToolbarToolbar

ToolbarToolbar

Toolbar.

NOTENOTE

N O T E Some Excel spreadsheets may be too complex for viewing and

editing in Pocket Excel.

NOTENOTE

N O T E You can open only one Pocket Excel document at a time;

when you open a second document, you will be asked to save

the first.

Creating Pocket Excel documentsCreating Pocket Excel documents

Creating Pocket Excel documents

To create a new Excel document:To create a new Excel document:

To create a new Excel document:

1. Tap , tap ProgramsPrograms

ProgramsPrograms

Programs, tap

Pocket ExcelPocket Excel

Pocket Excel.

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Saving Pocket Excel documentsSaving Pocket Excel documents

Saving Pocket Excel documents

To save an Excel document:To save an Excel document:

To save an Excel document:

1. When you have finished editing

your document, tap .

2. Tap NewNew

NewNew

Ne w to display a blank document.

If you selected a template for new documents in the OptionsOptions

OptionsOptions

Options

dialog box, that template appears with the appropriate text and

formatting already provided.

3. A blank worksheet appears. Enter texts, numbers, and formulas

using the soft keyboard and the application buttons.

Cell contents appear here as you type,

or when you select the cell

Tap to select an input method

Tap to show or hide

the input panel

Tap to save and close your document

Formatting toolbar

Tap to auto-sum selected cells

Tap to navigate worksheets

Tap to show or hide

the formatting toolbar

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To specify save options:To specify save options:

To specify save options:

1. With the document open, tap

ToolsTools

Tools.

2. From the pop-up menu, tap

FileFile

F il e, then tap SaveSave

SaveSave

Save

Workbook As...Workbook As...

Workbook As... to display

the Save AsSave As

Save AsSave As

Save As screen.

3. Change the file name by simply

typing a new one in the NameName

NameName

Name

field.

4. Tap the down arrow in the

FolderFolder

Folder field to select a folder

where you wish to place the

file.

5. Tap the down arrow in the TypeType

TypeType

Type

field to select a file format.

You can save the document you

create or edit in a variety of

formats:

• Pocket Excel Workbook (.pxl)

• Pocket Excel 1.0 Workbook (.xls)

• Pocket Excel Template

• Excel 97/2000 Workbook

• Excel 97/2000 Template

2. By default, your spreadsheet

will be saved with the file name

Book1Book1

Bo ok 1. 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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6. Tap the down arrow in the

LocationLocation

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 OKOK

OKOK

OK when done.

NOTENOTE

N O T E If you do not wish to save your workbook to a different

format, but would like to change the file name, folder, and

location of your document, simply tap and hold the file from

the File Explorer window, then tap Rename/Move...Rename/Move...

Rename/Move...Rename/Move...

Rename/Move... from

the pop-up menu to make your changes.

Securing your Excel documentSecuring your Excel document

Securing your Excel document

If your workbook contains sensitive or confidental information, you

can protect it with a password.

To set a password for your workbook:To set a password for your workbook:

To set a password for your workbook:

1. Open the workbook.

2. Tap EditEdit

EditEdit

Ed it from the command

bar, then tap Password...Password...

Password...Password...

Password... to

display the password setting

screen.

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3. Type a password in the

PasswordPassword

Password field.

4. Re-type the password in the

Verify PasswordVerify Password

Verify Password field.

5. Tap when done.

If you have set a password for your

workbook, a password screen appears

asking you to type your password

whenever you try to open the

workbook.

Type your password, then tap OKOK

OKOK

O K. If

you type in a wrong password, a

message appears telling you so.

NOTENOTE

N O T E DO NOT forget your password! You cannot open your

workbook unless you type in the correct password.

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Tips for working in Pocket ExcelTips for working in Pocket Excel

Tips for working in Pocket Excel

Take note of the following when working in large worksheets in

Pocket Excel:

•View in full-screen modeView in full-screen mode

View in full-screen modeView in full-screen mode

View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet

as possible. Tap ViewView

ViewView

Vi e w, then tap Full ScreenFull Screen

Full ScreenFull Screen

Full Screen. To exit full-screen

mode, tap RestoreRestore

RestoreRestore

Restore.

•Show and hide window elements.Show and hide window elements.

Show and hide window elements.Show and hide window elements.

Show and hide window elements. Tap ViewView

ViewView

Vi e w, then tap the

elements to show or hide.

•Freeze panes on a worksheet.Freeze panes on a worksheet.

Freeze panes on a worksheet.Freeze panes on a worksheet.

Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you

want to freeze panes. Tap ViewView

ViewView

Vi e w, then tap Freeze PanesFreeze Panes

Freeze PanesFreeze Panes

Freeze Panes. You

might want to freeze the top and leftmost panes in a worksheet

to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a

sheet.

•Split panes Split panes

Split panes Split panes

Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap

ViewView

Vi e w, then tap SplitSplit

SplitSplit

Sp lit. Drag the split bar to where you want it. To

remove the split, tap ViewView

ViewView

Vi e w, then tap Remove SplitRemove Split

Remove SplitRemove Split

Remove Split.

•Show and hide rows and columns.Show and hide rows and columns.

Show and hide rows and columns.Show and hide rows and columns.

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

FormatFormat

Format, then tap RowRow

RowRow

Row or ColumnColumn

ColumnColumn

Colu mn, and tap HideHide

HideHide

Hide. To show a

hidden row or column, tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

To ols, then tap Go ToGo To

Go ToGo To

Go T o, and type a

reference that is in the hidden row or column. Tap FormatFormat

FormatFormat

Format, then

tap RowRow

RowRow

Row or ColumnColumn

ColumnColumn

Colu mn, and tap UnhideUnhide

UnhideUnhide

Unhide.

For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap , then tap HelpHelp

HelpHelp

Help.

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MSN MessengerMSN Messenger

MSN Messenger

MSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program that

allows you to:

• See online friends and colleagues

• Send and receive instant messages

• Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts

To use MSN Messenger:To use MSN Messenger:

To use MSN Messenger:

You must have a Microsoft Passport™ accountMicrosoft Passport™ account

Microsoft Passport™ accountMicrosoft Passport™ account

Microsoft Passport™ account or a MicrosoftMicrosoft

MicrosoftMicrosoft

Microsoft

Exchange e-mail accountExchange e-mail account

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.comhttp://www.passport.com

http://www.passport.com.

Get a free Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at

http://www.hotmail.comhttp://www.hotmail.com

http://www.hotmail.com.

To launch MSN Messenger:To launch MSN Messenger:

To launch MSN Messenger:

1. Tap , then tap ProgramsPrograms

ProgramsPrograms

Programs.

2. Tap MSN MessengerMSN Messenger

MSN MessengerMSN Messenger

MSN Messenger.

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Signing upSigning up

Signing up

To sign in to MSN Mesenger service:To sign in to MSN Mesenger service:

To sign in to MSN Mesenger service:

NOTENOTE

N O T E If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop computer,

your contacts will show up on your device without being

added again.

2. In the sign-in screen, enter

your e-mail address and

password, then tap Sign InSign In

Sign InSign In

Sign In.

1. Tap ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Tool s then tap SignSign

SignSign

Sign

in...in...

in ... from the menu.

OROR

OR

Simply tap the screen.

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Working with contactsWorking with contacts

Working with contacts

The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at

a glance, divided into OnlineOnline

OnlineOnline

Online and Not OnlineNot Online

Not OnlineNot Online

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 StatusMy Status

My StatusMy Status

My Status in the

ToolsTools

Tools menu and select Appear OfflineAppear Offline

Appear OfflineAppear Offline

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 UnblockUnblock

UnblockUnblock

Unblock on the pop-up menu.

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Chatting with contactsChatting with contacts

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 TextMy Text

My TextMy Text

My Text to

enter a preset message, then tap SendSend

SendSend

Se n d. To invite another contact to

a multi-user chat, tap InviteInvite

InviteInvite

Invite in the ToolsTools

ToolsTools

Too ls menu, then tap the

contact that you want to invite.

NOTENOTE

N O T E To switch back to the main window without closing a chat,

tap the ContactsContacts

ContactsContacts

C o n t a c t s button. To go back to your chat window,

tap ChatsChats

ChatsChats

C h a t s 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 HelpHelp

HelpHelp

Help.

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