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MyPal A636/632
Handbook
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E1810 First edition V1 July 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1
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Contents at a glance ® This handbook contains the information you need to efficiently use ASUS MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Get started! .............................................1-1 This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A636/632 Pocket PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize you with its many features. • Chapter 2 - Learn the basics .....................................2-1 This chapter will teach you the basic functions in MyPal A636/ 632. You wil
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• Chapter 8 - Get connected ........................................8-1 This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet, and for transferring data using infrared (IR). ® • Chapter 9 - Bluetooth ........................................................................ 9-1 This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth feature built-in the device. ® • Chapter 10 - Using Wi-Fi ............................................................. 10-1 ® This chapter provides inf
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MyPal A636/632 specifications ® Processor Intel XScale™ PXA272 416MHz ® Operating Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 5.0 system Memory 128MB Flash ROM 64MB SDRAM (107MB user accessible) Display 3.5-inch, brilliant transflective TFT LCD 65,000 Full-color, 16-bit display QVGA, 240x320 resolution with Touch Pad Battery 1300 mAh removable/rechargeable (A636) removable (A632) Li-ion battery Expansion slot One slot (A636) SD card slot (SDIO/SD/ MMC) Dual slot (A632) SD card slot (SDIO/ SD/MMC) and mini SD Comm
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Package contents Your package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A636/632 • Cradle • USB sync cable • AC adapter/power cable Input : 100V ~ 240V Output : 5V 2.4A 10W •1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery • Stylus • Protection case ® • Microsoft Companion CD • Bonus CD • Handbook • Qu
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Chapter 1 Get started! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2 Front features........................................................................... 1-2 Back features ........................................................................... 1-3 Side features ............................................................................ 1-4 Top features ............................................................................. 1-5 Bottom features...
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Introducing MyPal ® The ASUS MyPal A636/A632 is truly a good companion wherever you go. ® Powered by a 416MHz Intel XScale PXA272 processor, equipped with ® 64MB SDRAM and 128MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft ® Windows Mobile 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! MyPal A636 comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allows you to connect to wireless LAN and Internet. MyPal A636 has a single SD card slot, whereas MyPal A632 comes with dual slot
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HOLD • Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the device. • 4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. This button allows you to move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up or down, left or right. • Launch button - functions like the enter/return key on a keyboard. Press once to launch a selected program, list folders contents, or open a file. • Contacts button - opens your contacts list at any tiime. • Ca
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mini SD • Hold - provides a safety measure to avoid users from accidentally tapping the screen or turning on the device. Move the switch towards the word Hold to turn off the screen and prevent it from turning back on even when you tap the screen or press a button. Move the switch towards the opposite direction to disable this feature. NOTES As a precaution, the Power button is automatically disabled when you remove the Back cover. You can only turn on the power when the back cover is installed
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Top features Stylus External antenna cover SD card slot Power button (SD/SDIO/MMC) • External antenna cover - covers the external antenna port. If the GPS signal is weak, connect an external antenna to the port. • SD card slot - accommodates an SD memory card, MMC memory card or an SDIO interface card (e.g. 802.11b, camera, barcode scanner, etc.) • Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press the button quickly. Press and hold the button for a few seconds to turn the b
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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
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HOLD HOLD HOLD HOLD Setting up MyPal Installing and removing the battery 1. First, remove the battery cover. Press on the battery cover latch behind the device, then slide down the battery cover to remove it. 2. Position and insert the right side of the battery with its contacts matching the 4-pin connector on the right side of the compartment. Then press the left side of the battery to completely fit into the compartment. 1 2 3. To remove, flip up the left edge of the battery to remove it fro
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Connecting to a power source IMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device for the first time. To connect the power adapter and charge the battery 1. Connect the power cable to the jack on the sync cable adapter. 2. Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable to the 26-pin connector at the bottom of the device. 3. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. 2 USB sync cable 26-pin device plug Sync cable adapter 3 1 AC adapter/ Power cable NOTE As soon as the power c
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Setting up GPS To receive GPS signal Flip open the GPS antenna panel from the back of the device. You may rotate the panel as illustrated below. NOTE If the GPS signal reception is weak, purchase and use an external antenna. Flip open the antenna cover that is above the panel, then plug in the external antenna to the antenna port. To use the GPS car-mount kit 1. Mount the GPS cradle onto the car’s windshield, then place the device on the cradle. 2. Connect the car power cord to the power jack at
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Additional storage MyPal A636 comes with the standard SD card slot while MyPal A632 has an additional mini SD card slot . The SD card slot can be inserted with SD (Secure Digital) or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b, camera, scanner, etc. Installing and removing SD/MMC/SDIO card Label 1. With the label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s name) face up, and the barcode/ serial number side face down, insert the card into t
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Activating MyPal You need to properly calibrate and activate your device before using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus. Calibrating and activating your device 1. Press the power button. Power button 2. The Welcome screen appears when you turn on the device for the first time, or after performing a hard reset. Tap anywwhere on the screen to continue. NOTE To perform a hard reset, press and hold the power button while you press the tip of the
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Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the first time each day. NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays another program, you may return to the Today screen any time by tapping the icon. Then from the Start menu, tap Today. As shown in the sample below, the Today screen lets you see at a glance the summary of the important information for the day. Tap to set up or change network or modem connections Tap to adjust
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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. Tap to open a program Tap to open a recently used program Tap to open the Programs menu Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help topics Pop-up menus With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in File Explorer to delete, copy, or beam an item. To access a pop-up menu,
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Pop-up menus With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in File Explorer to delete, copy, or beam an item. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item that you wish to perform action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and tap the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu. Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appears Tap outside the
