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MyPal A636N/A632N
User Manual
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E2462 First edition V1.0 April 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation 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
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................................................1 Introducing MyPal ..................................................................................1 Installing and removing the battery ........................................................5 Connecting to a power source ...............................................................5 Setting up GPS ......................................................................................6 Additional
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PowerPoint Mobile ..............................................................................58 Pocket MSN ........................................................................................60 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC .................................................64 Chapter 6 Internet Explorer Mobile .................................65 Using Internet Explorer Mobile ............................................................65 Mobile Favorites folder ....................
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MyPal A636N/A632N specifications ® Processor The latest Intel XScale™ 416MHz Processor ® Operating system Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 5.0 (Pocket PC) Memory 128MB Flash ROM 64MB SDRAM (75MB user accessible) Display 3.5-inch, brilliant transflective TFT LCD 65,000 Full-color, 16-bit display QVGA, 240x320 resolution Touch Pad Battery 1300 mAh removable/rechargeable Li-ion Expansion slot A636N: One slot - SD card slot (SDIO/SD/ MMC) A632N: Dual slot - SD card slot (SDIO/SD/ MMC) and mini
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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 A636N/A632N Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • AC adapter ® ® • Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft Outlook ® ® 2002 and Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 • Stylus • Protection case • Removable/ rechargeabl
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal ® The ASUS MyPal A636N/A632N is truly a good companion wherever ® you go. Powered by a 416MHz Intel XScale 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 A636N comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allows you to connect to wireless LAN and Internet. MyPal A636N has a single SD card slot, whereas M
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HOLD • Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound output 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. ® If ASUS MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you may use the buttons to zoom in, zoom out and adjust the volume. • Launch button - functions like the enter/return key on a keyboard. Press once to launch
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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. • Battery cover - provides protection to the battery compartment of the device. NOTES As a precaution, the Power button is automatically disabled when you remove the battery cover. You can only turn on the power when the battery cover is installed to the unit. The battery cover is removable, and all
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• Power button - turns the device power on or off if you press the button quickly. NOTE To shutdown the device, press the Power button for about four seconds then tap Yes. All open files will be unsaved. Bottom features Sync and power cable connector RESET Reset switch Headphone jack • Headphone port - connects to a headphone. • Sync and power cable connector - connect the 26-pin USB sync cable directly to this connector to synchronize your device with your computer. This also charges the
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HOLD HOLD HOLD HOLD Installing and removing the battery 1 2 3 4 NOTE Opening the battery cover automatically turns off the power. There is a mechanism at the upper left side of the battery compartment that switches the power off automatically when you slide out the battery cover. This is a safety measure for protecting the power circuitry, so please make sure not to lose the battery cover. Connecting to a power source IMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device for
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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. 2 1 NOTE For best signal reception, the GPS antenna panel should be oriented parallel to the ground. If the GPS signal reception is weak, purchase and use an optional 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 kit: 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Vertical orien
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Additional storage MyPal A636N comes with the standard SD card slot while MyPal A632N has an additional mini SD card slot. The SD card slot can be inserted with SD or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of various functionalities including 802.11b/g, modem, etc. Installing and removing SD/MMC/SDIO card Label 1. With the label side (usually the side with the card manufacturerʼs name) face up, and the barcode/ serial number side face down, insert the card into the SD card slot loc
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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 clean reset. Tap anywhere on the screen to continue. NOTE To perform a clean reset, refer to the description on page 4. 3. Tap the center of
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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 > 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 the volume or mute all sounds Ta
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Start menu From the Start menu, you can select Tap to open a program programs, settings, and help topics. Tap to open a recently To display the Start used program menu, tap the icon from the top of the Tap to open the Programs menu screen. Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help topics Menu bar At the bottom of the screen of a program is the Menu bar. You can use the menus and buttons on the Menu bar to perform commands and actions. The menus and buttons vary depending o
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Chapter 2 Basics Viewing system information Your device allows you to easily display the built-in specifications. NOTE You cannot change the information you see in the system information screens. To display the system information: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > System Information icon 2. To display the device specifications, tap Device Info tab. This will display various information such as the device ID, system memory, and wireless capabilities. 3. Tap the Version tab to view other in
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To type with the soft keyboard: 1. Tap > Keyboard. 2. Tap the keys on the on-screen keyboard with the stylus to enter information. Select an Tap to show or hide the input panel input method Tap to display the input method options Word completion feature When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your device anticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you
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To use Block Recognizer: With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those used on other devices. 1. Tap > Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstration on using the Block Recognizer, tap next to the writing area. To use Transcriber: With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen as you wou
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Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use the stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the writing to text at a later time. To write on the screen: 1. Tap > Programs > Notes > New 2. The screen displays a blank space with lines to help you write. 3. Write your text. NOTE Some programs that ac
