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Wi-Fi

Chapter 9 Wi-Fi

MyPal A639 comes with a built-in Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi

) feature that

allows you to connect to wireless local area networks and the Internet.

Using the IEEE 802.11b/g standard for wireless LAN, MyPal A639 can

connect at speeds of up to 17 Mbps to an access point (Infrastructure

mode) or to another wireless device (Ad-hoc mode).

Using Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi icon on the Today screen gives you

easy access to the Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)

feature on your device. Tapping the icon

displays a menu that allows you to:
• Turn Wi-Fi on or off.

• Configure Wi-Fi settings.

NOTE

You can use the

Bluetooth

and Wi-Fi

features simultaneously.

Turning on Wi-Fi

To turn on Wi-Fi:

1. Tap >

Enable Wi-Fi

The Pocket PC then automatically

scans for all available wireless networks

within the Wi-Fi range.

2. From the list of detected wireless

networks, select a wireless network that

you want to connect the device to.

3. Select whether the wireless network

connects to

The Internet

Work

network.

4. Tap

. The device then connects to

the selected network.

Wi-Fi icon

Summary of Contents for MyPal A639

Page 1: ...MyPal A639 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...T SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESSAND THE LIKE EVEN IFASUS HAS BEENADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINE...

Page 3: ... Basics 11 Viewing system information 11 Entering information 11 Finding and organizing information 17 Using the File Explorer 17 Customizing your device 18 Using simple applications 26 Chapter 3 Synchronize and Enhance 31 Microsoft ActiveSync 31 Synchronizing your device 33 Chapter 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook 39 Calendar 39 Contacts 42 Tasks 45 Notes 46 Messaging 48 Chapter 5 Companion Programs 53...

Page 4: ...5 Using dialing rules 75 Using Terminal Services Client 76 Infrared IR connection 77 Chapter 8 Bluetooth 79 Using Bluetooth 79 Bluetooth settings 80 Bluetooth Manager 82 Remote device services 83 Setting up High Quality Audio setup or Hands free Headset setup 89 Setting up ActiveSync via Bluetooth 89 Chapter 9 Wi Fi 91 Using Wi Fi 91 The Wi Fi Manager 94 Appendix Notices 97 Federal Communications ...

Page 5: ... slot SDIO SD MMC Bluetooth v 2 0 EDR IR port SIR 115 2kbps max USB 1 1 Client WLAN 802 11b g 3 5 mm stereo SiRF Star III GPS chip with built in GPS Antenna 122 mm x 73 2 mm x 18 8 19 45 mm 187 grams with battery IMPORTANT To avoid damaging your Pocket PC and accessories it is best to operate this unit including the protection case within a temperature range of 20 30 o C 68 86 o F and 50 humidity ...

Page 6: ... travel sync cable AC adapter MicrosoftGetting started CD includes Microsoft ActiveSync 4 5 Stylus Protection case Removable rechargeable 1300mAh Li ion battery Manual Quick Start Guide Car kit car holder and gooseneck Car charger Warranty card Cradle Optional accessories Stylus x 3 package Car charger and converter 26 pin to DC in adapter Battery External antenna Leather protection case USB trave...

Page 7: ...sed by changing the backlight settings Introducing MyPal The ASUS MyPal A639 is truly a good companion wherever you go Powered by a 416MHz Marvell PXA270 processor equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 1GB Flash ROM and bundled with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 plus a host of useful utilities you have everything you need in your pocket MyPal A639 comes with additional Wi Fi feature that allows you to con...

Page 8: ...y time Mode Switcher button allows you to switch between Today Windows Media Player and Rotate screen The Mode Switcher button can also function as a Task Switcher which allows you to switch between currently running programs on your device Notes button opens the Notes program at any time Stylus used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen GPS antenna used as a signal receiver that pinpoint...

Page 9: ...nterface card e g 802 11b g modem etc 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 allows you to remove or replace the main battery the word Hold to turn off the screen and prevent it from turning back on even when you tap the scree...

Page 10: ...n hangs Press the tip of the stylus on this switch to reset the system RESET Reset switch Headphone jack Sync and power cable connector Bottom features NOTE To perform a clean reset press and hold the Volume Down button while simultaneously pressing the Mode Switcher button and pressing the stylus on the reset switch Then a warning message appears Press to do clean reset or press to leave the oper...

Page 11: ...protecting the power circuitry so please make sure not to lose the battery cover 1 2 3 4 Connecting to a power source IMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device for the first time NOTE As soon as the power cable is connected to a power source the battery will start charging and the power LED will show a steady red light See Changing the battery power settings in Chapter 2 on ...

Page 12: ...f 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 NOTE Gently bend the gooseneck when adjusting the orientation Do not forcibly bend the gooseneck The device must be carefully placed into the holder to avoid damaging the 26 pin device connector and causing the de...

Page 13: ...arcode serial number side face down insert the card into the SD card slot located on top of the device 2 Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely If properly installed the SD or MMC card edge aligns with the top edge of the device SDIO cards usually have an extended part that protrudes over the slot edge 3 To remove press the card slightly until it ejects out You may then s...

Page 14: ...tion at any time tap Settings System tab Screen icon Align Screen button 4 Follow the succeeding on screen instructions 5 Tap anywhere on the Complete screen when you are done with the alignment and settings You are now ready to use your device NOTE To perform a clean reset refer to the description on page 4 Activating MyPal You need to properly calibrate and activate your device before using it T...

Page 15: ...ails See Chapter 2 Basics on how to modify the current tasks or activities or to add new items or information Tap to set up or change network or modem connections Tap to open the Start menu and to choose from the available programs Tap to adjust the volume or mute all sounds Tap to see the battery level Tap to change the date and time Your day at a glance Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you can...

Page 16: ...se the menus and buttons on the Menu bar to perform commands and actions The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you are using 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 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...

Page 17: ...ype 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 To see input options tap 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 informat...

Page 18: ...n screen keyboard with the stylus to enter information Word completion feature When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard your device anticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel When you tap the displayed word it is inserted into your text at the insertion point The more you use your device the more words it learns to anticipate To change options on the word c...

Page 19: ... 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 Transcriber 2 Write anywhere on the screen For instructions and demonstration on using Transcriber with Transcriber open tap at the lower right corner of the screen To edit typed text 1 ...

Page 20: ...zoom level Tap Menu Zoom From the list tap a zoom percentage To insert date Tap and hold the stylus until the insertion point appears tap Insert Date on the popup menu Writing on the screen In the Notes program you can use the stylus to write directly on the screen Write the way you do on paper To write on the screen 1 Tap Programs Notes New 2 The screen displays a blank space with lines to help y...

Page 21: ...box does not appear NOTE To easily work on or view your drawing change the zoom level by tapping Menu Zoom and selecting your desired zoom To edit your drawing 1 Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears To select multiple drawings drag to select the drawings you want 2 Tap and hold the selected drawing then tap an editing command on the pop up menu or tap a command...

Page 22: ...in a note open the note first In the Inbox program you can add a recording to an e mail message To create a recording 1 Tap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar 2 Hold your device with the microphone near your mouth or other source of sound 3 Tap red button to begin recording To stop recording tap You will hear two beeps when you stop recording 4 The new recording appears in the Notes list o...

Page 23: ... Programs Search icon 2 Enter the text that you want to find select a data type then tap Search to start the search To quickly find information that is taking up space on your device select Larger than 64 KB in Type Type a word to find Tap to search for the word Topics found containing the searched word To change the recording format 1 In the note list tap Menu Options Global Input Options link Op...

Page 24: ...clock on the top right corner of the screen all the time Customizing your device You can customize your device by adjusting the settings using the built in programs and installing additional software To see the available options Tap Settings Personal or System tab NOTE Tap and hold the slider on the right side of the screen to display other Settings icons To change the alarm settings 1 Tap Setting...

Page 25: ...t you wish to appear on screen whenever you turn on the device Tap ok when done Changing the start menu To change the menu items 1 Tap Settings Menus icon 2 Check the box opposite the items that you wish to appear on the Start Menu 3 Tap ok NOTE Items that are not added in the Start menu can be found in the Programs Setting a password To set a password for your device 1 Tap Settings Lock icon 2 Ch...

Page 26: ...n 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 Changing the screen display orientation To change the screen display orientation 1 Tap Settings System tab Screen icon 2 Select your desired orientation then tap ok Portrait orientation Tap to change the screen display orientation Landscape orientation ...

Page 27: ...Today screen 1 Tap Settings Today icon Items tab 2 Check the box opposite your desired items Tap ok when done Changing the button assignments To change the screen theme 1 Tap Settings Today icon 2 Select your desired theme from the available options or Check the box Use this picture as the background then tap Browse to select an image from your picture files 3 Tap ok when done To change the button...

Page 28: ...ettings System tab Mode Switcher Display settings tab 2 The three programs mentioned earlier are selected by default to be included in the Mode Switcher box You may remove a program by deselecting the corresponding checkbox 3 To change the ordering of the programs tap or button 4 Select the checkbox under if you want to add an Exit icon to the Mode Switcher box 5 Tap ok when done If you want to ch...

Page 29: ...mal CPU speed and more stable performance Set to this mode when listening to MP3 audio files or for applications that do not require very fast CPU speed Power Save sets the CPU to a lower speed This mode has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life Set to this mode when using text based applications such as Word Excel etc For automatic power saving tick the circle beside Auto This mode...

Page 30: ...Clock you will be notified in any of the following ways A message box appears on the screen A sound is played you can select the type of sound A light flashes on the device To set sounds and notifications 1 Tap Settings Personal tab Sounds Notifications icon Sounds tab then select the items that you wish to enable 2 Tap the Notifications tab and set the event notification details 3 Tap ok when don...

Page 31: ...nd PC Select this when using ActiveSync Simulation as Card Reader turns your device into a mass storage unit similar to a card reader Simulation as Flash Disk turns your device into a mass storage unit similar to an external flash disk The internal flash is more than 800MB for map storage and more 3 Tap ok when done To change the USB charging mode 1 Tap USB Charger tab from the USB Settings screen...

Page 32: ...em tab Memory icon 2 Tap ok when done To view the running programs 1 Tap Settings System tab Memory icon Running Programs tab 2 If you wish to free some system memory currently used by the running programs select a program then tap Stop To stop all running programs tap Stop All Using simple applications Your device includes several simple applications that are useful in your day to day use of your...

Page 33: ...a slideshow of your pictures play back the video or set a picture as background on the Today screen Refer also to the online help on your device for more information on using this feature To use Pictures 1 Tap Programs Pictures Videos icon 2 Tap the thumbnail of the picture or video that you wish to open 3 When the picture or video appears on the screen tap Menu to zoom zoom in zoom out or fit the...

Page 34: ... send the picture to another device with IR port 5 Tap Send on the Menu bar to attach the picture to an e mail To rotate the picture Tap Menu Edit Rotate from the Menu bar Each tap of Rotate turns the picture 90 degrees clockwise To crop the picture 1 Tap Menu Edit Menu Crop 2 Drag the stylus pen over the screen to select the part of the picture you want to retain 3 Tap inside the crop box to crop...

Page 35: ...for that particular item To change Asus Status settings 1 Tap the ASUS Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting 2 Make the desired selections from the available items You can remove items from the ASUS Status menu by clearing the box beside the items under Show Items 3 Tap ok to make the changes NOTE If you clear the box beside the Show system status icon the ASUS Statu...

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Page 37: ...omputer 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 Copy rather than synchronize files between your device and desktop computer Control when synchronization occurs by selectin...

Page 38: ...are encouraged to update to the Outlook via www microsoft com To install ActiveSync on your computer 1 Turn on your computer and monitor IMPORTANT Do not connect your device to your computer until you have finished installing ActiveSync 2 Place the Getting Started CD into the optical drive of your computer The CD autoruns and displays the initial screen then the Main Menu from which you can start ...

Page 39: ...have completed the installation the Sync Setup wizard will start automatically to help you establish a sync relationship and customize your synchronization settings At this point you can decide exactly which types of information you would like to synchronize with your computer A sync relationship is a file that allows you to synchronize your device with your desktop computer This file is stored on...

Page 40: ...o synchronize then click Next If you wish to customize a synchronized item highlight the item then click Settings On the Calendar Synchronization Settings window for example select from the options on how you wish to synchronize the appointments on your device with your computer then click OK 3 Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setup ...

Page 41: ... synchronization Checking synchronized information After your first synchronization take a look at Calendar Contacts and Tasks on your device You will notice that the calendar information in Microsoft Outlook on your computer was copied to your device and the information that you have on your device was copied to your computer NOTE Open Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer to see the details...

Page 42: ...e ActiveSync screen 2 To start synchronization connect your device to your computer then tap Sync To end synchronization tap Stop You may synchronize via IR infrared port or before changing synchronization settings To do this you need to stop synchronization with your computer first NOTE For more information on synchronization tap while in the ActiveSync screen then tap Help Connection status Tap ...

Page 43: ...done 3 Do the same for the other checked items 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...

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Page 45: ...c compares the changes you made on your device and desktop computer or server and updates both computers with the latest information For information on using ActiveSync see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer You can switch to any of the Pocket Outlook programs by tapping Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments including meetings and other events You can check your appointments in one ...

Page 46: ... add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see the section Notes later in this chapter 7 When done tap ok to return to Calendar Tap to select from a predefined text Tap to select from previously entered locations Tap to specify the time of appointment Tap to specify the date of appointment Tap to add notes to the appointment NO...

Page 47: ...f you send and receive e mail messages through ActiveSync select ActiveSync To schedule a meeting 1 Create an appointment 2 In the appointment details hide the input panel then tap Attendees 3 From the list of e mail addresses you have entered in Contacts select the meeting attendees Tap Add to select more contacts Tap ok when done The meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the Outb...

Page 48: ...reating contacts To create a contact 1 Tap Contacts New 2 Using the input panel enter a name and other contact information You will need to scroll down to see all available fields 3 To assign the contact a category scroll to and tap Categories then select a category from the list On the contact list you can display the contacts by category Tap and enter part of a name to quickly find it on the lis...

Page 49: ...change the contact information tap Edit 4 To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see the section Notes later in this chapter 5 Tap ok to return to the contact list when done Contact details Tap to display notes Tap to change contact information ...

Page 50: ...nd then select the type of contact that you wish to display To show all contacts again select All Contacts To view a contact not assigned to a category select No Categories 3 To view the names of companies your contacts work for in the contact list tap Menu View By By Company The number of contacts that work for that company will be displayed to the right of the company name 4 Tap Programs Search ...

Page 51: ...Enter a start date and due date or enter other information by tapping the field first If the input panel is open you will need to hide it to see all available fields 4 To assign the task to a category tap Categories and select a category from the list On the task list you can display tasks by category Indicates high priority Tap and hold to display a pop up menu of actions and then tap the action ...

Page 52: ...ge the default Notes options including the writing mode template file storage and record button action 5 To add notes tap the Notes tab You can enter text draw or create a recording For more information on creating notes see the section Notes later in this chapter 6 Tap ok to return to the task list when done Using the summary screen Tapping a task on the task list displays a summary screen To cha...

Page 53: ...text 1 Tap Programs Notes Menu Options 2 In the Default mode box select one of the following Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note Typing if you want to create a typed note 3 Tap ok Tap to create a new note or recording NOTE On the Options screen tap Help to know more about the other settings NOTE Tap Menu View Recording Toolbar to display recording tools and make a recor...

Page 54: ...er through an Internet service provider ISP or a network Synchronizing e mail messages You can e mail messages as part of the general synchronization process You will need to enable mail synchronization in ActiveSync For more information on enabling mail synchronization see the ActiveSync online help on your desktop computer During synchronization Messages are copied from the mail folders of Excha...

Page 55: ... your e mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer by default you will receive messages from the last three days only and the mail is less than 0 5KB in size If the mail size is larger than 0 5KB you need to download it through hyperlink The original messages remain on the e mail server or your desktop computer You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next...

Page 56: ... from your Inbox to display it Tap to select the sort order for the messages Tap and hold to display a pop up menu of actions Tap Menu Send Receive to send receive e mail Tap to select email account and the folder that you wish to display Tap to return to the message list Tap Menu to see a list of actions you can do with an e mail Tap to reply to this message Tap to delete the message Tap to turn ...

Page 57: ...ping To If you wish to send a copy of your e mail to other recipients use the stylus pen to scroll up to display the Cc and Bcc lines in the message header The addresses in the To and Cc can be viewed by all recipients The addresses in the Bcc are hidden from the recipients To address your e mail to several recipients type the e mail addresses separated by a semicolon A semicolon is automatically ...

Page 58: ...here except the device If you use IMAP4 the folders you create and the e mail messages you move are mirrored on the server Therefore messages are available to you anytime you connect to your mail server whether it is from your device or desktop computer This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your mail server create new folders or rename delete folders when connected To save...

Page 59: ... computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents You can create new documents on your device or you can copy documents from your desktop computer to your device Synchronize documents between your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up to date content in both locations Use Word Mobile to create documents such as letters meeting minutes or trip reports Creating Wo...

Page 60: ...the document is saved using the first line as the file name For example if your first line in the document has the words Things to do these words appear as the file name in your Word documents list Type your text here Tap to select an input method Tap to show or hide the input panel Tap to save and close your document Formatting toolbar ...

Page 61: ... If you opened an existing Word file tap Menu File Rename Move if you want to change the file name folder and storage location to use for saving the file You can open only one Word Mobile document at a time When you open a second document you will be asked to save the current document first Opening an existing Word Mobile document Word Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your device Tap ...

Page 62: ...If you are opening a Word document created on a desktop computer select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document You can also adjust the viewing size of a document by zooming To zoom in or out of a document Tap View Zoom then select your desired percentage Tap to open a menu of Excel functions Creating an Excel Mobile document 1 Tap Programs Excel Mobile 2 Tap New to...

Page 63: ... to display the Save As screen 2 Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Name field 3 Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where you wish to place the file 4 Tap the down arrow in the Type field to select a file format 5 Tap the down arrow in the Location field to indicate the location of your saved file e g main memory flash disk or storage card if available 6 ...

Page 64: ...and columns To hide a row or column select a cell in the row or column that you want to hide Tap Menu Format Row or Column Hide To show a hidden row or column tap Menu Edit Go To and type a reference that is in the hidden row or column Tap Menu Format Row or Column Unhide For more information on using Excel Mobile tap Help PowerPoint Mobile PowerPoint Mobile works with Microsoft PowerPoint on your...

Page 65: ...rPoint file you can also tap the screen to go to the next slide To zoom in on a slide 1 While viewing a PowerPoint file tap the arrow on the lower left side of the screen to open the menu 2 In the menu tap Zoom In In the lower right side of the screen drag the red box with the stylus pen to go to a specific area on the slide 3 Tap the magnifying glasses to zoom in or zoom out of the slide Tap Fit ...

Page 66: ...mong your contacts is online and chat with them by sending and receiving instant messages Access your hotmail account if you have one and send and receive e mails To use Windows Live You must have a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange e mail account You must have a Passport to use the MSN Messenger Service If you have a Hotmail or MSN account you already have a Passport Once you hav...

Page 67: ... want to enter your password again in the future and tap Next NOTE If you already use Messenger on your computer your contacts will show up on your device 5 Select the check boxes if you want the Windows Live to show on the the today screen Then tap Next 6 Select what you want to sync on your device by checking the check boxes ...

Page 68: ...Messenger screen shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance divided into Online and Offline 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 Tap to send Instant message to the contact you select Tap and hold a contact to display a pop up menu where you can choose to send inst...

Page 69: ...subject Enter the message Tap to add a recipient from Outlook Contacts Tap to check names Tap to attach an image voice note or file Tap to choose a preset message Tap to save the message to the Drafts folder Tap to do a spelling check Tap to cancel the message without sending it Tap to set the priority language encoding and more for the message Tap to send the e mail Tap to display the message fol...

Page 70: ...ayer on your desktop computer to copy digital audio and video to your Pocket PC You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your Pocket PC Tap to view the playing list Tap to play pause Tap to view in full screen Tap to skip to the beginning of the current file or to the previous file Tap to skip to the next file Tap to decrease increase volume Tap to mute or enable audio NOTE For more information...

Page 71: ...ating a connection When connected to an ISP or network you can also download files and programs from the Internet or intranet Using Internet Explorer Mobile You can use Internet Explorer Mobile to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting to the Internet You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection to browse the ...

Page 72: ... connect to your ISP or network to view the content For more information on synchronization see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer Changing View settings To change View settings 1 Tap Menu View then select view options Tap Full Screen for example to set explorer window to full screen mode To disable full screen mode tap and hold anywhere on the explorer then select Full Screen again 2 Tap Zoo...

Page 73: ...o that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and desktop computer Use the Internet Explorer plug in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites quickly 4 If you want to download the pages that are linked to the mobile favorite you just created in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer click Favorites Mobile Favorites then right click a specific mobile favorite ite...

Page 74: ...erner Explorer on your desktop computer click Favorites Mobile Favorites then right click a specific mobile favorite item you want to change then click Properties In the Download tab specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download NOTE You will need to manually download content or set a schedule to keep the information updated on your desktop computer and device Before synchroni...

Page 75: ...dress URL field 5 Choose a folder where to place the favorite from the Create in selection box 6 Tap Add to return to the Favorites screen which now shows the favorite that you added NOTE To delete a favorite tap the favorite you want to delete then then tap Delete button To add a folder 1 Tap Menu Favorites Add Delete tab 2 Tap the New Folder button 3 Type a name for the folder that you wish to c...

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Page 77: ...the settings and get ready to start connecting For more information see the sections Connect to the Internet or Connect to Work You may also establish connection to another device with infrared IR or Bluetooth features For more information see the section Infrared IR connection later in this chapter or Chapter 8 Bluetooth connection Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet 1 Obtain th...

Page 78: ...tions To set up a modem connection Obtain the following information from your ISP or network administrator telephone number user name password domain name and TCP IP settings If your device does not have access to a mobile phone network insert a modem card 1 Tap Settings Connections tab Connections 2 To create a new connection in either My ISP or My Work Network tap Add a new modem connection then...

Page 79: ...red VPN connection under the VPN tab tap Edit then follow the instructions on the screen Proxy server settings If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization your mobile device should download the proper proxy settings from your PC If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed ask your ISP or network administrator for the proxy server name server type port ...

Page 80: ...n tap the appropriate adapter and then tap Properties Most networks use DHCP so you should not have to change these settings unless your network administrator instructs you to do so 5 If necessary connect the network card to the network by using a network cable For information refer to the documentation that came with your network card 6 To start a connection insert the network card and begin usin...

Page 81: ...r name and port number 2 Tap Settings Connections tab Connections 3 Tap Edit my proxy server If a proxy server has not been set up tap Set up my proxy server 4 In Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using tap New and enter a name for the ISP connection 5 On the Proxy Settings tab select This network connects to the Internet and This network uses a proxy server to con...

Page 82: ... to a computer it must be running the Terminal Services or Remote Desktop program in Windows 2000 or XP To connect and have remote access to a computer 1 On your Pocket PC tap Programs Terminal Services Client 2 Specify the server name that is used by the Terminal Services or Remote Desktop program in the computer You can also select the server name from the Recent servers list if you have previou...

Page 83: ...log off without disconnecting from the computer 1 On the computer window tap Start Shut Down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Tap Log off username and tap ok To disconnect and end the remote session with the computer 1 On the computer window tap Start Shut Down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Tap Shut down and tap ok Infrared IR connection Setting beam options To set the beam ...

Page 84: ...pears indicating the sending process The message Done appears when the file transfer is complete Receiving infrared beams To receive a file via infrared beam 1 When another infrared device within range beams file or data to you your device receives the file or data and prompts a receiving data status NOTE Make sure to align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within the required range R...

Page 85: ...mation without requiring a physical connection Unlike infrared you do not need to line up devices to exchange information through Bluetooth The devices only need to be within a range of about 10 meters 30 feet in an open space environment You can even beam information to a device in a different room as long as it is within the specified range Bluetooth allows your Pocket PC to Locate other Bluetoo...

Page 86: ... create a user profile Check the Bluetooth status ON OFF Turn Bluetooth ON or OFF Tap a link to the Bluetooth Manager Accessibility Allows you to Specify a name that identifies your Pocket PC as a Bluetooth device Check the Bluetooth Device Address BDA Specify whether to allow all other Bluetooth devices or only paired devices to connect to your Pocket PC Specify whether to allow remote devices to...

Page 87: ...Advanced to set a target directory on your device that remote devices can access See the section Remote device services for more information Information Exchange allows you to specify a contact to be sent to Bluetooth devices when they request for your business card Tap Advanced then tap to choose a contact as your default business card Serial Port indicates the serial port address assignments Tap...

Page 88: ...to pre configure manage and use various types of Bluetooth connections to connect to remote devices To open the Bluetooth Manager Tap Bluetooth Manager There are two tabs in the Bluetooth Manager My Shortcuts displays a list of pre configured connections if any Tap New to make a new connection with other devices via Bluetooth Tap and hold a connection icon to open a pop up menu containing options ...

Page 89: ...nt to using a physical serial cable connection between two devices As with a physical connection you have to configure the application that will use the serial port To configure the Bluetooth Serial Port 1 Tap Bluetooth Settings Services tab 2 From the Services list select Serial Port 3 Tap Advanced Note the assigned Outbound COM Port port 8 and configure the application that will use the Bluetoot...

Page 90: ...onnection Wizard 3 On the My Shortcuts screen tap and hold the newly created shortcut then select Connect from the pop up menu 4 On the first Bluetooth connection screen double tap New Connection 5 On the second Bluetooth connection screen enter a name for the connection dial up phone number and the other prompted information Then tap ok 6 Enter the required information on the succeeding screens B...

Page 91: ... folder and select the New Folder from the drop down list To create a folder on the remote device 1 Select the folder in which you wish to place the new folder 2 From the File menu tap Create a Folder 3 Enter a name for the new folder while the default name New Folder is highlighted To send a file to the remote device 1 From the File menu tap Send a File to display the Open screen The Open screen ...

Page 92: ...Tap and hold the desired file and select Delete from the pop up menu To set a local folder for incoming files 1 From the Tools menu tap Set Local Folder 2 Use the drop down menu at the top of the screen to go to your desired folder 3 Tap ok to return to the main screen of the Bluetooth File Explorer You will see the Local Folder field is updated to reflect the new folder selection NOTE The Local F...

Page 93: ...ne that you wish to use 3 Select the number that you wish to dial then tap Dial Number After the number is sent to the cell phone the connection on the device is closed After the cell phone completes the dialing process you can use the phone the normal way Send via Bluetooth You can conveniently send your Outlook contacts calendar items and tasks individually or collectively to the remote device v...

Page 94: ...e the host of the personal area network Other Bluetooth devices join the network as clients The host can accept and reject clients on an individual basis To set up a Bluetooth personal area network 1 In the Bluetooth Manager tap New Join a personal network 2 On the wizard screen select Host a personal network then tap Next 3 Add remote devices to the Bluetooth personal network if desired a Tap the...

Page 95: ...personal network then tap Next 3 Select the host of the personal network then tap Next to establish a connection to the personal area network If you are asked to enter the IP network settings select Use server assigned IP address then tap ok Setting up ActiveSync via Bluetooth 1 Tap icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap New ActiveSync via Bluetooth Next 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the s...

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Page 97: ...he Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity feature on your device Tapping the icon displays a menu that allows you to Turn Wi Fi on or off Configure Wi Fi settings NOTE You can use the Bluetooth and Wi Fi features simultaneously Turning on Wi Fi To turn on Wi Fi 1 Tap Enable Wi Fi The Pocket PC then automatically scans for all available wireless networks within the Wi Fi range 2 From the list of detected wireless...

Page 98: ...work settings Ask for the wireless network settings from your network administrator To add a wireless network 1 Open the Configure Wireless Networks window by Tapping on Settings in the Multiple Networks Detected callout OR Configuring wireless networks To configure a wireless network 1 After selecting a wireless network to connect your device to tap Settings The Settings screen then appears 2 Tap...

Page 99: ... device ad hoc connection Otherwise tap the Network Key tab to configure the wireless LAN s network security settings 4 In the Network Key tab select the Authentication and Data Encryption settings of the wireless LAN you want to add NOTE Inquire the network security settings from the network administrator 5 Tap the 802 1x tab to configure other network security settings 6 Tap ok to add the wirele...

Page 100: ...ice Disconnected a previous link existed but no beacon was received The connection to the adapter is terminated ESSID shows the Extended Service Set Indenfier ESSID to which the wireless device is connected The text on this field is usually an unreadable alphanumeric string BSSID shows the Basic Service Set ID BSSID to which the wireless device is connected In ESS mode this is the MAC address of t...

Page 101: ...also try to detect if the wireless device is currently connected to the wireless network by tapping the Ping button Site Survey This tab allows you to search for available wireless networks within your location Tap the Re scan button to scan all available wireless networks and display the results on the screen Each wireless network is preceded by an icon for easy identification The network channel...

Page 102: ... access point or the Basic Service Set ID BSSID in an ad hoc mode Table of icon indications Refer to the table of icon indications and column descriptions below Icon Indicates that the wireless network is an Access Point with disabled Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption an Access Point with enabled WEP encryption an Access Point with disabled WEP encryption and MyPal is currently connected to ...

Page 103: ...l not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equ...

Page 104: ...ns to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an inco...

Page 105: ... between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Regulatory information Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the produ...

Page 106: ...nts as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1091 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation as a mobile or portable device but use in a body worn way ...

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