Asus A626, A696, A686 user manual

Contents MyPal Pocket PC A626/A686/A696 Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2775 First Edition SeptemberTable of Contents Wi-Fi BluetoothInternet Explorer Mobile Get ConnectedGPS MyPal A626/A686/A696 specificationsPackage contents Getting Started Front featuresSD card slot Battery coverExternal Antenna jackLeft Side features Right Side featuresTop features Bottom features Connecting to a power source Installing and removing the batteryGPS car kit MyPal A686/A696 only To use the GPS car kit Setting up GPS MyPal A696/A686 onlyAdditional storage Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO cardActivating MyPal Press the power buttonCalibrating and activating your device Today screen Basic screens on MyPalMenu bar Start menuPop-up menus Viewing system information Entering text using the Input PanelEntering information To display the system informationTo change options on the word completion feature Word completion featureTo type with the soft keyboard To use Letter RecognizerTo use Transcriber To use Block RecognizerTo edit typed text Tap Block RecognizerTo write on the screen Writing on the screenTo edit your writing To convert writing to textTips for getting good writing recognition To create a drawing Drawing on the screenTo edit your drawing To create a recording Recording a messageTap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar Using the Search function Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To change the alarm settings To change the date and time settingsCustomizing your device Changing the date and timeChanging the start menu Setting a passwordChanging the owner information Tap Settings System tab Screen icon Landscape orientation DefaultChanging the screen display orientation Portrait orientationChanging the button assignments Changing the screen themeTo customize Mode Switcher Using Mode Switcher and Task SwitcherTo enable Task Switcher To customize the button setttingsChanging the battery power settings Setting the backlightTo change the battery power settings Tap Settings System tab Backlight iconTo change the Audio settings Changing the audio settingsTo change the Microphone settings Selecting sounds and notificationsChanging the USB settings Changing the wakeup settingsTo change the USB settings To change the USB charging modeChanging the memory settings Using simple applicationsGames CalculatorPictures & Videos Bubble BreakerTo rotate the picture To use Auto CorrectTo crop the picture To save the pictureSetting To change Asus Status settingsChecking Device Status To open Asus StatusSynchronize and Enhance Microsoft ActiveSyncTo install ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSync on your computerTurn on your computer and monitor Setting up a sync relationship Connecting your device to a computerTo set up a sync relationship Synchronizing your deviceClick Finish to complete the sync relationship setup Manually initiating synchronization Checking synchronized informationTo manually initiate synchronization Tap Programs ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screenTo display the synchronization options Synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize Microsoft Pocket Outlook CalendarTo create an appointment Creating appointmentsTap Menu New Appointment Creating meeting requests Using the summary screenTo create a meeting request To schedule a meetingCreating contacts ContactsTo create a contact Tap Contacts NewUsing the summary screen Finding a contact Tasks Using the input panel, enter a descriptionCreating tasks To create a taskUsing the summary screen Creating notes To set the default input mode for entering note textTo create a note Tap Programs Notes Menu OptionsMessaging Connecting directly to an e-mail serverSynchronizing e-mail messages During synchronizationMicrosoft Pocket Outlook Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it Reading messages in InboxTo compose a message Composing messagesTap New to display a blank e-mail screen To save composed messages Managing e-mail messages and foldersCreating Word Mobile documents Word MobileTo create a new Word document Companion ProgramsSaving Word Mobile documents When you have finished editing your document, tap okTo save a Word Mobile document To specify save optionsViewing documents Opening an existing Word Mobile documentTo zoom in or out of a document Tap View Zoom, then select your desired percentageCreating an Excel Mobile document Excel MobileOpening an existing Excel Mobile document Tap Programs Excel MobileTips for working in Excel Mobile Saving an Excel Mobile documentTo save an Excel Mobile document To rename/move a fileOpening a PowerPoint presentation file PowerPoint MobileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap HelpSetting show options Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile fileViewing a Custom Show slideshow To go to the previous or next slidePocket MSN To sign in to MSN Messenger serviceSigning up in MSN Messenger To use Pocket MSNMSN Messenger contacts Chatting with contacts Using MSN HotmailTo open MSN Hotmail Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN HotmailTap to send the e-mail Windows Media Player for Pocket PCRemote Presenter Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the connection Using Remote PresenterTo connect your Pocket PC to your PC/notebook To use the Remote PresenterChapter Changing View settings Using Internet Explorer MobileTo change View settings To launch Internet Explorer MobileBrowsing the Internet Mobile Favorites folderFavorite links To browse the InternetTo create a mobile favorite Mobile FavoritesSaving device memory Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels To add a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a folder Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tabChapter To connect to the Internet Connecting to the InternetGet Connected Setting up connections Connecting to WorkModem connections To set up a VPN server connection Proxy server settingsVPN server connections To set up a network card To change proxy server settingsNetwork card connections When connected via modem or VPN, tap Setting up a WAP gatewayEnding a connection Tap Advanced WAPUsing Terminal Services Client Using dialing rulesTo connect and have remote access to a computer On your Pocket PC, tap Programs Terminal Services ClientLogging off or disconnecting from the remote computer Navigating within Terminal Services ClientSetting beam options Infrared IR connectionSending infrared beams Receiving infrared beamsTo receive a file via infrared beam To send a file via infrared beamBluetooth Using BluetoothTo configure Bluetooth settings Bluetooth settingsAccessibility ServicesBluetooth Connection Wizard Bluetooth ManagerTo open the Bluetooth Manager Tap Bluetooth ManagerTo access Business Card Exchange To launch the Bluetooth Connection WizardBusiness Card Exchange Tap Menu Business Card Exchange from the Menu barWireless serial port Remote device servicesTo configure the Bluetooth Serial Port To set up Dial-up NetworkingBluetooth File Explorer menus Bluetooth File ExplorerTo create a folder on the remote device To change the remote device folderTo send a file to the remote device To delete a file from the remote device To get a file from the remote deviceTo set a local folder for incoming files Dial via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothTo send data via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothTo set up a Bluetooth personal area network Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup Setting up ActiveSync via BluetoothTap Finish Bluetooth To join a personal networkChapter Turning on Wi-Fi Using Wi-FiTo turn on Wi-Fi Tap Enable Wi-FiAdding a wireless network Configuring wireless networksTo configure a wireless network To configure a network adapterWireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap Tapping Settings Connections tab Network CardsAdd New Wi-Fi Status Wi-Fi ManagerThere are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager IP Info SettingSite Survey Table of icon indications Icon Indicates that the wireless network isCanadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementOperator access with a tool UL Safety NoticesEquipment for restricted access locations Replaceable batteries15.21 Checklist of Regulatory Statement100 Safety InformationA626/686/696 Asus contact information