Asus A626 user manual Setting up GPS MyPal A696/A686 only, To use the GPS car kit

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USB sync cable

AC adapter/ Power cable

NOTE The battery can not be charged via old typed PC or notebooks with 100mAh USB charging.

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 how to display the battery power status.

Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only)

To use the GPS car kit:

NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use the PDA aside from the window of your car in landscape mode.

Press latch down

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Note	All functions related
	to GPS are not
	intended to be
	used for location of
	persons, including
	“life-safety” and
	“non-life-safety”
	applications.

Horizontal orientation

Chapter 1

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Contents MyPal Pocket PC A626/A686/A696 E2775 First Edition September Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedTable of Contents Bluetooth Wi-FiInternet Explorer Mobile Get ConnectedMyPal A626/A686/A696 specifications GPSPackage contents Front features Getting StartedBattery cover SD card slotExternal Antenna jackRight Side features Left Side featuresTop features Bottom features Installing and removing the battery Connecting to a power sourceGPS car kit MyPal A686/A696 only Setting up GPS MyPal A696/A686 only To use the GPS car kitInstalling and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO card Additional storagePress the power button Activating MyPalCalibrating and activating your device Basic screens on MyPal Today screenStart menu Menu barPop-up menus Entering text using the Input Panel Viewing system informationEntering information To display the system informationWord completion feature To change options on the word completion featureTo type with the soft keyboard To use Letter RecognizerTo use Block Recognizer To use TranscriberTo edit typed text Tap Block RecognizerWriting on the screen To write on the screenTo edit your writing To convert writing to textTips for getting good writing recognition Drawing on the screen To create a drawingTo edit your drawing Recording a message To create a recordingTap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar Using the File Explorer Using the Search functionFinding and organizing information To change the date and time settings To change the alarm settingsCustomizing your device Changing the date and timeSetting a password Changing the start menuChanging the owner information Landscape orientation Default Tap Settings System tab Screen iconChanging the screen display orientation Portrait orientationChanging the screen theme Changing the button assignmentsUsing Mode Switcher and Task Switcher To customize Mode SwitcherTo enable Task Switcher To customize the button setttingsSetting the backlight Changing the battery power settingsTo change the battery power settings Tap Settings System tab Backlight iconChanging the audio settings To change the Audio settingsTo change the Microphone settings Selecting sounds and notificationsChanging the wakeup settings Changing the USB settingsTo change the USB settings To change the USB charging modeUsing simple applications Changing the memory settingsCalculator GamesPictures & Videos Bubble BreakerTo use Auto Correct To rotate the pictureTo crop the picture To save the pictureTo change Asus Status settings SettingChecking Device Status To open Asus StatusMicrosoft ActiveSync Synchronize and EnhanceInstalling ActiveSync on your computer To install ActiveSync on your computerTurn on your computer and monitor Connecting your device to a computer Setting up a sync relationshipTo set up a sync relationship Synchronizing your deviceClick Finish to complete the sync relationship setup Checking synchronized information Manually initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization Tap Programs ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screenSynchronization options To display the synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize Calendar Microsoft Pocket OutlookCreating appointments To create an appointmentTap Menu New Appointment Using the summary screen Creating meeting requestsTo create a meeting request To schedule a meetingContacts Creating contactsTo create a contact Tap Contacts NewUsing the summary screen Finding a contact Using the input panel, enter a description TasksCreating tasks To create a taskUsing the summary screen To set the default input mode for entering note text Creating notesTo create a note Tap Programs Notes Menu OptionsConnecting directly to an e-mail server MessagingSynchronizing e-mail messages During synchronizationMicrosoft Pocket Outlook Reading messages in Inbox Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display itComposing messages To compose a messageTap New to display a blank e-mail screen Managing e-mail messages and folders To save composed messagesWord Mobile Creating Word Mobile documentsTo create a new Word document Companion ProgramsWhen you have finished editing your document, tap ok Saving Word Mobile documentsTo save a Word Mobile document To specify save optionsOpening an existing Word Mobile document Viewing documentsTo zoom in or out of a document Tap View Zoom, then select your desired percentageExcel Mobile Creating an Excel Mobile documentOpening an existing Excel Mobile document Tap Programs Excel MobileSaving an Excel Mobile document Tips for working in Excel MobileTo save an Excel Mobile document To rename/move a filePowerPoint Mobile Opening a PowerPoint presentation fileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap HelpViewing a PowerPoint Mobile file Setting show optionsViewing a Custom Show slideshow To go to the previous or next slideTo sign in to MSN Messenger service Pocket MSNSigning up in MSN Messenger To use Pocket MSNMSN Messenger contacts Using MSN Hotmail Chatting with contactsTo open MSN Hotmail Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN HotmailWindows Media Player for Pocket PC Tap to send the e-mailRemote Presenter Using Remote Presenter Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the connectionTo connect your Pocket PC to your PC/notebook To use the Remote PresenterChapter Using Internet Explorer Mobile Changing View settingsTo change View settings To launch Internet Explorer MobileMobile Favorites folder Browsing the InternetFavorite links To browse the InternetMobile Favorites To create a mobile favoriteViewing mobile favorites and channels Saving device memoryTo view mobile favorites and channels Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favoriteTo add a folder Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tabChapter Connecting to the Internet To connect to the InternetGet Connected Connecting to Work Setting up connectionsModem connections Proxy server settings To set up a VPN server connectionVPN server connections To change proxy server settings To set up a network cardNetwork card connections Setting up a WAP gateway When connected via modem or VPN, tapEnding a connection Tap Advanced WAPUsing dialing rules Using Terminal Services ClientTo connect and have remote access to a computer On your Pocket PC, tap Programs Terminal Services ClientNavigating within Terminal Services Client Logging off or disconnecting from the remote computerSetting beam options Infrared IR connectionReceiving infrared beams Sending infrared beamsTo receive a file via infrared beam To send a file via infrared beamUsing Bluetooth BluetoothBluetooth settings To configure Bluetooth settingsAccessibility ServicesBluetooth Manager Bluetooth Connection WizardTo open the Bluetooth Manager Tap Bluetooth ManagerTo launch the Bluetooth Connection Wizard To access Business Card ExchangeBusiness Card Exchange Tap Menu Business Card Exchange from the Menu barRemote device services Wireless serial portTo configure the Bluetooth Serial Port To set up Dial-up NetworkingBluetooth File Explorer Bluetooth File Explorer menusTo change the remote device folder To create a folder on the remote deviceTo send a file to the remote device To get a file from the remote device To delete a file from the remote deviceTo set a local folder for incoming files Send via Bluetooth Dial via BluetoothTo send data via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothBluetooth Personal Area Network To set up a Bluetooth personal area networkBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network Setting up ActiveSync via Bluetooth Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setupTap Finish Bluetooth To join a personal networkChapter Using Wi-Fi Turning on Wi-FiTo turn on Wi-Fi Tap Enable Wi-FiConfiguring wireless networks Adding a wireless networkTo configure a wireless network To configure a network adapterTapping Settings Connections tab Network Cards Wireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tapAdd New Wi-Fi Manager Wi-Fi StatusThere are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager Setting IP InfoSite Survey Icon Indicates that the wireless network is Table of icon indicationsFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementUL Safety Notices Operator access with a toolEquipment for restricted access locations Replaceable batteriesChecklist of Regulatory Statement 15.21Safety Information 100A626/686/696 Asus contact information