Asus A686, A696 Activating MyPal, Calibrating and activating your device, Press the power button

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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.

NOTE The default screen display orientation is landscape.

3.Tap the center of the cross to perform the align screen process. You may have to do this step a few times to

properly calibrate.

NOTE To launch the Align Screen function 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.

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 Internet Explorer Mobile BluetoothWi-Fi Get ConnectedMyPal A626/A686/A696 specifications GPSPackage contents Front features Getting StartedExternal Battery coverSD card slot Antenna jackTop features Right Side featuresLeft Side features Bottom features GPS car kit MyPal A686/A696 only Installing and removing the batteryConnecting to a power source Setting up GPS MyPal A696/A686 only To use the GPS car kitInstalling and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO card Additional storageCalibrating and activating your device Press the power buttonActivating MyPal Basic screens on MyPal Today screenPop-up menus Start menuMenu bar Entering information Entering text using the Input PanelViewing system information To display the system informationTo type with the soft keyboard Word completion featureTo change options on the word completion feature To use Letter RecognizerTo edit typed text To use Block RecognizerTo use Transcriber Tap Block RecognizerTo edit your writing Writing on the screenTo write on the screen To convert writing to textTips for getting good writing recognition To edit your drawing Drawing on the screenTo create a drawing Tap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar Recording a messageTo create a recording Finding and organizing information Using the File ExplorerUsing the Search function Customizing your device To change the date and time settingsTo change the alarm settings Changing the date and timeChanging the owner information Setting a passwordChanging the start menu Changing the screen display orientation Landscape orientation DefaultTap Settings System tab Screen icon Portrait orientationChanging the screen theme Changing the button assignmentsTo enable Task Switcher Using Mode Switcher and Task SwitcherTo customize Mode Switcher To customize the button setttingsTo change the battery power settings Setting the backlightChanging the battery power settings Tap Settings System tab Backlight iconTo change the Microphone settings Changing the audio settingsTo change the Audio settings Selecting sounds and notificationsTo change the USB settings Changing the wakeup settingsChanging the USB settings To change the USB charging modeUsing simple applications Changing the memory settingsPictures & Videos CalculatorGames Bubble BreakerTo crop the picture To use Auto CorrectTo rotate the picture To save the pictureChecking Device Status To change Asus Status settingsSetting To open Asus StatusMicrosoft ActiveSync Synchronize and EnhanceTurn on your computer and monitor Installing ActiveSync on your computerTo install ActiveSync on your computer To set up a sync relationship Connecting your device to a computerSetting up a sync relationship Synchronizing your deviceClick Finish to complete the sync relationship setup To manually initiate synchronization Checking synchronized informationManually initiating synchronization Tap Programs ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screenTo select items to synchronize Synchronization optionsTo display the synchronization options Calendar Microsoft Pocket OutlookTap Menu New Appointment Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment To create a meeting request Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To schedule a meetingTo create a contact ContactsCreating contacts Tap Contacts NewUsing the summary screen Finding a contact Creating tasks Using the input panel, enter a descriptionTasks To create a taskUsing the summary screen To create a note To set the default input mode for entering note textCreating notes Tap Programs Notes Menu OptionsSynchronizing e-mail messages Connecting directly to an e-mail serverMessaging During synchronizationMicrosoft Pocket Outlook Reading messages in Inbox Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display itTap New to display a blank e-mail screen Composing messagesTo compose a message Managing e-mail messages and folders To save composed messagesTo create a new Word document Word MobileCreating Word Mobile documents Companion ProgramsTo save a Word Mobile document When you have finished editing your document, tap okSaving Word Mobile documents To specify save optionsTo zoom in or out of a document Opening an existing Word Mobile documentViewing documents Tap View Zoom, then select your desired percentageOpening an existing Excel Mobile document Excel MobileCreating an Excel Mobile document Tap Programs Excel MobileTo save an Excel Mobile document Saving an Excel Mobile documentTips for working in Excel Mobile To rename/move a fileTo open a PowerPoint Mobile file PowerPoint MobileOpening a PowerPoint presentation file For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap HelpViewing a Custom Show slideshow Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile fileSetting show options To go to the previous or next slideSigning up in MSN Messenger To sign in to MSN Messenger servicePocket MSN To use Pocket MSNMSN Messenger contacts To open MSN Hotmail Using MSN HotmailChatting with contacts Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN HotmailWindows Media Player for Pocket PC Tap to send the e-mailRemote Presenter To connect your Pocket PC to your PC/notebook Using Remote PresenterFollow the on-screen instructions to set up the connection To use the Remote PresenterChapter To change View settings Using Internet Explorer MobileChanging View settings To launch Internet Explorer MobileFavorite links Mobile Favorites folderBrowsing the Internet To browse the InternetMobile Favorites To create a mobile favoriteTo view mobile favorites and channels Viewing mobile favorites and channelsSaving device memory To add a folder Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tabChapter Get Connected Connecting to the InternetTo connect to the Internet Modem connections Connecting to WorkSetting up connections VPN server connections Proxy server settingsTo set up a VPN server connection Network card connections To change proxy server settingsTo set up a network card Ending a connection Setting up a WAP gatewayWhen connected via modem or VPN, tap Tap Advanced WAPTo connect and have remote access to a computer Using dialing rulesUsing Terminal Services Client On your Pocket PC, tap Programs Terminal Services ClientSetting beam options Navigating within Terminal Services ClientLogging off or disconnecting from the remote computer Infrared IR connectionTo receive a file via infrared beam Receiving infrared beamsSending infrared beams To send a file via infrared beamUsing Bluetooth BluetoothAccessibility Bluetooth settingsTo configure Bluetooth settings ServicesTo open the Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth ManagerBluetooth Connection Wizard Tap Bluetooth ManagerBusiness Card Exchange To launch the Bluetooth Connection WizardTo access Business Card Exchange Tap Menu Business Card Exchange from the Menu barTo configure the Bluetooth Serial Port Remote device servicesWireless serial port To set up Dial-up NetworkingBluetooth File Explorer Bluetooth File Explorer menusTo send a file to the remote device To change the remote device folderTo create a folder on the remote device To set a local folder for incoming files To get a file from the remote deviceTo delete a file from the remote device To send data via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothDial via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkTo set up a Bluetooth personal area network Tap Finish Bluetooth Setting up ActiveSync via BluetoothFollow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup To join a personal networkChapter To turn on Wi-Fi Using Wi-FiTurning on Wi-Fi Tap Enable Wi-FiTo configure a wireless network Configuring wireless networksAdding a wireless network To configure a network adapterAdd New Tapping Settings Connections tab Network CardsWireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap There are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager Wi-Fi ManagerWi-Fi Status Site Survey SettingIP Info Icon Indicates that the wireless network is Table of icon indicationsFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementEquipment for restricted access locations UL Safety NoticesOperator access with a tool Replaceable batteriesChecklist of Regulatory Statement 15.21Safety Information 100A626/686/696 Asus contact information