Asus A686 Viewing system information, Entering information, Entering text using the Input Panel

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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 information about the device.

Entering information

You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways:

•Use the input panel to enter text using either the soft keyboard, the

Letter Recognizer, the Block Recognizer, or the Transcriber

•Write directly on the screen with the stylus

•Draw pictures on the screen

•Speak into the device microphone to record a message

•Use the Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from your desktop computer to your device

Entering text using the Input Panel

Use the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your device. You can either type 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 .

NOTE	appears beside	only when the input panel is not
	hidden.

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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 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 To use the GPS car kit Setting up GPS MyPal A696/A686 onlyAdditional storage Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO cardCalibrating and activating your device Press the power buttonActivating MyPal Today screen Basic screens on MyPalPop-up menus Start menuMenu bar 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 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 To change the alarm settings To change the date and time settingsCustomizing your device Changing the date and timeChanging the owner information Setting a passwordChanging the start menu 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 ActiveSyncTurn on your computer and monitor Installing ActiveSync on your computerTo install ActiveSync on your computer 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 select items to synchronize Synchronization optionsTo display the synchronization options Microsoft Pocket Outlook CalendarTap Menu New Appointment Creating appointmentsTo create an 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 InboxTap New to display a blank e-mail screen Composing messagesTo compose a message 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 FavoritesTo view mobile favorites and channels Viewing mobile favorites and channelsSaving device memory To add a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a folder 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 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 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 Dial via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothTo send data via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkTo set up a Bluetooth personal area 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 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 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