Asus A696, A626 Setting the backlight, Changing the battery power settings, To set the backlight

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Setting the backlight

To set the backlight:

1.Tap > Settings > System tab > Backlight icon.

2.Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you achieve your desired screen brightness.

3.Tap the Advance tab and customize the backlight settings when using battery power and AC power.

4.Tap ok when done.

Changing the battery power settings

To change the battery power settings:

1.Tap > Settings > System tab > Power icon to display the battery power status. This screen shows the detected percentages of the remaining battery power. You may not change the information on this screen.

2.Tap the Advanced tab to customize the settings for the battery to conserve power.

3.Tap the CPU Mode tab to set the processing power to use when using programs.

• Maximum - allows better CPU performance. Set to this mode when playing games or playing video. However, setting to this mode may reduce the battery life.

•Normal - allows for a normal 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 besideAuto. This mode adjusts the CPU speed depending on the program that you are running.

4.Tap ok when done.

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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 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 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 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 Customizing your device To change the date and time settingsTo change the alarm settings Changing the date and timeSetting a password Changing the start menuChanging the owner information 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 EnhanceInstalling ActiveSync on your computer To install ActiveSync on your computerTurn on your computer and monitor 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 screenSynchronization options To display the synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize Calendar Microsoft Pocket OutlookCreating appointments To create an appointmentTap Menu New 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 itComposing messages To compose a messageTap New to display a blank e-mail screen 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 favoriteViewing mobile favorites and channels Saving device memoryTo view mobile favorites and channels To add a folder Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite 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 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 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 To send data via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothDial via Bluetooth To dial via BluetoothBluetooth Personal Area Network To set up a Bluetooth personal area networkBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal 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 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 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