Asus A696, A626, A686 user manual Using simple applications, Changing the memory settings

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Changing the memory settings

To display the memory allocation:

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

2.Tap ok when done.

To check the storage card memory:

1.Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Storage Card tab to display the memory information for the selected storage card.

2.If you wish to free storage card memory, delete some files from the storage card. Use the File Explorer to delete files. See “Using the File

Explorer” for information.

To view the running programs:

1.Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Running Programs tab.

2.If you wish to free some system memory currently used by the running programs, select a program then tap Stop.

To stop all running programs, tap Stop All.

Using simple applications

Your device includes several simple applications that are useful in your day-to-day use of your device.

NOTE The major applications that came with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 are discussed in other chapters.

To access the applications:

1.Tap > Programs.

2.Tap an icon to launch a specific application program.

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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 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 To use the GPS car kit Setting up GPS MyPal A696/A686 onlyAdditional storage Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO cardPress the power button Activating MyPalCalibrating and activating your device Today screen Basic screens on MyPalStart menu Menu barPop-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 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 alarm settings To change the date and time settingsCustomizing your device Changing the date and timeSetting a password Changing the start menuChanging 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 ActiveSyncInstalling ActiveSync on your computer To install 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 screenSynchronization options To display the synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize Microsoft Pocket Outlook CalendarCreating appointments To create an appointmentTap 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 InboxComposing messages To compose a messageTap 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 FavoritesViewing mobile favorites and channels Saving device memoryTo view mobile favorites and channels To add a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo 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 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 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 Dial via Bluetooth Send 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 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 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 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