Asus A600 user manual Setting up MyPal, Placing on the cradle, Connecting the AC adapter

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Setting up MyPal

Placing on the cradle

Position the device on the cradle as shown on the right. Match the connectors and carefully insert the device until it fits in place.

The illustration on the left shows MyPal properly installed on the cradle.

Connecting the AC adapter

•Connect the AC adapter cable to the connector at the back of the cradle. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 1.

•If you are not using the cradle, connect the AC adapter cable directly to the power connector at the bottom of the device. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 2.

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Contents MyPal A600 E1054 First edition July Copyright 2002 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents at a glance MyPal A600 specifications Introducing MyPal Setting up MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Front features Introducing MyPalSide features Top features Bottom featuresCradle features StylusConnecting the AC adapter Setting up MyPalPlacing on the cradle Settings, System tab, and the Power icon Charging the batteryTo display the power status, tap Activating MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Today screenNavigation Bar screen Icon Program DescriptionPop-up menus NotificationsCustomizing your device Entering informationAsus utilities Entering information Entering text using the Input PanelTo type with the soft keyboard To use Letter Recognizer To use Transcriber To use Block RecognizerTo edit typed text Writing on the screen To write on the screenTo convert writing to text To edit your writingTap Tools, then Recognize Tips for getting good writing recognition Write neatlyTo create a drawing Drawing on the screenTo edit your drawing Recording a message To create a recordingUsing a preset message To edit a My Text messageTo find information Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To use the File Explorer to find and organize filesCustomizing your device Adjusting settingsYou can adjust the device settings to your preference To see the available optionsTo add programs using ActiveSync Adding or removing programsTo add a program directly from the Internet To add a program to the Start menu To remove a program from the Start menuAsus utilities Using the Asus BackupTo access the Asus backup utility To stop all running programsBacking up data Tap OK to start the backup processTo back up all data on your device To back up only PIM data on your device Tap OKLearn the basics Restoring data To restore all data from the memory cardTap All Data To restore PIM data from the memory card Tap Start to begin the restore processTo change the Run Mode Customizing the Asus SettingsTo access the Asus settings Tap , then tap SettingsTo change the Display settings Tap the Display tab to adjust the screen brightnessTo change the Wakeup Sources To change the Microphone settingsTap the Wakeup tab to select the source wakeup buttons To select Autorun Devices Chapter Introduction Synchronizing your deviceIntroduction What is ActiveSync ?For more information about using ActiveSync For exampleInstalling ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncTo install ActiveSync on your computer Click Install ActiveSync To connect your device to your computer Connecting your device to a computerSynchronizing your device To connect your device to your computer without the cradleSetting up a partnership Checking synchronized informationFor more information on synchronization Initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap HelpTo display the synchronization options Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when doneSynchronization options To select items to synchronizeTo specify synchronization rules To set synchronization scheduleClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Tasks Introduction CalendarContacts InboxCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings Creating appointments When done, tap OK to return to CalendarTo create an appointment To create a meeting request Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To schedule a meetingContacts Tracking friends and colleagues Creating contacts Tap OK to return to the contact list when doneTo create a contact Finding a contact To create a task Tasks Keeping a to do listCreating tasks Use Tasks ot keep track of what you have to doTap OK to return to the task list when done Chapter To create a note Creating notesTap , then tap Notes Tap New to display a blank note Synchronizing e-mail messages Inbox Sending and receiving e-mail messagesDuring synchronization Connecting directly to an e-mail server Using the message list Microsoft Pocket Outlook Composing messages To compose a messageManaging e-mail messages and folders If you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folderChapter MSN Messenger Pocket WordPocket Excel Microsoft ReaderPocket Word To create a new Word document Creating Pocket Word documentsSaving Pocket Word documents To save a Word documentTo specify save options Modes of entering information Typing ModeTo change the zoom magnification Writing mode Drawing mode Recording modePocket Excel To create a new Excel document Creating Pocket Excel documentsSaving Pocket Excel documents To save an Excel documentTo specify save options Securing your Excel document To set a password for your workbookType a password in the Password field Open the workbookTips for working in Pocket Excel To set up an account and sign Setting upMSN Messenger Working with contacts Chatting with contacts Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Microsoft Reader Getting books on your deviceUsing the Library To open the libraryReading a book Using Reader features Removing a bookUsing AvantGo Channels Using Pocket Internet Explorer Introduction Mobile Favorites folderFavorite links Mobile Favorites folderMobile Favorites To create a mobile favorite Saving device memoryTo sign up for AvantGo Using AvantGo ChannelsTap the AvantGo Channels link Changing View settings Using Pocket Internet ExplorerTo change View settings Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels Tap a Favorites page that you wish to viewTo delete a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screenTo delete a folder Browsing the InternetTo add a folder To browse the InternetConnect to the Internet Introduction Transfer items using infraredGet help on connecting Get connected Connect to workTo get connected Sending information Transfer items using infraredConnect to the Internet Receiving informationConnecting through a modem To create a modem connection to an ISPConnecting through an Ethernet card To create an Ethernet connection to an ISPConnect to work To create a modem connection to a networkTo create an Ethernet connection to a network End a connection To set up an e-mail service Get help on connectingConnect directly to an e-mail server Chapter Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement UL Safety Notices Replaceable batteriesAppendix