Asus A600 user manual Charging the battery, Activating MyPal, To display the power status, tap

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Charging the battery

Your device includes a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery. You must charge the battery before using the device the first time. The battery starts charging as soon as you connect the AC adapter to a power source. Use the AC adapter to plug your device to a power source whenever possible, especially when you are using a modem or other peripherals, using the device backlight, connecting to a PC, or letting notification light flash for extended time periods.

To display the power status, tap ,

Settings, System tab, and the Power icon.

Activating MyPal

It is important that you properly calibrate and activate your device before using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus.

Follow these steps to calibrate and activate MyPal.

1.Press the power button.

2.Use the stylus to tap the LCD touch screen to start the calibration and activation.

3.At the prompt to align the screen, tap the center of the cross whenever the travelling cross stops on the screen. You may have to do this step several times to properly calibrate.

4.When done with the screen calibration, follow the screen instructions to complete the activation.

•at the “Stylus” screen, tap Next to continue.

•at the “Pop-up menus” screens, perform the indicated operations.

•at the “Congratulations” screen, tap Next to continue.

•at the “Location” screen, select your time zone and tap Next to continue.

•at the “Completion” screen, tap the screen to continue.

5.When the Today screen appears, MyPal is ready to use. Proceed to the next section for information on the basic screens on your device.

Get started!

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Contents MyPal A600 Copyright 2002 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E1054 First edition JulyContents at a glance MyPal A600 specifications Basic screens on MyPal Setting up MyPalIntroducing MyPal Introducing MyPal Front featuresSide features Bottom features Top featuresStylus Cradle featuresPlacing on the cradle Setting up MyPalConnecting the AC adapter Activating MyPal Charging the batteryTo display the power status, tap Settings, System tab, and the Power iconToday screen Basic screens on MyPalIcon Program Description Navigation Bar screenNotifications Pop-up menusAsus utilities Entering informationCustomizing your device To type with the soft keyboard Entering text using the Input PanelEntering information To use Letter Recognizer To edit typed text To use Block RecognizerTo use Transcriber To write on the screen Writing on the screenTap Tools, then Recognize To edit your writingTo convert writing to text Write neatly Tips for getting good writing recognitionTo edit your drawing Drawing on the screenTo create a drawing To create a recording Recording a messageTo edit a My Text message Using a preset messageTo use the File Explorer to find and organize files Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To find informationTo see the available options Adjusting settingsYou can adjust the device settings to your preference Customizing your deviceAdding or removing programs To add programs using ActiveSyncTo add a program directly from the Internet To remove a program from the Start menu To add a program to the Start menuTo stop all running programs Using the Asus BackupTo access the Asus backup utility Asus utilitiesTo back up all data on your device Tap OK to start the backup processBacking up data Tap OK To back up only PIM data on your deviceLearn the basics Tap All Data To restore all data from the memory cardRestoring data Tap Start to begin the restore process To restore PIM data from the memory cardTap , then tap Settings Customizing the Asus SettingsTo access the Asus settings To change the Run ModeTap the Display tab to adjust the screen brightness To change the Display settingsTap the Wakeup tab to select the source wakeup buttons To change the Microphone settingsTo change the Wakeup Sources To select Autorun Devices Chapter Synchronizing your device IntroductionFor example What is ActiveSync ?For more information about using ActiveSync IntroductionTo install ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncInstalling ActiveSync on your computer Click Install ActiveSync To connect your device to your computer without the cradle Connecting your device to a computerSynchronizing your device To connect your device to your computerChecking synchronized information Setting up a partnershipTap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help Initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization For more information on synchronizationTo select items to synchronize Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when doneSynchronization options To display the synchronization optionsClick on the Schedule tab To set synchronization scheduleTo specify synchronization rules Chapter Inbox Introduction CalendarContacts TasksCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings To create an appointment When done, tap OK to return to CalendarCreating appointments To schedule a meeting Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To create a meeting requestContacts Tracking friends and colleagues To create a contact Tap OK to return to the contact list when doneCreating contacts Finding a contact Use Tasks ot keep track of what you have to do Tasks Keeping a to do listCreating tasks To create a taskTap OK to return to the task list when done Chapter Tap , then tap Notes Tap New to display a blank note Creating notesTo create a note During synchronization Inbox Sending and receiving e-mail messagesSynchronizing e-mail messages Connecting directly to an e-mail server Using the message list Microsoft Pocket Outlook To compose a message Composing messagesIf you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder Managing e-mail messages and foldersChapter Microsoft Reader Pocket WordPocket Excel MSN MessengerPocket Word To save a Word document Creating Pocket Word documentsSaving Pocket Word documents To create a new Word documentTo specify save options To change the zoom magnification Typing ModeModes of entering information Writing mode Recording mode Drawing modePocket Excel To save an Excel document Creating Pocket Excel documentsSaving Pocket Excel documents To create a new Excel documentTo specify save options Open the workbook To set a password for your workbookType a password in the Password field Securing your Excel documentTips for working in Pocket Excel MSN Messenger Setting upTo set up an account and sign Working with contacts Chatting with contacts Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Getting books on your device Microsoft ReaderTo open the library Using the LibraryReading a book Removing a book Using Reader featuresIntroduction Mobile Favorites folder Using AvantGo Channels Using Pocket Internet ExplorerMobile Favorites Mobile Favorites folderFavorite links Saving device memory To create a mobile favoriteTap the AvantGo Channels link Using AvantGo ChannelsTo sign up for AvantGo To change View settings Using Pocket Internet ExplorerChanging View settings Tap a Favorites page that you wish to view Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favoritesTap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite To delete a favoriteTo browse the Internet Browsing the InternetTo add a folder To delete a folderConnect to work Introduction Transfer items using infraredGet help on connecting Get connected Connect to the InternetTo get connected Receiving information Transfer items using infraredConnect to the Internet Sending informationTo create a modem connection to an ISP Connecting through a modemTo create an Ethernet connection to an ISP Connecting through an Ethernet cardTo create a modem connection to a network Connect to workTo create an Ethernet connection to a network End a connection Connect directly to an e-mail server Get help on connectingTo set up an e-mail service Chapter Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement Replaceable batteries UL Safety NoticesAppendix