Asus A600 user manual Basic screens on MyPal, Today screen

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Basic screens on MyPal

Today screen

Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the first time each day.

NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays another program, you can display the Today screen by

tapping the icon. Then from the Navigation bar, tap Today.

As shown in the sample below, the Today screen lets you see at a glance the summary of the important information for the day.

From the Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus to display the details. See “Chapter 2: Learn the basics” to learn how to modify the current tasks or activities, or to add new items or information.

On the bottom of the Today screen is the Command bar. Tap New from the Command bar to create a new appointment, contact, note, task, e-mail, or an Excel or Word document.

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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 Setting up MyPal Introducing MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Front features Introducing MyPalSide features Top features Bottom featuresCradle features StylusSetting up MyPal Connecting the AC adapterPlacing on the cradle Charging the battery To display the power status, tapSettings, System tab, and the Power icon Activating MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Today screenNavigation Bar screen Icon Program DescriptionPop-up menus NotificationsEntering information Customizing your deviceAsus utilities Entering text using the Input Panel Entering informationTo type with the soft keyboard To use Letter Recognizer To use Block Recognizer To use TranscriberTo edit typed text Writing on the screen To write on the screenTo edit your writing To convert writing to textTap Tools, then Recognize Tips for getting good writing recognition Write neatlyDrawing on the screen To create a drawingTo edit your drawing Recording a message To create a recordingUsing a preset message To edit a My Text messageUsing the File Explorer Finding and organizing informationTo find information To use the File Explorer to find and organize filesAdjusting settings You can adjust the device settings to your preferenceCustomizing your device 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 menuUsing the Asus Backup To access the Asus backup utilityAsus utilities To stop all running programsTap OK to start the backup process Backing up dataTo back up all data on your device To back up only PIM data on your device Tap OKLearn the basics To restore all data from the memory card Restoring dataTap All Data To restore PIM data from the memory card Tap Start to begin the restore processCustomizing the Asus Settings To access the Asus settingsTo change the Run Mode Tap , then tap SettingsTo change the Display settings Tap the Display tab to adjust the screen brightnessTo change the Microphone settings To change the Wakeup SourcesTap the Wakeup tab to select the source wakeup buttons To select Autorun Devices Chapter Introduction Synchronizing your deviceWhat is ActiveSync ? For more information about using ActiveSyncIntroduction For exampleInstalling ActiveSync Installing ActiveSync on your computerTo install ActiveSync on your computer Click Install ActiveSync Connecting your device to a computer Synchronizing your deviceTo connect your device to your computer To connect your device to your computer without the cradleSetting up a partnership Checking synchronized informationInitiating synchronization To manually initiate synchronizationFor more information on synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap HelpDo the same for the other checked items Click OK when done Synchronization optionsTo display the synchronization options To select items to synchronizeTo set synchronization schedule To specify synchronization rulesClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Introduction Calendar ContactsTasks InboxCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings When done, tap OK to return to Calendar Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment Using the summary screen Creating meeting requestsTo create a meeting request To schedule a meetingContacts Tracking friends and colleagues Tap OK to return to the contact list when done Creating contactsTo create a contact Finding a contact Tasks Keeping a to do list Creating tasksTo create a task Use Tasks ot keep track of what you have to doTap OK to return to the task list when done Chapter Creating notes To create a noteTap , then tap Notes Tap New to display a blank note Inbox Sending and receiving e-mail messages Synchronizing 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 Pocket Word Pocket ExcelMSN Messenger Microsoft ReaderPocket Word Creating Pocket Word documents Saving Pocket Word documentsTo create a new Word document To save a Word documentTo specify save options Typing Mode Modes of entering informationTo change the zoom magnification Writing mode Drawing mode Recording modePocket Excel Creating Pocket Excel documents Saving Pocket Excel documentsTo create a new Excel document To save an Excel documentTo specify save options To set a password for your workbook Type a password in the Password fieldSecuring your Excel document Open the workbookTips for working in Pocket Excel Setting up To set up an account and signMSN 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 folderMobile Favorites folder Favorite linksMobile Favorites To create a mobile favorite Saving device memoryUsing AvantGo Channels To sign up for AvantGoTap the AvantGo Channels link Using Pocket Internet Explorer Changing View settingsTo change View settings Viewing mobile favorites and channels To view mobile favorites and channelsTap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites Tap a Favorites page that you wish to viewAdding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favoriteTo delete a favorite Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screenBrowsing the Internet To add a folderTo delete a folder To browse the InternetIntroduction Transfer items using infrared Get help on connecting Get connectedConnect to the Internet Connect to workTo get connected Transfer items using infrared Connect to the InternetSending information 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 Get help on connecting To set up an e-mail serviceConnect directly to an e-mail server Chapter Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement UL Safety Notices Replaceable batteriesAppendix