Asus A600 user manual Entering information, Entering text using the Input Panel

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Entering information

You can enter information in your device.

•Use the input panel to enter text using the soft keyboard or the Letter recorgnizer

•Write directly on the screen with the stylus

•Draw pictures on the screen

•Speak into the device microphone to record a message

•Use the Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize or copy information from your desktop computer to your device

Entering text using the Input Panel

Use the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your device. you can either type using the soft keyboard or write using the Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen.

To show or hide the input pane, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your options.

To type with the soft keyboard:

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Keyboard.

NOTE To demonstrate, open Notes.

2. Tap the keys with the stylus to enter information.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 Wakeup Sources To change the Microphone settingsTap 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 on your computer Installing ActiveSyncTo 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 specify synchronization rules To set synchronization scheduleClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Introduction Calendar ContactsTasks InboxCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings Creating appointments When done, tap OK to return to CalendarTo create an appointment Using the summary screen Creating meeting requestsTo create a meeting request 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 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 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 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 Modes of entering information Typing ModeTo 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 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 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 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