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6.When the backup process is complete, the screen displays the message “Complete” and the total size of the backed up files.

In case the program fails to back up any items, it will show the items on the screen.

7.Tap OK.

To back up only PIM data on your device:

1.On the ASUS Backup screen, tap PIM Data button to back up only the personal information management (PIM) data on your device.

2.When prompted, select SD Card or CF card (whichever is available).

Tapping Cancel returns you to the previous screen.

3.Tap the Backup tab.

4.Type a name for your backup file and the folder where you wish to place it. You may opt not to specify a folder.

5.Check the boxes opposite the items that you wish to back up, or tap Select All to select all listed items.

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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 Basic screens on MyPal Setting up MyPalIntroducing MyPal Front features Introducing MyPalSide features Top features Bottom featuresCradle features StylusPlacing on the cradle Setting up MyPalConnecting the AC adapter 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 NotificationsAsus 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 Writing on the screen To write on the screenTap Tools, then Recognize To edit your writingTo convert writing to text Tips for getting good writing recognition Write neatlyTo edit your drawing Drawing on the screenTo create a 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 programsTo back up all data on your device Tap OK to start the backup processBacking up data To back up only PIM data on your device Tap OKLearn the basics Tap All Data To restore all data from the memory cardRestoring 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 brightnessTap the Wakeup tab to select the source wakeup buttons To change the Microphone settingsTo change the Wakeup Sources To select Autorun Devices Chapter Introduction Synchronizing your deviceWhat is ActiveSync ? For more information about using ActiveSyncIntroduction For exampleTo install ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncInstalling 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 synchronizeClick on the Schedule tab To set synchronization scheduleTo specify synchronization rules Chapter Introduction Calendar ContactsTasks InboxCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings To create an appointment When done, tap OK to return to CalendarCreating appointments Using the summary screen Creating meeting requestsTo create a meeting request To schedule a meetingContacts Tracking friends and colleagues To create a contact Tap OK to return to the contact list when doneCreating contacts 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 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 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 To change the zoom magnification Typing ModeModes of entering information 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 MSN Messenger Setting upTo set up an account and sign 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 Mobile Favorites folderFavorite links To create a mobile favorite Saving device memoryTap the AvantGo Channels link Using AvantGo ChannelsTo sign up for AvantGo To change View settings Using Pocket Internet ExplorerChanging 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 Connect directly to an e-mail server Get help on connectingTo set up an e-mail service Chapter Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement UL Safety Notices Replaceable batteriesAppendix