Asus A600 user manual Learn the basics

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If you checked the box User Defined Folders, tap Define to specify the folders that you wish to include in the backup file, then tap OK.

6.Tap Start to begin the backup process.

7.When the backup process is complete, the screen displays the message “Complete” and a list of all the backed up items.

8.Tap OK.

NOTE See the online help on your device for online instructions to back up or restore data.

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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 Setting up MyPal Introducing MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Introducing MyPal Front featuresSide features Bottom features Top featuresStylus Cradle featuresSetting up MyPal Connecting the AC adapterPlacing on the cradle To display the power status, tap Charging the batterySettings, System tab, and the Power icon Activating MyPalToday screen Basic screens on MyPalIcon Program Description Navigation Bar screenNotifications Pop-up menusEntering 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 To write on the screen Writing on the screenTo edit your writing To convert writing to textTap Tools, then Recognize Write neatly Tips for getting good writing recognitionDrawing on the screen To create a drawingTo edit your drawing To create a recording Recording a messageTo edit a My Text message Using a preset messageFinding and organizing information Using the File ExplorerTo find information To use the File Explorer to find and organize filesYou can adjust the device settings to your preference Adjusting settingsCustomizing your device To see the available optionsAdding 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 access the Asus backup utility Using the Asus BackupAsus utilities To stop all running programsTap OK to start the backup process Backing up dataTo back up all data on your device Tap OK To back up only PIM data on your deviceLearn the basics To restore all data from the memory card Restoring dataTap All Data Tap Start to begin the restore process To restore PIM data from the memory cardTo access the Asus settings Customizing the Asus SettingsTo change the Run Mode Tap , then tap SettingsTap the Display tab to adjust the screen brightness To change the Display settingsTo change the Microphone settings To change the Wakeup SourcesTap the Wakeup tab to select the source wakeup buttons To select Autorun Devices Chapter Synchronizing your device IntroductionFor more information about using ActiveSync What is ActiveSync ?Introduction For exampleInstalling ActiveSync Installing ActiveSync on your computerTo install ActiveSync on your computer Click Install ActiveSync Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computerTo connect your device to your computer To connect your device to your computer without the cradleChecking synchronized information Setting up a partnershipTo manually initiate synchronization Initiating synchronizationFor more information on synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap HelpSynchronization options Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when doneTo display the synchronization options To select items to synchronizeTo set synchronization schedule To specify synchronization rulesClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Contacts Introduction CalendarTasks InboxCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings When done, tap OK to return to Calendar Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment Creating meeting requests Using the summary screenTo 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 Creating tasks Tasks Keeping a to do listTo 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 To compose a message Composing messagesIf you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder Managing e-mail messages and foldersChapter Pocket Excel Pocket WordMSN Messenger Microsoft ReaderPocket Word Saving Pocket Word documents Creating 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 Recording mode Drawing modePocket Excel Saving Pocket Excel documents Creating Pocket Excel documentsTo create a new Excel document To save an Excel documentTo specify save options Type a password in the Password field To set a password for your workbookSecuring 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 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 folder Favorite linksMobile Favorites Saving device memory To create a mobile favoriteUsing AvantGo Channels To sign up for AvantGoTap the AvantGo Channels link Using Pocket Internet Explorer Changing View settingsTo change View settings To view mobile favorites and channels Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites Tap a Favorites page that you wish to viewTo add a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo delete a favorite Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screenTo add a folder Browsing the InternetTo delete a folder To browse the InternetGet help on connecting Get connected Introduction Transfer items using infraredConnect to the Internet Connect to workTo get connected Connect to the Internet Transfer items using infraredSending information Receiving 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 Get help on connecting To set up an e-mail serviceConnect directly to an e-mail server Chapter Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement Replaceable batteries UL Safety NoticesAppendix