Asus A600 Creating notes, To create a note, Tap , then tap Notes Tap New to display a blank note

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Creating notes

To create a note:

1.Tap , then tap Notes.

2.Tap New to display a blank note.

3.Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2.

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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 Introducing MyPal Setting up MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Introducing MyPal Front featuresSide features Bottom features Top featuresStylus Cradle featuresConnecting the AC adapter Setting up MyPalPlacing 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 menusCustomizing 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 To write on the screen Writing on the screenTo convert writing to text To edit your writingTap Tools, then Recognize Write neatly Tips for getting good writing recognitionTo create a drawing Drawing on the screenTo 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 programsBacking up data Tap OK to start the backup processTo back up all data on your device Tap OK To back up only PIM data on your deviceLearn the basics Restoring data To restore all data from the memory cardTap 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 Wakeup Sources To change the Microphone settingsTap 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 on your computer Installing ActiveSyncTo 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 specify synchronization rules To set synchronization scheduleClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Contacts Introduction CalendarTasks InboxCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings Creating appointments When done, tap OK to return to CalendarTo create an appointment Creating meeting requests Using the summary screenTo 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 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 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 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 Modes of entering information Typing ModeTo 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 To set up an account and sign Setting upMSN 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 ExplorerFavorite links Mobile Favorites folderMobile Favorites Saving device memory To create a mobile favoriteTo sign up for AvantGo Using AvantGo ChannelsTap the AvantGo Channels link Changing View settings Using Pocket Internet ExplorerTo 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 To set up an e-mail service Get help on connectingConnect directly to an e-mail server Chapter Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement Replaceable batteries UL Safety NoticesAppendix