Asus A600 user manual Side features

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Side features

Charging status LED

System indicator LED

Power/Front light button

Scroll dial

Record/Notes button

Software reset button

•Charging status LED - lights up orange when the battery is charging; lights up green when the battery is fully charged.

•System indicator LED - indicates the system status.

•Power/Front light button - turns the device power on or off if you press the button quickly. Pressing and holding the button for a few seconds turns the front light on or off. Turning off the front light saves battery power.

NOTE Press this button and the Tasks button simultaneously if you wish to launch the Align Screen function.

•Scroll dial - allows you to scroll through a menu and open an application.

•Record/Notes button - allows you to record sounds and save them as files if you press and hold the button. Pressing this button quickly will launch the Notes program.

•Software reset button - allows you to perform a soft reset in case of device malfunctions, or when an application hangs.

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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 Activating MyPal Charging the batteryTo display the power status, tap Settings, System tab, and the Power iconToday 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 messageTo use the File Explorer to find and organize files Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To find informationTo see the available options Adjusting settingsYou can adjust the device settings to your preference Customizing your deviceAdding 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 stop all running programs Using the Asus BackupTo access the Asus backup utility Asus utilitiesBacking 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 cardTap , then tap Settings Customizing the Asus SettingsTo access the Asus settings To change the Run ModeTap 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 example What is ActiveSync ?For more information about using ActiveSync IntroductionInstalling ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncTo install ActiveSync on your computer Click Install ActiveSync To connect your device to your computer without the cradle Connecting your device to a computerSynchronizing your device To connect your device to your computerChecking synchronized information Setting up a partnershipTap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help Initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization For more information on synchronizationTo select items to synchronize Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when doneSynchronization options To display the synchronization optionsTo specify synchronization rules To set synchronization scheduleClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Inbox Introduction CalendarContacts TasksCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings Creating appointments When done, tap OK to return to CalendarTo create an appointment To schedule a meeting Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To create a meeting requestContacts Tracking friends and colleagues Creating contacts Tap OK to return to the contact list when doneTo create a contact Finding a contact Use Tasks ot keep track of what you have to do Tasks Keeping a to do listCreating tasks To create a taskTap 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 Microsoft Reader Pocket WordPocket Excel MSN MessengerPocket Word To save a Word document Creating Pocket Word documentsSaving Pocket Word documents To create a new Word documentTo specify save options Modes of entering information Typing ModeTo change the zoom magnification Writing mode Recording mode Drawing modePocket Excel To save an Excel document Creating Pocket Excel documentsSaving Pocket Excel documents To create a new Excel documentTo specify save options Open the workbook To set a password for your workbookType a password in the Password field Securing your Excel documentTips 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 Tap a Favorites page that you wish to view Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favoritesTap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite To delete a favoriteTo browse the Internet Browsing the InternetTo add a folder To delete a folderConnect to work Introduction Transfer items using infraredGet help on connecting Get connected Connect to the InternetTo get connected Receiving information Transfer items using infraredConnect to the Internet Sending 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