Asus A600 user manual Drawing mode, Recording mode

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Drawing mode

In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after ther first stroke, you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information on drawing and selecting drawings, see Chapter 2.

Recording mode

In recording mode, embed a recording into your document. Recordings are saved as .wav files. For more information on recording, 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 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 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 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 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 utilitiesTap 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 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 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 example What is ActiveSync ?For more information about using ActiveSync IntroductionInstalling ActiveSync Installing ActiveSync on your computerTo 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 set synchronization schedule To specify synchronization rulesClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Inbox Introduction CalendarContacts TasksCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings When done, tap OK to return to Calendar Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment To schedule a meeting Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To create a meeting requestContacts Tracking friends and colleagues Tap OK to return to the contact list when done Creating contactsTo 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 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 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 document To specify save options Typing Mode Modes of entering informationTo 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 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 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 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