Asus A600 user manual Introduction, To get connected

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Introduction

You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your desktop computer, a network, or the Internet.

To get connected:

•Use the infrared (IR) port on your device to send and receive files between two devices. If this is the method that you want to use, see the following section “Transfer items using infrared.”

•Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP). Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages using the Inbox and view Web or WAP pages using the Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer. The communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on your device. You service provider will provide the software needed to install other services, such as paging and fax services. If this is the method that you want to use, see “Connect to an Internet Service Provider” later in this chapter.

•Connect to the network at your company or organization where you work. Once connected, you can send or receive e-mail messages using Inbox, view Web or WAP pages using the Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer, and synchronize with your desktop computer. If this is the method that you want to use, see “Connect to work” later in this chapter.

•Connect to your desktop computer to synchronize remotely. Once connected, you can synchronize information such as yoru Pocket Outlook information. If this is the method that you want to use, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer or Connections Help on the device.

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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 Settings, System tab, and the Power icon Charging the batteryTo display the power status, tap 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 messageTo find information Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To use the File Explorer to find and organize filesCustomizing your device Adjusting settingsYou can adjust the device settings to your preference 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 menuAsus utilities Using the Asus BackupTo access the Asus backup utility 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 processTo change the Run Mode Customizing the Asus SettingsTo access the Asus settings 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 deviceIntroduction What is ActiveSync ?For more information about using ActiveSync For exampleTo install ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncInstalling ActiveSync on your computer Click Install ActiveSync To connect your device to your computer Connecting your device to a computerSynchronizing your device To connect your device to your computer without the cradleSetting up a partnership Checking synchronized informationFor more information on synchronization Initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap HelpTo display the synchronization options Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when doneSynchronization options To select items to synchronizeClick on the Schedule tab To set synchronization scheduleTo specify synchronization rules Chapter Tasks Introduction CalendarContacts InboxCalendar Scheduling appointments and meetings To create an appointment When done, tap OK to return to CalendarCreating appointments To create a meeting request Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests 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 To create a task Tasks Keeping a to do listCreating tasks 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 MSN Messenger Pocket WordPocket Excel Microsoft ReaderPocket Word To create a new Word document Creating Pocket Word documentsSaving Pocket Word documents 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 To create a new Excel document Creating Pocket Excel documentsSaving Pocket Excel documents To save an Excel documentTo specify save options Securing your Excel document To set a password for your workbookType a password in the Password field 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 Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels Tap a Favorites page that you wish to viewTo delete a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screenTo delete a folder Browsing the InternetTo add a folder To browse the InternetConnect to the Internet Introduction Transfer items using infraredGet help on connecting Get connected Connect to workTo get connected Sending information Transfer items using infraredConnect to the Internet 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