Finding and organizing information, To find information | Asus A600

Finding and organizing information

The Find feature on your device helps you quickly locate information.

To find information:

1.Tap , then tap Find.

2.Enter the text that you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go to start the search.

NOTE To quickly find information that is taking up space on your device, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.

You can also use the File Explorer to find files on your device.

Using the File Explorer

To use the File Explorer to find and organize files:

1.Tap , then tap Programs.

2.In the Program screen, tap the File Explorer icon.

3.Tap and hold the item that you wish to move until a pop-up menu appears.

4.Tap an action from the pop-up menu.

Learn the basics

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Asus A600 user manual Finding and organizing information, Using the File Explorer, To find information

Contents

MyPal A600 Copyright 2002 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E1054 First edition July Contents at a glance MyPal A600 specifications Introducing MyPal Setting up MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Introducing MyPal Front features Side features Bottom features Top features Stylus Cradle features Connecting 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 MyPal Today screen Basic screens on MyPal Icon Program Description Navigation Bar screen Notifications Pop-up menus Customizing 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 screen To convert writing to text To edit your writingTap Tools, then Recognize Write neatly Tips for getting good writing recognition To create a drawing Drawing on the screenTo edit your drawing To create a recording Recording a message To edit a My Text message Using a preset message Finding and organizing information Using the File ExplorerTo find information To use the File Explorer to find and organize files You can adjust the device settings to your preference Adjusting settingsCustomizing your device To see the available options Adding or removing programs To add programs using ActiveSync To add a program directly from the Internet To remove a program from the Start menu To add a program to the Start menu To access the Asus backup utility Using the Asus BackupAsus utilities To stop all running programs Backing 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 device Learn 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 card To access the Asus settings Customizing the Asus SettingsTo change the Run Mode Tap , then tap Settings Tap the Display tab to adjust the screen brightness To change the Display settings To 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 Introduction For more information about using ActiveSync What is ActiveSync ?Introduction For example Installing 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 cradle Checking synchronized information Setting up a partnership To manually initiate synchronization Initiating synchronizationFor more information on synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help Synchronization options Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when doneTo display the synchronization options To select items to synchronize To specify synchronization rules To set synchronization scheduleClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Contacts Introduction CalendarTasks Inbox Calendar 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 meeting Contacts 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 do Tap 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 messages If you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder Managing e-mail messages and folders Chapter Pocket Excel Pocket WordMSN Messenger Microsoft Reader Pocket Word Saving Pocket Word documents Creating Pocket Word documentsTo create a new Word document To save a Word document To specify save options Modes of entering information Typing ModeTo change the zoom magnification Writing mode Recording mode Drawing mode Pocket Excel Saving Pocket Excel documents Creating Pocket Excel documentsTo create a new Excel document To save an Excel document To specify save options Type a password in the Password field To set a password for your workbookSecuring your Excel document Open the workbook Tips 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 Reader To open the library Using the Library Reading a book Removing a book Using Reader features Introduction Mobile Favorites folder Using AvantGo Channels Using Pocket Internet Explorer Favorite links Mobile Favorites folderMobile Favorites Saving device memory To create a mobile favorite To 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 view To add a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo delete a favorite Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen To add a folder Browsing the InternetTo delete a folder To browse the Internet Get help on connecting Get connected Introduction Transfer items using infraredConnect to the Internet Connect to work To get connected Connect to the Internet Transfer items using infraredSending information Receiving information To create a modem connection to an ISP Connecting through a modem To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP Connecting through an Ethernet card To create a modem connection to a network Connect to work To 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 Notices Appendix