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MyPal A600 E1054 First edition July Copyright 2002 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved Contents at a glance MyPal A600 specifications Introducing MyPal Setting up MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Front features Introducing MyPal Side features Top features Bottom features Cradle features Stylus Connecting the AC adapter Setting up MyPalPlacing on the cradle Charging the battery To display the power status, tapSettings, System tab, and the Power icon Activating MyPal Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Navigation Bar screen Icon Program Description Pop-up menus Notifications 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 Writing on the screen To write on the screen To convert writing to text To edit your writingTap Tools, then Recognize Tips for getting good writing recognition Write neatly To create a drawing Drawing on the screenTo edit your drawing Recording a message To create a recording Using a preset message To edit a My Text message Using the File Explorer Finding and organizing informationTo find information To use the File Explorer to find and organize files Adjusting settings You can adjust the device settings to your preferenceCustomizing your device To see the available options To add programs using ActiveSync Adding or removing programs To add a program directly from the Internet To add a program to the Start menu To remove a program from the Start menu Using the Asus Backup To access the Asus backup utilityAsus utilities To stop all running programs Backing up data Tap OK to start the backup processTo back up all data on your device To back up only PIM data on your device Tap OK Learn the basics Restoring data To restore all data from the memory cardTap All Data To restore PIM data from the memory card Tap Start to begin the restore process Customizing the Asus Settings To access the Asus settingsTo change the Run Mode Tap , then tap Settings To change the Display settings Tap the Display tab to adjust the screen brightness To change the Wakeup Sources To change the Microphone settingsTap the Wakeup tab to select the source wakeup buttons To select Autorun Devices Chapter Introduction Synchronizing your device What is ActiveSync ? For more information about using ActiveSyncIntroduction For example Installing ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncTo install ActiveSync on your computer Click Install ActiveSync Connecting your device to a computer Synchronizing your deviceTo connect your device to your computer To connect your device to your computer without the cradle Setting up a partnership Checking synchronized information Initiating synchronization To manually initiate synchronizationFor more information on synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when done Synchronization optionsTo display the synchronization options To select items to synchronize To specify synchronization rules To set synchronization scheduleClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Introduction Calendar ContactsTasks Inbox Calendar Scheduling appointments and meetings Creating appointments When done, tap OK to return to CalendarTo create an appointment Using the summary screen Creating meeting requestsTo 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 Tasks Keeping a to do list Creating tasksTo 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 Composing messages To compose a message Managing e-mail messages and folders If you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder Chapter Pocket Word Pocket ExcelMSN Messenger Microsoft Reader Pocket Word Creating Pocket Word documents Saving 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 Drawing mode Recording mode Pocket Excel Creating Pocket Excel documents Saving Pocket Excel documentsTo create a new Excel document To save an Excel document To specify save options To set a password for your workbook Type a password in the Password fieldSecuring 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 Microsoft Reader Getting books on your device Using the Library To open the library Reading a book Using Reader features Removing a book Using AvantGo Channels Using Pocket Internet Explorer Introduction Mobile Favorites folder Favorite links Mobile Favorites folderMobile Favorites To create a mobile favorite Saving device memory To sign up for AvantGo Using AvantGo ChannelsTap the AvantGo Channels link Changing View settings Using Pocket Internet ExplorerTo change View settings Viewing mobile favorites and channels To view mobile favorites and channelsTap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites Tap a Favorites page that you wish to view Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favoriteTo delete a favorite Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen Browsing the Internet To add a folderTo delete a folder To browse the Internet Introduction Transfer items using infrared Get help on connecting Get connectedConnect to the Internet Connect to work To get connected Transfer items using infrared Connect to the InternetSending information Receiving information Connecting through a modem To create a modem connection to an ISP Connecting through an Ethernet card To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP Connect to work To create a modem connection to a network 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 UL Safety Notices Replaceable batteries Appendix