Introduction, Synchronizing your device | Asus A600 instruction

Chapter 3

Microsoft® ActiveSync®

♦	Introduction	3-2
	What is ActiveSync® ?	3-2
♦	Installing ActiveSync®	3-3
	Installing ActiveSync® on your computer	3-4
♦	Synchronizing your device	3-5
	Connecting your device to a computer	3-5
	Setting up a partnership	3-6
	Checking synchronized information	3-6
	Initiating synchronization	3-7
	Synchronization options	3-8

Microsoft® ActiveSync®

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Asus A600 user manual Introduction, Synchronizing your device

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MyPal A600 Copyright 2002 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E1054 First edition July Contents at a glance MyPal A600 specifications Basic screens on MyPal Setting up MyPalIntroducing MyPal Introducing MyPal Front features Side features Bottom features Top features Stylus Cradle features Placing on the cradle Setting up MyPalConnecting the AC adapter 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 Asus 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 To write on the screen Writing on the screen Tap Tools, then Recognize To edit your writingTo convert writing to text Write neatly Tips for getting good writing recognition To edit your drawing Drawing on the screenTo create a 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 To back up all data on your device Tap OK to start the backup processBacking up data Tap OK To back up only PIM data on your device Learn the basics Tap All Data To restore all data from the memory cardRestoring 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 Tap the Wakeup tab to select the source wakeup buttons To change the Microphone settingsTo change the Wakeup Sources To select Autorun Devices Chapter Synchronizing your device Introduction For more information about using ActiveSync What is ActiveSync ?Introduction For example To install ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncInstalling 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 Click on the Schedule tab To set synchronization scheduleTo specify synchronization rules Chapter Contacts Introduction CalendarTasks Inbox Calendar Scheduling appointments and meetings To create an appointment When done, tap OK to return to CalendarCreating appointments Creating meeting requests Using the summary screenTo create a meeting request To schedule a meeting Contacts Tracking friends and colleagues To create a contact Tap OK to return to the contact list when doneCreating contacts 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 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 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 To change the zoom magnification Typing ModeModes of entering information 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 MSN Messenger Setting upTo set up an account and sign 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 Mobile Favorites Mobile Favorites folderFavorite links Saving device memory To create a mobile favorite Tap the AvantGo Channels link Using AvantGo ChannelsTo sign up for AvantGo To change View settings Using Pocket Internet ExplorerChanging 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 Connect directly to an e-mail server Get help on connectingTo set up an e-mail service Chapter Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement Replaceable batteries UL Safety Notices Appendix