Installing ActiveSync | Asus A600 specs

Installing ActiveSync®

The ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. To synchronize information on your device with your computer, you must also install ActiveSync on your computer. Install ActiveSync from the Companion CD that came with your product package.

NOTE Before starting the ActiveSync installation, make sure that you have Microsoft® Outlook® installed on your computer. If you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft® Outlook® 2002 from the Companion CD. Even if you have Outlook 98 or Outlook 2000 installed, you are encouraged to update to Outlook 2002.

Installing ActiveSync® on your computer

To install ActiveSync on your computer:

1. Turn on your computer and monitor.

NOTE Do not connect your device to your computer until you have finished installing ActiveSync.

2.Insert the Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The CD autoruns and displays the initial screen, then the Main Menu from which you can start the installation.

3. Click on Start Here from the Main Menu.

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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 Activating MyPal Charging the batteryTo display the power status, tap Settings, System tab, and the Power icon 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 To use the File Explorer to find and organize files Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To find information To see the available options Adjusting settingsYou can adjust the device settings to your preference Customizing your device 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 stop all running programs Using the Asus BackupTo access the Asus backup utility Asus utilities 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 Tap , then tap Settings Customizing the Asus SettingsTo access the Asus settings To change the Run Mode 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 example What is ActiveSync ?For more information about using ActiveSync Introduction Installing ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncTo 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 computer Checking synchronized information Setting up a partnership Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help Initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization For more information on synchronization To select items to synchronize Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when doneSynchronization options To display the synchronization options To specify synchronization rules To set synchronization scheduleClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Inbox Introduction CalendarContacts Tasks Calendar Scheduling appointments and meetings Creating appointments When done, tap OK to return to CalendarTo create an appointment To schedule a meeting Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To create a meeting request Contacts Tracking friends and colleagues Creating contacts Tap OK to return to the contact list when doneTo 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 task 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 Microsoft Reader Pocket WordPocket Excel MSN Messenger Pocket Word To save a Word document Creating Pocket Word documentsSaving Pocket Word documents To create a new Word document To specify save options Modes of entering information Typing ModeTo change the zoom magnification Writing mode Recording mode Drawing mode Pocket Excel To save an Excel document Creating Pocket Excel documentsSaving Pocket Excel documents To create a new Excel document To specify save options Open the workbook To set a password for your workbookType a password in the Password field Securing your Excel document 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 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 favorites Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite To delete a favorite To browse the Internet Browsing the InternetTo add a folder To delete a folder Connect to work Introduction Transfer items using infraredGet help on connecting Get connected Connect to the Internet To get connected Receiving information Transfer items using infraredConnect to the Internet Sending 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