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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 Basic screens on MyPal Setting up MyPalIntroducing MyPal Front features Introducing MyPal Side features Top features Bottom features Cradle features Stylus Placing 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 MyPal Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Navigation Bar screen Icon Program Description Pop-up menus Notifications 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 Writing on the screen To write on the screen Tap Tools, then Recognize To edit your writingTo convert writing to text Tips for getting good writing recognition Write neatly To edit your drawing Drawing on the screenTo create a drawing Recording a message To create a recording Using a preset message To edit a My Text message To find information Using the File ExplorerFinding and organizing information To use the File Explorer to find and organize files Customizing your device Adjusting settingsYou can adjust the device settings to your preference 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 Asus utilities Using the Asus BackupTo access the Asus backup utility To stop all running programs To 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 OK Learn 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 process To change the Run Mode Customizing the Asus SettingsTo access the Asus settings Tap , then tap Settings To change the Display settings Tap the Display tab to adjust the screen brightness Tap 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 device Introduction What is ActiveSync ?For more information about using ActiveSync For example To 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 cradle Setting up a partnership Checking synchronized information For more information on synchronization Initiating synchronizationTo manually initiate synchronization Tap while in the ActiveSync screen, then tap Help To display the synchronization options Do the same for the other checked items Click OK when doneSynchronization options To select items to synchronize Click on the Schedule tab To set synchronization scheduleTo specify synchronization rules Chapter Tasks Introduction CalendarContacts Inbox Calendar 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 meeting Contacts 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 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 Composing messages To compose a message Managing e-mail messages and folders If you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder Chapter MSN Messenger Pocket WordPocket Excel Microsoft Reader Pocket Word To create a new Word document Creating Pocket Word documentsSaving Pocket Word documents To save a Word document To specify save options To change the zoom magnification Typing ModeModes of entering information Writing mode Drawing mode Recording mode Pocket Excel To create a new Excel document Creating Pocket Excel documentsSaving Pocket Excel documents To save an Excel document To specify save options Securing your Excel document To set a password for your workbookType a password in the Password field 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 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 Mobile Favorites Mobile Favorites folderFavorite links To create a mobile favorite Saving device memory Tap 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 view To delete a favorite Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen To delete a folder Browsing the InternetTo add a folder To browse the Internet Connect to the Internet Introduction Transfer items using infraredGet help on connecting Get connected Connect to work To get connected Sending information Transfer items using infraredConnect to the Internet 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 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 batteries Appendix