Cradle features, Stylus | Asus A600 guide

Cradle features

Your standard package includes the cradle for MyPal. The cradle has three connectors.

•Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 40-pin connector that matches the connector on the bottom of the device.

•Mini-USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC using the bundled USB PC cable. This connector is located at the back side of the cradle.

•Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter. This connector is located at the back side of the cradle.

Device connector

Mini-USB connector

Power connector

The stylus

The stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions on a standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD touch screen to open programs or execute commands.

•Tap. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select options.

•Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.

•Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the displayed pop-up menu, tap the action that you want to perform.

Stylus

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Asus A600 user manual Cradle features, Stylus

Contents

MyPal A600 Copyright 2002 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E1054 First edition July Contents at a glance MyPal A600 specifications Setting up MyPal Introducing MyPalBasic screens on MyPal Introducing MyPal Front features Side features Bottom features Top features Stylus Cradle features Setting up MyPal Connecting the AC adapterPlacing 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 Entering information Customizing your deviceAsus utilities Entering text using the Input Panel Entering informationTo type with the soft keyboard To use Letter Recognizer To use Block Recognizer To use TranscriberTo edit typed text To write on the screen Writing on the screen To edit your writing To convert writing to textTap Tools, then Recognize Write neatly Tips for getting good writing recognition Drawing on the screen To create a drawingTo 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 Tap OK to start the backup process Backing up dataTo back up all data on your device Tap OK To back up only PIM data on your device Learn the basics To restore all data from the memory card Restoring dataTap 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 Microphone settings To change the Wakeup SourcesTap 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 Installing ActiveSync on your computerTo 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 set synchronization schedule To specify synchronization rulesClick on the Schedule tab Chapter Contacts Introduction CalendarTasks Inbox Calendar Scheduling appointments and meetings When done, tap OK to return to Calendar Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment Creating meeting requests Using the summary screenTo create a meeting request To schedule a meeting Contacts Tracking friends and colleagues Tap OK to return to the contact list when done Creating contactsTo 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 Creating notes To create a noteTap , then tap Notes Tap New to display a blank note Inbox Sending and receiving e-mail messages Synchronizing 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 Typing Mode Modes of entering informationTo 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 Setting up To set up an account and signMSN 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 Mobile Favorites folder Favorite linksMobile Favorites Saving device memory To create a mobile favorite Using AvantGo Channels To sign up for AvantGoTap the AvantGo Channels link Using Pocket Internet Explorer Changing View settingsTo 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 Get help on connecting To set up an e-mail serviceConnect directly to an e-mail server Chapter Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement Replaceable batteries UL Safety Notices Appendix