Using AvantGo Channels, To sign up for AvantGo | Asus A600 specification

Using AvantGo Channels

AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular Web sites. You subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your device. Then, synchronize your device and desktop computer, or connect to the Internet to download the content. For more information, visit the AvantGo Web site.

To sign up for AvantGo:

1.In ActiveSync options on your desktop computer, turn on synchronization for the AvantGo information type.

2.In Pocket Internet Explorer on your device, tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites.

3.Tap the AvantGo Channels link.

4.Tap the Activate button.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen. You will need to synchronize your device with your desktop computer, then tap My Channels button to complete the AvantGo setup.

When synchronization is complete, tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels. To add or remove channels, tap the Add or Remove link.

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Asus A600 user manual Using AvantGo Channels, To sign up for AvantGo, Tap the AvantGo Channels link

Contents

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 What is ActiveSync ? For more information about using ActiveSyncIntroduction For example To install ActiveSync on your computer Installing ActiveSyncInstalling 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 Click on the Schedule tab To set synchronization scheduleTo specify synchronization rules Chapter Introduction Calendar ContactsTasks Inbox Calendar Scheduling appointments and meetings To create an appointment When done, tap OK to return to CalendarCreating appointments Using the summary screen Creating meeting requestsTo 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 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 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 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 To change the zoom magnification Typing ModeModes of entering information 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 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 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 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