Synchronizing your device

Connecting your device to a computer

1.	Connect the mini
	USB device plug of
	the sync cable to the
	mini USB connector
	at the left side of
	your device.
2.	Connect the other	1	2
	end of the sync cable	1	2
	end of the sync cable
	to a USB port on
	your computer.

Setting up a sync relationship

Immediately after you have completed the installation, the Sync Setup wizard will start automatically to help you establish a sync relationship and customize your synchronization settings. At this point, you can decide exactly which types of information you would like to synchronize with your computer.

A sync relationship is a file that allows you to synchronize your device with your desktop computer. This file is stored on your desktop computer. An additional file that enables your desktop computer to recognize your device is stored on your device.

To set up a sync relationship:

1.On the Synchronization Setup Wizard screen, click Next.

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Contents

MyPal Pocket PC A626/A686/A696 Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2775 First Edition September Table of Contents Get Connected BluetoothWi-Fi Internet Explorer Mobile GPS MyPal A626/A686/A696 specifications Package contents Getting Started Front features Antenna jack Battery coverSD card slot External Right Side features Left Side featuresTop features Bottom features Installing and removing the battery Connecting to a power sourceGPS car kit MyPal A686/A696 only To use the GPS car kit Setting up GPS MyPal A696/A686 only Additional storage Installing and removing SD/ MMC/SDIO card Press the power button Activating MyPalCalibrating and activating your device Today screen Basic screens on MyPal Start menu Menu barPop-up menus To display the system information Entering text using the Input PanelViewing system information Entering information To use Letter Recognizer Word completion featureTo change options on the word completion feature To type with the soft keyboard Tap Block Recognizer To use Block RecognizerTo use Transcriber To edit typed text To convert writing to text Writing on the screenTo write on the screen To edit your writing Tips for getting good writing recognition Drawing on the screen To create a drawingTo edit your drawing Recording a message To create a recordingTap Programs Notes Menu View Recording Toolbar Using the File Explorer Using the Search functionFinding and organizing information Changing the date and time To change the date and time settingsTo change the alarm settings Customizing your device Setting a password Changing the start menuChanging the owner information Portrait orientation Landscape orientation DefaultTap Settings System tab Screen icon Changing the screen display orientation Changing the button assignments Changing the screen theme To customize the button setttings Using Mode Switcher and Task SwitcherTo customize Mode Switcher To enable Task Switcher Tap Settings System tab Backlight icon Setting the backlightChanging the battery power settings To change the battery power settings Selecting sounds and notifications Changing the audio settingsTo change the Audio settings To change the Microphone settings To change the USB charging mode Changing the wakeup settingsChanging the USB settings To change the USB settings Changing the memory settings Using simple applications Bubble Breaker CalculatorGames Pictures & Videos To save the picture To use Auto CorrectTo rotate the picture To crop the picture To open Asus Status To change Asus Status settingsSetting Checking Device Status Synchronize and Enhance Microsoft ActiveSync Installing ActiveSync on your computer To install ActiveSync on your computerTurn on your computer and monitor Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computerSetting up a sync relationship To set up a sync relationship Click Finish to complete the sync relationship setup Tap Programs ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen Checking synchronized informationManually initiating synchronization To manually initiate synchronization Synchronization options To display the synchronization optionsTo select items to synchronize Microsoft Pocket Outlook Calendar Creating appointments To create an appointmentTap Menu New Appointment To schedule a meeting Using the summary screenCreating meeting requests To create a meeting request Tap Contacts New ContactsCreating contacts To create a contact Using the summary screen Finding a contact To create a task Using the input panel, enter a descriptionTasks Creating tasks Using the summary screen Tap Programs Notes Menu Options To set the default input mode for entering note textCreating notes To create a note During synchronization Connecting directly to an e-mail serverMessaging Synchronizing e-mail messages Microsoft Pocket Outlook Tap an e-mail message from your Inbox to display it Reading messages in Inbox Composing messages To compose a messageTap New to display a blank e-mail screen To save composed messages Managing e-mail messages and folders Companion Programs Word MobileCreating Word Mobile documents To create a new Word document To specify save options When you have finished editing your document, tap okSaving Word Mobile documents To save a Word Mobile document Tap View Zoom, then select your desired percentage Opening an existing Word Mobile documentViewing documents To zoom in or out of a document Tap Programs Excel Mobile Excel MobileCreating an Excel Mobile document Opening an existing Excel Mobile document To rename/move a file Saving an Excel Mobile documentTips for working in Excel Mobile To save an Excel Mobile document For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap Help PowerPoint MobileOpening a PowerPoint presentation file To open a PowerPoint Mobile file To go to the previous or next slide Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile fileSetting show options Viewing a Custom Show slideshow To use Pocket MSN To sign in to MSN Messenger servicePocket MSN Signing up in MSN Messenger MSN Messenger contacts Tap Pocket MSN on the Today screen then tap MSN Hotmail Using MSN HotmailChatting with contacts To open MSN Hotmail Tap to send the e-mail Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Remote Presenter To use the Remote Presenter Using Remote PresenterFollow the on-screen instructions to set up the connection To connect your Pocket PC to your PC/notebook Chapter To launch Internet Explorer Mobile Using Internet Explorer MobileChanging View settings To change View settings To browse the Internet Mobile Favorites folderBrowsing the Internet Favorite links To create a mobile favorite Mobile Favorites Viewing mobile favorites and channels Saving device memoryTo view mobile favorites and channels Tap Menu Favorites Add/Delete tab Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite To add a folder Chapter Connecting to the Internet To connect to the InternetGet Connected Connecting to Work Setting up connectionsModem connections Proxy server settings To set up a VPN server connectionVPN server connections To change proxy server settings To set up a network cardNetwork card connections Tap Advanced WAP Setting up a WAP gatewayWhen connected via modem or VPN, tap Ending a connection On your Pocket PC, tap Programs Terminal Services Client Using dialing rulesUsing Terminal Services Client To connect and have remote access to a computer Infrared IR connection Navigating within Terminal Services ClientLogging off or disconnecting from the remote computer Setting beam options To send a file via infrared beam Receiving infrared beamsSending infrared beams To receive a file via infrared beam Bluetooth Using Bluetooth Services Bluetooth settingsTo configure Bluetooth settings Accessibility Tap Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth ManagerBluetooth Connection Wizard To open the Bluetooth Manager Tap Menu Business Card Exchange from the Menu bar To launch the Bluetooth Connection WizardTo access Business Card Exchange Business Card Exchange To set up Dial-up Networking Remote device servicesWireless serial port To configure the Bluetooth Serial Port Bluetooth File Explorer menus Bluetooth File Explorer To change the remote device folder To create a folder on the remote deviceTo send a file to the remote device To get a file from the remote device To delete a file from the remote deviceTo set a local folder for incoming files To dial via Bluetooth Send via BluetoothDial via Bluetooth To send data via Bluetooth Bluetooth Personal Area Network To set up a Bluetooth personal area networkBluetooth Manager, tap New Join a personal network To join a personal network Setting up ActiveSync via BluetoothFollow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup Tap Finish Bluetooth Chapter Tap Enable Wi-Fi Using Wi-FiTurning on Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-Fi To configure a network adapter Configuring wireless networksAdding a wireless network To configure a wireless network Tapping Settings Connections tab Network Cards Wireless tab of the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tapAdd New Wi-Fi Manager Wi-Fi StatusThere are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager Setting IP InfoSite Survey Table of icon indications Icon Indicates that the wireless network is Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Replaceable batteries UL Safety NoticesOperator access with a tool Equipment for restricted access locations 15.21 Checklist of Regulatory Statement 100 Safety Information A626/686/696 Asus contact information

Asus A696, A626, A686 user manual Synchronizing your device, Connecting your device to a computer

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