Package contents

Your package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately.

Standard items

•ASUS MyPal A626/A686/A696 Pocket PC

•USB travel sync cable

•AC adapter

•Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft® Outlook®

2002 and Microsoft® ActiveSync® 4.2

•Stylus

•Protection case

•Removable/ rechargeable 1200mAh Li-ion battery

•Manual

•Quick Start Guide

•Warranty card

Extra items for A686 and A696

•Car kit (car holder and gooseneck)

•Car charger

Optional accessories
•	Stylus x 3 / package	•	AC adapter
•	Battery	•	Car charger

•External antenna

•USB travel sync cable

•Car kit (car holder and gooseneck)

•Stereo headset with microphone

•Bluetooth headset

•Leather protection case (wallet type)

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Contents

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

Asus A696, A626, A686 user manual Package contents

Models: A696 A626 A686

Package contents