Asus MyPal A620 8

Top features

Headphone jack

CF card slot

Stylus

•Headphone jack - connects a headphone.

•CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card. See list of supported CF cards on page iv.

•Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide out the stylus from its compartment. Refer to the description of the stylus on the next page.

Bottom features

Cradle connector /	Power connector
Sync cable connector

•Cradle connector / Sync cable connector - connects to the 26-pin female connector on the cradle. If you are not using the cradle, connect the 26-pin USB sync cable directly to this connector to synchronize your device with your computer.

•Power connector - connects the AC adapter cable. Use this connector if you wish to use AC power without the cradle.

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Chapter 1

Contents

Page E1250 First edition June Page Page Get started Power/Backlight button Record/Notes button Built-in microphone LCD touch screen ASUS Settings, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts buttons Navigation button Speaker Charging status LED Page Reset switch CF card slot cover Tap Drag Tap and hold Device connector USB connector Figure To install a CF card: To remove a CF card: Settings, System tab, and the Power icon Next Today Page Page Tasks File Explorer Learn the basics Input Panel button arrow To type with the soft keyboard: Keyboard Notes To use Letter Recognizer: Letter Recognizer To use Block Recognizer: Block Recognizer To use Transcriber: Transcriber To edit typed text: To write on the screen: To edit your writing: Tools Undo Pen To convert writing to text: Tips for getting good writing recognition To create a drawing: To edit your drawing: To create a recording: To change the recording format: 2.Tap the Global Input Options link Mobile Voice To edit a preset message: 1.Tap Tools, then Edit My Text Messages Help To find information: Larger than 64 KB To use the Help feature: To use the File Explorer to find and organize files: Programs To see the available options: Clock Menus New Owner information To change the date and time settings: Clock To change the alarm settings: Alarm To choose the reminder types and sounds: Settings Sounds and Notifications Volume Notifications To add programs using ActiveSync: To add a program directly from the Internet: To add a program to the Start menu: Menus Start Menu Programs File Explorer Requirements for automatic backup To enable automatic backup: SmartKeeper When the device is ON To back up the current system status: Yes Yes ASUSBKUP.SAV When the device is OFF To use manual backup: System Manual Back up system To restore the system status: Back up automatic manually To access the ASUS backup utility: To stop all running programs: Memory To back up all data on your device: ASUS Backup Backup All Data file name To back up only PIM data on your device: PIM Data CF card Cancel Select All User Defined Folders Define Start To restore all data from the CF memory card: ASUS Backup Restore 4.Tap All Data location To restore PIM data from the CF memory card: User Defined Folders Define To access the ASUS settings: ASUS Settings Info To change the Run Mode: Mode To change the Display settings: Display tapping the down arrow dragging the slider To change the Audio settings: To change the Microphone settings: AGC Gain Control To change the Wakeup Sources: Wakeup tab To select Autorun Devices: Autorun To access the bundled programs: Page Page .jpg Microsoft® ActiveSync® Installing ActiveSync For example: With ActiveSync, you can also: For more information about using ActiveSync: Microsoft ActiveSync Help To install ActiveSync on your computer: Start Here Overview Install Outlook 7.Click Install ActiveSync 3.7, then click Install Run this program from its current location Finish To connect your device to your computer: To connect your device to your computer without the cradle: New Partnership To set up a partnership: Synchronize with the desktop computer. Click Next On the Calendar Finish Page To manually initiate synchronization: ActiveSync Sync Stop For more information on synchronization: To display the synchronization options: To select items to synchronize: Calendar Calendar Synchronization Settings NOTE: To set synchronization schedule: Schedule To specify synchronization rules: Rules Page Microsoft® Pocket Outlook Calendar Contacts Tasks Inbox Options Tools To create an appointment: Notes Remind me To create a meeting request: To schedule a meeting: Page To create a contact: Categories All Contacts All None Company To create a task: TIP Tap here to add a new task To change the Notes options: To create a note: During synchronization: Send Page Mark for Download Delete To compose a message: Address Book My Text Page Page Companion programs Programs To create a new Word document: To save a Pocket Word document: Bits-n-Pieces To specify save options: Save Document As Save As Name Folder Page Typing Mode Writing mode Drawing mode Recording mode Toolbar To create a new Excel document: To save an Excel document: Book1 Save Workbook As To set a password for your workbook: Password Password Verify Password View in Show and hide window elements Freeze panes on a worksheet Freeze Panes Split panes To use MSN Messenger: To launch MSN Messenger: To sign in to MSN Mesenger service: 1.Tap Tools then tap Sign in... from the menu Tap here to sign in Sign In My Status Appear Offline Unblock My Text Invite Windows Media Reader To launch Microsoft Reader: 2.Tap Microsoft Reader MSReader Extras Pocker PC Companion CD To open the library: Page Search for Text Find Return Copy Text Copy Text Pocket Internet Explorer To launch Pocket Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer Home To change View settings: Fit to Screen Address Bar Text Size http://avantgo.com To activate AvantGo: 2.In the Sync Options tab, check the box beside the AvantGo item. Click OK To launch AvantGo: To add or remove channels: Page To create a mobile favorite: Create Mobile Favorite Update Properties Download Saving device memory To add a favorite: Add/Delete Favorites Add Add Favorite To add a folder: New Folder To delete a folder: Delete Page Get connected modem wireless network network (Ethernet) card My ISP To connect to the Internet: server phone number user name password To set up a modem connection: 1.Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections To set up a VPN server connection: Add a new VPN server connection VPN To change proxy server settings: 1.Tap > Settings > Connections tab To set up a network card: domain name Connections tab Connections Advanced tab To set up a wireless network: 1.Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Network Card > Wireless tab Wireless networks Add new Automatically connect to To configure authentication settings: Data encryption (WEP enabled) Network Authentication (shared mode) The key is provided for me automatically Use IEEE 802.1x network access control 2.Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Tasks tab 7.Tap Advanced 1.Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab 2.Tap Select Location 3.Tap Use dialing rules Home Receive all incoming beams To set the Beam options: Beam To send information: Beam File Beam File To receive information: On Off Discoverable To turn Bluetooth on or off: Connections tab 2.Tap Bluetooth Off off within 10 meters discoverable mode Yes Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement A-2 Appendix Replaceable batteries Operator access with a tool Equipment for restricted access locations A-4