Asus MyPal A620 User Manual

MyPal A620User’s Manual

1-6Chapter 1The cradleThe cradle has three connectors.• Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin connectorthat matches the conne

5-14Chapter 5MSN MessengerMSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program thatallows you to:• See who is online• Send and receive instant

Companion programs5-15Signing upTo sign in to MSN Mesenger service:NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktopcomputer, your contacts will s

5-16Chapter 5Working with contactsThe MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at aglance, divided into Online and Not Online categor

Companion programs5-17Chatting with contactsTap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the textentry area at the bottom of the sc

5-18Chapter 5Windows Media Player for Pocket PCUse Microsoft® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audioand video files that are stored

Companion programs5-19Microsoft ReaderUse Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on your device. Download books toyour desktop computer from your favorite eB

5-20Chapter 5Using the LibraryThe Library is your Reader home page. It displays a list of all books storedon your device or storage card.To open the l

Companion programs5-21Reading a bookEach book consists of a cover page, and optional table of contents, andthe pages of the book. Navigation options a

5-22Chapter 5Using Reader featuresReading a book electronically gives you several options not available withpaper books. These options are available f

Pocket Internet Explorer6-1Chapter 6Pocket Internet Explorer♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 6-2♦♦♦♦♦ Usi

Get started!1-7Setting up MyPalPlacing on the cradlePosition the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors andcarefully insert the device un

6-2Chapter 6IntroductionUse Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages in anyof these ways.• During synchronization with your desktop

Pocket Internet Explorer6-32. Tap the Home button to displaythe Pocket Internet Explorerwelcome screen with links tosome useful Web sites.3. Tap any o

6-4Chapter 6AvantGo ChannelsAvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalizedcontent and thousands of popular Web sites. You

Pocket Internet Explorer6-5The Mobile Favorites folderOnly items items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder in the Favoritesfolder in the Interne

6-6Chapter 6To create a mobile favorite:1. In Internet Explorer on your desktopcomputer, click Tools then CreateMobile Favorite.2. To change the link

Pocket Internet Explorer6-7Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels:1. Tap to display your list of favorites.2. T

6-8Chapter 6Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and foldersTo add a favorite:1. Tap to display your list offavorites.2. Tap the Add/Delete button todi

Pocket Internet Explorer6-9To add a folder:1. Tap to display your list offavorites.2. Tap the Add/Delete button todisplay the Favorites screen.3. T

6-10Chapter 6

Get connected7-1Chapter 7Get connected♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 7-2♦♦♦♦♦ Connect to the Internet .

1-8Chapter 1Installing and removing a CF cardThe CF card slot on your device supports several types of CF card. Referto the list of supported cards un

7-2Chapter 7IntroductionYou can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at workin order to do such activities as browse the Internet

Get connected7-3Connect to Work1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator:server phone number, user name, and password.2. Tap

7-4Chapter 7VPN server connectionsA VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as acorporate network, via the Internet. Ask your ne

Get connected7-5Network card connectionsUse a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Onceconnected, you can view the Internet or in

7-6Chapter 7Wireless network connectionsNetworks that you have already configured are preferred networks and arelisted in Wireless networks. You can s

Get connected7-7Configure authentication settingsA wireless network can be added either when the network is detected, ormanually by entering settings

7-8Chapter 7End a connection• When connected via modem or VPN, tap on the navigation bar,then tap Disconnect.• When connected via cable or cradle,

Get connected7-9Use dialing rulesAdditional numbers may need to be dialed depending on your givenlocation when connecting. For example, if you want to

7-10Chapter 7Infrared (IR) connectionBy default, your device detects incoming infrared (IR) beams and promptsyou to accept them. If you do not want yo

Get connected7-11Receiving informationTo receive information:1. Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within a closerange.2. Have the o

Get started!1-9To remove a CF card:1. Remove the CF card slot cover by pushing on the dent on the surface,and sliding the cover outward.2. Slide out t

7-12Chapter 7Bluetooth connectionBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Deviceswith Bluetooth capabilities can exchange inform

Get connected7-13To turn Bluetooth on or off:1. Tap > Settings > Connectionstab.2. Tap Bluetooth.3. Select On or Off. The Bluetoothradio is t

7-14Chapter 7Beaming information with Bluetooth1. Tap and hold an item to beam, such as an appointment in Calendar, atask in Tasks, a contact card in

NoticesA-1AppendixNotices

A-2AppendixFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions

NoticesA-3UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to beelectrically connected to a telecommun

A-4Appendix

1-10Chapter 1Charging the batteryYour device includes a rechargeable LithiumIon battery. You must charge the batterybefore using the device the first

Get started!1-11Basic screens on MyPalToday screenNormally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for thefirst time each day.NOTE When

1-12Chapter 1Start menuFrom the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and Help topics.To display the Start menu, tap the icon from the top o

Get started!1-13Command barAt the bottom of the screen is the Command bar. You can use the menusand buttons on the Command bar to perform tasks in pro

1-14Chapter 1Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appearsTap the action that you wish to performTap outside the pop-up menu to close itwithout performin

Learn the basics2-1Chapter 2Learn the basics♦♦♦♦♦ Entering information ... 2-2Entering text using the Input P

iiCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may bereprod

2-2Chapter 2Entering informationYou can enter information in your device in any of the following ways.• Use the input panel to enter text using the so

Learn the basics2-3When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your deviceanticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input

2-4Chapter 2To use Block Recognizer:With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similarto those use on other devices.1. Tap th

Learn the basics2-5Writing on the screenIn any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in theNotes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and

2-6Chapter 2To edit your writing:1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until theinsertion point appears.2. Without lifti

Learn the basics2-7If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list ofalternates or return to the original writing.1. Tap an

2-8Chapter 2Drawing on the screenYou can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen.The difference between writing and drawing on

Learn the basics2-9Recording a messageIn any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can alsoquickly capture thoughts, reminders, and p

2-10Chapter 2Using a preset messageWhen using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert presetor frequently used messages into the text en

Learn the basics2-11Finding and organizing informationThe Find and Help features on your device helps you quickly locateinformation.To find informatio

iiiContents at a glanceThis user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently useASUS® MyPal A620 Pocket PC.• Chapter 1 - Get started!...

2-12Chapter 2Using the File ExplorerTo use the File Explorer to find and organize files:1. Tap , then tap Programs.2. In the Program screen, tap the

Learn the basics2-13Customizing your deviceYou can customize your device by adjusting the settings and installingadditional software.Adjusting setting

2-14Chapter 2To change the date and time settings:1. Tap Settings, then the System.2. Tap the Clock icon.3. Make your desired settings.Tap to select a

Learn the basics2-15Selecting sounds and notificationsYour device can remind you of things you have to do in several ways. Forexample, if you have set

2-16Chapter 2Adding or removing programsPrograms added to your device at the factory are stored in ROM (Read-Only Memory). You cannot remove this soft

Learn the basics2-175. Double-click the *.exe file.• If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow thedirections on the screen.

2-18Chapter 2To add a program to the Start menu:1. Tap , tap Settings, tap Menus, tap the Start Menu tab, and tap thecheck box for the program. If y

Learn the basics2-19ASUS utilitiesBesides the Microsoft program that allows you to back up data, yourdevice also includes proprietary ASUS utilities.

2-20Chapter 24. In the Automatic screen, check theAutomatic system backup box toenable automatic backup. This box ischecked by default.When SmartKeepe

Learn the basics2-211. Make sure that a CF memorycard is present in the slot.If you tap Yes without the CFmemory card, an error messageappears.2. Tap

ivMyPal A620 specificationsMyPal A620 packageYour package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. Afterunpacking, check the items against the

2-22Chapter 2When the device is OFFIf a low battery status occurs while the device is in standby or OFF,SmartKeeper wakes up the system to backup the

Learn the basics2-23The system detected a batterypower low status and tried toback up the system status at2003/04/08, 10:21:27 AM. Backupfailed! Syste

2-24Chapter 2SmartKeeper error messagesWhen backing up or restoring the system status, you may receive any oneof the following error messages. The mes

Learn the basics2-25ASUS BackupThe ASUS Backup utility lets you back up your system files and/or datacontained in the main system memory. Unlike the A

2-26Chapter 21. Return to the ASUS programsscreen and tap the ASUSBackup icon.2. Tap the Backup tab on the ASUSBackup screen.3. Tap All Data button to

Learn the basics2-276. The screen shows the status of the backup process. When done, amessage appears indicating that the backup is complete, and show

2-28Chapter 2If you checked the box UserDefined Folders, tap Define tospecify the folders that you wishto include in the backup file, thentap OK.6. Ta

Learn the basics2-29To restore all data from the CF memory card:1. Tap , then tap Programs.NOTE You need to insert the CF memory card that contains

2-30Chapter 21. On the ASUS Backup screen, tapPIM Data.2. When prompted, select CF cardwhere you stored your backupfile.Tapping Cancel returns you to

Learn the basics2-31Tap the Mode tab to display therunning mode of the CPU.The Turbo Mode allows better CPUperformance. In this mode, the CPUspeed go

Get started!1-1Chapter 1Get started!♦♦♦♦♦ Introducing MyPal ... 1-2Front features...

2-32Chapter 21. Tap the Display tab.2. Set the degree of brightness whileon battery power by tapping thedown arrow and selecting avalue, or by draggin

Learn the basics2-33Tap the AGC tab to adjust thesettings for the microphone sensitivityand automatic gain control (AGC).The AGC features allows you t

2-34Chapter 2Tap the Autorun tab to select thesource devices to execute theautorun program.To select Autorun Devices:

Learn the basics2-35Bundled programsYour device includes the most common Windows programs and more.To access the bundled programs:1. Tap , then tap

2-36Chapter 2CalculatorTap the Calculator icon to use thecalculator.File ExplorerTap the File Explorer icon to accessyour files.Microsoft ReaderTap th

Learn the basics2-37MSN MessengerTap the MSN Messenger icon to usethe service.Pocket MSNTap the Pocket MSN icon to getconnected to the Internet throug

2-38Chapter 2Pocket ExcelTap the Pocket Excel icon to createspreadsheet documents.PicturesTap the Pictures icon to view .jpgpictures stored on your de

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-1Chapter 3Microsoft® ActiveSync®♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 3-2What is Activ

3-2Chapter 3IntroductionWhat is ActiveSync®?The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs inMyPal. With ActiveSync, you can sync

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-3Installing ActiveSync®The ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. Tosynchronize information on your device wi

1-2Chapter 1Introducing MyPalThe ASUS® MyPal A620 is truly a good companion wherever you go.Powered by a 400MHz Intel® PXA255 processor, equipped with

3-4Chapter 34. Read the Overview beforeinstalling ActiveSync 3.7 to makesure that you perform theinstallation sequence correctly.5. If you have not in

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-5Synchronizing your deviceConnecting your device to a computerTo connect your device to your computer:1. Place the device on t

3-6Chapter 3Setting up a partnershipImmediately after you have completed the installation, the NewPartnership wizard will start automatically to help

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-7On the CalendarSynchronization Settingswindow, for example, select fromthe options how you wish tosynchronize the appointment

3-8Chapter 3Checking synchronized informationAfter your first synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, andTasks on your device. You will no

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-9Manually initiating synchronizationOnce you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronizationprocess, you can in

3-10Chapter 3Synchronization optionsThe Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize yoursynchronization settings at any time. You can select

Microsoft® ActiveSync®3-11To set synchronization schedule:1. Click on the Schedule tab.2. Select your desiredsynchronization schedule.3. Click OK when

3-12Chapter 3

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-1Chapter 4Microsoft® Pocket Outlook♦♦♦♦♦ Introduction... 4-2♦♦♦♦♦ C

Get started!1-3Left side features• Charging status LED - lights up orange when the battery is charging;lights up green when the battery is fully charg

4-2Chapter 4IntroductionMicrosoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, andNotes. You can use these programs individually or toge

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-3Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment:1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for theappointment,

4-4Chapter 4Using the summary screenWhen you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen isdisplayed. To change the appointment, tap Edit.Creatin

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-5Contacts: Tracking friends andcolleaguesContacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you caneasily fi

4-6Chapter 4Creating contactsTo create a contact:1. Tap , then tap Contacts.2. Tap New to display a blankcontact form.3. Using the input panel, ente

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-7Finding a contactThere are four ways to find a contact.1. On the contact list, enter a contactname in the box under thenav

4-8Chapter 4Tasks: Keeping a to do listUse Tasks to keep track of what you have to do.Creating tasksTo create a task:1. Tap , then tap Tasks.2. Tap

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-95. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a categoryfrom the list. On the task list, you can display

4-10Chapter 4Notes: Capturing thoughts andideasQuickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers withNotes. You can create a written note

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-11Creating notesTo create a note:1. Tap , then tap Notes.2. Tap New to display a blank note.3. Create your note by writin

1-4Chapter 1Top featuresBottom features• Headphone jack - connects a headphone.• CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card. See list ofsupp

4-12Chapter 4Inbox: Sending and receiving e-mailmessagesUse Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in one of these ways:• Synchronize e-mail messa

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-13Connecting directly to an e-mail serverIn addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer,you can se

4-14Chapter 4Using the message listThe messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default,the most recently received messages are disp

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-15When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktopcomputer, by default, you will receive messages fr

4-16Chapter 4Composing messagesTo compose a message:1. Tap New.2. In the To field, enter an e-mail or SMS address of one or morerecipients, separating

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook4-17Managing e-mail messages and foldersThe behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are usingActiveSync, SM

4-18Chapter 4

Companion programs5-1Chapter 5Companion programs♦♦♦♦♦ Pocket Word... 5-2Creating Pocket Word do

5-2Chapter 5The companion programs consist of Microsoft® Pocket Word, Microsoft®Pocket Excel, Microsoft® Money, Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC,an

Companion programs5-32. Tap New to display a blank document.3. Use any of the tools in the input panel to type your text.Type your text hereTap to sel

Get started!1-5• Reset switch - allows you to perform a soft reset in case of devicemalfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the s

5-4Chapter 5To specify save options:1. With the document open, tapTools.2. From the pop-up menu, tap SaveDocument As... to display theSave As screen.3

Companion programs5-5Opening an existing Pocket Word documentPocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file inthe list to

5-6Chapter 5Modes of entering informationYou can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (typing,writing, drawing, or recording), which

Companion programs5-7Writing modeIn writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled linesare displayed as a guide, and the zoom m

5-8Chapter 5Drawing modeIn drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appearas a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen a

Companion programs5-9Pocket ExcelPocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to giveyou easy access to copies of your workbooks.

5-10Chapter 5Saving Pocket Excel documentsTo save an Excel document:When you have finished editing your document, tap OK.By default, your document is

Companion programs5-11To specify save options:1. With the document open, tapTools.2. From the pop-up menu, tap SaveWorkbook As... to display theSave A

5-12Chapter 5Securing your Excel documentIf your workbook contains sensitive or confidental information, you canprotect it with a password.To set a pa

Companion programs5-13Tips for working in Pocket ExcelTake note of the following when working in large worksheets in PocketExcel:• View in full-screen