Asus A686 User Manual

User ManualMyPal Pocket PC A626/A686/A696

4Chapter 1• Reset switch - allows you to perform a soft reset in case the device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the st

94Chapter 9The Wi-Fi ManagerThe Wi-Fi Manager shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and allows you to manually scan your area

Wi-Fi®95IP InfoThis tab displays the device’s Internet Protocol (IP) information including the host name, domain, DNS server, IP address, etc.In this

96Chapter 9ESSID - shows the Extended Service Set Indener (ESSID) of the wireless network found in the search.CH - shows the channel used by a wirele

Notices97Appendix NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f

98AppendixUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommu

Notices99 Checklist of Regulatory Statement 15.21You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void

100AppendixSafety InformationIn order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with

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Getting Started5The GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only)The GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - holds the Pocket PC.• Gooseneck - securely attaches t

6Chapter 1Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only)To use the GPS car kit:NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use the PDA asid

Getting Started7Additional storageMyPal A626/A686/A696 comes with the standard SD card slot. The SD card slot can be inserted with SD or MMC memory ca

8Chapter 1Power button2. The Welcome screen appears when you turn on the device for the rst time, or after performing a clean reset. Tap anywhere on

Getting Started9Basic screens on MyPalToday screenNormally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the rst time each day. NOTE Wh

10Chapter 1NOTE The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs on your device. However, the pop-up menu items vary depending on the progr

Basics11Entering informationYou can enter information in your device in any of the following ways:• Use the input panel to enter text using either th

12Chapter 2To use Letter Recognizer:With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters on the screen with the stylus as you would on paper.1. Tap &g

Basics13To use Block Recognizer:With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those used on other devices.1. Tap

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14Chapter 2To edit your writing:1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until the insertion point appears.2. In order to

Basics15If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing.1. Tap and hold th

16Chapter 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

Basics17Recording a messageIn any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbe

18Chapter 2To use the Help feature:1. Tap > Help.2. Tap a link to the topic that you wish to display.NOTE Compared to other settings, the Puls

Basics19Changing the date and time To change the date and time settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon.2. Under

20Chapter 2Changing the owner information To change the owner information:1. Tap > Settings > Owner Information icon.2. Key-in the data that

Basics213. Select the password type, Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric.4. Key-in a password. If you selected the Strong alphanumeric type of pas

22Chapter 2To enable the ClearType feature:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Clear Type tab.2. Check the Enable Clear Typ

Basics23To customize the button setttings:1. Tap the Up/Down Control tab.2. Tap the slider to your desired settings of Up/Down button reaction time.

iiiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Getting Started ...1Introducing MyPal ...

24Chapter 2Changing the battery power settings To change the battery power settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Power icon to display

Basics25Changing the audio settings To change the Audio settings:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Audio icon.2. Adjust the volume, balanc

26Chapter 2Changing the wakeup settings 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Wakeup Source icon.2. Check the boxes of the items to control

Basics27Changing the memory settings To check the storage card memory:1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory icon > Storage Card tab t

28Chapter 2Calculator Tap the Calculator icon to use basic calculator functions. Games Tap the Games icon to display the available games.Bubble Brea

Basics29To use Auto Correct:• Tap Menu > Edit > Menu > Auto Correct to automatically adjust the picture.NOTE Tap Menu > Undo to reverse

30Chapter 2Checking Device Status Quickly view essential device information such as storage usage and battery life by using ASUS Status. To open ASUS

Synchronize and Enhance31Chapter 3 Synchronize and EnhanceMicrosoft® ActiveSync®The Microsoft® ActiveSync® is one of the important bundled programs

32Chapter 3NOTE You may connect your Pocket PC to your computer right after installing ActiveSync. Make sure that the ActiveSync (high speed) or Acti

Synchronize and Enhance33Synchronizing your deviceConnecting your device to a computer1. Connect the mini USB device plug of the sync cable to the mi

ivPowerPoint Mobile ...56Pocket MSN ...

34Chapter 33. Select the type of information that you wish to synchronize, then click Next. If you wish to customize a synchronized item, highlight t

Synchronize and Enhance35Checking synchronized informationAfter your rst synchronization, take a look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on your device

36Chapter 32. To start synchronization, connect your device to your computer, then tap Sync. To end synchronization, tap Stop.You may synchronize vi

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook37Chapter 4 Microsoft® Pocket OutlookMicrosoft® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. You

38Chapter 4Creating appointmentsTo create an appointment:1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the appointment,2. Tap Menu &g

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook39Using the summary screenWhen you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. To change the appointment, tap E

40Chapter 4Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily nd the information you look for, whether you are

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook41Using the summary screenTapping a contact on the contact list displays a summary screen. To change the contact information,

42Chapter 4Finding a contactThere are four ways to nd a contact.1. In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook43Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap Menu > Sort by or Filter to sort or lter displayed tasks re

vMyPal A626/A686/A696 specicationsProcessor Operating systemMemory Display BatteryExpansion slotBluetoothWLAN Audio GPS SizeWeight 128MB Flash RO

44Chapter 4Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook45To set the default input mode for entering note text:1. Tap > Programs > Notes > Menu > Options.2. In the D

46Chapter 4Connecting directly to an e-mail serverIn addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive e-

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook47and messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the device Inbox folder.Messages that you receive

48Chapter 4Reading messages in InboxThe messages you receive appear in your Inbox folder. By default, the most recently received messages appear on to

Microsoft® Pocket Outlook49Composing messagesTo compose a message:1. Tap New to display a blank e-mail screen.Tap and move the scroll bar up/down to

50Chapter 4Managing e-mail messages and foldersThe behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4

Companion Programs51NOTE If you tap Menu > Options and choose a template, that template appears with the appropriate text and formatting already p

52Chapter 5To specify save options:1. With the document open, tap Menu > File > Save As to open the Save As screen.2. Type a le name in the N

Companion Programs53NOTE If you opened an existing Word le, tap Menu > File > Rename/Move... to change the le name, folder and storage locati

viPackage contentsYour package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and mak

54Chapter 5Excel Mobile Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and ltering. To display the toolba

Companion Programs55Saving an Excel Mobile documentTo save an Excel Mobile document:When you have nished editing your document, tap ok.By default, yo

56Chapter 5PowerPoint Mobile PowerPoint Mobile works with Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer to give you easy access to copies of your PowerPoint p

Companion Programs57Viewing a PowerPoint Mobile leTo go to the previous or next slide:1. While viewing a PowerPoint le, tap the arrow on the lower-

58Chapter 5Pocket MSN Pocket MSN on your device is an instant messaging program that allows you to:• See who among your contacts is online and chat w

Companion Programs59NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your contacts will show up on your device.MSN Messenger contactsThe MSN M

60Chapter 5Chatting with contactsTap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or t

Companion Programs61Tap a message to open itTap to create a new e-mailAfter selecting a message, choose what you want to do with the e-mail from the m

62Chapter 5Tap to view the playlistTap to play/pauseTap to view in full screenTap to skip to the beginning of the current le or to the previous leTa

Companion Programs63Using Remote PresenterTo connect your Pocket PC to your PC/notebook:1. Tap > Programs > Remote Presenter to launch the ap

Getting Started1Chapter 1 Getting Started• Power LED - shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; steady green when the battery is ful

64Chapter 5

Internet Explorer Mobile65Use Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages in any of these ways.• During synchronization with your des

66Chapter 6Mobile Favorites folderOnly the items stored in the Mobile Favorites sub-folder on your desktop computer will be synchronized with your dev

Internet Explorer Mobile67To create a mobile favorite:1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools > Create Mobile Favorite.2. T

68Chapter 6Viewing mobile favorites and channelsTo view mobile favorites and channels:1. Tap Menu > Favorites to display your list of favorites.2.

Internet Explorer Mobile69Tap the favorite that you wish to viewTap to add or delete a folder or favorite linkAdding/Deleting mobile favorites and fol

70Chapter 6

Get Connected71Chapter 7 Get ConnectedYou can set up connections to the Internet and corporate network at work to do such activities as browse the I

72Chapter 7Connecting to Work1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number, user name, and password.2. Ta

Get Connected732. To create a new connection, in either My ISP or My Work Network, tap Add a new modem connection, then follow the instructions in th

2Chapter 1SD card slot(SD/SDIO/MMC)• 4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. This button allows you to move throu

74Chapter 7Network card connectionsUse a network (Ethernet) card to connect directly to a network. Once connected, you can view the Internet or intran

Get Connected75Ending a connection • When connected via modem or VPN, tap on the navigation bar, then tap Disconnect. • When connected via cable o

76Chapter 7Using dialing rulesAdditional numbers may need to be dialed depending on your given location when connecting. For example, if you want to d

Get Connected773. To run a program from the computer that are specically sized for use with your Pocket PC, you can select the Limit size of server

78Chapter 7Sending infrared beamsTo send a le via infrared beam:1. Tap and hold a le to beam, then tap Beam File... from the pop-up menu.2. Align

Bluetooth®79Chapter 8 Bluetooth® Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange info

80Chapter 8Bluetooth settingsTo congure Bluetooth settings:1. Tap > Bluetooth Settings.2. Tap one of the tabs at the bottom of the Settings sc

Bluetooth®81Bluetooth Connection WizardThe Bluetooth Connection Wizard helps you set up connections with remote Bluetooth devices.Bluetooth ManagerThe

82Chapter 8NOTE Refer to the device online help for more information on Bluetooth.To launch the Bluetooth Connection Wizard:1. Tap New from the Blue

Bluetooth®83Dial-up networkingThe Dial-up Networking feature allows you to connect your Pocket PC to another Bluetooth-enabled device which can access

Getting Started3Right Side features• Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. • Hold key - provides a safety measure to avoid us

84Chapter 8Bluetooth File ExplorerThe Bluetooth File Explorer appears automatically after a le transfer connection is established. This feature allow

Bluetooth®85To change the remote device folder:1. To move down in the directory structure of the remote device, tap the New Folder from the main wind

86Chapter 8To get a le from the remote device:1. Select the folder containing the le.2. Tap the le that you wish to get or copy.3. From the File

Bluetooth®87Dial via BluetoothThe Dial via Bluetooth option allows you to select a contact from the contacts list, and have your paired cell phone dia

88Chapter 8Bluetooth Personal Area NetworkA Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight (8) devices. A Blue

Bluetooth®89Setting up High Quality Audio setup or Hands-free/Headset setup1. Tap icon > Bluetooth Manager.2. Tap New > High Quality Audio

90Chapter 8

Wi-Fi®91Chapter 9 Wi-Fi (A626/A696 only) MyPal A626/A696 comes with a built-in Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) feature that allows you to connect to wirel

92Chapter 9To congure a network adapter: 1. Tap the Network Adapters tab.2. Make your desired changes to the available adapters on the list.3. Tap

Wi-Fi®93 • Tapping > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards.2. In the Wireless tab of the Congure Wireless Networks screen, tap Add