Asus A600 - Manual

1-2 Chapter 1 Introducing MyPal The ASUS ® MyPal A600 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 400MHz Intel ® PXA250 processor, equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 32MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the latest MicrosoftPocket PC 2002 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything youneed...

Get started! 1-3 Side features • Charging status LED - lights up orange when the battery is charging;lights up green when the battery is fully charged. • System indicator LED - indicates the system status. • Power/Front light button - turns the device power on or off if you pressthe button quickly. ...

1-4 Chapter 1 Top features Bottom features DC IN • Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide outthe stylus from its compartment. Refer to the descirption of the stylus onthe next page. • IR port - allows you to copy or send data to another device with an IRport. • SD/MMC sl...

Get started! 1-5 Cradle features Your standard package includes the cradle for MyPal. The cradle hasthree connectors. • Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 40-pin connectorthat matches the connector on the bottom of the device. • Mini-USB connector - synchronizes the device with ...

1-6 Chapter 1 Setting up MyPal Placing on the cradle Connecting the AC adapter • Connect the AC adapter cable to the connector at the back of the cradle.Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 1. • If you are not using the cradle, connect the AC adapter cable directly tothe powe...

1-8 Chapter 1 Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for thefirst time each day. NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displaysanother program, you can display the Today screen by tapping the icon. Then from the Navigation bar,...

Get started! 1-9 Navigation Bar screen On top of the Today screen is the Navigation bar. This bar includes the icon, speaker icon, current time, and any other active program. Tap the icon on the Navigation bar to display a drop down list of the programs installed in your device. Icon Program Descrip...

1-10 Chapter 1 Pop-up menus With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. Forexample, you can use the pop-up menu in Tasks to delete, copy, or beama task. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. Toaccess a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item t...

Learn the basics 2-1 Chapter 2 Learn the basics ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Entering information ............................................ 2-2 Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2 Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-5 ...

2-2 Chapter 2 Entering information You can enter information in your device. • Use the input panel to enter text using the soft keyboard or the Letterrecorgnizer • Write directly on the screen with the stylus • Draw pictures on the screen • Speak into the device microphone to record a message • Use ...

Learn the basics 2-3 When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your deviceanticipates the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel.When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at theinsertion point. The more your use your device, the more words it learns ...

2-4 Chapter 2 To use Block Recognizer: With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similarto those use on other devices. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typ...

Learn the basics 2-5 Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in theNotes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use the stylus towrite directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can editand format what you have written and conv...

2-6 Chapter 2 To edit your writing: 1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text that you wish to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text to select it. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools, then Undo and tryagain. You can also select...

Learn the basics 2-7 If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list ofalternates or return to the original writing. 1. Tap and hold the incorrect word. 2. When the pop-up menu appears, tap Alternates to display a list of alternate words for the selection. 3. Tap the word ...

2-8 Chapter 2 Drawing on the screen You can draw on th screen in the same way that you write on the screen.The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how youselect items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawingscan be resized, while writing cannot. To create a drawi...

Learn the basics 2-9 Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can alsoquickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording amessage. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recordingin the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can ei...

2-10 Chapter 2 Using a preset message When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert presetor frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a message,tap My Text and tap your desired message. NOTE You can add text after inserting a My Text message.However, you have t...

Learn the basics 2-11 Finding and organizing information The Find feature on your device helps you quickly locate information. To find information: 1. Tap , then tap Find. 2. Enter the text that you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go to start the search. NOTE To quickly find information t...

2-12 Chapter 2 Customizing your device You can customize your device by adjusting the settings and installingadditional software. Adjusting settings You can adjust the device settings to your preference. To see the available options: 1. Tap , then tap Settings to display the Settings screen. 2. Tap ...

Learn the basics 2-13 Adding or removing programs Programs added to your device at the factory are stored in ROM (Read-Only Memory). You cannot remove this software, and you will neveraccidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated usinginstallation programs with a *.xip extension. All o...

2-14 Chapter 2 5. Double-click the *.exe file. • If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow thedirections on the screen. Once the software is installed on yourdesktop computer, the installer automatically transfers the software toyour device. • If the file is not an installe...

Learn the basics 2-15 To add a program to the Start menu: 1. Tap , tap Settings, tap Menus, tap the Start Menu tab, and tap the check box for the program. If you do not see the program on the list,you can either use File Explorer on the device to move the program tothe Start Menu folder, or use Acti...

2-16 Chapter 2 ASUS utilities Besides the Microsoft program that allow you back up the data, yourdevice also includes a proprietary ASUS utilities. The ASUS utilities allowyou to backup or restore data, and adjust settings to customize yourdevice and maximize its use. Using the ASUS Backup To access...

Learn the basics 2-17 1. Return to the ASUS programs screen and tap the ASUSBackup icon. 2. Tap the Backup tab on the ASUS Backup screen. 3. Tap All Data button to back up all data on your device. Backing up data To back up all data on your device: 4. In the Backup File screen: • specify the backup ...

2-18 Chapter 2 6. When the backup process is complete, the screen displays themessage “Complete” and the totalsize of the backed up files. In case the program fails to backup any items, it will show theitems on the screen. 7. Tap OK. To back up only PIM data on your device: 1. On the ASUS Backup scr...

2-20 Chapter 2 Restoring data To restore all data from the memory card: 1. Tap , then tap Programs. NOTE You need to insert the SD memory card that contains yourbackup file into the SD slot on the device when restoringdata. Otherwise, you will receive the message “No storagedevice are found!” 2. On ...

Learn the basics 2-21 1. On the ASUS Backup screen, tap PIM Data. 2. When prompted, select SD Card or CF card where you stored yourbackup file. Tapping Cancel returns you to theprevious screen. 3. Tap the Restore tab. To restore PIM data from the memory card: 4. Select the backup file name (tap the ...

2-22 Chapter 2 Tap the Mode tab to display therunning mode of the CPU. The Turbo Mode allows better CPUperformance. In this mode, the CPUspeed goes up to 400MHz. Set to thismode when playing games or playingvideo. However, setting to Turbomode may reduce the battery life. The Standard Mode allows fo...

Learn the basics 2-23 The Power Saving Mode sets the CPU to a fixed speed of 100MHz. Setto this mode when using text based applications such as Word, Excel, etc.This mode has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life. The Automatic Mode allows for 100MHz, 200MHz, or 400MHz CPUspeed depend...

2-24 Chapter 2 Tap the AGC tab to adjust thesettings for the microphone sensitivityand automatic gain control (AGC). The AGC features allows you toadjust the recording and environmentnoise level. • The MIC Sensitivity controls thesound recording input. Setting theslider toward the “+” sign allows fo...

Learn the basics 2-25 Tap the Autorun tab to select thesource devices to execute theautorun program. You may select SD Card or CF card,or both. To select Autorun Devices:

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

3-2 Chapter 3 Introduction What is ActiveSync ® ? The Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® is one of the important bundled programs in MyPal. With ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on yourdesktop computer with the information on your device. Synchronizationcompares the data on your device with you...

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-3 Installing ActiveSync ® The ActiveSync program is already installed on your device. Tosynchronize information on your device with your computer, you must alsoinstall ActiveSync on your computer. Install ActiveSync from theCompanion CD that came with your product package....

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-5 Synchronizing your device Connecting your device to a computer To connect your device to your computer: 1. Place the device on the cradle. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the cradle. 3. Connect the mini-USB sync cable to the mini-USB connector on the ...

3-6 Chapter 3 Setting up a partnership Immediately after you have completed the installation, the NewPartnership wizard will start automatically to help you establish apartnership and customize your synchronization settings. At this point, youcan decide exactly which types of information you would l...

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-7 Initiating synchronization Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronizationprocess, you can initiate synchronization from your device at any time. To manually initiate synchronization: 1. Tap , then tap ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync screen. ...

3-8 Chapter 3 Synchronization options The Microsoft ActiveSync program allows you to customize yoursynchronization settings at any time. You can select the items tosynchronize, set the synchronization schedule, and specify thesynchronization rules. To display the synchronization options: • From the ...

Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3-9 To set synchronization schedule: 1. Click on the Schedule tab. 2. Select your desired synchronization schedule. 3. Click OK when done. To specify synchronization rules: 1. Click on the Rules tab. 2. Select your desired settings from the available options. 3. Click OK whe...

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-1 Chapter 4 Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 4-2 ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Calendar ................................................................ 4-2 Creating appointments ........................................

4-2 Chapter 4 Introduction Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example,e-mail address stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mailmessages in Inbox. Using ActiveSync ® , you can synchronize info...

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-3 Creating appointments To create an appointment: 1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap your desired date for the appointment, 2. Tap New. 3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap first to select the field. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to...

4-4 Chapter 4 Using the summary screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen isdisplayed. To change the appointment, tap Edit. Creating meeting requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook andPocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created automatica...

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-5 Contacts: Tracking friends and colleagues Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you caneasily find the information you look for, whether you are at home or on theroad. Using the infrared port (IR) on the device, you can quickly shareContacts ...

4-6 Chapter 4 Creating contacts To create a contact: 1. Tap , then tap Contacts. 2. Tap New to display a blank contact form. 3. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You will need ot scroll down to see all available fields. 4. To assign the contact a category, scroll to ...

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-7 Finding a contact There are four ways to find a contact. • In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigationbar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the buttonto the right of the box. • In the contact list, tap the categor...

4-8 Chapter 4 Tasks: Keeping a to do list Use Tasks ot keep track of what you have to do. Creating tasks To create a task: 1. Tap , then tap Tasks. 2. Tap New to display a blank task form.

4-10 Chapter 4 Notes: Capturing thoughts and ideas Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, and phone numbers withNotes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include arecording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it willbe included in the note as an i...

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-11 Creating notes To create a note: 1. Tap , then tap Notes. 2. Tap New to display a blank note. 3. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on thescreen, and creating recordings, se...

4-12 Chapter 4 Inbox: Sending and receiving e-mail messages Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in one of these ways: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange of or MicrosoftOutlook on your desktop computer • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail...

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-13 Connecting directly to an e-mail server In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer,you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mailserver using a modem or network card connected to your device. Youneed to set up a remote...

4-14 Chapter 4 Using the message list Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, themost recently received messages are displayed first in the list. When you receive a message. tap it to open it. Unread messages aredisplayed in bold.

4-16 Chapter 4 Composing messages To compose a message: 1. Tap New. 2. In the To field, enter an e-mail or SMS address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon, or select a name fromthe Contacts list by tapping the Address Book button. All e-mailaddresses entered in the e-mail fie...

Microsoft ® Pocket Outlook 4-17 Managing e-mail messages and folders The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are usingActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4. • If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook willautomatically be sunchronized with your device. You...

Companion programs 5-1 Chapter 5 Companion programs ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Pocket Word .......................................................... 5-2 Creating Pocket Word documents ........................................... 5-3 Saving Pocket Word documents .............................................. 5-3 Modes...

5-2 Chapter 5 The companion programs consist of Microsoft ® Pocket Word, Microsoft ® Pocket Excel, Microsoft ® Money, Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC, and Microsft ® Reader. To switch to a companion program on your device, tap Programs on the menu, then tap the program that you wish to open. Poc...

Companion programs 5-3 Saving Pocket Word documents To save a Word document: When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. The document is saved using the first line as file name. For example, ifyour first line in the document has the words For Translation, thesewords appear in your Word doc...

5-4 Chapter 5 To specify save options: 1. With the document open, tap Tools. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Save Document As... to display theSave As screen. 3. Change the file name by simply typing a new one in the Namefield. 4. Tap the down arrow in the Folder field to select a folder where youwish ...

Companion programs 5-5 Modes of entering information You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (typing,writing, drawing, or recording), which are displayed on the View menu.Each mode has its own toolbar that you can show or hide by tapping theShow/Hide Toolbar button on the comma...

5-6 Chapter 5 Writing mode In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled linesare displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than intyping mode to allow you to write more easily. For more information onwriting and selecting writing, see Chapter 2. NOTE If y...

Companion programs 5-7 Drawing mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appearas a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after ther first stroke,you will see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Everysubsequent stroke within or touching the ...

5-8 Chapter 5 Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to giveyou easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create newworkbooks on your device, or you can copy workbooks from your desktopcomputer to your device. Synchronize workbooks between yoru desktopco...

Companion programs 5-9 Saving Pocket Excel documents To save an Excel document: When you have finished editing your document, tap OK. By default, your document is saved as Book1 as file name. You canchange the file name to one that is more descriptive of your document.See next section for saving opt...

Companion programs 5-11 Securing your Excel document If your workbook contains sensitive or confidental information, you canprotect it with a password. To set a password for your workbook: 1. Open the workbook. 2. Tap Edit from the command bar, then tap Password... to displaythe password setting scr...

5-12 Chapter 5 Tips for working in Pocket Excel Take note of the following when working in large worksheets in PocketExcel: • View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet aspossible. Tap View, then tap Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tapRestore. • Show and hide window elements. T...

Companion programs 5-13 MSN Messenger MSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program thatallows you to: • See who is online • Send and receive instant messages • Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts/ To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport™ accoun...

5-14 Chapter 5 Working with contacts The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at aglance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view,while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact fromchatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using...

Companion programs 5-15 Chatting with contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter yor message in the textentry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a presetmessage, then tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tapInvite in the Tools menu, then tap ...

5-16 Chapter 5 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Microsoft ® Windows Media Player for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. To switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap , tap Programs, then tap Windows Media. Use Microsoft Window...

Companion programs 5-17 Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on your device. Download books toyour desktop computer from your favorite eBook web site. Then, useActiveSync to copy the book files to your activated device. The booksappear in the Reader Library. Each book consists of a c...

5-18 Chapter 5 Using the Library The Library is your Reader home page. It displays a list of all books storedon your device or storage card. To open the library: 1. On the Reader command bar, tap Library. 2. On a book page, tap the book title, then tap Library on the pop-up menu. To open a book, tap...

Companion programs 5-19 Reading a book Each book consists of a cover page, and optional table of contents, andthe pages of the book. Navigation options are listed in the bottom portionof the cover page. The first time you open a book, you will probably want to go to the firstpage or to the table of ...

5-20 Chapter 5 Using Reader features Reading a book electronically gives you several options not available withpaper books. These options are available from any book page. Select text by dragging across the text on the page. Tehn, tap an option onthe pop-up menu, as described below. • Search for Tex...

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-1 Chapter 6 Pocket Internet Explorer ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 6-2 ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ The Mobile Favorites folder ................................. 6-2 Favorite links ...............................................................

6-2 Chapter 6 Introduction Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages in anyof these ways. • During synchronization with your desktop computer, download yourfavorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favoritessub-folder in the Internet Explorer on the desk...

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-3 To create a mobile favorite: 1. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools then Create Mobile Favorite. 2. To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box. 3. Select your desired update schedule in Update. This is optional. 4. Click OK. Internet...

6-4 Chapter 6 Using AvantGo Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalizedcontent and thousands of popular Web sites. You subscribe to AvantGochannels directly from your device. Then, synchronize your device anddesktop computer, or connect to the Internet to dow...

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-5 Using Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites andchannels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting tothe Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or anetwork connection to browse the...

6-6 Chapter 6 Viewing mobile favorites and channels To view mobile favorites and channels: 1. Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap a Favorites page that you wish to view. You will see the page that was downloaded the last time yousynchronized with your desktop computer....

Pocket Internet Explorer 6-7 Adding/Deleting mobile favorites and folders To add a favorite: 1. Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. Tap the Add... button to show the Add Favorite screen. 4. Type a name for the f...

6-8 Chapter 6 To add a folder: 1. Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites. 2. Tap the Add/Delete button to display the Favorites screen. 3. Tap the New Folder button. 4. Type a name for the folder that you wish to create. 5. Tap Add to return to the Favorites screen, which now sho...

Get connected 7-1 Chapter 7 Get connected ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Introduction ........................................................... 7-2 ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Transfer items using infrared .............................. 7-3 Sending information ................................................................. 7-3 Receivin...

Get connected 7-3 Transfer items using infrared Using infrared (IR), you can send and receive information, such ascontacts and appointments, between two devices. Sending information To send information: 1. Switch to the program where you created the item that you want to send, and locate that item i...

7-4 Chapter 7 Connecting through a modem To create a modem connection to an ISP: 1. Obtain the following information from your ISP: ISP dial-up access telephone number, user name, password, and TCP/IP settings. SomeISPs require information in front of the user name, such asMSN/username. 2. If your d...

Get connected 7-5 To start the connection, simply start using one of the following programs.Your device will automatically begin connecting. Once connected, you can: • Send and receive e-mail messages using Inbox. Before you can useInbox, you need to provide the information it needs to communicate w...

7-6 Chapter 7 Connect to work If you have access to a network at work, you can send e-mail messages,view intranet pages, synchronize your device, and possibly access theInternet. You can connect to work in one of these ways: • Create a modem connection using a RAS account. Before you cnacreate this ...

Get connected 7-7 9. Select other desired options, and tap Finish. 10. In the Dialing Locations tab, specify your current location and phone type (most phone lines are tone). These settings will apply to allconnections you create. To start the connection, simply start using one of the following prog...

7-8 Chapter 7 6. Tap , Settings, Connections tab, and Connections. From My network card connects to list, select Work. 7. If you want to synchronize your device, tap , then ActiveSync. In the Tools menu, tap Options. In the PC tab, select Include PC whensynchronizing remotely and connect to, and sel...

Get connected 7-9 Connect directly to an e-mail server You can set up a connection to an e-mail server so that you can send andreceive e-mail messages using a modem or network connection and Inboxon your device. NOTE The ISP or network must use a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail serverand an SMTP gateway. You c...

A-2 Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause u...

Notices A-3 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to beelectrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground thatdoes not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used inacc...