Asus MyPal A620BT User manual

MyPal A620BT
User’s Manual

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First edition V1
July 2003

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Contents at a glance
This user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently use
ASUS
®
MyPal A620BT Pocket PC.
•Chapter 1 - Get started!.............................................................. 1-1
This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A620BT Pocket PC, how to
set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize you with
its many features.
•Chapter 2 - Learn the basics ..................................................... 2-1
This chapter will teach you the basic functions in MyPal A620BT. You
will learn how to enter, find, and organize information, customize the
device, and use the bundled ASUS utilities.
•Chapter 3 - Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
........................................... 3-1
This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
to
synchronize your device with your desktop computer.
•Chapter 4 - Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook ..................................... 4-1
This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook
Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Inbox.
•Chapter 5 - Companion programs............................................. 5-1
This chapter includes information on Pocket Word, Pocket Excel,
MSN Messenger, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, and
Microsoft Reader.
•Chapter 6 - Pocket Internet Explorer......................................... 6-1
This chapter gives information and procedures on using Pocket
Internet Explorer, Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive
service.
•Chapter 7 - Get connected......................................................... 7-1
This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet,
and for transferring data using infrared (IR).
•Chapter 8 - Bluetooth™............................................................. 8-1
This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth feature
built-in the device.
•Appendix - Notices.....................................................................A-1
This part includes the safety notices and regulations.

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MyPal A620BT specifications
MyPal A620BT package
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.
Processor
Software
Memory
Display
Card slot
Connection
Audio
Size
Weight
Intel PXA255 400 MHz
Microsoft Pocket PC 2003
64MB SDRAM
(55.2 MB user accessible)
64MB Flash ROM
3.5-inch, 240x320 pixels
65,536 colors, Transflective TFT LCD
CompactFlash (CF) Type II slot
Bluetooth, FIR/SIR
Stereo headphone jack
Built-in microphone
Built-in speaker
125 mm x 76.8 mm x 13.3 mm (L x W x H)
4.92 in. x 3.02 in. x 0.52 in. (L x W x H)
Approximately 141g
* English version keyboard. Visit theASUS website to check the availability of other language version keyboards.
Standard package contents
• ASUS MyPal A620BT
• USB cradle with sync cable
• AC adapter
Input: 100V~240V
Output: 5V 2A 10W
• Stylus
• Microsoft Companion CD
• Bonus CD (optional)
• User’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card
Optional accessories
• Stylus
• Car charger
• Foldable keyboard*
• Leather handheld case
• Leather waist case
• Traveling USB sync cable
• Cradle with cable
• AC adapter with plug
(UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE)
• GPS mouse
• CF GPS card
• CF wireless LAN card
• CF LAN card
• CF modem card
• CF camera card
• CF VGA card
• CF FM radio card
• CF GPRS card
• Bluetooth dongle
• Bluetooth GPS
• Bluetooth earphone

Get started! 1-1
Chapter 1
Get started!
♦♦
♦♦
♦Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2
Front features........................................................................... 1-2
Left side features ..................................................................... 1-3
Top features ............................................................................. 1-4
Bottom features........................................................................ 1-4
Back features ........................................................................... 1-5
The stylus................................................................................. 1-5
The cradle ................................................................................ 1-6
♦♦
♦♦
♦Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-7
Placing on the cradle ............................................................... 1-7
Connecting the AC adapter...................................................... 1-7
Installing and removing a CF card ........................................... 1-8
Charging the battery .............................................................. 1-10
Activating MyPal .................................................................... 1-10
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♦Basic screens on MyPal......................................1-11
Today screen...........................................................................1-11
Start menu ............................................................................. 1-12
Command bar ........................................................................ 1-13
Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-13

1-2 Chapter 1
Introducing MyPal
The ASUS
®
MyPal A620 is truly a good companion wherever you go.
Powered by a 400MHz Intel
®
PXA255 processor, equipped with 64MB
SDRAM and 64MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the latest Microsoft
Pocket PC 2003 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you
need in your pocket!
Front features
•Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press
the button quickly. Pressing and holding the button for a few seconds
turns the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery
power.
NOTE Press this button and the Tasks button simultaneously if you
wish to launch the Align Screen function.
•Record/Notes button - allows you to record sounds and save them as
files if you press and hold the button, or launches the Notes program
when pressed once.
•Built-in microphone - magnifies your sound recording.
LCD touch screen
Navigation button
Tasks button
Contacts button
ASUS Launcher button
Calendar button
Speaker
Power button/
Backlight button Record button/ Notes button
Built-in microphone

Get started! 1-3
Left side features
•Charging status LED - lights up orange when the battery is charging;
lights up green when the battery is fully charged.
•Dual-function LED
Bluetooth LED (blue) - blinks blue when Bluetooth is ON;
does not light up when Bluetooth is OFF.
System notification LED (red) - blinks red to notify you of a
scheduled event
•Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device
with an IR port.
•LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive, or edit data
by tapping on it. The screen lumination is increased or decreased by
changing the backlight settings.
•ASUS Launcher, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts buttons - allow you
quick access to commonly used programs.
•Navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys and the Enter key
on a keyboard. This multifunction button allows you to:
- move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by
scrolling up or down
- launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file by
pressing the center of the button
•Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the
device.
Charging status LED
Bluetooth LED (blue);
System notification LED (red)
Infrared (IR) port

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Top features
Bottom features
•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.
•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.
Cradle connector /
Sync cable connector Power connector
Stylus
CF card slot
Headphone jack

Get started! 1-5
•Reset switch - allows you to perform a soft reset in case the device
malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus on
the switch to reset the system.
•CF card slot cover - protects the slot connector and the CF card.
Back features
The stylus
The stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions on
a standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD touch screen to
open programs or execute commands.
•Tap. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and select
options.
•Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select
text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
•Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions
available for that item. On the displayed pop-up menu, tap the action that
you want to perform.
Stylus
Reset switch
CF card slot cover

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The cradle
The cradle has three connectors.
•Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin connector
that matches the connector on the bottom of the device.
•USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC.
NOTE The USB cable/connector is not detachable from the back of
the cradle.
•Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter. This connector is
located at the back side of the cradle.
Device connector
USB connector
Power connector