Asus MyPal A730 User manual

MyPal A730 Pocket PC
User’s manual

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First edition V1
June 2004

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Contents at a glance
This user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently use
ASUS
®
MyPal A730 Pocket PC.
• Chapter 1 - Get started!.............................................................. 1-1
This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A730 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 ASUS MyPal A730
Pocket PC. 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 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.

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A730 specifications
Processor
Operating system
Memory
Display
Battery
Card slot
Connection
Audio
Camera
Size
Weight
Intel
®
Bulverde 520 MHz
Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition
64MB Flash ROM
64MB SDRAM (48MB /46MB user accessible for Western/
Eastern languages, respectively)
3.7-inch, brilliant transflective LCD
65,536 colors, 16-bit display
VGA 640 x 480 resolution
1100 mAh Lithium Ion (up to 9-hour battery life)
Built-in backup battery 20mAh
CompactFlash Type II (3.3V) card slot
SD card slot (3.3V) with SDIO support
Bluetooth
®
Infrared 115.2Kbps
3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in microphone and speaker
Built-in 1.3 Megapixel resolution
ASUS Camera interface
117.5 mm x 72.8 mm x 16.9 mm (L x W x H)
4.63 in. x 2.87 in. x 0.66 in. (L x W x H)
170 g

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Package contents
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.
** English version keyboard. Visit theASUS website to check the availability of other language version keyboards.
Standard package contents
• ASUS MyPal A730
• USB cradle
• USB sync cable
• AC adapter/power cord
Input: 100V~240V
Output: 5V 2.4A 10W
• Stylus
• Microsoft Companion CD
• Bonus CD
• User’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card
Optional accessories
• Stylus
• Car charger
• Foldable keyboard**
• Leather handheld case
• Traveling USB sync cable
• AC adapter/power cord (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE)

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Get started! 1-1
Chapter 1
Get started!
♦♦
♦♦
♦Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2
Front features........................................................................... 1-2
Back features ........................................................................... 1-3
Side features............................................................................ 1-4
Top features ............................................................................. 1-5
Bottom features........................................................................ 1-5
The stylus................................................................................. 1-6
The cradle ................................................................................ 1-6
♦♦
♦♦
♦Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-8
Removing and replacing the back cover.................................. 1-7
Installing and removing the battery .......................................... 1-9
Placing on the cradle ............................................................. 1-10
Connecting the AC adapter.....................................................1-11
♦♦
♦♦
♦Additional storage .............................................. 1-12
Installing and removing an SD card ....................................... 1-12
Installing and removing a CF card ......................................... 1-13
♦♦
♦♦
♦Activating MyPal................................................. 1-14
♦♦
♦♦
♦Basic screens on MyPal..................................... 1-15
Today screen.......................................................................... 1-15
Start menu ............................................................................. 1-16
Command bar ........................................................................ 1-17
Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-17

1-2 Chapter 1
Introducing MyPal
The ASUS
®
MyPal A730 Pocket PC is truly a good companion wherever you go.
Powered by a 520MHz Intel
®
Bulverde processor, equipped with 64MB
SDRAM and 64MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft
®
Windows
Mobile
®
2003 Second Edition plus a host of useful utilities, you have
everything you need in your pocket!
Front features
•Power LED - blinks green when the battery is charging; steady green
when the battery is fully charged and the device is connected to an AC
power source.
•Bluetooth LED - lights up blue when the Bluetooth™ feature is ON.
•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.
•Microphone - magnifies your sound recording.
LCD touch screen
4-way Navigation button
Tasks button
Contacts button
ASUS Launcher button
Calendar button
Bluetooth LED Power LED
Microphone
Launch button

Get started! 1-3
•ASUS Launcher, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts buttons - allow you
quick access to commonly used programs.
•4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a
keyboard. This button allows you to move through the program icons,
folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up or down, left or right.
•Launch button - allows you to launch a selected program, list folder
contents, or open a file.
Back features
NOTE The back cover is removable, and allows you to remove or
replace the main battery. Refer to section “Setting up MyPal”
on page 1-7 for instructions.
Camera lens
Speaker
•Camera lens - allows you to focus and take a photo or video of a
subject.
CAUTION! DO NOT touch the camera lens!
•Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the
device.

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Side features
Left side Right side
•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.
•Camera / Notes /Record button
- while in the main screen (Today screen), press once to launch the
Notes program
- while in the Notes program, press once to start recording
- while in ASUS Camera Soft Corder program, press once to take a
photo shot (Photo capture mode), or start/stop recording a video
(Video recorder mode)
•Back cover latch - secures the back cover to the main unit.
NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled
when you unlock the battery latch. You may only turn on the
power when the battery is securely locked to the unit.
Camera button
Power button/
Backlight button
Back cover latch

Get started! 1-5
Top features
Bottom features
•Headphone jack - connects a headphone.
•CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card.
•SD card slot - accommodates an SD card.
•Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device
that has an IR port.
•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.
•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.
•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.
CF card slotHeadphone jack
SD card slot
Cradle connector /
Sync cable connector
Reset switch
Stylus

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The cradle
The cradle has three key parts.
•Device connector - holds the device on the cradle, and functions as a
synchronization interface. This is a 26-pin connector that matches the
connector on the bottom of the device.
•Stylus holder - provides a convenient place for the stylus when the
device is on the cradle.
•USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC.
•Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter.
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.
Device connector USB connector
Power connector
Stylus holder
Slide out the
stylus from the
compartment

Get started! 1-7
Setting up MyPal
Removing and replacing the back cover
To remove the back cover:
1. Locate the latch on the right side of the
device, then use the stylus to push to
latch toward to “unlocked” icon.
2. Carefully slide the cover downward until it
is released from the device.
NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled
when you unlock the back cover latch. You may only turn on
the power when the back cover is securely locked to the unit.

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To replace the back cover:
1. Carefully slide the cover from
the bottom of the device
making sure that the rails on its
sides match the grooves on the
side of the device.
2. Use the stylus to push the latch toward
the “locked” icon.
Groove
Rail
(on inner side)

Get started! 1-9
Installing and removing the battery
NOTE At this point, the bottom edge of the battery should fit the
bottom edge of the compartment.
3. Push the battery upward until you
hear the battery latch click
indicating that the battery is locked
in place, and the battery contacts
matched the 4-pin connector on the
compartment.
NOTE You need to remove the back cover to access the battery
compartment. Refer to the section “Removing and replacing
the back cover” on page 1-7 for instructions.
To install the battery:
1. Position and insert the left side of the
battery with the notches matching the
tabs on the left side of the compartment.
2. Press the right side of the battery to
completely fit it into the compartment.
Notches on
the battery
Battery latch locked
Battery contacts

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To remove the battery:
1. Use the stylus to push and unlock
the battery latch.
2. Push the battery downward to
disengage it from the battery
contacts on the compartment.
Battery latch unlocked
3. Flip up the upper edge of the battery to
remove it from the compartment.
Placing on the cradle
Position the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors and
carefully insert the device until it fits in place.

Get started! 1-11
Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter without the cradle:
1. Connect the power cable to the jack on the sync cable adapter.
2. Connect the 26-pin device plug to the 26-pin connector on the bottom
of the device.
3. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.
To connect the AC adapter with the cradle:
1. Connect the power
cable to the
connector at the back
of the cradle.
2. Connect the power
plug to a grounded
wall socket.
Power cable
Sync cable
Sync cable adapter
26-pin device plug
NOTE The power LED (green) blinks as soon as you connect the
power cable to a power source.

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Additional storage
Your device comes with two kinds of memory card slots for additional
storage. The CF card slot supports the multimedia cards listed under
“Optional Accessories” on page v of this manual. The SD card slot
supports the SecureDigital memory card.
NOTE You need to Install an SD card or CF card if you wish to use
the ASUS backup features.
NOTE An SD card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly
into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the SD card
into the slot!
Installing and removing an SD card
To install an SD card:
1. With the label side (usually the
side with the card manufacturer’s
name) face up, and the bar code/
serial number side face down,
insert the card into the SD slot.
To remove an SD card:
Press the card slightly until it ejects.
Label side
2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properly
installed, the SD card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.

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NOTE A CF card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly into
the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the CF card into
the slot!
Installing and removing a CF card
To install a CF card:
1. Locate the card side with the 50-pin female connector and insert into
the slot. The label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s
name) face up, and the bar code/serial number side face down.
2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properly
installed, the CF card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.
To remove a CF card:
Simply pull out the card from the slot.
Label side

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Activating MyPal
It is important that you properly calibrate and activate your device before
using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and
selecting menus.
To activate your device:
1. Press the power button.
The Align screen appears when you turn on the
device for the first time, and after you perform a
hardware reset using the reset button.
Power button
2. Use the stylus to tap the center of the
cross to do the align screen process. You
may have to do this step a few times to
properly calibrate.
4. Follow the screen instructions until setup
is complete.
5. When prompted, select your time zone.
6. When the Today screen appears, your
are ready to use your device. Proceed to
the next section for information on the
basic screens on your device.