Asus A626 - MyPal - Win Mobile 6.0 312 MHz User manual
User Manual
MyPal A626/A686/A696
ii
Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form
or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without
the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
3URGXFWZDUUDQW\RUVHUYLFHZLOOQRWEHH[WHQGHGLIWKHSURGXFWLVUHSDLUHGPRGLÀHGRUDOWHUHG
XQOHVVVXFKUHSDLUPRGLÀFDWLRQRIDOWHUDWLRQLVDXWKRUL]HGLQZULWLQJE\$686RUWKHVHULDO
number of the product is defaced or missing.
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR
DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN
THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED
FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ATANY TIME WITHOUT
NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES
THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE
DESCRIBED IN IT.
Microsoft, Activesync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, and the Windows logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or in
other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
E2775
First Edition
September 2006
iii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started..................................................1
Introducing MyPal ..................................................................................1
Installing and removing the battery........................................................5
Connecting to a power source ...............................................................5
Setting up GPS ......................................................................................6
Additional storage ..................................................................................7
Activating MyPal ....................................................................................8
Basic screens on MyPal ........................................................................9
Chapter 2 Basics .............................................................. 11
Viewing system information ................................................................11
Entering information.............................................................................11
)LQGLQJDQGRUJDQL]LQJLQIRUPDWLRQ......................................................18
Using the File Explorer .......................................................................18
&XVWRPL]LQJ\RXUGHYLFH......................................................................19
Using simple applications ....................................................................
Chapter 3 Synchronize and Enhance ............................. 31
Microsoft®ActiveSync®.........................................................................31
6\QFKURQL]LQJ\RXUGHYLFH...................................................................33
Chapter 4 Microsoft®Pocket Outlook.............................39
Calendar ..............................................................................................39
Contacts ..............................................................................................
Tasks ...................................................................................................45
Notes ..................................................................................................46
Messaging ...........................................................................................48
Chapter 5 Companion Programs .................................... 53
Word Mobile ........................................................................................53
Excel Mobile .......................................................................................56
iv
PowerPoint Mobile ..............................................................................58
Pocket MSN ........................................................................................60
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC .................................................64
Chapter 6 Internet Explorer Mobile.................................65
Using Internet Explorer Mobile ............................................................65
Mobile Favorites folder ........................................................................66
Chapter 7 Get Connected ................................................ 70
Connecting to the Internet ...................................................................70
Connecting to Work .............................................................................71
Setting up connections ........................................................................71
Ending a connection ...........................................................................73
Setting up a WAP gateway ..................................................................74
Using dialing rules ...............................................................................74
Using Terminal Services Client ............................................................75
Infrared (IR) connection .......................................................................76
Chapter 8 Bluetooth®........................................................78
Using Bluetooth ...................................................................................78
Bluetooth settings ................................................................................79
Bluetooth Manager ..............................................................................81
Remote device services.......................................................................
Setting up High Quality Audio setup or Hands-free/Headset setup .....88
Setting up ActiveSync via Bluetooth ....................................................88
Chapter 9 Wi-Fi .................................................................89
Using Wi-Fi ..........................................................................................89
The Wi-Fi Manager ..............................................................................
Appendix Notices .............................................................95
Federal Communications Commission Statement...............................95
Canadian Department of Communications Statement ........................95
UL Safety Notices ................................................................................96
Checklist of Regulatory Statement ......................................................97
v
0\3DO$$$VSHFLÀFDWLRQV
Processor
Operating system
Memory
Display
Battery
Expansion slot
Bluetooth
WLAN
Audio
GPS
Size
Weight
$,QWHO®;6FDOH3URFHVVRU0+]
A686: Intel®;6FDOH3URFHVVRU0+]
A696: Intel®;6FDOH3URFHVVRU0+]
Microsoft®Windows Mobile™ 5.0 (Pocket PC)
$0%)ODVK5200%6'5$0
$0%)ODVK5200%6'5$0
$0%)ODVK5200%6'5$0
LQFKEULOOLDQWWUDQVÁHFWLYH7)7/&'
65,000 Full-color, 16-bit display
49*$[UHVROXWLRQ7RXFK3DG
Support Anti-glare technology
P$KUHPRYDEOH/LLRQ
One slot-SD card slot (SDIO/SD/MMC), at
least 4GB
Bluetooth®Y('586%&OLHQW
:/$1EJZLWK7%'VXSSRUW$
only)
3.5 mm stereo
SiRF Star III / GPS chip with built-in GPS
Antenna (A686/696 only)
117 mm x 70.8 mm x 15.7 mm
$JUDPVZLWKEDWWHU\
A686: 165 grams (with battery)
A696: 165 grams (with battery)
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging your Pocket PC and accessories, it
is best to operate this unit (including the protection case)
ZLWKLQDWHPSHUDWXUHUDQJHRIoC (68-86 oF) and
50% humidity. Anything that goes beyond or below the
ideal temperature range may damage the unit, and may
shorten the battery life.
6SHFLÀFDWLRQVDUHVXEMHFWWRFKDQJHZLWKRXWQRWLFH
vi
Package contents
Your package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. After
unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they
are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer
or retailer immediately.
Standard items
$6860\3DO$$$3RFNHW3&
• USB travel sync cable
• AC adapter
• Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft®Outlook®
DQG0LFURVRIW®ActiveSync®
[6W\OXV
• Protection case
5HPRYDEOHUHFKDUJHDEOHP$K/LLRQEDWWHU\
• Manual
• Quick Start Guide
Extra items for A686 and A696
• Car kit (car holder and gooseneck)
• Car charger
• Warranty card
Optional accessories
• Stylus x 3 / package • AC adapter
• Battery • Car charger
•USB travel sync cable
•Car kit (car holder and gooseneck)
•Stereo headset with microphone
•Bluetooth headset
•Leather protection case (landscape orientation)
Getting Started
1
Chapter 1 Getting Started
•Power LEDVKRZVDVWHDG\UHGOLJKWZKHQWKHEDWWHU\LVFKDUJLQJ
steady green when the battery is fully charged and the device is
connected to an AC power source.
•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 (Anti-glare technology supported).
•Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound output from the
device.
Introducing MyPal
The ASUS®0\3DO$$$LVWUXO\DJRRGFRPSDQLRQZKHUHYHU
\RXJR3RZHUHGE\D0+]0\3DO$RU0+]0\3DO$
$,QWHO®;6FDOHSURFHVVRUHTXLSSHGZLWK0%6'5$0DQG0%
)ODVK5200\3DO$RU0%)ODVK5200\3DO$$DQG
bundled with the Microsoft®Windows Mobile®5.0 plus a host of useful
utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket!
0\3DO$$FRPHVZLWKDGGLWLRQDO:L)LIHDWXUHWKDWDOORZV\RXWR
FRQQHFWWRZLUHOHVV/$1DQG,QWHUQHW0\3DO$$$KDVDVLQJOH
SD card slot.
Speaker
Launch button
LCD touch screen
Notes button Calendar button
Mode/Task
Switcher button
Contacts button
4-way Navigaition
button
3RZHU1RWLÀFDWLRQ/('
Front features
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/GPS LED
2
Chapter 1
SD card slot
(SD/SDIO/MMC)
•4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a
keyboard. This button allows you to move through the program icons,
IROGHUVRUÀOHVLQDPHQXE\VFUROOLQJXSRUGRZQOHIWRUULJKW
If ASUS®MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you may use the
EXWWRQVWR]RRPLQ]RRPRXWDQGDGMXVWWKHYROXPH
•Launch button - functions like the enter/return key on a keyboard.
3UHVVRQFHWRODXQFKDVHOHFWHGSURJUDPOLVWIROGHUFRQWHQWVRURSHQDÀOH
•Contacts button - opens your contacts list at any time.
•Calendar button - opens the Calendar program at any time.
•Mode Switcher button - allows you to switch between Today,
Windows Media Player and Rotate screen. The Mode Switcher button
can also function as a Task Switcher, which allows you to switch
between currently running programs on your device.
•Notes button - opens the Notes program at any time.
•Bluetooth/GPS/Wi-Fi LED - lights up blue when the Bluetooth®feature
LVRQOLJKWVXSJUHHQZKHQ*36LVRQOLJKWVXSUHGZKHQ:L)LLVRQ
•Battery cover - provides protection to the battery compartment of the
device.
•SD card slot - accommodates an SD memory card, MMC memory
FDUGRUDQ6',2LQWHUIDFHFDUGHJEJPRGHPHWF
•External antenna jack - connects to an external GPS antenna (A686/
A696 only).
External
DQWHQQDMDFN
Battery cover
Back features
Getting Started
3
Right Side features
•Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen.
•Hold key - provides a safety measure to avoid users from accidentally
tapping the screen or turning on the device. Move the switch towards
the word Hold to turn off the screen and prevent it from turning back
on even when you tap the screen or press a button. Move the switch
towards the opposite direction to disable this feature.
•Headphone port - connects to a headphone.
Top features
•Power button - turns the device power on or off if you press the button
quickly.
NOTES As a precaution, the Power button is automatically disabled
when you remove the battery cover. You can only turn on the
power when the battery cover is installed to the unit.
The battery cover is removable, and allows you to remove or
replace the main battery.
Left Side features
•Sync and power cable connector - connect the Mini USB sync
FDEOHGLUHFWO\WRWKLVFRQQHFWRUWRV\QFKURQL]H\RXUGHYLFHZLWK\RXU
computer.
This also charges the battery at the same time.
Sync and power cable connector
Power button
SD card slot
(SD/SDIO/MMC)
Hold key
Stylus
+HDGSKRQHMDFN
Screen
Screen
4
Chapter 1
The GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only)
The GPS car kit includes:
•Car holder - holds the Pocket PC.
•Gooseneck - securely attaches the Pocket PC to the car’s windshield.
•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 this switch to reset the system.
•Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device
with an IR port. For a successful exchange of data, the IR port of both
devices must be properly aligned and facing each other within the IR
communication range.
Reset switch
Bottom features
NOTE To shutdown the device, press the Power button for about
four seconds then tap Yes$OORSHQÀOHVZLOOEHXQVDYHG
NOTE To perform a clean reset,
press the launch button and
simultaneously pressing the
stylus on the reset switch.
Then a warning message
appears. Press to do clean
reset, or press to leave the
operation screen.
Performing a soft reset will not
FKDQJHWKHGDWDLQWKHGHYLFH
while performing a clean reset will
delete all data.
Infrared (IR) Port
Stylus
Getting Started
5
Installing and removing the battery
NOTE Opening the battery cover automatically turns off the power.
There is a mechanism at the upper left side of the battery
compartment that switches the power off automatically when
you slide out the battery cover. This is a safety measure for
protecting the power circuitry, so please make sure not to
lose the battery cover.
1
3 4
Connecting to a power source
IMPORTANT You need to charge the battery before using the device for
WKHÀUVWWLPH
1
NOTE The battery can not be charged via PC or notebooks with
100mAh USB ports.
AC adapter/ Power cable
USB sync cable
6
Chapter 1
Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only)
To use the GPS car kit:
NOTE *HQWO\EHQGWKHJRRVHQHFNZKHQDGMXVWLQJWKH
orientation. Do not forcibly bend the gooseneck. The
device must be carefully placed into the holder to avoid
damaging the mini USB connector and causing the
device to breakdown.
NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend
that you use the PDA aside from the window of your car
in landscape mode.
+RUL]RQWDORULHQWDWLRQ
.52*
9*
1
3
4
Press latch down
NOTE Do not the device in the car holder when you leave the car.
NOTE As soon as the power cable is connected to a power source,
the battery will start charging and the power LED will show a
steady red light. See “Changing the battery power settings”
LQ&KDSWHURQKRZWRGLVSOD\WKHEDWWHU\SRZHUVWDWXV
Getting Started
7
Additional storage
0\3DO$$$FRPHVZLWKWKHVWDQGDUG6'FDUGVORW7KH6'
card slot can be inserted with SD or MMC memory cards. It also supports
6',2FDUGVRIYDULRXVIXQFWLRQDOLWLHVLQFOXGLQJEJPRGHPHWF
Label
Installing and removing SD/
MMC/SDIO card
1. With the label side (usually the side with the
card manufacturer’s name) face up, and the
barcode/serial number side face down, insert
the card into the SD card slot located on top
of the device.
3XVKWKHFDUGDOOWKHZD\LQWRWKHVORWXQWLOLW
ÀWVFRPSOHWHO\,ISURSHUO\LQVWDOOHGWKH6'
or MMC card edge aligns with the top edge
of the device. SDIO cards usually have an
extended part that protrudes over the slot
edge.
3. To remove, press the card slightly until it
HMHFWVRXW<RXPD\WKHQVDIHO\UHPRYHWKH
card.
NOTE $Q6'00&6',2FDUGÀWVRQO\LQRQH
orientation, and slides smoothly into the
slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force
the card into the slot!
8
Chapter 1
Power button
7KH:HOFRPHVFUHHQDSSHDUVZKHQ
\RXWXUQRQWKHGHYLFHIRUWKHÀUVWWLPH
or after performing a clean reset. Tap
anywhere on the screen to continue.
3. Tap the center of the cross to perform the align screen process. You
may have to do this step a few times to
properly calibrate.
NOTE To launch the Align Screen
function at any time, tap
> Settings >System
tab > Screen icon > Align
Screen button.
4. Follow the succeeding on-screen
instructions.
5. Tap anywhere on the Complete screen
when you are done with the alignment
and settings. You are now ready to use
your device.
NOTE To perform a clean reset,
refer to the description on
page 4.
Activating MyPal
You need to properly calibrate and activate your device before using
it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and
selecting menus.
Calibrating and activating your device
1. Press the power button.
NOTE The default screen display
orientation is landscape.
Getting Started
9
Basic screens on MyPal
Today screen
Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the
ÀUVWWLPHHDFKGD\
NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays
another program, you may return to the Today screen any
time by tapping > Today.
As shown in the sample below, the Today screen lets you see at a glance
the summary of the important information for the day.
From the Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus to
GLVSOD\WKHGHWDLOV6HH´&KDSWHU%DVLFVµRQKRZWRPRGLI\WKHFXUUHQW
tasks or activities, or to add new items or information.
Tap to set up or change network or modem connections
Tap to open the Start
menu and to choose
from the available
programs
7DSWRDGMXVWWKHYROXPHRUPXWHDOOVRXQGV
Tap to see the battery level
Tap to change the date and time
Your day at a glance
Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you can
see common device status and settings (such as
backlight setting, battery level, memory usage,
and more)
Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait
orientation
Tap to display the Bluetooth®menu
Tap to display the Wi-Fi®menu
Tap to open the
Calendar program Tap to open the
Contacts program
10
Chapter 1
NOTE The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs
on your device. However, the pop-up menu items vary
depending on the program or application.
To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item that you
wish to perform action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and
tap the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu without
performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.
Start menu
Pop-up menus
Menu bar
At the bottom of the screen of a program is the Menu bar. You can use the
menus and buttons on the Menu bar to perform commands and actions.
The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you are using.
From the Start menu,
you can select
programs, settings, and
help topics.
To display the Start
menu, tap the icon
from the top of the
screen.
With the pop-up menus,
you can easily choose an
action for an item.
For example, you can use
the pop-up menu in File
Explorer to delete, copy,
or beam an item.
Tap and hold until the
pop-up menu appears
Tap the action that you
wish to perform
Tap outside the pop-up
menu to close it without
performing an action
Tap to open a recently
used program
Tap to open a program
Tap to open the Programs menu
Tap to open the Settings menu
Tap to display the Help topics
Basics
11
Entering information
You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways:
• Use the input panel to enter text using either the soft keyboard, the
/HWWHU5HFRJQL]HUWKH%ORFN5HFRJQL]HURUWKH7UDQVFULEHU
• Write directly on the screen with the stylus
• Draw pictures on the screen
• Speak into the device microphone to record a message
• Use the Microsoft®ActiveSync®WRV\QFKURQL]HRUFRS\LQIRUPDWLRQ
from your desktop computer to your device
Entering text using the Input Panel
Use the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your device.
You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using the Letter
Recognizer,Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the
characters appear as typed text on the screen.
To show or hide the input panel, tap . To see input options, tap .
To display the system information:
1. Tap > Settings > System tab > System Information icon
7RGLVSOD\WKHGHYLFHVSHFLÀFDWLRQVWDSDevice Info tab. This will
display various information such as the device ID, system memory, and
wireless capabilities.
3. Tap the Version tab to view other information about the device.
NOTE appears beside only when the input panel is not
hidden.
Chapter 2 Basics
Viewing system information
<RXUGHYLFHDOORZV\RXWRHDVLO\GLVSOD\WKHEXLOWLQVSHFLÀFDWLRQV
NOTE You cannot change the information you see in the system
information screens.
12
Chapter 2
To use Letter Recognizer:
:LWKWKH/HWWHU5HFRJQL]HU\RXFDQZULWHOHWWHUVRQWKHVFUHHQZLWKWKHVW\OXV
as you would on paper.
1. Tap > Letter Recognizer.
:ULWHDOHWWHUZLWKLQWKHZULWLQJDUHD
When you write a letter, it is converted
to a typed text that appears on the
screen. For instructions and a
demonstation on using the Letter
5HFRJQL]HUWDS next to the writing
area.
To type with the soft keyboard:
1. Tap > Keyboard.
7DSWKHNH\VRQWKHRQVFUHHQ
keyboard with the stylus to enter
information.
Word completion feature
When you use the Input Panel and the soft keyboard, your device
anticipates 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 the
insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to
anticipate.
To change options on the word
completion feature:
1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab >
Input > Word Completion tab.
0DNH\RXUGHVLUHGFKDQJHVWKHQWDS
ok.
Select an
input method
Tap to show or hide the input panel
Tap to display the input method options
Tap here if this is the word you wish to use
Basics
13
To use Block Recognizer:
:LWKWKH%ORFN5HFRJQL]HU\RXFDQLQSXWFKDUDFWHUVWURNHVWKDWDUHVLPLODU
to those used on other devices.
1. Tap > Block Recognizer.
:ULWHDOHWWHUZLWKLQWKHZULWLQJDUHD
When you write a letter, it is converted to
a typed text that appears on the screen.
For instructions and a demonstration on
XVLQJWKH%ORFN5HFRJQL]HUWDS
next to the writing area.
To use Transcriber:
With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen
DV\RXZRXOGRQSDSHU8QOLNH/HWWHU5HFRJQL]HUDQG%ORFN5HFRJQL]HU
you can write a sentence or additional information. Pause after writing and
let Transcriber convert the written characters to typed characters.
1. Tap > Transcriber.
:ULWHDQ\ZKHUHRQWKHVFUHHQ
For instructions and demonstration on
using Transcriber, with Transcriber open,
tap at the lower right corner of the
screen.
To edit typed text:
1. Select the text that you wish to edit using either one of the following:
• drag the stylus over the text
• tap twice to select a word
• tap three times to select a paragraph
7DSMenu on the Menu bar and select an action, or use one of the
tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
14
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.
,QRUGHUWRVHOHFWDWH[WWDSMenu > Draw. Make sure Draw has no
check mark beside it.
3. Drag the stylus across the text you want to select.
If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Menu > Undo Ink and try
again.
4. Tap Menu on the Menu bar then select an action, or use one of the
tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text.
To convert writing to text:
• Tap Menu > Tools > Recognize.
To select a zoom level:
• Tap Menu > Zoom)URPWKHOLVWWDSD]RRPSHUFHQWDJH
Writing on the screen
In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in
the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use the stylus to
write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit
and format what you have written and convert the writing to text at a later
time.
To write on the screen:
1. Tap > Programs > Notes > New
7KHVFUHHQGLVSOD\VDEODQNVSDFHZLWK
lines to help you write.
3. Write your text.
NOTE Some programs that accept
writing may not have the Pen
button. See the documentation
IRUWKDWSURJUDPWRÀQGRXWKRZ
to switch to writing mode.
Other manuals for A626 - MyPal - Win Mobile 6.0 312 MHz
1
This manual suits for next models
2
Table of contents
Other Asus Tablet manuals
Asus
Asus Tablet Guide
Asus
Asus ASUS Transformer AiO P1801 User manual
Asus
Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 User manual
Asus
Asus E9029 User manual
Asus
Asus K013C User manual
Asus
Asus EA-800 User manual
Asus
Asus VivoTab 8 M81C User manual
Asus
Asus TF103CG Guide
Asus
Asus MeMO PAD Guide
Asus
Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 User manual
