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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 Finding and organizing information 18 Using the File Explorer 18 Customizing your device 19 Using ...
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 Finding and organizing information 18 Using the File Explorer 18 Customizing your device 19 Using ...
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... below the ideal temperature range may damage the unit, and may shorten the battery life. MyPal A626/A686/A696 specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Expansion slot Bluetooth WLAN Audio GPS Size Weight A626 A686 A696 Intel® XScale™ Processor, 312MHz Intel® XScale™...SiRF Star III / GPS chip with built-in GPS Antenna 117 mm x 70.8 mm x 15.7 mm 158 grams (with battery) 165 grams (with battery) (Specifications are subject to change without notice.) IMPORTANT To avoid damaging your Pocket PC and accessories, it is best to operate this...
... below the ideal temperature range may damage the unit, and may shorten the battery life. MyPal A626/A686/A696 specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Expansion slot Bluetooth WLAN Audio GPS Size Weight A626 A686 A696 Intel® XScale™ Processor, 312MHz Intel® XScale™...SiRF Star III / GPS chip with built-in GPS Antenna 117 mm x 70.8 mm x 15.7 mm 158 grams (with battery) 165 grams (with battery) (Specifications are subject to change without notice.) IMPORTANT To avoid damaging your Pocket PC and accessories, it is best to operate this...
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... Car kit (car holder and gooseneck) • Car charger Optional accessories • Stylus x 3 / package • AC adapter • Battery • Car charger • External antenna • USB travel sync cable • AC adapter • Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft®...8226; Stylus • Protection case • Removable/ rechargeable 1200mAh Li-ion battery • Manual • Quick Start Guide • Warranty card Extra items for the Pocket PC. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A626/A686/A696 Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • Car kit...
... Car kit (car holder and gooseneck) • Car charger Optional accessories • Stylus x 3 / package • AC adapter • Battery • Car charger • External antenna • USB travel sync cable • AC adapter • Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft®...8226; Stylus • Protection case • Removable/ rechargeable 1200mAh Li-ion battery • Manual • Quick Start Guide • Warranty card Extra items for the Pocket PC. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A626/A686/A696 Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • Car kit...
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... Started shows a steady red light when the battery is truly a good companion wherever you to an AC power source. • LCD touch screen - allows you to connect to hear alarms and other sound output from the device. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A626/A686/A696 is charging; Front features Power/Notification...
... Started shows a steady red light when the battery is truly a good companion wherever you to an AC power source. • LCD touch screen - allows you to connect to hear alarms and other sound output from the device. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A626/A686/A696 is charging; Front features Power/Notification...
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...button - This button allows you may use the buttons to launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file. • Contacts button - If ASUS® MyPal is on a keyboard. opens the Calendar program at any time. • Bluetooth/GPS/Wi-Fi LED - opens the Notes program at any time. • ...map software, you to an external GPS antenna (A686/ A696 only). Chapter 1 lights up or down, left or right. provides protection to the battery compartment of the device. • SD card slot - functions like the enter/return key on ; • 4-way navigation button -
...button - This button allows you may use the buttons to launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file. • Contacts button - If ASUS® MyPal is on a keyboard. opens the Calendar program at any time. • Bluetooth/GPS/Wi-Fi LED - opens the Notes program at any time. • ...map software, you to an external GPS antenna (A686/ A696 only). Chapter 1 lights up or down, left or right. provides protection to the battery compartment of the device. • SD card slot - functions like the enter/return key on ; • 4-way navigation button -
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...word Hold to turn on even when you listen to the music using the device. Headphone jack Stylus NOTES Screen Hold key For longer battery life, lock the hold key when you tap the screen or press a button. Sync and power cable connector Screen Top features •...; Power button - You can only turn off if you to remove or replace the main battery. provides a safety measure to disable this connector to a headphone. Left Side features • Sync and power cable connector - Getting Started Move...
...word Hold to turn on even when you listen to the music using the device. Headphone jack Stylus NOTES Screen Hold key For longer battery life, lock the hold key when you tap the screen or press a button. Sync and power cable connector Screen Top features •...; Power button - You can only turn off if you to remove or replace the main battery. provides a safety measure to disable this connector to a headphone. Left Side features • Sync and power cable connector - Getting Started Move...
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...the device for protecting the power circuitry, so please make sure not to high temperature (60 degree centigrade or higher). Do not throw the battery in fire. Do not short cirsuit the contacts. Use the supplied AC adapter only. Connecting to a power source IMPORTANT You need to the ... GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only) The GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - This is a mechanism at the upper left side of the battery compartment that switches the power off the power. Otherwise, the battery may explode. IMPORTANT Do not expose the battery to lose the battery cover. Do not ...
...the device for protecting the power circuitry, so please make sure not to high temperature (60 degree centigrade or higher). Do not throw the battery in fire. Do not short cirsuit the contacts. Use the supplied AC adapter only. Connecting to a power source IMPORTANT You need to the ... GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only) The GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - This is a mechanism at the upper left side of the battery compartment that switches the power off the power. Otherwise, the battery may explode. IMPORTANT Do not expose the battery to lose the battery cover. Do not ...
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...the power LED will show a steady red light. As soon as the power cable is connected to display the battery power status. Horizontal orientation Chapter 1 See "Changing the battery power settings" in landscape mode. Press latch down 2 1 HOL D �� 3 4 Note All functions... related to GPS are not intended to be charged via old typed PC or notebooks with 100mAh USB charging. Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To...
...the power LED will show a steady red light. As soon as the power cable is connected to display the battery power status. Horizontal orientation Chapter 1 See "Changing the battery power settings" in landscape mode. Press latch down 2 1 HOL D �� 3 4 Note All functions... related to GPS are not intended to be charged via old typed PC or notebooks with 100mAh USB charging. Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To...
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... display the Bluetooth® menu Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation Tap to display the Wi-Fi® menu Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you can see at a glance the summary of the listed items with the stylus to display the details. NOTE When the device... below, the Today screen lets you see common device status and settings (such as backlight setting, battery level, memory usage, and more) From the Today screen, tap any time by tapping > Today. Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the day.
... display the Bluetooth® menu Tap to shift display to landscape or portrait orientation Tap to display the Wi-Fi® menu Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you can see at a glance the summary of the listed items with the stylus to display the details. NOTE When the device... below, the Today screen lets you see common device status and settings (such as backlight setting, battery level, memory usage, and more) From the Today screen, tap any time by tapping > Today. Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the day.
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... setting to customize the settings for applications that you achieve your desired screen brightness. 3. This mode has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life. Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you are running. 4. Tap > Settings > System tab >... Power icon to a lower speed. allows for a normal CPU speed and more stable performance. Set to use when using battery power and AC power. 4. Tap the Advance tab and customize the backlight settings when using programs. • Maximum - This screen shows the ...
... setting to customize the settings for applications that you achieve your desired screen brightness. 3. This mode has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life. Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you are running. 4. Tap > Settings > System tab >... Power icon to a lower speed. allows for a normal CPU speed and more stable performance. Set to use when using battery power and AC power. 4. Tap the Advance tab and customize the backlight settings when using programs. • Maximum - This screen shows the ...
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... settings: 1. Checking Device Status Quickly view essential device information such as storage usage and battery life by clearing the box beside the items under Show Items. 3. Tap the ASUS Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting... 2. To make the changes. NOTE If you clear ...the box beside the Show system status icon, the ASUS Status icon will not show on the Today screen. Make the desired selections from the available items. You can remove items from the...
... settings: 1. Checking Device Status Quickly view essential device information such as storage usage and battery life by clearing the box beside the items under Show Items. 3. Tap the ASUS Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting... 2. To make the changes. NOTE If you clear ...the box beside the Show system status icon, the ASUS Status icon will not show on the Today screen. Make the desired selections from the available items. You can remove items from the...
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..., as power sources in the vicinity of injury to persons due to -peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with a replaceable battery and if replacement by the use of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: • Do not use the Pocket PC ...Do not use the Pocket PC during an electrical storm. When using the Pocket PC, basic safety precautions should always be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the equipmen, there shall be a remote risk of electric shock from other compartments within that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V...
..., as power sources in the vicinity of injury to persons due to -peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with a replaceable battery and if replacement by the use of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: • Do not use the Pocket PC ...Do not use the Pocket PC during an electrical storm. When using the Pocket PC, basic safety precautions should always be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the equipmen, there shall be a remote risk of electric shock from other compartments within that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V...