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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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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™ Processor, 416MHz Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 (Pocket PC)...stereo N/A 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 unit (...
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™ Processor, 416MHz Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 (Pocket PC)...stereo N/A 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 unit (...
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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®...; 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 ...
...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®...; 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 ...
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...feature that allows you to connect to an AC power source. • LCD touch screen - MyPal A686/A626/A696 has a single SD card slot. shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; MyPal A626/A696 comes with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities,...in your pocket! allows you go. The screen lumination is increased or decreased by tapping on it. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A626/A686/A696 is truly a good companion wherever you to hear alarms and other sound output from the device. Front features Power/...
...feature that allows you to connect to an AC power source. • LCD touch screen - MyPal A686/A626/A696 has a single SD card slot. shows a steady red light when the battery is charging; MyPal A626/A696 comes with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities,...in your pocket! allows you go. The screen lumination is increased or decreased by tapping on it. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A626/A686/A696 is truly a good companion wherever you to hear alarms and other sound output from the device. Front features Power/...
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If ASUS® MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you to zoom in a menu by scrolling up green when GPS is on ;...Mode Switcher button - connects to switch between currently running programs on . functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. allows you to the battery compartment of the device. • SD card slot - lights up blue when the Bluetooth® feature is on your contacts list at any ... folder contents, or open a file. • Contacts button - Back features External antenna jack (MMCX) SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) Battery cover • Battery cover -
If ASUS® MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you to zoom in a menu by scrolling up green when GPS is on ;...Mode Switcher button - connects to switch between currently running programs on . functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. allows you to the battery compartment of the device. • SD card slot - lights up blue when the Bluetooth® feature is on your contacts list at any ... folder contents, or open a file. • Contacts button - Back features External antenna jack (MMCX) SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) Battery cover • Battery cover -
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... the switch towards the word Hold to turn on the device. Left Side features • Sync and power cable connector - This also charges the battery at the same time. turns the device power on or off the screen and prevent it from accidentally tapping the screen or turning on the... power when the battery cover is automatically disabled when you press the button quickly. Getting Started Right Side features • Stylus - connect the Mini USB sync cable directly...
... the switch towards the word Hold to turn on the device. Left Side features • Sync and power cable connector - This also charges the battery at the same time. turns the device power on or off the screen and prevent it from accidentally tapping the screen or turning on the... power when the battery cover is automatically disabled when you press the button quickly. Getting Started Right Side features • Stylus - connect the Mini USB sync cable directly...
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... that switches the power off the power. Do not throw the battery in fire. Use the supplied AC adapter only. securely attaches the Pocket PC to high temperature (60 degree centigrade or higher). The GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only) The GPS car kit includes: • Car ...holder - Do not disassemble the battery. holds the Pocket PC. • Gooseneck - Install and remove the battery properly. IMPORTANT Do not expose the battery to the car's windshield. There is a safety ...
... that switches the power off the power. Do not throw the battery in fire. Use the supplied AC adapter only. securely attaches the Pocket PC to high temperature (60 degree centigrade or higher). The GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only) The GPS car kit includes: • Car ...holder - Do not disassemble the battery. holds the Pocket PC. • Gooseneck - Install and remove the battery properly. IMPORTANT Do not expose the battery to the car's windshield. There is a safety ...
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... settings" in landscape mode. 1 2 USB sync cable AC adapter/ Power cable NOTE The battery can not be used for location of your car in Chapter 2 on how to a power source, the battery will start charging and 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 Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To use the GPS car kit: NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use ...
... settings" in landscape mode. 1 2 USB sync cable AC adapter/ Power cable NOTE The battery can not be used for location of your car in Chapter 2 on how to a power source, the battery will start charging and 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 Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To use the GPS car kit: NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use ...
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... Tap to adjust the volume or mute all sounds Tap to see the battery level Tap to change the date and time Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you turn on your device for the day. Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you can see common... device status and settings (such as backlight setting, battery level, memory usage, and more) From the Today...
... Tap to adjust the volume or mute all sounds Tap to see the battery level Tap to change the date and time Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you turn on your device for the day. Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you can see common... device status and settings (such as backlight setting, battery level, memory usage, and more) From the Today...
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...mode when playing games or playing video. Tap the Advance tab and customize the backlight settings when using programs. • Maximum - Changing the battery power settings To change the information on the program that do not require very fast CPU speed. • Power Save - Tap > Settings >...to customize the settings for a normal CPU speed and more stable performance. Setting the backlight To set the processing power to display the battery power status. Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you are running. 4. Tap the Advanced tab to...
...mode when playing games or playing video. Tap the Advance tab and customize the backlight settings when using programs. • Maximum - Changing the battery power settings To change the information on the program that do not require very fast CPU speed. • Power Save - Tap > Settings >...to customize the settings for a normal CPU speed and more stable performance. Setting the backlight To set the processing power to display the battery power status. Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you are running. 4. Tap the Advanced tab to...
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...information such as storage usage and battery life by clearing the box beside the items under Show Items. 3. To change Asus Status settings: 1. To open ASUS Status: 1. Make the desired selections from the available items. You can remove items from the ASUS Status menu by using ASUS Status. A menu opens displaying ... options for that particular item. NOTE If you clear the box beside the Show system status icon, the ASUS Status icon will not show on the Today screen. Tap the ASUS Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting... 2. To make the changes....
...information such as storage usage and battery life by clearing the box beside the items under Show Items. 3. To change Asus Status settings: 1. To open ASUS Status: 1. Make the desired selections from the available items. You can remove items from the ASUS Status menu by using ASUS Status. A menu opens displaying ... options for that particular item. NOTE If you clear the box beside the Show system status icon, the ASUS Status icon will not show on the Today screen. Tap the ASUS Status icon at the lower right corner of the screen then tap Setting... 2. To make the changes....
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There may be a remote risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use the Pocket PC during an electrical storm. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to persons, including ... an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to this effect. 98 Appendix Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. with a tool If a TOOL is checked by the use as they may consist of a gas leak...
There may be a remote risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use the Pocket PC during an electrical storm. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to persons, including ... an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to this effect. 98 Appendix Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. with a tool If a TOOL is checked by the use as they may consist of a gas leak...