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..., 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... or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by ASUS; E2775 First Edition September 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ...
..., 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... or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by ASUS; E2775 First Edition September 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ...
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... 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 ...
... 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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PowerPoint Mobile 56 Pocket MSN 58 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 61 Remote Presenter 62 Chapter 6 Internet Explorer Mobile 65 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 65 Mobile Favorites folder 66 Chapter 7 Get Connected 71 Connecting to the Internet 71 Connecting to Work 72 Setting up connections 72 Ending a connection 75 Setting up a WAP gateway 75 Using dialing rules 76 Using Terminal Services Client 76 Infrared (IR) connection 77 Chapter 8 Bluetooth 79 Using Bluetooth 79 Bluetooth settings 80 Bluetooth Manager 81 Remote device services 83 Setting up High Quality Audio setup...
PowerPoint Mobile 56 Pocket MSN 58 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC 61 Remote Presenter 62 Chapter 6 Internet Explorer Mobile 65 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 65 Mobile Favorites folder 66 Chapter 7 Get Connected 71 Connecting to the Internet 71 Connecting to Work 72 Setting up connections 72 Ending a connection 75 Setting up a WAP gateway 75 Using dialing rules 76 Using Terminal Services Client 76 Infrared (IR) connection 77 Chapter 8 Bluetooth 79 Using Bluetooth 79 Bluetooth settings 80 Bluetooth Manager 81 Remote device services 83 Setting up High Quality Audio setup...
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... beyond or 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™ Processor, 416MHz Microsoft®...
... beyond or 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™ Processor, 416MHz Microsoft®...
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After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A626/A686/A696 Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • Car kit (car holder and gooseneck) • Stereo headset with microphone • Bluetooth headset • ...
After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A626/A686/A696 Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • Car kit (car holder and gooseneck) • Stereo headset with microphone • Bluetooth headset • ...
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... has a single SD card slot. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A626/A686/A696 is connected to an AC power source. • LCD touch screen - steady green when the battery is fully charged and the device is ... you to hear alarms and other sound output from the device. The screen lumination is charging; allows you to wireless LAN and Internet. Getting Started MyPal A626/A696 comes with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you to connect to enter, read, send, receive...
... has a single SD card slot. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A626/A686/A696 is connected to an AC power source. • LCD touch screen - steady green when the battery is fully charged and the device is ... you to hear alarms and other sound output from the device. The screen lumination is charging; allows you to wireless LAN and Internet. Getting Started MyPal A626/A696 comes with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you to connect to enter, read, send, receive...
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... an SD memory card, MMC memory card or an SDIO interface card (e.g. 802.11b/g, modem, etc.) • External antenna jack - • 4-way navigation button - If ASUS® MyPal is on ; functions like the enter/return key on .
... an SD memory card, MMC memory card or an SDIO interface card (e.g. 802.11b/g, modem, etc.) • External antenna jack - • 4-way navigation button - If ASUS® MyPal is on ; functions like the enter/return key on .
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Right Side features • Stylus - connect the Mini USB sync cable directly to this feature. • Headphone port - 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 to remove or replace the main battery. This also charges the battery at the same time. Getting Started used for tapping or writing on even when you tap the screen or press a button. Move the switch towards the word Hold to turn on the device. Left Side features • Sync ...
Right Side features • Stylus - connect the Mini USB sync cable directly to this feature. • Headphone port - 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 to remove or replace the main battery. This also charges the battery at the same time. Getting Started used for tapping or writing on even when you tap the screen or press a button. Move the switch towards the word Hold to turn on the device. Left Side features • Sync ...
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Bottom features Stylus Infrared (IR) Port Reset switch • Reset switch - Performing a soft reset will delete all data. Chapter 1 while performing a clean reset will not change the data in case the device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of both devices must be unsaved. NOTE To perform a clean reset, press the launch button and simultaneously pressing the stylus on this switch to perform a soft reset in the device; SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) Power button NOTE To shutdown the device, press the Power button for about four seconds then ...
Bottom features Stylus Infrared (IR) Port Reset switch • Reset switch - Performing a soft reset will delete all data. Chapter 1 while performing a clean reset will not change the data in case the device malfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of both devices must be unsaved. NOTE To perform a clean reset, press the launch button and simultaneously pressing the stylus on this switch to perform a soft reset in the device; SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) Power button NOTE To shutdown the device, press the Power button for about four seconds then ...
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... PC to high temperature (60 degree centigrade or higher). Install and remove the battery properly. Use the supplied AC adapter only. The GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only) The GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - Connecting to a power source IMPORTANT You need to lose the battery cover. This is...
... PC to high temperature (60 degree centigrade or higher). Install and remove the battery properly. Use the supplied AC adapter only. The GPS car kit (MyPal A686/A696 only) The GPS car kit includes: • Car holder - Connecting to a power source IMPORTANT You need to lose the battery cover. This is...
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... the power cable is connected to a power source, the battery will start charging and the power LED will show a steady red light. Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To use the GPS car kit: NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use the PDA aside from the...
... the power cable is connected to a power source, the battery will start charging and the power LED will show a steady red light. Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To use the GPS car kit: NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend that you use the PDA aside from the...
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... with the standard SD card slot. NOTE An SD/MMC/SDIO/ card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly into the slot! Additional storage MyPal A626/A686/A696 comes with the card manufacturer's name) face up, and the barcode/serial number side face down, insert the card into the slot until...
... with the standard SD card slot. NOTE An SD/MMC/SDIO/ card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly into the slot! Additional storage MyPal A626/A686/A696 comes with the card manufacturer's name) face up, and the barcode/serial number side face down, insert the card into the slot until...
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... time, tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Align Screen button. 4. Power button 3. NOTE To perform a clean reset, refer to the description on -screen instructions. 5. Activating MyPal You need to properly calibrate and activate your device 1. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus. Tap anywhere on the Complete...
... time, tap > Settings > System tab > Screen icon > Align Screen button. 4. Power button 3. NOTE To perform a clean reset, refer to the description on -screen instructions. 5. Activating MyPal You need to properly calibrate and activate your device 1. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus. Tap anywhere on the Complete...
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... display the Wi-Fi® menu Tap to display the details. See "Chapter 2: Basics" on your device for the day. Getting Started Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on how to modify the current tasks or activities, or to add new items or... information. Tap to open the Start menu and to choose from the available programs Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you may return to the Today screen any of the important information for the first time each day. NOTE When the device...
... display the Wi-Fi® menu Tap to display the details. See "Chapter 2: Basics" on your device for the day. Getting Started Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on how to modify the current tasks or activities, or to add new items or... information. Tap to open the Start menu and to choose from the available programs Tap to open ASUS Status menu where you may return to the Today screen any of the important information for the first time each day. NOTE When the device...
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You can use the pop-up menu in most other programs on your device. Tap to open a program Tap to open a recently used program Tap to open the Programs menu Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help topics Menu bar At the bottom of the screen of the screen. The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you can easily choose an action for an item. Pop-up menus With the pop-up menu appears Tap the action that you wish to perform Tap outside the menu. To close it without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the pop-up menu to close the pop-up menu ...
You can use the pop-up menu in most other programs on your device. Tap to open a program Tap to open a recently used program Tap to open the Programs menu Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help topics Menu bar At the bottom of the screen of the screen. The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you can easily choose an action for an item. Pop-up menus With the pop-up menu appears Tap the action that you wish to perform Tap outside the menu. To close it without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the pop-up menu to close the pop-up menu ...
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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 Letter Recognizer, the Block Recognizer, or the Transcriber • 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® to synchronize or copy information from your desktop computer to your device Entering text using the Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. Tap > Settings > System ...
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 Letter Recognizer, the Block Recognizer, or the Transcriber • 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® to synchronize or copy information from your desktop computer to your device Entering text using the Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. Tap > Settings > System ...
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Tap the keys on the on the word completion feature: 1. To change options on -screen keyboard with the stylus to anticipate. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Input > Word Completion tab. 2. Tap > Letter Recognizer. 2. To type with the stylus as you would on paper. 1. The more you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your device, the more words it learns to enter information. Write a letter within the writing area. When you use your text at the insertion point. For instructions and a demonstation on the screen. Word completion feature Tap to show or ...
Tap the keys on the on the word completion feature: 1. To change options on -screen keyboard with the stylus to anticipate. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Input > Word Completion tab. 2. Tap > Letter Recognizer. 2. To type with the stylus as you would on paper. 1. The more you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your device, the more words it learns to enter information. Write a letter within the writing area. When you use your text at the insertion point. For instructions and a demonstation on the screen. Word completion feature Tap to show or ...
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For instructions and a demonstration on using Transcriber, with Transcriber open, tap at the lower right corner of the screen. For instructions and demonstration on the Menu bar and select an action, or use one of the tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text. Tap > Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to the writing area. Write anywhere on the screen. Tap Menu on using the Block Recognizer, tap next to a typed text that appears on the screen. Tap > Transcriber. 2. To use Block Recognizer: With the...
For instructions and a demonstration on using Transcriber, with Transcriber open, tap at the lower right corner of the screen. For instructions and demonstration on the Menu bar and select an action, or use one of the tools in the Input Panel to enter a new text. Tap > Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to the writing area. Write anywhere on the screen. Tap Menu on using the Block Recognizer, tap next to a typed text that appears on the screen. Tap > Transcriber. 2. To use Block Recognizer: With the...
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Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in the Input Panel to select a text, tap Menu > Draw. The screen displays a blank space with lines to help you can edit and format what you wish to select. To edit your text. Make sure Draw has no check mark beside it. 3. To convert writing to writing mode. From the list, tap a zoom percentage. 14 Chapter 2 NOTE Some programs that you have the Pen button. Write the way you want to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Tap > Programs > Notes > ...
Writing on the screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in the Input Panel to select a text, tap Menu > Draw. The screen displays a blank space with lines to help you can edit and format what you wish to select. To edit your text. Make sure Draw has no check mark beside it. 3. To convert writing to writing mode. From the list, tap a zoom percentage. 14 Chapter 2 NOTE Some programs that you have the Pen button. Write the way you want to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Tap > Programs > Notes > ...
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Tap to return to your original writing Or, tap the word that you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of alternates or return to use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted. • If you add writing to a word or change it after the word has been recognized, the writing that you want to the original writing. 1. Tap and hold the incorrect word. 2. Basics 15 Tap the word that you added will be included when you try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the Tools menu. • Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps ...
Tap to return to your original writing Or, tap the word that you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of alternates or return to use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted. • If you add writing to a word or change it after the word has been recognized, the writing that you want to the original writing. 1. Tap and hold the incorrect word. 2. Basics 15 Tap the word that you added will be included when you try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the Tools menu. • Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps ...