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MyPal A730W specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Card slot Connection Audio Camera Size Weight Intel® PXA270 520... transflective LCD 65,536 colors, 16-bit display VGA 640 x 480 resolution 1100 mAh Lithium Ion Built-in backup battery 20mAh CompactFlash Type II card slot (3.3V) SD card slot (3.3V) (for SD memory cards and SDIO interface ...v1.1 Infrared 115.2 Kbps 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack Built-in microphone and speaker Built-in 1.3 Megapixel resolution ASUS Camera interface program 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 ...
MyPal A730W specifications Processor Operating system Memory Display Battery Card slot Connection Audio Camera Size Weight Intel® PXA270 520... transflective LCD 65,536 colors, 16-bit display VGA 640 x 480 resolution 1100 mAh Lithium Ion Built-in backup battery 20mAh CompactFlash Type II card slot (3.3V) SD card slot (3.3V) (for SD memory cards and SDIO interface ...v1.1 Infrared 115.2 Kbps 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack Built-in microphone and speaker Built-in 1.3 Megapixel resolution ASUS Camera interface program 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 ...
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... or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A730W • Cradle • USB sync cable • AC adapter/power cable Input : 100V ~ 240V Output : 5V 2.4A 10W • 1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery • Stylus • Protection case • Microsoft® Companion CD...AC adapter/power cable (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE) • GPS solution kit • Bluetooth® GPS solution kit • Extension battery (1800 mAh) vi After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. Package contents Your...
... or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Standard items • ASUS MyPal A730W • Cradle • USB sync cable • AC adapter/power cable Input : 100V ~ 240V Output : 5V 2.4A 10W • 1100 mAh Lithium Ion battery • Stylus • Protection case • Microsoft® Companion CD...AC adapter/power cable (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE) • GPS solution kit • Bluetooth® GPS solution kit • Extension battery (1800 mAh) vi After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. Package contents Your...
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... features 1-2 Back features 1-4 Side features 1-5 Top features 1-6 Bottom features 1-6 The stylus 1-7 The cradle 1-7 ♦ Setting up MyPal 1-8 Removing and replacing the back cover 1-8 Installing and removing the battery 1-10 Placing on the cradle 1-11 Connecting the AC adapter 1-12 ♦ Additional storage 1-13 Installing and removing an SD card 1-13 Installing and...
... features 1-2 Back features 1-4 Side features 1-5 Top features 1-6 Bottom features 1-6 The stylus 1-7 The cradle 1-7 ♦ Setting up MyPal 1-8 Removing and replacing the back cover 1-8 Installing and removing the battery 1-10 Placing on the cradle 1-11 Connecting the AC adapter 1-12 ♦ Additional storage 1-13 Installing and removing an SD card 1-13 Installing and...
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... Wi-Fi LED - Front features Bluetooth LED Wi-Fi LED Power LED LCD touch screen ASUS Launcher button Calendar button Tasks button Contacts button Microphone 4-way Navigation button Launch button • Power LED - Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A730W is truly a good companion wherever you to an AC power source. • Bluetooth LED..., you have everything you need in your sound recording. 1-2 Chapter 1 Powered by changing the backlight settings. • Microphone - steady green when the battery is fully charged and the device is charging; allows you go.
... Wi-Fi LED - Front features Bluetooth LED Wi-Fi LED Power LED LCD touch screen ASUS Launcher button Calendar button Tasks button Contacts button Microphone 4-way Navigation button Launch button • Power LED - Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A730W is truly a good companion wherever you to an AC power source. • Bluetooth LED..., you have everything you need in your sound recording. 1-2 Chapter 1 Powered by changing the backlight settings. • Microphone - steady green when the battery is fully charged and the device is charging; allows you go.
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...selected program, list folders contents, or open a file. - provides protection to remove or replace the main battery. NOTE The back cover is removable, and allows you to section "Setting up MyPal" on a keyboard. - Refer to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the device. • ... instructions. 1-4 Chapter 1 CAUTION! provides additional light when capturing videos or images. While in the ASUS Camcorder interface. You can turn the flash off while in camera preview (ASUS Camera photo/recorder mode), press once to turn the camera flash on, press again to focus and...
...selected program, list folders contents, or open a file. - provides protection to remove or replace the main battery. NOTE The back cover is removable, and allows you to section "Setting up MyPal" on a keyboard. - Refer to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the device. • ... instructions. 1-4 Chapter 1 CAUTION! provides additional light when capturing videos or images. While in the ASUS Camcorder interface. You can turn the flash off while in camera preview (ASUS Camera photo/recorder mode), press once to turn the camera flash on, press again to focus and...
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...! 1-5 Turning off if you press the button quickly. or press once to start recording, release to take a photo shot (Photo capture mode); While in the ASUS Camcorder program, press once to stop recording (Video recorder mode) • Back cover latch - You can only turn the backlight on the power when the... Power button/ Backlight button Camera/Notes/Record button Back cover latch • Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off the backlight saves battery power.
...! 1-5 Turning off if you press the button quickly. or press once to start recording, release to take a photo shot (Photo capture mode); While in the ASUS Camcorder program, press once to stop recording (Video recorder mode) • Back cover latch - You can only turn the backlight on the power when the... Power button/ Backlight button Camera/Notes/Record button Back cover latch • Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off the backlight saves battery power.
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...RESET To install the battery: 1. NOTE Tabs on the battery compartment At this point, the bottom edge of the battery should fit the bottom edge of your device. 1-10 Chapter 1 Battery contacts Battery latch locked NOTE In addition to access the battery compartment. The backup battery contains the original ... on page 1-8 for instructions. Push the battery upward until you hear the battery latch click, indicating that the battery is locked in backup battery. Refer to completely fit it into the compartment. Installing and removing the battery NOTE You need to remove the back cover...
...RESET To install the battery: 1. NOTE Tabs on the battery compartment At this point, the bottom edge of the battery should fit the bottom edge of your device. 1-10 Chapter 1 Battery contacts Battery latch locked NOTE In addition to access the battery compartment. The backup battery contains the original ... on page 1-8 for instructions. Push the battery upward until you hear the battery latch click, indicating that the battery is locked in backup battery. Refer to completely fit it into the compartment. Installing and removing the battery NOTE You need to remove the back cover...
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Match the connectors and carefully insert the device until it from the compartment. Use the stylus to remove it from the battery contacts on the cradle as shown. Placing on the cradle Position the device on the compartment. Push the battery downward to disengage it fits in place. Get started! 1-11 Flip up the upper edge of the battery to push and unlock the battery latch. 2. Battery latch unlocked 3. To remove the battery: 1.
Match the connectors and carefully insert the device until it from the compartment. Use the stylus to remove it from the battery contacts on the cradle as shown. Placing on the cradle Position the device on the compartment. Push the battery downward to disengage it fits in place. Get started! 1-11 Flip up the upper edge of the battery to push and unlock the battery latch. 2. Battery latch unlocked 3. To remove the battery: 1.
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... socket. See page 2-25 on the sync cable adapter. 2. To connect the AC adapter with the cradle: 1. Connect the power plug to charge the battery before using the device for the first time. Connecting the AC adapter IMPORTANT You need to a grounded 1 wall socket. 2 1-12 Chapter 1 Connect the... power cable to the jack on how to display the battery power status. Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable to the connector at the back of the device. 3. Connect the power cable...
... socket. See page 2-25 on the sync cable adapter. 2. To connect the AC adapter with the cradle: 1. Connect the power plug to charge the battery before using the device for the first time. Connecting the AC adapter IMPORTANT You need to a grounded 1 wall socket. 2 1-12 Chapter 1 Connect the... power cable to the jack on how to display the battery power status. Connect the 26-pin device plug of the sync cable to the connector at the back of the device. 3. Connect the power cable...
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... Setting a password 2-18 Changing the screen display orientation 2-19 Changing the screen theme 2-22 Changing the button assignments 2-23 Setting the backlight 2-24 Changing the battery power settings 2-25 Selecting sounds and notifications 2-26 Changing the audio settings 2-27 Changing the system operation settings 2-28 Changing the memory settings 2-30 ♦...
... Setting a password 2-18 Changing the screen display orientation 2-19 Changing the screen theme 2-22 Changing the button assignments 2-23 Setting the backlight 2-24 Changing the battery power settings 2-25 Selecting sounds and notifications 2-26 Changing the audio settings 2-27 Changing the system operation settings 2-28 Changing the memory settings 2-30 ♦...
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Setting the backlight To set the backlight: 1. Tap the Battery Power tab and customize the backlight settings when using AC power. 6. Tap the System tab, then tap the Backlight icon. 3. Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you achieve your desired screen brightness. 4. Tap OK when done. 2-24 Chapter 2 Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the External Power tab and customize the backlight settings when using battery power. 5.
Setting the backlight To set the backlight: 1. Tap the Battery Power tab and customize the backlight settings when using AC power. 6. Tap the System tab, then tap the Backlight icon. 3. Adjust the display brightness by dragging the slider towards Dark or Bright until you achieve your desired screen brightness. 4. Tap OK when done. 2-24 Chapter 2 Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the External Power tab and customize the backlight settings when using battery power. 5.
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You may not change the battery power settings: 1. This screen shows the detected percentages of the remaining battery power. Tap the System tab. 3. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap OK when done. Learn the basics 2-25 Tap the Advanced tab to customize the settings for the battery to display the battery power status. Changing the battery power settings To change the information on this screen. 4. Tap the Power icon to conserve power. 5.
You may not change the battery power settings: 1. This screen shows the detected percentages of the remaining battery power. Tap the System tab. 3. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap OK when done. Learn the basics 2-25 Tap the Advanced tab to customize the settings for the battery to display the battery power status. Changing the battery power settings To change the information on this screen. 4. Tap the Power icon to conserve power. 5.
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This mode has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life. Changing the system operation settings To change the system operation settings: 1. Set to this mode when playing games or playing video. The Standard Mode ... to MP3 audio files or for a normal CPU speed and more stable performance. Set to this mode when listening to Turbo mode may reduce the battery life.
This mode has a lower CPU performance but extends the battery life. Changing the system operation settings To change the system operation settings: 1. Set to this mode when playing games or playing video. The Standard Mode ... to MP3 audio files or for a normal CPU speed and more stable performance. Set to this mode when listening to Turbo mode may reduce the battery life.
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ASUS SmartKeeper The ASUS SmartKeeper is an automatic backup feature that prompts you to launch SmartKeeper. 4. Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the SmartKeeper icon to backup the current system status in a CF card or SD card whenever the remaining battery power reaches a ... a CF card, or an SD card, is enabled • a CF card or SD card in the card slot (64MB free space recommended) • the remaining battery power in its slot. ASUS programs 4-41 Automatic backup Requirements for backup, then tap Apply. 5.
ASUS SmartKeeper The ASUS SmartKeeper is an automatic backup feature that prompts you to launch SmartKeeper. 4. Tap the System tab on the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. Tap , then tap Settings. 2. Tap the SmartKeeper icon to backup the current system status in a CF card or SD card whenever the remaining battery power reaches a ... a CF card, or an SD card, is enabled • a CF card or SD card in the card slot (64MB free space recommended) • the remaining battery power in its slot. ASUS programs 4-41 Automatic backup Requirements for backup, then tap Apply. 5.
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... restore the system status from the ASUSBKUP.SAV file, you will see exactly the same screen, settings, and system configuration as is ON If a low battery status occurs while you confirmed to the ASUSBKUP.SAV file. Back up . Tap OK. See the section "To use (ON) or in use manual ...is capable of performing the automatic backup process whether your device is present in the system main memory are using the device, this message appears, "Battery low! For example, you are editing an Excel file when a battery low status occurs and you are saved as earlier backed up. 4-42 Chapter 4
... restore the system status from the ASUSBKUP.SAV file, you will see exactly the same screen, settings, and system configuration as is ON If a low battery status occurs while you confirmed to the ASUSBKUP.SAV file. Back up . Tap OK. See the section "To use (ON) or in use manual ...is capable of performing the automatic backup process whether your device is present in the system main memory are using the device, this message appears, "Battery low! For example, you are editing an Excel file when a battery low status occurs and you are saved as earlier backed up. 4-42 Chapter 4
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...back to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. The system detected a battery power low status. If automatic backup is found , SmartKeeper backs up to sleep without performing the backup process...card in the CF card or SD card. NOTE If no card is successful The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27... AM. Backup failed! When the device is OFF Whenever a low battery status occurs while the device is flashed on the device, either one of the following messages is in standby ...
...back to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. The system detected a battery power low status. If automatic backup is found , SmartKeeper backs up to sleep without performing the backup process...card in the CF card or SD card. NOTE If no card is successful The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27... AM. Backup failed! When the device is OFF Whenever a low battery status occurs while the device is flashed on the device, either one of the following messages is in standby ...
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If automatic backup failed because the available space in the CF card (or SD card). If automatic backup failed because a system error occurred ASUS programs 4-45 The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. Backup failed! Backup failed! Insufficient space in the CF card/ SD card is not enough to back up the current system status The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. System error.
If automatic backup failed because the available space in the CF card (or SD card). If automatic backup failed because a system error occurred ASUS programs 4-45 The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. Backup failed! Backup failed! Insufficient space in the CF card/ SD card is not enough to back up the current system status The system detected a battery power low status and tried to back up the system status at 2004/06/14, 10:21:27 AM. System error.
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...energy into electrical energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use the Pocket PC in the vicinity of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Check with local codes for possible ...special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use as they may consist of electric shock from other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall...
...energy into electrical energy by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use the Pocket PC in the vicinity of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Check with local codes for possible ...special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use as they may consist of electric shock from other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall...