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MyPal Pocket PC
A626/A686/A696
User Manual
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E2775 First Edition September 2006 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”). Product warranty or service will not be extended i
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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
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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 .......
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MyPal A626/A686/A696 specifications A626 A686 A696 ® Processor Intel XScale™ ® Intel XScale™ Processor, 312MHz Processor, 416MHz ® Operating Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 5.0 (Pocket PC) system Memory 256MB Flash 128MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM ROM, 64MB SDRAM Display 3.5-inch, brilliant TFT LCD 65,000 Full-color, 16-bit display QVGA, 240x320 resolution Touch Pad Support Anti-glare technology Battery 1200 mAh removable/rechargeable Li-ion battery Expansion slot One slot-SD car
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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 • ASUS MyPal A626/A686/A696 Pocket PC • USB travel sync cable • AC adapter ® ® • Microsoft Companion CD: includes Microsoft Outlook ® ® 2002 and Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 • Stylus • Protection case • Removable/ recharge
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MyPal ® The ASUS MyPal A626/A686/A696 is truly a good companion wherever you go. Powered by a 416MHz(MyPal A696) or 312MHz(MyPal A686/ ® A626) Intel XScale processor, equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 256MB Flash ROM (MyPal A696) or 128MB Flash ROM (MyPal A626/A686), and ® ® bundled with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! MyPal A626/A696 comes with additional Wi-Fi feature that allow
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• 4-way navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys on a keyboard. This button allows you to move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up or down, left or right. ® If ASUS MyPal is bundled with GPS map software, you may use the buttons to zoom in, zoom out and adjust the volume. • Launch button - functions like the enter/return key on a keyboard. Press once to launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file. • Contacts button - opens
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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. 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
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SD card slot (SD/SDIO/MMC) Power button NOTE To shutdown the device, press the Power button for about four seconds then tap Yes. All open files will be unsaved. Bottom features Stylus Infrared (IR) Port Reset switch • 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 suc
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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. Installing and removing the battery 2 1 3 4 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, s
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1 2 USB sync cable AC adapter/ Power cable NOTE The battery can not be charged via old typed PC or notebooks with 100mAh USB charging. 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” in Chapter 2 on how to display the battery power status. Setting up GPS (MyPal A696/A686 only) To use the GPS car kit: NOTE For optimal GPS signal performance, we recommend tha
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NOTE Remove the car holder and take the device with you when you leave the car. Gently bend the gooseneck when adjusting the 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. Additional storage MyPal A626/A686/A696 comes with the standard SD card slot. The SD card slot can be inserted with SD or MMC memory cards. It also supports SDIO cards of various functi
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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. Power button 2. The Welcome screen appears when you turn on the device for the first time, or after performing a clean reset. Tap anywhere on the screen to continue. NOTE To perform a clean reset, refer to the description on page 4. NOTE The default scr
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Basic screens on MyPal Today screen Normally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the first time each day. 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. Tap to set up or change network or modem connections Tap to adjust the volume or mute all sounds T
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Start menu From the Start menu, you can select Tap to open a program programs, settings, and Tap to open a recently help topics. used program Tap to open the Programs menu To display the Start Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help topics menu, tap the icon from the top of the screen. 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 o
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Chapter 2 Basics Viewing system information Your device allows you to easily display the built-in specifications. NOTE You cannot change the information you see in the system information screens. To display the system information: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > System Information icon 2. To display the device specifications, tap Device 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
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To type with the soft keyboard: 1. Tap > Keyboard. 2. Tap the keys on the on-screen keyboard with the stylus to enter information. Select an Tap to show or hide the input panel input method Tap to display the input method options 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
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To use Block Recognizer: With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those used on other devices. 1. Tap > Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter within the writing area. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. For instructions and a demonstration on using the Block Recognizer, tap next to the writing area. To use Transcriber: With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen as you wou
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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 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 2. The screen displays a blank space with lines to help you write. 3. Write your text. NOTE Some programs that ac
