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MyPal A620BT
User’s Manual
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E1370 First edition V1 July 2003 Copyright © 2003 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 if: (1)
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Contents at a glance This user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently use ® ASUS MyPal A620BT Pocket PC. • Chapter 1 - Get started!.............................................................. 1-1 This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A620BT Pocket PC, how to set and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize you with its many features. • Chapter 2 - Learn the basics ..................................................... 2-1 This chapter will teach you the basic fun
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MyPal A620BT specifications Processor Intel PXA255 400 MHz Software Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Memory 64MB SDRAM (55.2 MB user accessible) 64MB Flash ROM Display 3.5-inch, 240x320 pixels 65,536 colors, Transflective TFT LCD Card slot CompactFlash (CF) Type II slot Connection Bluetooth, FIR/SIR Audio Stereo headphone jack Built-in microphone Built-in speaker Size 125 mm x 76.8 mm x 13.3 mm (L x W x H) 4.92 in. x 3.02 in. x 0.52 in. (L x W x H) Weight Approximately 141g MyPal A620BT package Your pa
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Chapter 1 Get started! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2 Front features........................................................................... 1-2 Left side features ..................................................................... 1-3 Top features ............................................................................. 1-4 Bottom features........................................................................ 1-4 Back features ........
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Introducing MyPal ® The ASUS MyPal A620 is truly a good companion wherever you go. ® Powered by a 400MHz Intel PXA255 processor, equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 64MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the latest Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need in your pocket! Front features Power button/ Record button/ Backlight button Notes button Built-in microphone LCD touch screen Calendar button Contacts button ASUS Launcher button Tasks button Speaker Navigation
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• LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive, or edit data by tapping on it. The screen lumination is increased or decreased by changing the backlight settings. • ASUS Launcher, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts buttons - allow you quick access to commonly used programs. • Navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys and the Enter key on a keyboard. This multifunction button allows you to: - move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up or dow
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Top features Headphone jack CF card slot Stylus • Headphone jack - connects a headphone. • CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card. See list of supported CF cards on page iv. • Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide out the stylus from its compartment. Refer to the description of the stylus on the next page. Bottom features Cradle connector / Power connector Sync cable connector • Cradle connector / Sync cable connector - connects to the 26-pin female co
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Back features CF card slot cover 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 the switch to reset the system. • CF card slot cover - protects the slot connector and the CF card. The stylus The stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions on a standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD touch screen to open programs or execute commands. • Tap. Touch the scr
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The cradle The cradle has three connectors. • Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin connector that matches the connector on the bottom of the device. • USB connector - synchronizes the device with your PC. NOTE The USB cable/connector is not detachable from the back of the cradle. • Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter. This connector is located at the back side of the cradle. USB connector Device connector Power connector 1-6 Chapter 1
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Setting up MyPal Placing on the cradle Position the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors and carefully insert the device until it fits in place. Connecting the AC adapter • Connect the AC adapter cable to the connector at the back of the cradle. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. See Figure 1. • If you are not using the cradle, connect the AC adapter cable directly to the power connector at the bottom of the device. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.
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Installing and removing a CF card The CF card slot on your device supports several types of CF card. Refer to the list of supported cards under “Optional Accessories” on page iv of this manual. Install a CF card for additional storage, or if you wish to use the ASUS backup features. To install a CF card: 1. Locate the card side with the 50-pin female connector and insert into the slot. The label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s name) face down, and the bar code/serial number s
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To remove a CF card: 1. Remove the CF card slot cover by pushing on the dent on the surface, and sliding the cover outward. Dent on the cover surface 1 2. Slide out the CF card. 2 3. Replace the cover back into the slot. 3 Get started! 1-9
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Charging the battery Your device includes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. You must charge the battery before using the device the first time. The battery starts charging as soon as you connect the AC adapter to a power source. Use the AC adapter to plug your device to a power source whenever possible, especially when you are using a modem or other peripherals, using the device backlight, connecting to a PC, or letting notification light flash for extended time periods. To display the power s
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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 can display the Today screen by tapping the icon. Then from the Navigation bar, tap 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 switch to a p
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Start menu From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and Help topics. To display the Start menu, tap the icon from the top of the screen. Tap to open a recently used program Tap to open a program Tap to open the Programs menu Tap to open the Settings menu Tap to display the Help topics Icon Program Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and your desktop computer. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts Keep track o
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Command bar At the bottom of the screen is the Command bar. You can use the menus and buttons on the Command bar to perform tasks in programs. NOTE The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you are using. Tap to select menu Tap to select Tap to display commands button commands the input panel Pop-up menus With the pop-up menus, you can easily choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in Tasks to delete, copy, or beam a task. The actions in the pop-up menus
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The pop-up menus are also available in most other programs in your device. The pop-up menu items vary depending on the program or application. For example, the File Explorer pop-up menu includes more items than in Tasks. Tap outside the pop-up menu to close it without performing an action Tap the action that you wish to perform Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appears 1-14 Chapter 1
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Chapter 2 Learn the basics ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Entering information ............................................ 2-2 Entering text using the Input Panel .......................................... 2-2 Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-5 Drawing on the screen ............................................................. 2-8 Recording a message .............................................................. 2-9 Using a preset message ......................
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Entering information You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways. • Use the input panel to enter text using the soft keyboard or the Letter Recognizer • 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 Input Panel Use the Input Panel to enter information in
