ASUSTeK Computer A620BT Bluetooth Pocket PC User Manual manual 1

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MyPal A620BTUser’s Manual
iiCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may bereproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into anylanguage in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser forbackup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.(“ASUS”).Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified oraltered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2)the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHEREXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESOR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BELIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USEOR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEENADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT ORERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHEDFOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIMEWITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS.ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS ORINACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTSAND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.Microsoft, Activesync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, and the Windows logo are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or inother countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Lincensing, Inc., awholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.E1370Revised edition V2July 2003
iiiContents at a glanceThis user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently useASUS® MyPal A620BT Pocket PC.•Chapter 1 - Get started!.............................................................. 1-1This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A620BT Pocket PC, how toset and power it up, and basic screens that will familiarize you withits many features.•Chapter 2 - Learn the basics ..................................................... 2-1This chapter will teach you the basic functions in MyPal A620BT. Youwill learn how to enter, find, and organize information, customize thedevice, and use the bundled ASUS utilities.•Chapter 3 - Microsoft® ActiveSync®........................................... 3-1This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft® ActiveSync® tosynchronize your device with your desktop computer.•Chapter 4 - Microsoft® Pocket Outlook ..................................... 4-1This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft® Pocket OutlookCalendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Inbox.•Chapter 5 - Companion programs............................................. 5-1This chapter includes information on Pocket Word, Pocket Excel,MSN Messenger, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, andMicrosoft Reader.•Chapter 6 - Pocket Internet Explorer ......................................... 6-1This chapter gives information and procedures on using PocketInternet Explorer, Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactiveservice.•Chapter 7 - Get connected ......................................................... 7-1This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet,and for transferring data using infrared (IR).•Chapter 8 - Bluetooth™............................................................. 8-1This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth featurebuilt-in the device.•Appendix - Notices..................................................................... A-1This part includes the safety notices and regulations.
ivMyPal A620BT specificationsMyPal A620BT packageYour package includes several accessories for the Pocket PC. Afterunpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that theyare in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact yourdealer or retailer immediately.ProcessorSoftwareMemoryDisplayCard slotConnectionAudioSizeWeightIntel PXA255 400 MHzMicrosoft Pocket PC 200364MB SDRAM (55.2 MB user accessible)64MB Flash ROM3.5-inch, 240x320 pixels65,536 colors, Transflective TFT LCDCompactFlash (CF) Type II slotBluetooth, FIR/SIRStereo headphone jackBuilt-in microphoneBuilt-in speaker125 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)Approximately 141g* English version keyboard. Visit the ASUS website to check the availability of other language version keyboards.Standard package contents• ASUS MyPal A620BT• USB cradle with sync cable• AC adapter Input: 100V~240V Output: 5V 2A 10W• Stylus• Microsoft Companion CD• Bonus CD (optional)• User’s Manual• Quick Start Guide• Warranty cardOptional accessories• Stylus• Car charger• Foldable keyboard*• Leather handheld case• Leather waist case• Traveling USB sync cable• Cradle with cable• AC adapter with plug (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE)• GPS mouse• CF GPS card• CF wireless LAN card• CF LAN card• CF modem card• CF camera card• CF VGA card• CF FM radio card• CF GPRS card• Bluetooth dongle• Bluetooth GPS• Bluetooth earphone
Get started!1-1Chapter 1Get started!♦♦♦♦♦Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2Front features........................................................................... 1-2Left side features ..................................................................... 1-3Top features ............................................................................. 1-4Bottom features........................................................................ 1-4Back features ........................................................................... 1-5The stylus................................................................................. 1-5The cradle ................................................................................ 1-6♦♦♦♦♦Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-7Placing on the cradle ............................................................... 1-7Connecting the AC adapter ...................................................... 1-7Installing and removing a CF card ........................................... 1-8Charging the battery .............................................................. 1-10Activating MyPal .................................................................... 1-10♦♦♦♦♦Basic screens on MyPal......................................1-11Today screen ...........................................................................1-11Start menu ............................................................................. 1-12Command bar ........................................................................ 1-13Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-13
1-2Chapter 1Introducing MyPalThe ASUS® MyPal A620 is truly a good companion wherever you go.Powered by a 400MHz Intel® PXA255 processor, equipped with 64MBSDRAM and 64MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the latest MicrosoftPocket PC 2003 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything youneed in your pocket!Front features•Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you pressthe button quickly. Pressing and holding the button for a few secondsturns the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves batterypower.NOTE Press this button and the Tasks button simultaneously if youwish to launch the Align Screen function.•Record/Notes button - allows you to record sounds and save them asfiles if you press and hold the button, or launches the Notes programwhen pressed once.•Built-in microphone - magnifies your sound recording.LCD touch screenNavigation buttonTasks buttonContacts buttonASUS Launcher buttonCalendar buttonSpeakerPower button/Backlight button Record button/Notes buttonBuilt-in microphone
Get started!1-3Left side features•Charging status LED - lights up orange when the battery is charging;lights up green when the battery is fully charged.•Dual-function LEDBluetooth LED (blue) - blinks blue when Bluetooth is ON;does not light up when Bluetooth is OFF.System notification LED (red) - blinks red to notify you of ascheduled event•Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another devicewith an IR port.•LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive, or edit databy tapping on it. The screen lumination is increased or decreased bychanging the backlight settings.•ASUS Launcher, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts buttons - allow youquick access to commonly used programs.•Navigation button - functions like the four arrow keys and the Enter keyon a keyboard. This multifunction button allows you to:- move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu byscrolling up or down- launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file bypressing the center of the button•Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from thedevice.Charging status LEDBluetooth LED (blue);System notification LED (red)Infrared (IR) port
1-4Chapter 1Top featuresBottom features•Headphone jack - connects a headphone.•CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card. See list ofsupported CF cards on page iv.•Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD touch screen. Slide outthe stylus from its compartment. Refer to the description of the stylus onthe next page.•Cradle connector / Sync cable connector - connects to the 26-pinfemale connector on the cradle. If you are not using the cradle, connectthe 26-pin USB sync cable directly to this connector to synchronize yourdevice with your computer.•Power connector - connects the AC adapter cable. Use this connector ifyou wish to use AC power without the cradle.Cradle connector /Sync cable connector Power connectorStylusCF card slotHeadphone jack
Get started!1-5•Reset switch - allows you to perform a soft reset in case the devicemalfunctions, or when an application hangs. Press the tip of the stylus onthe switch to reset the system.•CF card slot cover - protects the slot connector and the CF card.Back featuresThe stylusThe stylus functions on a Pocket PC the same way a mouse functions ona standard PC. Use the stylus to tap or drag on the LCD touch screen toopen programs or execute commands.•Tap. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open programs and selectoptions.•Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to selecttext and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.•Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actionsavailable for that item. On the displayed pop-up menu, tap the action thatyou want to perform.StylusReset switchCF card slot cover
1-6Chapter 1The cradleThe cradle has three connectors.•Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin connectorthat 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 ofthe cradle.•Power connector - connects the bundled AC adapter. This connector islocated at the back side of the cradle.Device connectorUSB connectorPower connector
Get started!1-7Setting up MyPalPlacing on the cradlePosition the device on the cradle as shown. Match the connectors andcarefully 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 tothe power connector at the bottom of the device. Connect the power plugto a grounded wall socket. See Figure 2.Figure 1 Figure 2
1-8Chapter 1Installing and removing a CF cardThe CF card slot on your device supports several types of CF card. Referto the list of supported cards under “Optional Accessories” on page iv ofthis manual.Install a CF card for additional storage, or if you wish to use the ASUSbackup features.To install a CF card:1. Locate the card side with the 50-pin female connector and insert intothe slot. The label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’sname) face down, and the bar code/serial number side face up.NOTE A CF card fits only in one orientation, and slides smoothly intothe slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the CF card intothe slot!2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properlyinstalled, the CF card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.1Bar code/Serial number sideLabel side/Manufacturer’s name2
Get started!1-9To remove a CF card:1. Remove the CF card slot cover by pushing on the dent on the surface,and sliding the cover outward.2. Slide out the CF card.3. Replace the cover back into the slot.Dent on the cover surface123
1-10Chapter 1Charging the batteryYour device includes a rechargeable LithiumIon battery. You must charge the batterybefore using the device the first time. Thebattery starts charging as soon as youconnect the AC adapter to a power source.Use the AC adapter to plug your device to apower source whenever possible, especiallywhen you are using a modem or otherperipherals, using the device backlight,connecting to a PC, or letting notificationlight flash for extended time periods.To display the power status, tap ,Settings, System tab, and the Power icon.Activating MyPalIt is important that you properly calibrate and activate your device beforeusing it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text andselecting menus.Follow these steps to calibrate and activate MyPal.1. Press the power button.2. Use the stylus to tap the LCD touch screen to start the calibration andactivation.3. At the prompt to align the screen, tap the center of the cross wheneverthe travelling cross stops on the screen. You may have to do this stepseveral times to properly calibrate.4. When done with the screen calibration, follow the screen instructions tocomplete the activation.•at the “Stylus” screen, tap Next to continue.•at the “Pop-up menus” screens, perform the indicated operations.•at the “Congratulations” screen, tap Next to continue.•at the “Location” screen, select your time zone and tap Next tocontinue.•at the “Completion” screen, tap the screen to continue.5. When the Today screen appears, MyPal is ready to use. Proceed tothe next section for information on the basic screens on your device.
Get started!1-11Basic screens on MyPalToday screenNormally, the Today screen appears when you turn on your device for thefirst time each day.NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displaysanother program, you can display the Today screen bytapping the icon. Then from the Navigation bar, tapToday.As shown in the sample below, the Today screen lets you see at a glancethe summary of the important information for the day.From the Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus todisplay the details. See “Chapter 2: Learn the basics” to learn how tomodify the current tasks or activities, or to add new items or information.Tap to switchto a programTap to set up or change network or modem connectionsTap to change volume or mute all soundsTap to display the date, time,and your next appointmentTap to change the date and timeYour day at a glanceTap to display the Bluetooth menuTap to create a new itemTap to view PC connection status
1-12Chapter 1Start menuFrom 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.Icon Program DescriptionActiveSync Synchronize information between yourdevice and your desktop computer.Calendar Keep track of your appointments and createmeeting requests.Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues.Inbox Send and receive e-mail messages.Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites, and downloadnew programs and files from the Internet.Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings,and recordings.Tasks Keep track of your tasks.Programs Tap to see additional programs installed inyour device.Settings Tap to see items that you can customize oradjust to your preference.Find Tap to find data in your device.Help Tap to see the Help contents.Tap to open a recently used programTap to open a programTap to open the Programs menuTap to open the Settings menuTap to display the Help topics
Get started!1-13Command barAt the bottom of the screen is the Command bar. You can use the menusand buttons on the Command bar to perform tasks in programs.NOTE The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs youare using.Tap to select menucommands Tap to selectbutton commands Tap to displaythe input panelPop-up menusWith 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, orbeam a task. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program toprogram. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the itemthat you wish to perform action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus,and tap the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menuwithout performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appearsTap the action that you wish to performTap outside the pop-up menu to close itwithout performing an action
1-14Chapter 1Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appearsTap the action that you wish to performTap outside the pop-up menu to close itwithout performing an actionThe pop-up menus are also available in most other programs in yourdevice. The pop-up menu items vary depending on the program orapplication. For example, the File Explorer pop-up menu includes moreitems than in Tasks.

Navigation menu