Asus MyPal A716 User manual
MyPal A716
User’s manual
ii
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First edition V1
February 2004
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Contents at a glance
This user’s manual contains the information you need to efficiently use
ASUS
®
MyPal A716 Pocket PC.
•Chapter 1 - Get started!.............................................................. 1-1
This chapter introduces the ASUS MyPal A716 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 functions in MyPal A716. You will
learn how to enter, find, and organize information, customize the
device, and use the bundled ASUS utilities.
•Chapter 3 - Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
........................................... 3-1
This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
to
synchronize your device with your desktop computer.
•Chapter 4 - Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook ..................................... 4-1
This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft
®
Pocket Outlook
Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Inbox.
•Chapter 5 - Companion programs............................................. 5-1
This chapter includes information on Pocket Word, Pocket Excel,
MSN Messenger, Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, and
Microsoft Reader.
•Chapter 6 - Pocket Internet Explorer......................................... 6-1
This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer,
Mobile Favorites folder, and AvantGo interactive service.
•Chapter 7 - Get connected......................................................... 7-1
This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet,
and for transferring data using infrared (IR).
•Chapter 8 - Bluetooth
®...................................................................................................
8-1
This chapter provides information on using the Bluetooth feature
built-in the device.
•Chapter 9 - Wireless LAN........................................................... 9-1
This chapter provides information on launching and using the
Wireless LAN feature of your device.
•Appendix - Notices.....................................................................A-1
This part includes the safety notices and regulations.
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MyPal A716 specifications
MyPal A716 package
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.
** English version keyboard. Visit theASUS website to check the availability of other language version keyboards.
Standard package contents
• ASUS MyPal A716
• USB cradle
• USB sync cable
• AC adapter/power cord
Input: 100V~240V
Output: 5V 2.4A 10W
• Stylus
• Microsoft Companion CD
• Bonus CD
• User’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card
Optional accessories
• Stylus
• Car charger
• Foldable keyboard**
• Leather handheld case
• Traveling USB sync cable
• AC adapter/power cord (UL/CEE/UK/SAA/CCEE)
• GPS mouse
• CF GPS card
• CF FM radio card
• CF camera card
• Bluetooth GPS
• 3000 mAH Lithium Ion battery
Processor
Operating system
Memory
Display
Removable battery
Card slot
Connection
Audio
Size
Weight
Intel
®
PXA255 400 MHz
Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile™ 2003
64MB Flash
64MB SDRAM
(55MB /53MB user accessible for Western/
Eastern languages, respectively)
3.5-inch, brilliant transflective TFT LCD
65,536 colors, 240x320 resolution
1500 mAH Lithium Ion
Up to 19-hour battery life*
CF card slot, SD card slot
Wireless LAN (802.11b)
Bluetooth
®
FIR: 4Mbps, SIR: 115.2Kbps
3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in microphone and speaker
138mm x 78mm x 17.6mm (L x W x H)
5.43in. x 3.07in. x 0.69in. (L x W x H)
197g
* According to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life Test
Get started!
1-1
Chapter 1
Get started!
♦♦
♦♦
♦Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2
Front features........................................................................... 1-2
Side features............................................................................ 1-4
Top features ............................................................................. 1-5
Bottom features........................................................................ 1-5
Back features ........................................................................... 1-6
The stylus................................................................................. 1-7
The cradle ................................................................................ 1-7
♦♦
♦♦
♦Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-8
Placing on the cradle ............................................................... 1-8
Connecting the AC adapter...................................................... 1-8
Charging the battery ................................................................ 1-9
Activating MyPal ...................................................................... 1-9
♦♦
♦♦
♦Basic screens on MyPal..................................... 1-10
Today screen.......................................................................... 1-10
Start menu ..............................................................................1-11
Command bar ........................................................................ 1-12
Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-12
♦♦
♦♦
♦Additional storage .............................................. 1-14
Installing and removing an SD card ....................................... 1-14
Installing and removing a CF card ......................................... 1-15
1-2
Chapter 1
Introducing MyPal
The ASUS
®
MyPal A716 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 Microsoft
®
Windows
Mobile
®
2003 plus a host of useful utilities, you have everything you need
in your pocket!
Front features
•Power LED - blinks green when the battery is charging; steady green
when the battery is fully charged and the device is connected to an AC
power source.
•Bluetooth/Wireless LAN LED - lights up blue when either Bluetooth™
or Wireless LAN feature is ON.
•Wireless antenna - allows you to obtain signal and use the wireless LAN
feature.
LCD touch screen
Navigation button
Tasks button
Contacts button
ASUS Launcher button
Calendar button
Speaker
Power button/
Backlight button
Wireless antenna
Bluetooth/Wireless LAN LED
Power LED
Get started!
1-3
•Power/Backlight button - turns the device power on or off if you press
the button quickly. Pressing and holding the button for a few seconds
turns the backlight on or off. Turning off the backlight saves battery
power.
NOTE Press this button and the Tasks button simultaneously if you
wish to launch the Align Screen function.
•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 down
- launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file by
pressing the center of the button
•Speaker - allows you to hear alarms and other sound outputs from the
device.
1-4
Chapter 1
Side features
•Power connector - connects the AC adapter cable. Use this connector if
you wish to use AC power without the cradle.
•Enter button - executes the selected application icon or command.
•Back button - selects the previous application icon or command. This
button functions like the left arrow on the navigation button.
•Next button - selects the next application icon or command. This button
functions like the right arrow on the navigation button.
•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.
•Infrared (IR) port - allows you to copy or send data to another device
that has an IR port.
•Battery latch - secures the battery to the unit.
Left side Right side
Enter button
Back button
Infrared (IR) port
Reset switch
Next button
Power connector
Battery latch
Get started!
1-5
Top features
Bottom features
•CF card eject button - releases the CF card from the slot.
•CF card slot - accommodates a CompactFlash (CF) card.
•Headphone jack - connects a headphone.
•SD card slot - accommodates an SD card.
•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.
•Cradle connector / Sync cable connector - connects to the 26-pin
female connector on the cradle. If you are not using the cradle, connect
the 26-pin USB sync cable directly to this connector to synchronize your
device with your computer.
•Built-in microphone - magnifies your sound recording.
Cradle connector /
Sync cable connector Built-in microphone
Stylus
CF card slot
Headphone jack SD card slot
CF card eject button
1-6
Chapter 1
Back features
The device has a removable external battery secured by a latch. If you
wish to remove the battery, use the stylus to slide the latch toward the
unlocked icon, then slide the battery downward.
Without the battery, the back of the device
appears as shown.
In addition to the external battery, the
device includes a built-in backup battery.
The backup battery contains a copy of
your operating system settings.
The backup battery has an ON/OFF
switch. The default setting is ON for
normal operation. Slide the switch to OFF
only if you wish perform a hardware reset.
CAUTION! A hardware reset erases all of
your data!
NOTE As a precaution, the power button is automatically disabled
when you unlock the battery latch. You may only turn on the
power when the battery is securely locked to the unit.
External battery
Locked icon
Unlocked icon
Battery latch
Switch for backup battery
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