ASUSTeK Computer A620BT Users Manual

MyPal A620BT

User’s Manual

E1370
Revised edition V2
July 2003

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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 functions in MyPal A620BT. You
will learn how to enter, find, and organize information, customize the
device, and use the bundled ASUS utilities.

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• Chapter 3 - Microsoft

This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft
synchronize your device with your desktop computer.

ActiveSync®........................................... 3-1

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ActiveSync® to

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• Chapter 4 - Microsoft

This chapter details the procedures for the Microsoft

Pocket Outlook ..................................... 4-1

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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 and procedures 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.

• Appendix - Notices.....................................................................A-1

This part includes the safety notices and regulations.

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MyPal A620BT specifications

Processor
Software
Memory

Display

Card slot
Connection
Audio

Size

Weight

Intel PXA255 400 MHz
Microsoft Pocket PC 2003
64MB SDRAM

64MB Flash ROM

3.5-inch, 240x320 pixels
65,536 colors, Transflective TFT LCD

CompactFlash (CF) Type II slot
Bluetooth, FIR/SIR
Stereo headphone jack

Built-in microphone
Built-in speaker

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)
Approximately 141g

(55.2 MB user accessible)

MyPal A620BT 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.

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 card

Optional 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

* English version keyboard. Visit the ASUS website to check the availability of other language version keyboards.

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Chapter 1

Get started!

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♦ Introducing MyPal ................................................ 1-2

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Front features........................................................................... 1-2

Left side features ..................................................................... 1-3

Top features ............................................................................. 1-4

Bottom features........................................................................ 1-4

Back features ........................................................................... 1-5

The stylus................................................................................. 1-5

The cradle ................................................................................ 1-6

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♦ Setting up MyPal................................................... 1-7

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Placing on the cradle ............................................................... 1-7

Connecting the AC adapter...................................................... 1-7

Installing and removing a CF card ........................................... 1-8

Charging the battery .............................................................. 1-10

Activating MyPal .................................................................... 1-10

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♦ Basic screens on MyPal......................................1-11

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Today screen...........................................................................1-11

Start menu ............................................................................. 1-12

Command bar ........................................................................ 1-13

Pop-up menus........................................................................ 1-13

Get started!

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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

Calendar button

ASUS Launcher button

Power button/
Backlight button

Record button/
Notes button

Built-in microphone

LCD touch screen

Contacts button
Tasks button

Speaker

Navigation button

• 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.

• Record/Notes button - allows you to record sounds and save them as
files if you press and hold the button, or launches the Notes program
when pressed once.

• Built-in microphone - magnifies your sound recording.

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Chapter 1