Asus MyPal A716 Quick Start Manual
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Getting to know MyPal
Left side
Right side
Enter button
Back button
Infrared (IR) port
Reset switch
Next button
Power connector
Battery latch
Cradle connector /
Sync cable connector
Built-in microphone
CF card slot
CF card eject button
Stylus
Headphone jack
SD card slot
Front features
Back features
Side features
Top features
Bottom features
NOTE: The external
(main) battery is not
installed in the device
when shipped. To install
the battery, position it as
shown then slide upward
until it fits in place. To
secure the battery, use
the stylus to slide the
battery latch hole toward
the locked icon.
External battery
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
Setting up MyPal
When using the cradle, position the device
with the cradle connector aligned to the
device connector on the cradle.
Connect the AC adapter cable to the
connector at the back of the cradle.
Connect the power plug to a
grounded power source.
Charging status LED
Blinks green when battery is charging
Steady green when battery is fully charged
Connect the AC adapter cable to the connector at the
bottom of the device.
Connect the power plug to a grounded power source.
Note that the charging status LED blinks green.
1
2a
2b
Device connector
Cradle connector/ Sync cable connector
Use the Companion CD to install the Microsoft® ActiveSync® on your desktop
computer. ActiveSync is already installed on your device.
NOTE
Do not connect your device to your computer until you have installed
ActiveSync.
When using the cradle, connect
the flat plug of the USB sync
cable to the connector at the
back of the cradle.
Connect the USB plug to a USB
port on your computer.
Connect the AC adapter.
Connect the flat plug of the USB
sync cable to the connector at
the bottom of the device.
Connect the USB plug to a USB
port on your computer.
Upon connection, your
device is automatically
synchronized with your
computer.
Synchronization status on
MyPal
Connection status
Tap to connect and
synchronize
Tap to stop
synchronization
Synchronization status
Tap to synchronize via IR or
change synchronization settings
Synchronization status
on your computer
A
B
Pocket PC Software
Your device bundles the Pocket PC 2003 which includes several applications such
as Microsoft® Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger,
Windows® Media Player, and Microsoft® Reader.
Today screen
The Today screen appears when you turn on your device. The Today screen gives
you a summary of the important information for the day. Tap any of the listed items
with the stylus to display the details.
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 switch
to a program
Tap to set up or change network or modem connections
Tap to change volume or mute all sounds
Tap to display the date, time,
and your next appointment
Tap to change the date and time
Your day at a glance
Tap to display the Bluetooth menu
Tap to create a new item
Tap to view PC connection status
Tap to display the Wireless LAN menu
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
Refer to the following sources of additional information for the ASUS MyPal A716
Operation
MyPal A716 user’s manual
Online Help
Windows Pocket PC Help (on your device)
ActiveSync Help (on your computer)
Web sites and technical support
Technical support:
+886-2-2894-3447 ext. 7122
Support Fax:
+886-2-2890-7698
Support e-mail:
[email protected]
Web site:
www.asus.com.tw
Online forum:
www.asusnetq.com.tw
Software download:
download.asus.com.tw
Electronic magazine: www.asusmag.com.tw
Pocket PC web site: www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc
Use any one of the following ways to enter information on your device
•
Typing
Tap the arrow on the lower right corner of the screen, select Keyboard.
•
Writing
Tap the Pen button on the command bar, use the stylus to write.
•
Drawing
Tap the Pen button on the command bar, use the stylus to draw.
•
Recording
Press the Record button on the side of the device, or tap the Record button on
the recording toolbar.
Writing
Drawing
Typing
Recording
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