MyPal A620BT User’s Manual
E1370 Revised edition V2 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”).
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 .....................................................
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.
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 ........................
Introducing MyPal The ASUS® MyPal A620 is truly a good companion wherever you go.
• • • 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 icon. Then from the Navigation bar, tap tapping the 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.
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 1-12 Program Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and your desktop computer. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests.
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 commands Tap to select button commands Tap to display 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 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.
