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Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series Reference Guide
First Edition May 2002
Part Number 278853-001
Contents
1Getting Acquainted
What is in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
To use your Compaq iPAQ™ Pocket PC H3900 Series most
effectively, start by learning how to:
■Register your iPAQ Pocket PC
■Charge your iPAQ Pocket PC
■Navigate through the interface
■Enter information
Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files
in RAM and the clock, you need to recharge the battery regularly.
Keep the iPA Q Pocket PC connected to the uni v ersal cradle or the
AC adapter while you are at your desk. The best policy is to k eep
the iP AQ Pocket PC connected to your computer when working at
your desk and carry your AC adapter and DC adapter plug with
you when traveling. Your iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with a
charge on the battery. You may want to ensure that it is fully
charged before synchronizing.
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install
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on your iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory, you will need to
reinstall them if the battery completely discharges.
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What is in the Box?
Your iPAQ Pocket PC ships with:
1Extra stylus
2 iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 series
3Protective cover pack
4Universal cradle for both USB and serial connections with tether
5AC adapter
6DC adapter plug
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The package also includes:
■The Getting Started Guide
■Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD which contains:
❏Microsoft® ActiveSync 3.5 software
❏Add-on software and applications
❏Detailed eBook guide, which you can copy to your
iPAQ Pocket PC
❏Interactive reference guide
❏Comprehensive printable reference guide in .pdf format
If items are missing, contact Customer Support at the numbers
provided in the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet.
Top Panel
1. StereoHeadphone Jack
2. Microphone
3. Infrared/Universal Remote Port:
beams information with other mobile
devices
4. Stylus:pushtoeject,pushtolock
5. Secure Digital Expansion Slot:holdsa
Secure Digital (SD) card
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Front Panel
1. Stylus:pushtoeject,pushtolock
2. Power Indicator: amber flash = charging;
amber solid = charged; green = alarm
3. Power Button
4. Speaker: alarms, recordings
5. Color Display
6. Programmable Application Buttons 1-4
(left to right): default setting for button 1 is
Calendar, button 2 is Contacts, button 3 is
Inbox, button 4 is iPAQTask
7. Navigation Button: scroll through a list
8. Record/Application Button
9. Light sensor: adjusts backlight
10. StereoHeadphone Jack
11. Active Bluetooth Indicator: flashes when
Bluetooth radio is on (Bluetooth models
only)
12. Microphone
Bottom Panel
1. Charging/Communications Port:
connect to universal cradle, USB, or
serial cable
2. Unit Reset Switch: reset with stylus
3. ExpansionPack Connector: connectto
an optional Expansion Pack
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Register Device
You can receive the latest information on your iPAQ Pocket PC
as well as special offers on iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and
software by mailing the Register Now card included in the
shipping box (North America units only).
Know Your Charging Options
Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain the
clock and RAM, you need to recharge the battery regularly.
You can use the universal cradle or AC adapter to charge your
iPAQ Pocket PC.
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install
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on your iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory (RAM), you will need
to reinstall them if the battery completely discharges.
Charge with the universal cradle
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You can charge your iPAQ Pocket PC with the universal cradle.
Use the universal cradle to:
■Synchronize with your computer
■Recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack, if you
have purchased one (for example, recharge the battery of the
Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack)
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1. Plug the AC adapter of the universal cradle into an outlet.
2. Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal
cradle and push firmly.
The amber charge light blinks when your iPAQ Pocket PC is
✎
recharging the battery.
The amber charge light is solid (nonblinking) when the battery is
fully charged.
3. Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 opens on your computer and
recognizes your iPAQ Pocket PC.
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Charge with the AC Adapter
You can charge your iPAQ Pocket PC using the AC adapter. If
you purchased an optional expansion pack, you can use the AC
adapter to recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack (for
example, recharge the battery of the Dual-Slot PC Card
Expansion Pack).
The standard adapter works in any household outlet. You can also
purchase one that works in your car’ s cigarette lighter or a 12-volt
power outlet.
CAUTION: Use only Compaq recommended AC adapters.
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1. Locate the AC adapter.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an outlet.
3. Insert the DC adapter plug into the bottom of your iPAQ
Pocket PC.
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4. Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug.
Adjust the standby setting
You can preserve battery time by adjusting the standby setting.
During standby, the unit turns off so very little power is being
consumed. This helps to preserve programs and data stored in
the RAM.
It is recommended that you select a lower standby period if you
use the Pocket PC for extended periods of time. A lower standby
period increases the usable battery time.
On the other hand, it is recommended that you select a higher
standby period if you leave your Pocket PC off for extended
periods of time without re-charging it. A higher standby period
decreases the usable battery time and allocates it for standby
usage.
For more information on using the Standby Setting, tap Help
from the Start menu.
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1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System.
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3. Tap the Power icon.
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4. Tap Standby.
5. Drag the pointer to adjust the standby period.
A lower standby period setting increases the usable battery time.
✎
A higher standby period setting decreases the usable battery time
and increases the standby power to help preserve programs and
data in the RAM.
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Change the backlight settings
You may want to change the backlight settings to conserve more
battery power.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System.
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3. Tap Backlight.
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4. Select the backlight settings.
Changing the Backlight Settings
On the...Select when to use the...
Battery Power tabBacklight on battery power.
External Power tabBacklight on external power.
Brightness tabAppropriate level of backlight.
Slide the bar to the lowest level to conserve the
most power.
Customize Settings
You can navigate through the iPAQ Pocket PC interface in
three ways:
■Tap
■Tap and hold
■Press application buttons
Tap the screen with the pointed tip of your stylus to open
applications and make selections. For example, tap the Start
menu to see a list of applications available.
Tap and hold an area on the screen to see a pop-up menu.
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Press an application button on the front panel to quickly turn on
the screen and open your Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, or iTask, if
you have not changed the default settings to the buttons.
Realign the screen
When you turn on the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first
time, you are guided through the alignment process. Realign your
screen if:
■The iPAQ Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps
■You performed a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System.
3. Tap the Screen icon.
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4. Tap the Align Screen button.
5. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise when
you tap the cross-hair object.
6. Tap OK.
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Open applications
Most applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC are only two taps
away from any screen. Open any application on your iPAQ
Pocket PC from the Start menu.
Hint:Open an application by assigning it to an application
button.
1. Tap Start or the Microsoft logo.
2. Tap Programs.
3. Tap the application title or icon.
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Minimize applications
From the application you would like to minimize, tap the x.
Close applications
Applications should close automatically as you open new
applications. Howev er , if your iPA Q Pock et PC is running slowly,
you can manually close applications.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System.
3. Tap Memory.
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4. Tap Running Programs.
5. Tap Stop All or select a particular application, then tap Stop.
Install applications
You can install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your:
■Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
■ iPAQ Pocket PC if the application file has a .cab extension
■ iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer by copying an application
file that has an .exe or .cef extension
When installing applications, look for the correct version for the
iPAQ Pocket PC.
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Hint: Install important applications to the iPAQ File Store
folder located in the File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Applications in iPAQ File Store are held in R OM and will not
be lost if you perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or
if the battery loses its charge. iPAQ File Store can store
between 5 and 6 MB of information, depending on the model.
1. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install
applications from your computer.
2. Tap the application file in File Explorer and follow the
instructions in the installation wizard to install applications
from your iPAQ Pocket PC.
From the Start menu, tap Programs, then tap FileExplorer
to open File Explorer.
3. T ap the application file to install and mo ve it to the Programs
folder on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
4. If your application does not run, insert the stylus for 1 second
into the Unit Reset switch on the bottom of your iPAQ
Pocket PC.
Set the time for home
When you turn on the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first
time, you are guided through setting the time. You will need to set
the time again if
■The battery completely discharges
■You perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC
Hint: From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set
the time.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System.
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3. Tap Clock.
4. Verify Home is selected or Tap Home.
5. Tap the time-zone down arrow, then select your home
time zone.
6. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, then use the up and down
arrows to adjust the time.
You can adjust the time by moving the hands of the clock with the
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stylus.
7. Tap AM or PM.
8. Tap OK.
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9. Tap Yes to save the time.
Set the time for a location you are visiting
Set the time for a location you are visiting.
From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the time.
✎
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System.
3. Tap Clock.
4. Tap Visiting.
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5. T ap the time-zone down arrow, then select the time zone you
are visiting.
6. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, then use the up and down
arrows to adjust the time.
You can adjust the time by moving the hands of the clock
with the stylus.
7. Tap AM or PM.
8. Tap OK.
9. Tap Yes to save the time.
Set the date
When you turn on the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first
time, set the date. Set the date again if:
■The battery discharges completely
■You perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC
■From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the date.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System.
3. Tap Clock.
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4. Tap the date down arrow.
5. Tap the left or right arrow to select a month and year.
6. Tap a day.
7. Tap OK.
8. Tap Yes to save the date.
Customize the application buttons
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You can quickly open your Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, or iTask
applications by pressing an application button on the front panel
of your iPAQ Pocket PC. If you want to open other applications
with those buttons, then you must change the default
assignments.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap Buttons.
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3. Tap the button you want to change.
4. Tap the button-assignment down arrow.
5. Tap an application.
6. Tap OK.
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