Compaq iPAQ 3670, iPAQ 3650, iPAQ 3635, iPAQ 3630 User Guide

IPAQ H3000 POCKET PC

REFERENCE GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents_________________________________________ I-1

Chapter 1: Getting Started __________________________________ 1-1

Welcome ____________________________________________________ 1-1 Where to Find Information _______________________________________ 1-2 Symbols and Conventions________________________________________ 1-3 Customer Registration __________________________________________ 1-3 How to Transfer Palm-size PC Data _________________________________ 1-4

Chapter 2: Basic Skills _____________________________________ 2-1

Front Panel Components_________________________________________ 2-1 Bottom Edge Components _______________________________________ 2-3 Cradle and AC Adapter __________________________________________ 2-4 Compaq iPAQ Expansion Pack System_______________________________ 2-6 The Stylus ___________________________________________________ 2-9 Today Screen_________________________________________________ 2-10 Programs____________________________________________________ 2-11 Navigation Bar and Command Bar__________________________________ 2-13 Pop-up Menus ________________________________________________ 2-14 Notifications _________________________________________________ 2-14 Enter Information on Your iPAQ ____________________________________ 2-15 Find Information_______________________________________________ 2-22 Customize Your iPAQ H3000 ______________________________________ 2-22 QStart ______________________________________________________ 2-28 QUtilities and QMenu ___________________________________________ 2-29 Backup and Restore Data ________________________________________ 2-33

Table of Contents I-1

Pocket Word

Chapter 3: Microsoft ActiveSync ______________________________ 3-1

Chapter 4: Microsoft Pocket Outlook ___________________________ 4-1

Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings ______________________ 4-2 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues ___________________________ 4-6 Tasks: Keeping a To Do List ______________________________________ 4-9 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas _______________________________ 4-12 Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages ________________________ 4-14

Chapter 5: Companion Programs _____________________________ 5-1

_________________________________________________ 5-1 Pocket Excel _________________________________________________ 5-6 Microsoft Money ______________________________________________ 5-7 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC _______________________________ 5-12 Microsoft Reader ______________________________________________ 5-14 Pocket Streets ________________________________________________ 5-17

Chapter 6: Pocket Internet Explorer ____________________________ 6-1

The Mobile Favorites Folder ______________________________________ 6-1 Favorite Links ________________________________________________ 6-1 Mobile Favorites_______________________________________________ 6-2 Channels ____________________________________________________ 6-3 Use Pocket Internet Explorer ______________________________________ 6-4

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Chapter 7: Getting Connected ________________________________ 7-1

Transfer Items Using Infrared _____________________________________ 7-2 Connect to an ISP______________________________________________ 7-3 Connect to Your Network ________________________________________ 7-4 End a Connection ______________________________________________ 7-7 Connect Directly to an E-mail Server ________________________________ 7-7 Get Help on Connecting _________________________________________ 7-8

Appendix A: Tips and Troubleshooting__________________________ A-1

Reset the iPAQ H3000 and Clear Memory ____________________________ A-1 Battery Loses Power____________________________________________ A-3 If You Forget Your Password ______________________________________ A-4 If You Run Out of iPAQ H3000 Memory ______________________________ A-4 Screen Freezes or Responds Slowly ________________________________ A-6 Screen is Blank _______________________________________________ A-6 Screen is Dark ________________________________________________ A-6 Screen is Hard to Read __________________________________________ A-7 Inaccurate Response to Stylus Taps ________________________________ A-7 Slow or No Response ___________________________________________ A-7 Infrared (IR) Connection Problems __________________________________ A-7 Modem Connection Problems _____________________________________ A-8 Network Connection Problems ____________________________________ A-10 Cable Connection Problems ______________________________________ A-10 Routine Maintenance ___________________________________________ A-11 Battery Guidelines _____________________________________________ A-11 Travel Guidelines ______________________________________________ A-12

Appendix B: Character Recognizer ____________________________ B-1

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Appendix C: Regulatory Notices ______________________________ C-1

Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers ____________________________ C-1 Federal Communications Commission Notice__________________________ C-2 Canadian Notice_______________________________________________ C-3 Avis Canadien ________________________________________________ C-3 European Union Notice __________________________________________ C-3 Battery Warning _______________________________________________ C-3 Airline Travel Notice ____________________________________________ C-3 Power Cords _________________________________________________ C-4

Appendix D: Hardware Specifications __________________________ D-1

System Specifications __________________________________________ D-1 Physical Specifications __________________________________________ D-2 Operating Environment __________________________________________ D-2

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chapter 1

GETTING STARTED

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a Compaq iPAQ H3000 Windows Powered Pocket PC. Due to the size and capabilities of your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC, you can keep your most important business and personal information up-to-date and close at hand. Microsoft® ActiveSync® increases the power of your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC by allowing you to synchronize the information on your desktop or laptop computer with your Pocket PC. Picture yourself in the following situations:

•While walking with a colleague, your cell phone rings and your manager asks if the two of you are free this afternoon for an emergency meeting. While your colleague fumbles through his paper organizer, you press a button on your iPAQ H3000 and instantly see a list of the day’s appointments and meetings. You are quickly able to tell your manager your available times. For more information on scheduling appointments and meetings, see Chapter 4 (Microsoft Pocket Outlook).

•You’re meeting your friends tonight for dinner and a movie. You download the latest movie information from the Internet onto your computer then synchronize it with your iPAQ H3000. At dinner, you pull out your iPAQ H3000 and review your movie options with your friends. For more information on downloading Web pages to your iPAQ H3000, see Chapter 6 (Pocket Internet Explorer).

•A calendar reminder alerts you that it’s time to catch the bus to work. You grab your iPAQ H3000 and catch the bus just in time. Because ActiveSync keeps the information on your iPAQ H3000 up-to-date, you leisurely review your task list, make notes about the new books and CDs you want to buy, and read and respond to e-mail messages. When you get back to the office, ActiveSync transfers any task changes you made, your notes, and your e-mail message responses to your computer. For more information on ActiveSync, see Chapter 3 (Microsoft ActiveSync).

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Where to Find Information

This reference guide describes your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC hardware, provides an overview of the programs on your iPAQ H3000, and explains how to connect your iPAQ H3000 to a computer, a network, or the Internet. For instructions on setting up your iPAQ H3000, see the Getting Started card. For instructions on installing ActiveSync, see the booklet accompanying the ActiveSync CD. The following table is a guide to additional information to help you use your iPAQ H3000:

For information on:		See this source:
Programs on your iPAQ	This reference guide and iPAQ H3000 Help. To
H3000	view Help, tap	then Help.
Additional programs that	The Extras folder, located on the ActiveSync
can be installed on your	CD. -or-
iPAQ H3000	The Virtual Tour, located on the Compaq
	Software and Reference Guide CD.
Connecting to and	The ActiveSync booklet or online ActiveSync
synchronizing with a	Help on your computer. To view online Help,
computer	open Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer,
	then select Help, Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
Last-minute updates and	The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft
detailed technical	ActiveSync folder on the computer and on the
information	ActiveSync CD.
Up-to-date information	Microsoft Windows Powered Home Page
on Windows®-powered	www.microsoft.com/pocketpc/
devices including tips
The latest information	Compaq Handheld Home Page
and offers for your iPAQ	www.compaq.com/products/handhelds
Information on iPAQ	Accessories Information
accessories and ordering
Tips and troubleshooting	Online ActiveSync Help on your computer. To
information	view the online Help, open Microsoft Active-
	Sync on your computer, then select Help,
	Microsoft ActiveSync Help. -or-
	Appendix A (Tips and Troubleshooting), in this
	reference guide. -or-
	Compaq iPAQ Support Home Page
	www.compaq.com/support/handhelds
Technical support and	The How Do I Get Service and Support for My
your warranty	Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC? card.

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Symbols and Conventions

Some or all of the following format conventions may be used in this guide to distinguish elements of text:

•Names of menus, commands and icons are shown in bold type as they appear on the display, for example, Settings, Power.

!

NOTE:

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.

Customer Registration

You can receive the latest information on your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC, as well as special offers on iPAQ H3000 accessories and software, by registering with Compaq by completing and mailing the Register Now* card included in the shipping box or the online registration.

* Not available in all regions.

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How to Transfer Palm-size PC Data

If you are currently using a Windows CE-based Palm-size PC and want to transfer your data to your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC, follow this upgrade procedure:

1.Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 on your computer. For information on installing ActiveSync, see the booklet accompanying the ActiveSync CD.

2.Synchronize your Palm-size PC with your computer so that the information on your computer is current.

NOTE: If you have files on your Palm-size PC that you want to transfer, such as Note Taker notes and recordings, turn file conversion off in ActiveSync options so that the files stay in device format, and use the ActiveSync Explorer to copy the files to your computer. For specific instructions, see ActiveSync Help on the computer.

3.Synchronize your iPAQ H3000 with your computer. This will update your device using the current data on your computer (step 2).

4.Reinstall programs. Check whether new versions are available.

NOTE: Some older Palm-size PC programs may not work on your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC.

NOTE: Copy the files you transferred to your computer to your iPAQ H3000 using the ActiveSync Explorer. Turn file conversion on again in ActiveSync.

5. Enter your settings and connection information on the iPAQ H3000.

If you have offline folders in Inbox on your Palm-size PC that contain e-mail messages you want to transfer to your iPAQ H3000, follow this procedure:

1.Connect your Palm-size PC to your computer then click Windows CE Inbox Transfer on the Microsoft Outlook Tools menu.

2.Select Copy or move selected messages to your computer, then click Browse.

3.Select the offline folder that contains the messages you want to transfer to your computer, then click OK.

4.Click the Transfer button and select the folder you want to transfer the messages to or click New Folder to create a new folder. Click OK to transfer the messages. Now you must transfer the messages from your computer to your iPAQ H3000.

5.Tap Tools then New Folder and create a folder for the messages you are going to transfer in Inbox on your iPAQ H3000.

6.Select the messages you want to transfer in Outlook on your computer.

7.Connect your iPAQ H3000 to your computer, then click Windows CE Inbox Transfer on the Outlook Tools menu.

8.Select Copy selected messages to your mobile device, then click Browse.

9.Select the offline folder on your iPAQ H3000 that you want to transfer the messages to, then click OK.

10.Click the Transfer button. The selected messages are moved to your iPAQ H3000.

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chapter 2

BASIC SKILLS

Learning to use your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC is easy. This chapter describes the basic concepts of using and customizing your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC.

Front Panel Components

Item	Component	Function
1	Stylus	Allows you to tap or write on the screen. Push the
		stylus release button (M) to release it from the
		compartment.
2	Power Button	Powers the iPAQ H3000. Press and release the
		button to turn on or off your iPAQ H3000. Press
		and hold the button for one second to toggle on or
		off the backlight.

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Item	Component		Function
3	Alarm/Charge	Serves as both a battery charge indicator and a
	Light	visual alarm indicator.
		• Flashing green: Notification alarm signal.
		• Flashing amber: Battery is charging.
		• Solid amber: Battery is fully charged
4	Light Sensor	Detects the ambient light level so that the back-
		light level adjusts to suit the environment (only
		available on iPAQ H3600 Series Pocket PCs).
5	Speaker	Sounds alarms and plays back sound recordings.
6	iPAQ Navigator/	Allows you to scroll through a list (similar to
	Action Button	pressing the arrow keys on a keyboard). In the list
		view of a program, you can use your iPAQ Navi-
		gator to scroll to the item you want to view. Can
		also be used as game buttons within a game appli-
		cation. The center of the button can be used as an
		Action button to open a selected item.
7	Application	Allow quick access to four applications. By
	Buttons	default, the applications are Calendar, Contacts,
		QMenu, and QStart. You can change the functions
		of the application buttons to open different appli-
		cations. For more information, see “ Adjusting
		Settings” later in this chapter.
8	Record Button	Activates the record function in Notes. For more
		information, see “ Notes” in Chapter 4. You can
		change the function of the Record button so that it
		opens a different application. For more informa-
		tion, see “ Adjusting Settings” later in this chapter.
9	Microphone	Allows you to record voice messages.
10	Headphone Jack	Lets you connect standard headphones.
		!	To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn
			down the volume control before putting on
			headphones.
11	Infrared Port	Enables you to exchange data with other Win-
		dows-powered devices. The infrared port can
		transmit at speeds up to 115.2Kb per second. For
		information, see Chapter 7 (Getting Conected).
12	Stylus Release	Lets you eject the stylus from its compartment.
	Button

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Bottom Edge Components

Item	Component	Function
1	Communications	Connects your iPAQ H3000 to the cradle or auto-
	Port	sync cable.
2	Reset Button	Lets you reset your iPAQ H3000. For more infor-
		mation, see “ Reset the iPAQ H3000 and Clear
		Memory” in Appendix A.
3	On/Off Switch	Allows you to clear all data, and reset your system
		if you have forgotten your password. Clearing
		memory deletes all data and restores your iPAQ
		H3000 to its default settings. For more informa-
		tion, see “ Reset the iPAQ H3000 and Clear Mem-
		ory” in Appendix A.
4	DC Jack	Allows you to connect to external power with the
		supplied AC adapter.
5	iPAQ Expansion	Connects to the connector of an (optional) iPAQ
	Pack Connector	Expansion Pack.

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Cradle and AC Adapter

Your iPAQ H3000 comes with either a cradle or auto-sync cable, and an AC adapter. This allows you to recharge your iPAQ H3000, as well as synchronize the information between your iPAQ H3000 and a computer using ActiveSync. For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

NOTE: The cradle or auto-sync cable must be plugged into an appropriate port on the back of your computer. Example, you must plug the serial cradle into a serial port and a USB cradle into a USB port.

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Recharging the Battery

Your iPAQ H3000 contains a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery that is recharged each time you place your iPAQ H3000 in the cradle and connect the cradle to an external power source with the AC adapter. You never need to replace the battery. Just place your iPAQ H3000 in the cradle for three to four hours for an initial charge before you use it the first time. Next, place it in the cradle for a short time each day to recharge the battery to its full capacity.

NOTE: You can also use the AC adapter to connect your iPAQ H3000 directly to the external power source.

If the battery gets very low, your iPAQ H3000 displays a warning message. If this occurs, save any unsaved data you are working on, perform a synchronization with your computer, then turn off your iPAQ H3000. Don’t try to restart your iPAQ H3000 until you have connected to external power. The battery acts like a rechargeable backup battery by protecting your data if your iPAQ H3000 shuts down. If your iPAQ H3000 does shut down, you still have about 24 hours to recharge the battery before you lose the data on your Pocket PC.

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Compaq iPAQ Expansion Pack System

Your iPAQ features the iPAQ Expansion Pack System, which allows you to personalize the appearance of your iPAQ H3000 or add extra functionality. iPAQ Style Packs offer a range of styles to customize your iPAQ, while Expansion Packs, such as the CompactFlash Card, or PC Card Expansion Pack, let you add extra features.

Compaq iPAQ Expansion and Style Packs are designed to easily slide on and off your Pocket PC without having to power off your Pocket PC.

NOTE: For information on ordering Compaq iPAQ Expansion Packs, see the Accessories Information card included in the shipping box, or visit the Compaq iPAQ H3000 home page at www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/

To add a Compaq iPAQ Expansion Pack:

1.Slide the iPAQ H3000 into the Expansion Pack until it clicks into place. The Pocket PC will alert you when the Expansion Pack is ready to be used.

NOTE: You can disable the sound made when you insert the iPAQ 3000 into the Expansion Pack. Press the QMenu button, tap Expansion Pack, then select Disable Insertion Sound.

To view the Expansion Pack properties:

Press the QMenu button, then tap Expansion Pack. If the Expansion Pack is installed properly, the name of the Expansion Pack will appear in the Expansion Pack Properties screen.

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To remove a Compaq iPAQ Expansion Pack:

Slide the Expansion Pack down and off your iPAQ H3000.

Compaq iPAQ CF Card Expansion Pack

The optional Compaq iPAQ CF Card Expansion Pack supports Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards. The CompactFlash slot allows you to install storage cards for backup and storage of data and applications. It also allows you to install communication devices such as a LAN adapter or a fax/modem.

To insert a CompactFlash card:

1.Remove the CompactFlash slot cover.

NOTE: The CompactFlash slot cover can and should be replaced only when the slot is empty.

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2.Push the card, connector-side first into the slot until it stops.

NOTE: Do not force the card into the slot. If the card does not seem to fit, verify that it is facing the correct direction and that you are not inserting the card at an angle.

To remove a CompactFlash card:

1.Close all applications on your iPAQ H3000 that have open files on the CompactFlash card.

2.Lever the CompactFlash card out of the slot using a fingernail.

Guidelines for Using CompactFlash Cards

•Your iPAQ H3000 automatically recognizes a wide range of CompactFlash cards approved for use with ActiveSync. If you are ever instructed to install card-specific iPAQ H3000 drivers provided by a CompactFlash card manufacturer, be sure to install only device drivers specifically designed for the operating system on your iPAQ H3000. If you are unclear about installation instructions, call your CompactFlash card manufacturer for more information.

•Some CompactFlash cards consume large amounts of power. To avoid battery drainage when using a CompactFlash card, connect your iPAQ H3000 to AC power wherever possible.

•If the battery is very low, you should not attempt to save data to a CompactFlash card. This may result in the loss of data. First connect to AC power.

•Do not turn off your iPAQ H3000 or remove the CompactFlash card when you are in the middle of performing an operation, such as saving data to your CompactFlash card.

•Keep your CompactFlash card in a protective case when not in use to protect it from dirt and moisture.

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The Stylus

Your iPAQ H3000 has a stylus for selecting items and entering information. To use the stylus, press and hold the stylus release button while pulling the stylus upward out of its compartment. To replace the stylus, just insert it back into the compartment, then push it until it clicks into place.

The following actions are available with the stylus:

•Tap. Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options.

•Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag it across the screen to select text and images. Drag within a list to select multiple items.

•Tap-and-hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. Tap the action you want to perform on the pop-up menu that appears.

NOTE: The stylus tip can also be used to press the reset button or set the On/Off switch.

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Today Screen

When you turn on your iPAQ H3000 for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you’ll see the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping then Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day.

You may see the following status icons on the command bar in the Today screen.

Status Icon

Description

Turns all sounds on and off

Main battery is charging

Main battery is low

Main battery is very low

External (AC) power source is connected

Dial-up connection is active

Direct connection is active

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Programs

You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the menu. (You can customize which programs you see on this menu. For information, see “ Adjusting Settings”, later in this chapter.) You can also use QStart to switch between programs. See

“ QStart” later in this chapter.

NOTE: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out.

NOTE: You can also switch to some programs by pressing an application button. Your iPAQ H3000 has four application buttons located on the front of your iPAQ H3000, and the Record button located on the side. The following icons on the buttons on the front of the iPAQ identify the programs they switch to:

Item	Icon			Program
1				Calendar
2				Contacts
3				QMenu
4				QStart

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The following table contains a partial list of programs that are on your iPAQ H3000. Look in the Compaq CD and the Extras folder on the ActiveSync CD for additional programs that you can install onto your iPAQ H3000.

Icon	Program	Description
	Calendar	Keep track of your appointments and
		create meeting requests.
	Contacts	Keep track of your friends and
		colleagues.
	Inbox	Send and receive e-mail messages.
	Infrared	Receive information from another
	Receive	Windows-powered device.
	Internet	View Web pages downloaded from
	Explorer	your computer or connect to an ISP
		and browse the Web.
	Microsoft	Enter and view transactions and check
	Money	on your account balances. (Available
		for English operating systems only.)
	Microsoft	Read or listen to (using Audible)
	Reader	electronic books on your iPAQ.
	Notes	Create handwritten or typed notes,
		drawings, and recordings.
	Picture	View bitmap or JPEG images on your
	Viewer	iPAQ.
	Pocket	Create new workbooks or view and
	Excel	edit Excel workbooks created on your
		computer.
	Pocket	Create new documents or view and
	Word	edit Word documents created on your
		computer.
	QMenu	Activates the QMenu which provides
		easy-open programs and quick access
		to activities and the QUtilities.
	QStart	Allows you to quickly access
		programs.
	Tasks	Keep track of your tasks.

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Navigation Bar and Command Bar

The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen and displays the title of the active program and current time. It also allows you to switch to programs and close screens.

Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the input panel button. To create a new item in the current program, tap New. To see the name of a button on screen, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out.

Tap to close the screen.

Tap to select a program.

Tap to select a program.

Tap to see additional programs.

Tap to customize the device.

Menu names
New button	Buttons	Input panel button

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Pop-up Menus

With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item name that you want to perform the action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform. Or tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an action.

Tap and hold to display the pop-up menu.

Lift the stylus and tap the action you want.

Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action.

Notifications

Your iPAQ H3000 reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do. For example, if you’ve set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you’ll be notified in any of the following ways:

•A message box appears on the screen.

•A sound, which you can specify, plays.

•The green alarm light flashes on your iPAQ H3000.

To choose reminder types and sounds for your iPAQ H3000, tap then Settings. In the Personal tab, tap Sounds & Reminders. The options you choose here apply throughout your iPAQ H3000.

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Enter Information on Your iPAQ

You have several options for entering new information:

•Enter typed text in the input panel by using the soft keyboard or Character Recognizer.

•Write or draw pictures directly on the screen.

•Speak into your iPAQ H3000 microphone to record a message.

•Synchronize or copy information from your computer to your iPAQ H3000 using ActiveSync. For more information on ActiveSync, see the booklet accompanying the ActiveSync CD or ActiveSync Help on your computer.

Typing Using the Input Panel

Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your iPAQ H3000. You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using Character Recognizer. In either case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen.

Tap the Input Panel button to show or hide the input panel, then tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your choices.

Select an input method.

Tap to see your choices.

Input panel button

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When you use the input panel, your iPAQ H3000 anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your iPAQ H3000, the more words it learns to anticipate.

Tap here if this is the right word.

NOTE: To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap , Settings, Personal tab, Input, then the Word Completion tab.

To type with the soft keyboard:

1.Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button then Keyboard.

2.Tap the keys with your stylus on the soft keyboard that displays.

To use Character Recognizer:

1.Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button then Character Recognizer.

2.Write a letter in the box.

When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using Character Recognizer, see Appendix B.

To select typed text:

If you want to edit or format typed text, you must select it first by dragging the stylus across the text you want to select.

You can cut, copy, and paste text by tapping and holding the selected words then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu.

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Writing on the Screen

In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program and the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit and format what you’ve written and convert the information to text at a later time.

To write on the screen:

Tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write.

Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen.

NOTE: Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode.

To select writing:

If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it first.

1.Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears.

2.Drag the stylus across the text you want to select without lifting the stylus.

If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools then Undo and try again. You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it then dragging the stylus across the screen.

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You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: tap and hold the selected words then tap an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap the command on the Edit menu.

To convert writing to text:

•Tap Tools then Recognize.

If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing.

Select the text you want to convert and tap Recognize on the pop-up menu.

The writing is turned into text.

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If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing. To do so, tap and hold the incorrect word (tap one word at a time). On the pop-up menu, tap Alternates. A menu with a list of alternate words appears. Tap the word you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing.

Tap to return to your original writing.

Or, tap the word you want to use.

Tips for getting good recognition:

•Write neatly.

•Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of the “t” and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line.

•For better recognition, try increasing the zoom level to 300% using the Tools menu.

•Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that your iPAQ H3000 can easily tell where words begin and end.

•Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted.

•If you add writing to a word to change it (such as changing a “3” to an “8”) after you attempt to recognize the word, the writing you add will not be included if you attempt to recognize the writing again.

Basic Skills 2-19

Drawing on the Screen

You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot.

To create a drawing:

•Cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing.

The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing.

Pen button

NOTE: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your

drawing. Tap Tools then a zoom level.

To select a drawing:

If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first. Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, deselect the Pen button then drag to select the drawings you want.

You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawing then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu. To resize a drawing, make sure the Pen button is not selected and drag a selection handle.

2-20 Basic Skills