Hewlett-Packard iPAQ 900 Instruction Manual

HP iPAQ 900 Series

Product Guide

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Table of contents

1 Register your HP iPAQ

2 Box contents

3 Components

Front panel components ................................................................................................................. 3

Top panel components .................................................................................................................... 4

Left and right side components ....................................................................................................... 5

Back panel components .................................................................................................................. 6

4 Set up your HP iPAQ

Step 1: Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card ............................................................ 7

Step 2: Install the battery and replace the battery cover ................................................................. 8

Step 3: Charge the battery .............................................................................................................. 9

Step 4: Turn on your HP iPAQ ........................................................................................................ 9

Find the serial and model number ................................................................................................. 10

Status icons ................................................................................................................................... 10

5 Learn the basics

The Today screen ......................................................................................................................... 12

Enter text ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Customize your HP iPAQ .............................................................................................................. 13

View the Operating System (OS) information ............................................................................... 18

Modify device name ...................................................................................................... 13

Enter owner information ............................................................................................... 13

Change the regional settings ........................................................................................ 14

Adjust the volume ......................................................................................................... 14

Change the power management settings ..................................................................... 15

Customize screen settings ........................................................................................... 15

Dim or adjust the brightness of the backlight ................................................................ 15

Install and remove programs ........................................................................................ 15

Open and close programs ............................................................................................ 16

Set alarms and clocks .................................................................................................. 16

Use shortcut menus ...................................................................................................... 17

Display the clock in the title bar .................................................................................... 17

Create and assign a category ....................................................................................... 17

Adjust the speed for scrolling through items in a list .................................................... 18

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Protect your HP iPAQ with a password ......................................................................................... 18

Using device lock .......................................................................................................................... 19

Battery saving tips ......................................................................................................................... 19

6 Use your Business Messenger

Use the Keyboard ......................................................................................................................... 21

Answer/Send key .......................................................................................................... 21

End key ......................................................................................................................... 21

Enter key ...................................................................................................................... 21

Backspace key ............................................................................................................. 21

Softkeys ........................................................................................................................ 21

QWERTY keyboard ...................................................................................................... 21

Scroll wheel ................................................................................................................................... 22

Check connection and signal strength .......................................................................................... 22

Call features .................................................................................................................................. 22

Make a call ................................................................................................................... 22

Answer a call ................................................................................................................ 23

Call waiting ................................................................................................................... 23

Redial a number ........................................................................................................... 23

Call a contact ................................................................................................................ 23

Make a call from the Today screen .............................................................. 23

Make a call from Contacts ........................................................................... 23

Make emergency calls .................................................................................................. 24

Make calls using speed dial .......................................................................................... 24

Voice mail ..................................................................................................................... 25

Handsfree function ....................................................................................................... 25

Make data calls ............................................................................................................. 25

Mute a call .................................................................................................................... 25

Put a call on hold .......................................................................................................... 26

Make a conference call ................................................................................................. 26

Make a call from a hyperlink phone number ................................................................. 26

Dial international numbers ............................................................................................ 26

Call history .................................................................................................................................... 27

Manage calls using call history ..................................................................................... 27

Make calls using call history ......................................................................................... 27

View call details ............................................................................................................ 27

Voice commands ........................................................................................................................... 27

Change the SIM PIN ..................................................................................................................... 28

Change service settings ................................................................................................................ 29

Change phone service settings .................................................................................... 29

Forward calls ................................................................................................ 29

Call waiting ................................................................................................... 29

Configure caller ID ....................................................................................... 30

Block calls .................................................................................................... 30

Set up Voice mail or text messaging center number ................................... 30

Change network settings ............................................................................................................... 31

Change phone network settings ................................................................................... 31

View available phone networks .................................................................................... 31

Set preferred networks ................................................................................................. 31

Manually select a phone network ................................................................................. 32

Change the ring tone and ring type ............................................................................................... 32

Take notes during a call ................................................................................................................ 32

Select a frequency band automatically ......................................................................................... 32

Copy all contacts from your HP iPAQ to a SIM ............................................................................. 33

Copy all contacts from a SIM to your HP iPAQ ............................................................................. 33

Add Tele-typewriter (TTY) functionality ......................................................................................... 33

Add TTY functionality for people who are hearing impaired or hard-of-hearing ........... 33

Enable TTY support ...................................................................................................... 34

Make a phone call using the TTY enabled HP iPAQ .................................................... 35

Disable TTY support ..................................................................................................... 35

Add Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) functionality for people who use hearing

aids ............................................................................................................................... 35

Enable HAC support .................................................................................... 36

Disable HAC support ................................................................................... 36

Voice notes ................................................................................................................................... 36

Create voice notes ........................................................................................................ 36

Delete voice notes ........................................................................................................ 37

Listen to voice notes ..................................................................................................... 37

Rename voice notes ..................................................................................................... 37

Configure channels ....................................................................................................................... 37

Notes ............................................................................................................................................. 38

Write a note .................................................................................................................. 38

Create a copy of a note ................................................................................................ 38

Reset your HP iPAQ ..................................................................................................................... 38

Perform a Hard Reset ................................................................................................... 39

Perform a Factory Reset .............................................................................................. 39

7 Camera

Use the camera ............................................................................................................................. 41

Capture photos ............................................................................................................. 41

View photos .................................................................................................................. 41

Camera settings ............................................................................................................................ 41

Basic settings ............................................................................................................... 42

Photo settings ............................................................................................................... 42

Video recorder ............................................................................................................................... 42

Record videos ............................................................................................................... 42

Video settings ............................................................................................................... 43

Options for camera and video recorder ......................................................................................... 43

Transfer images ............................................................................................................................ 44

8 Storage cards

Use storage cards ......................................................................................................................... 46

Insert a storage card ..................................................................................................................... 46

Remove a storage card ................................................................................................................. 47

View contents of a storage card .................................................................................................... 48

9 Synchronization

Synchronization software .............................................................................................................. 50

Copy files ...................................................................................................................................... 50

Migrate data from Palm Desktop to Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 .............................................. 51

Wireless synchronization cost saving tips ..................................................................................... 52

Troubleshoot synchronization issues ............................................................................................ 52

Customized links in WMDC ........................................................................................................... 54

Use GPRS .................................................................................................................... 44

Use Bluetooth ............................................................................................................... 44

10 Tasks

Create a new task ......................................................................................................................... 55

Set start and due dates for a task ................................................................................................. 55

Show start and due dates in the task list ....................................................................................... 55

Set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen ................................................................... 55

Mark a task as completed ............................................................................................................. 56

11 Messaging

Understand messages .................................................................................................................. 57

Folder types .................................................................................................................................. 57

Synchronize e-mail ........................................................................................................................ 58

Set up messaging accounts .......................................................................................................... 58

Use messaging ............................................................................................................................. 64

Set up e-mail using Exchange Server .......................................................................... 58

Internet e-mail ............................................................................................................... 59

Create a new POP3 or IMAP4 account ....................................................... 59

Change e-mail download options ................................................................. 60

Delete an account ........................................................................................ 61

Text messaging ............................................................................................................ 61

MMS ............................................................................................................................. 61

MMS composer ............................................................................................................ 62

Receive attachments .................................................................................................... 63

Receive meeting requests ............................................................................................ 63

Create or change a signature ....................................................................................... 64

Install an online address book ....................................................................................................... 66

12 Calendar

Access calendar ............................................................................................................................ 67

Change the display of the work week ........................................................................................... 67

Set a default reminder for all new appointments ........................................................................... 67

Create an appointment .................................................................................................................. 68

Update an appointment ................................................................................................................. 68

Cancel an appointment ................................................................................................................. 68

13 Contacts

Create a contact ............................................................................................................................ 69

Delete a contact ............................................................................................................................ 69

Change contact information .......................................................................................................... 69

Copy a contact .............................................................................................................................. 69

Find a contact ................................................................................................................................ 70

Send an e-mail message to a contact ........................................................................................... 70

Send a text message to a contact ................................................................................................. 70

Add and remove a picture ............................................................................................................. 71

Use the contact list ........................................................................................................................ 71

Compose and send messages ..................................................................................... 64

Reply or forward a message ......................................................................................... 65

Add an attachment to a message ................................................................................. 65

Download messages .................................................................................................... 65

Download messages from a server .............................................................................. 65

14 Connections

Use Wireless Manager .................................................................................................................. 73

Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................................. 73

Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................................... 76

Wi-Fi terms ................................................................................................................... 74

Open Wi-Fi settings ...................................................................................................... 74

Automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................... 74

Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network ............................................................................ 75

Find an IP address ....................................................................................................... 75

Delete a Wi-Fi network ................................................................................................. 75

Bluetooth terms ............................................................................................................ 76

Open Bluetooth settings ............................................................................................... 76

Connect to a computer using Bluetooth ....................................................................... 76

Create, end, and accept a Bluetooth partnership ......................................................... 77

Edit a Bluetooth partnership ......................................................................................... 78

Use your HP iPAQ as a wireless modem with Bluetooth ............................................. 78

Bluetooth device profiles .............................................................................................. 78

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Access services ............................................................................................................ 79

Set a Bluetooth shared folder ....................................................................................... 79

Set up an incoming or outgoing Bluetooth COM port ................................................... 79

GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA ................................................................................................................... 80

HSDPA ......................................................................................................................... 80

GPRS/EDGE ................................................................................................................ 80

Differences between GSM and GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA technology ............... 80

Configure GPRS network settings ................................................................................ 81

Edit an Internet connection ........................................................................................... 81

Edit MMS settings ......................................................................................................... 82

Edit WAP information settings ...................................................................................... 83

Troubleshoot automatic detection ................................................................................ 84

Advanced settings ......................................................................................................................... 84

Connect to intranet URLs ............................................................................................. 84

Change an intranet URL ............................................................................................... 85

Set up an automatic choice for connections ................................................................. 85

Set up a WAP gateway ................................................................................................. 85

Configure advanced proxy settings .............................................................................. 86

Advanced connection settings ...................................................................................... 86

Set up a VPN server connection .................................................................................. 86

Change a connection group name ............................................................................... 87

End a connection .......................................................................................................... 87

15 Google

Google Maps™ for mobile ............................................................................................................ 88

Google Search .............................................................................................................................. 88

Launch Google Search ................................................................................................. 89

16 Configure Global Positioning System (GPS) on Your HP iPAQ

Set Up the HP iPAQ ...................................................................................................................... 90

Verify Internet Access ................................................................................................................... 91

Verify the Date and Time .............................................................................................................. 91

Download the HP iPAQ GPS QK Position Data File ..................................................................... 91

Verify Compatibility With Your HP iPAQ ....................................................................................... 91

Configure and Manage My GPS Software to Connect to My HP iPAQ's GPS Receiver

Automatically ................................................................................................................................. 92

Identify the COM Port for My GPS Receiver ................................................................................. 92

Improve a Slow GPS Connection .................................................................................................. 92

Troubleshoot Frequent GPS Signal Loss ...................................................................................... 92

Troubleshoot Common Reasons For Interference When Using GPS Software ........................... 93

17 Applications

HP applications ............................................................................................................................. 94

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HP Help and Support .................................................................................................... 94

HP VoiceReply ............................................................................................................. 94

HP iPAQ Setup Assistant ............................................................................................. 95

HP iPAQ DataConnect ................................................................................................. 96

HP Photosmart Mobile .................................................................................................. 96

View pictures stored on your HP iPAQ or a storage card ............................ 97

Attach a voice note to a picture .................................................................... 97

Print using Storage Card .............................................................................. 97

View a slideshow ......................................................................................... 98

E-mail pictures ............................................................................................. 98

Associate a picture with a contact ................................................................ 98

Assign a picture to the Today screen background ....................................... 98

Snapfish ....................................................................................................... 99

Enhance documents .................................................................................... 99

Set the screen saver .................................................................................... 99

Switch to camera application ..................................................................... 100

Organize images ........................................................................................ 100

Send an image to clipboard ....................................................................... 100

Video support ............................................................................................. 100

HP Printsmart Mobile .................................................................................................. 101

HP iPAQ Keyguard ..................................................................................................... 101

HP Keyboard Status Indicator .................................................................................... 101

HP Asset Viewer ......................................................................................................... 102

HP CertEnroller .......................................................................................................... 102

HP iPAQ Tips ............................................................................................................. 103

HP Enterprise Mobility Agent ...................................................................................... 103

iPAQ File Store ........................................................................................................... 103

HP iPAQ Ring Tone Manager .................................................................................... 104

Manage certificates ..................................................................................................................... 104

Task Manager ............................................................................................................................. 104

Search ......................................................................................................................................... 105

HP iPAQ Audio ............................................................................................................................ 105

Voice Commander ...................................................................................................................... 106

Remote Desktop Mobile .............................................................................................................. 106

Java Virtual Machine ................................................................................................................... 106

Windows Media Player ................................................................................................................ 107

Clear the Now Playing List ......................................................................................... 107

Update a Library ......................................................................................................... 107

Use Voice Commander to play media files ................................................................. 108

Office Mobile applications ........................................................................................................... 108

Word Mobile ............................................................................................................... 108

Excel Mobile ............................................................................................................... 108

PowerPoint Mobile ...................................................................................................... 109

OneNote Mobile .......................................................................................................... 109

ClearVue PDF ............................................................................................................................. 110

Games ......................................................................................................................................... 110

Bubble Breaker ........................................................................................................... 110

Solitaire ....................................................................................................................... 111

Internet Sharing ........................................................................................................................... 111

To connect to a laptop using a USB data connection ................................................. 111

To connect to a laptop using Bluetooth data connection ............................................ 112

Pocket Internet Explorer .............................................................................................................. 113

Windows Live .............................................................................................................................. 113

SMS cell broadcast ..................................................................................................................... 115

SIM Toolkit .................................................................................................................................. 116

Power .......................................................................................................................................... 116

Backlight ...................................................................................................................................... 116

18 Product specifications

System specifications .................................................................................................................. 117

Physical specifications ................................................................................................................ 118

Operating environment ................................................................................................................ 118

19 Regulatory notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice ............................................................................ 119

Modifications ............................................................................................................... 119

Cables ........................................................................................................................ 119

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States

Only) ........................................................................................................................... 120

Canadian Notice .......................................................................................................................... 120

Avis Canadien ............................................................................................................................. 120

European Union Notice ............................................................................................................... 120

Products with 2.4–GHz Wireless LAN Devices .......................................................... 122

Battery Warning .......................................................................................................................... 122

Battery Recycling ........................................................................................................................ 122

Battery Disposal .......................................................................................................................... 122

Chemical substances .................................................................................................................. 122

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household .................................................... 123

Equipment Warning ..................................................................................................................... 129

Acoustics Warning ...................................................................................................................... 129

Airline Travel Notice .................................................................................................................... 130

Medical Electronic Equipment ..................................................................................................... 130

SAR Notice .................................................................................................................................. 130

Wireless Notices ......................................................................................................................... 131

U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice ................................................................................ 131

France ........................................................................................................ 122

Italy ............................................................................................................ 122

Notices ....................................................................................................... 131

Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice ........................................................................ 132

Brazilian Notice ........................................................................................................... 132

Singaporean Wireless Notice ..................................................................................... 132

Japanese Notice ......................................................................................................................... 132

Wireless LAN 802.11b Devices .................................................................................. 133

Wireless LAN 802.11g Devices .................................................................................. 133

Bluetooth Devices ....................................................................................................... 133

Taiwan DGT Notice ..................................................................................................................... 134

Korean Notice ............................................................................................................................. 134

20 Frequently Asked Questions

I am having trouble turning on my HP iPAQ. What should I do? ................................................ 135

I am unable to make or receive calls. How do I fix this? ............................................................. 135

Why do my calls keep disconnecting? ........................................................................................ 136

I have trouble connecting to the Internet. What should I do? ...................................................... 136

I am unable to hear voices clearly. How do I resolve this? ......................................................... 136

When I answer calls on my HP iPAQ, the caller is unable to hear my voice clearly. What could

be the problem? .......................................................................................................................... 136

It takes a very long time or I am unable to send an SMS or MMS. What do I do? ...................... 137

I cannot use certain call functions. What should I do? ................................................................ 137

Why do I hear noises in the background during a phone call? ................................................... 137

How can I improve the standby time and talk time on my HP iPAQ? ......................................... 137

Why does the HP iPAQ operate slowly sometimes? .................................................................. 138

I have trouble charging my battery. What should I do? ............................................................... 138

I am unable to synchronize my HP iPAQ with my computer. What should I do? ........................ 138

Which factors degrade the GPS signal and affect accuracy? ..................................................... 138

My HP iPAQ was connected while I was installing WMDC. But, WMDC does not launch even

after installation? ......................................................................................................................... 138

Can I set up an active connection between my HP iPAQ and a computer using Bluetooth for

the first time? ............................................................................................................................... 139

My HP iPAQ becomes very hot when I use it, what has happened? .......................................... 139

21 Safety information

General Precautions ................................................................................................................... 140

Safety Precautions for Power Cords and Accessories ................................................................ 141

Safety Precautions for Battery Packs .......................................................................................... 141

Safety Precautions for Docking Devices ..................................................................................... 142

Safety Precautions for Products with Wireless Devices .............................................................. 142

Safety Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications or Local Area Network

Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 142

22 Guidelines for care and maintenance

Use your HP iPAQ ...................................................................................................................... 143

Cleaning your HP iPAQ ............................................................................................................... 143

Carrying or storing your HP iPAQ ............................................................................................... 143

Use accessories .......................................................................................................................... 143

23 Quick reference

Acronyms .................................................................................................................................... 144

Icons used ................................................................................................................................... 145

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 148

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1 Register your HP iPAQ

Please register your HP iPAQ with Hewlett-Packard to be able to perform the following tasks:

Access support and services, and get the most out of your HP products.

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Manage your profile.

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Visit

http://www.register.hp.com to register your HP iPAQ or update your mail or e-mail address after

registration. You are required to enter your user ID and registration password to edit your profile online. After registering your HP iPAQ, you will receive an e-mail message regarding special offers and promotions.

NOTE: Registration is not supported in all countries/regions.

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(1) HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger

(2) Stylus

NOTE: The stylus is located on the back panel at the bottom-left corner of your HP iPAQ.

(3) 1940 mAh Li-polymer removable/rechargeable battery

(4) Getting Started CD with additional software

(5) Getting Started Guide

(6) Wired stereo headset

NOTE: Listening to personal stereo equipment at full volume for long periods can damage hearing. To

reduce the risk of hearing loss, do not spend much time listening to personal stereo equipment at full volume. HP recommends use of the headset manufactured by Merry Corporation, part number 455673-001, that is included with your HP iPAQ.

(7) AC adapter

NOTE: The AC adapter shipped with your HP iPAQ might vary depending on the country/region.

(8) Mini-USB charging/synchronization cable

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3 Components

Know the different components of your HP iPAQ.

NOTE: Not all models or features are available in all countries/regions.

Front panel components

Component Description Function

(1) Touch Screen Display Use to view the on-screen contents. Use the stylus to select items,

navigate menus, change feature settings, and play games.

(2) Right Softkey Press to launch Contacts from the Today screen.

(3) End Key Press to end a phone call.

(4) Messaging Key Press to launch the Messaging application.

(5) ok Key Press to confirm your selection.

(6) QWERTY Keyboard Use keys on the keyboard to enter text or dial numbers.

(7) GSM Antenna Detects GSM signals.

NOTE: This component will not be visible externally.

(8) 5-Way Navigation Key Use to select items, navigate menus, change feature settings, or play

(9) Microphone Use for phone conversations or to record notes.

(10) Windows Key Press to display the Start menu on the screen.

games. Scroll by pressing the button in the direction you want to scroll. Release the button to stop the scrolling action. Press the center button to select the item highlighted on the screen.

Front panel components 3

Component Description Function

(11) Calendar Key Press to launch the Calendar application.

(12) Answer/Send Key Press to answer a call or to view the Dialer screen.

(13) Left SoftKey Press to launch the Pocket Internet Explorer application from

the Today screen.

(14) LEDs

(15) Earpiece Use to listen to phone calls, sounds, and notifications.

Top panel components

(1)

Solid Amber – Charging

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Flashing Amber – One or more notifications received

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Solid Green – Fully charged and power still applied

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Flashing Green – Within GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA

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Solid Red – Pre-charge when low battery and power applied

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Flashing Red – Low battery warning

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Solid Blue – Wi-Fi on or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on

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Flashing Blue – Bluetooth on

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Component Description Function

(1) External GPS Antenna

Connector

(2) Reset Use to soft reset your HP iPAQ.

(3) Power Key Press and hold to turn your HP iPAQ on or off.

Use to attach an external GPS antenna.

NOTE: Press once to put you HP iPAQ into suspend mode, or to

wake it up if it is already in suspend mode.

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Left and right side components

Component Description Function

(1) Scroll Wheel Use to navigate and scroll through items on the screen and confirm

your selection.

(2) ok Key Press to confirm your selection.

(3) Camera Key Use to launch the camera and capture photos.

(4) Mini-USB Connector Use to connect the mini-USB charging/synchronization cable.

NOTE: You need to open the protective flap to access the slot.

(5) MicroSD Slot Insert a Micro Secure Digital (MicroSD) storage card with the label

(6) Voice Commander Press once to launch Voice Commander.

(7) Volume Up/Down Key Press to increase or decrease the earpiece volume.

side up for data storage.

NOTE: You need to open the protective flap to access the slot.

NOTE: Press and hold to launch Notes.

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Back panel components

Component Description Function

(1) 3 Mega Pixel Camera Turn on the camera, frame the subject in the camera lens, and view

it on your HP iPAQ screen before capturing the photo.

(2) Wi-Fi Antenna Detects Wi-Fi signals.

NOTE: This component will not be visible externally.

(3) Speaker Use the speaker to listen to music or as a speakerphone to converse

(4) Back Cover Remove to insert or remove the battery and/or the SIM card.

(5) Stylus Use to select elements on the screen and input information.

(6) Mirror Lens Use the mirror lens to center your own image for a self photograph.

(7) GPS Antenna Detects GPS signals.

(8) Camera Flash Use the camera flash to illuminate your subject when you capture

when driving or otherwise occupied.

Slide down to remove the stylus.

Slide up to place the stylus.

NOTE: This component will not be visible externally.

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4 Set up your HP iPAQ

Step 1: Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card

1. Slide the cover down and away from the HP iPAQ.

2. Align the SIM card over the SIM card slot.

Step 1: Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card 7

3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.

NOTE: If the battery is already installed, remove it before inserting the SIM card. The SIM

card is provided by a mobile phone service provider. Also, make sure that the metal contacts are facing down and the notched corner is in the correct position. If the SIM card is not properly

inserted in the HP iPAQ, the

(No SIM card installed) icon will be displayed on the title

bar located at the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Install the battery and replace the battery cover

1. Align the battery connectors on the battery with the housing pins in the battery compartment,

and insert the battery.

2. Place the battery cover down and slide up until it locks into place.

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Step 3: Charge the battery

CAUTION: To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ or the AC adapter, make sure all metal connectors

are properly aligned before connecting.

The battery provides power for your HP iPAQ to operate. Use the AC adapter that comes with your HP iPAQ to charge the device.

It takes approximately 2-4 hours to fully charge the battery for the first time. Subsequent charging time might take longer.

To charge the battery:

1. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet.

2. Open the protective flap on the HP iPAQ.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the mini-USB connector port on your HP iPAQ. The cable

connector only fits one way. If the connector does not insert easily, turn it over.

TIP: You can also charge the battery by connecting your HP iPAQ to a USB port on your

computer using the mini-USB synchronization cable.

To enable USB charging on your HP iPAQ, tap Start > Settings > System > Power > USB

Charging. On the Power screen, select the Use USB Charging check box.

NOTE: Whenever a replacement battery is inserted into your HP iPAQ, press the Power key

for at least two seconds. In case your HP iPAQ does not turn on, connect an AC adapter and then try turning on your HP iPAQ.

Step 4: Turn on your HP iPAQ

Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on your HP iPAQ. Next, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Use the on-screen keyboard or the QWERTY keyboard to enter information.

NOTE: The HP iPAQ will take a few minutes for the initial boot up. The keyboard will not be active

during this period.

Step 3: Charge the battery 9

Find the serial and model number

Locate the serial and model numbers before contacting HP Customer Support, particularly if you are calling for in-warranty support.

View the serial and model number by tapping Start > HP Help and Support > Serial and Model Numbers.

Alternatively, to locate the serial and model number:

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Remove the battery from your HP iPAQ.

3. Locate the label containing the product ID and serial number on the HP iPAQ.

NOTE: Tap Start > Settings > System > HP Asset Viewer > Identity to view the serial number

and tap Start > Settings > System > HP Asset Viewer > System to view the model number on your HP iPAQ. For more information, see

HP Asset Viewer on page 102.

Status icons

The following table lists the common status indicators and their meanings.

Icon Status Icon Status

Missed call Voice call active

Call on hold No SIM card installed

SIM card fault New Voice mail

New e-mail or SMS Instant message received

Battery level low Battery charging

Battery level Silent/Vibrate mode on

Ringer off Speaker phone on

Wi-Fi on Wi-Fi on and network detected

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Icon Status Icon Status

Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth stereo headset detected

Roaming General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

available

GPRS available in roaming GPRS connecting

GPRS in use Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution

(EDGE) available

EDGE available in roaming EDGE connecting

EDGE in use GSM service only

Phone connection unavailable or network error

3G service available 3G connecting

3G in use High Speed Download Packet Access

HSDPA connecting HSDPA in use

Alarm reminder TTY on

Notification received ActiveSync connected

ActiveSync inactive

Radio off

(HSDPA) service available

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Get started with your HP iPAQ by learning the basic functions such as knowing the Today screen, entering text, and synchronizing data. You can use the Getting Started application to learn to perform frequently used tasks. To open the application, tap Start > Programs > Getting Started, and then tap the task that you want to learn.

The Today screen

The Today screen displays the date and time and provides a quick status of the upcoming appointments, your current profile, and the number of unread text messages. At the top of the Today screen, connectivity icons, volume indicator, battery indicator, and clock are displayed.

To customize the Today screen:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Today.

2. On the Appearance tab, select the required theme for the background of the Today screen.

3. On the Items tab, select the items to appear on the Today screen.

TIP: To move the order in which the items appear, tap Start > Settings > Personal > Today. On

the Items tab, tap an item to select it, and then tap Move Up or Move Down.

NOTE: There are two default softkeys at the bottom of the Today screen: Internet Explorer

and Contacts. On the Today screen, the Internet Explorer softkey is also the Notification softkey. Any type of alert, such as a meeting reminder, is displayed on the Today screen as a notification.

Enter text

Based on your preference, you can use the on-screen keyboard or a handwriting recognition feature such as Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber to enter text.

NOTE: Transcriber is not available in all countries/regions.

To enter text:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Input.

2. On the Input Method tab, select a text input method and change options as appropriate.

3. Tap ok.

You can now go to a program (such as Notes) and start entering text.

Text-Input Method Definition

Block Recognizer Use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and

Keyboard Tap keys on the keyboard to enter text.

punctuation marks that get converted into typed text.

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Text-Input Method Definition

Letter Recognizer Write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation marks

Transcriber Write in cursive, print, or mixed handwriting (consisting of

TIP: Change the text-input method from within any program by tapping the (Input

selector) arrow and selecting an input method.

Label Description

ABC Press a text-entry key on the keyboard to enter the desired

123 Enter numbers and symbols using this mode.

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that are converted into typed text.

both cursive and print), and convert your writing into typed text.

NOTE: This feature might not be available in all countries/

regions.

character.

Modify device name

The device name is used to identify the HP iPAQ in the following situations:

Synchronizing with a computer

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Connecting to a network

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NOTE: If you synchronize multiple devices with the same computer, each device must have a

unique name.

To change the device name:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > About > Device ID.

2. Enter a name for the device. The device name must begin with a letter, consist of letters from

A to Z, numbers from 0 to 9, and the special character underscore (_). The device name cannot contain spaces.

To get detailed information about your HP iPAQ:

Tap Start > Settings > System > About.

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The Version tab displays important device information, including the type of processor and the amount of memory installed.

Enter owner information

You can enter your personal information, such as your name and address, so that the HP iPAQ can be returned to you if it is lost.

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To enter owner information:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Owner Information.

2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information.

TIP: You can edit the owner information directly from the Today screen. To be able to do so, you

need to select the Owner Information check box while customizing the Today screen. For more information, see

The Today screen on page 12.

Change the regional settings

The style in which regions, numbers, currency, time, and date are displayed is specified in regional settings.

To change the regional settings:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Regional Settings > Region.

2. Select a region. The region you select determines the options available on the other tabs.

3. To customize additional settings, tap the appropriate tabs and select the required options.

On the Region tab, select the required region display options.

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On the Number tab, select the required number display options.

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On the Currency tab, select the required currency display options.

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On the Time tab, select the required time display options.

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On the Date tab, select the required date display options.

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Adjust the volume

You can change the volume for various sounds, such as the sound you hear when you tap program names and menu options.

To adjust volume:

Tap the

2. Move the system volume slider on the screen using the stylus or the scroll wheel of your

HP iPAQ to the required volume level.

3. To mute system sounds, tap Off.

You can also set a specific sound for a specific event.

To set sounds:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notifications.

2. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check

boxes.

3. On the Notifications tab, in the Event list, tap an event name, and then choose how you want

to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes. You can choose from several options, such as a special sound, a message, or a flashing light.

(Speaker) icon at the top of the screen.

NOTE: Turning off sounds and the LED notification helps conserve battery power.

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Change the power management settings

To change the power management settings:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Power.

2. Tap Advanced and select the length of time the HP iPAQ stays on when using battery power

or AC power.

Customize screen settings

You can customize your HP iPAQ screen settings. You can correct screen tap and alignment problems, soften the fonts, and adjust the text size.

To correct screen alignment:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Screen > General.

2. Tap Align Screen.

3. Follow instructions on the screen.

4. Tap ok.

To soften fonts:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Screen > ClearType.

2. Select the Enable ClearType check box.

3. Tap ok.

To adjust text size:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Screen > Text Size.

2. Move the slider on the screen to set the required text size.

NOTE: The default text size is set to large.

3. Tap ok.

Dim or adjust the brightness of the backlight

You can set the backlight to dim after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

To dim the backlight after a certain time:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Backlight.

2. Tap Battery Power or External Power.

3. Select the backlight options of your choice.

You can also increase or decrease the brightness of the backlight.

To adjust the brightness of the backlight:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Backlight > Brightness.

2. Move the slider on the Backlight screen to set the required level of brightness.

Install and remove programs

You can install or remove programs on your HP iPAQ.

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To install programs:

1. Use the WMDC or ActiveSync (WMDC for Windows Vista and ActiveSync for Windows XP) to

connect your HP iPAQ to your computer.

2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard provided with the program you want to install.

3. Check the screen of your HP iPAQ to see if any further steps are necessary to complete the

program installation.

To remove programs:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Remove Programs.

2. Select the program you want to remove, and then tap Remove.

NOTE: You can remove programs you install on your HP iPAQ, however, you will be unable

to remove programs that were installed when you purchased your HP iPAQ.

By removing a program from your HP iPAQ, you might increase available memory on the HP iPAQ. You can also remove unused programs from your HP iPAQ to increase the available memory.

If programs are lost from your HP iPAQ for any reason, most of them can be re-installed using the synchronization software. On your computer, open the synchronization software, click Tools > Add/ Remove Programs > check the program to be added > click OK. Check the screen of your HP iPAQ to see if any further steps are necessary to complete the program installation.

Open and close programs

You do not need to exit a program to open another or to conserve memory. The system manages memory automatically.

To open a program, tap Start, and then tap the program you want from the list. If you do not see the program you want, tap Start > Programs.

In most cases, programs automatically stop to free required memory. However, you can choose to close programs manually.

To close programs manually:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Task Manager.

2. Tap the program you want to close, and then tap End Task.

Set alarms and clocks

You can change time and set alarms on your HP iPAQ.

To set time:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Clock & Alarms > Time.

2. Select Home to set the time zone, local time, and date when you are in your home country.

Select Visiting to set these options while traveling.

To set alarm:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Clock & Alarms > Alarms.

2. Tap <Description> to enter a name for the alarm.

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3. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each required

day.

4. Tap the time display that appears near the alarm name, and then set the time for the alarm.

Tap the sound.

6. If you choose to play a sound, tap the list next to the Play sound check box, and then tap the

sound you want to set.

(Alarm) icon to specify the type of alarm. You can choose single sound or a repeating

Use shortcut menus

A shortcut menu is displayed when you tap and hold an item. This menu displays the most common commands for a specific item. For example, you can delete an appointment or send a text message to a contact by using commands on a shortcut menu. When the shortcut menu is displayed, tap the action you want to perform.

To close a shortcut menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.

Display the clock in the title bar

When viewing certain programs, the clock might not be displayed in the title bar. You can set your HP iPAQ to display the clock in the title bar.

To display the clock in the title bar of all programs:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Clock & Alarms.

2. On the More tab, tap to select the Display the clock on the title bar in all programs check

box.

Create and assign a category

In the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks programs, you can use categories to organize and group your appointments, contacts, and tasks.

To create and assign a category:

1. Open the required program, select an existing item or create a new one.

2. Do one of the following:

For an existing item in Calendar, open the appointment and tap Menu > Edit >

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Categories.

For an existing item in Tasks, open the task and tap Edit > Categories.

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For an existing item in Contacts, open the contact and tap Menu > Edit > Categories.

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NOTE: To assign a category to a contact, the contact needs to be saved in the phone

memory.

For a new item in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, create the item, and then select

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Categories.

3. Select the required check box (Business, Holiday, Personal, or Seasonal) and then tap ok

to assign the category.

4. Tap ok to return to the appointment, task, or contact.

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NOTE: To create a new category, tap New and assign a name to the category for a contact, task,

or an appointment. The new category is assigned automatically to the item.

Adjust the speed for scrolling through items in a list

To change the speed at which scrolling occurs:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Buttons > Up/Down Control.

2. Under Delay before first repeat, move the slider to reduce or increase the time that elapses

before scrolling begins.

3. Under Repeat rate, move the slider to change the time it takes to scroll from one item to the

next.

View the Operating System (OS) information

You can view details like OS information, processor, memory, and expansion slot on your HP iPAQ.

To view the operating system information on your HP iPAQ:

Tap Start > Settings > System > About.

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The OS version is displayed on the screen.

Protect your HP iPAQ with a password

You can secure data on your HP iPAQ by setting a password. Each time you turn on your HP iPAQ, you will be prompted to enter the password to unlock it. You can also lock your screen to prevent key press while traveling.

To enable password protection:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Lock.

2. Select the Prompt if device unused for check box. Then, select the amount of time your

HP iPAQ should remain unused before you are prompted to enter the password.

3. In the Password type list, select the type of password you would like to use. Next, enter the

password, and then confirm the password.

4. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase to help you remember your password. Make sure that your hint

does not allow others to guess your password. The hint is displayed after the wrong password is entered five times in a row.

5. Tap ok and when prompted, tap Yes. The next time your HP iPAQ is unused for the specified

amount of time, you are prompted to enter your password.

TIP: Use the same steps as above to change or reset your password.

To disable password protection:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Lock.

2. Enter your password and then tap Unlock.

3. Clear the Prompt if device unused for check box.

4. Tap ok and then tap Yes.

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