Hewlett-Packard iPAQ Data Messenger Product Guide
iPAQ Data Messenger
Product Guide
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Table of contents
1 Welcome to your HP iPAQ
2 Box contents
3 Components
Front panel components ....................................................................................................................... 3
Top and bottom 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 ........................................................................................................... 10
Step 5: Locate the stylus .................................................................................................................... 10
Step 6: Use the keyboard ................................................................................................................... 11
5 Get started with your HP iPAQ
The Today screen .............................................................................................................................. 13
Launch Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 13
Status icons ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Use the touch screen display ............................................................................................................. 14
Use shortcut menus ........................................................................................................................... 15
Use the 5-way optical navigation ........................................................................................................ 15
Use the main buttons on the HP iPAQ ............................................................................................... 15
Answer/Send key ............................................................................................................... 16
End/Power key ................................................................................................................... 16
Windows key ...................................................................................................................... 16
ok key ................................................................................................................................ 16
Volume up/down keys ........................................................................................................ 16
Camera key ....................................................................................................................... 16
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 16
Enter key ............................................................................................................................ 16
Backspace key ................................................................................................................... 16
Shift key ............................................................................................................................. 17
Options key ........................................................................................................................ 17
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Symbol key ........................................................................................................................ 17
Use the on-screen keyboard .............................................................................................................. 17
Use Key Guard ................................................................................................................................... 18
Know your device ............................................................................................................................... 18
Find information about your HP iPAQ ................................................................................ 18
Access programs ............................................................................................................... 19
View the operating system (OS) information ..................................................................... 20
Customize your HP iPAQ ................................................................................................................... 20
Create a device name ........................................................................................................ 20
Specify owner information ................................................................................................. 20
Change the regional settings ............................................................................................. 21
Adjust the volume settings ................................................................................................. 21
Adjust the ring tone and notification sounds ...................................................................... 21
Use the ringer/sound switch .............................................................................................. 22
Customize screen settings ................................................................................................. 22
Change the power management settings .......................................................................... 23
Adjust the brightness settings ............................................................................................ 23
Connect to a computer ...................................................................................................... 24
Install and remove programs ............................................................................................. 24
Set alarms and clocks ........................................................................................................ 25
Display the clock in the title bar ......................................................................................... 25
Customize the shortcut key ............................................................................................... 26
Adjust the speed for scrolling through items in a list .......................................................... 26
Use the proximity sensor ................................................................................................... 26
Protect your HP iPAQ with a password .............................................................................................. 26
Battery-saving tips .............................................................................................................................. 27
Power Save Mode .............................................................................................................................. 28
6 Use your HP iPAQ
Check connection and signal strength ............................................................................................... 29
Call features ....................................................................................................................................... 29
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Make a call ......................................................................................................................... 29
Call a contact ..................................................................................................................... 29
Make a call from the Today screen ................................................................... 29
Make a call from Contacts ................................................................................. 30
Redial a number ................................................................................................................ 30
Answer a call ..................................................................................................................... 30
Mute a call ......................................................................................................................... 30
Put a call on hold ............................................................................................................... 30
Use call waiting .................................................................................................................. 30
Make emergency calls ....................................................................................................... 31
Make calls using speed dial ............................................................................................... 31
Use Voice mail ................................................................................................................... 32
7 Contacts
Use the speakerphone ....................................................................................................... 32
Make data calls .................................................................................................................. 32
Make a call from a hyperlink phone number ...................................................................... 32
Dial international numbers ................................................................................................. 32
Make a conference call ...................................................................................................... 33
Call history .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Make calls using call history .............................................................................................. 33
View call details ................................................................................................................. 33
Change the SIM PIN .......................................................................................................................... 33
Change service settings ..................................................................................................................... 34
Forward calls ..................................................................................................................... 34
Call waiting ........................................................................................................................ 35
Configure caller ID ............................................................................................................. 35
Block calls .......................................................................................................................... 35
Set up Voice mail or text messaging center number ......................................................... 36
Supported frequency bands ............................................................................................................... 36
Configure channels ............................................................................................................................ 36
Create a contact ................................................................................................................................. 38
Edit the contact information ................................................................................................................ 38
Delete a contact ................................................................................................................................. 38
Create and assign a category ............................................................................................................ 39
Copy a contact ................................................................................................................................... 39
Find a contact ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Send an e-mail message from Contacts ............................................................................................ 40
Send a text message to a contact ...................................................................................................... 40
Add and remove a picture .................................................................................................................. 40
Use the contact list ............................................................................................................................. 41
8 Messaging
Identify the folder types ...................................................................................................................... 42
Synchronize e-mail ............................................................................................................................. 43
Set up messaging accounts ............................................................................................................... 44
Use messaging ................................................................................................................................... 48
Set up e-mail using Exchange Server ............................................................................... 44
Internet e-mail .................................................................................................................... 44
Create a POP3 or IMAP4 account .................................................................... 44
Change the e-mail download options ................................................................ 46
Delete an account ............................................................................................. 46
Text messaging ................................................................................................................. 46
MMS .................................................................................................................................. 47
Composer MMS ................................................................................................................. 47
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9 Calendar
10 Tasks
Compose and send e-mail messages ............................................................................... 48
Reply to or forward a message .......................................................................................... 48
Add an attachment to a message ...................................................................................... 48
Receive attachments ......................................................................................................... 48
Receive meeting requests ................................................................................................. 49
Create or change a signature ............................................................................................ 50
Download messages ......................................................................................................... 50
Download messages from a server ................................................................................... 50
Install an online address book ............................................................................................................ 51
Create an appointment ....................................................................................................................... 52
Create and assign a category ............................................................................................................ 52
Change the display of the work week ................................................................................................. 52
Set a default reminder for all new appointments ................................................................................ 53
Update an appointment ...................................................................................................................... 53
Cancel an appointment ...................................................................................................................... 53
Create a task ...................................................................................................................................... 54
Create and assign a category ............................................................................................................ 54
Set the start and due dates for a task ................................................................................................ 54
Show the start and due dates in the task list ...................................................................................... 55
Set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen ........................................................................ 55
Mark a task as completed .................................................................................................................. 55
11 Camera
Use the camera .................................................................................................................................. 56
Camera settings ................................................................................................................................. 56
Video recorder .................................................................................................................................... 57
Options for camera and video recorder .............................................................................................. 58
Transfer images ................................................................................................................................. 59
12 Storage cards
Insert a storage card .......................................................................................................................... 61
Remove a storage card ...................................................................................................................... 62
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View photos and videos ..................................................................................................... 56
Basic settings ..................................................................................................................... 57
Photo settings .................................................................................................................... 57
Video settings .................................................................................................................... 58
Use MMS ........................................................................................................................... 59
Use Bluetooth .................................................................................................................... 59
Use e-mail .......................................................................................................................... 59
View contents of a storage card ......................................................................................................... 64
13 Connections
Use Wireless Manager ....................................................................................................................... 65
HSPA/GPRS/EDGE ........................................................................................................................... 65
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................ 66
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................................................... 71
Advanced settings .............................................................................................................................. 73
HSPA ................................................................................................................................. 65
GPRS/EDGE ..................................................................................................................... 66
Differences between GSM and GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA technology ....................... 66
Bluetooth terms .................................................................................................................. 66
Open Bluetooth settings .................................................................................................... 67
Use a Bluetooth headset ................................................................................................... 67
Create a Bluetooth partnership .......................................................................................... 67
End a Bluetooth partnership .............................................................................................. 68
Accept a Bluetooth partnership .......................................................................................... 68
Edit a Bluetooth partnership .............................................................................................. 68
Connect to a computer using Bluetooth ............................................................................. 69
Use your HP iPAQ as a wireless modem with Bluetooth ................................................... 69
Bluetooth device profiles .................................................................................................... 69
Access services ................................................................................................................. 70
Set up an incoming or outgoing Bluetooth communications (COM) port ........................... 70
End a Bluetooth connection ............................................................................................... 70
Wi-Fi terms ........................................................................................................................ 71
Open Wi-Fi settings ........................................................................................................... 72
Connect to a Wi-Fi network ............................................................................................... 72
Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network ................................................................................. 72
Find an IP address ............................................................................................................. 73
Delete a Wi-Fi network ...................................................................................................... 73
Connect to intranet URLs .................................................................................................. 73
Change an intranet URL .................................................................................................... 74
Set up an automatic choice for connections ...................................................................... 74
Set up a WAP gateway ...................................................................................................... 74
Configure advanced proxy settings ................................................................................... 75
Advanced connection settings ........................................................................................... 75
Set up a VPN server connection ........................................................................................ 76
End a connection ............................................................................................................... 76
14 Synchronization
Synchronization software ................................................................................................................... 77
Set up the Synchronization application .............................................................................................. 77
Synchronize data and copy files ......................................................................................................... 78
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Port data to Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 ........................................................................................ 79
Troubleshoot synchronization issues ................................................................................................. 79
Customized links in WMDC ................................................................................................................ 81
15 Applications
ArcSoft Streaming Player ................................................................................................................... 82
Customer Feedback ........................................................................................................................... 82
Games ................................................................................................................................................ 83
Global Positioning System (GPS) on your HP iPAQ .......................................................................... 83
Google Maps™ for mobile .................................................................................................................. 86
Google Search ................................................................................................................................... 87
HP Asset Viewer ................................................................................................................................ 87
Certificates ......................................................................................................................................... 88
HP Enterprise Mobility Suite ............................................................................................................... 88
HP iPAQ DataConnect ....................................................................................................................... 88
HP Photosmart Mobile ....................................................................................................................... 89
Internet Sharing .................................................................................................................................. 93
Bubble Breaker .................................................................................................................. 83
Solitaire .............................................................................................................................. 83
Prepare your HP iPAQ ....................................................................................................... 83
Verify Internet access ........................................................................................................ 83
Verify the date and time ..................................................................................................... 84
Download the GPS Connection Utility data file .................................................................. 84
Verify compatibility with your HP iPAQ .............................................................................. 84
Configure and manage my GPS software to connect to my HP iPAQ's GPS receiver
automatically ...................................................................................................................... 85
Identify the COM port for my GPS receiver ....................................................................... 85
Improve a slow GPS connection ........................................................................................ 85
Troubleshoot frequent GPS signal loss ............................................................................. 85
Troubleshoot common reasons for interference when using GPS software ...................... 85
View the pictures and videos stored on your HP iPAQ or a storage card ......................... 89
Attach a voice note to a picture ......................................................................................... 89
Print pictures ...................................................................................................................... 90
View a slideshow ............................................................................................................... 90
E-mail pictures ................................................................................................................... 90
Associate a contact with a picture ..................................................................................... 91
Assign a picture to the Today screen background ............................................................. 91
Upload photos to Snapfish ................................................................................................. 91
Enhance documents .......................................................................................................... 92
Set the screen saver .......................................................................................................... 92
Organize images ................................................................................................................ 92
Send an image to clipboard ............................................................................................... 93
View videos ........................................................................................................................ 93
To connect to a computer using a USB data connection ................................................... 93
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To connect to a computer using Bluetooth data connection .............................................. 94
Java Virtual Machine .......................................................................................................................... 94
Jetcet PDF 5 ....................................................................................................................................... 95
Jetcet Print 5 ...................................................................................................................................... 95
Microsoft® Office Mobile .................................................................................................................... 97
Use Word Mobile ............................................................................................................... 97
Use Excel Mobile ............................................................................................................... 97
Use PowerPoint Mobile ..................................................................................................... 98
Use OneNote Mobile ......................................................................................................... 98
Notes .................................................................................................................................................. 99
Write a note ....................................................................................................................... 99
Voice notes ........................................................................................................................ 99
Create voice notes ............................................................................................ 99
Delete voice notes ........................................................................................... 100
Listen to voice notes ....................................................................................... 100
Rename voice notes ....................................................................................... 100
Create a copy of a note ................................................................................................... 101
Take notes during a call ................................................................................................... 101
Opera browser .................................................................................................................................. 101
Pocket Internet Explorer ................................................................................................................... 102
Remote Desktop Mobile ................................................................................................................... 102
Search .............................................................................................................................................. 103
SIM Manager .................................................................................................................................... 103
Task Manager .................................................................................................................................. 104
Voice Commander ............................................................................................................................ 104
Windows Live ................................................................................................................................... 105
Windows Media Player ..................................................................................................................... 107
Clear the Now Playing List ............................................................................................... 107
Update the library ............................................................................................................ 108
Windows Update .............................................................................................................................. 108
16 Product specifications
System specifications ....................................................................................................................... 109
Physical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 110
Operating environment ..................................................................................................................... 110
17 Guidelines for care and maintenance
Use your HP iPAQ appropriately ...................................................................................................... 111
Clean your HP iPAQ ......................................................................................................................... 111
Carry or store your HP iPAQ ............................................................................................................ 111
Use accessories ............................................................................................................................... 111
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18 Frequently asked questions
Battery .............................................................................................................................................. 112
Connection ....................................................................................................................................... 114
Synchronization ................................................................................................................................ 116
Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................... 116
19 Optional accessories
20 Safety information
General precautions ......................................................................................................................... 119
Safety precautions for power cords and accessories ....................................................................... 120
Safety precautions for battery packs ................................................................................................ 120
Safety precautions for docking devices ............................................................................................ 121
Safety precautions for products with wireless devices ..................................................................... 121
Safety precautions for products with modems, telecommunications or local area network
accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 121
21 Regulatory notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice ................................................................................. 122
Modifications .................................................................................................................... 122
Cables .............................................................................................................................. 122
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only) 123
Canadian Notice ............................................................................................................................... 123
Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................................. 123
European Union Notice .................................................................................................................... 123
Products with 2.4–GHz Wireless LAN Devices ............................................................... 125
France ............................................................................................................. 125
Battery Warning ................................................................................................................................ 125
Battery Recycling ............................................................................................................................. 125
Battery Disposal ............................................................................................................................... 125
Chemical substances ....................................................................................................................... 125
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household ......................................................... 126
Equipment Warning .......................................................................................................................... 126
Acoustics Warning ............................................................................................................................ 126
Airline Travel Notice ......................................................................................................................... 126
Medical Electronic Equipment .......................................................................................................... 127
SAR Notice ....................................................................................................................................... 127
Wireless Notices ............................................................................................................................... 127
Precaution for the use of the device ............................................................................... 127
U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice ..................................................................................... 128
Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice ............................................................................. 128
Brazilian Notice ................................................................................................................ 128
Singaporean Wireless Notice .......................................................................................... 128
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Thailand Wireless Notice .................................................................................................................. 129
22 Quick reference
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................... 130
Icons used ........................................................................................................................................ 131
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 134
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1 Welcome to your HP iPAQ
Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your HP iPAQ Data Messenger!
This Product Guide provides you with the instructions necessary to set up, use and enjoy your new
HP iPAQ. Please read the user instructions contained in this Product Guide before using your HP iPAQ.
This Product Guide will give you a comprehensive understanding of all the features and functions
available in your HP iPAQ Data Messenger and enables you to use them to its fullest potential.
NOTE: In addition to the instructions contained in this HP iPAQ Getting Started Guide, you can find
further product information at
Register your new HP iPAQ with Hewlett-Packard to perform the following tasks:
Access support and services, and get the most out of your HP products.
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Sign up for free support alerts, software updates, and personalized newsletters.
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http://www.register.hp.com to register your HP iPAQ or to update your postal or e-mail address
after registration. You are required to enter your user ID and registration password to edit your online
profile. After registering your HP iPAQ, you will receive an e-mail message about special offers and
promotions.
NOTE: Registration is not supported in all countries/regions.
http://www.hp.com/support.
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NOTE: Turn the HP iPAQ around to view the back panel. The stylus is located on the back panel at the
bottom-right corner of your HP iPAQ.
(3) 1140 mAh Lithium-polymer removable/rechargeable battery
(4) Welcome Guide
(5) Getting Started Guide
(6) AC adapter
NOTE: The AC adapter shipped with your HP iPAQ might vary depending on the country/region.
(7) Micro-USB synchronization cable
(8) 2.5 mm wired stereo headset
(9) Getting Started CD with additional software
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3 Components
To use your HP iPAQ to its full potential, identify components and learn about its functions.
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(1) Proximity Sensor This component detects when the phone is in use, and then locks the
screen and turns off the screen backlight.
(2) Light Sensor This component sets the keyboard backlight to the ambient light
settings as per the surrounding light conditions.
(3) Receiver Use to listen to phone calls, sounds, and notifications.
(4) Touch-screen Display Use to view the on-screen contents. Use the stylus to select items,
navigate menus, change feature settings, and play games.
(5) QWERTY Keyboard Use keys on the keyboard to enter text or dial numbers.
NOTE: The keyboard layout might vary depending on the country/
region.
(6) End/Power Key Press to end a phone or data call.
Press and hold for 1 second to put your HP iPAQ into suspend mode,
or to wake it up if it is already in suspend mode.
Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn on and off the HP iPAQ.
(7) ok Key Press to confirm your selection, click the ok button, or click the close
window icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
(8) 5-Way Optical Navigation with
Center Select button
Navigate up, down, left, and right on the screen with the 5-way optical
navigation. Scroll by sliding your thumb or finger in the direction you
want.
Press the Center Select button to select the item highlighted on the
screen.
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Component Description Function
(9) Windows Key Press to open the Start menu on the screen.
(10) Microphone Use for phone conversations, voice notes, or voice commands.
(11) Answer/Send Key Press to answer a call, send an SMS, or view the Dialer screen.
(12) LEDs View to check the battery, network, or device status.
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Top and bottom panel components
Component Description Function
(1) Ringer/Sound Switch Use to switch off incoming call rings and system notification alert
(2) GPS Antenna This component detects GPS signals.
(3) Stylus Use to select elements on the screen and input information.
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sounds.
NOTE: This component will not be visible externally.
Slide down to remove the stylus.
Slide up to place the stylus.
Left and right side components
Component Description Function
(1) Key Guard Press to enable Key Guard.
Key Guard will disable buttons and the touchscreen on your HP iPAQ
to avoid any accidental calls.
(2) Volume Up/Down Key Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Press once to temporarily mute the ringtone and notification sounds.
(3) Messaging Press to launch Messaging.
(4) Stylus Use to select elements on the screen and input information.
(5) Micro-USB Connector Use to connect the Micro-USB charging/synchronization cable.
NOTE: Open the protective flap to gain access to the slot.
(6) Stereo Headphone Jack
(2.5 mm)
(7) Camera Key Use to launch the camera to capture photos and videos.
Use to connect headphones.
NOTE: Open the protective flap to gain access to the slot.
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(1) 3.1 Megapixel Camera Use the 3.1 megapixel camera to take pictures. Do not cover the lens
(2) Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Antenna Detects Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals.
(3) SIM Card Slot Insert a SIM card with the metal contacts facing down to make and
(4) Stylus Use to select elements on the screen and input information.
(5) Speaker Use the speaker to listen to music or as a speakerphone.
(6) WCDMA Antenna Detects WCDMA signals.
(7) MicroSD Slot Insert a Micro Secure Digital (microSD) storage card with the label-side
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while taking pictures.
NOTE: This component will be visible externally.
receive calls.
Slide down to remove the stylus.
Slide up to place the stylus.
NOTE: This component will be visible externally.
up for data storage.
NOTE: Open the back cover to gain access to the slot.
(8) Camera Flash LED Use the camera flash LED to illuminate your subject while you capture
(9) Back Cover Covers the battery, SIM card, and microSD card. For more information
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photos.
about installing these components, see
on page 7 and Storage cards on page 61.
Set up your HP iPAQ
4 Set up your HP iPAQ
Follow these steps to set up and use your HP iPAQ. Carefully remove your HP iPAQ and all the
components from the box before beginning to set up your HP iPAQ.
NOTE: Placing the screen on hard surfaces can cause scratches on the screen.
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: A service provider supplies the SIM card.
If the battery is already inserted, remove it before inserting the SIM card. 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 correctly inserted in the HP iPAQ and you turn on the HP iPAQ, the
icon appears in the title bar at the upper-right corner of the screen.
4. Slide the switch, located over the battery, towards the right to lock the SIM card.
(No SIM card installed)
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.
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2. Place the battery cover down and slide up until it locks into place.
Step 3: Charge the battery
CAUTION: To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ or the AC adapter, make sure that all the metal
connectors are correctly aligned before connecting.
The battery provides power for your HP iPAQ to operate. Use the AC adapter to charge the battery
inside your HP iPAQ.
It takes approximately 2 to 4 hours to fully charge the battery for the first time. Charging might take more
time when the HP iPAQ is connected to a powered computer or with non-HP accessories.
To charge the battery:
1. Connect the AC adapter (input: 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz, output: 5VDC, 1A) to an electrical outlet.
2. Open the protective flap on the HP iPAQ.
Step 3: Charge the battery 9
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Micro-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: Charge the battery by connecting your HP iPAQ to a USB port on your computer through
the Micro-USB synchronization cable. The Microsoft
the screen if you connect your HP iPAQ to a computer that has the software already installed on
the computer.
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, select the Fast
Charging option, and then tap ok.
Step 4: Turn on your HP iPAQ
Press and hold the (End/Power) key for five seconds to turn on your HP iPAQ. Follow the
instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Tap the keyboard icon on the screen to use the
on-screen keyboard. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard to specify information. To learn more about
keyboard use, see
NOTE: The HP iPAQ will take a few minutes to become fully functional. The keyboard will not be active
during this period.
Step 6: Use the keyboard on page 11.
Step 5: Locate the stylus
You can use the stylus to tap and enter text using the on-screen keyboard. You can also use the stylus
to tap and select items on the screen.
To remove the stylus:
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1. Locate the stylus on the back of your HP iPAQ.
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2. Push down to extend the stylus.
3. Pull the stylus out of the device.
NOTE: Push the stylus back in to replace it after you finish using it.
Step 6: Use the keyboard
Your HP iPAQ is equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard. Slide out the keyboard to enter text, numbers,
and symbols on your HP iPAQ. The on-screen content automatically switches to the landscape view.
Slide the keyboard into the HP iPAQ to return to the portrait view.
NOTE: The keyboard layout might vary depending on the country/region.
Slide the lower half of your HP iPAQ towards the right to view the keyboard to view the keyboard.
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Learn about the Today screen and the Getting Started program.
The Today screen
The Today screen is your base to check for date and time, upcoming appointments, missed calls and
numbers, and unread e-mail and text messages. Connectivity icons, a volume indicator, and the battery
charge are displayed at the top of the Today screen.
You can view and access the following features and information from the Today screen:
Date and Time – View the current date and time. Tap to access the clock and alarm settings. For
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Owner Information – View your information stored on your HP iPAQ. Tap to edit the information.
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Calendar – View upcoming appointments. Tap to launch the Calendar program. For more
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Messaging – View number of new e-mail messages received. Tap to launch the e-mail program.
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Set alarms and clocks on page 25.
Specify owner information on page 20.
Calendar on page 52.
Messaging on page 42.
Getting Started – Tap to learn how to perform frequently used tasks and to set up your HP iPAQ.
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Tasks – View scheduled tasks. Tap to launch the Tasks program. For more information, see
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on page 54.
Wireless Manager – View the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth status. Tap to launch Wireless Manager. For
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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 display on the Today screen.
4. Tap ok.
TIP: To move the order in which the items appear, tap an item to select it, and then tap Move Up or
Move Down.
Launch Getting Started on page 13.
Use Wireless Manager on page 65.
Launch Getting Started
Use Getting Started to learn how to complete tasks and to set up your HP iPAQ. To launch the program,
tap Getting Started on the Today screen or tap Start > Programs > Getting Started. Tap the task
that you want to learn about.
Tasks
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Status icons
Your HP iPAQ displays status icons on the screen. The following table shows the common status
indicators and what they mean.
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 Vibrate mode on
Silent mode on Speakerphone on
Wi-Fi on Wi-Fi on and network detected
Wi-Fi connected Mono headset detected
Stereo headset detected Roaming
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
available
GPRS connecting GPRS in use
Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
(EDGE) available
EDGE connecting EDGE in use
GSM service only Phone connection unavailable or network
Radio off 3G service available
3G connecting 3G in use
High Speed Download Packet Access
(HSDPA) service available
HSDPA in use Alarm reminder
Notification received Power Save Mode on
ActiveSync connected ActiveSync inactive
Bluetooth connected High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)
GPRS available in roaming
EDGE available in roaming
error
HSDPA connecting
service available
Use the touch screen display
Your HP iPAQ has a touch screen. Use the stylus on the touch screen display to select items, navigate
menus, change feature settings, and play games. Tap an option on the screen to select the item. Tap
and hold to view the shortcut menu. Tap, hold, and drag a scroll bar to navigate within a window. You
can also draw and write text using the Notes program.
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TIP: Tap to display the online keyboard. Tap a text box and tap the letters on the keyboard to enter
text. Change the text input method to suit your requirements. For more information, see
on-screen keyboard on page 17.
When you start your HP iPAQ for the first time you need to configure the HP iPAQ settings. Use the
stylus to tap and enter the required settings. The settings also prompt you to align the screen for screen
taps. Follow the on-screen instruction to align the screen. For more information about screen alignment,
Customize screen settings on page 22.
see
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.
Use the 5-way optical navigation
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Use the 5-way optical navigation to navigate within your display, e-mail, messages, menus, and settings,
and to select items, change feature settings, or play games. Scroll by moving your thumb or finger over
the optical navigation up, down, left, or right, moving in the direction you want to scroll.
Press the Center Select button to make a selection on the screen.
Use the main buttons on the HP iPAQ
Use the keys on your HP iPAQ to perform basic tasks, such as entering text or opening a program. See
Components on page 3 to identify the keys. Slide out the keyboard to type information, commands, and
messages.
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Answer/Send key
Press the (Answer/Send) key to access the Dialer screen as well as make and receive calls. You
can also use this key to access the recent-call log.
End/Power key
Press the (End/Power) key to end a call and the Dialer screen. Press and hold for 1 second to put
your device in suspend mode or activate it from the suspend mode. Press and hold the
key for about five seconds to turn your HP iPAQ on or off.
Windows key
Touch the (Windows) key to access the Start menu. You can then open the installed programs and
software from the Start menu.
The Start menu lists shortcuts to programs and also displays a list of the recently used programs.
ok key
Touch the (ok) key to confirm a selection. You can also touch the (ok) key to close certain programs
or move a program to the background.
Volume up/down keys
Press the volume up/down key to increase or decrease the volume on your HP iPAQ.
(End/Power)
Camera key
Press the Camera key to launch the camera. You can use the camera to click photographs and record
video clips. For more information, see
Keyboard
Use the keyboard to enter text, numbers, and symbols. The alphabets are arranged using the format
that is similar to a computer keyboard.
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Enter key
Select a program and then press the (Enter) key to launch a program on any screen. You can also
make a call or move to the next line while entering text by pressing the
Backspace key
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(Enter) key.
Press the (Backspace) key to move the cursor back while progressively deleting the text or characters.
When browsing Web pages using Internet Explorer
(Backspace) key when the cursor is not in the input field.
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Shift key
Press this key to enter the associated character. To enter characters in uppercase, press the (Shift)
key, and then press the appropriate keyboard alphabet key. Press the
caps lock. The on-screen keyboard indicator displays the
will appear in uppercase. Press the
characters.
Options key
Some keys have characters marked as superscript. To enter the superscript character, press the
(Options) key and then press the appropriate character key. Press the (Options) key twice to enable
function lock. The on-screen keyboard indicator displays the
superscript characters will be entered. Press the
back to enter main characters.
Symbol key
You can press and hold the (Sym) key to view the symbol table on the screen. You can then navigate
through and select the symbol from the table.
(Shift) key twice to turn on
(Shift lock) icon to indicate that characters
(Shift) key once to disable caps lock and toggle to enter lowercase
(Options lock) icon to indicate that
(Options) key once to disable function lock and toggle
In addition, pressing the
(Sym) key after entering a letter will scroll through different options for that
letter.
Use the on-screen keyboard
Based on your preference, you can use the on-screen keyboard or a handwriting-recognition feature
such as Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, Symbol, or Transcriber to enter text.
NOTE: Transcriber is not available in all countries/regions.
To select the type of on-screen text input:
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.
Letter Recognizer Write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation marks that
punctuation marks that are converted into typed text.
are converted into typed text.
Symbol Tap to select and enter symbols from the table.
Transcriber Write in cursive, print, or mixed handwriting (consisting of both
cursive and print), and convert your writing into typed text.
NOTE: This feature might not be available in all countries/
regions.
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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 character
123 Enter numbers and symbols using this mode.
Use Key Guard
The Key Guard program deactivates your HP iPAQ keys and touch screen to prevent accidental
activation of the HP iPAQ or any of its functions. When the display turns off or times-out as per the
display settings, this feature automatically locks your HP iPAQ. To set the backlight time-out, see
the brightness settings on page 23.
Press and hold the Key Guard button, the first button on the left panel, for two seconds to lock your
HP iPAQ. When your HP iPAQ is locked, the Key Guard is on. Center Button: To Unlock message
is displayed on the screen. The display turns off after five seconds and your HP iPAQ goes into sleep
mode.
To unlock your HP iPAQ, press any key to activate your HP iPAQ from sleep mode, and then press the
Center Select button.
you want.
Adjust
NOTE: To activate the Key Guard after you close the keyboard, press the Key Guard button or put
your device in the sleep mode.
NOTE: When you receive a call, the Key Guard remains active and allows you to answer or ignore a
call.
To dial an emergency number when the Key Guard is active, enter the emergency number using the
keyboard with less than 5 seconds delay. Press the
other key to clear the digit(s) entered.
When you dial an emergency number, it is verified against the emergency number list in your SIM card
and the HP database registry. If the entered number is not recognized as an emergency number, you
will not be able to dial the number.
Know your device
View your HP iPAQ to find the serial number and operating system information. Launch and use the
different programs installed on your HP iPAQ to increase your productivity and help you with your
day-to-day tasks.
Find information about your HP iPAQ
You can use your HP iPAQ to retrieve its own serial number and model number. You can also obtain
information about the hardware and the software installed on your HP iPAQ.
To view the serial number
(Answer/Send) key to place the call. Press any
1. Tap Start > Settings > System > HP Asset Viewer.
2. Tap the Identity tab to view the serial number.
3. Tap ok.
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