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User’s Guide

HP iPAQ Pocket PC hw6500 Series

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March 2005

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1 Getting to Know Your

HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger

Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Setting the Time for Home and Locations

You Are Visiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Entering Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Setting a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Resetting the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Performing a Soft Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Performing a Hard Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12

Aligning the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13

Routine Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13

Protecting the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14

Traveling with Your HP iPAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15

2 Learning the Basics

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Using the Today Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Navigation Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Command Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

TodayPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Pop-Up Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Creating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Customizing the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

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Customizing the Application Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Locking the Application Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Using Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Opening Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Minimizing Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Closing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11

Installing Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Backing Up Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Using iPAQ File Store Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

3 Using ActiveSync

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Installing ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Synchronizing with Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Changing Synchronization Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Copying Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Installing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Backing up and Restoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Synchronizing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Using ActiveSync to Send and Receive E-mail. . . . . . . 3–10

Requesting Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

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4 Learning Input Methods

Using the Thumb Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

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Keyboard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Using the Function and Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Accent Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Using the On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Writing with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer . . . . . 4–8

Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber . . . . . 4–9

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Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer . . . . . . . 4–10

Drawing and Writing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11

Changing Word Suggestion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

5 Using the Phone Features

SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Inserting a SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Removing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Activating Your Phone Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

Phone Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

Your PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Phone Buttons and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Checking Your Connection and Signal Strength. . . . . . . 5–9

Automatic Frequency Band Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

Turning the Phone On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

HP Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Setting a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11

Switching a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Making and Receiving Phone Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13

Answering a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Ending a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Making a Call from Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Making a Call Using Speed Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Making a Call from Call History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16

Making a Conference Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16

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Adjusting Phone Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17

Enabling the Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17

Setting Ring Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17

Enabling Speakerphone Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19

Taking Notes During a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19

Using Voice Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20

Putting a Call on Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20

Using Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20

Displaying Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21

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Blocking Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21

Forwarding Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21

Changing the System Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–22

Change the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–22

Changing the Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–23

Changing Services Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–24

Viewing Available GSM/GPRS/EDGE Networks . . . . 5–24

Using International Roaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–25

Changing Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–26

Manually Selecting a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–26

Configuring Your HP iPAQ forYour SIM Card . . . . . . 5–27

Modifying the GSM/GPRS Network Settings. . . . . . . . 5–28

Editing Network Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–29

Creating a New Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–32

Failed Automatic SIM Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–34

TTY Functionality for the Hearing-Impaired . . . . . . . . 5–35

6 Managing Multiple Wireless Connections

Using the iPAQ Wireless Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Power Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Settings Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Managing Data Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

7 Making Your Data Connections

Impact of Data Connection When

Phone Call is Received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

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Using GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Creating a GPRS/EDGE Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Setting Up a WAP Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Viewing WAP Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Connecting to a Private Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Setting Up VPN Server Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Setting Up Proxy Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Managing Your E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

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Entering an Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Using a Favorites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

8Using GPS Navigation

Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

GPS Navigation Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Downloading a Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Getting Started with GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

Using Quick Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7

Viewing the Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–8

Operating the Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Setting a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

Adding a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14

Using the Route Summary Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–15

Using the Map Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16

Switching to a Schematic View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18

Using the Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18

Selecting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19

Selecting your Home Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20

Selecting a Favorite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21

Selecting a Recent Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21

Selecting your GPS Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21

Selecting a Point of Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21

Finding an Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22

Setting Your Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–23

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Setting Your Vocal Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–26

9 Using Bluetooth

Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Understanding Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Supported Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

Working with Bluetooth Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

Turning On Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5

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Opening Bluetooth Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5

Setting Accessibility Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5

Enabling Bluetooth Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–6

Setting a Shared Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8

Understanding Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–9

Working with Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–12

Opening Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–12

Locating and Selecting a Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–12

Connecting to Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–14

Identifying the Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . 9–14

Establishing a Headphone or

Stereo Speakers Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–14

Establishing an ActiveSync Connection . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Establishing a Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–19

Dial-Up Networking Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–20

Using Dial-Up Networking Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–20

Joining a Personal Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–21

Working with Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–21

Creating a File Transfer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–22

Sending Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–22

Creating a Folder on a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . 9–22

Receiving a File from a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . 9–22

Deleting a File from a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . 9–23

Using Business Card Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–23

Setting Up Your Business Card Information. . . . . . 9–23

Opening a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–26

Viewing Connection Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–26

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Closing a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–27

Viewing Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–27

Working with Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–27

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10 Using the Camera Features

Camera Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Taking a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3

Ending Your Photo Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

Taking a Video Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

Adjusting the Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8

Setting Up Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8

Camera Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8

Configuring Instant Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–9

Using the Self-Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–9

Configuring File Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–10

Configuring Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–10

Using HP Image Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11

Viewing Thumbnail Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–13

Viewing a Photo Full-Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–13

Recording Sound With a Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–14

Viewing a Slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–14

E-mailing a Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–16

Exiting HP Image Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–17

HP Image Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–17

Tips for Taking Better Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–20

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11Expansion Cards

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Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Card . . . . . 11–1

Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Card. . . . . 11–3

Viewing the Content of Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–3

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12 Using Inbox and Messaging

Using Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1

Synchronizing Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–2

Using Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3

Setting Up an Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–4

E-mail Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–5

Downloading Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–7

Compose and Send a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8

Reply to or Forward a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–9

Receive Attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–9

Receive Meeting Requests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–10

Using Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–11

Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–11

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) . . . . . . . . 12–13

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13 Managing the Battery

Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–5

Charging with the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–6

Charging with the HP iPAQ Cradle

and AC Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–8

Charging Over a USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–9

Changing the Backlight Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–10

Disabling the Application Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–10

Manually Monitoring the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–11

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14 Using Security Features

Using HP ProtectTools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–1

Setting Up Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–2

Using Your HP iPAQ with HP ProtectTools. . . . . . 14–5

Changing Your HP ProtectTools Settings. . . . . . . . 14–8

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15 Troubleshooting

Self-Test Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–1

Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–2

ActiveSync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–7

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–9

Expansion Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–11

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–12

GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–14

A Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . . . . . A–1

Declaration of Conformity for products

marked with the FCC logo—United States only. . . . A–2

Canadian Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

European Union Regulatory Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Notice for France and Italy for use of

2.4 GHz wireless communication:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

Battery Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6

Equipment Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6

Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6

Medical Electronic Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

Wireless Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

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Health and Safety Information—FCC. . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

Australian Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–9

Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice

Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . A–9

Singaporean Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–10

Taiwanese Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–11

. . . . . . . . . . . . A–9

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B Specifications

System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

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Getting to Know Your

HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger

Congratulations on purchasing the HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger. This device includes the following features a Mobile phone, Global System for Mobile Communications/ General Packet Radio Service/Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) technology, Bluetooth, Global Positioning System Navigation (GPS), Pocket PC software, and a Digital camera on certain models. Use this chapter to find out about setting up your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger and to learn how it works.

The software programs described below are preinstalled on your HP iPAQ or included on the Companion CD. The preinstalled programs are not deleted if your HP iPAQ loses power.

You can find detailed information for using these programs in the Help files on your HP iPAQ. To access these Help files, from the Start menu, tap Help and select a program.

In addition, Microsoft Pocket PC Basics provides instructions on operating the HP iPAQ. To locate Pocket PC Basics, go to the Today screen and tap Start > Help > Pocket PC Basics.

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HP iPAQ Software

HP Asset Viewer From the Start menu,

HP Photosmart From the Start menu,

HP Image Transfer This software is

HP Image Zone From the Start menu,

To Access Functions

tap Settings > System tab > HP Asset Viewer.

tap Programs > HP

Photosmart.

included on the Companion CD.

tap Programs > HP

Image Zone.

HP Profiles From the Start menu,

tap Settings > System tab > HP Profiles.

Lists detailed information about your system and its configuration.

Take digital photographs and modify settings with your HP iPAQ Camera.

Transfer digital photographs from the HP iPAQ to your personal computer.

Display individual images and run slideshows on your HP iPAQ. Also print, send, record and e-mail images from your HP iPAQ.

Set different profiles for ring type or loudness, turning on wireless settings, screen brightness or battery settings.

HP ProtectTools From the Start menu,

tap Programs > HP

ProtectTools.

Protects your privacy by activating password protection and encryption on your HP iPAQ.

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HP iPAQ Software

iPAQ Backup From the Start menu,

iPAQ Wireless From the Today

Self-Test From the Start menu,

To Access Functions

tap Programs > iPAQ Backup.

screen, tap the Wireless icon in the bottom right of the screen.

tap Settings > System tab > Self Test.

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Back up your data to protect it from loss due to a drained battery, accidental deletion, or hardware failure.

Provides a centralized control to wireless features on your HP iPAQ. It allows you to turn all wireless features on and off and configure settings for phone and data functions using GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and Bluetooth.

Run a basic diagnostic test on the device.

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Microsoft Pocket PC Software

ActiveSync Synchronize information between your HP

iPAQ and personal computer so you have the latest information in both locations. Be sure you install ActiveSync on your personal computer before connecting the cradle and

HP iPAQ to your computer. Calculator Perform calculations. Calendar Schedule appointments, meetings, and other

events, and set an alarm to remind you of the

appointments. Appointments for the day are

displayed on the Today screen. Connections Connect your HP iPAQ to the Internet and

Contacts Keep an updated list of friends and

intranet to browse Web sites, send and

receive e-mail, and synchronize information

using ActiveSync.

colleagues to e-mail, message, and

telephone.

Functions

Inbox Receive and send Internet e-mail, Text and

MMS messages in Inbox on your HP iPAQ or

from your computer if ActiveSync is installed

or if synchronizing with Exchange ActiveSync

over the air. You must have an e-mail address

provided by your Internet Service Provider

(ISP) or employer to send and receive e-mail.

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Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings,

and recordings. Pocket Excel Create and edit workbooks or view and edit

Pocket Internet Explorer Browse the Internet and download pages

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Excel workbooks created on your computer.

through synchronization or by connecting to

the Internet.

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Functions

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Pock et W ord Create new documents or view and edit Word

Ring Tones Select different sounds to notify you of

Settings Obtain quick access to settings for the

Tasks Keep track of your to-do list. Terminal Services Client Log onto your computer and use all the

Windows Media Player 10 Series

documents created on your computer.

incoming calls.

backlight, clock, memory, power, regional

settings, Today screen, password, sounds

and notifications, etc.

programs available on that computer from

your HP iPAQ (Windows 2000 and XP or

later).

Play digital audio and video files in Windows

Media or MP3 format on your device.

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Using the Stylus

Your HP iPAQ comes with a stylus that you should use to tap or write on your screen.

Note: Use the stylus to tap and write on the screen, and use your

fingers to press the Power button, application buttons on the bottom of the device, and the camera’s on-screen shutter button.

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to your HP iPAQ screen, never use

any device other than the stylus that comes with the HP iPAQ or an approved replacement to tap or write on the screen. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras at

www.hp.com/Go/iPAQaccessories.

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You can perform three basic actions using the stylus: Tap—Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item. Lift the

stylus after you tap an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse on your computer.

Drag—Place the point of the stylus on the screen and drag an item across the screen without lifting the stylus until you have completed the selection. Dragging is equivalent to dragging with the left mouse button pressed on your computer.

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Tap and hold—Hold the stylus pointer on an item for a short time until a menu displays. Tapping and holding is equivalent to right-clicking your computer mouse button. When you tap and hold, a circle of blue dots appears around the stylus to indicate that the menu will soon pop up.

Setting the Date and Time

When you turn on your HP iPAQ for the first time, you are requested to select your time zone. After setting the time zone, you still need to set the time and date on your unit. T a p the Clock icon on the Today screen to set the time and date. All three settings are located in the Clock Settings screen and can be set at the same time.

Note: By default, the time on the HP iPAQ is synchronized with

your computer each time the two devices connect using ActiveSync.

Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting

From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon.

Shortcut: From the Tod ay screen, tap the Clock icon to set the time.

1. Tap either Home or Visiting.

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2. Tap the time-zone down arrow, and select the appropriate

time zone.

3. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, and use the up and down arrows to adjust the time.

Shortcut: You can also adjust the time by moving the hands of the clock with the stylus.

4. Tap AM or PM.

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5. Tap OK.

6. Tap Yes to save the time.

Setting the Date

1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms icon.

Shortcut: From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the date.

2. Tap the down arrow by the date.

3. Tap the left or right arrow to select a month and year.

4. Tap a day.

5. Tap OK.

6. Tap Yes to save the date settings.

You will need to reset your time zone, time, and date if:

■ The location time (Home or Visiting) needs to be changed.

■ All power to the HP iPAQ is lost, which removes all saved

settings.

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■ You perform a full reset of your HP iPAQ.

Shortcut: From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the time zone, time, and date.

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Entering Owner Information

You can personalize your HP iPAQ by entering owner information. To enter owner information:

1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information.

Shortcut: From the Today screen, tap Tap here to set owner information.

2. Tap in the Name field. A keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the characters to enter your name.

Note: If you prefer, you can use Letter Recognizer, Microsoft

Transcriber, or Block Recognizer to input information. Refer to

Chapter 4, “Learning Input Methods” for more information.

3. Tap the Tab key on the keyboard to move the cursor to the next field.

4. Continue entering whatever information you want to include.

5. To display owner information or notes at startup, tap the

Options tab and place a checkmark in the Identification Information and Notes checkboxes.

6. Tap on the Notes tab to enter any notes.

7. Tap OK to save the information and return to the Today screen.

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Setting a Password

You can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to or use of your HP iPAQ.

1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Personal tab >

Password.

2. On the Password screen, tap the box next to Prompt if de vice unused for, then set the timed prompt.

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3. In the Password Type box, tap the down arrow to display the dropdown box and select either Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric as the password type you want to use.

4. Enter your password in the Password box using the screen keyboard and tap OK.

Note: Keep a record of your password in a safe place in case you

forget it. If you are unable to retriev e your password, you must perform a hard reset on your HP iPAQ and will lose settings and information that are not saved in ROM. See the section in this chapter “Performing a Hard Reset” for more information.

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Resetting the Unit

Performing a Soft Reset

A soft reset (also known as a normal reset) stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data.

CAUTION: Be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a

soft reset since soft reset erases all unsaved data.

To perform a soft reset:

1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the bottom of the device to the right of the communications port.

2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button until the screen fades.

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3. Remove the stylus to restart the HP iPAQ.

The HP iPAQ restarts and displays the Today screen.

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Performing a Hard Reset

Perform a hard reset (also known as a full reset) when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data from RAM.

CAUTION: If you perform a hard reset, your HP iPAQ returns to its default settings and loses all information that is not recorded in ROM or

iPAQ File Store.

To perform a hard reset:

1. Press and hold down the Power button.

2. While holding the Power button, use the stylus to lightly press the recessed Reset button on the bottom of the HP iPAQ for about five seconds.

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3. The HP iPAQ screen fades and the device resets. Once the device resets and the screen comes back on, release the Power button and remove the stylus from the Reset button.

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Aligning the Screen

When the HP iPAQ is turned on for the first time, you are guided through a screen alignment process. You must realign your screen if:

■ The HP iPAQ does not respond accurately to your taps.

■ You perform a hard reset of your HP iPAQ.

To realign the HP iPAQ screen:

1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Screen icon.

2. Tap the Align Screen button. Shortcut: To access the Align Screen application without

tapping on the screen, push down and hold the 5-Way Navigational button and the Contacts application button located to the left of the Navigational button.

3. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise when tapping the cross-hair object.

4. Tap OK.

Routine Care

To keep your HP iPAQ in good condition and working properly, follow these guidelines:

■ Keep your HP iPAQ away from excessive moisture and

temperature extremes.

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■ Do not expose your HP iPAQ to liquids or precipitation.

■ Avoid exposing your HP iPAQ to direct sunlight or strong

ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.

■ When not in use, store your HP iPAQ in a case. You can

select from a wide variety of case options at

www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories.

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Protecting the Screen

CAUTION: The screen and camera lens of your HP iPAQ is made of

glass and can be damaged or broken by drops, impacts, or pressure.

Note: HP is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of

your failure to follow the instructions that came with the HP branded product. Refer to the warranty document included with your HP iPAQ for more information.

You should observe the following practices to protect the screen and camera lens of your HP iPAQ from damage.

■ When transporting your HP iPAQ in a purse, pocket,

briefcase, etc., ensure the device does not get compressed, bent, dropped, hit, or sat on.

■ Do not place anything on top of your HP iPAQ to prevent

■ Clean your HP iPAQ by wiping the screen, the camera lens,

■ Avoid exposing your HP iPAQ to direct sunlight or strong

■ Avoid scratching the surface of the screen and the camera

■ Use only the stylus that comes with your HP iPAQ or an

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the internal components,

do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow excess liquid to drip inside your HP iPAQ. Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen may discolor the finish and damage it.

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damage to the screen.

and the exterior with a soft, damp cloth lightly moistened only with water.

ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.

lens and banging them against hard objects.

approved replacement on the screen to prevent scratching it. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras at

www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories.

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Traveling with Your HP iPAQ

Use the following guidelines when traveling with your HP iPAQ:

■ Back up your information.

■ Take a copy of your backup with you on an SD memory card.

■ Disconnect all external devices.

■ Take the AC Adapter and AC Charger Adapter with you.

■ Keep your HP iPAQ in a protective case and keep it in your

carry-on luggage.

■ For air travel, be sure to turn off the Phone and Bluetooth. To

turn off all wireless features, from the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar, then tap the ALL OFF button on the iPAQ Wireless screen to turn all wireless

features off.

■ If you are traveling internationally, be sure you have the plug

adapter appropriate for the country you are visiting.

Note: If you are planning on traveling abroad with your HP

iPAQ, you may need to set up your phone features for international calling. For this purpose, refer to the information in

Chapter 5, in the section “Using International Roaming.”

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Using the Today Screen

When you first turn on your HP iPAQ, the Today screen displays. You can also display it by tapping Start, and Today. Use the Today screen to view:

■ Date and time

■ Owner information

■ Upcoming appointments

■ Unread and unsent messages

■ Tasks that need to be completed

Tap to switch to a program.

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Tap to create a new item.

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Tap to set Wireless connections. Tap to change Phone settings.

Tap to change volume or mute all sounds.

Tap to change date and time. Tap to enter your personal information.

Tap to read e-mail. Tap to add tasks. Tap to set appointment or view existing appointments.

TodayPanel

Tap to launch the iPAQ

Wireless screen.

Indicates device connected to computer.

Navigation Bar

The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program, wireless and volume status, and current time, and allows you to open programs. Use the Start menu to select a program.

Tap to customize the settings.

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Navigation Bar

Tap to select a program you used

recently

Tap to select a program.

Tap to see additional programs. Tap to launch the iPAQ

Wireless screen

Command Bar

Within each program, use the Command bar located at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks. Tap New to create a new item in the current program.

Create new item

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Menu Record or write

actions

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TodayPanel

The TodayPanel is located on the Today screen above the Command bar and displays shortcuts to the following settings:

■ Options and Today Settings—Tap to access Options or

Today Settings.

■ Battery power settings—Tap to view battery power

remaining or to adjust battery power settings.

■ Memory allocation settings—Tap to view or adjust memory

allocations, memory available for iPAQ File Store folder, and to activate or stop a running program.

■ Storage card settings—Tap to view memory available for

iPAQ File Store folder.

■ Backlight settings—Tap to adjust backlight settings.

Options and Today settings

Battery power settings

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Memory allocation settings

Storage card settings

Backlight settings

When you first power on your HP iPAQ, the TodayPanel is set to display on the Today screen. To turn it off:

1. In the TodayPanel, tap the Options and Today Settings icon > Today Settings.

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2. On the Today Settings screen, scroll down and uncheck the TodayPanel box.

Note: To turn the TodayPanel on again, tap Start > Settings >

Today icon > Items tab. On the Today Settings screen, scroll down and place a checkmark in the TodayPanel box.

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