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Aero 2100 Series

Color Palm-size PC

Reference Guide

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REFERENCE GUIDE

Aero 2100 Series Color Palm-size PC

Second Edition August 1999

Compaq Computer Corporation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

preface: Before You Begin chapter 1: Introducing the Device chapter 2: Basic Operations chapter 3: Using Power

chapter 4: Software Functions chapter 5: Backup and Restore chapter 6: Pocket Outlook chapter 7: Voice Recorder chapter 8: Note Taker

chapter 9: Picture Viewer chapter 10: AudiblePlayer chapter 11: Infrared Feature chapter 12: CompactFlash Cards chapter 13: ActiveSync

chapter 14: Channels

chapter 15: Getting Connected Remotely chapter 16: Upgrading the Memory Module chapter 17: Using Jot Character Recognizer chapter 18: Tips & Troubleshooting appendix A: Hardware Specifications appendix B: Icon Reference

appendix C: Regulatory Notices

preface

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before using your Compaq Aero 2100 Series, be sure to read through the Quick Start Guide. Read this chapter for information about:

documentation and online help

customer registration

symbols and conventions used in this guide

FINDING INFORMATION

References are provided as printed materials and as online information that is accessible from your desktop computer and your Aero 2100. In addition to this guide the following references come with your Aero 2100:

Quick Start Guide

Pocket Reference Guide

Accessories Information

Accessories Business Card

Important Safety Information

For Help... (warranty and service information)

Program License Agreement

Microsoft® ActiveSync™ booklet (with Microsoft ActiveSync CD)

The following online references are also available:

Name	Location
Palm-size PC Help	Compaq Aero 2100. Tap StartàHelp.

Microsoft ActiveSync Help	On your desktop computer. Install the
	Microsoft ActiveSync software. Next,
	click on the Microsoft ActiveSync icon
	on your desktop, then click
	HelpàActiveSync Help.
Microsoft Palm-size PC Home	www.microsoft.com/
Page	windowsce/ppc

Compaq Aero 2100 Home Page	www.compaq.com/
	products/

LOCATING INFORMATION QUICKLY

To quickly find the information you’re looking for, use this table as a starting point.

To Find Information About:	Look Here:
Using the programs on your	Compaq Aero 2100 Reference
Compaq Aero 2100	Guide
	Palm-size PC Help

Synchronizing and exchanging files	Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
with your desktop computer	ActiveSync Help also includes
	troubleshooting information on
	connections.
	Palm-size PC Help
	The booklet accompanying the
	Microsoft ActiveSync CD
Toolbar buttons and dialog box	Tap and hold on a toolbar button or
items	dialog box item to see its name or a
	short description. Drag off the
	toolbar button or item before lifting
	to avoid activating it.

Information on this release of	Read Me files (located in the
Windows CE and ActiveSync	ActiveSync folder on your desktop
	computer).
Information on Aero 2100	Accessories Information
accessories and how to order them	Accessories Business Card
	Accessories Business Card

The latest information and offers for	Aero 2100 Home Page
your Aero 2100 device and	(www.compaq.com/
accessories	products/)

CUSTOMER REGISTRATION

In North America

To receive the latest information on your Compaq Aero 2100 Series, as well as special offers on device accessories and software, be sure to register with Compaq by completing and mailing the Register Now card included with your Palm-size PC.

Outside of North America

Outside of North America, use the Compaq Info Messenger service to obtain Internet and e-mail access to the latest software updates and service documentation for your device.

Once you register with this free service at www.compaq.com/ infomessenger and build your profile(s), Info Messenger searches the Compaq Web site and collects information specific to your Compaq Aero 2100 Series environment. Info Messenger then sends an e-mail alerting you when new and/or updated information is available on a Compaq customized Web page.

SYMBOLS AND CONVENTIONS

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

Names of menus, commands and icons are shown in bold type as they appear on the display, for example, Start, Close all tasks, Q.

An arrow is used to separate icons or menu options that you should select in succession, for example, tap StartàSettingsàOwner.

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions.

chapter 1

INTRODUCING THE DEVICE

Welcome to the colorful world of the Compaq Aero 2100 Series (referred to as the "device" throughout this reference guide). Powered by Microsoft's Windows CE operating system, the Aero 2100 is designed to provide you quick and convenient access to critical information while away from your PC. It fits neatly in your pocket and acts as a mobile extension to your PC, letting you access and organize important information such as your contacts, schedule and task list wherever you go.

Best of all, the Aero 2100 Series features a bright, high resolution, color TFT display that greatly enhances the crispness of text and pictures so that you can view more information at a glance. New reflective technology ensures the Compaq Aero 2100 Series display is as easy to read in bright outdoor environments as it is in low-light indoor settings. You can even make changes to your data or add new data by using the stylus and the software keyboard or the Jot handwriting recognition system. Because its Windows CE interface closely emulates the Windows interface on your PC, the Aero 2100 Series is the most intuitive way to stay productive and access, organize and exchange information with a Windows-based PC.

This chapter describes the following features:

front side components left side components top edge components

bottom edge components back side components

cradle components and auto-sync cable

FRONT SIDE COMPONENTS

Î Ê

Front Side

Item Component	Function
Ê Battery Charge and Alarm	The indicator light on the top of the
Light	device serves as both a battery charge
	indicator and a visual alarm indicator.
	Flashing green: Notification alarm
	signal.
	Flashing amber: Battery is
	charging.
	Solid amber: Battery is fully
	charged.
	For more information, see "Charging
	the Battery Pack" in Chapter 3, and
	"Setting Notification Alarms" in
	Chapter 4.

Continued

Front Side Components Continued

Item	Component	Function
Ë Program Buttons		The program buttons on the front
		panel of the device are used to open
		some of the most frequently used
		applications. You can change the
		shortcuts of the program buttons so
		that they open different applications,
		or so that they act as game keys. For
		more information, see "Program
		Buttons" in Chapter 6.
		Opens the Calendar
		application.
		Opens the Contacts
		application.
		Opens the Tasks
		application.
		Opens the Note Taker
		application.

Ì	Power and Backlight	The Power and Backlight button is
Ì	Button	used to turn on and off your device
	Button	used to turn on and off your device
		and the screen backlight. Press and
		release the button to turn on or off the
		device. Press and hold the button for
		one second to toggle on or off the
		backlight.
		Continued

Front Side Components Continued

Item Component	Function
Í Color TFT Display	The 65,536-color TFT (thin-film
	transistor) display greatly enhances
	the crispness of text and pictures so
	that you can view more information at
	a glance. New reflective technology
	ensures the Compaq Aero 2100
	display is as easy to read in bright
	outdoor environments as it is in low-
	light indoor settings.

Î Microphone	The two small holes at the top of the
	device are the microphone for the
	built-in Voice Recorder. For more
	information, see Chapter 7, "Voice
	Recorder."

LEFT SIDE COMPONENTS

Ê Ë

Left Side

Item

Component

Function

Voice Recorder Button

You can record brief notes and messages

by speaking into the built-in microphone while holding down the voice recorder button. For more information, see Chapter 7, "Voice Recorder."

Dial/Action Button	This is a wheel with three functions.
		Rotate the dial up to cause an
		Rotate the dial up to cause an
		upward scrolling action while you
		are using an application.
		Rotate the dial down to cause a
		Rotate the dial down to cause a
		downward scrolling action while you
		are using an application.
		are using an application.
		Press the center of the dial to use it
		Press the center of the dial to use it
		as an action button, much like the
		Enter key on a full-sized PC
		keyboard.
Exit Button	Press this button to exit a window within
	an application. The Exit button is similar
	to the Esc key on a full-size PC
	keyboard.

TOP EDGE COMPONENTS

	Ë
	Í Ì
	Top Edge
Item Component	Function
Ê Infrared Port	You can use the infrared port to

exchange data with other infraredequipped devices. The infrared port can transmit at speeds up to 115 Kb per second. For more information, see Chapter 11, "Infrared Feature."

Audio Jack	The audio jack lets you connect the
	supplied combo earplug/microphone to
	your Compaq Aero 2100.
CompactFlash Card Slot	The CompactFlash slot is protected by a
	removable cover. The slot supports Type
	I and Type II CompactFlash cards. For
	more information, see Chapter 12
	"CompactFlash Cards."
Stylus	Press down the stylus to automatically
	pop it up for easy removal. Press the
	stylus again to lock it back into its
	holder.

BOTTOM EDGE COMPONENTS

Bottom Edge

Item Component	Function
Ê Backup Battery	The system relies on a coin-sized backup
Compartment	battery to maintain data when the main
	battery pack is low or unavailable. Open
	the cover of the backup battery
	compartment to access the backup
	battery. For more information, see
	"Backup Battery" in Chapter 3.

Communications Port	The communications port establishes a
	connection with the serial port of your
	desktop PC. You can connect the device
	to a PC by using a cradle or an auto-sync
	cable. For information on using the
	communications port to establish a
	connection to a PC, see ActiveSync Help
	on your desktop computer.
DC Jack	The DC jack allows you to connect to
	external power with the supplied AC
	adapter. For more information, see
	"Using AC Power" in Chapter 3.

BACK SIDE COMPONENTS

Ì	Ë

Back Side

Item Component	Function
Ê Memory Compartment	The memory compartment holds the
	memory module installed in the device.
	You can improve system performance
	and increase the storage capacity of your
	device by changing the installed memory
	module for a larger one. For more
	information, see Chapter 15, "Upgrading
	the Memory Module."

Ë Battery Compartment	The battery compartment holds the
	rechargeable battery pack. For more
	information, see "Rechargeable Battery
	Pack" in Chapter 3.
Ì Speaker	The system sounds alarms and plays
	back sound recordings through this
	speaker.

Continued

Back Side Components Continued

Item	Component	Function
Í Reset Button		The Reset button is recessed inside the
		case of the device. Occasionally, some
		hardware or software malfunctions can
		prevent the device from responding. To
		get the device working again, use the tip
		of the stylus to press the Reset button.
		For more information, see "Resetting
		Your Device" in Chapter 3.
		CAUTION: When you use the
		Reset button, you will lose any
		data that has not been saved.

CRADLE COMPONENTS AND

AUTO-SYNC CABLE

Your Compaq Aero 2100 Series comes with either a standard or deluxe cradle. You can also buy an auto-sync cable separately. All three accessories can be used to establish a link between the Aero 2100 and a desktop computer.

Standard Cradle

Item Component	Function
Ê Standard Cradle	The cradle links your Aero 2100 to your
	desktop computer. You can also recharge
	the main unit's battery by docking the main
	unit in the cradle while the cradle is
	attached to external power.
Ë Fixed Auto-sync Cable	The fixed auto-sync cable connects your

cradle to the desktop PC. When you dock the device into the cradle, the device automatically connects with the desktop PC. (You must install ActiveSync on the desktop PC first.) For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop PC.

	Using the Cradle

Item Component	Function
Ì AC Adapter	The AC adapter connects the cradle to
	external power. For more information,
	see "Using AC Power" in Chapter 3.

Í DC Jack	The DC jack allows you to connect to
	external power via the supplied AC
	adapter.

	Ï
Deluxe Cradle

Item Component	Function
Î Battery Charging	The deluxe cradle is similar to the standard
Compartment	cradle, except that it has a battery-charging
	compartment used to charge an additional
	battery pack.
Ï Battery Charge Light	The deluxe cradle's battery charge light lets

you track the charging status of a spare battery pack.

Flashing amber: Spare battery is charging.

Sold amber: Spare battery is fully charged.

For more information, see "Charging the

Battery Pack" in Chapter 3.

The Auto-sync Cable

Item Component	Function
Ð Auto-sync Cable	The auto-sync cable allows you to make
(Accessory)	a direct connection from the
	communications port on your device to
	the serial port on your desktop PC.

chapter 2

BASIC OPERATIONS

This section helps you to start using your Compaq Aero 2100 Series.

In-depth information on each of the individual operations described can be found elsewhere in this reference guide.

This chapter describes the following features:

using the stylus programs Active Desktop

start menu and taskbar command bar

typing and writing on your device finding information on your device viewing information on your device customizing your device

adjusting the backlight

USING THE STYLUS

The Compaq Aero 2100 Series has a touch-sensitive screen. It allows you to use your stylus to interact with the device. With the Compaq Aero 2100 Series, you can input data using the full screen area.

When it's not in use, the stylus is stored inside a compartment located at the top edge of your device. Press down the top of the stylus to free it from the stylus compartment. When you are finished using the stylus, reinsert it into the compartment and press it down to lock it into place.

Using the Stylus

CAUTION: Do not touch the screen with sharp objects or any other type of writing instrument. It can damage the screen.

The stylus tip can also be used to open the cover of the backup battery compartment, or to press the Reset button.

PROGRAMS

The basic set of Windows CE programs is installed on your Compaq Aero 2100 Series. You can switch to any program by selecting from the Start menu or the Q Menu, or by pressing a program button on the device. The programs listed below are installed on your device.

Program	Description
ActiveSync	Synchronizes your desktop computer and your
	device.

AudiblePlayer	Lets you listen to audio recordings.
Auto Run	Allows specialized programs stored on a
	CompactFlash card to run automatically.

Calendar	Allows you to review or change your
	appointments.
CF Backup/Restore	Allows you to backup and restore data with a
	CompactFlash card.

Channels	Downloads data to your device.
Connections	Connects to other computers or the Internet.

Contacts	Keeps track of your friends and colleagues.
Diagnostics	Allows you to test various functions of your Aero
	2100.

File Explorer	Lets you manage and navigate among your files.
Game Keys	Converts the application launch keys into
	directional keys so that you can play games.

Inbox	Sends and receives e-mail.
Note Taker	Creates handwritten or typed notes and drawings.

PC Link	Initiates a connection with your desktop computer.
Picture Viewer	Allows you to view images on your Aero 2100.

Solitaire	Entertains you while you are on the road.

Continued

Programs Continued

Program	Description
QLaunch	Adds a Q icon to the task bar so you can quickly
	access the Q Menu.

Q Menu	Allows you to switch between tasks, close tasks
	and view QUtilities.
QUtilities	Allows you to access several important setting
	controls.

Tasks	Allows you to review and change your task list.
Voice Recorder	Allows you to record a memo.

You don't have to close programs on your device. Simply switch to another program you want to use. To switch between open programs, tap the Q icon on the taskbar, then the desired program from the program list.

NOTE: The pre-installed programs on your device are stored in ROM (read-only memory) and cannot be removed or lost. You can install additional software that will be placed in RAM (random access memory). Programs placed in RAM can be removed. See ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer for information on installing third-party software.

ACTIVE DESKTOP

Use the Active Desktop to display important information, such as today’s appointments and tasks.

Active Desktop Screen

To select the type of information you want to display on the desktop, tap

StartàSettingsàDisplayàDisplay Active Desktop.

Display Properties Screen

START MENU AND TASKBAR

Use the Start menu on the taskbar to open programs, adjust settings, find information, and view Help for the current program.

Start Menu

On the taskbar, you can also do the following.

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Taskbar

NOTE: When your batteries are running low, a battery icon appears in the status area. For icon descriptions, see Appendix B, "Icon Reference." Low battery messages are also displayed on your screen. For information on optimizing battery life, see "Conserving Battery Power" in Chapter 3.

You can change what you see on the Start menu and taskbar by tapping

StartàSettingsàTaskbar.

COMMAND BAR

The command bar at the top of the device screen includes both menu names and toolbar buttons. You can decide which you want to display.

Command Bar

TYPING AND WRITING ON YOUR DEVICE

With your Compaq Aero 2100 Series, you can quickly type, write, and draw in the way that’s most convenient for you. You can type with the keyboard, write using character recognition, or write and draw directly on the screen using your stylus.

In Note Taker, and in notes that you attach to entries in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to write on the screen.

You can enter information in any program on your device by typing with the keyboard or writing using character recognition. First, select the input method you want to use in your device’s input panel. Tap the Input Method arrow to see your choices.

Type with the keyboard

To type, tap the Input Method arrow and select Keyboard. Then tap the keys with your stylus.

Typing with the Keyboard

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