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User’s Guide
hp iPAQ Pocket PC h4000 Series
First Edition (August 2003)
Document Part Number: 343434-001
Congratulations on purchasing an HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4000
Series. Use this guide to find out about setting up your Pocket PC
and to learn about how it works.
The software programs described below are preinstalled on your
iPAQ Pocket PC. These preinstalled programs are not deleted if
your Pocket PC loses power.
You can find detailed information for using these programs in the
Help files on your iPAQ Pocket PC. 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 Pocket PC. To locate Pocket PC Basics, go to the
Tod ay screen and tap Start > Help > Pocket PC Basics.
hp iPAQ Software
iPAQ BackupBack up your data to protect it from loss due to
a drained battery, accidental deletion, or
hardware failure.
iPAQ Image ZoneDisplay individual images and run slide shows.
Also display images from a digital camera’s SD
storage card.
Self-TestRun a basic diagnostic test on the device.
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Functions
(Continued)
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hp iPAQ Software
Asset ViewerList detailed information about your system
technology capable of exchanging information
up to a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters).
hp Mobile Print CenterEnable printing. (On CD for all models.)
iPAQ WirelessAllows you to turn Wireless LAN and/or
Bluetooth on and off.
iTaskAllows you to quickly access the most
frequently used features on your iPAQ
Pocket PC.
Functions
Note: Press and hold the iTask button () on the front of your
iPAQ Pocket PC to switch between the current application and the
last application you were running.
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Microsoft Pocket PC
Software
ActiveSyncSynchronize the information between your
Pocket PC and computer so you have the latest
information in both locations. Be sure you
install ActiveSync on your computer before
connecting the cradle and iPAQ Pocket PC to
your computer.
CalculatorPerform calculations and convert currency.
Functions
CalendarSchedule appointments, meetings, and other
ConnectionsConnect your Pocket PC to the Internet and
ContactsKeep an updated list of friends and colleagues
InboxReceive and send Internet e-mail messages
NotesCreate handwritten or typed notes, drawings,
PicturesView individual pictures, run a slide show, or
Pocket ExcelCreate and edit workbooks or view and edit
events, and set an alarm to remind you of the
appointments. Appointments for the day are
displayed on the To d ay screen.
intranet to browse Web sites, send and receive
e-mail, and synchronize information using
ActiveSync.
to e-mail and telephone.
in Inbox on your iPAQ Pocket PC or your
computer if ActiveSync is installed. You must
have an e-mail address provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) or employer to
send and receive e-mail.
and recordings.
set a picture as the background on the Today
screen.
Excel workbooks created on your computer.
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Microsoft Pocket PC
Software
Pocket Internet ExplorerBrowse the Internet and download pages
through synchronization or by connecting to the
Internet.
Pocket WordCreate new documents or view and edit Word
documents created on your computer.
SettingsObtain quick access to settings for the
backlight, clock, memory, power, regional
settings, Today screen, password, sounds and
notifications, etc.
TasksKeep track of your to-do list.
Terminal Services ClientLog onto your computer and use all the
programs available on that computer from your
Pocket PC (Windows 2000 and XP or later).
Functions
Windows Media Player
9Series
Play digital audio and video files in Windows
Media or MP3 format on your device.
Battery Saving Tip: You can program an Application Button to
turn off the screen when an MP3 is playing, saving battery
power used to run the screen. Tap Start > Windows Media > Tools > Settings > Buttons. From the Select Function drop
down list, tap Screen Toggle. Press one of the programmable
buttons on the front of your iPAQ Pocket PC, then tap OK.
Using the Stylus
Your iPAQ Pocket PC comes with a stylus that you should use to
tap or write on your screen.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to your iPAQ Pocket PC screen, never
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use any device other than the stylus that comes with the Pocket PC
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/products/pocketpc/options.
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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.
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 red dots appears around the stylus to indicate that
the menu will soon pop up.
Setting the Date and Time
When you turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC 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. 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 iPAQ Pocket PC 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 icon.
Shortcut: From the To da y screen, tap the Clock icon to set
the time.
1. Tap either Home or Visiting.
2. Tap the time-zone down arrow, and select the appropriate
time zone.
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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.
5. Tap OK.
6. Tap Ye s to save the time.
Setting the Date
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock
icon.
Shortcut: From the To da y 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 Ye s to save the date settings.
You need to reset your time zone, time, and date if:
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■ The location time (Home or Visiting) needs to be changed.
■ All power to the iPAQ Pocket PC is lost, which removes all
saved settings.
■ You perform a full reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Shortcut: From the Tod ay screen, tap the Clock icon to set
the time zone, time, and date.
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Entering Owner Information
You can personalize your iPAQ Pocket PC by entering owner
information. To enter owner information:
1. From the To da y screen, tap Start > Settings > Owner
Information.
Shortcut: From the To da y 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 5, “Learning Input Methods,” for more information.
3. Tap the Ta b 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 at startup, tap in the Show information when device is turned on checkbox.
6. Tap on the Notes tab to enter any notes.
7. Tap OK to save the information and return to the Tod ay
screen.
Resetting the Unit
Performing a Normal Reset
A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a “soft reset.” 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
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normal reset since normal reset erases all unsaved data.
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To perform a normal reset:
1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the side (h4100) or
bottom (h4300) of your iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. The Pocket
PC restarts and displays the Today screen.
Performing a Full Reset
A full reset is sometimes referred to as a “hard reset.” Perform a
full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data
from RAM.
CAUTION: If you perform a full reset, your iPAQ Pocket PC returns to its
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default settings and loses all information that is not recorded in iPAQ
File Storage.
To perform a full reset:
1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Press the Reset button on the side (h4100) or bottom (h4300)
of the iPAQ Pocket PC with the stylus.
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HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 series
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hp iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 series
3. Release the Power button first, then the Reset button.
4. The Pocket PC resets and powers on.
Aligning the Screen
Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC
When the iPAQ Pocket PC is turned on for the first time, you are
guided through a screen alignment process. You must realign
your screen if:
■ The Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps.
■ You perform a full reset of your Pocket PC.
To realign the iPAQ Pocket PC 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
Navigation button, then press the Calendar button ().
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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 iPAQ Pocket PC in good condition and working
properly, follow these guidelines:
■ Keep your Pocket PC away from excessive moisture and
temperature extremes.
■ Do not expose your Pocket PC to liquids or precipitation.
■ Do not place anything on top of your Pocket PC to prevent
damage to the screen.
■ Clean your Pocket PC by wiping the screen and the exterior
with a soft, damp cloth lightly moistened only with water.
■ Avoid exposing your Pocket PC to direct sunlight or strong
ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
■ Avoid scratching the surface of the screen and banging it
against hard objects.
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■ Use only the stylus that comes with your Pocket PC or an
approved replacement on the screen to prevent scratching it.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the internal components,
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do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip
inside your iPAQ Pocket PC. Using soap or other cleaning products on
the screen may discolor the finish and damage it.
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Using ActiveSync
You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to:
■ Synchronize information between your iPAQ Pocket PC and
up to two computers or one server so that you have the latest
information in all locations.
■ Change synchronization settings and the synchronization
schedule.
■ Copy files between your device and computer.
■ Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
■ Back up and restore device information.
■ Synchronize links.
■ Send and receive e-mail.
■ Request meetings.
CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft
ActiveSync on your computer before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC
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to your computer.
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Connecting to a Computer
Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer using
Microsoft ActiveSync and the desktop cradle, a wireless
infrared connection, or Bluetooth. For more information
on using ActiveSync with Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 8,
“Using Bluetooth.”
Note: When using Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize
e-mail on your computer with your iPAQ Pocket PC, you
must have Microsoft Outlook 98 or later installed on your
computer. If you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft
Outlook 2002 software from the CD. Microsoft Outlook Express
will not work with the iPAQ Pocket PC and ActiveSync.
Installing ActiveSync
CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC
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to your computer.
Using ActiveSync
To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer:
1. Insert the Companion CD into the CD tray or slot on your
computer.
2. Select the link to install Microsoft ActiveSync.
3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more
help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation.
4. After installing ActiveSync on your computer, connect the
iPAQ Pocket PC to the computer using the desktop cradle.
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Synchronizing with Your Computer
After you have installed ActiveSync, you can:
■ Create partnerships that enable you to synchronize
information with up to two computers.
■ Select information to be synchronized with your iPAQ Pocket
PC (for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, Favorites,
Files, Notes, and AvantGo).
Note: When you synchronize files, you can drag and drop the
selected files from your computer to the synchronized folder on
your iPAQ Pocket PC. If you named your device “PC1” when you
created your partnership, then the synchronized folder is named
“PC1.” When you synchronize, the files move to and from your
iPAQ Pocket PC.
Using the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection
As an alternative to using the desktop cradle, you can synchronize
your iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer using an infrared
connection if you have an infrared port or an infrared USB
adapter installed on your computer. The infrared connection
option works only on computers that have Microsoft Windows
98SE, Me, 2000, or XP operating systems installed.
To set up an infrared connection to a computer:
1. Synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer using
the desktop cradle before the first time you establish an
ActiveSync connection via infrared.
2. Follow your computer manufacturer’s instructions to install
and set up an infrared port.
3. Remove the iPAQ Pocket PC from the cradle and line up the
infrared port with the computer infrared port so they are
unobstructed and within 12 inches (30.5 cm) of each other.
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4. Initiate a connection by tapping Start > ActiveSync >
Too ls > Connect via IR. Synchronization begins on your
device.
5. To disconnect, move the devices away from each other or
tap X in the upper right of the screen to turn off.
Changing Synchronization Settings
You can modify your synchronization settings for Microsoft
ActiveSync to:
■ Change when your iPAQ Pocket PC synchronizes with your
computer or server.
■ Change the type of connection from your iPAQ Pocket PC
to your computer (for example, serial, USB, infrared
connections).
■ Select the files and information to synchronize with your
computer.
■ Select the files and information you do not want to
synchronize with your computer (for example, e-mail
attachments).
Using ActiveSync
■ Determine how conflicts between information on your
iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are
handled.
To change synchronization settings:
1. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs >
Microsoft ActiveSync > Tool s > Options.
a. On the Sync Options tab, select the files and information
to synchronize with your computer.
b.On the Schedule tab, select when your iPAQ Pocket PC
synchronizes with your computer.
c. On the Rules tab, determine how conflicts between
information on your iPAQ Pocket PC and information on
your computer are handled.
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2. Tap OK when you are finished.
3. From the File menu, click Connection Settings. Select the
type of connection to be allowed between the iPAQ Pocket
PC and the computer.
Copying Files
You can copy files to and from your computer using Explore in
ActiveSync and Windows Explorer.
To co p y file s :
1. Insert your iPAQ Pocket PC into the desktop cradle.
2. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs >
Microsoft ActiveSync.
3. Click Explore.
4. Double-click the My Pocket PC icon.
5. On your computer, right-click the Start menu, and select
Explore.
6. Locate the file to be moved.
Using ActiveSync
Note: You cannot copy preinstalled files or system files.
7. Drag and drop your files between your iPAQ Pocket PC and
your computer. ActiveSync converts the files so that they can
be used by the Pocket Office applications, if necessary.
Note: Move your files directly into My Documents on your
iPAQ Pocket PC (or into a folder inside My Documents), so
the applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC can locate them.
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Installing Programs
To install programs on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your computer
using ActiveSync:
1. Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer using the
desktop cradle.
2. Follow the instructions provided with the program and by the
installation wizard.
3. Check the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC to see if any
further steps are necessary to complete the program
installation.
Backing up and Restoring
To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back
up information to your computer regularly. For more information
on backing up and restoring information using Microsoft
ActiveSync, refer to “Backing Up Information” in Chapter 4.
Using ActiveSync
Synchronizing Links
You can synchronize links to Web sites from your Favorites
list on your computer to view them offline with Pocket Internet
Explorer.
1. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs
and double-click the Internet Explorer icon.
2. Click Favorites to see the list of links to your favorite
Web sites.
3. To save a Web site link to Mobile Favorites, open the
Web site, and click Create Mobile Favorite.
If you select “Favorites” as an information type to be
synchronized, ActiveSync copies your mobile favorite
to your Pocket PC the next time you synchronize.
4. Follow the instructions in Synchronize information to
manually synchronize your favorite links.
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Sending and Receiving E-mail
You can send and receive e-mail messages by synchronizing your
iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer using ActiveSync. If you are
using ActiveSync to send and receive e-mail messages, the name
of the folder you are using is displayed at the bottom of the
screen. For more information on sending and receiving e-mail
using ActiveSync, from the Start menu, tap Help > Inbox.
Requesting Meetings
You can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request through
ActiveSync. For more information, from the Start menu, tap
Help > Calendar.
Using ActiveSync
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Managing the Battery
Installing the Battery
The Pocket PC has a small internal backup battery that allows
you to change the main battery without losing RAM data
(user-installed programs and data) as long as it is replaced
immediately.
It is recommended that you fully charge the iPAQ Pocket PC
battery before setting up the unit, and recharge regularly. Your
Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and the
clock. While working at your desk, keep the Pocket PC and
Charger Adapter connected through the desktop cradle. When
you travel, it is recommended that you carry the AC Adapter,
Charger Adapter plug, or an optional spare battery with you.
Your iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with the battery partially
charged.
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Managing the Battery
Installing the Battery in the h4100 Model
To install the removable/rechargeable battery in the HP iPAQ
Pocket PC h4100 series:
1. On the back of the iPAQ Pocket PC, slide the Cover Release
latch up 1 and pull the cover away from the unit 2.
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Managing the Battery
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot on the right side of the
Pocket PC 1, and push the left side of the battery into place
2 with the connectors lined up on the lower right.
Note: Ensure the large battery label is visible when the battery is
installed.
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3. Replace the cover by matching the tabs on the cover to the
latches on the iPAQ Pocket PC, and snap into place.
CAUTION: The cover must be tightly latched in place for the iPAQ
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Pocket PC to operate.
Note: If the battery is not fully charged, you must connect the
AC Adapter to the Pocket PC to fully charge it before continuing.
It takes about four hours to fully charge the battery.
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Managing the Battery
Installing the Battery in the h4300 Model
To install the removable/rechargeable battery in the HP iPAQ
Pocket PC h4300 series:
1. On the back of the iPAQ Pocket PC, hold down the Cover
Release Button 1 as you slide the cover down and away from
the unit 2.
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2. Insert the battery into the battery slot on the right side of the
Pocket PC 1, and push the left side of the battery into place
2 with the connectors lined up on the lower right.
Note: Ensure the large battery label is visible when the battery is
installed.
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3. Replace the cover by lining up the cover with the sides of the
iPAQ Pocket PC and sliding the cover up until it snaps into
place.
CAUTION: The cover must be tightly latched in place for the iPAQ
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Pocket PC to operate.
Note: If the battery is not fully charged, you must connect the
AC Adapter to the Pocket PC to fully charge it before continuing.
It takes up to four hours to fully charge the battery.
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Managing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Removing the Battery from the h4100
Model
To remove the battery from the iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 series:
1. Remove the stylus.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Place your thumb in the recess 1, then lift the left side of the
battery 2 and pull it out 3.
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on
your iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory (RAM), you need to reinstall
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them if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removed
from the unit for extended periods of time.
You do not need to reinstall applications and data installed in the iPAQ
File Store folder because they are saved in nonvolatile memory.
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Managing the Battery
Removing the Battery from the h4300
Model
To remove the battery from the iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 series,
remove the battery cover, place your thumb in the recess 1, then
lift the left side of the battery 2 and pull it out 3.
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on
your iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory (RAM), you need to reinstall
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them if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removed
from the unit for extended periods of time.
You do not need to reinstall applications and data installed in the iPAQ
File Store folder because they are saved in nonvolatile memory.
Charging the Battery
Battery Saving Tip: Leave your iPAQ Pocket PC connected to
AC power at all times when you’re not using it.
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Charging with the AC Adapter
The standard AC Adapter works in any household outlet. You can
also purchase one that works in your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or
a 12-volt power outlet.
CAUTION: Use only HP recommended AC adapters.
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To charge the iPAQ Pocket PC using the AC Adapter:
1. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1.
2. Insert the AC Adapter plug into the charging adapter 2.
3. Insert the charging adapter into the bottom of the iPAQ
Pocket PC 3.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging your iPAQ Pocket PC or the AC
Adapter, check to be sure all connectors are properly aligned before
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connecting them.
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4. When the power indicator on the top of the iPAQ Pocket PC
turns solid amber, the unit is fully charged and you can
disconnect the AC Adapter. The approximate time to fully
charge a unit is four hours.
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Managing the Battery
Charging with the Desktop Cradle and
AC Adapter
Use the Desktop Cradle to:
■ Charge the iPAQ Pocket PC.
■ Synchronize the Pocket PC with your computer.
(For information on synchronizing, refer to Chapter 2,
“Using ActiveSync.”)
To charge the iPAQ Pocket PC using the desktop cradle:
1. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1 and connect
the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the
desktop cradle 2.
2. Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle 3
and push firmly to seat it.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging your iPAQ Pocket PC or the cradle,
check to be sure the iPAQ Pocket PC and cradle connectors are properly
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aligned before pushing the Pocket PC into the cradle.
Note: The amber charge light on the iPAQ Pocket PC blinks while
the battery is recharging and turns solid (nonblinking) when the
battery is fully charged.
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Charging a Spare Battery
Battery Saving Tip: To ensure you always have battery power
available, invest in an extra Standard Battery or Extended
Battery. These batteries can be charged in the Desktop
Cradle. To purchase an extra battery, refer to the HP Web site
at
www.hp.com/products/pocketpc.
To charge an extra battery in the Desktop Cradle:
1. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1 and connect
the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the
desktop cradle 2.
2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the
connectors lined up on the lower right 3, and push the left
side of the battery into place 4.
3. When the Battery Light on the front of the Desktop Cradle 5
is amber, the battery is charging. When the light is green, the
battery is completely charged and ready to use.
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Changing the Backlight Settings
To change the backlight settings in order to conserve more battery
power:
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab >
Backlight.
Shortcut: Press Application Button 4 (iTask), then tap the
Light bulb icon.
2. Select the following backlight settings:
■ Brightness
■ Battery Power
■ External Power
Battery Saving Tip: Set the backlight to go off quickly after
you stop using your iPAQ Pocket PC, or move the slide bar to
Power Save mode to turn off the backlight completely. You
can turn the backlight back on (or off) by pressing and
holding the Power button for three seconds.
Managing the Battery
Changing the Wireless LAN Power Saving
Modes
To change Wireless LAN (WLAN) power saving modes:
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Power > Control tab.
2. For WLAN Power Save mode, select:
■ OFF—No WLAN Power Save. Use only if the absolute
highest WLAN throughput is required.
■ Auto—Automatically switches between Power Save and
no power save.
■ Extended—Uses the least battery power while
maintaining a WLAN connection. This mode
significantly reduces the WLAN data throughput.
It is not recommended for large file transfers.
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Disabling the Application Buttons
Pressing the Application Buttons on your iPAQ Pocket PC will
turn your device on by default.
Battery Saving Tip: To reduce incidence of accidentally
powering on the iPAQ Pocket PC, you may choose to disable
the Application and Record Buttons Auto Power On feature.
To disable the Auto Power On function of the Application
Buttons or the Record Button:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Buttons > Lock tab.
2. Tap in the Disable the application buttons checkbox
AND/OR tap in the Disable the record button checkbox.
3. Tap OK.
Note: If you disable the Auto Power On feature for the
Application Buttons, the Power Button still turns the unit on.
Once the unit is turned on, all buttons will function according
to their programmed functions.
Managing the Battery
Manually Monitoring the Battery
To manually monitor the battery power:
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab >
Power icon.
2. Tap OK.
Battery Saving Tip: Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power >
Control tab, then tap the On battery power checkbox and set
it to turn your iPAQ Pocket PC off after a short time of not
being used.
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Using the Today Screen
When you first turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC, the To da y screen
displays. You can also display it by tapping Start, and Tod ay.
Use the To da y screen to view:
■ Owner information
■ Upcoming appointments
■ Unread and unsent messages
■ Tasks that need to be completed
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Tap t o s w i t c h
to a program.
Tap to create a new item.
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Tap to set ISP or Work connections.
Tap to change volume or mute all sounds.
Tap to change date and time.
Tap to set appointment or
view existing appointment.
Tap to read e-mail.
Tap to turn Bluetooth on/off
Navigation Bar and Command Bar
The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays
the active program and current time, and allows you to close
screens. Use the Start menu to select a program.
Tap to select a program you used recently.
Tap to select a program.
Tap to see additional programs.
Tap to customize the settings.
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Tap to view online Help.
Tap for Bluetooth features.
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.
New button
Menu
actions
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Buttons
Input panel button
Status Icons
You may see the following status icons displayed on the
Navigation bar or Command bar. Tap the icon on the screen
to view more information related to the item.
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Active connection to computer or wireless network.
Inactive connection to computer or wireless network.
Microsoft ActiveSync is synchronizing.
Speaker is on.
Speaker is off.
iPAQ Pocket PC is connected with the desktop cradle. This
icon appears only when there is an active connection.
Bluetooth power-on/off icon. When the Bluetooth icon is
blue, Bluetooth is active. When the Bluetooth icon is grayed
with a red X, Bluetooth is inactive.
Pop-Up Menus
Pop-up menus allow you to quickly perform an action. Use the
pop-up menu to cut, copy, rename, and delete an item, also send
an e-mail or send a file to another device.
To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item on
which you want to perform the action. When the menu appears,
tap the desired action, or tap anywhere outside the menu to close
it without performing an action.
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Creating information
From the To da y screen, you can create new information,
including:
■ Appointments
■ Contacts
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Tap and hold to display
the pop-up menu.
Tap the action you want.
Tap outside the menu to close
it without performing an action.
■ Messages
■ Excel Workbook
■ Notes
■ Ta sk s
■ Word documents
1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Tod ay > New.
2. Tap an option to create a new item.
3. Tap OK after you finish creating a new item.
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Customizing the Today Screen
From the Settings Today screen, you can:
■ Add a picture as the background.
■ Select the information that appears on the Tod ay screen.
■ Set the order of the information.
■ Set when to see the To day screen.
1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Settings > Tod ay.
2. Select Use this picture as the background checkbox.
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3. Tap Browse to select a picture from File Explorer.
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4. Tap the Items tab to select or reorder the information on the
Tod ay screen.
5. Tap an item to highlight it.
6. Tap Move Up or Move Down to change the order of items on
the Tod ay screen.
Note: You cannot change the placement of the Date on the Toda y
screen.
7. Tap the down arrow associated with Display Today screen if device is not used for...hours checkbox to determine how
many hours must pass before the To day screen displays.
8. Tap OK.
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Using Applications
Opening Applications
Open any application on your iPAQ Pocket PC from the
Start menu.
Note: You can also open an application by assigning it to an
Application Button. To assign Application Buttons, from the
Tod ay screen, tap Start > Settings > Buttons.
To open an application:
1. Tap Start > Programs.
2. Tap the desired application title or logo.
Minimizing Applications
To minimize an open application, tap the x at the top right of the
screen.
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Closing Applications
Applications automatically close based on available memory.
However, if your iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, you can
close applications using iTask or by manually closing them.
Closing with iTask
1. Press the iTask button (Application Button 4 on the lower
right side of your unit).
2. Tap and hold the program to be closed.
3. From the pop-up menu, tap Close This Task.
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Closing Manually
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab >
Memory > Running Programs tab.
2. Tap Stop All or select a particular application, then tap Stop.
Note: To bring a currently running program to the foreground,
tap Activate.
Installing Applications
Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your:
■ Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync.
■ iPAQ Pocket PC if the application file has a .cab extension.
■ iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer by copying an application
file that has an .exe or .cef extension.
When installing applications, look for the correct version for your
iPAQ model or Pocket PC 2003.
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■ Follow the instructions provided with the application and by
the installation Wizard to install applications from your
computer.
■ Tap the application file in File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket
PC and follow the instructions on the installation Wizard to
install applications on your Pocket PC.
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Using iPAQ Image Zone
Using iPAQ Image Zone, you can:
■ View pictures stored on your iPAQ Pocket PC or on a storage
card
■ Record sounds with pictures
■ View a slideshow
■ Print pictures
Viewing Pictures
1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Image Zone.
Note: The viewer opens in Browse mode by default. Browse mode
displays thumbnail view of the pictures in the current folder.
2. Tap a thumbnail to select the picture. A preview of the picture
and information about it will be displayed.
To view images in a different folder:
1. Tap File > Change Folder.
2. Select the desired folder.
3. Tap OK.
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Viewing a Picture Full-Screen
To view a picture full-screen, and to be able to zoom in or out:
1. Select the picture by tapping on it thumbnail.
2. Tap View > Image, or tap on the preview window.
3. Zoom in or out using the toolbar buttons. If the picture is too
large to fit on the screen, you can display other parts of the
picture by dragging the stylus on the screen, or by using the
Navigation Buttons.
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Recording Sound With a Picture
You can record sound for each picture. When the picture is
displayed, the associated sound is played. Pictures with sound
have a speaker icon in their thumbnails.
To add sound to a picture:
1. Select the picture by tapping on its thumbnail.
2. Tap the Cassette icon on the menu bar.
3. Tap the Record button on the Recording toolbar.
4. Speak into the microphone or record the sound.
5. Tap the Stop button on the Recording toolbar.
To change audio options:
1. Tap File > Options > Audio tab.
2. Select your audio options.
3. Tap OK.
Viewing a Slideshow
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You can view a slideshow of the images in the current folder. To
start the slideshow, tap View > Slideshow.
During the slideshow, tap anywhere on the screen to display the
on-screen controls which you can use to move forward or
backward through the slides, or to end the slideshow. You can
also use the Navigation Buttons to move forward or backward
through the slides.
You can control display options such as:
■ Sequence
■ Delay
■ Rotation
■ Transition Effect
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To change slideshow settings:
1. Tap File > Options > Slideshow tab.
2. Select the settings and effects you want to use in your
slideshow.
3. Tap OK.
Printing Pictures
You can print pictures from iPAQ Image Zone if HP Mobile
Printing has been installed from the Companion CD.
To print a picture:
1. Select the picture to be printed by tapping on its thumbnail.
2. Tap File > Print.
Note:For more information on using iPAQ Image Zone, tap
Start > Programs > iPAQ Image Zone, then tap > Help.
Backing Up Information
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Use iPAQ Backup or Microsoft ActiveSync Backup to back up
and restore information on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Note: iPAQ Backup is already installed on the iPAQ Pocket PC.
You must install ActiveSync on your computer before using
ActiveSync Backup.
To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back
up information on a regular schedule.
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Backup/Restore using iPAQ Backup
iPAQ Backup saves your data in a backup file. You may designate
a file name and a location for the file to be saved. iPAQ Backup
backs up to a memory card, main memory, or the iPAQ File Store
folder. Close all programs on your iPAQ Pocket PC before
backing up or restoring your information.
CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the current information
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on your iPAQ Pocket PC with the information saved in your backup.
To backup/restore using iPAQ Backup:
1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ
Backup.
2. Tap the Backup tab or the Restore tab.
3. Select the files and folders to be backed up or restored.
4. Select file location for backed-up data.
5. Set backup or restore options.
6. Press the Backup or Restore button, and press the Start
button on the next screen.
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Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync
Close all programs on your iPAQ Pocket PC before backing up or
restoring your information.
CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the current information
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on your iPAQ Pocket PC with the information saved in your backup.
To backup/restore using ActiveSync:
1. Be sure the iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to your computer.
2. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From the
Start menu, click Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync.
3. From the To ol s menu, click Backup/Restore.
4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, and select your options.
5. Click Backup Now or Restore Now.
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Using iPAQ File Store Folder
You can install programs and save files to the iPAQ File
Store folder, which is accessed from File Explorer on your
iPAQ Pocket PC.
Programs and files stored in iPAQ File Store are held in ROM and
are saved if you perform a full reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if
the battery discharges completely.
To save to iPAQ File Store:
1. Copy the files to be saved to the iPAQ File Store folder.
2. From the Start menu, tap Programs > File Explorer >
My Device > iPAQ File Store.
3. Paste the selected files.
Note: Before saving files to the iPAQ File Store folder, it is a good
idea to determine how much memory is available in the folder. To
view the amount of memory, from the Start menu, tap Settings >
System tab> Memory > Storage Card tab, then select iPAQ
File Store from the drop down menu.
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Using Input Software
CAUTION: To avoid damaging your iPAQ Pocket PC screen, always
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use a stylus. Never use a pen or any type of metal pointer on the
screen.
To input information to your Pocket PC, you can tap the
on-screen keyboard or write with the Letter Recognizer,
Microsoft Transcriber, or Block Recognizer in any application.
On the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 Series, the integrated
keyboard can also be used to input information. You can use the
stylus to draw and write on the screen in the Notes application
and from any Notes tab in the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks
applications.
Changing Word Suggestion Options
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As you type or write, the Pocket PC suggests words for you in a
box above the keyboard, Letter Recognizer, or Block Recognizer,
but not in the Transcriber.
You determine:
■ If words are suggested.
■ The number of letters you enter before a word is suggested.
■ The number of words that are suggested per entry.
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To change settings for word suggestions:
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Input.
2. Tap the Word C o mp le t ion tab.
3. Tap the down arrow associated with letters and select the
number of letters you want to type before a word is
suggested.
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4. Tap the down arrow associated with words and select the
number of words you want suggested.
5. Tap OK.
Note: If you do not want any words suggested, remove the
checkmark by tapping the checkbox next to Suggest Words
When Entering Text.
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Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Use the stylus to tap letters, numbers, and symbols on the
on-screen keyboard to enter typed text directly onto the screen.
1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon.
2. Tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen.
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Note: To see symbols, tap the 123 or Shift key.
3. Tap a letter, symbol, or number to enter information.
4. Tap OK.
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Writing with the Stylus and the Letter
Recognizer
Use the stylus and Letter Recognizer to write letters, numbers,
and symbols on the screen. Create words and sentences by
writing in uppercase (ABC), lowercase (abc), and symbols (123)
as instructed here.
To write with the stylus and Letter Recognizer:
1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon.
2. Tap Letter Recognizer.
3. Write a letter or symbol between the dashed line and
baseline.
a. To display in uppercase, write a letter between the hatch
marks labeled ABC.
b. To display in lowercase, write a letter between the hatch
marks labeled abc.
c. Write a number or draw a symbol between the hatch
marks labeled 123.
What you write will be converted to text.
Note: A question mark within a program indicates a Help file.
Note: For the Letter Recognizer to work effectively, write
characters between the dashed line and baseline.
■ If you are writing a letter like “p,” write the top portion
within the dashed line and baseline, and the tail portion
below the baseline.
■ If you writing a letter like “b,” write the bottom portion
within the dashed line and baseline, and the top portion
above the dashed line.
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Writing with the Stylus and
Microsoft Transcriber
Use the stylus and Microsoft Transcriber to write words, letters,
numbers, and symbols anywhere on the screen.
1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon.
2. Tap Tra nscr ibe r to display the Transcriber Intro screen.
3. Tap OK.
4. Tap New at the bottom of the screen.
5. Begin writing on the screen. What you write will be
converted to text.
Note: To “teach” Transcriber your style of writing, tap on the “a”
icon at the bottom of the screen to display the Letter Shapes
screen and follow the instructions.
Writing with the Stylus and Block
Recognizer
Write letters, numbers, and symbols using the stylus and Block
Recognizer. Create words and sentences by writing letters and
numbers in specific areas.
1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button.
2. Tap Block Recognizer.
Note: For online Help, tap the ?
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3. Write a word, letter, or symbol between the hatch marks.
a. To type text, write a letter between the hatch marks
labeled “abc.”
b. To type numbers or symbols, write a number or symbol
between the hatch marks labeled “123.”
What you write will be converted to text.
Drawing and Writing on the Screen
Use the stylus as a pen to draw and write on the screen in the
Notes program or from the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts,
or Tasks.
1. From the Start menu, tap Notes > New.
2. Draw and write on the screen.
3. Tap the Pen icon.
4. Tap OK.
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Converting Writing to Text
You can convert your writing to text when you write with the
stylus in the Notes program or from the Notes tab in:
■ Calendar
■ Contacts
■ Ta sk s
To convert writing to text:
1. From the Start menu, tap Notes or tap the Notes tab in
Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks.
2. Tap a note to open it.
3. Tap To ol s.
4. Tap Recognize.
Note: To convert a particular word or phrase, highlight it before
you tap Recognize. If a word is not recognized, it will not be
converted.
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5. Tap OK.
Using the Integrated Keyboard
(HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 Series only)
Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 Series comes with an integrated
keyboard for convenient data input. It includes a handy backlight
feature for enhanced visibility in low light.
Note: If the on-screen keyboard is displayed, press any key on the
integrated keyboard to minimize it.
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Configuring the Keyboard
You can configure several features on the integrated keyboard. To
customize your keyboard:
1. On your iPAQ Pocket PC, tap Start > Settings > System
tab > Keyboard.
2. Do one or more of the following:
■ Tap th e Disable Keyboard checkbox to disable the
keyboard functionality.
■ Tap th e Turn on keyboard backlight checkbox to turn
the Pocket PC backlight on whenever you press a key on
the keyboard.
■ Tap and slide the Turn on keyboard backlight scale to
change the length of time the backlight stays on after a
key is pressed.
■ Tap th e Keyboard Repeat Control button to change the
Delay before first repeat and Repeat rate functions for
the keyboard keys.
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Note: Changing the keyboard repeat rate controls also affects the
same settings for the Application Buttons and 5-Way Navigation
Button.
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Special Key Features
The integrated keyboard takes advantage of several special
features to make using a small keyboard easier.
“Sticky” Keys
The integrated keyboard uses a “Sticky Key” feature for the Shift,
Menu, and Fn keys (known as “key modifiers”). This means that
when you enter a number or symbol requiring a combination of
keys to be pressed, the key modifier will stay engaged until you
press the second key. It is not necessary to press both keys at the
same time.
Special Keys
There are several keys on the integrated keyboard that, when used
in combination with other keys, make it easier to navigate the
keyboard or have special modifier capabilities.
KeyFunctionDesciption
Function (Fn) key“Sticky Key” for invoking
alternate function or symbols
on most keys.
+
Symbol (Sym) key
(English only)
Used for selecting alternate
characters and symbols to
replace a character.
Symbol (Sym) key
(all other languages)
Menu keyContext-sensitive menu key
Start keyInstantly displays the Start
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Used for selecting alternate
characters and symbols to
replace a character.
which is used in place of the
CTRL key for shortcuts such
as cutting and pasting.
menu from any application
without tapping the screen.
Symbol Key
À Á Â Ä Å
ç
Ç
ì
Ì
ł
Ł
To add a special character using the Symbol key, type the related
character first, then press the Symbol key. Continue pressing the
Symbol key until you reach the special character you are looking
for. If you want to modify an existing character on a document,
move the cursor to the right of the character you want to change,
then press the Symbol key until the special character you want to
replace the original with is reached.
Refer to the table below for a list of special characters.
The integrated keyboard keys perform additional functions when
pressed in the combinations indicated.
Keystroke CombinationAction
Shift + any letter keyEnters capital letter
Shift + right Navigation
Button
Shift + left Navigation Button Highlights area to the left of the cursor
Shift + up Navigation ButtonHighlights area from the cursor to one
Shift + down Navigation
Button
Fn + ShiftShift lock on/off
Fn + any keyEnters function characters on key
Fn + Deletes characters without
Fn + Enter (
Fn + right arrow (B)Moves cursor to the right
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Highlights area to the right of the cursor
row above the cursor
Highlights area from the cursor to one
row below the cursor
(indicated in blue)
backspacing.
! )Minimizes the current application
Fn + left arrow (C)Moves cursor to the left
Fn + up arrow (G)Moves cursor up one row
Fn + down arrow (V)Moves cursor down one row
Note: The stylus can be used to select text or scroll through the
displayed page.
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Menu Key Functions
The Menu key is application- and context-sensitive. It pulls up a
menu specific to what you are doing. Not all applications support
functions for the Menu key. The following table shows some
examples of how Pocket Word use the Menu key when text is
selected. Different menu options are shown if no text is selected.
Menu + CCopies highlighted selection into buffer
Menu + PPastes text from buffer
Menu + TCuts highlighted selection
Menu + LClears highlighted selection
Menu + FOpens the Format menu
Menu + AStarts a new paragraph
Menu + SOpens the spell check program
Keyboard Layout
Below is an illustration of the keyboard layout for reference
purposes.
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English
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French
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German
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Latin American Spanish
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Brazilian Portuguese
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Expansion Cards
You can expand the memory and connectivity of your iPAQ
Pocket PC. Use optional expansion cards for:
■ Adding functionality such as a an SDIO camera
■ Expanding the memory of your iPAQ Pocket PC
■ Viewing the content of memory cards (SD/MMC)
Note: Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not
included with your iPAQ Pocket PC.
To locate information about expansion cards, visit the following
HP Web site:
www.hp.com/products/pocketpc/options
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Installing a Secure Digital (SD)
Expansion Card
To install a Secure Digital (SD) card into the expansion slot on
the iPAQ Pocket PC:
1. Locate the slot on the top of the iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Remove the protective plastic card.
3. Insert the expansion card into the expansion slot and push the
connection edge of the card firmly into the expansion slot.
Expansion Cards
Note: If your expansion card is not recognized, follow the card
manufacturer’s instructions to install it.
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Removing a Secure Digital (SD)
Expansion Card
To remove a Secure Digital (SD) expansion card from the
expansion slot on the iPAQ Pocket PC:
1. Close all applications that are using the expansion card.
2. Remove a card from the Secure Digital expansion slot by
slightly pushing down on the card1 to unlock it.
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3. When the card disengages and pops up 2, pull it from the
expansion slot.
CAUTION: SD cards must first be unlocked before removal.
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Viewing the Content of Memory Cards
Use File Explorer to view the files that are located on your
optional Secure Digital card.
1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > File Explorer.
2. Tap the root directory of My Device, and select the Storage
Card folder to see a list of files and folders.
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Connecting to the Internet
Use your iPAQ Pocket PC to connect to the Internet or your Work
network.
To send and receive e-mail with Inbox and to view Web sites
with Pocket Internet Explorer, you must set up a remote
connection with devices such as a Secure Digital Input/Output
(SDIO) modem card, ethernet card, or the wireless 802.11b
internal radio. Another option is to use a Bluetooth-enabled
device such as a phone or LAN Access point.
Note: Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate
networks, and other wireless communications, such as
Bluetooth-enabled devices, may require separately purchased
additional hardware and other compatible equipment, in addition
to a standard Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure and a
separately purchased service contract. Check with your service
provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all Web
content may be available. Some Web content may require
installation of additional software.
Note: For more information on this subject, refer to the Help file
on your iPAQ Pocket PC by tapping Start > Help >
Connections.
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Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to a Private Network
1. Before you start, be sure to have your server phone number,
user name, and password. This information can be obtained
from your network administrator.
3. In My Work Network, follow the instructions for each type
of connection. For more information on Bluetooth
connections, see Chapter 8, “Using Bluetooth.” For more
information on Wireless LAN connections, see “Setting Up
VPN Server Connections” or “Setting Up Proxy Server
Settings” in Chapter 9, “Using the Wireless LAN.”
Entering an Internet Address
With Pocket Internet Explorer and a connection to the
Internet, you can view Web sites on your iPAQ Pocket PC by
typing an address or Universal Resource Locator (URL) in the
Address bar.
Note: Web sites that use HTML 4.0, DHTML, animated GIF
images, and Java applets may not work correctly in Pocket
Internet Explorer without additional software.
To enter an Internet address (URL) on your iPAQ Pocket PC:
1. From the Start menu, tap InternetExplorer > Address Bar.
Note:If the Address Bar is not visible, tap the View tab >
Address Bar to turn it on.
2. Enter the Internet address (URL) in the Address bar.
3. Tap the Go icon.
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Using a Favorites List
With Pocket Internet Explorer and a connection to the Internet,
you can view Web sites on your iPAQ Pocket PC by selecting one
from your Favorites list.
To select a Web site from your Favorites list:
1. From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer.
2. Tap the Favorites icon and the Web site you want to view.
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Using Bluetooth
Your iPAQ Pocket PC comes with built-in Bluetooth technology
that allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable,
and secure wireless communication.
With Bluetooth powered on, you can send information or perform
the following tasks wirelessly between two Bluetooth devices,
within a range of approximately 10 meters (30 feet):
■ Exchange contacts, calendar items, and tasks
■ Send or exchange business cards
■ Transfer files
■ Synchronize with a computer through an ActiveSync
connection
■ Partner with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone and use the cell
phone as a wireless modem
■ Connect to other Bluetooth devices (Virtual COM port)
■ Print to a Bluetooth printer
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Using Bluetooth
■ Create a personal area network (PAN) to chat, play
games, etc.
Note: Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate
networks, and other wireless communications, such as
Bluetooth-enabled devices, may require separately purchased
additional hardware and other compatible equipment, in addition
to a standard Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure and a
separately purchased service contract. Check with your service
provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all Web
content may be available. Some Web content may require
installation of additional software.
Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth
Before you start using Bluetooth to establish wireless
connections, take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with:
■ Terms used in this chapter
■ Supported Services
■ Bluetooth Settings
■ Bluetooth Manager
Note: For more detailed help, refer to the Help files installed on
your iPAQ Pocket PC. From the Start menu, tap Help >
Bluetooth.
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Understanding Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
The Term...Means...
AuthenticationVerification of a numeric passkey before a
connection or activity can be completed.
AuthorizationApproval of a connection or activity before
it can be completed.
Bonding (Paired
devices)
Create a trusted connection between your
device and another. After a bond is
created, the two devices become paired.
A paired device does not require
authentication or authorization.
Using Bluetooth
Device addressUnique electronic address of a Bluetooth
Device discoveryLocation and recognition of another
Device nameName that a Bluetooth device provides
EncryptionMethod of protecting data.
Link keyCode used to securely pair devices.
PasskeyCode you enter to authenticate
Personal Information
Manager (PIM)
ProfilesCollection of Bluetooth settings.
Service discoveryDetermination of which programs you have
device.
Bluetooth device.
when discovered by another device.
connections or activities requested by other
devices.
Collection of programs used to manage
daily business tasks (for example:
Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks).
in common with other devices.
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Supported Services
The functions that Bluetooth supports are called services. You
can communicate only with Bluetooth devices that support at
least one of the following services:
■ BPP (Basic Printer profile)
■ DUN (Dial-up Networking profile)
■ FA X
■ FTP (File Transfer profile)
■ GAP (Generic Access profile)
■ HCRP (Hard Cable Replacement profile)
■ LAP (LAN Access profile)
■ OBEX (Object Exchange profile)
■ OPP (Object Push profile)
■ PAN (Personal Area Network profile)
■ SPP (Serial Port profile)
Using Bluetooth
■ ActiveSync (Uses SPP to connect to ActiveSync on a
computer)
Working with Bluetooth Settings
From the tabs in Bluetooth Settings, you can:
■ Turn Bluetooth on and off
■ Enter or change your iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth name
■ Set your connection preferences
■ Enable Bluetooth services
■ Specify security settings
■ Define settings for sharing and connecting
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■ Select a user profile
■ View software and port information
Use the arrows to the right to scroll through the tabs.
Opening Bluetooth Settings
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon.
2. From the pop-up menu, tap Bluetooth Settings.
Using Bluetooth
Turning On Bluetooth
To turn on Bluetooth from Bluetooth Settings:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon.
2. From the pop-up menu, tap Bluetooth Settings.
3. Tap the Tur n on button to enable.
Shortcut: From the Bluetooth pop-up menu, tap Turn
Bluetooth ON.
When Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth icon turns blue and
the wireless indicator LED, located to the left of the power
button, blinks blue or alternates between blinking blue and
blinking green if the Wireless LAN is also turned on.
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Tap t h e Turn off button to disable. When Bluetooth is turned off,
the Bluetooth icon is grayed with a red X, and no incoming or
outgoing connections are possible.
Battery Saving Tip: Turn Bluetooth off when you are not
using it.
Setting Accessibility Properties
You can enter or change accessibility properties to define how
your iPAQ Pocket PC interacts with other Bluetooth devices.
Entering a Device Name
The device name is what other devices see when they locate your
device.
To enter a device name:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Highlight the name in the Name field and enter your new
name.
3. Tap OK to save your changes.
Using Bluetooth
Allowing Connections
You can determine if all devices or only paired devices can
connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Allowing All Devices to Connect
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Select Allow other devices to connect, and All devices.
3. Tap OK.
CAUTION: This allows any device, even those unknown to you, to
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connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC. After they are connected, security
settings for specific services apply as specified in the Bluetooth Settings.
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Using Bluetooth
Allowing Paired Devices to Connect
Paired devices share and exchange an internally generated Link
Key before connecting. The Link Key is derived from a unique
Bluetooth device address, a random number, and a user-defined
passkey.
This feature allows only devices that you trust to connect to your
iPAQ Pocket PC.
To allow paired devices to connect:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Select Allow other devices to connect, and Paired
devices only.
3. Tap OK.
Allowing Others to Locate Your Device
You can allow other devices to search and locate your iPAQ
Pocket PC.
Note: If another remote device has your device’s address, that
device may be able to locate and connect to you even though you
did not select for your device to be discovered.
To allow others to locate your device:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Select Other devices can discover me.
3. Tap OK to save the changes.
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Enabling Bluetooth Services
You can select to enable certain services:
■ Automatically when Bluetooth is activated
■ When you permit the connection
■ When a passkey or link key is correctly entered
You can use any of these security options when transferring files,
creating a serial port connection, exchanging business card
information, configuring dial-up networking, and joining a
personal network.
Automatically Enabling Services
You can allow devices to connect without any authorization so
that any time Bluetooth is on it is ready for connections.
To automatically enable services:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer,
Information Exchange, Serial Port, Dial-up Networking,
or Personal Network Server.
3. Select Enable service.
4. Ensure there are no check marks in the Authorization required or Authentication (Passkey) required
checkboxes.
5. Tap OK.
Using Bluetooth
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Using Bluetooth
Requiring Authorization to Access Services
If you elect to require authorization to access services, you must
authorize each connection. Then, your iPAQ Pocket PC will
always ask you if the connection should be permitted.
To require authorization to access services:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer,
Information Exchange, Serial Port, Dial-up Networking,
or Personal Network Server.
3. Select Authorization required.
4. Tap OK.
Secure Connections using a Passkey or Bond
To establish a secure connection with another device, you can use
the passkey feature or an established bond. You can also add data
encryption to this type of security.
A passkey is a code you enter to authenticate connections
requested by other devices. The passkey must be known and
used by both parties or the connection will not be allowed.
To require a passkey or bond:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer,
Information Exchange, Serial Port, Dial-up Networking,
or Personal Network Server.
3. Select Authentication (Passkey) required.
4. Select Encryption Required if you want to require all data
exchanged between the devices to be encrypted.
5. Tap OK.
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Setting a Shared Folder
You can determine the folder that other devices access when they
connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
To select a shared folder:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. Tap the File Transfer tab.
3. Tap the Folder icon and locate a desired file folder.
Using Bluetooth
4. Tap OK.
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Understanding Profiles
Use profiles to quickly enable selected personal settings in
multiple environments.
Creating a Profile
To create a profile:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth Settings > General tab > Profile icon.
Using Bluetooth
2. Tap the New button.
3. Enter a descriptive name.
4. Select an existing profile to use as a template.
5. Tap OK.
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Activating a Profile
When a new profile is created, you will need to activate it.
To activate a profile after creating it:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. From the General tab, select it from the Current Profile
down arrow list.
Using Bluetooth
3. Tap
OK.
Saving Bluetooth Configuration Settings in a Profile
To save the iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth configuration settings to
any profile:
Note: Bluetooth must be turned on for changes to be saved.
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. From the
3. Select a profile from the Add/Delete Profiles list or create a
new one.
4. Tap OK.
5. Set up your iPAQ Pocket PC. You should specify the desired
connection, sharing, and security settings in all Bluetooth
Settings tabs.
6. Tap OK to close the Bluetooth Settings. The changes are
automatically saved.
General tab, tap the Profile icon.
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Renaming a Profile
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. From the General tab, tap the Profile icon.
3. Select a profile from the Add/Delete Profiles list.
4. Tap the Rename button.
5. Enter a new descriptive name.
6. Tap Enter.
7. Tap OK.
Deleting a Profile
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. From the General tab, tap the Profile icon.
3. Select a profile from the Add/Delete Profiles list.
4. Tap the Delete button.
5. Tap Ye s to confirm you want to delete the profile.
6. Tap OK.
Using Bluetooth
Working with Bluetooth Manager
Use Bluetooth Manager to:
■ Establish connections
■ Display shortcuts
■ Exchange business cards
■ Control the on-screen display
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Opening Bluetooth Manager
From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Manager.
The first screen that displays is My Shortcuts.
Note: Opening Bluetooth Manager automatically turns on
Bluetooth.
Locating and Selecting a Device
Several tasks require you to locate a device and connect to it.
When you are required to locate a device, the Bluetooth browser
assists by searching for your desired function that supports other
Bluetooth devices.
Pairing Devices
You can pair devices so they must exchange a computer generated
security key prior to each connection. The security key is also
called a “Link Key.” It is generated from a unique Bluetooth
device address, a random number, and a user-defined password.
After two devices are paired, they have a trusted relationship with
each other that can be verified using a link key. No additional
input is needed from the user. Therefore, connections and
activities can be performed between the paired devices without
constant authorization from the user.
To pair devices:
1. From the To da y screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.
2. Tap To o ls >Paired devices.
3. Tap Add.
4. Tap the Lookup icon.
5. Tap a device.
6. Enter a password in the Passkey field.
Using Bluetooth
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7. Tap OK.
8. Enter the same passkey into the other device.
Note: Some devices, such as mobile phones, need to be placed
in a mode to accept a bond from another device. Refer to that
device’s user instructions for more information.
Unpairing Devices
You can remove a paired relationship between devices.
1. From the To da y screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.
2. Tap To ol s > Paired devices.
3. Tap a device name.
4. Tap Remove.
5. Tap Ye s to remove the pairing.
Using Bluetooth
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Connecting to Other Devices
Use ActiveSync, serial and dial-up connections to communicate
with other Bluetooth devices. Establish a partnership with a cell
phone and set up the Bluetooth services it offers.
Identifying the Communications Port
You can identify the virtual COM ports used to create a
serial port connection. You may need to identify these COM
ports for activities such as printing.
Use the inbound COM port when other devices initiate a serial
connection. Use the outbound COM port when you initiate a
serial connection to another device.
To identify the communications port:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
2. Tab over to the Serial Port tab and tap it.
3. Note the names of your inbound and outbound COM ports.
4. Tap OK.
Using Bluetooth
Establishing an ActiveSync Connection
You can set up an ActiveSync partnership with a
Bluetooth-enabled computer by first setting up your computer,
then setting up your iPAQ Pocket PC.
If you own an HP Evo Notebook or Desktop computer, you can
use the Bluetooth Multiport Module presinstalled on that
computer with your iPAQ Pocket PC.
If you are using other Bluetooth modules or cards on your
computer, refer to the Bluetooth Configuration Manager or
Settings for similar setup procedures, then skip to “Setting Up an
ActiveSync Partnership on Your iPAQ Pocket PC.”
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Using Bluetooth
Using the HP Bluetooth Multiport Module for Evo
Notebooks and Desktops
1. Remove your iPAQ Pocket PC from the USB
Synchronization Cradle.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on both the iPAQ Pocket PC and the Evo
computer.
3. Right click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray on your
computer, then click Advanced Configuration.
4. Select the Client Applications tab, then write down the
COM port number listed next to Bluetooth Serial Port.
5. Select Bluetooth Serial Port, then click on the Delete COM Port button.
6. Click on the Local Services tab, then click Add Serial
Service.
7. Type a name for the serial service, then select Startup
Automatically.
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Using Bluetooth
8. Remove the checkmark from the Secure Connection box,
then select the COM port that is the same as the one you
wrote down earlier. Click Apply > OK > OK.
9. Open ActiveSync on your computer, then click File >
Connection Settings.
10. Check the Allow Serial Cable or Infrared Connection to
this COM Port box.
11. Select the COM port that is the same as the one you wrote
down earlier, then click OK.
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Using Bluetooth
Setting Up an ActiveSync Partnership on Your iPAQ
Pocket PC
To establish an ActiveSync connection:
1. From the To da y screen, tap Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Manager.
2. Tap New >ActiveSync via Bluetooth > Next.
3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.
Note: Be sure the ActiveSync COM port setting on your computer
is the same as the COM port setting used for Bluetooth on your
computer.
4. From the Bluetooth Browser screen, select the computer you
want to synchronize with. Tap Next.
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Using Bluetooth
5. Under Serial Port Selection, select the name of the serial
port for the computer selected above, then tap Next > Finish.
Note: If you are setting up the ActiveSync partnership with an
Evo Notebook or Desktop computer, select the name you typed in
Step 7 of “Using the HP Bluetooth Multiport Module for Evo
Notebooks and Desktops.”
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Establishing a Serial Connection
Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection just as you
would a physical serial cable connection. You must configure the
application that will use the connection to the correct serial port.
To establish a serial connection:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Manager.
2. Tap New > Explore a Bluetooth device > Next.
3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.
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Dial-Up Networking
When you use dial-up networking (DUN), the remote device
providing the dial-up networking service and the remote
computer to which you are connecting must both have telephone
access.
Devices that can provide dial-up networking include Bluetooth:
■ Mobile phones
■ Desktop computers
■ Modems
Using Dial-Up Networking
To connect to a device that provides modem access:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Manager.
2. Tap New > Connect to the Internet > Next.
3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.
Using Bluetooth
Note: After you create the dial-up networking shortcut with a
device, tap and hold the shortcut icon in the My Shortcuts tab of
the Bluetooth Manager, and tap Connect.
4. Tap New Connection.
5. Tap OK.
6. Enter a name in the Connection Name field.
7. Enter a phone number. You must sometimes enter the country
code and area code, depending on where you are calling.
8. Tap OK to begin dialing.
Note: Some mobile phones require a bond between devices
(see the section “Pairing Devices”).
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To connect to the Internet and use Pocket Internet Explorer, you
must first connect to a Bluetooth phone from Bluetooth Manager.
To make this connection the default dial-up connection for Pocket
Internet Explorer:
1. From the To da y screen, tap Start > Settings >
Connections tab.
2. Tap the Connections icon > Advanced tab.
3. Tap Select Networks.
4. Enable Bluetooth Settings from the dropdown list.
Note: The Bluetooth modem connection you created can be
viewed only from the Bluetooth Settings on the Connections
Task page.
Joining a Personal Area Network
Connect two or more Bluetooth devices to share files, collaborate
or play multiplayer games.
To establish a Personal Area Network connection:
1. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Manager.
Using Bluetooth
2. Tap New > Join a personal network > Next.
3. Follow the Connection Wizard instructions.
Establishing a Cell Phone Partnership
You can establish a partnership with a cell phone, then set up the
Bluetooth services it offers.
To establish a cell phone partnership:
1. From the To da y screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.
2. Tap New > Connect to Internet via phone.
3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.
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Working with Files
You can exchange information with a connected device and use
the Bluetooth File Explorer to:
■ Navigate through the directories.
■ View files and folders.
■ Create new folders.
■ Send and receive files from a remote device.
■ Delete and rename files on a remote device.
Creating a File Transfer Connection
1. From the To da y screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.
2. Tap New > Browse files on a remote device > Next.
3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.
Sending Files
Using Bluetooth
1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, and tap Connect.
2. Tap File > Send a File…
3. Locate a file to send.
4. Tap the file to send it.
5. Tap OK.
Creating a Folder on a Remote Device
1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, and tap Connect.
2. Navigate to the location you want for the new folder.
3. Tap File > Create a folder.
4. Enter a folder name while New Folder is selected, and tap
Enter.
5. Tap OK.
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Using Bluetooth
Receiving a File from a Remote Device
1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, and tap Connect.
2. Navigate to the file location on the remote device.
3. Tap the file.
4. Tap File > Get.
5. Tap OK.
Deleting a File from a Remote Device
1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, and tap Connect.
2. Navigate to the file location on the remote device.
3. Tap the file.
4. Tap File > Delete.
5. Tap Ye s to verify you want to delete the selected file.
6. Tap OK.
Using Business Card Exchange
Using the business card exchange, you can:
■ Set up your own business card
■ Send a business card to one or more devices
■ Request a business card from one or more devices
■ Exchange business cards with one or more devices
You must establish a default contact name to send or exchange
business card information.
You must first specify your default business card on the
Information Exchange tab in Bluetooth Settings. This name
becomes the default for business card transfers.
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Using Bluetooth
Setting Up Your Business Card Information
To set up your business card information:
1. Create a contact in the Contacts program that includes your
name, title, and other relevant information.
2. From the To da y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth
Settings.
3. Tap the Information Exchange tab.
4. Tap the My business card (vCard) icon.
5. Choose your contact from the list.
6. Tap OK.
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