HP iPAQ hw6500 User Manual

User’s Guide

HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series

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User’s Guide

HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series First Edition (June 2005)

Document Part Number: 378871-031

Contents

1 Getting to Know Your

HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger

Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting. . . 1–4

Setting the Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Entering Owner Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Resetting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Performing a Soft Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Performing a Hard Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Aligning the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Routine Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Protecting the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Traveling with Your HP iPAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

2 Learning the Basics

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

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

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

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

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Pop-Up Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Creating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Customizing the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Customizing the Application Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Locking the Application Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Using Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Opening Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Using the ContextMenu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Minimizing Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Closing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Backing Up Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Using iPAQ File Store Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

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3 Using ActiveSync

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Installing ActiveSync and Synchronizing with Your Computer 3–1

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

Using the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Changing Synchronization Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Copying Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Installing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Backing up and Restoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Synchronizing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Using ActiveSync to Send and

Receive E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Requesting Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

4 Learning Input Methods

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

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

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

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

Accent Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Using the On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Writing with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Drawing and Writing on the Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Changing Word Suggestion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

5 Using the Phone Features

SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Inserting a SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Removing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Activating Your Phone Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Your PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

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

Checking Your Connection

and Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Automatic Frequency Band Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

HP Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8

Setting a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8

Switching a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

Making and Receiving Phone Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Answering a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Making a Call from Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Making a Conference Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Adjusting Phone Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Enabling the Mute Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Setting Ring Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12

Enabling Speakerphone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13

Taking Notes During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Using Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14

Displaying Caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Blocking Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Forwarding Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15

Changing the System Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16

Change the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16

Changing the Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16

Changing Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17

Viewing Available GSM/GPRS/EDGE Networks . . . . . . . . . . 5–17

Using International Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17

Changing Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18

Manually Selecting a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18

Configuring Your HP iPAQ for Your SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19

Modifying the GSM/GPRS Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19

Editing Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–20

Creating a New Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–22

Failed Automatic SIM Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–23

TTY Functionality for the Hearing-Impaired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–23

6 Managing Multiple Wireless Connections

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

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

Settings Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Managing Data Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

7 Making Data Connections

Impact of Data Connection When a

Phone Call is Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Using GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Creating a GPRS/EDGE Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Setting Up a WAP Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Viewing WAP Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

Connecting to a Private Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Setting Up VPN Server Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Setting Up Proxy Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

Managing Your E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Entering an Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Using a Favorites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

8Using GPS Navigation

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

Getting Started with GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Setting Up Your HP iPAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Using HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Verifying Date and Time on Your HP iPAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Downloading the Quick GPS Connection Data File . . . . . . . 8–4

Starting GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Downloading a Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Accessing the Internet on Your HP iPAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–8

Viewing the Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Operating the Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11

Using the Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

Setting a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13

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

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

Using the Map Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–15

Switching to a Schematic View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17

Using the Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–17

Selecting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18

Selecting your Home Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19

Selecting a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19

Selecting a Recent Destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19

Selecting your GPS Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19

Selecting a Point of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20

Finding an Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–20

Setting Your Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21

Setting Your Vocal Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–23

GPS Navigation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–23

9Using Bluetooth

Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Understanding Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Supported Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Working with Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Turning On Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Opening Bluetooth Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

Setting Accessibility Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

Enabling Bluetooth Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

Setting a Shared Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–6

Understanding Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–6

Working with Bluetooth Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8

Opening Bluetooth Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8

Locating and Selecting a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8

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

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

Establishing a Headset Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10

Establishing a Headphone or Stereo Speakers Connection . 9–10

Establishing an ActiveSync Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10

Establishing a Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Dial-Up Networking Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Using Dial-Up Networking Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Joining a Personal Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–14

Working with Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–14

Creating a File Transfer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Sending Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Creating a Folder on a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Receiving a File from a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Deleting a File from a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Using Business Card Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–16

Setting Up Your Business Card Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–16

Opening a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–17

Viewing Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–18

Closing a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–18

Viewing Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–18

Working with Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–18

10Using the Camera Features

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

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

Ending Your Photo Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–5

Taking a Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–5

Adjusting the Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–5

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White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

Compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

Flicker Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Setting Up Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Camera Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Configuring Instant Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Configuring File Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8

Configuring Video Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8

Using HP Image Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–9

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

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

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

Viewing a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11

E-mailing a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–12

Exiting HP Image Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–13

HP Image Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–13

Tips for Taking Better Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–15

11Expansion Cards

Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . 11–2

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

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

12Using Messaging

Understanding Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1

Using Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1

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

Setting Up Messaging Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3

Internet E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3

Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–6

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–7

Using Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–7

Composing and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–7

Replying to or Forwarding a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8

Sending Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8

Receiving Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8

Sending MMS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–9

Viewing MMS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–11

Downloading Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–11

Downloading Messages From a Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–11

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13Managing the Battery

Inserting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–2

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–3

Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4

Charging with the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–5

Charging with the HP iPAQ Cradle and AC Adapter . . . . . 13–6

Charging Over a USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–6

Changing the Backlight Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–7

Disabling the Application Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–8

Maximizing Battery Life and Checking Battery Charge Levels. . 13–8

Checking Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–9

14Troubleshooting

Self-Test Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–1

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–1

ActiveSync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–5

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–7

Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–8

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–9

GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–10

A Regulatory Notices

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

Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the

FCC logo—United States only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

European Union Regulatory Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Notice for Italy for use of

2.4 GHz wireless communication: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Battery Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Equipment Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Airline Travel Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Medical Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

Wireless Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

Health and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4

Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Australian Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Singaporean Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Taiwanese Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6

B Environmental Notices

Battery Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private

Household in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

Likvidace zaízení soukromými domácími uživateli

v Evropské unii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

Bortskaffelse af brugt udstyr hos brugere i private hjem i EU . . . B–2

Seadmete jäätmete kõrvaldamine eramajapidamistes

Euroopa Liidus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2

Laitteiden hävittäminen kotitalouksissa Euroopan

unionin alueella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2

Élimination des appareils mis au rebut par les ménages

dans l'Union européenne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3

Entsorgung von Altgeräten aus privaten Haushalten in der EU . . B–3

  μ    

   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3

Készülékek magánháztartásban történ selejtezése

az Európai Unió területén . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4

Smaltimento delle apparecchiature da parte di privati

nel territorio dell'Unione Europea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4

Vartotoj iš privači nam ki rangos atliek šalinimas

Europos Sjungoje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4

Nolietotu iekrtu izncinšanas noteikumi lietotjiem Eiropas

Savienbas privtajs mjsaimniecbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

Verwijdering van afgedankte apparatuur door

privé-gebruikers in de Europese Unie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

Eliminering av utstyr i privathusholdningen i Den europeiske

unions medlemsland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

Pozbywanie si zuytego sprztu przez uytkowników w prywatnych gospodarstwach domowych w Unii Europejskiej . B–6

Destruição, por Utilizadores na União Europeia, de

Equipamento Usado no Lixo Doméstico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6

Bortskaffande av avfallsprodukter från användare i

privathushåll inom Europeiska Unionen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6

Odstranjevanje odslužene opreme uporabnikov v zasebnih

gospodinjstvih v Evropski uniji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–7

Likvidácia vyradených zariadení v domácnostiach

v Európskej únii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–7

Eliminación de residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos

por parte de usuarios particulares en la Unión Europea . . . . . . B–7

C Specifications

System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4

1 Getting to Know Your

HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger

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

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

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

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

Start > Help > Pocket PC Basics.

HP iPAQ Software To Access Functions

HP Asset Viewer From the Start menu, tap

Settings > System tab > HP Asset Viewer.

HP Photosmart From the Start menu, tap

Programs > HP Photosmart.

HP Image Transfer This software is included on

the Companion CD.

HP Image Zone From the Start menu, tap

Programs > HP Image Zone.

HP Profiles From the Start menu, tap

Settings > System tab > HP Profiles.

Lists detailed information about your system and its configuration.

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

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

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

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

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HP iPAQ Software To Access Functions

iPAQ Backup From the Start menu, tap

Programs > iPAQ Backup.

iPAQ Wireless From the Today screen, tap

the Wireless icon in the bottom right of the screen.

Self-Test From the Start menu, tap

Settings > System tab > Self Test.

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

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

Run a basic diagnostic test on the device.

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Microsoft Pocket PC

Functions

Software

ActiveSync Synchronize information between your HP iPAQ and personal

Calculator Perform calculations.

Calendar Schedule appointments, meetings, and other events, and set an

Connections Connect your HP iPAQ to the Internet and intranet to browse

Contacts Keep an updated list of friends and colleagues to

Inbox Receive and send Internet e-mail, Text and MMS messages

Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings.

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

Pocket Internet Explorer Browse the Internet and download pages through

Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word documents

Ring Tones Select different sounds to notify you of incoming calls.

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

alarm to remind you of the appointments. Appointments for the day are displayed on the Today screen.

Web sites, send and receive e-mail, and synchronize information using ActiveSync.

e-mail, message, and telephone.

in Inbox on your HP iPAQ or from your computer if ActiveSync is installed or if synchronizing with Exchange ActiveSync over the air. You must have an e-mail address provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or employer to send and receive e-mail.

created on your computer.

synchronization or by connecting to the Internet.

created on your computer.

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Microsoft Pocket PC

Functions

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Software

Settings Obtain quick access to settings for the backlight, clock,

Tasks Keep track of your to-do list.

Terminal Services Client Log onto your computer and use all the programs available on

Windows Media Player 10 Mobile

memory, power, regional settings, Today screen, password, sounds and notifications, etc.

that computer from your HP iPAQ (Windows 2000 and XP or later).

Play digital audio and video files in Windows Media or MP3 format on your device.

Using the Stylus

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

NOTE: Use the stylus to tap and write on the screen, and use your fingers to press the Power button, application buttons on the bottom of the device, and the camera’s on-screen shutter button.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to your HP iPAQ screen, never use any device other than the stylus that comes with the HP iPAQ or an approved replacement to tap or write on the screen. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras at www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories.

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.

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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 blue dots appears around the stylus to indicate that the menu will soon pop up.

Setting the Date and Time

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

NOTE: By default, the time on the HP iPAQ is synchronized with your computer each time the two devices connect using ActiveSync.

Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting

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

SHORTCUT: From the Today 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

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 Yes to save the time.

Setting the Date

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

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

2. Tap the down arrow by the date.

zone.

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

4. Tap a day.

5. Tap OK.

6. Tap Yes to save the date settings.

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

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

• All power to the HP iPAQ is lost, which removes all saved settings.

• You perform a full reset of your HP iPAQ.

SHORTCUT: From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the

time zone, time, and date.

Entering Owner Information

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

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

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

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

NOTE: If you prefer, you can use Letter Recognizer, Microsoft Transcriber, or Block Recognizer to input information. Refer to Chapter 4, “Learning

Input Methods” for more information.

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

field.

4. Continue entering whatever information you want to include.

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

tab and place a checkmark in the Identification Information and Notes check boxes.

6. Tap the Notes tab to enter any notes.

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

Setting a Password

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

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

Password.

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

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

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

NOTE: Keep a record of your password in a safe place in case you forget it. If you are unable to retrieve your password, you must perform a hard reset on your HP iPAQ and will lose settings and information that are not saved in ROM. See ”Performing a Hard Reset” for more information.

Resetting the Unit

Performing a Soft Reset

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

CAUTION: Be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a soft reset since a soft reset erases all unsaved data.

To perform a soft reset:

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

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

fades.

3. Remove the stylus to restart the HP iPAQ.

The HP iPAQ restarts and displays the Today screen.

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Performing a Hard Reset

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

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

To perform a hard reset:

1. Press and hold down the Power button.

2. While holding the Power button, use the stylus to lightly press the

recessed Reset button on the bottom of the HP iPAQ for about five seconds.

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

Aligning the Screen

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

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

• You perform a hard reset of your HP iPAQ.

To realign the HP iPAQ screen:

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

2. Tap the Align Screen button.

icon.

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SHORTCUT: To access the Align Screen application without tapping on the screen, push down and hold the 5-Way Navigation button and the Contacts application button located to the left of the Navigation button.

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

4. Tap OK.

Routine Care

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

• Keep your HP iPAQ away from excessive moisture and temperature

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

• Avoid exposing your HP iPAQ to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet

light for extended periods of time.

• When not in use, store your HP iPAQ in a case. You can select from a wide variety of case options at

ipaqaccessories.

extremes.

Protecting the Screen

CAUTION: The screen and camera lens of your HP iPAQ is made of glass and can be damaged or broken by drops, impacts, or pressure.

www.hp.com/go/

NOTE: HP is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came with the HP branded product. Refer to the warranty document included with your HP iPAQ for more information.

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

• When transporting your HP iPAQ in a purse, pocket, briefcase, etc., ensure the device does not get compressed, bent, dropped, hit, or sat on.

• When not in use, close the flip cover on your HP iPAQ and store it in a case. You can select from a wide variety of case options at

www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories.

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

to the screen.

• Avoid exposing your HP iPAQ to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.

• Avoid scratching the surface of the screen and the camera lens and banging them against hard objects.

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• Use only the stylus that comes with your HP iPAQ or an approved replacement on the screen to prevent scratching it. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras at www.hp.com/go/

ipaqaccessories.

• Clean your HP iPAQ by wiping the screen, the camera lens, a nd

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

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the internal components, do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow excess liquid to drip inside your HP iPAQ. Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen may discolor the finish and damage it.

Traveling with Your HP iPAQ

Use the following guidelines when traveling with your HP iPAQ:

• Back up your information.

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

• Disconnect all external devices.

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

• Keep your HP iPAQ in a protective case and keep it in your carry-

luggage.

• For air travel, be sure to turn off the Phone and Bluetooth. To turn off all wireless features, from the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar, then tap the ALL OFF button on the iPAQ Wireless screen to turn off all wireless features.

• If you are traveling internationally, be sure you have the plug adapter appropriate for the country you are visiting.

NOTE: If you are planning on traveling abroad with your HP iPAQ, you may need to set up your phone features for international calling. For this purpose, refer to the information in Chapter 5, in the section “Using

International Roaming.”

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2 Learning the Basics

Using the Today Screen

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

• Date and time

• Owner information

• Upcoming appointments

• Unread and unsent messages

• Tasks that need to be completed

Tap to set Wireless connections.

Start Menu

Tap to change Phone settings.

Tap to change volume or mute all sounds.

Tap to change date and time. Tap to set owner information.

Tap to read e-mail.

Tap to view or create tasks. Tap to set appointment or

view existing appointments.

TodayPanel

Tap to create a new item.

Tap to launch the iPAQ

Wireless screen.

Indicates HP iPAQ is connected to your personal computer.

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Navigation Bar

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

Start menu

Tap for Help Information.

Command Bar

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

Navigation Bar

Tap to select a program you used

recently.

Tap anywhere to select a program

Tap to see additional programs. Tap to customize the settings. Tap to launch the iPAQ

Wireless screen.

TodayPanel

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

• Options and Today Settings—Tap to access Options or

• Battery power settings—Tap to view battery power remaining or to

• Memory allocation settings—Tap to view or adjust memory

Create new item

Menu actions

Today

adjust battery power settings.

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

Record or write a note.

Settings.

Input panel button

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• Storage card settings—Tap to view memory available for iPAQ File Store folder.

• Backlight settings—Tap to adjust backlight settings.

Options and Today settings

Battery power settings

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

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

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

TodayPanel box.

3. Tap OK to close the program.

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

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

Status Icons

Memory allocation settings

Storage card settings

Backlight settings

You may see the following status icons displayed on the Navigation or Command bar. Tap the icon on the screen to view more information related to the item.

Icon Definition

Active connection to computer or wireless network.

Inactive connection to computer or wireless network.

Microsoft ActiveSync is synchronizing.

Speaker is on.

Speaker is off or in mute position.

GPRS service is registered and available if you are subscribed to the GPRS service.

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Icon Definition

Active data connection to GPRS network.

Phone is powered off.

Phone is powered on.

Network is searching or unavailable.

Phone connection unavailable or network error.

Signal strength indicator for phone functions.

A missed call. Tap this screen icon to view missed calls.

Call Forwarding Active.

Tap to mute your phone conversation. Tap it again to continue the phone conversation.

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One or more instant messages have been received. Tap this screen icon to view the messages.

One or more e-mail/SMS/MMS, or voice messages have been received. Tap this screen icon to view the messages.

Message Center indicates messages received from different communication areas such as phone or voice messages, e-mail/ SMS/MMS, announcements, etc. Tap this screen icon to view all messages in the message center.

Event notification set to vibrate instead of alarm. To set to vibrate: Tap the Speaker icon in the Navigation bar and, in the pop-up menu, tap Vibrate.

Battery power is low.

Battery power is very low.

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Icon Definition

Your HP iPAQ is connected to your personal computer. This icon appears in the Command bar only when there is an active connection.

iPAQ Wireless icon—Tap to launch the iPAQ Wireless screen. The iPAQ Wireless screen provides a control center to turn all wireless activities on and off, and to configure their settings. When this icon displays with a red X, all wireless activities are off; when this icon displays without the red X, one or more of the wireless activities are on.

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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Tap and hold to display

the pop-up menu.

Tap the action you want.

Creating information

From the Today screen, you can create new information, including:

• Appointments

• Contacts

• Excel Workbooks

• Messages

• Notes

• Tasks

• Word documents

1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Today > New.

2. Tap an option to create a new item.

Tap outside the menu to close

without performing an action.

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3. Tap OK after you finish creating a new item.

Customizing the Today Screen

From the Settings Today screen, you can:

• Add a picture as the background.

• Select information displayed on the Today screen.

• Set the order of the information.

• Set when to see the Today screen.

1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Settings > Today icon.

2. Select Use this picture as the background check box.

3. Tap Browse to select a picture from File Explorer.

4. Tap the Items tab to select or reorder the information on the

Today screen.

5. Tap an item to highlight it.

6. Tap Move Up or Move Down to change the order of items on

the Today screen.

NOTE: You cannot change the placement of the Date on the Today screen.

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7. Tap the down arrow in the check box next to Today timeout and select the timeout period for the Today screen.

8. Tap OK.

Customizing the Application Buttons

You can change the Contacts and Messaging programs currently assigned to two of the application buttons on the bottom of the HP iPAQ. You can replace these assignments with two programs that you use the most.

NOTE: The Phone application buttons cannot be reassigned.

To change the Button assignment:

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

2. Under Select a button: highlight the button to be changed, for

instance - Button 1.

3. Tap the down arrow in the Assign a program: box and select your preferred program.

4. Tap OK.

Locking the Application Buttons

To prevent the application buttons on your HP iPAQ from accidentally turning on and discharging the battery, the Buttons Settings include a Lock feature and a Keyguard feature to disable the buttons.

Use the Lock feature to disable the buttons when the HP iPAQ is in standby:

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

2. Tap the Lock tab.

3. Tap the check box next to Disable all buttons except power

button.

4. Tap OK.

NOTE: The next time your HP iPAQ is in standby, press one of the

application buttons to test this feature. With the Lock feature enabled, your HP iPAQ will not power on until the Power button is pressed.

IMPORTANT: To make an emergency phone call while your HP iPAQ is in standby with the Lock feature enabled, press the Power button > tap the iPAQ Wireless icon > Phone button > Phone Keypad button, enter your phone number, and tap Talk.

Use the Keyguard feature to disable the buttons when the HP iPAQ is turned off:

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

2. Tap the Lock tab.

3. Tap the check box next to Enable Keyguard.

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4. Tap OK.

NOTE: The next time your HP iPAQ is powered off, press one of the

application buttons to test this feature. With the Keyguard feature enabled, your HP iPAQ will not power on until you press the Contacts button, and then the Messaging button on the Thumb Keyboard.

Using Applications

Opening Applications

Open any application on your HP iPAQ from the Start menu.

NOTE: You can also open an application by assigning it to one of the two available Application Buttons. The Phone Application Buttons

cannot be reassigned. To assign the Application Buttons, from the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Buttons.

To open an application:

1. Tap Start > Programs.

2. Tap the desired application title or logo.

Using the ContextMenu Key

Press the ContextMenu key for quick access to a drop-down context menu when you are using one of the following applications—Calendar, File Explorer, Messaging, Pocket Word, Notes, and Tasks. The context menu provides functions such as Copy, Cut, Delete, Select All, Send via E-mail..., Beam File..., Rename/Move..., Send via Bluetooth..., or Set as Ringtone. The menus are different in each application.

The ContextMenu key is the second key to the left of the space bar on the Thumb Keyboard. To see an illustration of its location, refer to Chapter 4, in the section “Keyboard Components.”

Minimizing Applications

To minimize an open application, tap the x at the top right of the screen.

Closing Applications

Applications automatically close based on available memory. However, if your HP iPAQ is running slowly, you can close applications by manually closing them.

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.

SHORTCUT: On the TodayPanel, tap the Memory icon > Running

Programs tab, select an application and tap Stop.

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NOTE: To bring a currently running program to the foreground, tap Activate.

Installing Applications

Install applications on your HP iPAQ from your:

• Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync.

• Device if the application file has a .cab extension.

• Device 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 device model or Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC Edition.

• 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 HP iPAQ and follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard to install applications on your HP iPAQ.

Backing Up Information

Use iPAQ Backup or Microsoft ActiveSync Backup to back up and restore information on your HP iPAQ.

NOTE: iPAQ Backup is already installed on the HP iPAQ. 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.

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 HP iPAQ before backing up or restoring your information.

CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the current information on your HP iPAQ with the information saved in your backup. If you perform a hard reset on your HP iPAQ, any user installed information stored in main memory including backup files will be deleted. For this reason, it is suggested that backup files always be saved to a memory card or to the iPAQ File Store folder.

To backup/restore using iPAQ Backup:

1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Backup.

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2. Tap Options > Switch to Advanced Mode and select the files and folders to be backed up or restored.

3. Tap the ... box next to File to select the name, location, and folder name for backed-up data.

4. Tap OK.

5. Press the Backup or Restore button, and press the Start button

on the next screen.

Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync

Close all programs on your HP iPAQ before backing up or restoring your information.

CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the current information on your HP iPAQ with the information saved in your backup.

To backup/restore using ActiveSync:

1. Be sure the HP iPAQ is connected to your computer.

2. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From the Start

menu, click Programs > Microsoft

3. From the Tools menu in ActiveSync, click Backup/Restore.

4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, and select your options.

5. Click Backup Now or Restore Now.

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 HP iPAQ.

Programs and files stored in iPAQ File Store are stored in ROM and are saved if you perform a full reset of your HP iPAQ 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 HP

iPAQ > iPAQ File Store.

3. Tap Edit > Paste.

ActiveSync.

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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