Hp iPAQ hx2100 User Manual

User’s Guide

HP iPAQ hx2000 Series Pocket PC

Document Part Number: 366426-001

August 2004

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User’s Guide HP iPAQ hx2000 Series Pocket PC First Edition (August 2004) Document Part Number: 366426-001

1 Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC

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

Aligning the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Adjusting Text Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Changing the Screen from Portrait to

Landscape Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Setting the Time for Home and Locations

You Are Visiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

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

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

Resetting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

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

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

Removing/Replacing the Flip Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Routine Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Traveling with your Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

2 Synchronizing with Your Computer

Using Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Installing ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Synchronizing Your Pocket PC with Your Computer . . . 2–4

Changing Synchronization Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Installing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

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Backing up and Restoring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Sending and Receiving E-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Requesting Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

3 Managing the Battery

Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Charging with the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Charging with the HP Desktop Cradle and

AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Charging with the HP Desktop Cradle and

USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Manually Checking the Battery Charge Level. . . . . . . . 3–10

Power Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

Changing the Backlight Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

Disabling Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13

4 Learning the Basics

Using the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Navigation Bar and Command Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Pop-Up Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Creating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Customizing the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Changing the Screen Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Opening and Closing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Closing with iTask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Closing Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Deleting Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Backing Up Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Using the iPAQ FIle Store Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

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5 Learning Input Methods

Using Input Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Changing Word Suggestion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Using the On-Screen Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Writing with the Stylus and the

Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber . . . . . 5–6

Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer . . . . . 5–6

Drawing and Writing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

6 Applications

Software Available on the HP iPAQ Pocket PC . . . . . . . 6–1

Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Removing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Using TodayPanel Lite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10

Using HP Image Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12

Viewing Thumbnail Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–14

Viewing a Photo Full-Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–15

Viewing a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–15

Printing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16

E-mailing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16

Attaching a Sound File to a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17

Backing Up and Restoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18

Using iPAQ Backup to Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . 6–18

Using ActiveSync To Backup/Restore . . . . . . . . . . 6–19

Using iTask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19

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7 Using Security Features

Using HP ProtectTools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Setting Up Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Using Your iPAQ Pocket PC with

HP ProtectTools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Changing Your HP ProtectTools Settings . . . . . . . . 7–10

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Using the Fingerprint Reader (not available on

all models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13

Learning to Enroll a Fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13

Working with Fingerprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15

8 Using Wi-Fi (not available on all models)

Getting Acquainted with Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Powering Wi-Fi On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Automatically Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Manually Entering New Network Settings . . . . . . . . 8–3

Searching for Networks to Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Managing Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Viewing or Editing a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Deleting a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

Monitoring Signal Strength and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

Advanced Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7

Wi-Fi Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7

Looking Up an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Changing TCP/IP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Changing DNS and WINS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11

Setting Up VPN Server Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

Changing VPN Server Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13

Starting VPN Server Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14

Setting Up Proxy Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14

Wi-Fi Security Protocol Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–15

802.1X Certificate Enroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–15

LEAP Registration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16

9 Using Bluetooth

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

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

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

Powering Bluetooth On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

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Working with Bluetooth Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5

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

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

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

Setting a Shared Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10

Understanding Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–11

Working with Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Opening Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Locating and Selecting a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Connecting to Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Identifying the Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

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

Establishing a Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–17

Dial-Up Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–18

Joining a Personal Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–19

Working with Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–19

Creating a File Transfer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–20

Using Business Card Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–21

Opening a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–23

Viewing Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–23

Closing a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–24

Working with Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–24

10Connecting to the Internet

Connecting to a Private Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Entering an Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Using a Favorites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3

11Expansion Cards

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

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

Installing a Compact Flash (CF) Expansion Card . . . . . 11–4

Removing a Compact Flash (CF) Expansion Card . . . . 11–5

Viewing the Content of Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5

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12Troubleshooting

Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1

ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–5

Expansion Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–7

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–10

A Regulatory Notices

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

Declaration of Conformity for products

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

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

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

Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

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

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

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

Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

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

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

Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8

B Specifications

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

Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3

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Getting to Know Your iPAQ

Congratulations on purchasing your HP iPAQ hx2000 Series Pocket PC. Use this guide to help you set up your Pocket PC and to learn how it works.

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.

Using the Stylus

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

You can perform three basic actions using the stylus:

Tap —Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item. Lift the stylus after you tap an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse on your computer.

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

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

CAUTION: To prevent damage to your iPAQ Pocket PC screen, never

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/go/ipaqaccessories.

Aligning the Screen

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, press and hold the 5-Way Navigation button, then press the Calendar button.

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

4. Tap OK.

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Adjusting Text Size

How much information you see on the screen depends on the text size. To adjust the text size:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > Text Size tab.

2. Drag the slider to the desired text size; then tap OK.

Changing the Screen from Portrait to Landscape Mode

To select Portrait or Landscape screen orientation:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.

2. Tap Portrait, Landscape (right-handed), or Landscape

(left-handed).

3. Tap OK.

Shortcut: Press and hold the Calendar button for two seconds to toggle between portrait and landscape modes.

Note: The Wi-Fi antenna for the HP iPAQ is located in the top of

the device. If you cover up the top of the HP iPAQ after you have turned on Wi-Fi, signal strength may be affected.

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 device. 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.

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Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting

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

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

1. Tap either Home or Visiting.

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

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

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

4. Tap AM or PM.

5. Tap OK.

6. Tap Ye s to save the clock settings.

Setting the Date

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

Shortcut: From the Tod ay 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.

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

■ 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.

Entering Owner Information

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

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

Shortcut: From the Tod ay 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 the Options tab and select the Identification information 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.

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Resetting the Device

Sometimes there is a need to reset your Pocket PC. Resetting the device is known as performing a “soft” or “hard” reset.

Performing a Soft Reset

A soft reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data. Be sure to save any unsaved data within a running application before performing a soft reset.

Perform a soft reset to:

■ Stop all running applications

■ Install a new application

■ Restart the Pocket PC if it stops responding

To perform a soft reset:

1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC.

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

The Pocket PC restarts and displays the Tod a y screen.

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Performing a Hard Reset

Perform a hard reset only when you want to clear all user-installed settings, applications, and data from RAM (Random Access Memory), where data and applications you have loaded are stored.

CAUTION: If you perform a hard reset, your Pocket PC loses all data

and programs not saved in iPAQ File Store.

To perform a hard reset:

1. Press and hold down the Calendar and iTask buttons.

2. While holding down these buttons, use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button on the bottom of the iPAQ Pocket PC for about two seconds.

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3. When the Pocket PC screen begins to fade, release the Calendar and iTask buttons first, and then remove the stylus from the Reset button.

Note: If you simultaneously push and hold the Reset, Calendar,

and iTask buttons for more than two seconds, the battery disconnects. To restart the device, either plug the device into the AC Adapter or press the Reset button again.

After performing a hard reset, you may need to reinstall applications stored in iPAQ File Store to restore shortcuts and full functionality.

4. The Pocket PC resets and powers on.

To return your iPAQ Pocket PC to factory settings after performing a hard reset:

1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer > My Device.

2. Tap the iPAQ File Store folder to open it.

3. Tap Edit > Select All.

4. Tap and hold the selected files, then tap Delete.

5. Tap Ye s to delete all file in iPAQ File Store.

Removing/Replacing the Flip Cover

Your Pocket PC comes with a protective flip cover, which is designed to protect your screen.

CAUTION: It is recommended that you leave on the flip cover;

however, you can remove it from the Pocket PC.

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To remove the flip cover:

1. Open the flip cover.

2. Gently pull the flip cover away from one side of the device

3. Pull the flip cover away from the other side of the device 2.

To replace the flip cover, reverse the steps above.

Routine Care

CAUTION: The screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC is made of glass and

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

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

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

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You should observe the following practices to protect the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC from damage:

■ Do not sit on your iPAQ Pocket PC.

■ When transporting your iPAQ Pocket PC in a purse, pocket,

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

■ When not in use, close the flip cover on your iPAQ Pocket

PC and store it in a case. You can select from a wide variety of case options at www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories or www.casesonline.com.

■ Do not place anything on top of your Pocket PC.

■ Do not bang your iPAQ Pocket PC against hard objects.

■ Never 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/go/ipaqaccessories.

■ Clean your Pocket PC by wiping the screen and 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 Pocket PC. Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen might discolor the finish and damage it.

Traveling with your Pocket PC

Use the following guidelines when traveling with your Pocket PC.

■ 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 Charger Adapter with you.

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■ Keep your Pocket PC in a protective case and keep it in your

carry-on luggage.

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

Wi-Fi. To turn off all wireless features, from the Tod ay screen, tap Start > iPAQ Wireless > All Off.

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

adapter appropriate for the country you are visiting.

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Synchronizing with Your

Using Microsoft ActiveSync

Your device can be connected to a computer so you can transfer files back and forth. In this way, you only have to input data once. Microsoft ActiveSync is a synchronization program you install on your desktop or laptop computer to:

■ Copy files (data, audio, or video) between your device and up

to two host computers so you always have the latest information in all locations.

■ Install programs on your device

■ Back up and restore device information

■ Synchronize links

■ Send and receive e-mail

Computer

■ Request meetings

Installing ActiveSync

CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft

ActiveSync on your computer (Steps 1 and 2 below) before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer (Step 3).

To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your host computer:

1. Insert the Companion CD into the CD tray or slot on your computer.

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2. After the introductory screen displays, click Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard detects the programs on your computer, and guides you step by step so you can install ActiveSync on your computer as well as other programs on your Pocket PC.

3. Follow the screen recommendations and when prompted, connect your Pocket PC to your personal computer:

a. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1 and

connect the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the HP Desktop Cradle 2.

b. Slide the bottom of your Pocket PC into the HP iPAQ

Cradle 3 and push firmly to seat it.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging your Pocket PC or the cradle, check to

be sure the Pocket PC and cradle connectors are properly aligned before pushing the Pocket PC into the HP Desktop Cradle.

c. Connect the USB Cable to the USB port on your

computer 4.

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a. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1, then

connect the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the Autosync Cable 2.

b. Connect the 22-pin connector on the Autosync Cable to

the universal sync connector on the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC 3.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging your Pocket PC or the Autosync Cable, check to be sure the Pocket PC and cable connectors are properly

aligned before pushing the cable into the universal sync connector.

c. Connect the other end of the Autosync Cable to the USB

port on your computer 4.

4. Once you are finished with the Setup Wizard, you can disconnect the Pocket PC from the computer.

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Synchronizing Your Pocket PC with Your Computer

With ActiveSync installed on your computer, you can:

■ Use it any time to create an additional partnership so you can

synchronize information with up to two computers.

■ Add or delete the type of data (Contacts, Calendar,

Messaging, Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo) you want synchronized with your Pocket PC.

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 are automatically moved to and from your iPAQ Pocket PC.

Changing Synchronization Settings

You can modify your synchronization settings for Microsoft ActiveSync to:

■ Change when your iPAQ Pocket PC synchronizes with your

host computer.

■ Change the type of connection (serial, USB, or infrared) from

your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.

■ Select the files and information to synchronize.

■ Select the files and information you do not want to

synchronize (for example, e-mail attachments).

■ Determine how conflicts between information on your

iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are to be handled.

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To change synchronization settings:

1. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync > Tools > 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 to be handled.

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.

Using the Infrared Connection

As an alternative to using the desktop cradle, you can synchronize your Pocket PC and your computer using the 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 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 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 > Programs > ActiveSync > Tools > 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.

Copying Files

You can copy files to and from your host computer using Explore in ActiveSync and Windows Explorer.

To copy files:

1. Insert your iPAQ Pocket PC into the sync cable.

2. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs >

Microsoft ActiveSync.

3. Click Explore.

4. Double-click the My Pocket PC.

5. On your computer, right-click the Start menu, and select

Explore.

6. Locate the file to be moved.

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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 programs, if necessary.

Note: Move your files directly into My Documents on your

iPAQ Pocket PC (or into a folder inside My Documents), so the programs 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 sync cable.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

3. Check the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC to see if any further steps are necessary to complete the installation.

Backing up and Restoring Files

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 “Using ActiveSync to Backup/Restore” in Chapter 6.

You can synchronize links to Web sites from the 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.

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 > Messaging.

Requesting Meetings

You can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request through ActiveSync. For more information, from the Start menu, tap Help > Calendar.

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Managing the Battery

Your iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with a rechargeable battery that is partially charged. It is recommended that you fully charge the Pocket PC battery before setting up the device, 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 AC Adapter connected through the HP Desktop Cradle. When you travel, it is recommended that you carry the AC Adapter, Charger Adapter plug, or an optional spare battery with you.

CAUTION: Use only an HP approved battery for your iPAQ Pocket

PC. Inserting a battery that does not comply with HP requirements might cause the Pocket PC to malfunction and will void the HP iPAQ limited warranty.

The iPAQ Pocket PC also 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 within 15 minutes. The internal battery can only be removed by qualified HP Technical Support.

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Installing the Battery

To install the removable/rechargeable battery:

1. To remove the battery cover, press the battery release latch down 1, then swing the battery door up and remove it from the device 2.

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2. Insert the right side of the battery into the right side of the battery compartment, then press the left side of the battery into place 3.

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