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Front Image
Back
(with battery door removed)
1. Power Button
8. 5-way Navigation Button
1. Serial number under battery door
2. Color Display
9. Contacts Button
2. Battery Door Cover Release
3. Rubber Side Grips
10. Calendar Button
3. Battery Door Cover
4. Biometric Fingerprint
Reader
11. Microphone
5. Speaker
12. Voice Record Button (side)
6. iTask Button
13. Wireless LED
7. Messaging Button
14. Charging/Notification LED
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Top
Bottom
1. Headphone/Headset Jack
1. Reset Button
2. Compact Flash (CF) Expansion Slot
2. Charging/ActiveSync Connector
3. Stylus
4. Serial IR (Infrared) Port
5. Secure Digital (SDIO) Expansion Slot
At A Glance
Marvell PXA270 Processor 624 MHz
512MB flash ROM, 64 MB SDRAM (up to 512 MB user available memory)
Integrated biometric fingerprint reader
Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b)
1
Integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology
1
Integrated Compact Flash type II (CF) and Secure Digital (SDIO) slots
HP ProtectTools secured by Credant Technologies security application
2
3.5" transflective TFT QVGA with 64K color LED backlight display, landscape and portrait display modes
Windows Mobile® 5.0 Software for Pocket PC, Premium Edition
Removable/rechargeable 1700 mAh battery
Integrated Serial IR
Protective plastic flip cover
Windows Mobile Office Outlook®, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
NOTES:
1
A standard WLAN (Wi-Fi) infrastructure, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased equipment, and a service contract
with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless communication. Wireless Internet use requires a separately
purchased service contract. Check with wireless network service providers for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web
content available.
2 User must have HP ProtectTools features enabled.
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Models
iPAQ Pocket PC hx2790c – 512MB flash ROM, 64 MB SDRAM, Wi-Fi (802.11b), Bluetooth, Serial IR and Biometrics security
FB103AA #ABA – US Commercial, English
FB103AA #B16 – Latin American Spanish
FB103AA #AC4 – Brazilian Portuguese
FB103AA #AC8 – Argentina, LA Spanish
FB103AA #UUF – Asia Pacific English
FB103AA #ABG – Australia, New Zealand
FB103AA #ARE – Malaysia English
FB103AA #AB0 – Taiwan – Traditional Chinese
FB103AA #AB2 – Simplified Chinese
FB103AA #AB5 – Hong Kong Traditional Chinese
FB103AA #AB1 – Korea
FB103AA B#ABJ – Japan
FB103AA#ACJ – India English
Processor
Marvell PXA270 Processor 624 MHz
NOTE:
Processor numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
Memory
576 MB total memory (512 MB ROM and 64 MB SDRAM)
Up to 512 MB user available persistent storage memory
Display
Type
Transflective TFT QVGA color with LED backlight with power save mode
Modes
Portrait and landscape
Number of Colors
64K color (65,536 colors) 16-bit
Touch Screen
Yes
Resolution
(W x H)
240 x 320 pixels
Dot Pitch
0.24 mm
Viewable Image Size
3.5 in (89 mm)
Hardware Buttons/
Reset Buttons
Power, soft reset, 5-way navigation, voice record, calendar, contacts, messaging, and iTask buttons. (The
last 5 buttons are re-programmable.)
Stylus
One – Included in the box
Audio
Integrated microphone, speaker and one 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
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Indicators
LED 1 – Power
Solid amber LED – battery in unit fully charged
Flashing amber LED – battery in unit charging
Flashing green – event alarm/notification
LED 2 – Wireless
Flashing blue LED – wireless radio enabled
Cradle Interfaces
Connector
1 – 22 pin
DC Power jack connector
for AC/DC Adapter
connection
1
Other Interfaces
IrDA (SIR)
USB 2.0 Client
– supported via HP standard 22 pin cradle interface
Serial RS232
– supported via HP standard 22 pin cable interface (cable must be purchased separately)
NOTE:
Some HP authorized options may not be supported. See
http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories
.
SD Slot
Support 1-bit SDIO and 4-bit SD/Multimedia Card type memory standard
CF Slot
1 Type II
Power Supply
Battery
Removable/rechargeable 1700 mAh Lithium-lon (user changeable).
Optional extended 2880 mAh Lithium-lon battery available for purchase
(
http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories
).
AC Power
AC Input: 100~240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, AC Input current: 0.3 Aac max
Output Voltage: 5Vdc (typical), Output Current: 2A (typical)
NOTE:
Battery run time varies based on the usage pattern of an individual user and the configuration of
the handheld. Use of internal wireless capabilities and backlight will significantly decrease battery run
time.
AC Adapter
Dimensions
(H x W xD)
3 x 1.9 x 1.8 in (76 x 48 x 44 mm – including prongs), (may vary by model)
Cord Length
(approx.)
6 ft (1.83 m)
Power Supply Ratings
Voltage Range
100 to 240 V Switching
Input Current
0.3 Aac
Input Frequency
50 to 60 Hz
Output Voltage
5 VDC
Output Current
2 Amp
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System Unit
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
4.71 x 3.01 x .65 in (119.4 x 76.6 x 16.3 mm)
Weight
5.8 oz (164.4 g)
Operating Temperature
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Storage Temperature
-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Operating Humidity
90% RH
Regulatory Marks
Electrical
FCC Class B, UL or CSA NRTL
Safety
C-UL, NOM
Design Features
4 programmable application quick-launch buttons, 5-way navigation button, touch-sensitive display for
stylus or fingertip, voice record button, microphone and speaker, biometric fingerprint reader, rubber sides
for comfortable grip
Operating System
Windows Mobile® 5.0 for Pocket PC, Premium Edition
Windows Mobile Office Outlook®, Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Media® Player, and Internet Explorer®)
Operating System
Applications
Calendar, Contacts, Messaging (with Spell Checker for email), Tasks, Voice Recorder, Notes, Word Mobile
(with Spellchecker), Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media Player 10
Mobile, Calculator, Solitaire, Jawbreaker, File Explorer, Terminal Services Client, Beam, Clock, Align Screen,
Memory, Volume.
In the box
HP iPAQ hx2790c Pocket PC, lithium-lon 1700 mAh removable/rechargeable battery, AC adapter, charger
adapter USB desktop synchronization cradle, stylus, protective plastic flip cover, HP iPAQ Product
Information Guide and HP iPAQ Getting Started disc.
Service and Support
One-year parts and labor in most regions; 90 days technical support for software in most regions.
Additional offers may vary by region.
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HP Exclusive Applications
HP ProtectTools secured by Credant Technologies: help secure your device and your data
2
Bluetooth Phone Manager: connect to a Bluetooth enabled phone and browse the Internet
1,3,4
Bluetooth Manager: manage your Bluetooth connections and settings
iPAQ Wireless: manage your wireless connections
iTask: launch and switch between tasks and applications
HP Image Zone for Pocket PC: view images and create slide shows
Utilities: Self Test, iPAQ Audio, Power Status, Certificate Enroller
NOTES
:
1
A standard WLAN (Wi-Fi) infrastructure, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased
equipment, and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless
communication. Wireless Internet use requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with
wireless network service providers for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web content
available.
2
User must have HP ProtectTools features enabled.
3
Requires Bluetooth enabled mobile, separately purchased wireless carrier/Internet service plan(s) and
supporting IT infrastructure.
4
Telephone service requires separately purchased contract with a telephone service provider with
coverage in your service area.
Getting Started Disc fromHP
Full Versions
Trial Versions
Applications
ActiveSync 4.5
Adobe Reader for PC
BVRP Live Update
Funk Odyssey® Client for Windows
Mobile™
Windows Media Player 10
Audible Player
CD Links
Handango, Microsoft
Additional Documentation
Important Safety Information on PDF, and Additional Product Information on PDF
NOTE:
Programs may vary based on model. Some programs are accessed through CD links to download
web sites.
Wi-Fi (802.11b)
Specifications
1,5
Technology
High-speed wireless access to the Internet, email and corporate data
RF Network Standard
IEEE 802 Part 11b (802.11b)
Frequency Band
2.4000 to 2.4835 GHz
2.4465 to 2.4835 GHz (France)
2.4000 to 2.497 GHz (Japan)
Antenna Type
Embedded Antenna
Security
WEP 64/128-bit compliant to IEEE 802.11
Compliant to 802.1X (EAP-TLS, PEAP)
LEAP, WPA
Network Architecture
Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Points Required)
Modulation Technique
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
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Modulation Schemes
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Receiver Sensitivity –
Packet Error Rate
(8E-2)
11 Mbps: <-80 dBm
5.5 Mbps: <-82 dBm
2 Mbps: <-86 dBm
1 Mbps: <-89 dBm
Maximum Receive Level
-10dBm (1/2/5.5/11 Mbps)
Output Power
15 dBm
Power Management
Radio On/Off control through iPAQ wireless
Power Save mode available in Power Settings
Power Consumption
Transfer mode: < 300 mA, average
Receive mode: < 200 mA, average
Power Saving Option
802.11 Compliant Power Saving, idle mode 20 mA
Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Protocols Supported
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
UDP
Operating Distance
Up to 1000 feet – Open sight
Certifications
All necessary regulatory approvals for countries we support including:
WECA Wi-Fi approval
FCC (47 CFR) Part 15C, Section 15.247&15.249
ETS 300 328, ETS xxx 489-6
Low Voltage Directive IEC950
UL, CSA, and CE Mark
NOTES:
1
A standard WLAN (Wi-Fi) infrastructure, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased
equipment, and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless
communication. Wireless Internet use requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with
wireless network service providers for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web content
available.
5
Wireless access point required and is not included. Availability of public wireless access points limited.
Wireless Internet use may require separately purchased Internet service contract.
Bluetooth
®
Specifications
1
Technology
High-speed, low-power, short-range wireless communication with other
Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth specification
1.2 compliant (2.4-GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
System interface
High-speed UART processor interface
User Interface
Bluetooth Manager
Device type
Class II device; up to 4 dBm transmit, typical 10 meter range
Power
3.3V 5% Peak current
– typical TX current at approximately 30 mA
– typical RX current at approximately 50 mA
Receiver sensitivity
-83 dBm
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Regulatory standards
R&TT#-EN 300 328 and EN 300 826, UL 1950, CB Safety Scheme inclusive of
EN 60950 and IEC 950, FCC Part 15 subpart C, Canadian, CE
Profile Support
General Access Profile
Service Discovery Application Profile
Serial Port Profile
Generic Object Exchange Profile
File Transfer Profile
Dial-Up Networking Profile
LAN Access Profile
Object Push Profile
Personal Area Networking Profile
Basic Printing Profile
Hard Copy Replacement Profile (printing)
Headset Support Profile
Human Interface Device Profile
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
Audio Video Remote Control Profile
Hands Free Profile
Basic Imaging Profile
Usage Models
Service Discovery
Determine what Bluetooth devices are within range and support authorization
File Transfer
File and directory browsing and navigation on another Bluetooth device.
File copying
Object manipulation – including add, delete, create new folders etc.
Serial Port
Synchronization between PDAs and PCs
Dial Up Networking
Wireless link to WAN thru Bluetooth enabled cell phone
1,2,3
Agnostic to WAN technology
Send/receive SMS messages
LAN Access
Wireless link to Corporate LAN using Bluetooth and appropriate Bluetooth
access point
1
Corporate email, network neighborhood, access to LAN applications, file
transfer, ftp, Internet browsing, etc, using TCP/IP
1
Access the Internet by connecting to your desktop or notebook over Bluetooth
and using its network connection
1
Generic Object Exchange and Object Push
Exchange business cards, tasks, documents, appointments and more
1
Personal Area Networking
Collaborate, chat, play games, exchange data
1
Adhoc peer to peer networking
1
Basic Printing and Hard Copy Replacement Profiles
Print to any HP Bluetooth enabled printer without the need for cables or
specific print drivers
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Certifications
All necessary regulatory approvals for countries supported including:
Bluetooth logo (FCC (47 CFR) Part 15C, Section 15.247&15.249 ETS 300 328,
ETS xxx 489-1/17 Low Voltage Directive IEC950 UL and CE Mark)
NOTES
:
1
A standard WLAN (Wi-Fi) infrastructure, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased
equipment, and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless
communication. Wireless Internet use requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with
wireless network service providers for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web content
available.
2
Requires Bluetooth enabled mobile, separately purchased wireless carrier/Internet service plan(s) and
supporting IT infrastructure.
3
Telephone service requires separately purchased contract with a telephone service provider with
coverage in your service area.
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Memory/Storage
NOTE:
Optional accessories are available at additional cost.
512MB Micro SD Memory Card incl. adaptors
FA875AA#AC3
1GB Micro SD Memory Card incl. adaptors
FA876AA#AC3
2GB Micro SD Memory Card incl. adaptors
FA877AA#AC3
* Models with full-sized SD slots require the use of an SD adapter (included).
Power
1700 mAh Lithium-Ion Standard Battery
FB031AA#AC3
2880 mAh Lithium Ion Extended Battery
FA833AA#AC3
HP iPAQ Automobile Adapter [while supply lasts]
FA690B#AC3
HP iPAQ Charger Adapter [while supply lasts]
FA133A#AC3
HP iPAQ AC Adapter (WW) [while supply lasts]
FA372B#AC3
HP iPAQ Battery Charger [while supply lasts]
FA830AA#AC3
Synchronization
HP iPAQ Desktop Cradle [while supply lasts]
FA260B#AC3
HP iPAQ AutoSync Cable (USB and Serial) [while supply lasts]
FA122A#AC3
Input Devices
HP iPAQ Stylus Kit Three-pack
FA261A#AC3
HP iPAQ Foldable Keyboard
FA802AA#AC3
Headphones
HP iPAQ Bluetooth Stereo Headphones [while supply lasts]
FA303AA#AC3
Cases
HP iPAQ Premier Leather Case [while supply lasts]
FA662A#AC3
HP iPAQ Rugged Case [while supply lasts]
FA288A#AC3
HP iPAQ Nylon Slim Case
FA161A#AC3
HP iPAQ Leather Belt Case
FA160A#AC3
HP iPAQ Premier Leather Belt Case
FA350A#AC3
Custom Cases: to view and order go to:
http://www.casesonline.com
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Services
NOTE:
Service offering availability may differ by country.
Accidental Damage
Protection
HP 1y Accidental Damage Protection NextBusDay Exch HH only SVC
UC280E
HP 3y Accidental Damage Protection NextBusDay Exch HH only SVC
UC281E
HP 1y Accidental Damage Protection Pickup and Return iPAQ Service
U7847E
HP 3y Accidental Damage Protection Pickup and Return iPAQ Service
U7848E
Next Business Day
Exchange
HP 3y Next Business Day Exchange iPAQ Service
U7845E
HP 1y Next Business Day Exchange iPAQ Service
U7844E
Pickup and Return
HP 1y Pickup and Return iPAQ Service
U6572PE
HP 2y Pickup and Return iPAQ Service
U7849E
HP 3y Pickup and Return iPAQ Service
U7846E
HP 4y Pickup and Return iPAQ Service
U7852E
HP 5y Pickup and Return iPAQ Service
U9592E
For more information on HP iPAQ Handhelds, visit our website at:
http://www.hp.com/go/iPAQ
.
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