Hp IPAQ RX5700 Additional Product Information
Additional Product Information
User Guide
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Table of contents
1 Registering the iPAQ
Registering your HP iPAQ .................................................................................................................... 1
2 Box Contents
Box Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2
3 Components
Top Components .................................................................................................................................. 4
Front Components ................................................................................................................................ 5
Back Components ................................................................................................................................ 6
Left and Right Side Components ......................................................................................................... 7
4 Learning The Basics
HP Quick Launch ................................................................................................................................. 9
Today Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Status Icons ....................................................................................................................... 10
iPAQ Wireless .................................................................................................................... 11
Entering Owner Information ............................................................................................................... 12
HP Help and Support ......................................................................................................................... 13
Using TodayPanel Lite ....................................................................................................................... 14
Viewing the Operating System Information ........................................................................................ 15
Performing a Soft Reset ..................................................................................................................... 16
Protecting Your HP iPAQ with a Password ........................................................................................ 17
Using Asset Viewer ............................................................................................................................ 18
Changing the Regional Settings ................................................................................................
Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................................................................... 20
Configuring Audio Options ................................................................................................................. 21
Changing Power Management Settings ............................................................................................. 22
Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight ........................................................................ 23
Installing and Removing Programs .................................................................................................... 24
Opening and Closing Programs ......................................................................................................... 25
Changing the Device Name ............................................................................................................... 26
Setting Alarms .................................................................................................................................... 27
Shortcut Menus .................................................................................................................................. 28
Creating and Assigning a Category .................................................................................................... 29
Adjusting the Speed for Scrolling Through Items in a List .................................................................. 30
Screen Orientation ............................................................................................................................. 31
Obtaining Services for a Cracked or Damaged Screen ..................................................................... 32
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Protecting the HP iPAQ Screen from Cracking or Damage ............................................................... 33
Battery Saving Tips ............................................................................................................................ 34
Checking the Battery Charge Level .................................................................................................... 35
5 GPS
GPS General Information ................................................................................................................... 36
Navigation Quick Start ........................................................................................................................ 37
Managing GPS Automatically ............................................................................................................. 42
Using an External Antenna with your GPS Receiver ......................................................................... 43
Losing the GPS Signal While in My Car ............................................................................................. 44
Losing the GPS Signal Frequently ..................................................................................................... 45
Common Reasons For Interference When Using GPS Software ....................................................... 46
6 WorldMate
WorldMate Standard Edition .............................................................................................................. 47
WorldMate ActiveSync Settings ......................................................................................................... 48
Screen Navigation .............................................................................................................................. 48
Clocks ................................................................................................................................................. 49
Using the Alarm .................................................................................................................................. 50
World Map .....................................................................................................................
City List ............................................................................................................................................... 52
Weather Service ................................................................................................................................. 53
Currency Converter Service ............................................................................................................... 54
Updating Currency Rates ................................................................................................................... 55
Measurement Converter Service ........................................................................................................ 56
Country and Area Codes .................................................................................................................... 57
Clothing Sizes .................................................................................................................................... 58
Packing List ....................................................................................................................................... 59
Installing the Battery .......................................................................................................... 37
Powering On and Setting Up ............................................................................................. 38
Navigation Setup ............................................................................................................... 39
Car Kit Setup ..................................................................................................................... 39
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7 Entering Text
Entering Text Using Block Recognizer ............................................................................................... 60
Entering Text Using the On-screen Keyboard .................................................................................... 61
Entering Text Using Letter Recognizer .............................................................................................. 62
Writing with Transcriber ...................................................................................................................... 63
8 Synchronizing
Copying (or Transferring) Files ........................................................................................................... 67
Migrating Data from Palm Desktop to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 ................................................ 68
9 Connections
Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 69
WLAN ................................................................................................................................................. 70
WLAN ................................................................................................................................ 70
WLAN Terms ....................................................................................................................
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Turning WLAN On or Off ................................................................................................... 71
Automatically Connecting to a WLAN Network .................................................................. 71
Searching for WLAN Networks to Access ......................................................................... 71
Manually Connecting to a WLAN Network ......................................................................... 72
Finding an IP Address ....................................................................................................... 72
Configuring Network Security Settings .............................................................................. 72
Deleting Wireless Network Settings ................................................................................... 73
Configuring 802.1x Authentication Settings ....................................................................... 73
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................ 74
Bluetooth Terms ................................................................................................................ 74
Working with Bluetooth Manager ....................................................................................... 74
Using Bluetooth Phone Manager ....................................................................................... 75
Connecting to a Computer via Bluetooth ........................................................................... 75
Bluetooth Device Profiles ................................................................................................... 75
Creating, Ending, and Accepting a Bluetooth Partnership ................................................. 76
Renaming a Bluetooth Partnership .................................................................................... 77
Making a Device Discoverable .......................................................................................... 77
Opening Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................... 77
Setting Up an Incoming or Outgoing Bluetooth Serial (COM) Port .................................... 77
Connecting to Intranet URLs .............................................................................................................. 79
Changing an Intranet URL .................................................................................................................. 80
Setting Up an Automatic Choice for Connections .............................................................................. 8
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings ....................................................................................................... 82
Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings ................................................................................................ 83
Using Advanced Connection Settings ................................................................................................ 84
Setting Up a VPN Server Connection ................................................................................................ 85
Changing a Connection Group Name ................................................................................................ 86
Ending a Connection .......................................................................................................................... 87
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10 HP Photosmart Mobile
HP Photosmart Mobile ....................................................................................................................... 88
Attaching a Voice Note to a Picture .................................................................................................... 89
E-mailing Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 90
Viewing a Slideshow .......................................................................................................................... 91
View Pictures Stored on the HP iPAQ ................................................................................................ 92
Add a Picture to a Contact ................................................................................................................. 93
Print Pictures ...................................................................................................................................... 94
Assign a Picture to the Today Screen Background ............................................................................ 95
11 Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
Windows Media Player ....................................................................................................................... 96
Listening to Music and Watching Videos ............................................................................................ 97
Clearing the Now Playing List ............................................................................................................ 98
Updating a Library ............................................................................................................
12 Mobile Office
Internet Explorer Mobile ................................................................................................................... 100
Word Mobile ..................................................................................................................................... 101
Excel Mobile ..................................................................................................................................... 102
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PowerPoint Mobile ........................................................................................................................... 103
13 Messaging
Understanding Messaging ................................................................................................................ 104
Using Folders ................................................................................................................................... 105
Synchronizing E-mail ........................................................................................................................ 106
Setting Up Messaging Accounts ...................................................................................................... 107
Using Messaging .............................................................................................................................. 109
Different Ways to Access E-mail Messages ..................................................................................... 112
Setting up an E-mail Account on an Exchange Server .................................................................... 113
Setting up a POP3, HTTP, or IMAP4 E-mail Account ...................................................................... 114
Composing and Sending Outlook E-mail Messages ........................................................................ 115
Replying to or Forwarding an Outlook E-mail Message ................................................................... 116
Sorting the Message List .................................................................................................................. 117
Receiving Attachments .................................................................................................... 107
Receiving Meeting Requests ........................................................................................... 107
Creating or Changing a Signature ................................................................................... 108
Composing and Sending Messages ................................................................................ 109
Replying to or Forwarding a Message ............................................................................. 109
Adding an Attachment to a Message ............................................................................... 109
Downloading Messages ................................................................................................... 110
Downloading Messages from a Server ............................................................................ 110
Installing an Online Address Book ................................................................................... 110
14 Calendar
Accessing Calendar ............................................................................................................
Changing the Display of the Work Week .......................................................................................... 118
Viewing Today's Agenda .................................................................................................................. 118
Viewing Appointments ...................................................................................................................... 119
Scheduling an Appointment ............................................................................................................. 120
Sending a Meeting Request ............................................................................................................. 120
Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments ..................................................................... 121
Updating an Appointment ................................................................................................................. 122
Canceling an Appointment ............................................................................................................... 123
15 Contacts
Accessing Contacts .......................................................................................................................... 124
Creating a Contact ........................................................................................................................... 124
Finding a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 125
Deleting a Contact ............................................................................................................................ 125
Changing Contact Information .......................................................................................................... 126
Copying a Contact ............................................................................................................................ 127
Sending an E-mail Message to a Contact ........................................................................................ 128
Adding and Removing a Picture ....................................................................................................... 129
Working with the Contact List ........................................................................................................... 130
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16 Notes
Writing a Note ................................................................................................................
Converting a Handwritten Note to Typed Text ................................................................................. 132
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Creating a Copy of a Note ................................................................................................................ 133
17 Secure Digital (SD) Cards
Using Secure Digital (SD) Cards ...................................................................................................... 134
Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Card ................................................................................................ 135
Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card .............................................................................................. 136
Viewing Content of a Secure Digital (SD) Card ................................................................................ 137
18 Tasks
Creating a Task ................................................................................................................................ 138
Locating a Task ................................................................................................................................ 138
Setting the Start and Due Dates for a Task ...................................................................................... 138
Showing Start and Due Dates in the Task List ................................................................................. 139
Setting Options for Displaying Tasks on the Today Screen ............................................................. 140
Marking a Task as Completed .......................................................................................................... 141
19 Product Specifications
System Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 142
Physical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 144
Operating Environment .................................................................................................................... 145
20 Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice ................................................................................. 146
Modifications .................................................................................................................... 146
Cables .............................................................................................................................. 146
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States
Only) .........................................................................................................................
Canadian Notice ............................................................................................................................... 147
Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................................. 147
European Union Notice .................................................................................................................... 147
Products with 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN Devices ................................................................ 149
Battery Warning ................................................................................................................................ 149
Equipment Warning .......................................................................................................................... 150
Airline Travel Notice ......................................................................................................................... 151
Medical Electronic Equipment .......................................................................................................... 152
Wireless Notices ............................................................................................................................... 153
U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice ..................................................................................... 153
Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice ............................................................................. 153
Brazilian Notice ................................................................................................................ 153
Japanese Notice ............................................................................................................................... 154
Wireless LAN 802.11b Devices ....................................................................................... 154
Wireless LAN 802.11g Devices ....................................................................................... 154
Bluetooth Devices ............................................................................................................ 154
Taiwan DGT Notice .......................................................................................................................... 155
Korean Notice .................................................................................................................
Battery Disposal ............................................................................................................................... 156
French Acoustics Warning ............................................................................................................... 156
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France ............................................................................................................. 149
Italy .................................................................................................................. 149
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Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 157
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1 Registering the iPAQ
Registering your HP iPAQ
When you register your HP iPAQ with Hewlett-Packard, you receive e-mail regarding special offers and
promotions. Take time now to register your HP iPAQ online at
If your mailing or e-mail address needs to be updated after registering, enter your user ID and registration
password to edit your online profile at
http://www.register.hp.com.
http://www.register.hp.com.
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2Box Contents
Box Contents
This illustration depicts the items that come in the box with the Travel Companion. Use this illustration
to become more familiar with the device.
NOTE Box contents vary by model.
Box Contents
(1) HP iPAQ
(2) Case
(3) Mini-USB synchronization cable/power cable (2 ea)
(4) HP iPAQ Documentation
(5) Stylus
(6) 1,700mAH li-ion removable/rechargeable battery
(7) Getting Started CD with special software
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Box Contents
(8) AC adapter with interchangeable plug
(9) Car kit — holder
(10) Car kit — Travel power adapter
(11) Car kit — windshield mounting bracket
Box Contents 3
3 Components
Top Components
Component Function
(1) Reset Button Press to perform a soft reset of the Travel Companion.
(2) Record Button Press to record voice or sound.
(3) SD Slot Insert a Secure Digital (SD) storage card for data storage or a Secure Digital
Input/Output card (SDIO) card to extend the functionality of the Travel
Companion.
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Front Components
Component Function
(1) Start Menu Button Press to open the Start menu.
(2) OK Button Press to close the current window or exit the current application.
(3) 9–Way Navigation Button
When in Standard mode:
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Top — Scroll up
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Bottom — Scroll down
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Left — Scroll left
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Right — Scroll right
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When using GPS:
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Top — Zoom in
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Bottom — Zoom out
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Left — Volume down
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Right — Volume up
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Front Components 5
Back Components
Component Function
(1) Speaker Use the speaker to get spoken navigation instructions.
(2) Battery Cover Release Button Press to remove the battery cover.
(3) Battery Cover Remove to install or remove the battery.
(4) Stylus Use to input information. Slide out to remove the stylus. Slide in to replace
the stylus.
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Left and Right Side Components
Component Function
(1) MMCX External Antenna Port Connects to 3V active external GPS antenna.
(2) Charging/Communications Port Connects to mini-USB synchronization cable.
(3) Headset Connector Plug a headset into this connector to listen to music.
(4) Stylus Use to input information. Slide out to remove the stylus. Slide in to replace
the stylus.
(5) Internal WLAN Antenna* Allows connection to wireless networks. (rx5900 series models only)
(6) Microphone Speak into the microphone to record voice notes.
(7) Quick Launch Button Press to access the HP Quick Launch screen. Press and hold to launch
Calendar.
(8) Navigation Button Press to launch GPS navigation. Press and hold to launch Contacts.
(9) Windows Media Player Button Press to launch Windows Media Player. Press and hold to launch Pocket
(10) Rotate Screen Button Press to rotate the screen to portrait or landscape orientation. Press and
(11) Wireless LED
Internet Explorer.
hold to launch Photosmart Mobile.
Blue LED—WLAN*, Bluetooth, or GPS is on.
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LED off—WLAN*, Bluetooth, or GPS is off.
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*WLAN is available on rx5900 series models only.
Left and Right Side Components 7
Component Function
(12) Internal Bluetooth Antenna Allows connection to other Bluetooth devices.
(13) Power Button and LED Press to turn the unit on and off.
Solid amber light — Battery is charging
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Solid green light — Battery is fully charged
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Flashing amber light — Reminder or alarm
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4 Learning The Basics
HP Quick Launch
HP Quick Launch is a simple way to open the most frequently used programs on the Travel Companion.
Tap the Today icon to access the Today page.
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Tap the Travel Assistant icon to access WorldMate travel applications, Calendar, Contacts, and
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the Calculator.
Tap the Entertainment icon to access entertainment applications like Windows Media Player 10,
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Photosmart Mobile, and games.
Tap the Internet icon to access the Internet browser.
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Tap the Navigation icon to use GPS navigation.
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HP Quick Launch is configured by default to be the home screen of the Travel Companion. Switch to
use the Today screen as the home screen by tapping Menu> Settings and clearing the check boxes.
You can also access the Today screen from the Start menu.
You can also configure Quick Launch by tapping Menu > Settings and:
Selecting Launch On Reset to automatically start Quick Launch every time the device is soft reset.
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Selecting Launch on Wakeup to automatically start Quick Launch every time the device is
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switched on.
To learn more about the capabilities of the Travel Companion, refer to this guide as well as the Additional
Product Information on the Getting Started CD. To begin navigation, proceed to the next step.
HP Quick Launch 9
Today Screen
Access the Today screen by tapping Start > Today.
The Today screen shows appointments, active tasks, and information about e-mail messages. Along
the top of the Today screen are the connectivity indicators, Volume icon, the battery level indicator,
and the clock.
Tap a section of the Today screen to open the program that is associated with that section.
To customize the Today screen:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Today.
2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background of the Today screen.
3. On the Items tab, select the items to appear on the Today screen.
Tip To change the order of items displayed on the Today screen, tap the item, and tap Move
Up or Move Down.
NOTE There are two default softkeys on the bottom of the Today screen: Calendar and
Contacts. On the Today screen, the Calendar softkey is also the Notification softkey. Any type
of alert, such as a meeting reminder is displayed on the Today screen as a notification.
Status Icons
The following status icons are displayed on the Navigation or Command bar. Tap the icon on the HP
iPAQ screen to view more information related to the item.
Icon Status
Indicates that one or more networks are present. Tap the icon to access an available network.
Indicates connection to a wireless network.
Indicates connection to ActiveSync, but not currently synchronizing.
Inactive connection to computer or wireless network.
Microsoft ActiveSync is synchronizing.
Speaker is on.
Speaker is off (or in mute position).
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Icon Status
iPAQ Wireless
Tap Start > iPAQ Wireless or tap the iPAQ Wireless icon on the Today screen to launch iPAQ
Wireless, which provides a control center to turn WLAN and Bluetooth on and off, and to configure their
settings. The GPS software controls the GPS receiver.
Icon Status
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low.
E-mail has been received.
Instant messages received.
WLAN is on.
WLAN is off.
Bluetooth is on.
Bluetooth is off.
GPS receiver is on.
GPS receiver is off.
*WLAN is available on rx5900 series models only.
The iPAQ Wireless screen has two power buttons to turn wireless features on and off. The WLAN
and Bluetooth tabs allow you to access each wireless activity individually. Configure wireless
connections by tapping View WLAN Networks on the WLAN tab or Bluetooth Settings on the
Bluetooth tab.
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Entering Owner Information
Enter your owner information so your HP iPAQ can be returned to you if it is lost.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information.
2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information.
Tip If owner information is displayed on the Today screen, you can open and edit the
information directly from the Today screen.
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HP Help and Support
For detailed information on your HP iPAQ and instructions on performing common tasks, tap Start >
HP Help and Support. HP Help and Support provides the following information:
Serial and model numbers - provides your HP iPAQ serial number, model and product IDs, and
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operating system version.
HP Quick Start Tour - provides basic information about the tasks and activities you can perform
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using your HP iPAQ. As you go through the tutorial, try each feature. You can then return to the
same position in the QuickStart Tour by tapping Start > Programs > HP Help and Support > HP
QuickStart Tour.
How Do I - a list of topics and quickly explain how to perform common tasks.
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Help Topics - provides a comprehensive list of help topics for the HP iPAQ.
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Customer Support - provides various different sources of information about your HP iPAQ.
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Asset Viewer - provides information about your HP iPAQ, including serial number, memory, version
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number, display type, and wireless information.
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Using TodayPanel Lite
NOTE TodayPanel Lite is available only when HP Quick Launch is not running. See the HP
Quick Launch section for configuration information.
Icon Name Description
TodayPanel Lite Change the TodayPanel Lite options or
the Today screen settings.
Battery power View the amount of battery power
Main memory View the amount of main memory
Storage memory View the amount of storage memory
Backlight View and change the backlight options
remaining.
Set the time duration for turning off your
HP iPAQ.
available on your HP iPAQ. View,
activate, and stop all running programs
from this screen.
available in iPAQ File Store or on a
storage card. View, activate, and stop all
running programs from this screen.
on your HP iPAQ.
To use TodayPanel Lite, tap the desired icon, make the appropriate changes, and tap OK.
You can change the TodayPanel Lite icons to compact mode, which allows more space on the Today
screen. You can also change memory and storage settings to display as percentages instead of file
sizes.
To change to compact mode:
1. Tap the TodayPanel Lite icon > Options to open the TodayPanel Lite application.
2. Tap the Display Mode list box and select Compact.
To display memory and storage as percentages:
1. Tap the TodayPanel Lite icon > Options to open the TodayPanel Lite application.
2. Tap the Display Memory as list box or the Display Storage as list box and select the percentage
listed.
3. Tap OK.
To remove the TodayPanel Lite application from the Today screen:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Today icon > Items tab.
2. Clear the TodayPanel check box and tap OK.
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Viewing the Operating System Information
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About.
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The operating system version displays near the top of the screen.
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Performing a Soft Reset
A soft reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data.
NOTE Be sure to close all running applications before performing a soft reset.
To perform a soft reset:
1. Locate the recessed Reset button on your HP iPAQ.
2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button.
The HP iPAQ restarts.
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Protecting Your HP iPAQ with a Password
Keep your data more secure by requiring a password every time you turn on your HP iPAQ.
1. Tap Start >Settings > Personal tab > Lock > Password tab.
2. Select the Prompt if device unused for check box, and select the amount of time from the list
box that your HP iPAQ must be unused before the password is required.
3. In the Password type field, select the type of password you would like to use. Enter the password
and confirm the password.
4. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase to help you remember your password. Be sure that your hint doesn't
allow others to guess your password. The hint is displayed after the wrong password is entered
five times.
5. When prompted, tap OK. The next time your HP iPAQ is unused for the specified amount of time,
you are prompted to enter your password.
Tip Use the same steps as above to change or reset your password.
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Using Asset Viewer
System Details - provides detailed information about your HP iPAQ, including:
Identity - Lists the device serial number, as well as owner information.
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Memory - Provides system ROM and RAM size and other relevant information about device
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memory.
Version - Lists system image and operating system information.
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Display - Provides detailed information about the device display.
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System - List unit identification numbers and processor information.
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Bluetooth - Provides information about the Bluetooth receiver, including firmware, hardware,
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software, and driver versions, as well as MAC address.
WLAN - Lists information about the WLAN receiver, including firmware, hardware, software, and
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driver versions, as well as IP and MAC address.
GPS - Provides information about the GPS receiver, including status, revision level, and
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manufacturer, as well as firmware, software, and driver versions.
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Changing the Regional Settings
The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed is specified in regional settings.
To change the regional settings:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings > Region tab.
2. Select a region.
The region you select determines which options are available on the other tabs.
3. To customize additional settings, tap the appropriate tabs and select the desired options.
To change the date and time display, follow steps 1 through 3 above then perform one of the following:
On the Time tab, select the desired time display options.
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On the Date tab, select the desired date display options.
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On the Region tab, select the desired region display options.
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On the Number tab, select the desired number display options.
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On the Currency tab, select the desired currency display options.
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Adjusting the Volume
You can change the volume for various sounds, such as the sound you hear when you tap program
names and menu options.
1. Tap the Speaker icon at the top of the screen.
2. Move the system volume slider on the screen, or roll the scroll wheel on your HP iPAQ to the desired
volume level.
3. To mute system sounds, tap Off.
You can also specify the sound you want to hear for a notification.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications.
2. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes.
3. On the Notifications tab, in Event, tap an event name and choose how you want to be notified by
selecting the appropriate check boxes. You can choose from several options, such as a special
sound, a message, or a flashing light.
NOTE Turning off sounds and the LED notification helps conserve battery power.
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Configuring Audio Options
If you are using headphones, you can enable the equalizer and 3D sound. You can also enable
automatic gain control (AGC) or create your own settings for the microphone.
To modify audio settings, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Audio.
To enable the headphone equalizer:
1. Tap the Equalizer tab.
2. Select Enable Headphone Equalizer.
3. Adjust the equalizer sliders individually, or select preconfigured sound settings from the Mode list.
To save your own equalizer settings:
1. Tap New.
2. Name your configuration.
3. Set the equalizer.
4. Tap Save.
To enable headphone 3D sound:
1. Tap the 3D Sound.
2. Select Enable 3D.
3. Move the slider to the right to increase the 3D sound effect.
By default, AGC is enabled. To create your own customized microphone settings:
1. Tap Mic tab.
2. Clear Enable AGC.
3. Move the microphone sensitivity slider to the meet your preference, or select preconfigured settings
from the Mode list.
4. Tap Save.
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Changing Power Management Settings
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power.
2. Tap the Advanced tab to select the length of time your HP iPAQ stays on when using battery power
or external power.
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