Page 1 HP iPAQ Product Information Guide HSTNH-L11C...
Page 2 Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Outlook, and ActiveSync are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. HP iPAQ Products are Powered by Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 software for Pocket PC. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ........................... 8 Setting Up Your HP iPAQ ....................8 Finding the Serial Number and Model Number .............. 16 Protecting Your HP iPAQ with a Password ..............17 HP Quick Launch ......................17 Today Screen ......................... 18 Status Icons ......................19 iPAQ Wireless .......................
Page 4 Wi-Fi ............................43 Bluetooth ..........................45 Protecting Your Investment ..................... 47 Protecting the HP iPAQ Screen from Cracking or Damage ........... 47 Obtaining Services for a Cracked or Damaged Screen ..........48 Additional Guidelines for Using Your HP iPAQ .............. 48 Frequently Asked Questions ....................
Page 5: Hp Ipaq Product Information Guide
HP iPAQ Product Information Guide CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. ENWW...
Page 6: Box Contents
Box Contents This illustration depicts the items that come in the box with your HP iPAQ. Use this illustration to become more familiar with your new device. NOTE Box contents vary by model. Box Contents Removable clip cover HP iPAQ Product Information Guide...
Page 7: Components
In order to reduce the risk of hearing loss, decrease the amount of time listening to personal stereo equipment at full volume. HP recommends that you use the headphones, part number 382267, that are included with your HP iPAQ.
Page 8: Top Components
Blue LED—Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is on. ● LED off—Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is off. Reset Button Press to perform a soft reset of your HP iPAQ. Record Button Press to record voice or sound. 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 your HP iPAQ.
Page 9: Back Panel Components
Back Panel Components Component Function Speaker Use the speaker to listen to music. Battery Cover Remove to install or remove the battery. Stylus Use to input information: ● Slide up to remove the stylus. ● Slide down to replace the stylus. ENWW Components...
Page 10: Left And Right Side Components
Connects to mini-USB synchronization cable. Port Headset Connector Plug the headset into this connector to listen to music. Stylus Use to input information: ● Slide up to remove the stylus. ● Slide down to replace the stylus. HP iPAQ Product Information Guide ENWW...
Page 11 Press to launch Windows Media Player. Press and hold Button to launch Pocket Internet Explorer. Rotate Screen Button Press to rotate the screen to portrait or landscape orientation. Press and hold to launch iPAQ Wireless. (10) Power Button Press to turn the unit on and off. ENWW...
Page 12: Getting Started Cd Contents
Getting Started Setting Up Your HP iPAQ Use the following steps to quickly set up your HP iPAQ and connect it to your personal computer. The illustrations in the previous sections display the specific location of the HP iPAQ components.
Page 13 3. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet. 4. Connect the mini-USB cable to the charging/communications port on your HP iPAQ. The cable connector only fits one way, so do not force it. If the connector does not insert easily, turn it over.
Page 14 Step 3: Insert the Getting Started CD into the CD drive of your personal computer Use the Getting Started CD to complete the setup of your HP iPAQ and to synchronize the HP iPAQ with your personal computer. The HP Install Wizard automatically opens, and the application starts to run.
Page 15 Step 5: Complete the Setup Wizard on your HP iPAQ When you turn on your HP iPAQ for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Use the stylus to enter information. (See the product component illustrations for the location of the stylus.)
Page 16 (such as calendar, contacts, and e-mails) on both units, making it available when you work on your personal computer or when you take your HP iPAQ on the go. Synchronize your HP iPAQ with your personal computer using one of the following methods: ●...
Page 17 Click Next if you want to synchronize directly with a Microsoft Exchange server. 6. When the Synchronization Options screen displays, select the items you want to synchronize between your HP iPAQ and your computer, and then click Next. 7. After your items have been synchronized, click Finish. The Synchronization Setup Wizard starts synchronizing the items you checked.
Page 18 ● Firewall or other network protection software message box is displayed for ActiveSync to access the network or Internet. If you experience difficulty while synchronizing your HP iPAQ and personal computer, try the following solutions to troubleshoot any synchronization issues: ●...
Page 19 Disconnect your HP iPAQ from your personal computer and wait for the ActiveSync message confirming that your device is no longer connected. Reconnect your HP iPAQ to your personal computer. Wait for about two minutes to see if your HP iPAQ connects to your personal computer. ●...
Page 20: Finding The Serial Number And Model Number
● Restart your personal computer and perform a soft reset on your HP iPAQ. (A soft reset does not erase any of your settings, programs or data.) Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. Your HP iPAQ restarts and displays the QuickStart Tour. Once your personal computer and HP iPAQ restart, reconnect your HP iPAQ to your personal computer.
Page 21: Protecting Your Hp Ipaq With A Password
You can also find this information next to the battery of your HP iPAQ. To locate the serial and model numbers: 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Locate the label containing the product ID and serial number next to the battery.
Page 22: Today Screen
● Tap the Internet icon to access the Internet browser. HP Quick Launch is configured by default to be the home screen of your HP iPAQ. You can switch to use the Today screen as your home screen by tapping the Menu button and changing the default setting. You can also start the Today screen from the Start menu.
Page 23: Status Icons
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.
Page 24: Ipaq Wireless
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 all wireless activities (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) on and off, and to configure their settings.
Page 25: Checking The Battery Charge Level
Getting Started CD. Battery Saving Tips The HP iPAQ is as individual as you are. You can adjust the settings on your HP iPAQ to fit your individual needs and to help your battery last as long as possible between charges. Here are some recommendations for how to conserve battery life.
Page 26: Entering Text
On the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth button to turn Bluetooth on and off. HP also offers a variety of accessories to keep your HP iPAQ charged when you are out of the office for extended time periods. These include a vehicle adapter and a battery charger.
Page 27: Entering Text Using Block Recognizer
Text Input Method Definition Letter Recognizer Write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation that are converted into typed text. Transcriber Write in cursive, print, or mixed handwriting (consisting of both cursive and print) and convert your writing into typed text. TIP Change the text input method from within any program by tapping the Input Selector arrow and tapping an input method.
Page 28: Entering Text Using Letter Recognizer
Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in either area of the box and then writing the desired character. NOTE Letter Recognizer is available when text entry is possible. TIP For help with writing characters with Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark near the writing area. HP iPAQ Product Information Guide ENWW...
Page 29: Writing With Transcriber
The handwriting is converted to text shortly after you lift the stylus from the screen. Resetting Your HP iPAQ You might need to perform a soft reset if your HP iPAQ stops responding. The two types of resets are soft and factory. Performing a Soft Reset A soft reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data.
Page 30: Entertainment
● Play games Let your HP iPAQ help to fill your spare time with games like Solitaire or Bubble Breaker. You can also purchase other Windows Mobile game titles and useful applications by visiting http://mobile.handango.com/ hp or find more information on your Getting Started CD.
Page 31: Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
(PC) version of Windows Media Player 10 can be downloaded for free from Microsoft. With this new version, you can: ● Sync your music, photos, videos, and recorded TV to your HP iPAQ for easy enjoyment on the go. ● Automatically convert video and recorded TV during sync to an optimized and size reduced format for better viewing on your HP iPAQ.
Page 32 (such as a song, album, or artist name), and then tap Play or Queue Up. NOTE To play a file stored on your HP iPAQ but that is not in a library, on the Library screen, tap Menu > Open File. Tap and hold the item that you want to play (such as a file or a folder) and then tap Play or Queue Up.
Page 33: Hp Photosmart Mobile
3. Wait for the files to be added, and then tap Done. HP Photosmart Mobile Use HP Photosmart Mobile to: ● View pictures stored on the HP iPAQ or a storage card. ● Add voice or text notes to pictures. ●...
Page 34: E-Mailing Pictures
To view a slideshow: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Photosmart Mobile. 2. Tap the slideshow icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap the screen to view the Pause, Forward, Backward, and Stop buttons. HP iPAQ Product Information Guide ENWW...
Page 35: Mobile Office
Mobile Office Your HP iPAQ includes the following programs: ● Calendar ● Contacts ● Tasks ● E-Mail ● Internet Explorer Mobile ● Word Mobile ● Excel Mobile ● PowerPoint Mobile You can: ● Manage your contacts and calendar. ● Send and receive e-mail.
Page 36: Viewing Today's Agenda
You can display appointments on the Today screen. If you use Outlook on your personal computer, you can synchronize appointments between your HP iPAQ and computer. You can also set Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or flashing LED.
Page 37: Scheduling An Appointment
4. Tap the name of the contact you want to invite. 5. To invite additional attendees, tap Add and the tap the name. 6. Tap OK. The meeting request is sent to the attendees the next time you synchronize your HP iPAQ. ENWW Mobile Office...
Page 38: Contacts
Today screen or tap Start > Contacts. Tap a contact in the list for a summary of contact information. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize contacts between your HP iPAQ and your personal computer. Creating a Contact 1. Tap Start > Contacts.
Page 39: Finding A Contact
If most of the contacts you create have phone numbers that begin with the same area code, in Contacts, tap Menu > Options and enter that area code in the Area code box. For more information about creating contacts, tap Start > Help on your HP iPAQ. Finding a Contact To find a contact on a long list: 1.
Page 40: Tasks
2. In the task list, do one of the following: ● Sort the list. Tap Menu > Sort By, and tap a sort option. ● Filter the list by category. Tap Menu > Filter, and tap the category you want displayed. HP iPAQ Product Information Guide ENWW...
Page 41: E-Mail
Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 Push technology keeps your Outlook Mobile up-to-date by delivering Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks list quickly and directly to your HP iPAQ. For more information about Connect to Mobile Business E-mail using Exchange Server 2003, contact your IT administrator.
Page 42: Setting Up An E-Mail Account On An Exchange Server
NOTE If a screen displays several messages, click on the link that reads If your company supports synchronizing directly with its Exchange Server you can set up your HP iPAQ to synchronize with it, you’ll be led through a series of steps to synchronize your e-mail account with the Exchange Server.
Page 43: Setting Up A Pop3, Http, Or Imap4 E-Mail Account
Settings. Tap Finish. You can set up your HP iPAQ to synchronize with Exchange Server over a wireless network or through a cable or Bluetooth connection to a personal computer. You must have the following information to sync wirelessly: server name, user name, password, and domain name.
Page 44: Composing And Sending Outlook E-Mail Messages
6. Tap Send. If you are working offline, your message is moved to the Outbox folder and is sent the next time you connect. NOTE Tap the Inbox drop-down arrow to access other Outlook folders such as Drafts, Outbox, and Sent Items. HP iPAQ Product Information Guide ENWW...
Page 45: Replying To Or Forwarding An Outlook E-Mail Message
Replying to or Forwarding an Outlook E-mail Message To reply to or forward a message: 1. Tap on the message to open it, and then tap Menu > Reply, Reply All, or Forward. 2. Enter your response. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu > My Text and tap a desired message.
Page 46: Word Mobile
NOTE If you edit a file, you need to save it in .doc, .rtf, .txt, or .dot format. To access Word Mobile, tap Start > Programs > Word Mobile. Excel Mobile You can create and edit workbooks and templates on your HP iPAQ with Excel Mobile. With Excel Mobile, you can: ●...
Page 47: Wi-Fi
Mobile. Wi-Fi With wireless access, you do not need to use cables to connect your HP iPAQ to the Internet. Instead, access points transmit data to and from your wireless device. Your HP iPAQ can connect to an 802.11b/g WLAN or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled devices.
Page 48 2. Tap the Wi-Fi button on the iPAQ Wireless screen. When Wi-Fi is on: ● The Wi-Fi button on the iPAQ Wireless screen turns amber or green. ● The wireless light-emitting diode (LED) on your HP iPAQ flashes blue. NOTE Even though the indicator is blue to indicate Wi-Fi is turned on, it does not necessarily mean a connection has been established with another device or access point.
Page 49: Bluetooth
7. To automatically use a network key, tap The key is automatically provided. Otherwise, enter the network key manually. Bluetooth Your HP iPAQ comes with built-in Bluetooth which is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters) without requiring a physical connection.
Page 50 1. Tap Start > iPAQ Wireless. 2. On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Bluetooth button. When Bluetooth is turned on, the wireless LED on your HP iPAQ flashes blue. To turn off Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth button again. When Bluetooth is turned off, the Bluetooth LED turns off and no incoming or outgoing Bluetooth connections are possible.
Page 51: Protecting Your Investment
● When not in use, close the cover (if one is available) on your HP iPAQ and store it in a case. You can select from a wide variety of case options at www.hp.com/accessories/ipaq or www.casesonline.com.
Page 52: Obtaining Services For A Cracked Or Damaged Screen
● Take the AC adapter and charger adapter with you. ● Keep your HP iPAQ in a protective case and keep it in your carry-on luggage. ● For air travel, be sure to turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. To turn off all wireless features, tap Start >...
Page 53: Finding More Information
Wi-Fi, page xx Use built-in Bluetooth technology? Bluetooth, page xx Conserve battery power? Battery Saving Tips, page xx Protect my HP iPAQ from screen damage and Protecting the HP iPAQ Screen from Cracking cracking? or Damage, page xx Finding More Information For information on…...
Page 54 For information on… See this source… Web sites optimized for your HP iPAQ www.hp.com/go/ipaqmobile Accessory products www.hp.com/accessories/ipaq ENWW HP iPAQ Product Information Guide...
Page 55 Additional Product Information User Guide...
Page 56 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
Page 57 Table of contents 1 Registering the iPAQ Registering the HP iPAQ ........................2 2 Connections Connections ............................4 Connecting to Intranet URLs ........................ 5 Changing an Intranet URL ........................6 Setting Up an Automatic Choice for Connections ................7 Setting Up Proxy Server Settings ......................8 Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings ....................
Page 58 Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight ................ 40 Installing and Removing Programs ....................41 Opening and Closing Programs ......................42 Customizing the HP iPAQ ........................43 Setting Alarms ............................ 44 Shortcut Menus ..........................45 Creating and Assigning a Category ....................46 Adjusting the Speed for Scrolling Through Items in a List ..............
Page 59 9 Secure Digital (SD) Cards Using Secure Digital (SD) Cards ......................65 Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Card ....................66 Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card ....................67 Viewing Content of a Secure Digital (SD) Card .................. 68 10 Synchronizing Copying (or Transferring) Files ......................
Page 60 French Acoustics Warning ......................... 93 Index ................................... 94 ENWW...
Page 61: Registering The Ipaq
Registering the iPAQ ENWW...
Page 62: Registering The Hp Ipaq
Registering the HP iPAQ When you register the HP iPAQ with Hewlett-Packard, you receive e-mail regarding special offers and promotions. Take time now to register the HP iPAQ online at http://www.register.hp.com. 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.
Page 63: Connections
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Page 64 Connections Use the HP iPAQ to connect to and exchange information with other handheld devices, a personal computer, various network types, or the Internet. There are several ways to get connected, including: ● Wi-Fi ● Bluetooth All these connection types can be accessed by tapping Start > Settings > Connections tab.
Page 65: Connecting To Intranet Urls
Connecting to Intranet URLs To connect to intranet sites that have periods in their URLs (for example, intranet.companyname.com), add them to the Work URL Exceptions list. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. Tap Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions. Tap Add new URL.
Page 66: Changing An Intranet Url
Changing an Intranet URL Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions. Tap the intranet URL exception you want to change, then make the desired changes. NOTE To delete a work URL exception, tap and hold it in the list, then tap Delete. Chapter 2 Connections ENWW...
Page 67: Setting Up An Automatic Choice For Connections
Setting Up an Automatic Choice for Connections If you have already created more than one connection, you can set up the HP iPAQ to connect to the best available connection automatically. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
Page 68: Setting Up Proxy Server Settings
If you are connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or private network during synchronization, the HP iPAQ should download proper proxy settings during synchronization from your computer. If these settings are not on your computer or need to be changed, you can change them manually.
Page 69: Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings
Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings For the appropriate server type, enter the proxy server name and port. If necessary, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server. If you are configuring a Socks proxy, select Socks 4 or Socks 5. If using Socks 5, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server.
Page 70: Using Advanced Connection Settings
Using Advanced Connection Settings Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > iPAQ Wireless. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn on Wi-Fi. Connect to a network by tapping Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon > Advanced tab > Select Networks button.
Page 71: Setting Up A Vpn Server Connection
Setting Up a VPN Server Connection A Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection helps to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Before you begin, obtain the following information from your network administrator: ● User name ●...
Page 72: Changing A Connection Group Name
Changing a Connection Group Name The HP iPAQ is already set up with two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work Network. You can change the name of these groups to something more meaningful. For example, if you put all of your corporate settings under My Work Network connections, you can change the name to your company's name.
Page 73: Ending A Connection
Ending a Connection It can be useful to end a connection when you are done using it. This frees resources on the HP iPAQ and can save connection charges. ● When connected via a modem or Virtual Private Network (VPN), tap Connections icon >...
Page 74: Wi-Fi
With wireless access, cables are not needed to connect the HP iPAQ to the Internet. Instead, access points transmit data to and from the wireless device. The HP iPAQ can connect to an 802.11b/g WLAN or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled devices. With Wi-Fi, you can: ●...
Page 75: Automatically Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Tap the iPAQ Wireless icon. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn Wi-Fi on. Once the HP iPAQ detects a Wi-Fi network, you may be asked to choose if you want to connect. Select the desired network and tap Connect. Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network A wireless network can be added manually by entering the settings information to add the network.
Page 76: Deleting Wireless Network Settings
Before performing these steps, determine if authentication information is needed by contacting your network administrator. To manually enter information, tap Start > iPAQ Wireless > Wi-Fi tab > View Wi-Fi Networks > Wireless tab. In Configure Wireless Networks, select the desired network.
Page 77: Bluetooth
Approval of a connection, access, or activity before it can be completed. Bonding (Paired devices) Creating a trusted connection between the HP iPAQ and another device. After a bond is created, the two devices become paired. A paired device does not require authentication or authorization.
Page 78: Connecting To A Computer Via Bluetooth
> Bluetooth Connections > Active Connections tab, and then tap and hold the computer name and select Disconnect. To reconnect the HP iPAQ to the Bluetooth computer, tap Start > iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth tab > Bluetooth Connections > Active Connections tab, and then tap and hold the computer name and select Connect.
Page 79: Creating, Ending, And Accepting A Bluetooth Partnership
Creating, Ending, and Accepting a Bluetooth Partnership You can create a partnership between the HP iPAQ and another device that has Bluetooth capabilities. Once you do this, the devices must have Bluetooth turned on but do not need to be discoverable to exchange information between them.
Page 80: Making A Device Discoverable
When the HP iPAQ is discoverable, other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can detect, or discover, the HP iPAQ and attempt to beam information to it, establish a partnership, or use a Bluetooth service. Tap Start > iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth tab > Bluetooth Settings> Accessibility tab.
Page 81: Hp Photosmart Premier
HP Photosmart Premier ENWW...
Page 82 HP Photosmart Premier HP Photosmart Premier allows you to view, organize, edit, share, and print pictures on a personal computer. Use the Getting Started CD to install this imaging software on a personal computer. With HP Photosmart Premier, you can: ●...
Page 83 ● Set reminders to archive photos ● Digital negatives For detailed instructions on each HP Photosmart Premier feature, refer to Help inside the application. ENWW HP Photosmart Premier...
Page 84: Messaging
Messaging Chapter 4 Messaging ENWW...
Page 85: Understanding Messaging
Understanding Messaging To send and receive e-mail messages for an e-mail account that you have with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account), you need to connect to the Internet or a corporate network, depending on the account. You can send and receive Outlook e-mail and Internet e-mail through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Page 86: Using Folders
Therefore, messages are available to you anytime you connect to your e-mail server, whether it is from the HP iPAQ or a personal computer. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your e-mail server, create new folders, or rename/delete folders when connected.
Page 87: Synchronizing E-Mail
Messages in the Inbox folder on the personal computer or Exchange Server are copied to the Inbox folder of the Outlook e-mail account on the HP iPAQ. ● Messages in the Outbox folder on the HP iPAQ are transferred to Exchange Server or Outlook and then sent from those programs. ●...
Page 88: Setting Up Messaging Accounts
Setting Up Messaging Accounts Receiving Attachments An attachment sent with an e-mail message or downloaded from the server appears below the subject of the message. Tapping the attachment opens the attachment if it has been fully downloaded or marks it for download the next time you send and receive e-mail. You can also download attachments automatically with messages if you have an Outlook e-mail or IMAP4 e-mail account.
Page 89: Creating Or Changing A Signature
Tap Accept, or Menu > Tentative, or Menu > Decline. If you want, you can also include a message with the response. The response is sent the next time that you synchronize or connect to your e- mail server, and calendar on the HP iPAQ is updated. Creating or Changing a Signature Tap Start >...
Page 90: Using Messaging
Using Messaging Composing and Sending Messages In the message list, tap Menu > Switch Accounts and select the account. Tap New. Enter the e-mail address or text message address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access addresses and phone numbers from Contacts, tap To. Enter a message.
Page 91: Downloading Messages From A Server
By default, messages you send are not saved on the HP iPAQ to help conserve memory. If you want to keep copies of sent messages, in the messaging list, tap Menu > Tools > Options > Message tab, and select the Keep copies of sent items in Sent folder check box.
Page 92 To delete a service, tap and hold the service, and tap Delete. While synchronizing your Outlook E-mail account, disable any directory services you have installed by clearing the Check name against this server check box. This helps avoid getting error messages when Messaging tries to verify names against the service that you are not connected to.
Page 93: Learning The Basics
Learning The Basics ENWW...
Page 94: Entering Owner Information
Entering Owner Information Enter your owner information so the HP iPAQ can be returned to you if it is lost. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information. If owner information is displayed on the Today screen, you can open and edit the information directly from the Today screen.
Page 95: Using Todaypanel Lite
Battery power View the amount of battery power remaining. Set the standby period, time duration for turning off the HP iPAQ, and USB charging method. Main memory View the amount of main memory available on the HP iPAQ. View, activate, and stop all running programs from this screen.
Page 96: Viewing The Operating System Information
Viewing the Operating System Information Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. ▲ The operating system version displays near the top of the screen. Chapter 5 Learning The Basics ENWW...
Page 97: Changing The Regional Settings
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: Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings > Region tab. Select a region. The region you select determines which options are available on the other tabs.
Page 98: Adjusting The Volume
Tap the Speaker icon at the top of the screen. Move the system volume slider on the screen, or roll the scroll wheel on the HP iPAQ to the desired volume level. To mute system sounds, tap Off.
Page 99: Changing Power Management Settings
Changing Power Management Settings Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. Tap the Advanced tab to select the length of time the HP iPAQ stays on when using battery power or external power. ENWW Changing Power Management Settings...
Page 100: Dimming Or Adjusting The Brightness Of The Backlight
Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight You can set the backlight to dim after a specified amount of time has elapsed. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight. Tap the Battery Power tab or the External Power tab. Select the desired backlight options.
Page 101: Installing And Removing Programs
Use the mini-USB synchronization cable to connect the HP iPAQ to a personal computer. Follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard provided with the program you want to install. Check the screen on the HP iPAQ to see if any further steps are necessary to complete the program installation.
Page 102: Opening And Closing Programs
Opening and Closing Programs You do not need to exit a program to open another or to conserve memory. The system manages memory automatically. To open a program, tap Start, then tap the desired program from the list. If you don't see the desired program, tap Start >...
Page 103: Customizing The Hp Ipaq
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. ▲ The Version tab displays important device information, including the type of processor and the amount of memory installed. The device name is used to identify the HP iPAQ in the following situations: ● Synchronizing with a computer ●...
Page 104: Setting Alarms
Setting Alarms Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab. Tap and enter a name for the alarm. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day. Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.
Page 105: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut Menus A shortcut menu appears when you tap and hold an item. The menu displays the most common commands for the specific item. For example, you can delete an appointment or send a text message to a contact by using commands on a shortcut menu. To use a shortcut menu, tap and hold the item.
Page 106: Creating And Assigning A Category
Creating and Assigning a Category In the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks programs, you can use categories to help you organize and group appointments, contacts, and tasks. From the program, tap an existing item or create a new one. Do one of the following: ●...
Page 107: Adjusting The Speed For Scrolling Through Items In A List
You can scroll through items in a list by rolling the scroll navigation wheel or by using the soft keys on the screen of the HP iPAQ. To change the speed at which scrolling with the soft keys occurs: Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons > Up/Down Control tab.
Page 108: Calendar
Calendar Chapter 6 Calendar ENWW...
Page 109: Changing The Display Of The Work Week
Changing the Display of the Work Week You can customize the calendar so a work week starts on Sunday or Monday and continues from five to seven days. To change the display of the work week: Tap Start > Calendar. Tap Menu >...
Page 110: Setting A Default Reminder For All New Appointments
Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments To automatically turn on a reminder for all new appointments: Tap Start > Calendar. Tap Menu > Options > Appointments tab. Select the Set reminders for new items check box. Set the time for the reminder to alert you. Tap OK.
Page 111: Updating An Appointment
Updating an Appointment To update an appointment on the calendar: Tap Start > Calendar. Tap the appointment, then Edit to make the changes. Tap OK. ENWW Updating an Appointment...
Page 112: Canceling An Appointment
Canceling an Appointment When you delete an appointment in Calendar on the HP iPAQ, it is also deleted on the personal computer the next time you synchronize. If the appointment has not been synchronized with a personal computer, it is deleted only from the HP iPAQ.
Page 113: Contacts
Contacts ENWW...
Page 114: Deleting A Contact
Deleting a Contact On the Today screen, tap Contacts, or tap Start > Contacts depending on the HP iPAQ model. Tap and hold the contact to delete. Tap Delete Contact. Tap OK. Chapter 7 Contacts ENWW...
Page 115: Changing Contact Information
Changing Contact Information Tap Contacts or Start > Contacts depending on the HP iPAQ model. Tap the contact. Tap Menu > Edit and enter the changes. When finished, tap OK. To include a nickname, title, and more, for an existing contact in the contact list, tap the name of the contact, Menu >...
Page 116: Copying A Contact
Copying a Contact Tap Contacts or Start > Contacts depending on the HP iPAQ model. Tap and hold the desired contact. Tap Copy Contact. Tap the copy of the contact. Tap Menu > Edit. Change the contact information as needed and tap OK.
Page 117: Sending An E-Mail Message To A Contact
Sending an E-mail Message to a Contact Tap Contacts or Start > Contacts depending on the HP iPAQ model. Tap the contact you want to send a message to. Tap the address you want to send a message to. Tap the account you want to send the message from.
Page 118: Adding And Removing A Picture
Adding and Removing a Picture To add a picture to contact information: Tap Contacts or Start > Contacts depending on the HP iPAQ model. Tap the contact. Tap Menu > Edit. Tap Picture. Tap the picture you want to add.
Page 119: Working With The Contact List
There are several ways to use and customize the contact list. Here are a few tips on how to make it work for you. On the Today screen, tap Contacts or Start > Contacts depending on the HP iPAQ model. In the contact list, do any of the following: ●...
Page 120: Notes
Notes Chapter 8 Notes ENWW...
Page 121: Writing A Note
Writing a Note Tap Start > Programs > Notes. NOTE Writing must be selected as the default input mode. In the note list, tap New. Write the text on the screen. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list. To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing.
Page 122: Converting A Handwritten Note To Typed Text
Converting a Handwritten Note to Typed Text There may be times when you want to convert a handwritten note to typed text for easier readability. To do this: Tap Start > Programs > Notes. Tap the written note you want to convert to text. Tap Menu >...
Page 123: Creating A Copy Of A Note
Creating a Copy of a Note To create a copy of a note: Tap Start > Programs > Notes. Use the scroll navigation wheel to select the note you want to copy. Tap Menu > Create Copy. A copy of the note appears in the note list. For more details, refer to the on-screen Help, tap Start >...
Page 124: Secure Digital (Sd) Cards
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Page 125: Using Secure Digital (Sd) Cards
● Expanding the memory of the HP iPAQ ● Adding functionality NOTE SD cards must be purchased separately and are not included with the HP iPAQ. To locate information about SD cards, visit http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories. ENWW Using Secure Digital (SD) Cards...
Page 126: Installing A Secure Digital (Sd) Card
Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Card To install an SD card into the SD slot on the HP iPAQ: Locate the SD slot on the HP iPAQ. Remove the protective plastic card. Insert the SD card into the SD slot and push the connection edge of the card firmly into the SD slot.
Page 127: Removing A Secure Digital (Sd) Card
Remove the card from the SD slot by lightly pushing down on the card to unlock it. When the card disengages and pops up, pull it from the SD slot. NOTE HP recommends inserting the protective plastic card that came with the HP iPAQ into the SD slot when not in use. ENWW...
Page 128: Viewing Content Of A Secure Digital (Sd) Card
Be sure you have firmly pushed the card down into the SD slot. ● Be sure to install any drivers that came with the SD card. ● Reset the HP iPAQ by using the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. Chapter 9 Secure Digital (SD) Cards ENWW...
Page 129: 10 Synchronizing
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Page 130: Copying (Or Transferring) Files
Office Mobile programs, if necessary. Move the files directly into My Documents on the HP iPAQ (or into a folder inside My Documents), so the programs on the device can locate them.
Page 131: Migrating Data From Palm Desktop To Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
Migrating Data from Palm Desktop to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 If you used a Palm Operating System (OS) based device before purchasing the HP iPAQ, you need to migrate the data from the Palm Desktop software to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0.
Page 132: Wireless Synchronization Cost Saving Tips
Wireless Synchronization Cost Saving Tips How you manage the cost of synchronizing wirelessly from the HP iPAQ depends on your priorities. Do this Reduce network connection or data transfer costs Increase the time between scheduled synchronizations, or synchronize manually. Check the details of your rate plan.
Page 133: 11 Tasks
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Page 134: Setting The Start And Due Dates For A Task
Setting the Start and Due Dates for a Task Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. Tap the task you want to set start and due dates for. Tap Edit and do one or both of the following: ● Tap Starts to enter a start date for the task. ●...
Page 135: Showing Start And Due Dates In The Task List
Showing Start and Due Dates in the Task List Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. Tap Menu > Options. Select the Show start and due dates check box. Tap OK. ENWW Showing Start and Due Dates in the Task List...
Page 136: Setting Options For Displaying Tasks On The Today Screen
Setting Options for Displaying Tasks on the Today Screen If you have a large number of tasks, you may want to specify the kind of tasks that show on the Today screen. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. Tap the Items tab, then select the Tasks check box.
Page 137: Marking A Task As Completed
Marking a Task as Completed To mark a task as completed: Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. In the task list, select the check box next to the task you want to mark as completed. To mark an open task as completed: Tap Edit.
Page 138: 12 Product Specifications
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Page 139: System Specifications
System Specifications NOTE Not all models described are available in all regions. For more information on specifications for your particular model, on the HP iPAQ, tap Start > Settings > System tab > System Details. System Feature Description Processor Samsung SC32442 Processor 400 MHz Operating System Microsoft®...
Page 140: Physical Specifications
Physical Specifications Metric Length 4.02 in 102.0 mm Width 2.5 in 63.5 mm Depth 0.689 in 17.5 mm Weight 4.48 oz 127 g Chapter 12 Product Specifications ENWW...
Page 141: Operating Environment
Operating Environment Metric Temperature Operating 32° to 104°F 0° to 40°C Nonoperating -4° to 140°F -20° to 60°C Relative Humidity Operating up to 90% up to 90% Nonoperating up to 90% up to 90% Maximum Altitude Operating 15,000 ft 4,572 m Nonoperating 40,000 ft 12,192 m...
Page 142: 13 Regulatory Notices
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Page 143: Federal Communications Commission Notice
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by HP may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, connections to this device must be made with shielded cables having metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods.
Page 144: Declaration Of Conformity For Products Marked With The Fcc Logo (United States Only)
Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, TX 77269-2000 or call HP at 281-514-3333 To identify your product, refer to the part, series, or model number located on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Page 145 Compliance with these directives implies conformity to harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or product family. This compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product.
Page 146: Products With 2.4-Ghz Wireless Lan Devices
Battery Warning WARNING! This HP iPAQ contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with the HP spare.
Page 147: Equipment Warning
Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug or, in the case of the AC adapter, grasp the AC adapter and pull out from the electrical outlet. Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your iPAQ Pocket PC. ENWW...
Page 148: Airline Travel Notice
To prevent interference with wireless systems, local Radio Frequency (RF) regulations prohibit using the phone features on your HP iPAQ while the plane is in the air. Use it on the ground only with crew permission. Use of the HP iPAQ features other than the phone is at the discretion of the airline.
Page 149: Medical Electronic Equipment
RF energy. Turn off your HP iPAQ in health care facilities or hospitals when there are posted restrictions requiring you to do so.
Page 150: Wireless Notices
Wireless Notices In some environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous locations, etc. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of this device, please ask for authorization to use it prior to turning it on. U.S.
Page 151: Japanese Notice
Japanese Notice Wireless LAN 802.11b devices Wireless LAN 802.11g devices Bluetooth devices ENWW Japanese Notice...
Page 152: Taiwan Dgt Notice
Taiwan DGT Notice Chapter 13 Regulatory Notices ENWW...
Page 153: Korean Notice
Korean Notice Battery disposal WARNING! When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery disposal. French Acoustics Warning WARNING! Listening to personal stereo equipment at full volume for long periods can damage the user’s hearing.
Page 154 Italy, 2.4-GHz wireless LAN wireless synchronization calendar devices 86 tips 72 canceling appointments 52 customizing the HP iPAQ 43 display of work week 49 Japanese notice 91 setting default reminders 50 updating appointments 51 Declaration of Conformity 84 Canadian notice 90...
Page 155 26 Wi-Fi regional settings migrating data from Palm Desktop accessing corporate changing 37 to Windows Mobile 71 networks 14 registering the iPAQ 2 modifications, Federal automatically connecting 15 registration 2 Communications configuring 802.1x removing programs 41 Commission 83 authentication settings 16 connecting to an 802.11b/g...

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1 Registering the Ipaq

2 Connections

3 HP Photosmart Premier

4 Messaging

5 Learning the Basics

6 Calendar

7 Contacts

8 Notes

9 Secure Digital (SD) Cards

10 Synchronizing

11 Tasks

12 Product Specifications

13 Regulatory Notices

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