Page 3 - Contents; Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ
User’s Guide i Contents 1 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Identifying Product Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Front and Top Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2Back and Bottom Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Using the Stylus . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Managing the Battery
Contents User’s Guide ii 3 Managing the Battery Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1Checking the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3Battery Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 4 Using the Screen Using the...
Page 5 - Expansion Cards
Contents User’s Guide iii Adjusting Word Suggestion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1Using the On-screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3Using Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3Using Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - B Specifications
User’s Guide iv Contents Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4Battery Warning . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ; Today
User’s Guide 1–1 1 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Congratulations on purchasing your HP iPAQ. Use this guide to learn about the device functionality. You can find detailed information in the Help files on your HP iPAQ. To access Help, from the Today screen, tap Start > Help , and select a topic. In...
Page 8 - Identifying Product Components; Front and Top Views
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ User’s Guide 1–2 Identifying Product Components Front and Top Views * To access this function, press and hold for two seconds. Power Button Notification/Charge Indicator Stylus QVGA Color Display Calendar Contacts HP Image Zone* 5-Way Navigation Button Today Screen Lands...
Page 10 - Back and Bottom Views
User’s Guide 1–4 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Back and Bottom Views Headphone Jack Universal Sync Connector Reset Button Speaker Component Description Headphone Jack 3.5 mm stereo audio jack for listening to audio media. Speaker Lets you listen to audio media. Reset Button Press in with stylus to re...
Page 11 - Using the Stylus; Aligning the Screen
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ User’s Guide 1–5 Using the Stylus You can use the stylus three ways: Tap —Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item. Lift the stylus after you tap an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse on your computer. Drag —Place the point of the st...
Page 12 - Adjusting Text Size; Setting Date and Time
User’s Guide 1–6 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Adjusting Text Size How much information you see on the screen depends on the text size. 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Screen > Text Size tab. 2. Drag the slider to the desired text size; then tap OK . Changing the Screen f...
Page 13 - Setting the Date
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ User’s Guide 1–7 1. Tap either Home or Visiting . 2. Tap the time-zone down arrow, and select the appropriate time zone from the dropdown list. 3. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, and use the Up and Down arrows to adjust the time. 4. Tap AM or PM . 5. Tap OK . 6. Tap Y...
Page 14 - Entering Owner Information
User’s Guide 1–8 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ 2. Tap an alarm. 3. Tap the Description field and type a name for the alarm. 4. Tap the day of the week. 5. Tap the time. This opens the clock popup. You can use the Up and Down arrows to select hours, minutes, seconds and AM or PM. Or, tap and drag the ...
Page 15 - Resetting the HP iPAQ; unsaved
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ User’s Guide 1–9 Resetting the HP iPAQ Performing a Soft (“Normal”) Reset A soft reset does not erase any applications or saved data, but be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a soft reset since any unsaved data will be lost. Perform a soft reset when: ■ You...
Page 16 - To perform a hard reset:; Reset; button
User’s Guide 1–10 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Performing a Hard (“Full”) Reset Perform a hard reset when you want to clear all settings, applications, and data from RAM (Random Access Memory, where data and applications you have loaded are stored). If the battery installed in your HP iPAQ discharge...
Page 17 - Verify the full reset by pressing the; A hard reset deactivates the battery. The; Power; button does; button with the stylus.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ User’s Guide 1–11 Note: Verify the full reset by pressing the Power button. When the HP iPAQ has been fully reset, it does not power on until the battery is reactivated. 2. A hard reset deactivates the battery. The Power button does not function until the battery is reac...
Page 18 - Caring for Your Device; or; HP iPAQ
User’s Guide 1–12 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Caring for Your Device To protect the screen of your HP iPAQ from damage, observe the following practices: ■ Never tap or write on the screen with any device other than the stylus that comes with the HP iPAQ or an approved replacement. If you lose or br...
Page 19 - Synchronizing with Your; Using Microsoft ActiveSync; Install programs on your device.; Installing ActiveSync
User’s Guide 2–1 2 Synchronizing with Your Computer Using Microsoft ActiveSync Microsoft ActiveSync is a program you install on your desktop or laptop computer to transfer data back and forth. In this manner, you only have to input information once either at your computer or your HP iPAQ. Using Acti...
Page 20 - Start Here
User’s Guide 2–2 Synchronizing with Your Computer To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer: 1. Insert the Companion CD into the CD-ROM tray or slot in your computer. 2. After the introduction displays, click Start Here . Follow the Setup Wizard screen instructions. When prompted, connect you...
Page 21 - The HP iPAQ supports a serial connection. However, to; detects the programs on your computer,; Setup Wizard; disconnect the HP iPAQ from the computer.
Synchronizing with Your Computer User’s Guide 2–3 Note: The HP iPAQ supports a serial connection. However, to synchronize via a serial connection, you must use a serial sync cable (sold separately.) 5. The Setup Wizard detects the programs on your computer, and guides you step-by-step so you can ins...
Page 22 - Synchronizing with Your Computer
User’s Guide 2–4 Synchronizing with Your Computer Synchronizing with Your Computer Once ActiveSync is installed on your computer, you can: ■ Create an additional partnership with a second computer so you can synchronize information. ■ Change the type of data (Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, Tasks, Fa...
Page 23 - Using the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection; Manually Copying or Moving Files
Synchronizing with Your Computer User’s Guide 2–5 b. Click the Schedule tab to set the time for synchronization. c. Click the Rules tab to determine how conflicts between information on your HP iPAQ and information on your computer are to be handled. 3. Tap OK . 4. From the File menu, click Connecti...
Page 24 - Installing a Program
User’s Guide 2–6 Synchronizing with Your Computer 1. Connect your HP iPAQ and computer via the sync cable. 2. On your computer, right-click the Start menu. 3. In the popup menu, click Explore . This opens the file hierarchy in your computer. 4. Browse through your folders and subfolders and locate a...
Page 25 - Backing up and Restoring Files; Favorites; “Synchronizing with Your Computer” in
Synchronizing with Your Computer User’s Guide 2–7 3. Check the screen on your HP iPAQ to see if further steps are necessary to complete the installation. Backing up and Restoring Files To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back up information to your computer regularly. For mor...
Page 26 - Help; Sending a Meeting Request; The person(s) you invite must use Outlook or Pocket
User’s Guide 2–8 Synchronizing with Your Computer Sending and Receiving Email Messages You can send and receive email messages by synchronizing your HP iPAQ with your computer using ActiveSync. When sending and receiving email messages, the name of the current folder is displayed at the bottom of th...
Page 27 - Managing the Battery; Your device is shipped with a partially charged internal battery.; Charging the Battery
User’s Guide 3–1 3 Managing the Battery Your device is shipped with a partially charged internal battery. It is recommended that you fully charge the device before setting up the unit. Note: It can take up to four hours to fully charge the battery. Even when not in use, the device uses battery power...
Page 29 - Checking the Battery
Managing the Battery User’s Guide 3–3 Checking the Battery To view the battery gauge to see how much battery power remains: From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Power . If the battery is low, use the AC Adapter to connect the device to an electrical outlet and recharge it to its fu...
Page 30 - Using the Screen; Contacts
User’s Guide 4–1 4 Using the Screen Using the HP Launch Screen (Select Models Only) On some models, when you first turn on your device, the Launch screen is displayed. Use this screen to access the following programs: ■ Music (Windows Media Player) ■ Contacts ■ Schedule (Calendar) ■ Photos (HP Image...
Page 31 - Using the Today Screen
Using the Screen User’s Guide 4–2 To change to the standard Today screen: 1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Settings > Today > Items tab. 2. Check or uncheck iPAQ Entertainment . Note: If iPAQ Entertainment is checked, no other Today screen items will be visible. 3. Check other items you wa...
Page 32 - Customizing the Today Screen
User’s Guide 4–3 Using the Screen Customizing the Today Screen You can customize the appearance of the Today screen by: ■ Setting a theme for your device. ■ Using a picture as the background. ■ Selecting the items listed on the Today screen. To select a theme or a picture as a background: 1. Tap , o...
Page 33 - Navigation Bar and Taskbar; The navigation bar displays connectivity status and the time.
Using the Screen User’s Guide 4–4 Navigation Bar and Taskbar The navigation bar displays connectivity status and the time. The taskbar lists the menu tabs, buttons, and commands you have available while you are using the current program. Within each program, use the taskbar to perform tasks. Tap to ...
Page 34 - Status Icons; Main Popup Menu
User’s Guide 4–5 Using the Screen Status Icons You may see the following status icons displayed on the navigation bar or taskbar. Tap the icon to view more information related to the item. Popup Menus Popup menus allow you to perform an action on an item. To perform an action on an item, tap and hol...
Page 35 - Sounds and Notifications; Sounds
Using the Screen User’s Guide 4–6 Sounds and Notifications You can schedule various types of events (appointments, tasks, email notification) and set an alarm as reminder so that at the scheduled time or when you have a message, the indicator light on the front of the device flashes green and or a s...
Page 36 - Creating Information
User’s Guide 4–7 Using the Screen Creating Information From the Today screen, you can create various types of items: 1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Today > New . ■ Appointment ■ Contact ■ Excel Workbook ■ Message ■ Note ■ Task ■ Word document 2. In the popup menu, tap a task to create a new...
Page 37 - Finding Information; My Documents
Using the Screen User’s Guide 4–8 Finding Information You can search through the My Documents folder and any subfolder you have created in your HP iPAQ. To find a program or file: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > Find . ■ If you know the filename, tap Find: and type the filename. ■ If you d...
Page 38 - Using Programs; From another device if the program file has a .cab extension.; Minimizing a Program; at the top; Closing a Program; To see a list of running programs to close:
User’s Guide 5–1 5 Using Programs Installing a Program You can install programs on your HP iPAQ using Microsoft ActiveSync and the sync cable. You can install programs: ■ From your HP iPAQ or your computer by copying a program file that has an .exe or .cef extension. ■ From another device if the pro...
Page 39 - Stop; Using HP Task Switch; Installed Help > HP Task Switch
Using Programs User’s Guide 5–2 To close a program, tap the program and tap Stop . To close all programs, tap Stop All . Using HP Task Switch HP Task Switch is an application that allows you to switch between open programs, or to close one or all the running programs. By default, HP Task Switch runs...
Page 40 - The following screen displays:; Icon pad; , then the screen looks similar to the
User’s Guide 5–3 Using Programs The following screen displays: If you select Icon pad , then the screen looks similar to the following: Shows the currentrunning program. Tap to adjust settings. Tap to close all running programs. Tap to switch between programs.
Page 41 - If you select; Menu on taskbar; , the screen looks similar to the; Using Program Buttons; To assign a program to a button other than the default:; dropdown list, tap the program you
Using Programs User’s Guide 5–4 If you select Menu on taskbar , the screen looks similar to the following: Using Program Buttons By default, the buttons on the HP iPAQ open certain programs. However, you can customize them to open different programs. To assign a program to a button other than the de...
Page 43 - Locking the Program Buttons
Using Programs User’s Guide 5–6 Locking the Program Buttons To avoid accidentally pressing a program button: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Buttons > Lock tab. 2. Tap Disable all buttons except power button ; then tap OK . Note: The Power button cannot be locked. Pressing the button and turning ...
Page 45 - Profiles Setting; Saving Settings in a Profile; Current
Using Programs User’s Guide 5–8 ❏ To adjust the settings in a profile, tap Profiles Setting . ❏ To close the application, tap Exit . Saving Settings in a Profile The HP iPAQ comes with five profiles with different alert volume, screen brightness, and power saving settings. You can use them, rename t...
Page 46 - Adjusting the Alert Volume in a Profile; Speaker
User’s Guide 5–9 Using Programs Tap an icon on the right of the screen to open a new screen where you can change alerts volume, screen brightness, or how long the device will stay on before it turns off. Adjusting the Alert Volume in a Profile 1. From the HP Profiles dropdown list, select the profil...
Page 48 - Using HP Image Zone; Managing Image Files
User’s Guide 5–11 Using Programs Using HP Image Zone You can use HP Image Zone to see photos or video clips and organize them into slideshows or playlists. You can also add audio files to images by recording voices or sounds and associating them with an image. Use HP Image Zone to: ■ View pictures s...
Page 49 - Zoom in or out using the toolbar icons. If the picture is too; OK; HP Image Zone Icons; The following table describes the HP Image Zone icons.
Using Programs User’s Guide 5–12 3. Zoom in or out using the toolbar icons. If the picture is too large to fit on the screen, you can view sections of the picture by dragging the stylus on the screen or by using the program icons. 4. To view another picture, tap OK . HP Image Zone Icons The followin...
Page 50 - Adding Sound to a Picture; To add sound to a picture:; Cassette; Speak into the microphone or record sounds.
User’s Guide 5–13 Using Programs Adding Sound to a Picture You can add sound to a picture to listen to when you view the picture. You can see when a picture has an audio file associated with it by the speaker icon displayed in its thumbnail. To add sound to a picture: 1. Select the picture by tappin...
Page 51 - Creating a Slideshow; Safekeeping Files in iPAQ File Store
Using Programs User’s Guide 5–14 To change recording settings: 1. Tap Tools > Settings > Audio tab. 2. Tap a record setting. 3. Tap OK . Creating a Slideshow To create a slideshow, you must first group several images in a folder. 1. Tap the Folders icon. 2. Tap the New Folder icon to create a ...
Page 52 - Backing Up Programs and Files
User’s Guide 5–15 Using Programs To store a file in iPAQ File Store: 1. Browse for programs and files in your HP iPAQ by tapping Start > Programs > File Explorer > My Documents > My Device . 2. Copy the programs or file(s) you want to store: ❏ To select one file to copy, tap and hold to ...
Page 53 - Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync; On your computer, open ActiveSync by clicking; Programs Available on the HP iPAQ
Using Programs User’s Guide 5–16 Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync Close all programs on the device before performing a backup or restore. Ä CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the current information on your device with the information in your backup. To backup/restore: 1. Connect the HP iPA...
Page 57 - Entering Information; Using the Input Panel to Enter Data; Letter Recognizer; Notes; Microsoft Transcriber is a free program that you can; Adjusting Word Suggestion Options
User’s Guide 6–1 6 Entering Information Using the Input Panel to Enter Data Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging the screen, always use a stylus. Never use a pen or any type of metal pointer on the screen. Various data input programs are available on the device. These are: ■ On-screen keyboard ■ Letter Reco...
Page 58 - Start
User’s Guide 6–2 Entering Information ■ Whether words are suggested. ■ The number of letters you want to enter before a word is suggested. ■ The number of suggested words per entry. Note: Word suggestion is not available in Microsoft Transcriber. To change settings for word suggestions: 1. From the ...
Page 59 - Using the On-screen Keyboard; From any program, tap the up arrow next to the; Input Panel; button and tap; Keyboard; to display a keyboard on the screen.; Return; Using Letter Recognizer; To write with the stylus and Letter Recognizer:
Entering Information User’s Guide 6–3 Using the On-screen Keyboard Use the stylus to tap letters, numbers, and symbols on the on-screen keyboard. To type with the on-screen keyboard: 1. From any program, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button and tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the sc...
Page 60 - Using Block Recognizer
User’s Guide 6–4 Entering Information 1. From any program, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button. 2. Tap Letter Recognizer . 3. Write a letter or symbol between the dashed line and baseline. a. To display in uppercase, write a letter between the hatch marks labeled ABC . b. To display in l...
Page 61 - Using Microsoft Transcriber
Entering Information User’s Guide 6–5 1. From any program, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button. 2. Tap Block Recognizer . 3. Write a word, letter, or symbol between the hatch marks. a. To type text, write a letter between the hatch marks labeled “abc.” b. To type numbers or symbols, writ...
Page 62 - Writing and Drawing on the Screen
User’s Guide 6–6 Entering Information Writing and Drawing on the Screen Use the stylus to draw and write on the screen as if it were on paper. 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes > New or tap the Notes tab from within Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks. 2. Tap Pen to switch to writing mode. 3. Draw and w...
Page 63 - Word Recognition Tips; Tap; Tools; and increase the zoom level on the screen while
Entering Information User’s Guide 6–7 Word Recognition Tips Not all letters or words are recognized. When this occurs, they are ignored. To increase the likelihood that an input programs will recognize your writing, do the following: ■ Write neatly. ■ Tap Tools and increase the zoom level on the scr...
Page 64 - Expansion Cards; Using an Expansion Card
User’s Guide 7–1 7 Expansion Cards Using an Expansion Card You can expand the memory and connectivity of your HP iPAQ by using an expansion card to: ■ Add an SDIO camera or other SDIO accessories ■ Expand the memory on the device Note: Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not include...
Page 66 - Viewing the Contents of a Card; To view the contents of a card:; , select the card folder to see a list of files
User’s Guide 7–3 Expansion Cards Viewing the Contents of a Card To view the contents of a card: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > File Explorer > My Device . 2. Under My Device , select the card folder to see a list of files or subfolders.
Page 67 - Connecting to the Internet; Browsing the Internet; If the address bar is not visible, tap
User’s Guide 8–1 8 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet and send or receive email, you will need to set up a remote connection using a Wi-Fi card or Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) modem card (both sold separately). You need to have one of these cards inserted in the expansion sl...
Page 68 - Connecting to a Private Network
User’s Guide 8–2 Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a Private Network 1. Before you start, be sure to have your Internet Service Provider (ISP) phone number, username, and password. This information can be obtained from your network administrator. 2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections ta...
Page 69 - Troubleshooting; Common Problems
User’s Guide 9–1 9 Troubleshooting Use the following suggestions to troubleshoot problems with the HP iPAQ. It is recommended that you print this chapter for quick reference if you need to troubleshoot a problem. Common Problems Problem Solution I cannot see anything on the screen. ■ Be sure the HP ...
Page 72 - ActiveSync; To learn how to use Microsoft ActiveSync, see
User’s Guide 9–4 Troubleshooting ActiveSync To learn how to use Microsoft ActiveSync, see Chapter 2, “Synchronizing with Your Computer.” Problem Solution I cannot connect to my computer using the sync cable. ■ Be sure you have installed Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 or higher on your computer before co...
Page 74 - For more information on expansion cards, refer to
User’s Guide 9–6 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards For more information on expansion cards, refer to Chapter 7, “Expansion Cards.” Problem Solution I cannot get my HP iPAQ to recognize the expansion card. ■ Be sure you have inserted the appropriate card into the appropriate slot. ■ Be sure you have fi...
Page 75 - Regulatory Notices; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
User’s Guide A–1 A Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenc...
Page 76 - Modifications; For questions regarding your product, contact:
User’s Guide A–2 Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made ...
Page 77 - Canadian Notice
Regulatory Notices User’s Guide A–3 Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. J...
Page 78 - European Union Notice; EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference
User’s Guide A–4 Regulatory Notices European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. CE compliance of this computer is valid...
Page 79 - Battery Warning; Equipment Warning
Regulatory Notices User’s Guide A–5 Battery Warning Å WARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium-ion battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or dispose of in fire or water. Replacement should only be done by an HP authorized service provider u...
Page 80 - Airline Travel Notice
User’s Guide A–6 Regulatory Notices Airline Travel Notice Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline.
Page 81 - Specifications; System Specifications
User’s Guide B–1 B Specifications System Specifications System Feature Description Processor 203 MHz Samsung 2410 RAM (Random Access Memory) 32 MB SDRAM SD I/O slot SD memory and SDIO card support Display 3.5 in. transflective color TFT QVGA, 240 x 320 pixels, 64K colors; portrait & landscape su...
Page 82 - Physical Specifications
User’s Guide B–2 Specifications Physical Specifications Operating Environment Expansion capabilities 1 SDIO slot (4-bit) synchronization via 22-pin USB connector (serial cable sold separately) Data transfer port USB 1.0 USB/serial support USB – supportedSerial – supported (serial cable sold separate...