Page 3 - Contents
Contents How Do I Find My User’s Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1How Do I Synchronize Calendar, E-mail, Contact Data and More between My HP iPAQ and PC (installing Microsoft ActiveSync and establishing Partnerships)? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3How Do I Regain Functionality if My HP iPA...
Page 5 - How Do I Find My User’s Guide?; HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion; Skip Introduction
1 This document is intended to answer the most frequently asked questions regarding the HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion. For complete setup and installation instructions, refer to the Getting Started document in the box or the User’s Guide located on the Companion CD. For further suppor...
Page 6 - User’s Guide; Know Your Options
2 4. Click User’s Guide to open the printable document. Note: In addition to the Companion CD, you also have the HP Image Zone CD. The HP Image Zone application allows you to view and edit image files that are stored on your HP iPAQ. In addition to the User’s Guide, the Companion CD contains: ■ Bonu...
Page 8 - Start Here
4 ❏ If the CD doesn’t start automatically (auto run), click Start > Run. Type D:\ (where D is the location of your CD-ROM drive) in the Open: text box and click OK. Double-click setup.exe to run the Setup program. Note: The Experience HP iPAQ introduction demo automatically starts after inserting...
Page 9 - Set Up a Partnership; screen is displayed, select; Standard Partnership; and click; New Partnership; screen displays, select; Synchronize with this desktop computer,; then click
5 4. When the Set Up a Partnership screen is displayed, select Standard Partnership and click Next. 5. When the New Partnership screen displays, select Synchronize with this desktop computer, then click Next. .
Page 10 - Some of the synchronization settings can be customized. If; button is; Settings; button to modify an item.
6 6. When the Select Number of Partnerships screen displays, choose whether you want to synchronize with one computer or two (e.g., home and office). 7. When the Select Synchronization Settings screen displays, check the items you want to synchronize between your HP iPAQ and your personal computer. ...
Page 11 - Setup Complete; Do you want to learn more about:; Get Support; Troubleshooting your Synchronization Settings
7 8. When the Setup Complete screen displays, click Next. ActiveSync starts to synchronize. Do you want to learn more about: ■ setting up a guest partnership? ■ setting up a partnership with a server? ■ setting up a partnership with two computers? ■ setting up a partnership for two handheld devices?...
Page 14 - Use the stylus to lightly press the; Reset; iPAQ restarts and displays the; Launch; Page or traditional; Today
10 5. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. The HP iPAQ restarts and displays the Launch Page or traditional Today screen.
Page 16 - How Do I Maximize Battery Life?
12 How Do I Maximize Battery Life? There are a number of ways to make sure your battery lasts as long as possible between charges. You can use as many as necessary to maximize your battery life. ■ Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Main tab, then set the HP iPAQ to turn off afte...
Page 17 - To view pictures using your HP iPAQ, follow these steps:; Start; By default, all photos taken with the built-in HP
13 How Do I View Pictures That I Have Already Taken? To view pictures using your HP iPAQ, follow these steps: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone. 2. Tap a thumbnail (i.e., a small representation of a larger image) to select the picture. A preview of the picture and information a...
Page 19 - Access the Internet; Setting Information; Option A: Home Wireless Network
15 To turn off Wi-Fi, tap the Wi-Fi button again. When Wi-Fi is off, the Wireless LED is no longer blue and the Wi-Fi button turns gray. Battery-Saving Tip: When you are not using Wi-Fi, turn it off. When Wi-Fi is on, be sure one of the power-saving modes is selected. Refer to the section on “Changi...
Page 20 - icon
16 Option B: Public Hotspots If you want to connect to a wireless network at a public hotspot (such as a library or coffee house), check with the establishment to find out what setting information you need. Often there is a brochure near the entrance that explains this information, but it is also a ...
Page 22 - Manually Connecting to a Wireless Network
18 4. If you are prompted for a Network Key (WEP), enter the security settings for your network and tap Connect. Manually Connecting to a Wireless Network Networks you have already configured are known as preferred networks and are listed under Wireless Networks. If Wi-Fi is turned on, tap the Setti...
Page 24 - Network Key; tab, enter any data encryption settings.
20 Note: To use iPAQ Mobile Media, you must select “Work” to use the wireless network. For more information about the iPAQ Mobile Media features, refer to the Special Features Guide. 4. Tap the Network Key tab, enter any data encryption settings. 5. Tap the 802.1x tab, enter any applicable data for ...
Page 25 - Connecting to Hotspots; Media Copy; Special Features Guide
21 6. Tap OK. (Your new network is now available from the Configure Wireless Networks list.) 7. Tap OK to exit the Configure Wireless Networks screen. Connecting to Hotspots Connecting to a hotspot in your local coffee shop, at the airport, or other public places usually requires a contract with the...
Page 26 - modes in
22 Your HP iPAQ comes with integrated Wi-Fi wireless networking. However, to use the wireless features, you must also have a working Wi-Fi wireless network. The Media Control, Media Stream, and Media Copy modes in iPAQ Mobile Media appear gray, when: ■ You do not have a wireless network. ■ You have ...
Page 30 - Refresh Servers and Players; from the; to access the; Wrench
26 Note: All media servers and players are not simultaneously identified. It may take up to 30 seconds to identify available media servers and players on your wireless network. By selecting Refresh Servers and Players from the Wrench menu, you can manually scan your wireless home network for availab...
Page 33 - Copy; You cannot use iPAQ Mobile Media to play
29 6. Select Copy in the upper-right corner. Note: You cannot use iPAQ Mobile Media to play copy-protected media in any mode or use the Media Copy feature with copy-protected media. To successfully copy any copy-protected media to your HP iPAQ, you must use Windows Media Player on your personal comp...
Page 34 - iPAQ Mobile Media
30 The following table lists the various media formats that you can play with your HP iPAQ and the media players that can play them. 1 - If formatted for playback on Windows Mobile devices 2 - For rx3700 series only iPAQ Mobile Media Media Format Windows Media Player Media Control Media Stream Media...
Page 35 - The built-in HP Photosmart camera is available only in; HP is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of
31 How Do I Protect My HP iPAQScreen and Camera Lens from Damage or Cracking? Note: The built-in HP Photosmart camera is available only in select HP iPAQ models. To upgrade your model, please refer to the Accessories Brochure for information on the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera. Ä CAUTION: The screen ...
Page 36 - When using the desktop cradle or sync cable, do not
32 ■ Clean your HP iPAQ by wiping the screen, the camera lens, and the exterior with a soft, damp cloth lightly moistened only with water. Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the internal components, do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip inside your HP iPAQ...
Page 37 - Add or Remove; “How
33 2. Insert the CD that came with your Palm device into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Note: Microsoft Outlook must be set as your default e-mail program to properly synchronize with the Palm Desktop software. If you need to change your settings, open Microsoft Outlook, then click Tools > Options...
Page 38 - How Do I Print Wirelessly?; The HP Image Zone software installed on your handheld; page or traditional; If you want to print several photos, tap; File
34 How Do I Print Wirelessly? You can print only photos from your HP iPAQ using a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or infrared printer. Note: The HP Image Zone software installed on your handheld supports the printing of photos. If you want to print e-mail messages, Word documents, and more, install the full-versi...
Page 39 - Next; then tap
35 6. Tap the Next button. 7. Select Configure, then tap Add. 8. Select the desired type of printer and tap Next. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration process for your printer. (You will be prompted to enter specific details about your printer. For additional inform...
Page 43 - How Do I Manage Available Storage?; Option A: Using Main Memory; To check the amount of main memory on your HP iPAQ, click; Star
39 How Do I Manage Available Storage? Your HP iPAQ normally manages main memory (default location) as available space back and forth between storage memory (memory used to store data and document files) and program memory (memory used to run programs) as needed. Main memory is any type of memory, ex...
Page 44 - Option B: Using iPAQ File Store
40 Option B: Using iPAQ File Store Files that are stored in iPAQ File Store are not deleted if the battery dies or if you perform a full (hard) reset. Note: The size of iPAQ File Store depends on the model of your HP iPAQ. Refer to the information below to determine the size of iPAQ File Store for y...
Page 45 - Managing Storage Space; OK; Option B: Stopping Running Programs; Programs
41 Option C: Using Optional Storage Expansion Cards There are a variety of storage expansion cards available for purchase, such as Secure Digital (SD) cards or MultiMedia (MMC) cards. These cards can be installed in the Expansion Slot on the top of your HP iPAQ. For more information on purchasing ex...
Page 48 - “How Do I Regain Functionality if My; Main Battery
44 3. In the ActiveSync Tools > Backup/Restore... > Restore tab. 4. Locate the backup file and click OK . How Do I Determine if the Battery is Charging? If the battery is charging, the Power Indicator on the front of your HP iPAQ flashes amber. If the amber light is not on: ■ Try disconnecting...
Page 49 - How Do I Check the Battery Level?; To check the battery level, tap
45 How Do I Check the Battery Level? To check the battery level, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Main tab. You can view the amount of battery power remaining for both the main battery and the backup battery. If the battery charge level is low, connect to AC power using the de...
Page 50 - A message displays stating that a Synchronized Files folder; to save your changes, then click
46 How Do I Transfer Files from My Personal Computer to My HP iPAQ ? You may want to take files you create on your personal computer with you on your HP iPAQ. To do this: 1. On your personal computer, click Start > Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync. 2. In ActiveSync, click Tools > Options. 3....
Page 52 - How Do I Turn Bluetooth On and Off?
48 How Do I Turn Bluetooth On and Off? Tap the Wireless icon ( ) on the Launch Page or traditional Today Screen , and then tap the Bluetooth button. When Bluetooth is on, the Wireless LED on the top of your HP iPAQ turns blue. Within iPAQ Wireless, the Bluetooth button turns green when it is on. Not...
Page 54 - Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not
50 Ä CAUTION: SD cards must first be unlocked before removal. Do not try to pull SD cards out of the expansion slot. Be sure to unlock the SD cards before removal. Failure to do so may damage the expansion slot. Note: Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not included with your HP iPA...
Page 55 - Option B: Viewing the label
51 How Do I Find the Product ID, Model ID and Serial Number of My HP iPAQ? The Model ID and Serial Number for your HP iPAQ can be found on the label under the battery or in the Asset Viewer program. It is recommended that you have this information available before contacting HP Customer Support, par...
Page 57 - How Do I Stop DockWare?; Start Automatically; from the popup menu. This
53 Ä CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on your HP iPAQ are held in main memory, you need to reinstall them if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removed from the unit for extended periods of time. The backup battery in your HP iPAQ lasts approximately...
Page 59 - See support and troubleshooting information,; “How Do I Find the Product ID, Model ID; HP Instant Support
55 2. Select your country or region. 3. Select See support and troubleshooting information, then type your Model ID in the box. If you do not know your Model ID, refer to “How Do I Find the Product ID, Model ID and Serial Number of My HP iPAQ?” in this document for more information. 4. Click the >...
