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Table of contents Product Information Guide Welcome ............................................................................................................. 1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................... 1 Finding More Information .................................................................................... 2 Front Components ...............................................................................................
Excel Mobile .............................................................................................. 24 Accessing Calendar .......................................................................................... 25 Accessing Contacts ........................................................................................... 25 Writing a Note .................................................................................................... 26 Creating a Task .......................................
Product Information Guide Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC series. Use this guide to help you set up your HP iPAQ and to learn how it works. Your HP iPAQ includes the new Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 for Pocket PC software. The features include: ActiveSync 4.
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for information on... see this source... Safety precautions Important Safety Information on the Getting Started disc. Warranty information http://www.hp.com/go/handheldwarranty Accessory products http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories For customer support http://www.hp.com/support Worldwide telephone support phone numbers http://www.hp.
Front Components Component Function (1) Flip Cover Protect the screen.
Component Function (6) 5-Way Navigation button Scroll through a list and push to select (similar to using a joystick) (7) Contacts Display a list of your contacts from the category you select HP ProtectTools*: Launch security application (8) Calendar Schedule appointments, set reminders, or view your calendar Landscape/Portrait*: Switch between landscape and portrait display modes (9) Microphone Speak into the microphone to record notes (10) Biometric Fingerprint Reader Authenticate access t
*To access this function, press and hold for two seconds. NOTE: Not all models or features available in all regions. Top, Back, Side Panel Components 6 Component Function (1) Stylus Use to input information. Slide up to remove, slide down to replace (2) Type II Compact Flash (CF) slot Supports CF Type I or Type II expansion card (3) Secure digital expansion slot Supports Secure Digital (SD) and MMC memory cards and SDIO expansion card (4) 3.
Component Function (5) Removable flip cover hinge Connects the removable flip cover to the HP iPAQ (6) Record button Record voice or sound (7) Battery door release latch Pull down to release battery door (8) Battery cover Remove to install or remove the battery NOTE: Not all models or features available in all regions.
Bottom Panel Components Component Function (1) Reset button Push the stylus into this hole for a soft reset of your HP iPAQ (2) Universal sync connector Connects to HP desktop cradle, AC adapter, and USB synchronization cable HP Desktop Cradle The HP desktop cradle connects to the HP iPAQ for charging and/or synchronizing. It serves also as a recommended home for your HP iPAQ when it is not in use. (The HP desktop cradle is not included with all models.
Locating What is On The Getting Started Disc The Getting Started disc includes: Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 for Pocket PC software ● Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 ● Microsoft Outlook 2002 ● Additional Product Information ● Important Safety Information ● All software and documents are designed to be installed on your personal computer to enhance your ability to use your HP iPAQ to its full potential. The disc also contains HP iPAQ enhancements that you can install directly onto your device for use “on the go.
Entering Owner Information Be sure to enter your owner information so your HP iPAQ can be returned to you in case it is lost. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > 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. Just tap that section of the screen. Customizing the HP iPAQ To get detailed information: Tap Start > Settings > System > About.
To change the regional settings: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings. 2. Tap the Region tab. 3. Select your region. The region you select determines which options will be available on the other tabs. 4. To customize additional settings, tap the appropriate tabs and select the options you want. 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 time display options you want.
Resetting Your HP iPAQ You may need to reset your HP iPAQ if it does not respond to your pressing a button or tapping on the screen. The three types of resets are soft, hard, and clean. Performing a Soft Reset A soft reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data. Be sure to save any unsaved data within a running application before performing a soft reset. To perform a soft reset: 1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the bottom of your HP iPAQ. 2.
To perform a clean reset and return your HP iPAQ to factory settings: 1. Press and hold the Calendar, Power, and Messaging buttons. 2. While holding down these buttons, use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button on the bottom of the HP iPAQ until the device restarts. 3. When the HP iPAQ restarts, release all of the buttons, and then remove the stylus from the Reset button. The HP iPAQ restarts and powers on.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ or the cradle, check to be sure the device and cradle connectors are properly aligned before pushing the HP iPAQ into the HP Desktop Cradle. To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ or the autosync cable, be sure the HP iPAQ and cable connectors are properly aligned before pushing the cable into the universal sync connector. 4. 5. 6. Perform one of the following: Connect the USB cable to your computer. Synchronization ● begins automatically.
If you get this error, do one of the following: 1. Be sure that your HP iPAQ is seated properly in the desktop cradle. 2. Be sure the autosync cable is securely connected to your HP iPAQ and computer. Once the connection issue is resolved, ActiveSync begins synchronizing automatically. Synchronizing with Multiple Computers You can set up your HP iPAQ to synchronize with: A combination of one or more computers. ● An Exchange Server.
Changing What Is Synchronized NOTE: Outlook e-mail can be synchronized with only one computer. To change available synchronization settings, select the type of information and tap Settings. 1. 2. 3. In ActiveSync on your HP iPAQ, tap Menu > Options. Do one or both of the following: Select the check box for any items you want to synchronize. If ● you cannot select a check box, you might have to clear the check box for the same information type elsewhere in the list.
Today Screen The Today screen shows your appointments, active tasks, and information about e-mail messages. Along the top of the Today screen are the connectivity indicators, Volume icon, and the clock. You can tap a section of the Today screen to open the program that is associated with that section. You can always access the Today screen by tapping Start > Today. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Today. 2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background of the Today screen. 3.
Icon Name Description Main memory View the amount of main memory available on the HP iPAQ. Also you can view, activate, and stop all running programs from this screen. Storage memory View the amount of storage memory available. Also you can view, activate, and stop all running programs from this screen. Backlight View and change the backlight options on the HP iPAQ. To use TodayPanel Lite, from the Today screen, tap the icon of your choice, make the appropriate changes, and tap OK.
To remove the TodayPanel Lite application from the Today screen: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Today icon > Items tab. 2. Uncheck the TodayPanel check box and tap OK. 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 Active connection to a computer. Active connection to a wireless network.1 Inactive connection to computer or wireless network.
Icon Status E-mail messages received. Instant messages received. HP iPAQ is connected to the desktop cradle. This icon appears only when there is an active connection. iPAQ Wireless icon—Tap to display Wireless screen. Provides a control center to turn all wireless activities on and off, and to configure their settings.
Entering Text Depending on your preference, you can use the on-screen keyboard or a handwriting recognition feature such as Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber to enter text in programs. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input. 2. On the Input Method tab, select a text input method and change options as appropriate. 3. Tap OK. You can now go to a program (such as Notes) and start entering your text.
Microsoft Programs Windows Mobile 5.0 software includes the following programs: Windows Media Player 10 Mobile ● Internet Explorer Mobile ● PowerPoint Mobile ● Word Mobile ● Excel Mobile ● You can: Transfer songs, videos, and pictures from your PC to your HP iPAQ. ● Send and receive e-mail messages. ● Browse the Internet.1 ● Open and view slide show presentations. ● Create and edit documents and templates. ● Create and edit Excel workbooks and more.
With this new version, you can: Use Windows Media Player 10 Mobile to 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. Manually select digital media to sync to your HP iPAQ, or ● automatically sync to your HP iPAQ each time you connect, based on your preferences. For a complete list of features and more, visit http://www.
copy a presentation to your HP iPAQ via a storage card, ● obtain a presentation by synchronizing with your computer. ● NOTE: Slide shows created in *.ppt or *.pps format with PowerPoint ‘97 and later can be viewed on your device. PowerPoint features not supported on your HP iPAQ include: Notes: Notes written for slides will not be visible. ● Rearranging or editing slides: PowerPoint Mobile is a viewer only. ● To access PowerPoint Mobile, tap Start > Programs > PowerPoint Mobile.
Accessing Calendar Use Calendar to schedule: Appointments ● Meetings ● Other events ● You can display appointments on the Today screen. If you use Outlook on your 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. You can look at your appointments in various views (Day, Week, Month, and Agenda). To see detailed appointment information in any view, tap the appointment.
For more details, refer to Additional Product Information located on the Getting Started disc. Writing a Note 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. NOTE: Writing must be selected as the default input mode. 2. In the note list, tap New. 3. Write your text on the screen. 4. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list. To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as dots appear and before they form a complete circle, quickly drag across the writing.
Different Ways to Access E-mail Messages When using Messaging, you can send and receive e-mail messages several ways: Outlook E-Mail ● Tap Start > Messaging to use your Outlook e-mail address. Internet e-mail messages ● You can use the e-mail address you received from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or your employer Pocket MSN ● Tap Start > Programs > Pocket MSN to use your Hotmail address. NOTE: These messaging accounts are already created in your HP iPAQ.
NOTE: Tap on the Inbox drop-down arrow to access other Outlook folders such as Drafts, Outbox, and Sent Items. Replying to or Forwarding a Message To reply to or forward a message: 1. Tap on the message to open it, and then tap Reply, Reply All, or Forward. 2. Enter your response. To quickly add common messages, tap My Text and tap a desired message. 3. To check spelling, tap Menu > Spell Check. 4. Tap Send. NOTE: If you want to keep the original text with the outgoing message, tap Menu > Tools > Options..
HP ProtectTools Security features including the unique fingerprint reader on one model (hx2700 series) and HP ProtectTools on all models provide: User authentication ● Data encryption capabilities ● Fingerprint Reader protects the information on your HP iPAQ. With your HP iPAQ, this feature allows you to easily authenticate yourself by using your fingerprint or a combination of a PIN and/or fingerprint (available on HP iPAQ hx2700 series Pocket PC).
Changing your Password 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Password. You are prompted to enter your current password. 2. In the Password box, enter your new password. 3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that helps you remember your password, but does not allow others to guess your password. The hint is displayed after the incorrect password is entered four times. 4. Tap OK. For more details, refer to Additional Product Information located on the Getting Started disc.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off To turn on Bluetooth: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon located in the Navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. 2. On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Bluetooth icon. When Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth LED on the front of your HP iPAQ flashes blue.1 To turn off Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth icon again. When Bluetooth is turned off, the Bluetooth LED turns off and no incoming or outgoing Bluetooth connections are possible.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off To turn Wi-Fi on or off: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar located at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi button on the iPAQ Wireless screen.
Battery Saving Tips To conserve battery power, here are some helpful hints: Leave your device connected to AC power at all times when not using ● it. Dim the backlight. On the Today screen, in theTodayPanel Lite, use ● your stylus to adjust the Backlight Brightness Level slider, located under the Light bulb icon, halfway across to the middle position. Turn off the backlight.
Protecting the HP iPAQ Screen from Cracking or Damage CAUTION: The screen of your HP iPAQ is made of glass and can be damaged or broken by drops, impacts, or pressure. 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. Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen might discolor the finish and damage it.
Obtaining Services for a Cracked or Damaged Screen NOTE: HP is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came with the HP branded product. Refer to the warranty document included with your HP iPAQ for more information. If you have a nonwarranty event occur such as a damaged or cracked screen and want your device repaired, contact HP Customer Support at http://www.hp.com/support for service.
Index A Accessing e-mail Internet ISP 27 Outlook 27 Pocket MSN 27 Accessory products 2 ActiveSync 13 ActiveSync 4.
disc Getting Started 9 E Entering text in programs 21 Excel Mobile Starting 24 E-mail account types HTTP 27 IMAP4 27 G Getting Started disc accessing documents 9 HP iPAQ enhancements 9 installing software 9 H Hard reset 12 HP Desktop Cradle 8 HP Image Zone 29 28 HP ProtectTools data encryption 29 fingerprint reader 29 Lock Device options 29 Logoff options 29 turning off 29 turning on 29 user authentication 29 using a password 29 using a PIN 29 Yellow Lock icon 29 I IMAP4 e-mail server 27 Internet Explorer
R Regional Settings changing 10 customizing 10 style in numbers, currency, dates, and times 10 Resets clean 12 data loss 12 factory settings 12 hard 12 Persistent Store 12 soft 12 S Screen orientation landscape mode 20 potrait mode 20 Security 29 Serial number 11 Services for a cracked or damaged screen 35 HP customer support, contacting 35 non-warranty event 35 Soft reset 12 Status icons on Command bar 19 on Navigation bar 19 Synchronizing ActiveSync 4.
LED 32 turning on/off 32 using hotspots 31 using VPNs 31 WLAN-enabled devices 31 Word Mobile 24 39
