User’s Guide HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion Document Part Number: 364351-002 August 2004
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Contents 1 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Entering Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Resetting the Unit. . . . . . . . . .
Contents Minimizing Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backing Up Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using iPAQ File Store Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10 2–10 2–12 2–12 2–14 3 Synchronizing with Your Computer Using Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing ActiveSync . . . . . . . .
Contents Reviewing and Displaying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP Image Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DockWare Screen Saver Application . . . . . . . . . . . Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Audio Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching a Sound File to a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Digital Media--not Copy-Protected . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copy-Protected Music (.wma format) . . . . . . . . . . . Using NevoMedia Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Understanding the NevoMedia Server Options. . . . The File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The View Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Media Collection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Tools Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Starting iPAQ Mobile Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating iPAQ Mobile Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the Media Play Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating Pop-up Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the List View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the Controls View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the Media Control Music Folders . . . . . Controlling Music Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading Media (Media Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Media Copy Customize Menu . . .
Contents Express Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding and Deleting Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Favorites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding a Favorite Using the Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manually Adding a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding and Deleting Pages .
Contents Automatically Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . 8–3 Manually Entering New Network Settings . . . . . . . . 8–4 Searching for Networks to Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7 Managing Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7 Viewing or Editing a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . 8–8 Deleting a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–8 Monitoring Signal Strength and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–8 Advanced Network Settings. . . . . . . . . .
Contents Establishing a Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joining a Personal Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Establishing a Cell Phone Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . Working with Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a File Transfer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . Sending Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Folder on a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . Receiving a File from a Remote Device . . . . . . . .
Contents Viewing the Content of Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–4 12 Troubleshooting Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1 ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–5 Expansion Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–7 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–8 Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Congratulations on purchasing an HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion. Use this guide to find out about setting up your HP iPAQ and to learn about how it works. The software programs described below are preinstalled on the HP iPAQ. These preinstalled programs are not deleted if your HP iPAQ loses power. You can find detailed information for using these programs in the Help files on your HP iPAQ.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Bonus Software On-Device Information DockWare Tap Start > Help > DockWare. Turn your HP iPAQ into a desk clock, monthly calendar, and personal digital picture frame. iPAQ Backup Tap Start > Programs> iPAQ Backup >Options > About. Back up your data to protect it from loss due to a drained battery, accidental deletion, or hardware failure. Experience HP iPAQ Tap Programs > Experience HP iPAQ. Learn about all the things you can do with your HP iPAQ.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ (Continued) Bonus Software On-Device Information Function Asset Viewer Tap Start > Settings > System tab > hp Asset Viewer. List detailed information about your system and its configuration. Bluetooth Manager Tap Start > Help > Bluetooth. Enables short-range wireless communication for exchanging information up to a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters). HP Mobile Print Center Tap Start > Help > HP Image Zone. Enable photo printing in HP Image Zone.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ (Continued) Microsoft Pocket PC Software Functions File Explorer Manage your data (Program files, document folders, music, video and photo files). Find Search for information on your HP iPAQ. Tap Start > Help > Find. Enter your search text or, tap the drop-down arrow to access data. Games (Solitaire, Jawbreaker) Play these pre-installed electronic games on your HP iPAQ.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Using the Stylus Your HP iPAQ comes with a stylus that you should use to tap or write on your screen. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to your HP iPAQ screen, never use any device other than the stylus that comes with it or an approved replacement to tap or write on the screen. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras at www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories. You can perform three basic actions using the stylus: Tap—Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock icon. 1. Tap either Home or Visiting. 2. Tap the time-zone down arrow, and select the appropriate time zone. 3. Tap AM or PM. 4. Tap OK. 5. Tap Yes to save the time. Setting the Date 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock icon. 2. Tap the down arrow next to the date. 3. Tap the left or right arrow to select a month and year. 4. Tap a day. 5.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ 2. Tap in the Name field. A keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the characters to enter your name. Note: If you prefer, you can use Letter Recognizer, Microsoft Transcriber, or Block Recognizer to input information. Refer to Chapter 4, “Learning Input Methods” for more information. 3. Tap the Tab key on the keyboard to move the cursor to the next field. 4. Continue entering whatever information you want to include. 5.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ 3. Tap Close All Tasks. 4. Locate the recessed Reset button on the bottom of your HP iPAQ. 5. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. The HP iPAQ restarts and displays the Launch Page or traditional Today screen.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Performing a Full Reset Perform a hard reset when: ■ You want to clear all programs and data from main memory (where data and programs you have loaded are stored). ■ You want to restore default settings. ■ A problem with your HP iPAQ is not fixed after a soft reset. Performing a hard reset on your HP iPAQ does not erase programs that came with your HP iPAQ. The information that you have entered into your HP iPAQ will be erased.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ To perform a hard reset: 1. Press and hold the iPAQ Mobile Media ( ( ) and iTask ) buttons on your HP iPAQ. 2. While holding the iPAQ Mobile Media and iTask buttons, use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button on the bottom of your HP iPAQ for about three seconds or until the screen begins to fade. 3. When the iPAQ screen begins to fade, release the iPAQ Mobile Media and iTasks buttons then remove the stylus from the Reset button. The HP iPAQ resets and powers on.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Aligning the Screen When the HP iPAQ is turned on for the first time, you are guided through a screen alignment process. You must realign your screen if: ■ The HP iPAQ does not respond accurately to your taps. ■ You perform a full reset of your HP iPAQ. To realign the HP iPAQ screen: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Screen icon. 2. Tap the Align Screen button. 3. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise when tapping the cross-hair object. 4.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Ä ■ Never use any device other than the stylus that comes with the HP iPAQ or an approved replacement to tap or write on the screen. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras at www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories. ■ Clean your HP iPAQ by wiping the screen, the camera lens, and the exterior with a soft, damp cloth lightly moistened only with water.
2 Learning the Basics Using the Launch Page or Traditional Today Screen When you first turn on your HP iPAQ, the Launch page displays. You can also display it by tapping Start > Today.
Learning the Basics You can switch from the Launch page to view the traditional Today screen. To begin, on your HP iPAQ: Tap to view Programs menu Tap to view Connections Tap to change volume or mute all sounds Tap to change date and time Tap to read e-mail Tap to set appointment or view existing appointment Tap to create a new item Tap to view and set Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings 1. Tap Start > Settings>Today. 2.
Learning the Basics Launch Page Traditional Today Screen 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. Navigation Bar and Command Bar The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the current time, the status of sounds and connections, and allows you to open new programs. Use the Start menu to select a program.
Learning the Basics Tap to select a program Tap to select a program you used recently Tap to see additional programs Tap to customize the settings Tap to view online Help Tap to view and set Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings Within each program, use the Command bar located at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks. Tap New to create a new item in the current program.
Learning the Basics Active connection to computer or wireless network. Inactive connection to computer or wireless network. Microsoft ActiveSync is synchronizing. Speaker is on. Speaker is off. HP iPAQ and the desktop cradle are connected. This icon appears only when there is an active connection. Wireless icon. When Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is on, the Wireless LED turns blue. Wireless icon. When Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is off, the Wireless LED is off.
Learning the Basics Tap and hold to display the pop-up menu. Tap the action you want. Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action. Creating information From the Launch page or Today screen, you can create new information, including: ■ Appointments ■ Contacts ■ Messages ■ Excel Workbook ■ Notes ■ Tasks ■ Word documents 1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Today > New. 2. Tap an option to create a new item. 3. Tap OK after you finish creating a new item.
Learning the Basics Customizing the Today Screen You can: ■ Add a picture as the background. ■ Select the information that appears on the traditional Today screen. ■ Set the order of the information. ■ Set when to see the traditional Today screen. 1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Settings > Today. 2. Select Use this picture as the background checkbox. 3. Tap the Browse button to select a picture from File Explorer. 4. Tap the Items tab to select or reorder the information on the Today screen.
Learning the Basics Icon Default Button Functions Today Displays the Launch page or Today screen. Contacts Displays your contacts. Calendar Launches the Calendar and displays your appointments. Screen Off Turns the screeen off. Mute/Unmuted Sound Turns sound on and off. Backlight Off Turns the backlight off. iTask Menu Launches the iTask menu. Portrait/Landscape Switches between landscape and portrait screen orientation. IPAQ Wireless Launches Wireless Manager application.
Learning the Basics 2. Tap the desired application title or logo. Pocket Internet Explorer To start the Pocket Internet Explorer: 1. Tap Start > Internet Explorer. The Internet Explorer application is displayed. 2. Make your selection from the Home page. Icons Button Function Back Takes you back to previous page. Refresh Refreshes the current page. Home Takes you back to the Internet Explorer Home Page. Star Takes you to your Favorites list.
Learning the Basics 1. Tap Start > Settings. 2. Tap the System tab at the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. Tap the Screen icon. The Screen Orientation options are displayed. 4. Make your selection and press the OK button. Your display screen is now in the new orientation. Note: Some applications only work in Portrait mode and may switch the orientation automatically when you start the application. Minimizing Applications To minimize an open application, tap the x at the top right of the screen.
Learning the Basics Closing with iTask 1. Press the iTask button 2. Tap and hold the program to be closed. 3. From the pop-up menu, tap Close This Task.
Learning the Basics Closing Manually 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Memory > Running Programs tab. 2. Tap Stop All or select a particular application, then tap Stop. Note: To bring a currently running program to the foreground, tap Activate. Installing Applications Install applications on your HP iPAQ from your: ■ Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync. ■ HP iPAQ if the application file has a .cab extension. ■ HP iPAQ or your computer by copying an application file that has an .
Learning the Basics To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back up information on a regular schedule. Backup/Restore using iPAQ Backup iPAQ Backup saves your data in a backup file. You may designate a file name and a location for the file to be saved. iPAQ Backup backs up to a memory card, main memory, or the iPAQ File Store folder. Close all programs on your HP iPAQ before backing up or restoring your information.
Learning the Basics 4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, and select your options. 5. Click Backup Now or Restore Now. Using iPAQ File Store Folder You can install programs and save files to the iPAQ File Store folder, which is accessed from File Explorer on your HP iPAQ . (This feature is not available on all models and/or in all regions.) Programs and files stored in iPAQ File Store are held in secure memory and are saved if you perform a full reset of your HP iPAQ or if the battery discharges completely.
Learning the Basics 2. Select iPAQ File Store from the drop-down list. Note: Before saving files to the iPAQ File Store folder, it is a good idea to determine how much memory is available in the folder. To view the amount of memory, from the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Memory > Storage Card tab, then select iPAQ File Store from the drop-down menu.
3 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 ActiveSync and the sync cable, you connect your HP iPAQ and a computer to: ■ Copy files (data, audio or video) between your HP iPAQ and up to two host computers so you always have the latest information in all locations.
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 your HP iPAQ and your personal computer using the supplied cables in the following manner: To create an ActiveSync partnership between your HP iPAQ and your personal computer: 3.
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, Favorites, Files, Notes, or AvantGo) to synchronize. Note: To synchronize files, select files in your computer; then drag and drop the files into the synchronization folder on your device.
Synchronizing with Your Computer 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 Connection Settings... . Select the type of connection to use between the HP iPAQ and the computer. Using the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection Your HP iPAQ has an infrared port.
Synchronizing with Your Computer Establishing an ActiveSync Partnership with a Bluetooth Computer Your HP iPAQ is Bluetooth-enabled, so you can establish a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection. By establishing a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection, you can synchronize your computer and HP iPAQ instead of using the sync cable. To set up a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection to your computer: 1. If needed, remove your HP iPAQ from the desktop cradle. 2. Tap Start > Program > ActiveSync. 3.
Synchronizing with Your Computer 5. Once you find a file(s), leave the window open. Note: You cannot copy preinstalled files or system files. 6. On your computer, open ActiveSync by clicking Start > Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync. 7. In ActiveSync, click Explore. This opens the file hierarchy in your HP iPAQ (under the folder Mobile Device). 8. Go to My Pocket PC > My Documents and leave the window open. 9. Drag and drop the file(s) between your computer and your HP iPAQ.
Synchronizing with Your Computer Synchronizing Links You can synchronize links to web sites from the Favorites list on your computer to view them offline with Pocket Internet Explorer. 1. On your computer, open Internet Explorer. 2. Click Favorites to see the list of links to your favorite web sites. 3. To save a website link to Mobile Favorites, open the web site and click Create Mobile Favorite.
Synchronizing with Your Computer Sending a Meeting Request You can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request via ActiveSync. You create the meeting information in Messaging and the next time you synchronize with your computer, the meeting request will be sent. Note: The person(s) you invite must use Outlook or Pocket Outlook on their computer(s). For more information, view Calendar Help by going to Start > Help > View > All Installed Help > Calendar.
4 Learning Input Methods Using Input Software Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ screen, always use a stylus. Never use a pen or any type of metal pointer on the screen. To input information to your HP iPAQ, you can tap the on-screen keyboard or write with the Letter Recognizer, Microsoft Transcriber, or Block Recognizer in any application. You can use the stylus to draw and write on the screen in the Notes application and from any Notes tab in the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks applications.
Learning Input Methods 2. Tap the Word Completion tab. Need new screen 3. Tap the down arrow associated with letters and select the number of letters you want to type before a word is suggested. t Need new screen 4. Tap the down arrow associated with words and select the number of words you want suggested.
Learning Input Methods 5. Tap OK. Note: If you do not want any words suggested, remove the checkmark by tapping the checkbox next to Suggest Words When Entering Text.
Learning Input Methods Using the On-Screen Keyboard Use the stylus to tap letters, numbers, and symbols on the on-screen keyboard to enter typed text directly onto the screen. 1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon. 2. Tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen. Note: To see symbols, tap the 123 or Shift key. 3. Tap a letter, symbol, or number to enter information. 4. Tap OK.
Learning Input Methods 1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon. 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 lowercase, write a letter between the hatch marks labeled abc. c. Write a number or draw a symbol between the hatch marks labeled 123. What you write will be converted to text.
Learning Input Methods 1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon. 2. Tap Transcriber to display the Transcriber Intro screen. 3. Tap OK. 4. Tap New at the bottom of the screen. 5. Begin writing on the screen. What you write will be converted to text. Note: To “teach” Transcriber your style of writing, tap on the “a” icon at the bottom of the screen to display the Letter Shapes screen and follow the instructions.
Learning Input Methods 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, write a number or symbol between the hatch marks labeled “123.” What you write will be converted to text. Drawing and Writing on the Screen Use the stylus as a pen to draw and write on the screen in the Notes program or from the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks. 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes > New. 2.
Learning Input Methods Converting Writing to Text You can convert your writing to text when you write with the stylus in the Notes program or from the Notes tab in: ■ Calendar ■ Contacts ■ Tasks To convert writing to text: 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes or tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks. 2. Tap a note to open it. 3. Tap Tools. 4. Tap Recognize. Note: To convert a particular word or phrase, highlight it before you tap Recognize.
5 Using Digital Imaging Features Your HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion may include a built-in camera that allows you to turn your HP iPAQ into a mobile digital imaging center. You can share images through e-mail or the Web, print from your HP iPAQ wirelessly, or transfer files to the HP iPAQ for storage. Note: The built-in HP Photosmart camera is available only in select HP iPAQ models.
Using Digital Imaging Features Software Function (Continued) HP Image Zone for PC Manage your still photos and video clips that are from your HP iPAQ. Edit photos, use photos in printing projects and on multimedia CDs, and send photos to friends and family. HP Image Transfer Transfer photos to your personal computer automatically when you synchronize using ActiveSync. Getting to Know Your Camera Components The Image Capture button 1 is located on the left side.
Using Digital Imaging Features Capturing 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. Use your HP Photosmart camera to take photos and videos of all of your memories. In this section, we discuss taking photos and videos, understanding and using instant review, and how to change the HP Photosmart camera settings.
Using Digital Imaging Features Icon Definition (Continued) Tap the icon or press down on the Navigation Touch pad to zoom out. Tap the icon or press up on the Navigation Touch pad to zoom in. / Tap to switch between video and camera modes. Tap to take a photo or start/stop recording a video. Resolution currently selected. Compression type currently selected. Number of pictures remaining based on memory space available at the specified file location. Indicates the timer is on.
Using Digital Imaging Features 5. Press the Image Capture button on the side of the HP iPAQ or tap on the screen to take a photo. Note: Once you have taken a photo, it takes a few seconds to process and store the image. During the processing, a wait cursor is displayed on the screen. To exit the HP Photosmart camera application, tap the Close button on the screen. Note: You also can photograph yourself. Use the small mirror located on the back of the HP iPAQ to center your self-portrait.
Using Digital Imaging Features 3. Tap the Play icon to view the video. 4. Tap OK to close the Video Review screen in HP Image Zone. Understanding Instant Review Instant Review allows you to see a preview of the photo you just captured. This setting provides an opportunity to delete, save, or send the photo. When you take a photo, your HP iPAQ makes an audible shutter sound (if you have not muted the sounds).
Using Digital Imaging Features ■ Color ■ Compression ■ Resolution ■ Auto Exposure (AE) Metering ■ Camera Sounds ■ Instant Review ■ Self-timer ■ File ■ Video Recording To make changes to the camera settings: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Tap > Settings or Setup tab. 3. Tap the category you want to change, and then tap the Change button. 4. Select the desired setting and tap OK. 5.
Using Digital Imaging Features Adjusting the White Balance You can adjust the color balance (between red, green, and blue) in a photo, depending on the lighting conditions. You have the option to select Auto where the camera automatically adjusts the color for the best possible photo or you can select a specific type. To change the white balance: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Tap > Settings tab > White Balance > Change button. 3.
Using Digital Imaging Features The color image types available are: ■ Full Color (default)--Standard color output ■ Black and White--Grayscale photos ■ Sepia--Brown and White for old-fashioned photos ■ Negative--Produces a color negative of the photo ■ Cool--Blue and white photos Using Compression The compression setting determines how small or large the photo files become once the file is saved. You can choose one of three compression types to compress the photo file size.
Using Digital Imaging Features Choosing the Resolution You can choose from four resolutions (or sizes) for photos captured (width by height in pixels) on your HP iPAQ. By using one of the four resolutions, you can choose the photo quality for your snapshots. Higher-quality (high resolution) photos look and print better, especially at greater magnification. However, higher-quality photos are larger in file size and require more storage space.
Using Digital Imaging Features l Setting Description Average The camera uses the entire photo area to calculate the exposure. Use this setting when you want everything in the photo to be used equally to calculate the exposure, for example, when you are taking pictures of a mountain scene. Center-weighted (default setting) The camera uses a large area in the center of the photo area to calculate the exposure.
Using Digital Imaging Features 3. Tap Off to turn off the sounds or tap On to turn on the sounds. 4. Tap OK to exit the Capture menu. Modifying Instant Review Settings To configure or change Instant Review setting options: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Tap > Setup tab > Instant Review > Change button. 3. Select the period of time you want the Instant review photo to remain on the screen: 4.
Using Digital Imaging Features 3. Select a delay of either 2, 10 seconds, or none at all. When choosing a delay, the photo is taken either 2 or 10 seconds after the Shutter button is pressed. 4. Tap OK to exit the Self-Timer menu. Note: If the timer is turned on, the camera displays the icon on the screen. Configuring File Settings The File Settings menu allows you to specify how photos and videos are named and stored on your HP iPAQ.
Using Digital Imaging Features Note: Only empty folders can be deleted; therefore, you must remove all files and sub-folders before deleting a folder. Changing Video Settings You can record video with audio using your HP iPAQ’s built-in camera. You can record in either MotionJPEG format or H.263 format (available only on the rx3700 series). With MJPEG, a higher resolution of video can be captured, but it requires much more memory space per minute of video. With the H.
Using Digital Imaging Features ◆ 128x96 5. Tap the Record audio checkbox to enable sound in the video. 6. Tap OK to exit the Video menu. Reviewing and Displaying Use HP Image Zone to view and edit photos and video stored on your HP iPAQ or SD card. HP Image Zone Note: By default, HP Image Zone displays photos that are saved in the My Documents/My Pictures folder on your HP iPAQ.
Using Digital Imaging Features When you launch the HP Image Zone, the following icons are displayed on the bottom of the screen. Icon Definition Tap to switch between video and camera mode. Tap to view the photo in full screen. Tap to start slideshow mode. Tap to change folders. Tap to delete photo or video. Tap to record and attach an audio clip to the photo. Tap to send the photo or video using your favorite method. Tap to print using your favorite method.
Using Digital Imaging Features Viewing Thumbnail Photos To view a photo: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. Note: By default, the viewer opens in Browse mode. Browse mode displays a thumbnail view of the photos in the current folder. 2. Tap a thumbnail (i.e., a small representation of a larger image) to select the photo. A preview of the photo and information about it is displayed. To view photos in a different folder: 1.
Using Digital Imaging Features 3. Tap OK. HP Image Zone now displays the photos from the new file folder you selected. Note: To view photos in HP Image Zone, be sure your scroll bar has been moved all the way to the left. Otherwise, you might not be able to see other photos in the thumbnail view. Viewing a Photo Full-Screen To view a photo full-screen and zoom in or out: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2.
Using Digital Imaging Features You can control display options, such as: ■ Sequence--the order in which photos are displayed ■ Delay--the amount of time each photo displays before the slideshow moves to the next photo ■ Rotation--the slideshow can automatically rotate the photos so they display on the full screen ■ Transition Effect--the method used by photos to exit and enter the slideshow To change slideshow settings: 1.
Using Digital Imaging Features Starting DockWare When your HP iPAQ is not in use (after five minutes) and is still turned on or placed in its cradle, DockWare automatically starts. You also can start DockWare by tapping on Start > Programs > DockWare icon. To change the DockWare settings, use your stylus to tap and hold anywhere on the screen.
Using Digital Imaging Features ■ Adjust the quality of a photo ■ Apply creative filters and effects to a photo Editing Photos To edit photos: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2. Select the photo you want to edit by tapping on its thumbnail. 3. Tap Tools located on the Command bar at the bottom of the screen. 4. Tap Edit and this action launches the HP Image Zone Editor where you can perform a variety of editing functions.
Using Digital Imaging Features Attaching a Sound File to a Photo To add sound to a photo: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2. Select the photo to which you want to attach a sound file by tapping on its thumbnail. 3. Tap the Cassette icon on the Command bar located at the bottom of the screen. 4. Tap the Record button on the Sound toolbar. Icon Name Function Record Starts recording sound. Stop Stops the current recording.
Using Digital Imaging Features 4. Select your audio options. ❏ ❏ Codec settings: PCM or GSM 6.10. ◆ GSM 6.10 provides good voice recording and takes up far less space than Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). ◆ PCM provides better sound quality but may take up to 86 times more storage space than GSM 6.10 recordings. Format: Select sound quality. Higher sound quality recordings take up more storage space. 5. Tap OK to exit this menu.
Using Digital Imaging Features ❏ Microsoft 2000 Professional ❏ Microsoft Millennium Edition ❏ Microsoft XP with SP1 or later ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.
Using Digital Imaging Features HP Image Transfer Using the HP Image Transfer software and Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1, you can automatically transfer photos and videos from your HP iPAQ to your personal computer for printing and sharing with family and friends. With HP Image Transfer, you can: ■ transfer photos and videos from your HP iPAQ to your PC ■ transfer from a SD or MMC card to your PC ■ modify the image transfer settings Note: To transfer images, you must first install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.
Using Digital Imaging Features Once HP Image Transfer has been installed and is recognized by ActiveSync, the ActiveSync window displays the Image checkbox. To enable and modify HP Image Transfer settings: 1. Open ActiveSync on your personal computer, if it is not already open. 2. Double-click Image under the Details window or select Options from the ActiveSync menu. 3. Select Image on the Sync options tab, and then select the Settings button.
Using Digital Imaging Features Note: Once image transfer has been enabled, the schedule and rules you have configured for ActiveSync synchronization is also applied to your image transfers. Depending on your configuration, images may be transferred continuously while the device is connected, only upon connection, or manually.
Using Digital Imaging Features designated as the Save to: folder. You also can designate the images to be transferred to a subfolder with the month taken or the current date as the folder name.
Using Digital Imaging Features 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2. Tap the photo you want to print. Note: If you want to print several photos, tap Tools > Select > Range. Tap the first and last photo in the desired range. Once the photos are selected for printing, a green flag is displayed on each photo. 3. Tap File > Print. 4. Choose HP Mobile Printing. 5. Tap the Next button. 6. Select Configure, and then tap Add.
Using Digital Imaging Features 7. Select the desired type of printer and tap Next. 8. 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 information on configuring your printer, refer to the on-screen Help for HP Image Zone.) Note: You should only need to perform the above steps once for each printer you want to use.
Using Digital Imaging Features Selecting a Printer The Printer Selection screen allows you to select a printer, choose to configure printers, or choose to change print options. If there is no printer in this list or the printer that you want to print to is not listed, tap the Configure… button to add a printer. If a printer is grayed out, it is because HP Mobile Print does not currently support the document type you have chosen.
Using Digital Imaging Features Printing to an IR Printer Make sure the IR port of your device is directly aligned with the IR port of the printer. Printing to a Bluetooth Printer Make sure the selected Bluetooth printer is in range of your device and the Bluetooth radio of your device is on. Printing to a network printer via 802.11 Make sure you have an active network connection and that the selected printer is connected to the same network. Print Options To change print options: 1.
Using Digital Imaging Features Print Options allow you to change the following: Copies Number of copies to be printed. Quality Print quality to use. Note: Some printers that can sense the type of media that is loaded will over-ride this setting. Paper size Paper size. Note: If you load a paper size other than the size you specify, you will not receive an error. The document will be printed and formatted for the paper size you specified.
Using Digital Imaging Features To access the Configuration screen: 1. Enter the Print Manager or tap the Configure… button on the Printer Selection screen.
Using Digital Imaging Features Adding a Printer To add a printer, tap the Add… button on the Configuration screen. How To Connect To The Printer Before selecting the printer, HP Mobile Print needs to know how it will be connecting to that printer. HP Mobile Print currently supports Infrared (IR), Bluetooth, Network-based, and Service-based connections. While the printer may have multiple ways to connect, only one connection method can be set up at a time.
Using Digital Imaging Features ■ Bluetooth Connections - Faster than IR, but setting up a Bluetooth connection can differ from device to device. For more information, refer to “Adding a Bluetooth Printer” ■ IR Connections - IR connections are the slowest, but easiest to use. For more information, refer to “Adding an IR Printer” ■ Network Connections - Network connections are somewhat more complicated to set up than IR and Bluetooth connections, but have the advantage of being the fastest.
Using Digital Imaging Features To search for Bluetooth Printer(s): 1. Once the Next button has been tapped, the Specify Bluetooth Printer screen gives the user the option to choose Search for a Bluetooth printer near me or to Add a Bluetooth printer. The option, Search for a Bluetooth printer near me, discovers Bluetooth printers near you and automatically sets up the connection. The option to Add a Bluetooth printer requires you to set up your Bluetooth connection using the Bluetooth Manager.
Using Digital Imaging Features 2. Discovering Bluetooth Printer(s) Once the Next button has been tapped, a "Searching for devices…" message indicates the HP Mobile Print is searching for and will list the Bluetooth printers discovered. Tapping the Stop button will cancel discovery and allow you to choose any printer already discovered. After discovery is complete, select a printer to add, and then tap Next.
Using Digital Imaging Features 3. Specify the Bluetooth Printer by filling in the blank information fields. Mfg: Select the manufacturer of the printer you would like to print to, from the drop-down list. Model: Choose the printer model family that best represents the printer from the Model drop-down list. The printer's name and model are usually displayed somewhere on the printer. (If the printer's family isn't in the list, choose the closest possible match and try to print.
Using Digital Imaging Features Print Test Page: This button allows you to make sure you can print to the selected printer, using the settings you have chosen, by printing a test page. 4. Tap the Finish button to add the printer. Adding an IR Printer To add an IR Printer: 1. Choose an IR printer and tap the Next button. This brings up the IR Printer Identification screen that asks the user to align IR port of the printer with the IR port of the HP iPAQ. 2. Align the IR ports and tap the OK button.
Using Digital Imaging Features on the list, choose the closest possible match and try to print. If that fails, then try a different printer family until one is found that allows a good quality print to come out.) Address: This field will auto-populate with "IR." My Printer Name: Enter a unique name to identify the printer. It is helpful to choose a name that describes the printer type and connection method used. An example of a unique name is "Joe's DJ 995c over IR.
Using Digital Imaging Features 2. Specify the Network Printer by filling in the blank information fields. Mfg: Select Hewlett-Packard from the drop-down menu. HP Mobile Print supports currently only Hewlett-Packard printers. Model: Choose the printer model family that best represents the target printer from the Model drop-down menu. The printer's name and model are usually displayed somewhere on the printer and should be easy to establish.
Using Digital Imaging Features Enable Raw File Types: This is an advanced option and can be ignored by most users. This option enables certain file types to be sent directly to the printer in their native format. Raw PCL, JPG, and PS files are examples of file types that might be candidates for sending directly to the printer. Set As Default: This checkbox indicates you are choosing this printer to be your default printer.
Using Digital Imaging Features Removing Printers from the Printer Selection List To remove a printer from the Printer Selection List, highlight the printer you want to remove on the Configuration screen, and then tap the Remove button. Because the printer will be removed permanently, a message box will ask you to confirm the deletion. Tap Yes and the printer will be permanently removed/deleted from your HP iPAQ.
Using Digital Imaging Features Modifying Printers from the Printer Selection List On the Configuration screen, select the printer you want to modify and tap the Modify… button. The following window can vary, depending on the printer type selected. Make any modifications necessary and tap Update to save the changes or tap Cancel to discard the changes.
Using Digital Imaging Features Changing System Settings Establish and modify System settings on the Configuration screen, as shown here. Tap the System tab at the bottom of the Configuration screen. The System Configuration screen is displayed with its current settings. If necessary, change the Bluetooth COM Port to the COM port that your HP iPAQ uses.
Using Digital Imaging Features 1. From the Start menu, tap iPAQ Wireless or tap the iPAQ Wireless icon located in the Command bar at the bottom of the screen. 2. From the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Bluetooth Settings button > Services tab. 3. Tap Serial Port > Advanced ... button. 4. Make any changes if necessary. 5. Tap the OK button located at the top right corner of your HP iPAQ to save the settings and close the screen.
Using Digital Imaging Features the target printer for each print job is shown next to a "+" or "-". Users can expand a print job to view its details by tapping the "+" sign. Note: Jobs are identified by printer name; therefore, a printer can be listed more than once.
Using Digital Imaging Features The Details Button This Details button tells which item is being printed, what the current print status of is, where it is being printed to, and via what connection. To bring up a detailed view of the item to be printed, select a document, and then tap on the Details… button. The Cancel Button Tapping on a document in the Current Print Jobs screen and then tapping the Cancel button cancels the selected document to be printed.
Using Digital Imaging Features not be stopped, but will finish printing unless it is directly canceled by selecting the document and tapping Cancel. The document following it in the print list will not print until Continue is tapped. If an error occurs in one of the currently printing documents, all print jobs are automatically paused and a message is displayed asking what the user would like to do. If the user chooses to fix the problem before proceeding, printing will remain paused.
Using Digital Imaging Features The Past Print Jobs Screen The Past Print Jobs screen displays a list of past print jobs. Next to each print job's "+" or "-" is the name of the printer where the document was printed. When an item is expanded in the list view, it displays the documents printed to that target.
Using Digital Imaging Features The Details Button Select a document from an expanded print job and then tap the Details button to bring up a detailed view of the item printed. This view displays which document was printed, what its final status was, where it was printed to, and what connection was used in which to print. The Clear List Button Tap the Clear List button in the Past Print Jobs screen to clear the print history.
Using Digital Imaging Features The Content Transformation Preferences screen is split into two lists. The top list represents all the file types that can be printed from print enabled applications. The bottom list represents the modules that can transform the content of the selected file type into something printable.
Using Digital Imaging Features The Logging Screen The logging screen enables HP Mobile Print to record troubleshooting information in a file. ■ Off - turns all logging off. ■ Low: Errors - turns logging on for errors only. ■ Medium: Warnings - record more information about what is happening in the system. ■ High: Informational - record more information about what is happening in the system. Usually logging can be off. Keeping logging on at a higher setting affects performance.
Using Digital Imaging Features The Printing Notification Printing Notification displays whenever a document in a print job is printing. Clicking on the notification brings up a bubble window that allows for easy access to the Print Manager to view the current status of print jobs. Tap on Go To Print Manager to open the Print Manager.
Using Digital Imaging Features Configuring Notifications Some settings on the notifications can be adjusted by going to Start Menu > Settings > Sounds & Notifications and selecting the Notifications tab. The notification preferences are shown for the Printing notification. While it isn't possible to totally get rid of this notification, it is possible to control its behavior.
Using Digital Imaging Features Using File Explorer to Print Photos You can print a photo by using File Explorer on your HP iPAQ. The HP Mobile Printing Utility automatically adds "tap-and-hold" print support. To print a photo using File Explorer: 1. Tap and hold on a supported file type. A context menu appears with "Print" as an option. 2. Tap Print on the menu.
Using Digital Imaging Features Using HP Instant Share Printing With HP Instant Share Printing, you can configure this option to automatically print your photos when you connect your HP iPAQ to your PC. To tag a photo for HP Instant Share Printing: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2. Select the photo that you want to print. 3. Tap File on the Command bar located at the bottom of the screen. 4.
Using Digital Imaging Features The next time you connect to your PC, HP Image Zone automatically prints your photos. Note: You must install HP Image Zone for PCs on to your desktop for HP Instant Share to work. Printing With a Memory Card To print photos by inserting your memory card into an HP printer, you must use the Move To card feature. This feature places your photos in the optimal directory structure to use all the features of your HP printer. To move a file to a memory card: 1.
Using Digital Imaging Features Sharing Using HP Image Zone you can share your photos using HP Instant Share. Services include: ■ e-mail photos ■ upload photos ■ order prints The Instant Share process is described in the following picture. 1. Capture photos using your HP iPAQ Photosmart camera. Tag the photos that you want to share or print. 2. Synchronize your HP iPAQ with your PC. 3.
Using Digital Imaging Features 4. Photos are immediately sent either to your printer or to your specified e-mail destinations. 5. The person who receives your HP Instant Share e-mail is given a link to your photos on the HP Instant Share website. Here, they can view and print the photos, reply to your e-mail, or forward the photos to someone else. To use HP Instant Share with your HP iPAQ Photosmart camera: 1. Create a free account (you will only have to do this once, using HP Passport). 2.
Using Digital Imaging Features 9. Enter your HP Passport userid and password on the Sign-in with HP Passport screen; otherwise, create a new account by using the link provided on the screen. You must have a Passport account to use HP Instant Share. 10. Tap Next to access the Instant Share Services Menu. 11. On the Share Menu screen, select the service you want (i.e., e-mail or upload to website). 12. Follow the instructions on the screen. 13.
Using Digital Imaging Features 4. Tap Send and in the Send window, select HP Instant Share E-Mail. 5. Tap Next. 6. In the Share Menu, tap the boxes next to the appropriate destinations. 7. Tap Save. The next time you connect to your PC, HP Instant Share automatically sends the photos. E-mailing Attachments You can also e-mail photos directly from HP Image Zone. To e-mail a photo from HP Image Zone: 1. Tap the thumbnail of the photo to be sent. 2. Tap File > Send > E-mail Attachment, and then tap Next. 3.
Using Digital Imaging Features Tips for Taking Better Pictures 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. When taking pictures with your camera, you can do several things to ensure the pictures you snap are of the highest possible quality. ■ Use the Best compression setting when the pictures have scenes with many fine details and many colors.
6 Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Using the iPAQ Mobile Media Features iPAQ Mobile Media is preinstalled on your HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion. This application gives you the ability to browse and play music, photos, and video collections over a wireless network from anywhere within your home. You can wirelessly stream digital content to your HP iPAQ or play your content on PCs around your Wi-Fi home network. You can view and share your media with family and friends.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ A working Wi-Fi home network ■ At least one personal computer connected to your network running Windows XP (Home, Professional, Media Center, or Tablet Edition) ■ Mobile Media for PC installed on all Windows XP computers on your network with which you want to use iPAQ Mobile Media. (Install Mobile Media for PC from the Companion CD that came with your HP iPAQ.) You can get additional information about iPAQ Mobile Media in the online Help on your HP iPAQ.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The following table lists some of the main menu icons, and their basic functions. Icon Functions Goes back to the iPAQ Mobile Media main menu. Switches between List View and Controls View. Searches for media, if the selected media server supports the search function. Accesses Help. Opens the Customize menu. (This menu is mode-specific, so you’ll see different options depending on the iPAQ Mobile Media mode you’re using.) Access local storage or media server information.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The main menu displays each of the different modes for iPAQ Mobile Media. Local Media and Home Control modes can be used at anytime and their icons will be fully illuminated. The Media Control, Media Stream, and Media Copy modes are used in conjunction with your Wi-Fi home network and iPAQ Mobile Media on your personal computer and will appear gray, when: ■ You have not turned on the Wi-Fi networking feature of your HP iPAQ.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media To set up your HP iPAQ to correctly connect to your wireless network: 1. Turn on the Wi-Fi networking feature on your HP iPAQ by selecting the iPAQ Wireless icon ( ) in the lower-right corner of the Launch page or traditional Today screen. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi button to turn on. The icon turns amber when Wi-Fi is on, then green when connected. You will also see the ( ) in the task bar when you are connected to your network.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 5. Select OK until you are back on the Launch page. Select the Mobile Media icon to launch iPAQ Mobile Media. Setting Up iPAQ Mobile Media On Your Personal Computers To use the Media Control, Media Stream, and Media Copy modes of iPAQ Mobile Media, you must install the Mobile Media components on your personal computer.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Transfer digital media from personal computers to your HP iPAQ over your Wi-Fi network (Media Copy mode) Note: Mobile Media for PC is only supported for PCs running Windows XP (Home, Professional, Media Center, or Tablet editions). It cannot be installed on PCs running Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 95. Minimum System Requirements To properly use the Mobile Media features on your personal computer, you need the following items: ■ 802.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ NevoMedia Server – used to collect and organize your music, photos, and videos and make them available to be streamed to your HP iPAQ, copied to your HP iPAQ, or played on personal computers on your wireless network through NevoMedia Player. ■ NevoMedia Player – used to view and listen to your digital media on your personal computer. ■ Nevo Backup – used to proactively back up your Home Control settings, and then restore them to your HP iPAQ if they are lost.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The NevoMedia Player application also opens and is minimized in the Application tray. Click on the icon ( ) to launch the program. Select Full Screen from the View menu to display the program on the entire screen. Repeat this process for each Windows XP personal computer you want to access with iPAQ Mobile Media.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Supported Media Formats iPAQ Mobile Media supports the following non copy-protected media formats: ■ Music – .wma (Windows Media Audio) and .mp3 (all modes except in the Media Stream mode) Streaming of .mp3 music files from personal computers on your network to play on your HP iPAQ is not supported. Note: You cannot play copy-protected media with iPAQ Mobile Media. ■ Video – .wmv (Windows Media Video) and .avi ■ Picture – .jpeg, .gif, .png, .bmp, and .
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media If you have content in other locations, you must move it to the appropriate folder in My Documents or add this location to your music library. To add a different location: 1. Ensure NevoMedia Server is running. If it is not open, select Start > All Programs > Hewlett-Packard > Mobile Media for PC > NevoMedia Server. 2. Double-click the NevoMedia Server ( System tray. ) icon in your 3. Select Media Collection and click Run Media Collection Wizard. 4.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Copying Music CDs and Videos To access your digital media with iPAQ Mobile Media, it must be stored on your personal computer and cataloged in a NevoMedia Server library. To view other home movies or pictures and listen to music not stored on your personal computer using iPAQ Mobile Media, you must first transfer this media to your personal computer. Music To transfer a traditional music CD to your computer: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Windows Media Player. 2.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. From the Media Guide view, select Copy from CD. By default, your CD is copied into your My Music folder in .wma format. Note: Copy-protection can be added to the music you copy from your CDs. By default, copy-protection is enabled in Windows Media Player. To enable copy-protection, click Tools > Options > Copy Music tab. If you add copy-protection to your music it cannot be played with iPAQ Mobile Media in any mode.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 6. Select Save to my Computer. User’s Guide ❏ If you want to save the movie to play on your personal computer, click File > Save Movie File > My Computer > Next. Within the Save Movie Wizard, enter a filename and the location you want to save your movie. Click Next. When the movie is saved, click Finish. ❏ If you want to save your movie to play on your HP iPAQ, during the Save Movie Wizard, click on the Show more choices... link.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: Please consult Windows Movie Maker for complete instructions and help in capturing movies. Use Windows Movie Maker to convert videos from other formats into the .wmv format so that you can play them using iPAQ Mobile Media. Be sure you’re using Windows Movie Maker version 2.0 or higher. Use HP Image Zone to transfer pictures to your personal computer. For more information on using HP Image Zone, refer to Chapter 5, Using Digital Imaging Features.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Digital Media--not Copy-Protected There are several ways to transfer media to your HP iPAQ. To transfer media from your networked personal computers to your HP iPAQ: ■ Use the Media Copy feature of iPAQ Mobile Media to transfer media from networked personal computers to your HP iPAQ. The Media Copy feature is described further in this chapter. ■ Use the Microsoft ActiveSync to transfer media to your HP iPAQ when you synchronize it with your personal computer.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media In Local Media mode, media that is stored in main memory (not SD Cards or iPAQ File Store) is stored in the My Documents folder. To access media in other locations, you need to modify the storage settings to point iPAQ Mobile Media to specific locations. To modify your storage settings: 1. Launch iPAQ Mobile Media then select the Local Media mode. 2. Tap the Wrench menu in the lower-left corner and select Storage Settings. 3.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Copy-Protected Music (.wma format) To transfer and play copy-protected .wma-formatted music on your HP iPAQ, you must use Windows Media Player. To transfer copy-protected .wma music files to your HP iPAQ, follow these steps: 1. Place your HP iPAQ in its desktop cradle or connect it to the sync cable. 2. Ensure that your cradle or sync cable is connected to your personal computer. 3. Open Windows Media Player on your personal computer. 4.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 7. Select the location to copy the media to, then select Copy in the upper-right hand 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 computer. To play copy-protected media, you must use Windows Media Player on your HP iPAQ.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Understanding the NevoMedia Server Options The main menu for NevoMedia Server has several controls and options. The File Menu You have two options on the NevoMedia Server File menu. Note: The folder icon to the left of the folder name column indicates that all subfolders within the named folder are scanned. If the icon is not present, only the named folder is scanned. ■ Rename—this option allows you to change the name of your media server.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ List—choose this option to view a simple list of local folders NevoMedia Server scans to populate the digital media database. ■ Details—choose this option to view the details of your personal computer digital media folders. The Details View is organized by: User’s Guide ❏ Folder Names: the name of the digital media folder, often My Music, My Pictures, or My Videos. ❏ Sub Folders: the number of folders you've created within the main digital media folder.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ❏ Path: the complete path to the location of your digital media folders on your personal computer. Note: You can adjust the categories in Details View. Place your mouse over the category names and when the curser changes to a double-sided arrow, drag left or right to change the column width. You can double-click on any of the column titles to change the sort order of the display.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Launch NevoMedia Player at Startup—check this option if you want NevoMedia Player to start automatically every time NevoMedia Server starts. By default, this option is checked. ■ Database Tools—select this menu item to access database-specific options: ■ Validate Database—select this option to validate the database when you have deleted or moved contents using File Explorer.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The NevoMedia Server Icons The NevoMedia Server icons put the features you'll use most often at your fingertips. Note: You must first select a media folder. Otherwise, the icon is inactive and appears grayed-out. Icon Functions Select to quickly access the NevoMedia Collection Wizard. Select to quickly delete selected folder(s) from the NevoMedia Server database. Select to scan a selected folder for new media. Switch between List View and Controls View.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Right-click on the Context menu for these menu options: ■ Click Open NevoMedia Server. ■ Click Disable NevoMedia Server. ■ Click Quick Add.... ■ Run the Media Collection Wizard. ■ Click Scan All. ■ Click Exit. Performing Common NevoMedia Server Tasks Scanning a Folder When you use the Media Collection Wizard, NevoMedia Server automatically scans your local media folders on your personal computer.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Updating the List of Media NevoMedia Server automatically updates its database any time you add or delete digital media in folders you've added to the database. You can also manually scan folders to search for new media. Note: You must first add the folder you want to scan to the NevoMedia Server database. 1. From either List View or Details View, select a folder. Or, to select multiple folders, press and hold the Ctrl key as you make your selection. 2.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 1. Select the folders you want to remove from the database. Note: The remove function is inactive if you haven't selected a folder. The inactive status is indicated by a grayed-out icon or menu item. 2. Click Media Collection > Remove. (You can also press the Del key.) When the Confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes. Note: When you remove folders, NevoMedia Server will be disabled as it updates the database.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media To restart the programs, go to Start > All Programs > Hewlett-Packard > Mobile Media for PC > NevoMedia Server. Using NevoMedia Player NevoMedia Player allows you to use your personal computer as a digital media player to view different music, pictures and videos. NevoMedia Player can only play digital media that you have added to NevoMedia Server. Before you use NevoMedia Player, you need to confirm all your digital media is cataloged in NevoMedia Server.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media NevoMedia Player starts automatically every time NevoMedia Server starts if you haven't changed the default settings in NevoMedia Server. You can also manually start NevoMedia Player by going to Start > All Programs > Hewlett-Packard > Mobile Media for PC > NevoMedia Player. Understanding the NevoMedia Player Options The File Menu You have two options on the NevoMedia Player File menu: ■ Rename—this option allows you to change the name of your media player.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Now Playing—choose this option to show or hide information (such as media title, duration, artist, and folder) about currently playing media.) Note: The View menu also lists the type and title of the currently playing media. You can use the View menu to choose which currently playing media you want to access.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Performing Common NevoMedia Player Tasks Playing Multiple Media Types Simultaneously With NevoMedia Player, you can play multiple media types at the same time. For example, you might want to play a particular song while viewing digital photos of your last vacation. You can use your HP iPAQ to select media to play. Once you've selected the media player, choose the digital media you want to view. Using the View menu, follow these steps: 1. Select View to open the View menu.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Select Full Screen. The player window reduces to its regular size. Note: Each time NevoMedia Player starts, it defaults back to regular-screen mode. If you want to exit the NevoMedia Player application, you must be in regular-screen mode. Viewing Information about Currently Playing Media In the View menu, you can view information about currently playing media using the Now Playing option. To access this function, go to View > Now Playing.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media No checkmark next to the option indicates that Now Playing is off. To turn it on, click Now Playing. Note: The default NevoMedia Player Now Playing setting is on. Exiting NevoMedia Player NevoMedia Player shuts down automatically every time NevoMedia Server shuts down if you haven't changed the default settings in NevoMedia Server. Note: For information on the NevoMedia Server settings, see the NevoMedia Server help file. Tap Start > Help > Nevo.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media clicking on this icon ( ) in your system tray, or by selecting Start > All Programs > Hewlett-Packard > Mobile Media for PC > NevoBackup. Note: Microsoft Active Sync must be installed in order for NevoBackup to operate. NevoBackup has two basic tasks: Create a custom backup of my current Nevo configuration and Restore my Nevo configuration to an earlier backup.” Your previous two configurations are automatically saved. Creating a Custom Backup 1.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Restoring a Previous Backup Configuration 1. Place your HP iPAQ in its desktop cradle or connect it to the sync cable. 2. Right-click on the NevoBackup icon ( and select Open. ) in the system tray 3. Select Next at the Welcome screen. 4. On the Backup Tasks screen, select Restore my Nevo configuration to an earlier backup. 5. Then select the appropriate configuration from the list, then select Next. 6. Select Next from the Restore screen to begin. 7.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Starting iPAQ Mobile Media To access iPAQ Mobile Media, from the Launch page or the traditional Today screen, tap Start > iPAQ Mobile Media. You can also press the Mobile Media button ( to access your digital media. ) on your HP iPAQ When you launch iPAQ Mobile Media, it scans your wireless network and identifies all the media servers and media players that are available. When a new media server or player becomes available, an icon is displayed in the Navigation bar.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: Even if you’ve set up the correct operating environment, you may have to wait up to 60 seconds for all of the icons to activate each time you start iPAQ Mobile Media. Note: Each time you tap one of the mode icons, Mobile Media will displays a swirling “working” icon in the middle of the screen as it starts the selected mode. This icon might be a folder, a media player, a radio antenna, a musical note, a picture, a video film, or the Mobile Media icon.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Navigating Pop-up Menus You can also navigate iPAQ Mobile Media by using the pop-up menus.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Tap it using the sylus. ■ Use the Navigational Touch Pad. Navigating the List View To play music from the list view, simply tap a song. To easily switch between the List View and Controls view, tap or at the top-right screen. You can also control music play.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Tap this key: To: Stop music play Control the volume Mute the sound Navigating the Controls View The Controls View allows you additional control over music play. The table lists controls that are available when you play music. Icon Functions Starts music play (when no music is playing; otherwise functions to pause music). Pauses music (when music is playing; otherwise, functions to play music). Skips to the next track in the music list.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Selecting a Storage Location You can store downloaded media directly onto your HP iPAQ, or you can store it on an optional expansion card (SD card). For more information on expansion cards and storage space, refer to the “Expansion Cards” chapter in this document. To select a storage location: 1. From the My Videos screen, select the Local Library drop-down menu. The Storage Settings screen appears. 2. Tap to select where you want to store your media.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Currently Playing Similar to Quick Links, the Currently Playing pop-up menu allows you to view the type(s) and title(s) of currently playing media. From this menu, you can choose which media you want to control. To access the Currently Playing pop-up menu: 1. While in Controls View, tap the Currently Playing arrow. The Currently Playing menu opens. 2. To control other currently playing media, tap its title.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Playing Digital Media on My HP iPAQ There are two ways you can play media on your HP iPAQ. You can: ■ Play media stored in your local library (Local Media mode). ■ Stream media from a media server to your HP iPAQ (Media Stream mode).
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Playing Local Media (Local Media Mode) Before you can play local media, you have to store it in your local library. Your HP iPAQ may have available storage space for you to store your local media, or you may choose to purchase a Secure Digital (SD) card to store your local media. Note: The default storage location for Local Media is \My Device\My Documents.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. From the pop-up menu, select the media location by tapping it: Note: All of the media accessed at the same time are stored in a single, flat directory. If you create a hierarchical file structure in any of the three Local Library locations, then you should specify the exact locations by using the Storage Settings items on the Customize menu. The Local Media Customize Menu The pop-up menu gives you different options based on the mode you’re in.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Tap this menu option: To: Change Display on Play Set up your Mobile Media so that it automatically switches to control view when you start play. To undo, tap the option again. Play All Play all digital music from the folder you’ve selected. Refresh Servers and Players View an updated list of media servers and media players. Refresh Folder Refresh the list of items in your local library or refresh the contents of the currently highlighted folder. Storage Settings.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. To start play: a. Navigate to a song, then tap it. Or b. If you navigate using the up and down arrow keys, press the Navigational Touch Pad.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: Each time you start playing Local Media, the My Music screen defaults to Controls View if the default setting of Change Display to Play is set on the Customize menu. To set the default to List View, uncheck the Change Display on Play option from the Customize menu. Viewing Pictures You can view many different types of pictures on your HP iPAQ. Note: You have to add media to your Local Library before you can view pictures. 1.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap the picture you want to view. Note: When you start the media, the screen automatically switches to controls view because the Change Display on Play option is selected by default. Note: You can also change the media location from the My Pictures screen. If you do, the main Local Media screen appears and you have to select My Pictures again.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: Each time you start Local Media, the My Pictures screen defaults to controls view. To set the default to List View, uncheck the Change Display on Play option from the Customize menu. Icon Function View previous picture in the picture list. View next picture in the picture list.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Tap this key: To: Rotate the picture. View the picture in full-screen mode. To return to Controls view, tap the screen. View previous picture in the picture list. View next picture in the picture list. Note: If you’re in full-screen mode, and you want to rotate a picture to landscape orientation, press the Navigational Touch Pad key in the down direction. Press it again to rotate picture back to portrait orientation.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap the video you want to play. Note: iPAQ Mobile Media can play .wma videos that have been created for using the pocket PC screen. For more information on saving your videos for diplay on your HP iPAQ, refer to the “Copying Music CDs and Videos” section of this document. Note: When you start the media, the screen automatically switches to Controls View because the Change Display on Play option is selected by default.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Controlling Video Play The My Videos screen also has two different views—the List View and the Controls View. Note: Each time you start Local Media, the My Videos screen defaults to controls view. To set the default to list view, uncheck the Change Display on Play option from the customize menu. Deleting Media You can delete media stored in your local library either individually, or you can delete all media in a selected storage location. 1.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. From the pop-up menu, tap Delete. The following screen appears: The Wrench icon starts blinking. If you want to exit Delete mode, tap the blinking wrench then tap Cancel Delete.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: You’ll only see media stored in the media location you’ve selected. Deleting Individual Tracks 1. Select the tracks you want to delete by tapping in the checkbox. 2. Tap . 3. To exit Delete mode, tap the blinking wrench then tap Cancel Delete. Deleting All Media in a Storage Location 1. Tap . 2. Then tap . 3. To exit Delete mode, tap the blinking wrench, then tap Cancel Delete.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Streaming Media (Media Stream Mode) With Media Stream, you can stream media from a media server onto your HP iPAQ. 1. To access Media Stream mode, tap from the main Mobile Media screen. The Media Stream screen appears: Selecting a Media Server Before you can stream media, you have to select a media server. 1. Tap the media server selection arrow at the bottom of the Media Stream screen. The Select Media Server pop-up menu appears. 2.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The Media Stream Customize Menu As previously mentioned, the pop-up menu gives you different options based on the mode you’re in. The media stream customize menu allows you to: Tap this menu option: To: Edit Media Server... Edit your Media Server information. 1. Select a Media Server from the drop-down menu. 2. Tap in the Name box. The current input panel appears. 3. Input a new media server name. 4. Tap Update. 5. Then, tap Close. Edit Media Player...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Cancel Download... Exit Download mode. Refresh Servers and Players View an updated list of media servers and media players. Refresh Folder Refresh the contents of the currently highlighted folder. Playing Music 1. From the main Media Stream screen, tap My Music. The My Music menu appears. If you’ve selected a NevoMedia Server, the My Music List View is organized by folders.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Controlling Music Play You can choose between two different My Music screen views— the List View and Controls View. Note: Each time you start Media Stream, the My Music screen defaults to Controls View. To set the default to List View, uncheck the Change Display on Play option from the customize menu. Viewing Pictures Stream pictures stored on a media server and view them on your your HP iPAQ. To stream pictures: 1. From the main Media Stream screen, tap My Pictures.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap a folder to select it. 3. Navigate to the picture you want to view then tap it. Note: When you start the media, the screen automatically switches to controls view because the Change Display on Play option is selected by default. Note: If you’re in full-screen mode, and you want to rotate a picture, press the Navigational Touch Pad in the down direction. Press it again to return to its original view.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ All—results will include all items (and folders) that contain the text you entered. For example, if you entered the word "Pat", the results would include: ❏ Any artist with Pat in their name, like Pat Benatar or Pat Metheny ❏ All albums by artists with Pat in their name ❏ All titles by artists with Pat in their name ❏ Any album or song that includes the word “Pat” in the title To search for media: 1.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 5. Tap . The Search Results screen appears: Note: While the search is processing for results, you can cancel the search request by tapping the Search icon. Playing Digital Media on Other Devices (Media Control) Nevo Media Control allows you to use your HP iPAQ to play media from a media server onto any UPnP (universal plug-and-play) digital media player. You can choose the media from any recognized media server.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 1. From the Media Control screen, tap the media player selection area ( ). 2. From the pop-up list of available media players, select one by tapping it. When you play the media, it plays in the digital media player you selected. The Media Control Customize Menu As previously mentioned, the pop-up menu gives you different options based on the mode you’re in. The Media Control Customize menu allows you to: Menu option Task Edit Media Server...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Change Display on Play Set up your Mobile Media so that it automatically switches to control view when you start play. To undo, tap the option again. Play All Play all digital music from the folder you’ve selected. Note: If you’re using both a NevoMedia Server and a NevoMedia Player, your media will continue playing even if you turn off your HP iPAQ or if your HP iPAQ goes to sleep after a period of inactivity. Search...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Genres / Artists ■ Genres / Titles ■ All Titles Navigating the Media Control Music Folders 1. Select a folder by tapping it. 2. To start play: ❏ Navigate to a song, then tap it, or If you navigate using the Up and Down keys on your HP iPAQ, press the Navigational Touch Pad.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media List View Controls View Note: When you start the media, the screen automatically switches to controls view. You switch from Controls View to List View. To play music from the List view, simply tap a song in the list. Viewing Pictures You can simultaneouly view pictures on your HP iPAQ and other digital media players. 1. From the main Media Control screen, tap My Pictures. The My Pictures menu appears.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. Navigate to the picture you want to view, then tap it. Note: When you start the media, the screen automatically switches to controls view because the Change Display on Play option is selected by default. Note: If you’re in full-screen mode, and you want to rotate a picture, press the Navigational Touch Pad in the down direction. Press it again to return to its original view.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Title—results will include any titles that contain the whole word or phrase you entered ■ Artist—results will include any artists whose name contains the whole word or phrase you entered ■ All—results will include all items (and folders) that contain the text you entered.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 5. Tap . The Search Results screen appears. Note: While the search is processing for results, you can cancel the search request by pressing the Search button. Downloading Media (Media Copy) With Media Copy, you can download media onto your HP iPAQ to enjoy later. You can access Media Copy three different ways: ■ From the main Mobile Media screen, tap ■ From the Media Stream screen, tap Download.... then tap ■ From the Media Control screen, tap Download....
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Search... Searches for media if the selected media server supports the search function. Cancel Search... Exits Search mode. Download... Accesses Media Copy mode. Cancel Download... Exits Media Copy mode. Refresh Servers and Players Views an updated list of media servers and media players. Refresh Folder Refreshes the contents of the currently highlighted folder. Storage Settings... Accesses the Storage Settings screen.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media If you’ve selected a NevoMedia Server, the My Music list view is organized by folders. You can select music to download by: ■ Albums ■ Artists / Albums ■ Artists / Titles ■ Genres / Artists ■ Genres / Titles ■ All Titles Selecting Music to Download 1. Select a folder/album by tapping it. A checkbox appears to the left of each track name.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: You can only download individual tracks, not entire folders. 2. Tap the track(s) you want to download. ❏ If there’s not enough available storage space in the folder you’ve selected, the storage pie chart appears full, and Media Copy won’t allow you to select media. ❏ If you select a track that’s already stored in the download folder you’ve selected, the File Name Dialog appears: ❏ Choose an option, then tap OK. 3. Tap . The Download Status screen appears. 4.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Downloading Pictures 1. From the main Media Copy screen, tap My Pictures. The My Pictures menu appears. In Media Copy mode, the My Pictures list view is organized by folders. Selecting Pictures to Download 1. Tap to select a folder. A checkbox appears to the left of each picture name. Note: You can only download individual pictures, not entire folders. 2. Tap the pictures(s) you want to download.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Selecting Videos to Download Note: You can download any type of video to your HP iPAQ. However, your HP iPAQ will only play .wmv files that were specifically created for handheld devices. 1. Tap to select a folder. A checkbox appears to the left of each video name. Note: You can only download individual videos, not entire folders. 2. Tap the videos(s) you want to download..
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ adding rooms ■ creating different users ■ creating activities Starting Up NevoHome Control To access NevoHome Control from your HP iPAQ, tap on the Launch page. You can also tap Start > Programs > iPAQ Mobile Media. Navigating the NevoHome Control Screens The NevoHome Control screens are divided into three main tabs: ■ User’s Guide Home tab—this is the main NevoHome Control screen. You can add, delete, or customize devices, users, rooms, and activities.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The device wheel has default placeholders (called ghosted devices) for commonly-used home entertainment devices, making it easier for you to set up the devices you want to control. Even an "empty" room has ghosted devices, making it easier for you to set up rooms. Note: The default user for NevoHome Control is Victoria. You can easily edit her information (see “Editing Users” described in this chapter) or add new users (see “Adding Users” described in this chapter).
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Setting up the Key Guides The Key Guides menu allows you to customize the middle navigational hard key so you can use it to control your home media devices. You can set up the Navigational Touch Pad keys three different ways: ■ Navigation—this allows you to use the Navigational Touch Pad to scroll up, down, left or right in lists. ■ Controls—this allows you to use the to increase/decrease the volume, increase/decrease the channel number, and mute the sound.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ , then Add Device. The Device Wizard Initialization screen appears. 1. Tap Next to continue. 2. Select the device you want to add from the Device drop-down menu, then tap Next. The Device Setup Methods screen appears. From this screen, you have four options: ❏ Select Brand—choose this option to set up your device according to its brand. NevoHome Control will automatically search for device codes for the brand you select.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media To download device codes, enter information about your device on myNevo.com: ❏ Select the device type. ❏ Select the brand. Note: You can also download extended key functions, key graphics and network logos for your device from myNevo.com. Controlling a Device Contol multiple home entertainment devices with just a few taps. To control a device: 1. From the Home tab, tap the device you want to control. It will move to the top of the device wheel.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Customizing the Control Screen The control screen looks different based on the brand/type of device you’re controlling. For example, if you’re controlling a cable box, you won’t see a Record key. You can also customize the control screens by adding new key functions, changing the look or location of the keys, and adding extra pages. You can access all customize options by tapping .
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 7. From the Key Button/Symbol Selection screen: ❏ Select the way you want the new key to look from the Button drop-down menu. ❏ Select the symbol you want on the key from the Symbol drop-down menu, then tap Done. Your new function key appears on the control screen. Note: You can also download new key designs from myNevo.com. For new designs, visit the Web site at http://www.mynevo.com.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Copying a Key 1. Tap to bring up the Customize menu. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Copy Key... The Wrench icon starts blinking. If you want to exit copy key mode, tap the blinking wrench, then tap Cancel Copy. 3. Tap the key you want to copy. 4. Tap an empty space on the control screen where you want to copy the key. Moving a Key 1. Tap to bring up the Customize menu. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Move Key... The wrench icon starts blinking.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Delete Key... The Wrench icon starts blinking. If you want to exit Delete Key mode, tap the blinking wrench, then tap Cancel Delete. Note: While the wrench icon is blinking, a "mini-help tip" appears to step you through customizing your NevoHome Control. 3. Tap the key you want to delete. 4. From the Confirm Key Delete screen, tap Yes.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Express Learning. Note: While the Wrench icon is blinking, you can exit Express Learning mode by tapping the blinking wrench then selecting Cancel Express Learning. Note: While the Wrench icon is blinking, a "mini-help tip" appears to step you through customizing your NevoHome Control. 3. Tap the Nevo key you want to capture the new IR code. 4. Align your HP iPAQ with the existing remote so that the IR areas are facing each other. 5.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. On the Confirm Control Page Delete screen, tap Yes. Setting Up Favorites With NevoHome Control, you can add up to 16 pages of personalized favorites and access your favorite channels with just a couple taps. Note: Favorites lists are specific to each user, so make sure you’ve selected the correct user before creating your list. To set up your Favorites list: 1. Tap .
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Easy Channel Setup If you choose Easy Channel Setup, the Master Control Channel Device screen appears. The Master Control Wizard allows you to set up how you normally change the channels. The following table describes your options: Tasks Functions 2 Digits Your device allows you to change to a 2-digit channel by only pressing 2 digits. 3 Digits Your device requires you to enter 3 digits to change the channel.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Custom Channel Setup If you choose Custom Favorites Setup, the How to Record Keystrokes... screen appears. 1. Make sure the Record a new sequence of keystrokes? checkbox is selected, then tap Next. 2. Record the keystrokes for your favorite, then tap Stop from the Customize (Wrench) menu. Note: If your device requires you to select Enter after the channel number, include the specific step when you record. 3.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap to bring up the Customize menu. 3. From the pop-up menu, tap Add Favorite.... The Favorites Wizard Initialization screen appears. 4. Tap Easy Channel Setup or Custom Favorites Setup, then tap Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the scree. Editing a Favorite 1. Tap to bring up the Customize menu. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Edit Favorite... The wrench icon starts blinking. If you want to exit edit favorite mode, tap the blinking wrench, then tap Cancel Edit.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. Tap the favorite you want to copy. 4. Tap an empty space on the screen where you want to copy the favorite. Note: If you want to copy the favorite to a different page, tap the arrows at the bottom-right of the screen. Moving a Favorite 1. Tap to bring up the Customize menu. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Move Favorite... The wrench icon starts blinking. If you want to exit move favorite mode, tap the blinking wrench, then tap Cancel Move. 3.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: While the Wrench icon is blinking, a "mini help tip" appears to step you through customizing your NevoHome Control. 3. Tap the favorite you want to delete. 4. From the Confirm Favorite Delete screen, tap Yes. Note: You can also add multiple favorites from another user or reset the favorites to the NevoHome Control default. Adding and Deleting Pages You can also add or delete entire favorites pages. To add a blank page: 1. Tap to bring up the Customize menu. 2.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. Select: ❏ Append built-in favorite list. or ❏ Append favorites from a user and select a user from the User drop-down menu. 4. Then select OK. Adding Rooms You can set up different device configurations for each room in your home. When you select the room, NevoHome Control displays only the devices you added to that room. Note: The default is the living room. To add a room: 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Add Room... 3.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. Tap again. 4. From the pop-up menu, tap Edit Room... 5. From the Room Wizard screen, tap Next. 6. If you want a new image, select an image to associate with your room. Then tap Next. 7. If you want a new label for your room, choose a new one for it. 8. If you want to a new region, select one from the Region drop-down menu then tap Done. Note: If you change a room’s region preferences when adding devices, this does not affect your currently-installed devices.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media To add a user: 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Add User... 3. From the User Wizard screen, tap Next. 4. From the Name User screen, enter the user name, then tap Done. The new user’s name appears on the Home screen. Note: All user names must be unique. Editing Users 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. From the pop-up menu, tap the user you want to edit. 3. Tap again. 4. From the pop-up menu, tap Edit User... 5.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: If you change your mind after deleting a user, follow the steps in the “Adding Users” section in this chapter. Adding Activities You can ‘train’ your NevoHome Control to perform a variety of actions at a time. For example, you can turn on the stereo and the lights and tune to your favorite station with only one tap. Also, each user can create their own unique activities. To add an activity: 1. Make sure you’ve selected the correct user. 2.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 9. When you’re finished, tap Done. Editing an Activity 1. Make sure you’ve selected the correct user. 2. From the Home screen, tap . 3. From the pop-up menu, tap Edit Activity... 4. From the Activity Wizard Initialization screen, tap Next. 5. If you want to record the new keystrokes, follow the mini-wizard tips. If not, just skip this step. Note: Make sure the Record a new sequence of keystrokes? checkbox is selected (checked). 6.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Downloading Additional Features Go to myNevo.com to download extra features for your NevoHome Control, such as device key functions or graphics. You can download two types of graphics: ■ TV network logos for your favorites list ■ Control Key designs to customize the look of your control screens First, you need to register your NevoHome Control (also on myNevo.com). To find the information you need to register your product, such as the serial number: 1.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap Display Device Codes... The device code list for the current user and room appears. 3. When you’re finished, tap Close. Enter the device code information on myNevo.com: ■ Select the device type. ■ Select the brand. For additional information, tips, and troubleshooting on using Home Control, refer to the Nevo Help. Tap Start > Help > Nevo to access the help topics.
7 Getting to Know the iPAQ Wireless Manager The iPAQ Wireless Manager application provides a centralized control for you to manage all wireless features on your HP iPAQ. The iPAQ Wireless screen has individual power buttons to turn wireless features on and off--one at a time, and one All Off button to turn off all wireless features at the same time. The screen also includes a Settings buttons to configure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Getting to Know the iPAQ Wireless Manager ■ To power on one or more wireless activities, tap the desired button(s). ■ To power off one or more wireless activities, tap the desired button(s) or tap the All Off button to power off all activities. Power Buttons All power buttons (with the exception of the All Off button) display a: ■ Gray background with an “x” on the icon when the wireless radios are powered off.
Getting to Know the iPAQ Wireless Manager Wi-Fi Settings Button This button is enabled whenever the Wi-Fi button is in an available or connected state. Press the Wi-Fi Settings button to open the Wi-Fi configuration page. Note: For information on configuring the Wi-Fi settings, refer to Chapter 7, “Getting to Know the iPAQ Wireless Manager.” Bluetooth Settings Button This button is enabled whenever the Bluetooth button is on.
8 Using Wi-Fi Getting Acquainted 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 Wi-Fi or connect directly to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
Using Wi-Fi Getting Started with Wi-Fi Use this section to learn how to use Wi-Fi, automatically connect to a network, manually enter new network settings, and search for networks. Powering Wi-Fi On or Off Note: The Wi-Fi antenna for the HP iPAQ is located in the top of the unit. If you cover up the top of the HP iPAQ after you have turned on Wi-Fi, signal strength diminishes. To turn on Wi-Fi from the Launch Page or traditional Today screen, tap the Wireless icon ( ), and then tap the Wi-Fi button.
Using Wi-Fi Automatically Connecting to a Network 1. To turn on Wi-Fi from the Launch Page or traditional Today screen, tap the Wireless icon ( ), and then tap the Wi-Fi button. 2. If one or more networks are present, the Network indicator icon ( ) appears in the Navigation bar. Tap the network you want to connect to, then tap whether the network connects to the Internet (does not use proxy settings) or Work (uses proxy settings).
Using Wi-Fi 3. If you are prompted for a Network Key (WEP), enter the security settings for your network and tap Connect. Manually Entering New Network Settings A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected (when the Network Indicator icon displays in the Navigation bar) or manually by entering setting information. To manually set up a wireless network connection: 1.
Using Wi-Fi 3. Review the list of networks, then tap your network name if it is present. (If one or more networks are present, the Network indicator icon ( ) appears in the Navigation bar.) Note: If your network name is not listed, you need to add it to the preferred network lists. If Wi-Fi is turned on, tap the Settings button then tap Add New... from the Configure Wireless Networks list. Enter your network name, then choose if it connects to Work or Internet.
Using Wi-Fi 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 your wireless network.
Using Wi-Fi 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. Searching for Networks to Access Networks that you have already configured are preferred networks and can be found on the iPAQ Wireless screen > Settings > Wireless Networks list box. You can choose whether to connect only to preferred networks or to have your HP iPAQ search for and connect to any available network (preferred or not).
Using Wi-Fi Viewing or Editing a Wireless Network To view or edit an existing or available wireless network: 1. Be sure Wi-Fi is on. 2. From the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap Settings > Wireless tab. 3. In the Wireless networks box, tap the desired network name. 4. Edit the existing settings as necessary, and then tap OK to save the changes. Deleting a Wireless Network To delete an existing or available wireless network: 1. Be sure Wi-Fi is on. 2. From the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap Settings > Wireless tab. 3.
Using Wi-Fi 3. To make changes to the connection settings, tap Settings. 4. To exit the Connectivity box, tap the Hide button. Advanced Network Settings Use the next few sections to learn how to set up and change network configuration settings so your HP iPAQ can communicate with other networks. Advanced Wi-Fi Terms It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you use Wi-Fi technology. Term Definition Encryption (WEP) or IEEE 802.
Using Wi-Fi Term Definition (Continued) SSID or Network Name SSID is the acronym for the service set identifier. This identification number uses a maximum number of 32 characters and is case sensitive. Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol The basic communication language (protocol) of the Internet. Wireless Access Point The access point provides a wireless connection to a network (additional hardware).
Using Wi-Fi Changing TCP/IP Settings Note: Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and private networks now use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. You will not need to change the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings unless your ISP or private network does not use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. If you are not sure if your ISP or private network use dynamically-assigned IP addresses, check with your network administrator. To change TCP/IP Settings: 1.
Using Wi-Fi Changing DNS and WINS Settings Note: Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and private networks now use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. You will not need to change Domain Name System (DNS) and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) settings unless your ISP or private network does not use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. If you are not sure, check with your network administrator. Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a way to map computer names to IP addresses.
Using Wi-Fi 6. Tap the Name Servers tab and enter the requested information. 7. Tap OK to save your settings. Setting Up VPN Server Connections A VPN connection enables you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. To set up a VPN server connection: 1. Contact your network administrator for your user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name or IP address of the VPN server. 2.
Using Wi-Fi Starting VPN Server Connections To start a connection through a VPN server: 1. Be sure Wi-Fi is on. 2. Select the VPN network by tapping the Connections icon ( or ) located in the Navigation bar. Your HP iPAQ will automatically begin connecting to the Virtual Private Network. Setting Up Proxy Server Settings If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, your HP iPAQ should download proper proxy settings from your computer.
9 Using Bluetooth Your HP iPAQ comes with built-in Bluetooth technology that allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable, wireless communication.
Using Bluetooth ■ Create a personal area network (PAN) to chat, play games, etc. Note: Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enabled devices, may require separately purchased additional hardware and other compatible equipment, in addition to a standard Wi-Fi infrastructure and a separately purchased service contract. Check with your service provider for availability and coverage in your area.
Using Bluetooth Understanding Terms The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter. Term Definition Authentication Verification of a numeric passkey before a connection or activity can be completed. Authorization Approval of a connection or activity before it can be completed. Bonding (Paired devices) Creating a trusted connection between your device and another. After a bond is created, the two devices become paired. A paired device does not require authentication or authorization.
Using Bluetooth Supported Services The functions that Bluetooth supports are called services.
Using Bluetooth Turning On Bluetooth To turn on Bluetooth: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon. 2. On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Bluetooth button. When Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth LED on the top of your HP iPAQ turns 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. Battery Saving Tip: Turn Bluetooth off when you are not using it.
Using Bluetooth 4. Select Allow other devices to connect. 5. Select either All devices or Paired devices only. Ä CAUTION: Selecting All devices allows any device, even those unknown to you, to connect to your HP iPAQ. After they are connected, security settings for specific services apply as specified in the Bluetooth Settings. Selecting Paired devices only allows only devices that you trust to connect to your HP iPAQ.
Using Bluetooth 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings > Services tab. 3. In the Services box, select the service you want to enable: File Transfer, Information Exchange, Serial Port, or Personal Network Server. 4. The Service you select automatically enables the Service settings. Tap on the appropriate checkbox to change these Service settings to your preference. 5. Tap OK to return to the iPAQ Wireless screen. Note: If you select Authorization required in the Service Settings, you must authorize each connection.
Using Bluetooth A passkey is a code you enter to authenticate connections requested by other devices. The passkey must be known and used by both parties or the connection will not be allowed. To require a passkey or bond: 1. From the Today screen, tap iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth Settings > Services tab. 2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer, Information Exchange, Serial Port, or Personal Network Server. 3. Select Authentication (Passkey) required. 4.
Using Bluetooth 5. Tap the Folder icon and locate a desired file folder. 6. Tap OK twice to return to the iPAQ Wireless screen. Understanding Profiles Use profiles to quickly enable selected personal settings in multiple environments. Creating a Profile To create a profile: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings > General tab > Lookup icon.
Using Bluetooth 3. Tap the New button. 4. Enter a descriptive name. 5. Select an existing profile to use as a template. 6. Tap OK. Activating a Profile When a new profile is created, you must activate it to function as the current profile. To activate a profile after creating it: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth Settings. 2. From the General tab, select it from the Current Profile drop-down arrow list. 3. Tap OK.
Using Bluetooth 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth Settings. 2. From the General tab, select a profile from the current Profile drop-down arrow list. 3. Tap the Services tab and specify the desired connection, sharing, and security settings in all Bluetooth Services selections. 4. Tap OK to save the changes and close Bluetooth Services. Renaming a Profile 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth Settings. 2.
Using Bluetooth Working with Bluetooth Manager Use Bluetooth Manager to: ■ Establish connections ■ Exchange business cards ■ Control the on-screen display ■ Display shortcuts Opening Bluetooth Manager From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth Manager. The first screen that displays is My Shortcuts. Note: Bluetooth must be powered on to enable the Bluetooth Manager button. You cannot access Manager if you press the Manager button while in a disabled state.
Using Bluetooth After two devices are paired, they have a trusted relationship with each other. No additional input is needed from the user. Therefore, connections and activities can be performed between the paired devices without constant authorization from the user. To pair devices: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap Tools > Paired devices. 3. Tap Add. 4. Tap the Lookup icon. 5. Tap a device. 6. Enter a password in the Passkey field. 7.
Using Bluetooth Connecting to Other Devices Use ActiveSync, serial and dial-up connections to communicate with other Bluetooth devices. Establish a partnership with a cell phone and set up the Bluetooth services it offers. Identifying the Communications Port You can identify the virtual COM ports used to create a serial port connection. You may need to identify these COM ports for activities such as printing. Use the inbound COM port when other devices initiate a serial connection.
Using Bluetooth 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap New, then a type of service, and tap Next. 3. Follow the connection wizard instructions. Note: Paired devices are designated by a checkmark. Deleting a Shortcut 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap and hold the connection icon or list name to be deleted. 3. Tap Delete from the menu. 4. Tap Yes to verify the selected shortcut should be deleted.
Using Bluetooth Viewing Shortcuts You can view shortcuts as icons or in a list format. 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap View. 3. Tap List or Icon. 4. Tap OK. Establishing an ActiveSync Connection You can set up an ActiveSync partnership with a Bluetooth-enabled computer by first setting up your computer, then setting up your HP iPAQ.
Using Bluetooth 3. Follow the connection wizard instructions. Note: Be sure the ActiveSync COM port setting on your HP iPAQ is the same as the COM port setting used for Bluetooth on your computer. 4. From the Bluetooth Browser screen, select the computer you want to synchronize with. Tap Next.
Using Bluetooth 5. Under Serial Port Selection, select the name of the serial port for the computer selected above, then tap Next > Finish. . Establishing a Serial Connection Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection just as you would a physical serial cable connection. You must configure the application that will use the connection to the correct serial port. To establish a serial connection: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon > Bluetooth > Manager. 2.
Using Bluetooth 1. From the Today screen, tap iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap New > Join a personal network > Next. 3. Follow the Connection Wizard instructions. Establishing a Cell Phone Partnership You can establish a partnership with a cell phone, then set up the Bluetooth services it offers. To establish a cell phone partnership: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap New > Connect to Internet via phone. 3.
Using Bluetooth 2. Tap New > Browse files on a remote device > Next. 3. Follow the connection wizard instructions. Note: The remote device must have Bluetooth turned on and set up to allow discovery before the connection can occur. Sending Files 1. Tap and hold the file transfer shortcut icon, and tap Connect. 2. Tap File > Send a File… 3. Locate the file(s) to send. 4. Tap the file(s) to send it. 5. Tap OK. Creating a Folder on a Remote Device 1.
Using Bluetooth 5. Tap OK. Deleting a File from a Remote Device 1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, and tap Connect. 2. Navigate to the file location on the remote device. 3. Tap the file. 4. Tap File > Delete. 5. Tap Yes to verify you want to delete the selected file. 6. Tap OK.
Using Bluetooth 2. From the Today screen, tap iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth Settings > Services tab. 3. Under Services, select Information Exchange. 4. Tap the Advanced... button. 5. Tap the My business card (vCard) icon. 6. Select your contact from the Contacts list. 7. Tap OK. Note: To create a new business card, tap the Contacts icon next to the vCard icon and create a new business card. Tap OK when you are finished. Sending Business Cards 1.
Using Bluetooth 3. Tap the Send icon. 4. Tap the device where you want to send your business card. 5. Tap OK. Note: Be sure the receiving device has been enabled to accept the transfer. Requesting Business Cards 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap Tools > Business Card Exchange. 3. Tap the Request icon. 4. Tap the device from which you want to request a business card. 5. Tap OK.
Using Bluetooth Exchanging Business Cards You can exchange business card information with another device. If available, the device’s information will be sent directly into your Contacts list in Pocket Outlook. To exchange business cards: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap Tools > Business Card Exchange. 3. Tap the Exchange icon. 4. Tap the device with which you want to exchange your business card. 5. Tap OK. Opening a Connection 1.
Using Bluetooth ■ Connection status ■ Length of connection ■ Signal strength To view the connection status: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap and hold an active connection icon or list name, and tap Status. 3. Tap OK. Closing a Connection 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap and hold the connection icon or list name. 3. Tap Disconnect from the menu. 4. Tap OK.
10 Managing the Battery Installing the Battery The HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion has a small internal backup battery that allows you to change the main battery without losing main memory data (user-installed programs and data) as long as it is replaced immediately. It is recommended that you fully charge the HP iPAQ battery before setting up the unit, and recharge regularly. Your HP iPAQ uses some power to maintain files in main memory and the clock.
Managing the Battery 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.
Managing the Battery 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot on the right side of the HP iPAQ with the connectors lined up on the upper right 1, and push the left side of the battery into place 2. Note: Ensure the large battery label is visible when the battery is installed. 3. Replace the cover by matching the tabs on the cover to the latches on the HP iPAQ, and snap into place.
Managing the Battery Ä CAUTION: The cover must be tightly latched in place for the HP iPAQ to operate. Note: If the battery is not fully charged, you must connect the AC adapter to the HP iPAQ to fully charge it before continuing. It takes about four hours to fully charge the battery.
Managing the Battery Removing the Battery 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. You do not need to reinstall applications and data installed in the iPAQ File Store folder because they are saved in nonvolatile memory.
Managing the Battery To charge the HP iPAQ using the AC adapter: 1. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet 1. 2. Insert the AC adapter plug into the charger adapter 2. 3. Insert the charger adapter into the bottom of the HP iPAQ 3. Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ or the AC adapter, check to be sure all connectors are properly aligned before connecting them. 4.
Managing the Battery Charging with the Desktop Cradle and AC Adapter Use the Desktop Cradle to: ■ Charge the HP iPAQ. ■ Synchronize the HP iPAQ with your computer. (For information on synchronizing, refer to Chapter 3, in section “Synchronizing with Your Computer.”) To charge the HP iPAQ using the desktop cradle: 1. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet 1 and connect the other end of the AC adapter to the AC connector on the desktop cradle 2. 2.
Managing the Battery Note: The amber charge light on the HP iPAQ blinks while the battery is recharging and turns solid (nonblinking) when the battery is fully charged.
Managing the Battery Changing the Backlight Settings To change the backlight settings in order to conserve more battery power: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Backlight. 2. Select the following backlight settings: ■ Brightness ■ Battery Power ■ External Power Battery Saving Tips: Set the backlight to go off quickly after you stop using your HP iPAQ. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight to get to these settings.
Managing the Battery 2. For WLAN Power Save mode, select: ■ OFF—No WLAN Power Save. Use only if the absolute highest WLAN throughput is required or if your network configuration does not support these modes. ■ Auto—Automatically switches between Power Save and no power save. ■ Extended—Uses the least battery power while maintaining a Wi-Fi connection. This mode significantly reduces the Wi-Fi data throughput. It is not recommended for large file transfers.
Managing the Battery 3. Tap OK. Note: If you disable the Auto Power On feature for the Application Buttons, the Power Button still turns on the unit. Once the unit is turned on, all buttons will function according to their programmed functions.
Managing the Battery Manually Monitoring the Battery To manually monitor the battery power: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Power icon. 2. Tap OK. Battery Saving Tip: Set your HP iPAQ to turn off automatically after you stop using it. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced tab. Tap the On battery power: checkbox, then tap the drop-down arrow to specify how long before your HP iPAQ turns itself off.
11 Expansion Cards You can expand the memory and connectivity of your HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion. Use optional expansion cards for: ■ Expanding the memory of your HP iPAQ ■ Viewing the content of memory cards (SD/MMC) Note: Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not included with your HP iPAQ. To locate information about expansion cards, visit the following HP web site: www.hp.
Expansion Cards Installing Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) Expansion Cards To install a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) card into the expansion slot on the HP iPAQ: 1. Locate the slot on the top of the HP iPAQ. 2. Remove the protective plastic card. 3. Insert the expansion card into the expansion slot and push the connection edge of the card firmly into the expansion slot. Note: If your expansion card is not recognized, follow the card manufacturer’s instructions to install it.
Expansion Cards Removing Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) Expansion Cards To remove an SD or MMC card from the expansion slot on the HP iPAQ: 1. Close all applications that are using the expansion card. 2. Remove a card from the Secure Digital expansion slot by slightly pushing down on the card 1 to unlock it. 3. When the card disengages and pops up 2, pull it from the expansion slot. Ä CAUTION: SD cards must first be unlocked before removal.
Expansion Cards Viewing the Content of Memory Cards Use File Explorer to view the files that are located on your optional SD or MMC card. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > File Explorer. 2. Tap the root directory of My Device, and select the Storage Card folder to see a list of files and folders.
12 Troubleshooting Use the following suggestions to troubleshoot problems with the HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion. 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. Common Problems Problem I cannot see anything on the screen. Solution • Be sure the HP iPAQ is powered on.
Troubleshooting Problem The backlight keeps turning off. Solution (Continued) • In Backlight Settings, increase the amount of time the backlight stays on if not in use. • Select the option to turn on the backlight when you touch the screen or push a button. I want to travel with my HP iPAQ. • Back up your information. • Take a copy of your backup with you on a SD memory card. • Disconnect all external devices. • Take the AC adapter and Charger adapter with you.
Troubleshooting Problem I cannot connect to a network. Solution (Continued) • Be sure you have added the necessary server information. • Be sure the network you are attempting to connect to is not busy. • If you are using an SDIO Ethernet card, be sure the proper drivers for your card are installed. • Be sure your user name and password are correct. • Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections and check your connection settings. Tap OK when you are finished to save your changes.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution (Continued) I cannot find the document or workbook I saved. Pocket Word and Excel recognize and display documents in only one folder below My Documents. For example, if you created another folder in the Personal folder in My Documents, the documents in that folder will not be shown. To find your document or workbook, tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. Open the folder you created, then tap the file you’re looking for.
Troubleshooting ActiveSync For more information on Microsoft ActiveSync, refer to Chapter 3, “Synchronizing with Your Computer.” Problem I cannot connect to my computer using the Desktop Cradle. Solution • Be sure you have installed Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or higher on your host computer before connecting your HP iPAQ to it. • Be sure your HP iPAQ is connected to the Desktop Cradle, and that the cradle is connected to your computer.
Troubleshooting Problem Microsoft ActiveSync cannot locate my HP iPAQ when I synchronize. Solution (Continued) • Be sure the device is on. • Be sure all cables are securely connected. • Remove your HP iPAQ from the Universal Desktop Cradle or disconnect it from the Autosync Cable, power on the unit by pressing the Power button, then put it back in the synchronization cradle or connect it to the cable. • Reset the device by using the stylus to lightly press the Reset button.
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards For more information on expansion cards, refer to Chapter 11, “Expansion Cards.” Problem I cannot get my HP iPAQ to recognize the expansion card. Solution • Be sure you have firmly pushed the expansion card down into the HP iPAQ. • Be sure you have inserted the appropriate card into the appropriate slot. • Be sure any third-party drivers are installed. I cannot insert my card. • Be sure the label is facing the front of the unit.
Troubleshooting Bluetooth For more information on Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 9, “Using Bluetooth.” Problem I cannot discover another device. Solution • Be sure Bluetooth is turned on. • Move closer to the device. • Be sure you have not limited your ability to see devices. • Be sure the device you are attempting to connect to is on and allows access to being discovered by other devices. I can see other devices, but I cannot connect or exchange data with them. • Be sure Bluetooth is turned on.
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN For more information on Wireless LAN, refer to Chapter 8, “Using Wi-Fi.” Problem I cannot connect to an access point. Solution • Be sure the WLAN is on. • Be sure the device identified the network you want to connect to. • Be sure you provided any necessary authentication keys if prompted by the system. • Be sure your HP iPAQ is within range of the access point.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution (Continued) I cannot connect It is likely that the network is a “hidden” or non-SSID broadcast network. You must know the network name (SSID) to be able to to an available connect. network that shows in the list of 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections networks without a > Advanced tab > Network Card. name. 2. Select Add New Settings. 3. Enter the network name (SSID). 4. Select the appropriate values in the Connects to: box. 5.
Troubleshooting Problem I cannot select the Media Control, Media Stream, or Media Copy mode from the main Launch page. The icons appear grayed out. Solution • The Media Control, Media Stream, and Media Copy icons will appear grayed out if your HP iPAQ is not connected to your Wi-Fi network, or you if don’t have the Mobile Media for PC components installed on your PCs, they are not running, or your PCs are turned off. One of the following suggestions may remedy your situation.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution (Continued) I cannot select the Media Control, Media Stream, or Media Copy mode from the main Launch page. The icons appear grayed out. (Continued) • In iPAQ Mobile Media, select a media mode that is available, tap on the Customize (Wrench) menu and select Refresh Servers and Player, and then return to the main iPAQ Mobile Media screen. One of my Media Servers or Media Players does not appear in the Media Server or Media Player list.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution When I select a particular digital media file I get an error message that says this file format is not supported. • The digital media formats are supported by your HP iPAQ either through iPAQ Mobile Media or through one of the other digital media applications pre-installed on your HP iPAQ. For specific information about the digital media formats, refer to the “How Do I Play Copyrighted Music and Video on My iPAQ?” section in the How Do I Guide...
Troubleshooting Problem Solution (Continued) In Local mode, I cannot find pictures I have taken with my integrated HP Photosmart Camera. • Pictures that you capture with your integrated HP Photosmart Camera are stored in My Documents\My Pictures folder. To access these photos with iPAQ Mobile Media, verify that your Storage Settings are set to look in the proper location on your HP iPAQ.
Troubleshooting Problem I cannot play digital music that I have purchased from an online music store. Solution (Continued) • Digital music that is purchased and downloaded from an online store is encoded with copy-protection. You cannot play digital music that has copy-protection in iPAQ Mobile Media. To play copy-protected music, you must use Window Media Player on your computer to transfer the music to your HP iPAQ and then use Windows Media Player on your HP iPAQ to play.
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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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. Japanese Notice Korean Notice European Regulatory Notice Radio product for indoor use in Home and Office environment operating in the 2.4 GHz band – Wireless LAN.
Declaration of Conformity This product complies with the following EU Directives: ■ Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC ■ EMC Directive 89/336/EEC ■ R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC CE Compliance of this equipment is valid only if powered with an HP-provided and CE marked AC adapter.
Notice for Use in France and Italy Italy: E’necessaria una concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso del prodotto. Verifici per favore con il proprio distributore o direttamente presso la Direzione Generale Pianificazione e Gestione Frequenze. License required for use. Verify with your dealer or directly with General Direction for Frequency Planning and Management (Direzione Generale Pianificazione e Gestione Frequenze). France: L'utilisation de cet equipement (2.
Ä CAUTION: Use only an HP approved battery for your iPAQ Pocket PC. Inserting a battery that does not comply with HP requirements might cause the Pocket PC to malfunction. Because of the type of battery used in your device, follow local regulations regarding the safe disposal of the battery. Your vendor can advise you on local regulations, and/or the existence of any battery disposal programs in operation.
Airline Travel Notice Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline. 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.
Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.
B Specifications System Specifications Note: Not all models described are available in all regions. 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. System Feature Description Processor Samsung 2440 Memory available to the User rx3700 series: 152 MB rx3417: 88 MB rx3415: 56 MB rx3115: 56MB SD I/O slot SD memory card support Display 3.
Specifications System Feature Description (Continued) Built-in Digital Camera HP Photosmart 1.2 megapixel camera w/4x digital zoom, 1280 x 960 pixel resolution, and self-portrait mirror. Captured image file format: JPEG. Motion JPEG, H.263 (rx3700 only), Video playback formats, MPEG1, MPEG4 (rx3700 only), and MotionJPEG. Infrared (IrDA) IrDA, data transfer up to 115.2 Kb per second AC Adapter Input voltage and current: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 0.
Specifications HP iPAQ rx3700 series US Metric Depth 0.64 in 16.3 mm Weight (including standard battery and stylus) 158 g 158 g HP iPAQ rx3400 and rx3100 series US Metric Length 4.5 in 114.3 mm Width 2.8 in 71.2 mm Depth 0.64 in 16.