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5 Get started with your HP iPAQ

Learn about the Today screen and the Getting Started program.

The Today screen

The Today screen is your base to check for date and time, upcoming appointments, missed calls and

numbers, and unread e-mail and text messages. Connectivity icons, a volume indicator, and the battery

charge are displayed at the top of the Today screen.

You can view and access the following features and information from the Today screen:

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Date and Time – View the current date and time. Tap to access the clock and alarm settings. For

more information, see

Set alarms and clocks on page 27.

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Owner Information – View your information stored on your HP iPAQ. Tap to edit the information.

For more information, see

Specify owner information on page 22.

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Calendar – View upcoming appointments. Tap to launch the Calendar program. For more

information, see

Calendar on page 57.

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Messaging – View number of new e-mail messages received. Tap to launch the e-mail program.

For more information see

Messaging on page 45.

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Getting Started – Tap to learn how to perform frequently used tasks and to set up your HP iPAQ.

For more information, see

Launch Getting Started on page 15.

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Tasks – View scheduled tasks. Tap to launch the Tasks program. For more information, see

Tasks

on page 59.

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Wireless Manager – View the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth status. Tap to launch Wireless Manager. For

more information, see

Use Wireless Manager on page 70.

To customize the Today screen:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Today.

2. On the Appearance tab, select the required theme for the background of the Today screen.

3. On the Items tab, select the items to display on the Today screen.

4. Tap ok.

TIP: To move the order in which the items appear, tap an item to select it, and then tap Move Up or

Move Down.

Launch Getting Started

Use Getting Started to learn how to complete tasks and to set-up your HP iPAQ. To launch the program,

tap Getting Started on the Today screen or tap Start > Programs > Getting Started. Tap the task

that you want to learn about.

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Summary of content (26 pages)

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5 Get started with your HP iPAQ Learn about the Today screen and the Getting Started program. The Today screen The Today screen is your base to check for date and time, upcoming appointments, missed calls and numbers, and unread e-mail and text messages. Connectivity icons, a volume indicator, and the battery charge are displayed at the top of the Today screen. You can view and access the following features and information from the Today screen: ● Date and Time – View the current date and time.
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Status icons Your HP iPAQ displays status icons on the screen. The following table shows the common status indicators and what they mean.
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TIP: Tap to display the online keyboard. Tap a text box and tap the letters on the keyboard to enter text. Change the text input method to suit your requirements. For more information, see Use the on-screen keyboard on page 19. When you start your HP iPAQ for the first time you need to configure the HP iPAQ settings. Use the stylus to tap and enter the required settings. The settings also prompt you to align the screen for screen taps. Follow the on-screen instruction to align the screen.
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Answer/Send key Press the (Answer/Send) key to access the Dialer screen as well as make and receive calls. You can also use this key to access the recent-call log. End/Power key Press the (End/Power) key to end a call and the Dialer screen. Press and hold for 1 second to put (End/Power) your device in suspend mode or activate it from the suspend mode. Press and hold the key for about 5 seconds to turn your HP iPAQ on or off. Windows key Touch the (Windows) key to access the Start menu.
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Shift key Press this key to enter the associated character. To enter characters in uppercase, press the (Shift) (Shift) key twice to turn on key, and then press the appropriate keyboard alphabet key. Press the (Shift lock) icon to indicate that characters caps lock. The on-screen keyboard indicator displays the will appear in uppercase. Press the (Shift) key once to disable caps lock and toggle to enter lowercase characters. Function key Some keys have characters marked as superscript.
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Label Description ABC Press a text-entry key on the keyboard to enter the character you want. 123 Enter numbers and symbols using this mode. Know your device View your HP iPAQ to find the serial number and operating system information. Launch and use the different programs installed on your HP iPAQ to increase your productivity and help you with your day-to-day tasks. Find information about your HP iPAQ You can use your HP iPAQ to retrieve its own serial number and model number.
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2. Remove the battery. 3. Locate the label affixed to the back of your HP iPAQ under the battery. This label shows the product ID and serial number. To get detailed information about your HP iPAQ: ▲ Tap Start > Settings > System > About. Important device information, including the type of processor and the amount of memory installed, is displayed on the screen. Access programs You do not need to exit a program to open another.
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Create a device name Use the device name to identify your HP iPAQ in the following situations: ● When synchronizing with a computer ● When connecting to a network ● To identify your device during Bluetooth pairing (discoverable) NOTE: If you synchronize multiple devices with the same computer, create a unique name for each device. To change the device name: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > About > Device ID. 2. Enter a name for the device.
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Adjust the volume settings Adjust the HP iPAQ sound volume. Increase or decrease the ringer volume and the clicking sound you hear when you select program names and menu options. To adjust the volume: (Speaker) icon at the top of the screen. 1. Tap the 2. Move the system volume slider on the screen using the stylus or the Volume up/down key of your HP iPAQ to establish the volume level. 3. To mute system sounds, tap Off.
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▲ Slide the ringer/sound switch towards the right for the vibrate mode. To disable the vibrate mode: ▲ Slide the ringer/sound switch towards the left for the normal mode. Customize screen settings You can customize your HP iPAQ screen settings. Change the screen orientation, correct screen tap and alignment problems, soften the fonts, and adjust the text size to suit your requirements. NOTE: Your screen orientation automatically switches to the landscape view when you slide out the keyboard.
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To adjust text size: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Screen > Text Size. 2. Move the slider on the screen to set the required text size. 3. Tap ok. Change the power management settings Use Power to view the amount of battery power remaining. The Power program also enables you to set the standby period, duration for turning off, and USB charging speed for your HP iPAQ. To change power settings: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Power. 2.
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To turn on the key light: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Backlight > Advanced. 2. Select the Turn on key light for when a key is pressed check box. 3. Select an option from the drop-down list. 4. Tap ok. Connect to a computer Connect your HP iPAQ to your computer and perform basic functions, such as copying files between your HP iPAQ and your computer. Perform advanced functions, such as using your HP iPAQ as a modem or synchronizing your HP iPAQ with your computer.
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If programs are lost from your HP iPAQ for any reason, most of them can be re-installed using the synchronization software. On your computer, open the synchronization software, click Tools > Add/ Remove Programs. Select the program to be added and click OK. Look at the screen of your HP iPAQ to see if any further steps are necessary to complete the program installation. Set alarms and clocks You can change time and set alarms on your HP iPAQ. To set the time: 1.
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NOTE: button. The shortcut key is set to open Messaging by default. You can also customize the Camera To customize the shortcut key: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Buttons > Program Buttons. 2. Select a program from the Assign a program drop-down list. 3. Tap ok. Adjust the speed for scrolling through items in a list To change the speed at which scrolling occurs: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Buttons > Up/Down Control. 2.
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3. Clear the Prompt if device unused for check box. 4. Tap ok and then tap Yes. Use HP iPAQ Key Guard The Key Guard program deactivates your HP iPAQ keys and touch screen to prevent accidental activation of the HP iPAQ or any of its functions. When the display turns off or times-out as per the backlight settings, this feature automatically locks your HP iPAQ. To set the backlight time-out, see Adjust the brightness settings on page 25.
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Battery-saving tips Adjust the settings on your HP iPAQ to suit your needs and also help the device retain and increase the battery's charge-retention capacity. Here are some recommendations to conserve battery life: ● Connect to AC power – Leave your HP iPAQ connected to AC power at all possible times when not using it. HP also offers a variety of accessories to keep your HP iPAQ charged when you are out of the office for extended time periods.
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WARNING! Removing the battery from your HP iPAQ before turning it off might corrupt data on your HP iPAQ. Power Save Mode Activating the Power Save Mode helps conserve your HP iPAQ battery power until the next charging cycle. The Power Save Mode will become active when the battery reaches 25% of the full charge level and a warning is displayed on the screen.
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6 Use your HP iPAQ You can use your HP iPAQ to make and answer calls. You can also make conference calls and dial international numbers. In addition, you can make data calls, forward calls, and check or modify the network and channel settings. Check connection and signal strength When you slide your SIM card into your HP iPAQ and turn it on, your unit automatically connects to your service provider's network. The (Signal strength) icon indicates that you are connected.
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Make a call from Contacts To make calls from the contacts list: 1. Tap Start > Contacts. 2. Scroll to the contact name. 3. Scroll to the number and press the (Answer/Send) key or tap the contact twice to place a call. TIP: If you have a long list of contacts, enter the first few letters of a contact's name. Your HP iPAQ searches the entire contact list to display the name. You can also tap the letter groups at the top of the contact list to see the contacts in that letter group.
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To use call waiting: 1. Press the 2. Press the (Answer/Send) key to answer the incoming call or tap Ignore if you do not want to answer the call. 3. Tap Swap to switch between the calls. (Answer/Send) key to move the current phone call to call waiting. Make emergency calls You can make calls to emergency service numbers, even if you have locked the SIM card and/or the HP iPAQ. Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, which you can call under any circumstance.
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Use Voice mail You can divert a caller to your voice mail when you are busy on another call or you are unable to accept calls. The caller can then store a message for you that you can retrieve and listen to later. To call Voice mail: (Answer/Send) key. 1. Press the 2. Using the keyboard, press and hold 1 to automatically call Voice mail. NOTE: You might need to contact your service provider to activate and set up Voice mail.
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Make a conference call To make a conference call: 1. Press the 2. Use the Dialer screen to dial the required number. 3. Tap Talk. 4. When you are connected, tap Hold. 5. Dial the second number, and then tap Talk. 6. When you are connected, tap Menu > Conference. (Answer/Send) key. NOTE: To add more parties to the conference call, dial each number, connect, and then tap Menu > Conference.
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To change the SIM PIN: 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Options… 3. Under Security, tap Change PIN. 4. Enter your old PIN. 5. Tap Enter. 6. Enter and confirm your new PIN. 7. Tap ok. NOTE: box. (Answer/Send) key. To enter a PIN before you use the phone, select the Require PIN when phone is used check Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without entering a PIN. If you forget or enter an incorrect PIN three times in a row, the SIM will be locked.
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5. Enter the phone number that is to receive the forwarded calls. You can forward all incoming calls or set numbers for the following: ● No answer – phone cannot be answered. NOTE: 6. Select a time duration from the Forward after list. ● Unavailable – phone is off. ● Busy – line is busy. Tap ok. Call waiting You can enable or disable call waiting to be notified of incoming calls when you are on another call. To set call waiting: 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Options… > Services. 3.
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Set up Voice mail or text messaging center number To use Voice mail or send text messages (SMS), enter the correct Voice mail or text message phone number in phone settings. NOTE: Sending text messages is not included in all network service plans. Ask your service provider if your plan includes this service. To set up Voice mail or text messaging center number: 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Options… > Services. 3. Tap Voice Mail and Text Messages > Get Settings… 4.
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NOTE: 40 In the Selected items list tap and hold a channel name to edit or delete it.