7 Storage cards Your HP iPAQ supports microSD memory cards. Use optional storage cards for the following: ● Expanding the memory of your HP iPAQ ● Storing pictures, video clips, music, and programs NOTE: Storage cards are not included with your HP iPAQ, and must be purchased separately. For more information about storage cards, visit http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories. Insert a storage card To insert a storage card: 1. Remove the back cover of your HP iPAQ. (2) (1) 2.
3. Push the card into the slot until it locks in place. 4. Replace the back cover. If you have trouble inserting a storage card: ● Make sure you are not inserting the card at an angle. ● Make sure you insert the connection area (the metal area) first. Remove a storage card To remove a microSD storage card from the storage slot on the HP iPAQ: 1. Quit all programs that are using the storage card. 2. Press and hold (End key) to turn off your HP iPAQ. 3. Remove the back cover. 4.
5. Remove the storage card from the storage card slot. 6. Replace the back cover. View contents of a storage card Use File Explorer to view the files on your storage card. To view contents of a storage card: 1. Press Start > File Explorer. 2. Press Up, and then select the storage card folder to see a list of files and folders. If the HP iPAQ does not recognize your storage card: ● Install any drivers that came with the storage card.
8 Contacts Store details, such as the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of family and friends on your HP iPAQ. Access these details and also dial numbers using the Contacts program. Create a contact To create a contact: 1. On the Home screen, press the right softkey to open Contacts. 2. Press New and enter the contact information. 3. When finished, press Done. NOTE: If you have created a category filter for your contact that category is automatically assigned to the new contact.
Create and assign a category for a contact To create and assign a category: ▲ Open the required contact, press Menu > Edit > Categories, and then select the category to assign to the contact. NOTE: For a new item, create the item, and then select Categories. To create a new category, press New and assign a name to the category for a contact, task, or an appointment. The new category is assigned automatically to the item. Find a contact To find a contact: 1.
Add or remove a picture To add a picture to the contact information: 1. Select the contact to add a picture to. 2. Press Edit. 3. Select Picture. 4. Take one of the following actions: 5. ● Select the picture to add. ● Select Camera and take a picture, and then press Select to apply the picture to the contact or press Try Again to take another picture. Press Done. NOTE: To change the picture in Contacts use these same steps. To remove a picture from the contact information: 1.
To customize the contact list: 1. On the Home screen, press the right softkey to access Contacts. 2. In the contact list, take any of the following actions: ● To search for a contact by name, start typing the name on your HP iPAQ. ● To see a list of contacts by a specific name or company, press Menu > View By > Name or Company. ● To see a summary of information about a contact, select the contact. From there, you can also make a call or send a message.
9 Messaging Understand messages To send and receive e-mail messages from an e-mail account, you need to connect to the Internet or to your corporate network, depending on the account. You can send and receive messages in a variety of formats: ● Outlook® e-mail ● Internet e-mail through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) ● Text messages ● Multimedia messages You can also access e-mail from your workplace through a VPN connection. For more information, see Set up a VPN server connection on page 80.
3. Enter the text. 4. Press Send. Your mobile phone service provider provides the Text Message Service Center phone number. Text messaging should function correctly after you activate your account. To verify the number that is being used, or to change the Text Message Service Center phone number, press Start > Settings > Phone > Call Options > Text Message service center.
Set up e-mail accounts You need to set up an e-mail account on your HP iPAQ before you can send or receive e-mail messages. Obtain the settings required to configure your e-mail account from the Internet e-mail service provider's Web site. Also, obtain the required information to configure your work e-mail account using the exchange server. Set up e-mail using Exchange Server 1. Press Start > Messaging > Setup E-mail. 2. Enter your e-mail address in the E-mail address box, and then press Next. 3.
5. Select the Internet e-mail option from the Your e-mail provider list, and then press Next. 6. Enter your name and required account name, and then press Next. 7. Enter the incoming mail server name and select the required account type, either POP3 or IMAP4. 8. Specify the requested information over the next few screens, and then press Next to move to additional screens. Select the Advanced Server Settings link to configure the SSL information for the incoming and outgoing e-mail server. 9.
TIP: You can set up several e-mail accounts in addition to your Outlook e-mail account. However, you cannot add a new account while connected. Press Menu > Stop Send/Receive to disconnect. Change the e-mail download options You can customize the following download options for each e-mail account that you have with an ISP, or any account that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account). You can choose from these options: ● Whether messages are downloaded automatically.
Synchronize e-mail When you synchronize the Outlook e-mail on the computer with your device, this is what happens with your e-mail messages: ● Messages in the Inbox folder on your computer or Exchange Server are copied to the Inbox folder of the Outlook e-mail account on your device. ● Messages in the Outbox folder on your device are transferred to Exchange Server or Outlook and then sent from those programs.
e-mail server, and when you create new folders, or rename or delete folders when connected. You can also set different download options for each folder. Press and hold a shortcut key on the keyboard, from any folder, to perform certain tasks quickly. Key Task 0 List Shortcuts 1 Reply All 2 Reply 3 Mark Read/Unread 4 Flag 5 Move 6 Forward 7 Delete 8 Download Message 9 Send/Receive Compose and send e-mails To compose and send messages: 1.
Add an attachment to a message To add an attachment to a message: 1. In an open message, press Menu > Insert and select the item to attach: Picture, Voice Note, or File. 2. Select the file to attach or record a voice note. NOTE: Embedded files cannot be attached to messages. Receive attachments An attachment, sent with an e-mail message or downloaded from the server is displayed below the subject of the message.
If the server is running Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 or later, your meeting requests are automatically received in your Inbox. However, to receive meeting requests on Microsoft Exchange Server V5.5, do the following preparation: ● Ask your system administrator to activate Rich Text Format (RTF) and TNEF support for your account.
TIP: By default, messages you send are not saved on your device to help conserve memory. To keep copies of sent messages in the messaging list, press Menu > Tools > Options > Sending, and select the Save copies of sent items check box. If your account is an Outlook e-mail or IMAP4 account, you must also select the Sent Items folder for synchronization. To do this, press Start > Messaging > Outlook E-mail. Then press Menu > Folders. Highlight Sent Items, and press Menu > Manage Folders and then press Sync.
TIP: To delete a service, select the service and press Delete. When you synchronize your Outlook e-mail account, turn off any installed directory services by clearing the Check name against this server check box to avoid seeing error messages.
10 Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can display appointments for the day on the Home screen. ▲ To access Calendar, press Start > Calendar. TIP: You can also access Calendar by selecting an upcoming appointment or event from the Home screen. NOTE: The Calendar can be synchronized using ActiveSync or WMDC. For more Information, see Synchronization on page 81. Create a new appointment To create a new appointment: 1.
Set a default reminder for all new appointments To automatically turn on a reminder for all new appointments: 1. To access Calendar, press Start > Calendar. 2. Press Menu > Tools > Options. 3. Select the Set reminders. 4. Set the time for the reminder to alert you. 5. Press Done. Update an appointment To update an appointment on your calendar: 1. To access Calendar, press Start > Calendar. 2. Open the appointment to update, and then press Menu > Edit to make your changes. 3.
11 Tasks Tasks provides you with an easy way to create a to-do list. Categorize tasks, mark them as complete, when required, and configure tasks to remind you about upcoming appointments. Create a new task To create a new task: 1. Press Start > Tasks. 2. Press Menu > New Task. 3. Specify the options for the task. 4. Press Done. Create and assign a category to a task To create and assign a category: ▲ Open the required task and press Edit > Categories.
Mark a task as completed To mark a task as completed: 1. Press Start > Tasks. 2. Highlight the task to mark as completed. 3. Press Complete. NOTE: 60 To activate a completed task, highlight the task, and then press Activate.
12 Camera Your HP iPAQ has a 3.1 megapixel camera that you can use to take photos and record video clips. Use the camera Use the built-in digital camera on your HP iPAQ to capture photos. NOTE: For better stability while capturing photos, hold your HP iPAQ horizontally with the camera button pointing upwards. Capture photos Capture images and store them in your HP iPAQ or on a memory card: 1. Press the camera button on the right panel of your HP iPAQ, or press Start > Media > Pictures & Videos > Camera.
To change the file name prefix: 1. Press the camera button on the right panel of your HP iPAQ or press Start > Media > Pictures & Videos > Camera. 2. Press Menu > Options. 3. Edit the Filename prefix. Instant review displays the captured image. This helps you decide if the captured image is according to your requirement. Use this setting to determine how long the captured image is displayed. To change instant review settings: 1.
To change the contrast settings: 1. Press the camera button on the right panel of your HP iPAQ or press Start > Media > Pictures & Videos > Camera. 2. Press Menu > Settings, and then select Contrast. Select from the following contrast levels: ● −2 ● −1 ● 0 ● +1 ● +2 To change the sharpness settings: 1. Press the camera button on the right panel of your HP iPAQ or press Start > Media > Pictures & Videos > Camera. 2. Press Menu > Settings, and then select Sharpness.
● Shade ● Incandescent ● Fluorescent NOTE: You can select the White Balance according to the lighting conditions when taking a picture or video. The night mode setting improves the quality of photos captured at night or in darkness. To activate the night mode: 1. Press the camera button on the right panel of your HP iPAQ or press Start > Media > Pictures & Videos > Camera. 2. Press Menu, and then select Night Mode. To change the photo quality settings: 1.
To delete the captured images: 1. Press the camera button on the right panel of your HP iPAQ or press Start >Media > Pictures & Videos. 2. Select the image you want to delete. 3. Press Menu >Delete. Use the video recorder Use the built-in camcorder to record video clips. Record videos Use the built-in camcorder on your HP iPAQ to create short videos and share them with friends and family: 1.
Transfer images Transfer the photos and videos captured using your HP iPAQ to your e-mail account, another mobile device, or a computer. Use GPRS When the phone radio is turned on for the first time, the HP iPAQ DataConnect program detects the mobile phone service provider and automatically populates the Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) settings on the HP iPAQ. To transfer pictures using MMS: 1. Press Start > Messaging > Text Messages. 2. On the Text Messages screen, press Menu > New > MMS. 3.
13 Connections You can use your HP iPAQ to connect and exchange information with other handheld devices, computers, and other networks. You can connect using: ● Wi-Fi ● Bluetooth ● Phone NOTE: You can also use your HP iPAQ as a wireless modem. For more information, see Internet Sharing on page 90. Connect by pressing Start > Settings > Connections. Use Wireless Manager Use Wireless Manager to turn the wireless connections for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Phone on and off.
GPRS/EDGE The GPRS/EDGE technology enables the mobile phone network to be used for messaging or to access the corporate network or the World Wide Web. NOTE: EDGE enables faster data connections and is an enhanced version of GPRS. This means faster phone multimedia capabilities, such as sending and receiving SMS/MMS messages, and sharing video clips. Check with your service provider to see if they support the EDGE technology.
Alternatively, you can also follow the steps given below to add a new Internet connection: 1. Press Start > All Programs > Settings > Connections > GPRS. 2. Select New.... 3. Edit the following information: 4. a. In the Description box, enter a name for the settings. This name is for your reference. b. In the Connect to list, select The Internet. c. In the Access point box, enter an access point name of the server to which you are attempting to connect. d. Enter the user name and password. e.
3. Edit the following information: a. Enter a name for the settings in the Description box. This name is for your reference. b. In the Connect to list, select WAP Network. NOTE: In the Connect to list, select Secure WAP Network to connect to a secure WAP network. 4. c. In the Access point box, enter an access point name of the server to which you are attempting to connect. d. Enter the user name and password. e. From the Authentication Type list, select the type of authentication. f.
Term Definition Bonding (Pairing 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. Device address Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth device. Device discovery Location and recognition of another Bluetooth device. Device ID Name that a Bluetooth device provides when discovered by another device. Encryption Method of protecting data.
3. Press Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. Make sure that the device and computer are within close range. 4. When prompted, press Yes, if you want to set up a partnership. 5. On the computer, when prompted about a Bluetooth device attempting to connect with the computer, click To allow this connection. 6. When finished, press Menu > Disconnect to disconnect. For more information, see Synchronization on page 81.
3. If a passkey is requested, enter an alphanumeric passkey between 1 and 16 characters in Passcode box and press Next. Enter the same passkey in the device requesting the partnership. Using a passkey provides greater security. 4. Press Done. If you cannot discover another device, try the following remedies: ● Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. ● Move closer to the device. ● Make sure that the device you are attempting to connect is on and is visible to other devices.
Bluetooth device profiles The functions that Bluetooth supports are called services or profiles.
To end a Bluetooth connection: 1. Press the Wireless Manager link on the Home screen or press Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Press Menu > Turn Off Bluetooth. Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi feature in your HP iPAQ enables wireless Internet connectivity and is an effective replacement for cable based connections. Wi-Fi uses access points to transmit and receive data. Your HP iPAQ can connect to an 802.11b/g Wi-Fi or connect directly to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Use Wi-Fi to: ● Access the Internet.
Term Definition EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is an authentication protocol supporting various authentication methods, such as traditional passwords, token cards, digital certificates, etc. GTC Generic Token Card (GTC) carries user specific token cards for authentication. The main feature in GTC is digital certificate/token card-based authentication. WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) is used to secure Wi-Fi Connections and provides better security than WEP.
To automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Press the Wireless Manager link on the Home screen or press Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager > Wi-Fi. 2. After your HP iPAQ detects a Wi-Fi network, you are prompted to connect. Select the network to connect to and press Connect. Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network Manually configure a wireless network by specifying the required settings information. To manually connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1.
To end a Wi-Fi connection: 1. Press the Wireless Manager link on the Home screen or press Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Press Menu > Turn Off Wi-Fi. Configuring 802.1x authentication settings 802.1x authentication settings provide a method to protect the network behind the access point from intruders as well as provide for dynamic keys and strengthen Wi-Fi encryption. Before performing these steps, determine if authentication information is needed by contacting your network administrator.
Set up a WAP gateway To access Wireless Access Point (WAP) sites through Internet Explorer®, configure your device to use a WAP gateway. Before you begin, obtain the following information from your ISP or network administrator: ● User name ● Password ● ISP server phone number ● WAP gateway server IP ● Port number To set up a WAP gateway: 1. Press Start > Settings > Connections > Proxy > Menu > Add. 2. In the Type list, select WAP.
4. 5. Press Menu > Options to set up the dialing rules. Change the following settings: ● Redial attempts ● Idle disconnect after ● My desktop connects to Press Done. To add Work URL Exceptions: 1. Press Menu > Work URL Exceptions 2. On the Work URL Exceptions screen, press Menu > Add, and then enter the URL in the URL Pattern box. 3. Press Done twice. Set up a VPN server connection A VPN connection enables secure connectivity to your corporate network through the Internet.
