HP iPAQ 900 Series Product Guide
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Table of contents 1 Register your HP iPAQ 2 Box contents 3 Components Front panel components ....................................................................................................................... 3 Top panel components ......................................................................................................................... 4 Left and right side components ............................................................................................................
Protect your HP iPAQ with a password .............................................................................................. 18 Using device lock ............................................................................................................................... 19 Battery saving tips .............................................................................................................................. 19 6 Use your Business Messenger Use the Keyboard ...............................
Block calls ......................................................................................................... 30 Set up Voice mail or text messaging center number ......................................... 30 Change network settings .................................................................................................................... 31 Change phone network settings ........................................................................................
Options for camera and video recorder .............................................................................................. 43 Transfer images ................................................................................................................................. 44 Use GPRS ......................................................................................................................... 44 Use Bluetooth ...............................................................................
Compose and send messages .......................................................................................... 64 Reply or forward a message .............................................................................................. 65 Add an attachment to a message ...................................................................................... 65 Download messages .........................................................................................................
Access services ................................................................................................................. 79 Set a Bluetooth shared folder ............................................................................................ 80 Set up an incoming or outgoing Bluetooth COM port ........................................................ 80 GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA .........................................................................................................................
Assign a picture to the Today screen background ............................................ 95 Snapfish ............................................................................................................ 96 Enhance documents ......................................................................................... 96 Set the screen saver ......................................................................................... 96 Switch to camera application .........................................
Power ............................................................................................................................................... 112 Backlight ........................................................................................................................................... 112 18 Product specifications System specifications ....................................................................................................................... 114 Physical specifications ........
I am unable to make or receive calls. How do I fix this? .................................................................. 131 Why do my calls keep disconnecting? ............................................................................................. 132 I have trouble connecting to the Internet. What should I do? ........................................................... 132 I am unable to hear voices clearly. How do I resolve this? ..............................................................
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1 Register your HP iPAQ Please register your HP iPAQ with Hewlett-Packard to be able to perform the following tasks: ł Access support and services, and get the most out of your HP products. ł Manage your profile. ł Sign up for free support alerts, software updates, and personalized newsletters. Visit http://www.register.hp.com to register your HP iPAQ or update your mail or e-mail address after registration. You are required to enter your user ID and registration password to edit your profile online.
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3 Components Know the different components of your HP iPAQ. NOTE: Not all models or features are available in all countries/regions. Front panel components Component Description Function (1) Touch Screen Display Use to view the on-screen contents. Use the stylus to select items, navigate menus, change feature settings, and play games. (2) Right Softkey Press to launch Contacts from the Today screen. (3) End Key Press to end a phone call.
Component Description Function (12) Answer/Send Key Press to answer a call or to view the Dialer screen. (13) Left SoftKey Press to launch the Pocket Internet Explorer application from the Today screen.
Left and right side components Component Description Function (1) Scroll Wheel Use to navigate and scroll through items on the screen and confirm your selection. (2) ok Key Press to confirm your selection. (3) Camera Key Use to launch the camera and capture photos. (4) Mini-USB Connector Use to connect the mini-USB charging/synchronization cable. NOTE: (5) MicroSD Slot Insert a Micro Secure Digital (MicroSD) storage card with the label side up for data storage.
Back panel components Component Description Function (1) 3 Mega Pixel Camera Turn on the camera, frame the subject in the camera lens, and view it on your HP iPAQ screen before capturing the photo. (2) Wi-Fi Antenna Detects Wi-Fi signals. NOTE: This component will not be visible externally. (3) Speaker Use the speaker to listen to music or as a speakerphone to converse when driving or otherwise occupied. (4) Back Cover Remove to insert or remove the battery and/or the SIM card.
4 Set up your HP iPAQ Step 1: Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card 1. Slide the cover down and away from the HP iPAQ. 2. Align the SIM card over the SIM card slot.
3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. NOTE: If the battery is already installed, remove it before inserting the SIM card. The SIM card is provided by a mobile phone service provider. Also, make sure that the metal contacts are facing down and the notched corner is in the correct position. If the SIM card is not properly inserted in (No SIM card installed) icon will be displayed on the title bar located at the HP iPAQ, the the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Charge the battery CAUTION: To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ or the AC adapter, make sure all metal connectors are properly aligned before connecting. The battery provides power for your HP iPAQ to operate. Use the AC adapter that comes with your HP iPAQ to charge the device. It takes approximately 2-4 hours to fully charge the battery for the first time. Subsequent charging time might take longer. To charge the battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet. 2.
Find the serial and model number Locate the serial and model numbers before contacting HP Customer Support, particularly if you are calling for in-warranty support. View the serial and model number by tapping Start > HP Help and Support > Serial and Model Numbers. Alternatively, to locate the serial and model number: 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery from your HP iPAQ. 3. Locate the label containing the product ID and serial number on the HP iPAQ.
Icon Status Icon Status Roaming General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) available GPRS available in roaming GPRS connecting GPRS in use Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) available EDGE available in roaming EDGE connecting EDGE in use GSM service only Phone connection unavailable or network error Radio off 3G service available 3G connecting 3G in use High Speed Download Packet Access (HSDPA) service available HSDPA connecting HSDPA in use Alarm reminder TTY on Notification rece
5 Learn the basics Get started with your HP iPAQ by learning the basic functions such as knowing the Today screen, entering text, and synchronizing data. You can use the Getting Started application to learn to perform frequently used tasks. To open the application, tap Start > Programs > Getting Started, and then tap the task that you want to learn.
Text-Input Method Definition Letter Recognizer Write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation marks that are converted into typed text. Transcriber Write in cursive, print, or mixed handwriting (consisting of both cursive and print), and convert your writing into typed text. NOTE: This feature might not be available in all countries/ regions. TIP: Change the text-input method from within any program by tapping the arrow and selecting an input method.
To enter owner information: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Owner Information. 2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information. TIP: You can edit the owner information directly from the Today screen. To be able to do so, you need to select the Owner Information check box while customizing the Today screen. For more information, see The Today screen on page 12.
Change the power management settings To change the power management settings: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Power. 2. Tap Advanced and select the length of time the HP iPAQ stays on when using battery power or AC power. Customize screen settings You can customize your HP iPAQ screen settings. You can change the screen orientation, correct screen tap and alignment problems, soften the fonts, and adjust the text size. To change screen orientation: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Screen > General.
You can also increase or decrease the brightness of the backlight. To adjust the brightness of the backlight: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Backlight > Brightness. 2. Move the slider on the Backlight screen to set the required level of brightness. Install and remove programs You can install or remove programs on your HP iPAQ. To install programs: 1. Use the WMDC or ActiveSync (WMDC for Windows Vista and ActiveSync for Windows XP) to connect your HP iPAQ to your computer. 2.
To set time: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Clock & Alarms > Time. 2. Select Home to set the time zone, local time, and date when you are in your home country. Select Visiting to set these options while traveling. To set alarm: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Clock & Alarms > Alarms. 2. Tap to enter a name for the alarm. 3. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each required day. 4.
NOTE: To assign a category to a contact, the contact needs to be saved in the phone memory. ł For a new item in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, create the item, and then select Categories. 3. Select the required check box (Business, Holiday, Personal, or Seasonal) and then tap ok to assign the category. 4. Tap ok to return to the appointment, task, or contact. NOTE: To create a new category, tap New and assign a name to the category for a contact, task, or an appointment.
To disable password protection: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Lock. 2. Enter your password and then tap Unlock. 3. Clear the Prompt if device unused for check box. 4. Tap ok and then tap Yes. Using device lock The device lock feature allows you to lock your HP iPAQ to prevent any accidental key press when travelling. This feature allows you to quickly lock and unlock your HP iPAQ, from the Today screen, without a password.
To check the battery power, tap Start > Settings > System > Power or tap the Today screen. (Battery) icon on NOTE: In case of a battery drain out, you will lose any unsaved data on your HP iPAQ. Please ensure that your HP iPAQ is adequately charged at all times. WARNING! Removing the battery from your HP iPAQ before turning it off might corrupt data on your HP iPAQ.
6 Use your Business Messenger Use the Keyboard Answer/Send key Press the (Answer/Send) key to access the Dialer screen as well as make and receive calls. End key Press the (End) key to end a call and quit the Dialer screen. You can press this key to wake up your HP iPAQ from the suspend mode. Enter key Select an application and then press the (Enter) key to open an application on any screen. You can also make a call or move to the next line while entering text by pressing the (Enter) key.
Pressing a key allows you to enter the respective character. To enter characters in uppercase, press the (Shift) key, and then press the required alphabet key. Press the (Shift lock) icon to indicate that characters caps lock. The on-screen keyboard displays the will be entered in uppercase. Press the enter lowercase characters. (Shift) key twice to enable (Shift) key once to disable caps lock and toggle back to Some keys have characters marked as superscript.
Answer a call To answer a call, press the (Answer/Send) key. When you receive a call, you can answer or ignore the call. When the phone stops ringing, the caller might be sent to Voice mail, depending on the settings provided by your mobile phone service provider. (End) key. To ignore the call, tap Ignore on the Dialer screen or press the Call waiting Use call waiting to be notified of incoming calls when you are on another call. To turn on call waiting: 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Options… > Services.
To make calls from the contacts list: 1. From the Today screen, tap Contacts or press the right softkey. 2. Scroll to the contact name. 3. Scroll to the required number and press the a call. (Answer/Send) key or tap the contact twice to place 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's list to display the name.
To make a speed dial call: 1. Press the 2. Use the keyboard to press and hold the number you assigned as a speed dial entry. For two-digit speed dial numbers, press the first digit, release it, and then press and hold the second digit of the number. (Answer/Send) key. Voice mail To call Voice mail: 1. Press the 2. Use the keyboard to press and hold 1 to automatically call Voice mail. (Answer/Send) key. NOTE: You might need to set up the Voice mail shortcut.
Put a call on hold During a call, you can put the call on hold and dial another number or answer an incoming call. If you have more than one call on the line, you can switch between calls. ł To put a call on hold, tap Hold. ł To switch between calls, tap Swap. NOTE: The Swap feature is available only if a call has already been placed on hold. These buttons are available only on the Dialer screen. Make a conference call To make a conference call: 1. Press the 2.
Call history Manage calls using call history Call history provides the time and duration of all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, a summary of total calls, and provides easy access to notes taken during a call. (Answer/Send) key > Call History to view the history of all dialed and received calls. 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Filter and select a different view to change the call history view. NOTE: 3. Tap Menu > Call Timers… to view call durations. The All Calls timer cannot be reset.
To Say Read messages or e-mails Read Check Voice mail or call history Call voice mail/Call history View appointments to list the appointments for the day, next day, or the present week Schedule a call Schedule A Call To (Contact) to call a contact Create reminders or to record an audio note Reminder/Start recording Find a contact saved in the contact list Find followed by the name of the contact View the current time What time is it?
Change service settings Change phone service settings Once your phone service is set up through your mobile phone service provider, you can change service settings on your HP iPAQ. For example, you might want to block certain types of incoming and/or outgoing calls, forward incoming calls to a different phone number, be notified of incoming calls when you are already in a phone session, or let others know your identity when making calls. To change phone service settings: (Answer/Send) key. 1.
4. 5. Select the setting you require: ł Select Notify me to enable call waiting. ł Select Do not notify me to disable call waiting. Tap ok. Configure caller ID Configure caller ID to enable the telephone network to display your identity on the recipient's caller ID display. To configure caller ID: 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Options… > Services. 3. Tap Caller ID > Get Settings… 4. Select who do you want your identity displayed to and then tap ok. (Answer/Send) key.
Change network settings Change phone network settings In phone network settings, you can: ł View available wireless phone networks. ł Determine the order in which your phone accesses other phone networks (if the current one is unavailable). ł Specify whether you want to change networks manually or automatically. To change network settings: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > Network. 2. Select the network setting options you want to change.
Manually select a phone network Sometimes you might want to control costs by knowing when connectivity for your current, selected network is unavailable. To manually select a network: (Answer/Send) key. 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Options… > Network. 3. In the Network selection list, tap Manual. 4. Select the network you want to use, and then tap OK. 5. If your current network is unavailable, tap Select, and then manually select a different network.
NOTE: Your HP iPAQ might take several minutes, depending on the environment, to connect to the network for the first time when roaming in another country. To avoid problems once you are out of the country, follow these tips before you leave: ł Visit your mobile phone service provider's Web site to see if their service is available where you are traveling. ł Verify if your mobile phone account is set up for international roaming and if additional charges apply.
TTY audio adapter (part number: FA709BAC3), visit http://www.hp.com, and then go to Home and Home office > Handhelds & Calculators > iPAQ accessories. NOTE: As the HP iPAQ does not support internal Cellular Text Telephone Modem (CTM) conversion, the TTY device you use must contain CTM conversion, or you must use an external CTM adapter between the HP iPAQ and the TTY device.
Make a phone call using the TTY enabled HP iPAQ To make a phone call using the TTY enabled HP iPAQ: 1. Press the 2. Dial the phone number of the person you are trying to reach who also has a Tele-typewriter (TTY) device connected to his phone. If you are asked if you want to turn on the phone, tap Yes. NOTE: 3. (Answer/Send) key. Install a SIM card before making your first phone call. When the phone call is answered, start typing on the TTY keyboard.
Enable HAC support To enable HAC support: 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Options… > TTY. (Answer/Send) key to launch the Dialer screen. TIP: You can also enable HAC by tapping Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > TTY. 3. Select the HAC Mode check box. 4. Tap ok. Disable HAC support To disable HAC support: 1. Press the 2. Tap Menu > Options… > TTY. (Answer/Send) key to launch the Dialer screen. TIP: You can also disable HAC by tapping Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > TTY. 3.
NOTE: If you are recording in an open note, the are creating a stand-alone recording, the in the note list. (Voice Note) icon is displayed in the note. If you (Recorded Voice Note) icon is displayed next to the note You can also create a voice note using the HP Photosmart Mobile application and attach the note to a picture. Delete voice notes To delete a stand-alone recording voice note: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the note list, tap and hold the note. 3. Tap Delete.
To configure the phone broadcast channels: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > More. 2. Select the Cell Broadcast check box. 3. Tap Setting… 4. Tap Add…, and then enter the channel name and number. 5. Tap ok. Notes You can store information in the form of notes on your HP iPAQ. Write a note To write a note: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.
Perform a Hard Reset A hard reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data. A hard reset also resets all hardware registers. Be sure to save any unsaved data within a running application before performing a hard reset. NOTE: You can also use these steps to perform a soft reset. To perform a hard reset: 1. Locate the recessed Reset button at the top of your HP iPAQ. 2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. 3. Release the Reset button.
The HP iPAQ restarts and powers on. CAUTION: If you perform a factory reset, you will lose all the data stored on your HP iPAQ, except the data in iPAQ File Store.
7 Camera With the built-in 3 megapixel camera, you can record video clips, take pictures, view, and save them on your HP iPAQ. NOTE: The camera is not available on all models. Use the camera Use the built-in camera on your HP iPAQ to capture and view photos. Capture photos You can capture photos and store them in your HP iPAQ or storage card. NOTE: You cannot use the camera if the battery power is less than 20%. To capture photos: 1. Press the Camera key or tap Start > Programs > Camera. 2.
Basic settings You can set basic options for the camera. The settings on the Basic tab can be applied while taking photos and also while recording video clips. ł Enable Shutter Sound – Select this option to enable the shutter sound while clicking photos. ł Photo File Prefix – Specify a prefix name for the photos you click. ł Video File Prefix – Specify a prefix name for the video clips you record. ł Save file to – Specify a location on your HP iPAQ where you want to store your images and videos.
Video recorder Record videos You can use the built-in camcorder on your HP iPAQ to create short videos and share them with your friends and family. To record videos: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Camera. 2. Tap 3. Press the Camera key to start recording. Press the Camera key again to stop recording. (Video) icon to go into the video mode. Video settings To configure settings for recording videos: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Camera. 2. Tap the 3. Tap the Video tab. 4.
Icon Description Settings – Tap to change the settings. Zoom – Move the slider to zoom out or zoom in. NOTE: You need to tap the screen while capturing photos to view the Zoom slider. You will not be able to use these keys to zoom in or out when the camera is used with 3M resolution. Brightness – Move the slider to adjust the brightness. NOTE: You need to tap the screen while capturing photos to view the Brightness slider. Panorama – This icon is displayed while capturing panorama photos.
Use Bluetooth You can do the following to transfer images from your HP iPAQ to other devices: To transfer images using Bluetooth: 1. Tap Start > HP Photosmart Mobile. 2. Scroll and select a picture. 3. Tap View. 4. Tap Menu > Send… > Bluetooth. 5. Tap Next. 6. Select the device and tap Tap to send. NOTE: Your Bluetooth connection should be switched on to transfer images.
8 Storage cards Use storage cards Use optional storage cards for: ł Expanding the memory of your HP iPAQ ł Storing pictures, video clips, music, and applications 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: 46 1. Open the cover protecting the storage card slot. 2.
3. Push the card in the slot to lock it in place. 4. Close the cover protecting the storage card slot. If you have trouble inserting a storage card, try the following: ł Make sure you are not inserting the card at an angle. ł Make sure you are inserting the metal area first and it should face the rear of the HP iPAQ. Remove a storage card To remove a MicroSD storage card from the storage slot on the HP iPAQ: 1. Close all programs that are using the storage card. 2.
4. Push the card in the slot to unlock the card. 5. Remove the storage card from the storage card slot. 6. Close the cover protecting the storage card slot. View contents of a storage card Use File Explorer to view the files that are located on your optional storage card. To view contents of a storage card: 48 1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. 2. Tap 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, try the following: ł Install any drivers that came with the storage card. ł Reset the HP iPAQ by using the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. NOTE: Make sure that you save your data before you reset.
9 Synchronization Synchronization software If your computer is running Windows XP or an earlier version, synchronization settings are managed through Microsoft ActiveSync. Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 is available on the Getting Started CD. You can also visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile for more information or to download Microsoft ActiveSync. If your computer is running Windows Vista, synchronization settings are managed through Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC). WMDC 6.
5. Double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device and select the files to be copied to or from your computer. 6. Open Windows Explorer on your computer and locate the files to be copied to or from your HP iPAQ. 7. Drag and drop the files between your HP iPAQ and the computer. ActiveSync converts the files so that they can be used by the Office Mobile programs, if necessary. NOTE: You cannot copy preinstalled files or system files. To copy files using WMDC: 1.
To Do this Reduce network connection or data transfer costs Increase the time between scheduled synchronizations, or synchronize manually. Check the details of your rate plan. Extend battery life Schedule synchronization less frequently or synchronize manually. Keep your information up to date During periods of high mail volume, schedule synchronization at regular but frequent intervals. During periods of low mail volume, schedule synchronization as items arrive.
Following is a list of troubleshooting tips if you experience difficulty while synchronizing your HP iPAQ and computer. Try the following solutions to troubleshoot any synchronization issues: ł Check the OS on your computer before you begin synchronizing information between your HP iPAQ and computer. The synchronization method varies depending on the OS running on the computer. If your computer is running Windows XP or an earlier version, synchronization settings are managed through Microsoft ActiveSync.
After trying the above solutions if you still do not have any success in solving your connection problem, perform a hard reset on your HP iPAQ using the HP iPAQ Setup Assistant. You can reinstall your applications on your HP iPAQ after the hard or clean reset is complete by using ActiveSync on your computer. After your HP iPAQ is synchronized properly, go to ActiveSync on your computer and select Tools > Add/Remove Programs, and then select any programs you want to reinstall.
10 Tasks The tasks application provides you with an easy way to create a to-do list. You can categorize tasks and mark them as complete, when required. You can also configure tasks to remind you about upcoming appointments. Create a new task To create a new task: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. 2. Tap Menu > New Task. NOTE: You can also tap Tap here to add a new task and enter a description for the task to quickly create a new task. 3. Enter the required fields for the task, and then tap ok.
To enable display of tasks on the Today screen: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Today. 2. Tap Items, and then select the Tasks check box. 3. Tap Tasks to access options, then tap Options… 4. Under Display number of, select the type of tasks to appear on the Today screen. 5. In the Category list, select whether to display only tasks assigned to a specific category only if categories have been assigned or to display all tasks. Mark a task as completed To mark a task as completed: 1.
11 Messaging Understand messages To send and receive e-mail messages for an e-mail account, you need to connect to the Internet or your corporate network, depending on the account. You can send and receive: ł Outlook e-mail ł Internet e-mail through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) ł Text/MMS messages You can also access e-mail from work using a VPN connection.
ł If you use a POP3 account and move your e-mail messages to a folder you created, the link between the messages on the HP iPAQ and their copies on the e-mail server breaks. When you connect, the e-mail server detects that the messages are missing from the Inbox folder on the HP iPAQ and deletes them from the e-mail server. This prevents having duplicate copies of a message, but it also means that you no longer have access to messages.
NOTE: Select This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection check box to ensure you always send e-mail from this account using an SSL connection. 10. Enter the User name, Password, and Domain. 11. Tap Next. 12. Select the check box for the items you want to synchronize, and tap Finish.
Setting Description Incoming mail server Enter the name of your e-mail server (POP3 or IMAP4). Outgoing mail server Enter the name of your outgoing e-mail server (SMTP). Require SSL for Incoming e-mail Select this to ensure you always receive e-mail from this account using an SSL connection. This enables you to receive personal information more securely. Note that if you select this and your ISP does not support an SSL connection, you might not be able to receive e-mail.
To change the e-mail download options for Outlook e-mail account: 1. Press the (Messaging) key > Menu > Options. 2. Tap and select Outlook E-mail account. 3. Tap Next. 4. Enter your changes over the next few screens, and then tap Finish. TIP: To send and receive messages automatically, tap Connect, check for messages and enter a time interval. Connecting automatically might result in higher connection charges. In addition, it consumes excessive battery capacity and reduces the stand-by time.
When the phone radio is turned on for the first time, the HP iPAQ DataConnect application detects the mobile phone service provider and automatically populates the MMS settings on the HP iPAQ. (Messaging) key, then tapping Alternately, you can access some MMS settings by pressing the Text/MMS Messages > Menu > MMS Options… It is not recommended to change the MMS settings provided by your mobile phone service provider unless they request the change.
Receive attachments An attachment sent with an e-mail message or downloaded from the server is displayed below the subject of the message. Tapping the attachment opens the attachment if it has been fully downloaded or marks it for download the next time you send and receive e-mail. You can also download attachments automatically with your messages if you have an Outlook e-mail or IMAP4 e-mail account. If you have an Outlook e-mail account, do the following on your computer: 1.
After you are set up to receive meeting requests, do the following: 1. Open the meeting request. 2. Tap Accept, or Menu > Tentative, or Menu > Decline. If you want, you can also include a message with the response. The response will be sent the next time that you synchronize or connect to your e-mail server, and your HP iPAQ's calendar will be updated. Create or change a signature To create or change a signature: 1. Press the (Messaging) key, to open the messaging application. 2.
Reply or forward a message To reply or forward a message: 1. Tap on the message to open it, and then tap Menu > Reply > Reply, Reply All, or Forward. 2. Enter your response. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu > My Text and tap the required message. 3. To check the spelling, tap Menu > Spell Check. 4. Tap Send. Add an attachment to a message To add an attachment to a message: 1. In an open message, tap Menu > Insert and tap the item you want to attach: Picture, Voice Note, or File. 2.
TIP: To read the entire message, tap Menu > Download Message while in the message window. If you are in the message list, tap and hold the message, and then tap Menu > Download Message. The message will download the next time you send and receive e-mail. This will also download message attachments if you have selected those options while setting up your e-mail account. The size column in the message list displays the local size and server size of a message.
12 Calendar Access calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can display appointments for the day on the Today screen. To access Calendar, press the screen. (Calendar) key or tap the (Calendar) icon on the Today Change the display of the work week You can customize your calendar for a work week to start on Sunday or Monday. You can schedule your calendar for a five to seven-day week. To change the display of the work week: 1. 2. 3.
Create an appointment To create an appointment on your calendar: 1. To access Calendar, press the screen. (Calendar) key or tap the 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment to create an appointment. 3. Enter the required fields for the task, and then tap ok. (Calendar) icon on the Today Update an appointment To update an appointment on your calendar: 1. To access Calendar, press the screen. (Calendar) key or tap the (Calendar) icon on the Today 2.
13 Contacts Create a contact To create a contact: 1. On the Today screen, tap Contacts or press the right softkey. 2. Tap New and enter the contact information in Outlook Contact or SIM Contact. 3. When finished, tap ok. NOTE: If your contact list has been filtered by a category when you create a contact, that category is automatically assigned to the new contact.
3. Tap Copy Contact. 4. Tap the copy of the contact. 5. Tap Menu > Edit. 6. Change the contact information as needed and tap ok. NOTE: The displayed category is automatically assigned to the new contact. Find a contact To find a contact: 1. On the Today screen, tap Contacts or press the right softkey. 2. If you are not in Name view, tap Menu > View By > Name. 3. Do one of the following: ł Begin entering a name or phone number in the provided text box until the contact you want is displayed.
4. Enter your message. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu > My Text and tap the required message. NOTE: To enter symbols, tap Shift using the on-screen keyboard. 5. To check the spelling, tap Menu > Spell Check. 6. Tap Send. If you are sending a text message and want to know if it was received, before sending the message, tap Menu > Message Options… Select the Request message delivery notification check box. Add and remove a picture To add a picture to the contact information: 1.
NOTE: To display a greater number of contacts on the screen, tap Menu > Options…, select the Show contact names only check box, and clear the Show alphabetical index check box.
14 Connections You can use your HP iPAQ to connect and exchange information with other handheld devices, computer, and other networks. You can connect using: ł Wi-Fi ł Bluetooth ł GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA/WCDMA You can connect by tapping Start > Settings > Connections. Use Wireless Manager Using Wireless Manager, you can easily turn on/off the functions of a Wi-Fi connection, a Bluetooth connection, and Phone features.
With Wi-Fi, you can: ł Access the Internet. ł Send and receive e-mail. ł Access corporate network information. ł Use VPNs for secure remote access. ł Use hotspots for wireless connectivity. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. NOTE: Using dial-up or wireless networks to access a corporate network, e-mail, or other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth devices might require separate hardware along with a Wi-Fi infrastructure and a service contract.
To automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager > Wi-Fi. 2. Once your HP iPAQ detects a Wi-Fi network, you are asked to choose if you want to connect. Select the network you want to connect to and tap Connect. Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network You can manually configure a wireless network by entering the required settings information. To manually connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. 2.
3. In the Configure Wireless Networks box, select the Wi-Fi network you want to delete. 4. Tap Menu > Remove Settings. Bluetooth Bluetooth terms It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use Bluetooth technology. Term Definition Authentication Verification of a numeric passkey before a connection or activity can be completed. Authorization Approval of a connection, access, or activity before it can be completed.
To connect to a computer via Bluetooth using ActiveSync: 1. Follow the instructions in synchronization software help on the computer for configuring Bluetooth on your computer to support ActiveSync. 2. On your HP iPAQ, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 3. Tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. Make sure the HP iPAQ and computer are within close range. 4.
To end a Bluetooth partnership: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Tap and hold the partnership you want to end. 3. Tap Delete. To accept a Bluetooth partnership: 1. Make sure that your HP iPAQ is discoverable and placed within close range with the pairing device. ł Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth > Mode. ł Select the Make this device visible to other devices check box. 2.
5. On your HP iPAQ, tap Accept to complete the connection, if you are asked to do so. 6. On your computer, a user name and password screen is displayed. Contact your mobile phone service provider to obtain the appropriate username and password. 7. Enter *99 in the dial field and tap Talk. NOTE: The computer initially indicates that your HP iPAQ is dialing. After a short period of time, it displays the network is verifying the username and password.
3. Configure the service you want to enable using the options displayed on the different tabs. 4. Tap ok. Set a Bluetooth shared folder You can determine the folder that other devices access when they connect to your HP iPAQ. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager. 2. Tap Menu > Bluetooth Settings. 3. Tap File Transfer. 4. Enter the folder name where you would like to save the transferred files in the Root directory box. 5. Tap ok.
