User’s Guide HP iPAQ rz1700 series Document Part Number: 366075-001 May 2004
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Contents 1 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Identifying Product Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Front and Top Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Back and Bottom Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Aligning the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Adjusting Text Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3 Managing the Battery Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Checking the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Battery Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 4 Using the Screen Using the HP Launch Screen (Select Models Only) . . . . Using the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation Bar and Taskbar . . . . . .
Contents Adjusting Word Suggestion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the On-screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Microsoft Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writing and Drawing on the Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Converting Writing to Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4 Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5 Equipment Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5 Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Congratulations on purchasing your HP iPAQ. Use this guide to learn about the device functionality. You can find detailed information in the Help files on your HP iPAQ. To access Help, from the Today screen, tap Start > Help, and select a topic. In addition, Microsoft Pocket PC Basics provides instructions on operating the HP iPAQ. To locate Pocket PC Basics, from the Today screen, tap Start > Help > Pocket PC Basics.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Identifying Product Components Front and Top Views Microphone Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) Expansion Slot Infrared Port Power Button HP Profiles* Notification/Charge Indicator Stylus QVGA Color Display Calendar Windows Media* Today Screen Landscape/Portrait* Contacts HP Image Zone* Messaging Record* 5-Way Navigation Button * To access this function, press and hold for two seconds.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Component Description Notification/Charge Indicator Amber or green indicator. Indicates battery charge status and message status. Amber flash = charging Amber solid = charged Green flash = one or more notification events have occurred LED off = not charging and no notification events Note: When notification event occurs during battery charging, the LED changes to green and remains green until the message has been cleared or times out. Microphone Record voice or sounds.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Back and Bottom Views Headphone Jack Speaker Reset Button Universal Sync Connector Component Description Headphone Jack 3.5 mm stereo audio jack for listening to audio media. Speaker Lets you listen to audio media. Reset Button Press in with stylus to reset the device. See “Resetting the HP iPAQ” later in this chapter. Universal Sync Connector Lets you synchronize with another computer/recharge the battery.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Using the Stylus You can use the stylus three ways: Tap—Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item. Lift the stylus after you tap an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse on your computer. Drag—Place the point of the stylus on the screen and drag an item across the screen without lifting the stylus until you have completed the selection. Dragging is equivalent to dragging with the left mouse button pressed on your computer.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Adjusting Text Size How much information you see on the screen depends on the text size. 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Screen > Text Size tab. 2. Drag the slider to the desired text size; then tap OK. Changing the Screen from Portrait to Landscape Mode To select Portrait or Landscape screen orientation: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Screen. 2. Tap Portrait, Landscape (right-handed), or Landscape (left-handed). 3. Tap OK.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ 1. Tap either Home or Visiting. 2. Tap the time-zone down arrow, and select the appropriate time zone from the dropdown list. 3. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, and use the Up and Down arrows to adjust the time. 4. Tap AM or PM. 5. Tap OK. 6. Tap Yes to save the time. Setting the Date 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms. 2. Tap the down arrow by the date. 3. Tap the left or right arrow to select month and year. 4. Tap a day. 5. Tap OK. 6.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ 2. Tap an alarm. 3. Tap the Description field and type a name for the alarm. 4. Tap the day of the week. 5. Tap the time. This opens the clock popup. You can use the Up and Down arrows to select hours, minutes, seconds and AM or PM. Or, tap and drag the hands of the clock to set the time; then tap OK. 6. Tap the Alarms button; then tap the dropdown list to see various types of alarms, and select their characteristics. 7. Tap OK.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Resetting the HP iPAQ Performing a Soft (“Normal”) Reset A soft reset does not erase any applications or saved data, but be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a soft reset since any unsaved data will be lost. Perform a soft reset when: ■ You want to stop all running applications. ■ After installing a new application. ■ If your HP iPAQ stops responding. To perform a soft reset: 1. Locate the Reset button. 2. Use the stylus to briefly press the Reset button.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Performing a Hard (“Full”) Reset Perform a hard reset when you want to clear all settings, applications, and data from RAM (Random Access Memory, where data and applications you have loaded are stored). If the battery installed in your HP iPAQ discharges completely, your HP iPAQ will operate as if a hard reset had been performed once the battery has been recharged.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Note: Verify the full reset by pressing the Power button. When the HP iPAQ has been fully reset, it does not power on until the battery is reactivated. 2. A hard reset deactivates the battery. The Power button does not function until the battery is reactivated. To reactivate the battery: ❏ Connect the AC Adapter to the HP iPAQ to charge the device. Or: ❏ User’s Guide Briefly press the Reset button with the stylus.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Caring for Your Device To protect the screen of your HP iPAQ from damage, observe the following practices: Ä ■ Never tap or write on the screen with any device other than the stylus that comes with the HP iPAQ or an approved replacement. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras at www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories. ■ When transporting your HP iPAQ in a purse, pocket, briefcase, etc., ensure that the device does not get compressed, bent, dropped, hit, or sat on.
2 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: 1. Insert the round connector on the AC Adapter cable into the connector on the sync cable. 2.
Synchronizing with Your Computer Note: The HP iPAQ supports a serial connection. However, to synchronize via a serial connection, you must use a serial sync cable (sold separately.) 5. The Setup Wizard detects the programs on your computer, and guides you step-by-step so you can install ActiveSync on your computer and other optional programs on your device. Once you are finished with the Setup Wizard, you can disconnect the HP iPAQ from the computer.
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 1. Connect your HP iPAQ and computer via the sync cable. 2. On your computer, right-click the Start menu. 3. In the popup menu, click Explore. This opens the file hierarchy in your computer. 4. Browse through your folders and subfolders and locate a file to be copied or moved to your HP iPAQ. 5. Once you find a file(s), leave the window open. Note: You cannot copy preinstalled files or system files. 6.
Synchronizing with Your Computer 3. Check the screen on your HP iPAQ to see if further steps are necessary to complete the installation. Backing up and Restoring Files To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back up information to your computer regularly. For more information on backing up and restoring information using Microsoft ActiveSync, see Chapter 5, “Using Programs.
Synchronizing with Your Computer Sending and Receiving Email Messages You can send and receive email messages by synchronizing your HP iPAQ with your computer using ActiveSync. When sending and receiving email messages, the name of the current folder is displayed at the bottom of the screen. For more information on sending and receiving email using ActiveSync, view Messaging Help by going to Start > Help > Messaging.
3 Managing the Battery Your device is shipped with a partially charged internal battery. It is recommended that you fully charge the device before setting up the unit. Note: It can take up to four hours to fully charge the battery. Even when not in use, the device uses battery power to run the clock and maintain files. When at your desk, keep the device plugged into an electrical outlet with the AC Adapter. When you travel, carry with you the AC Adapter and sync cable.
Managing the Battery To charge the HP iPAQ: 1. Insert the round connector on the AC Adapter cable into the connector on the sync cable. 2. Insert the connector on the sync cable into the connector on the bottom of the device. 3. Connect the AC Adapter to a standard electrical outlet. Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging your device or the AC Adapter, gently align all connectors before inserting them. 4. The Notification/Charge Indicator blinks amber while the battery is charging.
Managing the Battery Checking the Battery To view the battery gauge to see how much battery power remains: From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Power. If the battery is low, use the AC Adapter to connect the device to an electrical outlet and recharge it to its full capacity. Battery Saving Tips To make your battery last as long as possible between charges, there are certain settings you can change on your device. Adjusting some or all of these will maximize battery life.
4 Using the Screen Using the HP Launch Screen (Select Models Only) On some models, when you first turn on your device, the Launch screen is displayed.
Using the Screen To change to the standard Today screen: 1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Settings > Today > Items tab. 2. Check or uncheck iPAQ Entertainment. Note: If iPAQ Entertainment is checked, no other Today screen items will be visible. 3. Check other items you want to see on the Today screen. 4. Tap OK. Using the Today Screen When you first turn on the device, the Today screen displays information such as date and time and the day’s schedule.
Using the Screen Customizing the Today Screen You can customize the appearance of the Today screen by: ■ Setting a theme for your device. ■ Using a picture as the background. ■ Selecting the items listed on the Today screen. To select a theme or a picture as a background: 1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Settings > Today > Appearance tab. 2. Tap a theme from the list, or tap Use this picture as the background and tap Browse. 3.
Using the Screen Navigation Bar and Taskbar The navigation bar displays connectivity status and the time. The taskbar lists the menu tabs, buttons, and commands you have available while you are using the current program. Navigation bar Tap to open a program. to open a recently used program. Tap to browse more programs. Tap to customize settings. Tap to view Help on the running program. Taskbar Tap to create a new item. Within each program, use the taskbar to perform tasks.
Using the Screen Status Icons You may see the following status icons displayed on the navigation bar or taskbar. Tap the icon to view more information related to the item. There is no active connection between the HP iPAQ and the computer. The HP iPAQ and a computer are connected. This icon appears only when there is an active connection. Microsoft ActiveSync is synchronizing your HP iPAQ with a computer. The speaker is on. Tap to mute sound. The speaker is off. Tap to unmute sound.
Using the Screen Sounds and Notifications You can schedule various types of events (appointments, tasks, email notification) and set an alarm as reminder so that at the scheduled time or when you have a message, the indicator light on the front of the device flashes green and or a sound is played. To set alarms and sounds: Go to Start > Settings > Sounds & Notifications. ■ Tap the Sounds tab and enable sounds for each event. ■ Tap the Notifications tab and select a sound for each event.
Using the Screen Creating Information From the Today screen, you can create various types of items: 1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Today > New. ■ Appointment ■ Contact ■ Excel Workbook ■ Message ■ Note ■ Task ■ Word document 2. In the popup menu, tap a task to create a new item. 3. Tap OK when you are finished. Selecting Screen Orientation The screen can be viewed vertically or horizontally. To select screen orientation: From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Screen.
Using the Screen Finding Information You can search through the My Documents folder and any subfolder you have created in your HP iPAQ. To find a program or file: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > Find. ■ If you know the filename, tap Find: and type the filename. ■ If you do not know the exact filename but know the data type, tap a data type from the dropdown list. 2. Tap Go. 3. In the results list, tap an item to open it.
5 Using Programs Installing a Program You can install programs on your HP iPAQ using Microsoft ActiveSync and the sync cable. You can install programs: ■ From your HP iPAQ or your computer by copying a program file that has an .exe or .cef extension. ■ From another device if the program file has a .cab extension. When installing programs, look for the correct version for your HP iPAQ model and Windows Mobile Operating System. Follow the installation instructions provided with the program.
Using Programs To close a program, tap the program and tap Stop. To close all programs, tap Stop All. Using HP Task Switch HP Task Switch is an application that allows you to switch between open programs, or to close one or all the running programs. By default, HP Task Switch runs in the background on your HP iPAQ. For help on HP Task Switch, go to Start > Help > View > All Installed Help > HP Task Switch.
Using Programs The following screen displays: If you select Icon pad, then the screen looks similar to the following: Shows the current running program. Tap to close all running programs. Tap to adjust settings. Tap to switch between programs.
Using Programs If you select Menu on taskbar, the screen looks similar to the following: Using Program Buttons By default, the buttons on the HP iPAQ open certain programs. However, you can customize them to open different programs. To assign a program to a button other than the default: 1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Buttons. 2. Tap a button. 3. In the Assign a program: dropdown list, tap the program you wish to associate to a button.
Using Programs pressing the button. The secondary program or function is accessed by pressing and holding the button down for two seconds. Button Action To open a program Description Press Calendar Schedule events and set alarms as reminders. The day’s events are displayed on the Today screen. Press & hold Windows Media Player Play digital audio and video files. Press Contacts Keep a list of friends and colleagues. Press & hold HP Image Zone Display individual images and run slide shows.
Using Programs (Continued) Button Action To open a program Description Press Today Home page from which all features are accessed. Press & hold Rotate Screen (Portrait/Lands cape) Toggle screen orientation from vertical (portrait) to horizontal (landscape). Press Power on/off Turns HP iPAQ on or off. Press & hold HP Profiles Save characteristics (volume level, alarm and backlight brightness) in memory. Invoke a profile according to your surroundings. (Note: The device must be on.
Using Programs ■ Disable powering on the HP iPAQ from an application button. ■ Turn off the HP iPAQ. You can customize the profiles and store the settings in memory. In this way, you can quickly invoke a setting with one tap. Note: This screen closes after a period of inactivity. If it closes before you make your selection, tap and hold for two seconds the Power button. To launch HP Profiles: ■ Turn the HP iPAQ on; then press and hold the Power button for two seconds.
Using Programs ❏ To adjust the settings in a profile, tap Profiles Setting. ❏ To close the application, tap Exit. Saving Settings in a Profile The HP iPAQ comes with five profiles with different alert volume, screen brightness, and power saving settings. You can use them, rename them, or customize them: ❏ Silent ❏ Normal ❏ Meeting ❏ Outdoor ❏ User You can rename these profiles, but you cannot delete them. To rename a profile: 1. Go to Start > Settings> System tab > HP Profiles. 2.
Using Programs Tap an icon on the right of the screen to open a new screen where you can change alerts volume, screen brightness, or how long the device will stay on before it turns off. Tap to adjust alarm volume. Tap to adjust screen brightness. Tap to adjust power conservation settings. Adjusting the Alert Volume in a Profile 1. From the HP Profiles dropdown list, select the profile you wish to change and tap the Speaker icon. 2. On the volume screen, tap either Alerts On or Off. 3.
Using Programs 1. Tap the Brightness icon. 2. Move the brightness level slider left or right. 3. Tap Turn off backlight if device is not used for and select a period of time from the dropdown list. 4. Tap OK. Setting the HP iPAQ to Turn Off After a Period of Inactivity Having your HP iPAQ turned on plays a major part in how long your battery will last. You may want to set the HP iPAQ so that it turns off rather quickly when not in use. To set the shutdown period: 1. Tap the Power icon. 2.
Using Programs Using HP Image Zone You can use HP Image Zone to see photos or video clips and organize them into slideshows or playlists. You can also add audio files to images by recording voices or sounds and associating them with an image. Use HP Image Zone to: ■ View pictures stored on your HP iPAQ or storage card. ■ Record sounds with pictures. ■ View a slideshow. Note: For more information on using HP Image Zone, open HP Image Zone, then tap > Help.
Using Programs 3. Zoom in or out using the toolbar icons. If the picture is too large to fit on the screen, you can view sections of the picture by dragging the stylus on the screen or by using the program icons. 4. To view another picture, tap OK. Preview area Thumbnails Section of image shown HP Image Zone Icons The following table describes the HP Image Zone icons. Icon Action Zoom in and out on an image. Start a slide show of images. Navigate through folders. Delete an image.
Using Programs (Continued) Icon Action Send an image to a printer. (Note: This requires an additional optional program.) Scroll back and forth through the list of images. Zoom in and out of an image. Stretch and shrink an image. See the size percentage of the image. Drag the recording window. Stop recording. Start recording. Play a recording. Delete a recording. Adding Sound to a Picture You can add sound to a picture to listen to when you view the picture.
Using Programs To change recording settings: 1. Tap Tools > Settings > Audio tab. 2. Tap a record setting. 3. Tap OK. Creating a Slideshow To create a slideshow, you must first group several images in a folder. 1. Tap the Folders icon. 2. Tap the New Folder icon to create a new folder. 3. Type a name for the new folder. 4. Copy images from other folders into the new folder. 5.
Using Programs To store a file in iPAQ File Store: 1. Browse for programs and files in your HP iPAQ by tapping Start > Programs > File Explorer > My Documents > My Device. 2. Copy the programs or file(s) you want to store: ❏ To select one file to copy, tap and hold to highlight the file. ❏ To select several files to copy, tap and drag to highlight the files; then tap and hold the files. 3. In the popup, tap Copy. 4.
Using Programs Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync Close all programs on the device before performing a backup or restore. Ä CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the current information on your device with the information in your backup. To backup/restore: 1. Connect the HP iPAQ to your computer. 2. On your computer, open ActiveSync by clicking Start > Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync. 3. In ActiveSync, click Tools > Backup/Restore. 4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, and click each option. 5.
Using Programs (Continued) HP iPAQ Software Function HP Profiles Customize characteristics (alarm, volume, backlight and battery conservation settings) and save them in memory. Invoke them according to your surroundings. HP Task Switch Switch between running programs. iPAQ File Store Repository folder where programs and files are protected from loss. SelfTest Run a diagnostic test on the device.
Using Programs The following table lists Microsoft Windows Mobile software programs included in your HP iPAQ. Microsoft Windows Mobile Software Function Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Operating system ActiveSync Synchronize the information between the HP iPAQ and computer so you have the latest information in both locations. Be sure you install ActiveSync on your computer before connecting the sync cable and HP iPAQ to your computer. Calculator Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Using Programs (Continued) Microsoft Windows Mobile Software Function Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings. Pocket Excel Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel spreadsheets created on your computer. Pocket Internet Explorer Browse the Internet. Download webpages, programs, and files via ActiveSync or by connecting to the Internet. Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your computer.
6 Entering Information Using the Input Panel to Enter Data Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging the screen, always use a stylus. Never use a pen or any type of metal pointer on the screen. Various data input programs are available on the device. These are: ■ On-screen keyboard ■ Letter Recognizer ■ Block Recognizer ■ Microsoft Transcriber To use an input program, first open an application that accepts user input such as Notes, Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks.
Entering Information ■ Whether words are suggested. ■ The number of letters you want to enter before a word is suggested. ■ The number of suggested words per entry. Note: Word suggestion is not available in Microsoft Transcriber. To change settings for word suggestions: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Input > Word Completion tab. 2. Tap the number of letters you want to type before a word is suggested. 3. Tap the number of words you want suggested. 4. Tap OK.
Entering Information Using the On-screen Keyboard Use the stylus to tap letters, numbers, and symbols on the on-screen keyboard. To type with the on-screen keyboard: 1. From any program, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button and tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen. Tap to see symbols. Input Panel Note: To see symbols, tap the 123 key. 2. Tap a letter, symbol, or number. 3. Tap the Return key.
Entering Information 1. From any program, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button. 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. To use numbers, write a number or draw a symbol between the hatch marks labeled 123. What you write is converted to typed text on the screen.
Entering Information 1. From any program, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button. 2. Tap Block Recognizer. 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 is converted to typed text on the screen.
Entering Information Writing and Drawing on the Screen Use the stylus to draw and write on the screen as if it were on paper. 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes > New or tap the Notes tab from within Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks. 2. Tap Pen to switch to writing mode. 3. Draw and write on the screen. 4. Tap OK. Converting Writing to Text You can convert writing to text when you write with the stylus in the Notes program or from the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks. To convert writing to text: 1.
Entering Information Word Recognition Tips Not all letters or words are recognized. When this occurs, they are ignored. To increase the likelihood that an input programs will recognize your writing, do the following: ■ Write neatly. ■ Tap Tools and increase the zoom level on the screen while you enter input. ■ Clearly indicate the beginning and end of words by leaving large gaps between words.
7 Expansion Cards Using an Expansion Card You can expand the memory and connectivity of your HP iPAQ by using an expansion card to: ■ Add an SDIO camera or other SDIO accessories ■ Expand the memory on the device Note: Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not included with your HP iPAQ. To purchase an expansion card or other accessories, visit: www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories.
Expansion Cards 2. Remove the protective card by slightly pushing down on the card 1. 3. When the protective card disengages and pops up 2, remove it from the expansion slot. Ä CAUTION: To remove the protective card or an expansion card, first push it in quickly and wait for it to pop up by itself so you can easily remove it. Forcefully removing an expansion card might damage the card and/or the HP iPAQ. 4. Insert the expansion card into the expansion slot and push it in firmly 3.
Expansion Cards Viewing the Contents of a Card To view the contents of a card: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > File Explorer > My Device. 2. Under My Device, select the card folder to see a list of files or subfolders.
8 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet and send or receive email, you will need to set up a remote connection using a Wi-Fi card or Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) modem card (both sold separately). You need to have one of these cards inserted in the expansion slot on the device in order to access the Internet or to send and receive email from the device.
Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a Private Network 1. Before you start, be sure to have your Internet Service Provider (ISP) phone number, username, and password. This information can be obtained from your network administrator. 2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 3. In My Work Network help, follow the instructions for each type of connection.
9 Troubleshooting Use the following suggestions to troubleshoot problems with the HP iPAQ. It is recommended that you print this chapter for quick reference if you need to troubleshoot a problem. Common Problems Problem I cannot see anything on the screen. Solution ■ Be sure the HP iPAQ is powered on. ■ Be sure the HP iPAQ is connected to the AC Adapter, and the AC Adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet. ■ Reset the HP iPAQ by using the stylus to briefly press the Reset button.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem I want to travel with my HP iPAQ. Solution ■ Back up your information to your computer using ActiveSync. ■ Disconnect all external devices. ■ Take the AC Adapter with you. ■ Keep your HP iPAQ in a protective case in your carry-on luggage. To purchase a case, visit: www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories or www.casesonline.com. I want to travel internationally with my HP iPAQ. I want to ship my HP iPAQ to a repair facility.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem I want to see the current date. Solution 1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap the Go to Today button at the top of the screen to see today’s date. I cannot see all my appointments. Be sure the appointment you created is in the category you have selected. I cannot find the document or workbook I saved. Pocket Word and Excel recognize and display documents in only one folder below the My Documents folder.
Troubleshooting ActiveSync To learn how to use Microsoft ActiveSync, see Chapter 2, “Synchronizing with Your Computer.” Problem I cannot connect to my computer using the sync cable. Solution ■ Be sure you have installed Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 or higher on your computer before connecting the HP iPAQ to it. ■ Be sure your HP iPAQ is connected to the sync cable and the cable is connected to your computer.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Microsoft ActiveSync cannot locate my HP iPAQ when I synchronize. Solution ■ Be sure the HP iPAQ is on. ■ Be sure all cables are securely connected. ■ Disconnect your HP iPAQ from the sync cable, power on the unit by pressing the Power button, then reconnect it to the cable. ■ Reset the HP iPAQ by using the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. ■ Check Connection Settings in ActiveSync on your computer to ensure the communications port you are using is active.
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards For more information on expansion cards, refer to Chapter 7, “Expansion Cards.” Problem I cannot get my HP iPAQ to recognize the expansion card. Solution ■ Be sure you have inserted the appropriate card into the appropriate slot. ■ Be sure you have firmly pushed the expansion card down into the card slot of the HP iPAQ. ■ Be sure you have installed the drivers that came with the expansion card. I cannot insert my card. I cannot remove my SD card.
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.
Regulatory Notices 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.
Regulatory Notices 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.
Regulatory Notices European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. CE compliance of this computer is valid only if powered with an HP-provided CE marked AC Adapter.
Regulatory Notices Battery Warning Å WARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium-ion battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or dispose of in fire or water. Replacement should only be done by an HP authorized service provider using the HP spare part for this computer. Ä CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Regulatory Notices Airline Travel Notice Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline.
B Specifications System Specifications System Feature Description Processor 203 MHz Samsung 2410 RAM (Random Access Memory) 32 MB SDRAM SD I/O slot SD memory and SDIO card support Display 3.5 in. transflective color TFT QVGA, 240 x 320 pixels, 64K colors; portrait & landscape support Backlight Multi-level brightness adjustment Audio Microphone, speaker, 3.5 mm stereo audio jack for Windows Media and MP3 files Infrared (IrDA) IrDA, SIR wireless data transfer up to 115.
Specifications (Continued) System Feature Description Expansion capabilities 1 SDIO slot (4-bit) synchronization via 22-pin USB connector (serial cable sold separately) Data transfer port USB 1.0 USB/serial support USB – supported Serial – supported (serial cable sold separately) Physical Specifications US Metric Length 4.47 in. 114 mm Width 2.78 in. 70 mm Depth 0.53 in. 13.4 mm Weight 4.
