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User’s Guide

1–8

Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC

To perform a normal reset:

1. Locate the recessed 

Reset

 button on the side (h4100) or 

bottom (h4300) of your iPAQ Pocket PC.

2. Use the stylus to lightly press the 

Reset

 button. The Pocket 

PC restarts and displays the

 Today

 screen.

Performing a Full Reset

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a “hard reset.” Perform a 
full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data 
from RAM.

Ä

CAUTION: 

If you perform a full reset, your iPAQ Pocket PC returns to its 

default settings and loses all information that is not recorded in iPAQ 
File Storage.

To perform a full reset:

1. Press and hold the 

Power

 button.

2. Press the 

Reset 

button on the side (h4100) or bottom (h4300) 

of the iPAQ Pocket PC with the stylus.

HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 series

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Summary of Contents for 4355 - iPAQ Pocket PC

Page 1: ...er s Guide hp iPAQ Pocket PC h4000 Series Document Part Number 343434 001 August 2003 Note Not all models described are available in all regions Model shown in illustrations is iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 Series ...

Page 2: ...rformance or use of this material The information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to change without notice The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should b...

Page 3: ...etting the Unit 1 7 Performing a Normal Reset 1 7 Performing a Full Reset 1 8 Aligning the Screen 1 9 Routine Care 1 10 2 Using ActiveSync Connecting to a Computer 2 2 Installing ActiveSync 2 2 Synchronizing with Your Computer 2 3 Changing Synchronization Settings 2 4 Copying Files 2 5 Installing Programs 2 6 Backing up and Restoring 2 6 Synchronizing Links 2 6 Sending and Receiving E mail 2 7 Req...

Page 4: ... 3 11 Charging a Spare Battery 3 12 Changing the Backlight Settings 3 13 Changing the Wireless LAN Power Saving Modes 3 13 Disabling the Application Buttons 3 14 Manually Monitoring the Battery 3 15 4 Learning the Basics Using the Today Screen 4 1 Navigation Bar and Command Bar 4 2 Status Icons 4 3 Pop Up Menus 4 3 Creating information 4 4 Customizing the Today Screen 4 5 Using Applications 4 7 Op...

Page 5: ...ock Recognizer 5 6 Drawing and Writing on the Screen 5 7 Using the Integrated Keyboard HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 Series only 5 8 Configuring the Keyboard 5 9 Special Key Features 5 10 Keyboard Layout 5 15 6 Expansion Cards Installing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card 6 2 Removing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card 6 3 Viewing the Content of Memory Cards 6 3 7 Connecting to the Internet Connecting t...

Page 6: ...ntifying the Communications Port 8 16 Establishing an ActiveSync Connection 8 16 Establishing a Serial Connection 8 20 Dial Up Networking 8 21 Joining a Personal Area Network 8 22 Establishing a Cell Phone Partnership 8 22 Working with Files 8 23 Creating a File Transfer Connection 8 23 Sending Files 8 23 Creating a Folder on a Remote Device 8 23 Receiving a File from a Remote Device 8 24 Deleting...

Page 7: ... 9 7 Deleting a Wireless Network 9 7 Monitoring Signal Strength and Status 9 8 Working with Network Settings 9 9 Looking Up an IP Address 9 9 Changing TCP IP Settings 9 10 Changing DNS and WINS Settings 9 11 Setting Up VPN Server Connections 9 12 Changing VPN Server Connections 9 12 Starting VPN Server Connections 9 14 Setting Up Proxy Server Settings 9 14 WLAN Security Protocol Utilities 9 15 802...

Page 8: ...en A 3 Japanese Notice A 3 Korean Notice A 3 European Union Notice A 4 Battery Warning A 5 Equipment Warning A 6 Airline Travel Notice A 6 Wireless Notices A 6 U S Regulatory Wireless Notice A 7 Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice A 7 Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice A 8 Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice A 8 B Specifications System Specifications B 1 Physical Specifications B 2 Operating Env...

Page 9: ... in the Help files on your iPAQ Pocket PC To access these Help files from the Start menu tap Help and select a program In addition Microsoft Pocket PC Basics provides instructions on operating the Pocket PC To locate Pocket PC Basics go to the Today screen and tap Start Help Pocket PC Basics hp iPAQ Software Functions iPAQ Backup Back up your data to protect it from loss due to a drained battery a...

Page 10: ...rmation about your system and its configuration Bluetooth Enables short range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information up to a distance of about 30 feet 10 meters hp Mobile Print Center Enable printing On CD for all models iPAQ Wireless Allows you to turn Wireless LAN and or Bluetooth on and off iTask Allows you to quickly access the most frequently used features on you...

Page 11: ...n Connections Connect your Pocket PC to the Internet and intranet to browse Web sites send and receive e mail and synchronize information using ActiveSync Contacts Keep an updated list of friends and colleagues to e mail and telephone Inbox Receive and send Internet e mail messages in Inbox on your iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer if ActiveSync is installed You must have an e mail address provided ...

Page 12: ...approved replacement to tap or write on the screen If you lose or break your stylus you can order extras at www hp com products pocketpc options Pocket Internet Explorer Browse the Internet and download pages through synchronization or by connecting to the Internet Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your computer Settings Obtain quick access to settings for...

Page 13: ...ng your computer mouse button When you tap and hold a circle of red dots appears around the stylus to indicate that the menu will soon pop up Setting the Date and Time When you turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time you are requested to select your time zone After setting the time zone you still need to set the time and date on your unit All three settings are located in the Clock Settings...

Page 14: ...ab Clock icon Shortcut From the Today screen tap the Clock icon to set the date 2 Tap the down arrow by the date 3 Tap the left or right arrow to select a month and year 4 Tap a day 5 Tap OK 6 Tap Yes to save the date settings You need to reset your time zone time and date if The location time Home or Visiting needs to be changed All power to the iPAQ Pocket PC is lost which removes all saved sett...

Page 15: ...ormation Refer to Chapter 5 Learning Input Methods for more information 3 Tap the Tab key on the keyboard to move the cursor to the next field 4 Continue entering whatever information you want to include 5 To display owner information at startup tap in the Show information when device is turned on checkbox 6 Tap on the Notes tab to enter any notes 7 Tap OK to save the information and return to the...

Page 16: ...ull Reset A full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings programs and data from RAM ÄCAUTION If you perform a full reset your iPAQ Pocket PC returns to its default settings and loses all information that is not recorded in iPAQ File Storage To perform a full reset 1 Press and hold the Power button 2 Press the Reset button on the side ...

Page 17: ... are guided through a screen alignment process You must realign your screen if The Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps You perform a full reset of your Pocket PC To realign the iPAQ Pocket PC screen 1 From the Start menu tap Settings System tab Screen icon 2 Tap the Align Screen button Shortcut To access the Align Screen application without tapping on the screen push down and hold t...

Page 18: ...ean your Pocket PC by wiping the screen and the exterior with a soft damp cloth lightly moistened only with water Avoid exposing your Pocket PC to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time Avoid scratching the surface of the screen and banging it against hard objects Use only the stylus that comes with your Pocket PC or an approved replacement on the screen to preven...

Page 19: ... locations Change synchronization settings and the synchronization schedule Copy files between your device and computer Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC Back up and restore device information Synchronize links Send and receive e mail Request meetings ÄCAUTION For synchronization to work properly install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your...

Page 20: ...the Microsoft Outlook 2002 software from the CD Microsoft Outlook Express will not work with the iPAQ Pocket PC and ActiveSync Installing ActiveSync ÄCAUTION For synchronization to work properly install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer 1 Insert the Companion CD into the CD tray or slot on ...

Page 21: ...PC Using the Serial Infrared IR Connection As an alternative to using the desktop cradle you can synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer using an infrared connection if you have an infrared port or an infrared USB adapter installed on your computer The infrared connection option works only on computers that have Microsoft Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP operating systems installed To set up a...

Page 22: ... connections Select the files and information to synchronize with your computer Select the files and information you do not want to synchronize with your computer for example e mail attachments Determine how conflicts between information on your iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are handled To change synchronization settings 1 From the Start menu on your computer click Programs Micro...

Page 23: ...on your computer click Programs Microsoft ActiveSync 3 Click Explore 4 Double click the My Pocket PC icon 5 On your computer right click the Start menu and select Explore 6 Locate the file to be moved Note You cannot copy preinstalled files or system files 7 Drag and drop your files between your iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer ActiveSync converts the files so that they can be used by the Pocket O...

Page 24: ...ng up and restoring information using Microsoft ActiveSync refer to Backing Up Information in Chapter 4 Synchronizing Links You can synchronize links to Web sites from your Favorites list on your computer to view them offline with Pocket Internet Explorer 1 From the Start menu on your computer click Programs and double click the Internet Explorer icon 2 Click Favorites to see the list of links to ...

Page 25: ... using ActiveSync to send and receive e mail messages the name of the folder you are using is displayed at the bottom of the screen For more information on sending and receiving e mail using ActiveSync from the Start menu tap Help Inbox Requesting Meetings You can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request through ActiveSync For more information from the Start menu tap Help Calendar ...

Page 26: ...nded that you fully charge the iPAQ Pocket PC battery before setting up the unit and recharge regularly Your Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and the clock While working at your desk keep the Pocket PC and Charger Adapter connected through the desktop cradle When you travel it is recommended that you carry the AC Adapter Charger Adapter plug or an optional spare battery with you ...

Page 27: ...y Installing the Battery in the h4100 Model To install the removable rechargeable battery in the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 series 1 On the back of the iPAQ Pocket PC slide the Cover Release latch up 1 and pull the cover away from the unit 2 ...

Page 28: ... the battery into the battery slot on the right side of the Pocket PC 1 and push the left side of the battery into place 2 with the connectors lined up on the lower right Note Ensure the large battery label is visible when the battery is installed ...

Page 29: ...on the iPAQ Pocket PC and snap into place ÄCAUTION The cover must be tightly latched in place for the iPAQ Pocket PC to operate Note If the battery is not fully charged you must connect the AC Adapter to the Pocket PC to fully charge it before continuing It takes about four hours to fully charge the battery ...

Page 30: ...ling the Battery in the h4300 Model To install the removable rechargeable battery in the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 series 1 On the back of the iPAQ Pocket PC hold down the Cover Release Button 1 as you slide the cover down and away from the unit 2 ...

Page 31: ... the battery into the battery slot on the right side of the Pocket PC 1 and push the left side of the battery into place 2 with the connectors lined up on the lower right Note Ensure the large battery label is visible when the battery is installed ...

Page 32: ... and sliding the cover up until it snaps into place ÄCAUTION The cover must be tightly latched in place for the iPAQ Pocket PC to operate Note If the battery is not fully charged you must connect the AC Adapter to the Pocket PC to fully charge it before continuing It takes up to four hours to fully charge the battery ...

Page 33: ...1 then lift the left side of the battery 2 and pull it out 3 ÄCAUTION Because most of the applications and data you install on your iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory RAM you need to reinstall them if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removed from the unit for extended periods of time You do not need to reinstall applications and data installed in the iPAQ File Store folder bec...

Page 34: ... the applications and data you install on your iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory RAM you need to reinstall them if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removed from the unit for extended periods of time You do not need to reinstall applications and data installed in the iPAQ File Store folder because they are saved in nonvolatile memory Charging the Battery Battery Saving Tip Lea...

Page 35: ...1 Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1 2 Insert the AC Adapter plug into the charging adapter 2 3 Insert the charging adapter into the bottom of the iPAQ Pocket PC 3 ÄCAUTION To avoid damaging your iPAQ Pocket PC or the AC Adapter check to be sure all connectors are properly aligned before connecting them 4 When the power indicator on the top of the iPAQ Pocket PC turns solid amber the ...

Page 36: ... an electrical outlet 1 and connect the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the desktop cradle 2 2 Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle 3 and push firmly to seat it ÄCAUTION To avoid damaging your iPAQ Pocket PC or the cradle check to be sure the iPAQ Pocket PC and cradle connectors are properly aligned before pushing the Pocket PC into the cradle Note The amber c...

Page 37: ...sktop Cradle 1 Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1 and connect the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the desktop cradle 2 2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the connectors lined up on the lower right 3 and push the left side of the battery into place 4 3 When the Battery Light on the front of the Desktop Cradle 5 is amber the battery is charging Whe...

Page 38: ... you stop using your iPAQ Pocket PC or move the slide bar to Power Save mode to turn off the backlight completely You can turn the backlight back on or off by pressing and holding the Power button for three seconds Changing the Wireless LAN Power Saving Modes To change Wireless LAN WLAN power saving modes 1 From the Start menu tap Settings System tab Power Control tab 2 For WLAN Power Save mode se...

Page 39: ...ult Battery Saving Tip To reduce incidence of accidentally powering on the iPAQ Pocket PC you may choose to disable the Application and Record Buttons Auto Power On feature To disable the Auto Power On function of the Application Buttons or the Record Button 1 Tap Start Settings Buttons Lock tab 2 Tap in the Disable the application buttons checkbox AND OR tap in the Disable the record button check...

Page 40: ...lly monitor the battery power 1 From the Start menu tap Settings System tab Power icon 2 Tap OK Battery Saving Tip Tap Start Settings System tab Power Control tab then tap the On battery power checkbox and set it to turn your iPAQ Pocket PC off after a short time of not being used ...

Page 41: ... Use the Today screen to view Owner information Upcoming appointments Unread and unsent messages Tasks that need to be completed Tap to switch to a program Tap to change volume or mute all sounds Tap to set ISP or Work connections Tap to change date and time Tap to set appointment or view existing appointment Tap to read e mail Tap to create a new item Tap to turn Bluetooth on off ...

Page 42: ...the Start menu to select a program Within each program use the Command bar located at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks Tap New to create a new item in the current program Tap to select a program you used recently Tap to select a program Tap to view online Help Tap for Bluetooth features Tap to customize the settings Tap to see additional programs New button Input panel button Menu Buttons...

Page 43: ...d hold the stylus on the item on which you want to perform the action When the menu appears tap the desired action or tap anywhere outside the menu to close it without performing an action Active connection to computer or wireless network Inactive connection to computer or wireless network Microsoft ActiveSync is synchronizing Speaker is on Speaker is off iPAQ Pocket PC is connected with the deskt...

Page 44: ...ppointments Contacts Messages Excel Workbook Notes Tasks Word documents 1 Tap or from the Start menu tap Today New 2 Tap an option to create a new item 3 Tap OK after you finish creating a new item Tap and hold to display the pop up menu Tap the action you want Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action ...

Page 45: ...Add a picture as the background Select the information that appears on the Today screen Set the order of the information Set when to see the Today screen 1 Tap or from the Start menu tap Settings Today 2 Select Use this picture as the background checkbox 3 Tap Browse to select a picture from File Explorer ...

Page 46: ...ghlight it 6 Tap Move Up or Move Down to change the order of items on the Today screen Note You cannot change the placement of the Date on the Today screen 7 Tap the down arrow associated with Display Today screen if device is not used for hours checkbox to determine how many hours must pass before the Today screen displays 8 Tap OK ...

Page 47: ...rt Programs 2 Tap the desired application title or logo Minimizing Applications To minimize an open application tap the x at the top right of the screen Closing Applications Applications automatically close based on available memory However if your iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly you can close applications using iTask or by manually closing them Closing with iTask 1 Press the iTask button Applica...

Page 48: ... Microsoft ActiveSync iPAQ Pocket PC if the application file has a cab extension iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer by copying an application file that has an exe or cef extension When installing applications look for the correct version for your iPAQ model or Pocket PC 2003 Follow the instructions provided with the application and by the installation Wizard to install applications from your computer...

Page 49: ...er 2 Tap a thumbnail to select the picture A preview of the picture and information about it will be displayed To view images in a different folder 1 Tap File Change Folder 2 Select the desired folder 3 Tap OK Viewing a Picture Full Screen To view a picture full screen and to be able to zoom in or out 1 Select the picture by tapping on it thumbnail 2 Tap View Image or tap on the preview window 3 Z...

Page 50: ... or record the sound 5 Tap the Stop button on the Recording toolbar To change audio options 1 Tap File Options Audio tab 2 Select your audio options 3 Tap OK Viewing a Slideshow You can view a slideshow of the images in the current folder To start the slideshow tap View Slideshow During the slideshow tap anywhere on the screen to display the on screen controls which you can use to move forward or ...

Page 51: ...e picture to be printed by tapping on its thumbnail 2 Tap File Print Note For more information on using iPAQ Image Zone tap Start Programs iPAQ Image Zone then tap Help Backing Up Information Use iPAQ Backup or Microsoft ActiveSync Backup to back up and restore information on your iPAQ Pocket PC Note iPAQ Backup is already installed on the iPAQ Pocket PC You must install ActiveSync on your compute...

Page 52: ...tore tab 3 Select the files and folders to be backed up or restored 4 Select file location for backed up data 5 Set backup or restore options 6 Press the Backup or Restore button and press the Start button on the next screen Backup Restore Using ActiveSync Close all programs on your iPAQ Pocket PC before backing up or restoring your information ÄCAUTION Restoring your information replaces the curr...

Page 53: ...Pocket PC or if the battery discharges completely To save to iPAQ File Store 1 Copy the files to be saved to the iPAQ File Store folder 2 From the Start menu tap Programs File Explorer My Device iPAQ File Store 3 Paste the selected files Note Before saving files to the iPAQ File Store folder it is a good idea to determine how much memory is available in the folder To view the amount of memory from...

Page 54: ...e HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 Series the integrated keyboard can also be used to input information You can use the stylus to draw and write on the screen in the Notes application and from any Notes tab in the Calendar Contacts and Tasks applications Changing Word Suggestion Options As you type or write the Pocket PC suggests words for you in a box above the keyboard Letter Recognizer or Block Recogniz...

Page 55: ...ods To change settings for word suggestions 1 From the Start menu tap Settings Input 2 Tap the Word Completion tab 3 Tap the down arrow associated with letters and select the number of letters you want to type before a word is suggested t ...

Page 56: ... 5 3 4 Tap the down arrow associated with words and select the number of words you want suggested 5 Tap OK Note If you do not want any words suggested remove the checkmark by tapping the checkbox next to Suggest Words When Entering Text ...

Page 57: ...and symbols on the on screen keyboard to enter typed text directly onto the screen 1 From any application tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon 2 Tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen Note To see symbols tap the 123 or Shift key 3 Tap a letter symbol or number to enter information 4 Tap OK ...

Page 58: ... display in uppercase write a letter between the hatch marks labeled ABC b To display in lowercase write a letter between the hatch marks labeled abc c Write a number or draw a symbol between the hatch marks labeled 123 What you write will be converted to text Note A question mark within a program indicates a Help file Note For the Letter Recognizer to work effectively write characters between the...

Page 59: ...of the screen 5 Begin writing on the screen What you write will be converted to text Note To teach Transcriber your style of writing tap on the a icon at the bottom of the screen to display the Letter Shapes screen and follow the instructions Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer Write letters numbers and symbols using the stylus and Block Recognizer Create words and sentences by writing le...

Page 60: ...mbers or symbols write a number or symbol between the hatch marks labeled 123 What you write will be converted to text Drawing and Writing on the Screen Use the stylus as a pen to draw and write on the screen in the Notes program or from the Notes tab in Calendar Contacts or Tasks 1 From the Start menu tap Notes New 2 Draw and write on the screen 3 Tap the Pen icon 4 Tap OK ...

Page 61: ...note to open it 3 Tap Tools 4 Tap Recognize Note To convert a particular word or phrase highlight it before you tap Recognize If a word is not recognized it will not be converted 5 Tap OK Using the Integrated Keyboard HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 Series only Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 Series comes with an integrated keyboard for convenient data input It includes a handy backlight feature for enhanced...

Page 62: ...ionality Tap the Turn on keyboard backlight checkbox to turn the Pocket PC backlight on whenever you press a key on the keyboard Tap and slide the Turn on keyboard backlight scale to change the length of time the backlight stays on after a key is pressed Tap the Keyboard Repeat Control button to change the Delay before first repeat and Repeat rate functions for the keyboard keys Note Changing the ...

Page 63: ... time Special Keys There are several keys on the integrated keyboard that when used in combination with other keys make it easier to navigate the keyboard or have special modifier capabilities Key Function Description Function Fn key Sticky Key for invoking alternate function or symbols on most keys Symbol Sym key English only Used for selecting alternate characters and symbols to replace a charac...

Page 64: ... then press the Symbol key Continue pressing the Symbol key until you reach the special character you are looking for If you want to modify an existing character on a document move the cursor to the right of the character you want to change then press the Symbol key until the special character you want to replace the original with is reached Refer to the table below for a list of special character...

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Page 66: ...Learning Input Methods User s Guide 5 13 space _ ...

Page 67: ...key indicated in blue Fn right Navigation Button Highlights area to the right of the cursor Fn left Navigation Button Highlights area to the left of the cursor Fn up Navigation Button Highlights area from the cursor to one row above the cursor Fn down Navigation Button Highlights area from the cursor to one row below the cursor Fn Deletes characters without backspacing Fn Enter Minimizes the curre...

Page 68: ...s of how Pocket Word use the Menu key when text is selected Different menu options are shown if no text is selected Keyboard Layout Below is an illustration of the keyboard layout for reference purposes English Menu C Copies highlighted selection into buffer Menu P Pastes text from buffer Menu T Cuts highlighted selection Menu L Clears highlighted selection Menu F Opens the Format menu Menu A Star...

Page 69: ...User s Guide 5 16 Learning Input Methods French German ...

Page 70: ...Learning Input Methods User s Guide 5 17 Latin American Spanish Brazilian Portuguese ...

Page 71: ...ing functionality such as a an SDIO camera Expanding the memory of your iPAQ Pocket PC Viewing the content of memory cards SD MMC Note Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not included with your iPAQ Pocket PC To locate information about expansion cards visit the following HP Web site www hp com products pocketpc options ...

Page 72: ...t on the iPAQ Pocket PC 1 Locate the slot on the top of the iPAQ Pocket PC 2 Remove the protective plastic card 3 Insert the expansion card into the expansion slot and push the connection edge of the card firmly into the expansion slot Note If your expansion card is not recognized follow the card manufacturer s instructions to install it ...

Page 73: ...sion slot by slightly pushing down on the card 1 to unlock it 3 When the card disengages and pops up 2 pull it from the expansion slot ÄCAUTION SD cards must first be unlocked before removal Viewing the Content of Memory Cards Use File Explorer to view the files that are located on your optional Secure Digital card 1 From the Start menu tap Programs File Explorer 2 Tap the root directory of My Dev...

Page 74: ...AN Access point Note Use of dial up and wireless Internet e mail corporate networks and other wireless communications such as Bluetooth enabled devices may require separately purchased additional hardware and other compatible equipment in addition to a standard Wireless LAN WLAN infrastructure and a separately purchased service contract Check with your service provider for availability and coverag...

Page 75: ...ctions or Setting Up Proxy Server Settings in Chapter 9 Using the Wireless LAN Entering an Internet Address With Pocket Internet Explorer and a connection to the Internet you can view Web sites on your iPAQ Pocket PC by typing an address or Universal Resource Locator URL in the Address bar Note Web sites that use HTML 4 0 DHTML animated GIF images and Java applets may not work correctly in Pocket ...

Page 76: ...ernet Explorer and a connection to the Internet you can view Web sites on your iPAQ Pocket PC by selecting one from your Favorites list To select a Web site from your Favorites list 1 From the Start menu tap Internet Explorer 2 Tap the Favorites icon and the Web site you want to view ...

Page 77: ...on or perform the following tasks wirelessly between two Bluetooth devices within a range of approximately 10 meters 30 feet Exchange contacts calendar items and tasks Send or exchange business cards Transfer files Synchronize with a computer through an ActiveSync connection Partner with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone and use the cell phone as a wireless modem Connect to other Bluetooth devices Vi...

Page 78: ... a separately purchased service contract Check with your service provider for availability and coverage in your area Not all Web content may be available Some Web content may require installation of additional software Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth Before you start using Bluetooth to establish wireless connections take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with Terms used in this chapter Supp...

Page 79: ...thentication or authorization Device address Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth device Device discovery Location and recognition of another Bluetooth device Device name Name that a Bluetooth device provides when discovered by another device Encryption Method of protecting data Link key Code used to securely pair devices Passkey Code you enter to authenticate connections or activities request...

Page 80: ... profile HCRP Hard Cable Replacement profile LAP LAN Access profile OBEX Object Exchange profile OPP Object Push profile PAN Personal Area Network profile SPP Serial Port profile ActiveSync Uses SPP to connect to ActiveSync on a computer Working with Bluetooth Settings From the tabs in Bluetooth Settings you can Turn Bluetooth on and off Enter or change your iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth name Set your ...

Page 81: ...Bluetooth To turn on Bluetooth from Bluetooth Settings 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon 2 From the pop up menu tap Bluetooth Settings 3 Tap the Turn on button to enable Shortcut From the Bluetooth pop up menu tap Turn Bluetooth ON When Bluetooth is turned on the Bluetooth icon turns blue and the wireless indicator LED located to the left of the power button blinks blue or alternates ...

Page 82: ...evice To enter a device name 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings Accessibility tab 2 Highlight the name in the Name field and enter your new name 3 Tap OK to save your changes Allowing Connections You can determine if all devices or only paired devices can connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC Allowing All Devices to Connect 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Blu...

Page 83: ...tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings Accessibility tab 2 Select Allow other devices to connect and Paired devices only 3 Tap OK Allowing Others to Locate Your Device You can allow other devices to search and locate your iPAQ Pocket PC Note If another remote device has your device s address that device may be able to locate and connect to you even though you did not select for your device to b...

Page 84: ...up networking and joining a personal network Automatically Enabling Services You can allow devices to connect without any authorization so that any time Bluetooth is on it is ready for connections To automatically enable services 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings 2 Tap the tab for the service you want to enable File Transfer Information Exchange Serial Port Dial up ...

Page 85: ...ons using a Passkey or Bond To establish a secure connection with another device you can use the passkey feature or an established bond You can also add data encryption to this type of security A passkey is a code you enter to authenticate connections requested by other devices The passkey must be known and used by both parties or the connection will not be allowed To require a passkey or bond 1 F...

Page 86: ...termine the folder that other devices access when they connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC To select a shared folder 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings 2 Tap the File Transfer tab 3 Tap the Folder icon and locate a desired file folder 4 Tap OK ...

Page 87: ... selected personal settings in multiple environments Creating a Profile To create a profile 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings General tab Profile icon 2 Tap the New button 3 Enter a descriptive name 4 Select an existing profile to use as a template 5 Tap OK ...

Page 88: ...in a Profile To save the iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth configuration settings to any profile Note Bluetooth must be turned on for changes to be saved 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings 2 From the General tab tap the Profile icon 3 Select a profile from the Add Delete Profiles list or create a new one 4 Tap OK 5 Set up your iPAQ Pocket PC You should specify the desired con...

Page 89: ... descriptive name 6 Tap Enter 7 Tap OK Deleting a Profile 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings 2 From the General tab tap the Profile icon 3 Select a profile from the Add Delete Profiles list 4 Tap the Delete button 5 Tap Yes to confirm you want to delete the profile 6 Tap OK Working with Bluetooth Manager Use Bluetooth Manager to Establish connections Display shortcut...

Page 90: ...pair devices so they must exchange a computer generated security key prior to each connection The security key is also called a Link Key It is generated from a unique Bluetooth device address a random number and a user defined password After two devices are paired they have a trusted relationship with each other that can be verified using a link key No additional input is needed from the user Ther...

Page 91: ...to be placed in a mode to accept a bond from another device Refer to that device s user instructions for more information Unpairing Devices You can remove a paired relationship between devices 1 From the Today screen tap Start Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap Tools Paired devices 3 Tap a device name 4 Tap Remove 5 Tap Yes to remove the pairing ...

Page 92: ...device To identify the communications port 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings 2 Tab over to the Serial Port tab and tap it 3 Note the names of your inbound and outbound COM ports 4 Tap OK Establishing an ActiveSync Connection You can set up an ActiveSync partnership with a Bluetooth enabled computer by first setting up your computer then setting up your iPAQ Pocket P...

Page 93: ... computer 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray on your computer then click Advanced Configuration 4 Select the Client Applications tab then write down the COM port number listed next to Bluetooth Serial Port 5 Select Bluetooth Serial Port then click on the Delete COM Port button 6 Click on the Local Services tab then click Add Serial Service 7 Type a name for the serial service then...

Page 94: ... port that is the same as the one you wrote down earlier Click Apply OK OK 9 Open ActiveSync on your computer then click File Connection Settings 10 Check the Allow Serial Cable or Infrared Connection to this COM Port box 11 Select the COM port that is the same as the one you wrote down earlier then click OK ...

Page 95: ...reen tap Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap New ActiveSync via Bluetooth Next 3 Follow the connection wizard instructions Note Be sure the ActiveSync COM port setting on your computer is the same as the COM port setting used for Bluetooth on your computer 4 From the Bluetooth Browser screen select the computer you want to synchronize with Tap Next ...

Page 96: ...of Using the HP Bluetooth Multiport Module for Evo Notebooks and Desktops Establishing a Serial Connection Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection just as you would a physical serial cable connection You must configure the application that will use the connection to the correct serial port To establish a serial connection 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2...

Page 97: ... From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap New Connect to the Internet Next 3 Follow the connection wizard instructions Note After you create the dial up networking shortcut with a device tap and hold the shortcut icon in the My Shortcuts tab of the Bluetooth Manager and tap Connect 4 Tap New Connection 5 Tap OK 6 Enter a name in the Connection Name field 7 Enter a phone...

Page 98: ...y from the Bluetooth Settings on the Connections Task page Joining a Personal Area Network Connect two or more Bluetooth devices to share files collaborate or play multiplayer games To establish a Personal Area Network connection 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap New Join a personal network Next 3 Follow the Connection Wizard instructions Establishing a Cell Ph...

Page 99: ...om the Today screen tap Start Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap New Browse files on a remote device Next 3 Follow the connection wizard instructions Sending Files 1 Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon and tap Connect 2 Tap File Send a File 3 Locate a file to send 4 Tap the file to send it 5 Tap OK Creating a Folder on a Remote Device 1 Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon and tap Connect 2 Navi...

Page 100: ...the file 4 Tap File Delete 5 Tap Yes to verify you want to delete the selected file 6 Tap OK Using Business Card Exchange Using the business card exchange you can Set up your own business card Send a business card to one or more devices Request a business card from one or more devices Exchange business cards with one or more devices You must establish a default contact name to send or exchange bus...

Page 101: ...ard information 1 Create a contact in the Contacts program that includes your name title and other relevant information 2 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Settings 3 Tap the Information Exchange tab 4 Tap the My business card vCard icon 5 Choose your contact from the list 6 Tap OK ...

Page 102: ...s Business Card Exchange 3 Tap the Send icon 4 Tap the device where you want to send your business card 5 Tap OK Requesting Business Cards 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap Tools Business Card Exchange 3 Tap the Request icon 4 Tap the device from which you want to request a business card 5 Tap OK ...

Page 103: ... Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap Tools Business Card Exchange 3 Tap the Exchange icon 4 Tap the device with which you want to exchange your business card 5 Tap OK Opening a Connection 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap and hold the icon or list name and tap Connect 3 Tap OK Viewing Connection Status You can view Connection s name Devi...

Page 104: ...n or list name 3 Tap Disconnect from the menu 4 Tap OK Viewing Connection Information 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap and hold the connection icon or list name 3 Tap Properties from the menu 4 Tap OK Working with Connections You can create shortcuts to open and view status information for all connections Creating a Shortcut Creating a shortcut to one or more ...

Page 105: ...ignated by a checkmark Deleting a Shortcut 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager 2 Tap and hold the connection icon or list name to be deleted 3 Tap Delete from the menu 4 Tap Yes to verify the selected shortcut should be deleted 5 Tap OK Viewing Shortcuts You can view shortcuts as icons or in a list format 1 From the Today screen tap the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Manager...

Page 106: ... hot spots for wireless connectivity Note Use of dial up and wireless Internet e mail corporate networks and other wireless communications such as Bluetooth enabled devices may require separately purchased additional hardware and other compatible equipment in addition to a standard Wireless LAN WLAN infrastructure and a separately purchased service contract Check with your service provider for ava...

Page 107: ...es wireless access points to connect to networks Device to computer or ad hoc This mode does not use access points It is used in peer to peer network communications Hot spots Public or private areas where there is a wireless access point available SSID or Network Name SSID is the acronym for the service set identifier This identification number uses a maximum number of 32 characters and is case se...

Page 108: ...Wireless LAN indicator located to the left of the power button will blink green to indicate WLAN is on or alternate between blinking green and blinking blue if Bluetooth is also turned on Shortcut If you have enabled Wireless LAN using Start iPAQ Wireless from the Today screen tap the Connections icon or then tap Turn Wireless On or Turn Wireless Off Note Even though the indicator flashes to indic...

Page 109: ...he power saving modes that are available If you cannot connect with a particular wireless network try turning off the WLAN Power Save modes Automatically Connecting to a Network 1 If one or more networks are present the Network Indicator icon will appear in the Navigation bar Tap the network you want to connect to then tap whether the network connects to the Internet does not use proxy settings or...

Page 110: ... 2 the SSID is automatically entered and cannot be changed 4 In the Connects to box select where your network connects to The Internet or Work 5 If you want to connect to an ad hoc connection tap the This is a device to computer ad hoc connection checkbox 6 If authentication information is needed from the Configure Wireless Network screen tap the Authentication tab Note To determine whether authen...

Page 111: ...Networks You can choose whether to connect only to preferred networks or to have your iPAQ Pocket PC search for and connect to any available network preferred or not 1 Tap the Connections icon Settings Advanced tab Network Card button Wireless tab 2 In the Networks to access box tap the type of network you want to connect to All Available Only access points or Only computer to computer 3 To connec...

Page 112: ...twork Card button Wireless tab 3 In the Wireless networks box tap the desired network name 4 Edit the existing settings as necessary then tap OK to save the changes Deleting a Wireless Network To delete an existing or available wireless network 1 Be sure the WLAN is powered on 2 Tap the Connections icon Settings Advanced tab Network Card button Wireless tab 3 In the Wireless networks box tap and h...

Page 113: ... the Navigation bar 2 When the Connectivity box displays you will be able to view the type of network the iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to for example Work or Internet and an icon displaying the signal strength Note The Signal Strength icon will not be displayed if a connection is not present 3 To make changes to the connection settings tap Settings 4 To exit the Connectivity box tap the Hide button...

Page 114: ... the IP address the wireless network is using 1 Be sure the WLAN is powered on 2 Connect to the appropriate network 3 Tap the Connections icon Settings Advanced tab Network Card button Network Adapters tab 4 Tap the appropriate adapter to modify the settings The IP address appears in the IP Address box ...

Page 115: ...rmine your IP address subnet mask and or default gateway if needed 2 Be sure the WLAN is powered on 3 Tap the Connections icon Settings Advanced tab Network Card button Network Adapters tab 4 In the My network card connects to dropdown box tap either The Internet or Work Note If you are connecting to your ISP at home tap The Internet If you are connecting to a private network such as a corporate n...

Page 116: ...To change server settings 1 Contact your ISP or network administrator to determine which name resolution to use obtain the specific server address and determine whether alternate addresses are available Note An alternate address may enable you to connect when the primary server is unavailable 2 Be sure the WLAN is powered on 3 Tap the Connections icon Settings Advanced tab Network Card button Netw...

Page 117: ...N is powered on 3 From the Today screen tap Start Settings Connections tab Connections Tasks tab 4 Under My Work Network tap Add a new VPN server connection 5 Follow the instructions in the New Connection wizard Note For online Help for any screen in the New Connection wizard or while changing settings tap the Changing VPN Server Connections 1 Be sure the WLAN is powered on 2 From the Today screen...

Page 118: ...provided by your network administrator then tap Next Note If you selected PPTP in the previous screen this step is skipped 10 Enter the user name password and domain name provided by your network administrator Note If a domain name was not provided you may be able to connect without entering one 11 To change advanced settings tap the Advanced button Note You will not need to change advanced settin...

Page 119: ...d to set them up manually To set up proxy server settings 1 Contact your ISP or network administrator for the proxy server name server type port type of Socks protocol used and your user name and password 2 Be sure the WLAN is powered on 3 From the Today screen tap Start Settings Connections tab Connections Tasks tab 4 Under My Work Network tap Edit my proxy server Proxy Settings tab 5 Tap the Thi...

Page 120: ...rotocols To retrieve a certificate 1 Be sure your Pocket PC has an ActiveSync connection to a computer on the same network as the certificate server 2 Tap Start Settings System tab Enroller 3 Complete the on screen certificate request form by entering your name password and the server to retrieve the certificate from 4 Tap the Retrieve Certificate button to download the certificate from the server...

Page 121: ...l registration using this utility Once you have authenticated and accessed this type of network a connection can take place automatically whenever you access the LEAP authenticated network To register the LEAP utility 1 Tap Start Settings System tab LEAP 2 Tap New to create a LEAP profile A LEAP profile must contain the following information SSID Username Password Domain Authentication type requir...

Page 122: ...lus to lightly press the Reset button Remove and replace the battery I cannot keep my battery charged Always keep the iPAQ Pocket PC connected to the AC Adapter when you are not using it In the backlight settings adjust the bar to a lower level to conserve more battery power Turn off Bluetooth and Wireless LAN when not in use The backlight keeps turning off In Backlight Settings increase the amoun...

Page 123: ...he plug adapter appropriate for the country you are visiting I want to turn off Bluetooth and Wireless LAN for air travel To turn off all wireless features from the Today screen tap Start iPAQ Wireless Then tap the orange icon to the left of All wireless features OFF I want to ship my iPAQ Pocket PC to a repair facility 1 Back up your information 2 Disconnect all external devices 3 Pack your iPAQ ...

Page 124: ...t PC is properly configured and operational Reset the device by using the stylus to lightly press the Reset button When I try to open the Inbox I receive an error or the application hangs Limit the number of e mail services you create I get an error when I try to record a note in Calendar or in Tasks Try using a more compressed recording format in Calendar or Tasks 8 000 Hz Mono 8 KB s is the most...

Page 125: ...ments in that folder will not be shown To find your document or workbook from tap Start Programs File Explorer Open the folder you created then tap the file you re looking for My device is always asking me for a password Tap Start Settings Personal tab Password to be sure the password settings are configured as you wish I cannot find files sent to me by another device Check My Documents which is t...

Page 126: ... 3 7 or a later version on your computer Also be sure you are connecting directly to a USB port on your computer and not through a USB hub Uninstall and reinstall ActiveSync If you are running personal firewall software try disabling it If you are then able to synchronize contact the software vendor to information on configuring the required exclusions to eliminate this problem I connected my iPAQ...

Page 127: ...ing 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 I cannot open e mail in the Inbox after I restore using Microsoft ActiveSync Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer For more information refer to the Synchronizing with Your Computer section in Ch...

Page 128: ...t Be sure any third party drivers are installed I cannot insert my card Be sure the label is facing the front of the unit Be sure you are not inserting the card at an angle Be sure you insert the connection area first I cannot remove my SD card Push the SD card in to release the locking mechanism The card will pop out slightly and can then be easily removed My iPAQ Pocket PC cannot recognize my ca...

Page 129: ...es but I cannot connect or exchange data with them Be sure Bluetooth is turned on Move closer to the device Be sure the other device has not restricted your access Try initiating pairing from the other device Some Bluetooth enabled device can only initiate pairing and cannot respond to pairing requests from other devices Other devices cannot find or connect to my device Be sure Bluetooth is turned...

Page 130: ...your business card information in Bluetooth Settings Check Bluetooth Settings to be sure you have not restricted this function The iPAQ Pocket PC cannot find my Bluetooth enabled Mobile phone Be sure your mobile phone is in discoverable mode Contact your mobile phone manufacturer and ask if there is a firmware upgrade Problem Solution ...

Page 131: ... to connects to Work the network may require a proxy To set up the proxy 1 Ask your network administrator for the proxy settings 2 Tap the Connections icon Add Proxy Server 3 Refer to Setting Up Proxy Server Settings in Chapter 9 for more information I do not see my wireless network on my iPAQ Pocket PC Your wireless network could be a non broadcasting network 1 Tap the Connections icon Settings 2...

Page 132: ...work name SSID 4 Select the appropriate values in the Connects to box 5 If WEP settings are required tap the Authentication tab and enter them I cannot connect reliably to an available network or connections are frequently dropped Be sure there is ample signal strength available in the area If you are using one of the WLAN Power Save modes try changing modes or turning off Power Save Refer to Chan...

Page 133: ... cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or re...

Page 134: ...logo United States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding your product contact Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 530113 Houston ...

Page 135: ... B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Japanese Notice Korean Notice ...

Page 136: ...ions EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN61000 3 3 IEC61000 3 3 Power Line Flicker EN 60950 IEC 60950 Product Safety ETS 300 328 2 Technical requirements for 2 4 GHz radio equipment EN 301 489 1 17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment The IEEE 802 11b wireless LAN and Blue...

Page 137: ...tains a lithium ion rechargeable battery To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose of in fire or water ÄCAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Because of the type o...

Page 138: ...ep on or trip over them Do not pull on a cord or cable When unplugging from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug or in the case of the AC Adapter grasp the AC Adapter and pull out from the electrical outlet Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your iPAQ Pocket PC Airline Travel Notice Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the a...

Page 139: ... is minimized To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna should be minimized Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The term...

Page 140: ...ess Notice Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário ...

Page 141: ...Store nonvolatile memory 2 8 MB Storage not available in Korean Japanese Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions SD I O slot SD memory and SDIO card support Display 3 5 inch transflective color TFT 240 x 320 pixels 64K color support LED Backlight Multi level brightness adjustment Audio Microphone speaker 3 5 mm stereo audio jack MP3 stereo through audio jack Infrared IrDA IrDA data tra...

Page 142: ...lue and green wireless indicator LED Battery h4100 Series Removable rechargeable 1000 mAh 3 6 Volt Lithium ion battery with internal backup battery to maintain data during main battery replacement h4300 Series Removable rechargeable 1560 mAh 3 6 Volt Lithium ion battery with internal backup battery to maintain data during main battery replacement System Feature Description hp iPAQ h4100 Series US ...

Page 143: ...nvironment US Metric Temperature Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Nonoperating 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity Operating up to 80 up to 80 Nonoperating up to 80 up to 80 Maximum Altitude Operating 15 000 ft 0 4572 m Nonoperating 40 000 ft 0 12 192 m ...

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