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User’s Guide
hp iPAQ Pocket PC
h1900 series
Models: h1930, h1935, h1937, h1940,
h1945
(Not all models are available in all regions)
Document Part Number: 337112-001
May 2003
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© 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP, Hewlett Packard, and the Hewlett-Packard logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other countries. iPAQ is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Outlook, and ActiveSync are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. hp iPAQ Pocket PC is Powered by Microsoft® Windows®. SD Log
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Contents 1 Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 Entering Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
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Contents Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Preserving Battery Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Changing the Backlight Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7 Manually Monitoring the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 4 Learning the Basics Using the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 Navigation B
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Contents Viewing the Content of Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4 7 Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a Private Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2 Synchronizing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2 Entering an Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3 Using a Favorites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4 8 Using Bluetooth Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Using Business Card Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–24 Setting Up Your Business Card Information. . . . . . 8–25 Opening a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–27 Viewing Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–27 Closing a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–28 Viewing Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–28 Working with Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–28 9 Trouble
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Contents Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2 Index User’s Guide vii
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Contents viii User’s Guide
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1 Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Congratulations on purchasing an HP iPAQ Pocket PC h1900 Series. Use this guide to find out about setting up your Pocket PC and to learn about how it works. The software programs described below are preinstalled on your iPAQ Pocket PC. These preinstalled programs are not deleted if your Pocket PC loses power. You can find detailed information for using these programs in the Help files on your iPAQ Pocket PC. To access these Help files, from the Start m
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC hp iPAQ Software Functions iPAQ Backup Back up your data to protect it from loss due to hardware failure, battery power failure, or accidental deletion. Trial version on CD for h1930 series. ✎ Full version pre-installed for h1940 series. iPAQ Image Viewer Display individual images and run slide shows. Also display images from a digital camera SD storage card. Full version on CD for h1930 series. ✎ Full version pre-installed for h1940 series. Self-Test
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Microsoft Pocket PC Software Functions ActiveSync Synchronize the information between your Pocket PC and personal computer so you have the latest information in both locations. Be sure you install ActiveSync on both your Pocket PC and personal computer. Calculator Perform calculations and convert currency. Calendar Schedule appointments, meetings, and other events, and set an alarm to remind you of the appointments. Appointments for the day are display
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Microsoft Pocket PC Software Functions Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your personal computer. Settings Obtain quick instructions for setting the backlight, clock, contrast, memory, power, regional settings, Today screen, password, sounds and notifications, etc. Tasks Keep track of your to-do list. Terminal Services Client Use programs available on your personal computer from your Pocket PC. Windows Media Playe
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Using the Stylus Your iPAQ Pocket PC comes with a stylus that you should use to tap or write on your screen. CAUTION: To prevent damage to your iPAQ Pocket PC screen, Änever use any device other than the stylus that comes with the Pocket PC or an 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. You can perform three basic actions using the stylus: Tap—Lightl
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC 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 screen and can be set at the same time. By default, the time on the iPAQ Pocket PC is synchronized with ✎ your personal computer each time the two devices connect using ActiveSync. Setting the Ti
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Setting the Date 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > 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,
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC 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 Today screen. Resetting the Unit Performing a Normal Reset A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a “soft reset.” A no
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC 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. CAUTION: If you perform a full reset, your iPAQ Pocket PC returns Ä 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 of the iPAQ Pocket PC with the
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Aligning the Screen When the iPAQ Pocket PC is turned on for the first time, you 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. To use an alternate path to the same destination without tapp
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC ■ 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 prevent scratching it. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to the Äinternal components, do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess li
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC 1–12 User’s Guide
