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    Users Guidehp iPAQ Pocket PC h2200 series

    Document Part Number: 293146-001

    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 theU.S. and other countries.

    Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Outlook, and ActiveSync aretrademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

    hp iPAQ Pocket PC is Powered by Microsoft Windows.

    SD Logo is a trademark of Secure Digital in the U.S. andother countries.

    XScale is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

    All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of theirrespective companies.

    Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorialerrors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequentialdamages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this

    material. The information in this document is provided as is withoutwarranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warrantiesof merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and is subject tochange without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in theexpress limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothingherein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.This document contains proprietary information that is protected bycopyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, ortranslated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company.

    WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure tofollow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

    CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to followdirections could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.Users Guidehp iPAQ Pocket PC h2200 seriesFirst Edition (May 2003)Document Part Number: 293146-001

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    Contents

    1 Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC

    Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

    Setting the Time for Home and VisitingLocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

    Entering Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Resetting the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

    Performing a Normal Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Performing a Full Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

    Aligning the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Routine Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

    2 Using ActiveSyncConnecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

    Synchronizing with Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Changing Synchronization Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Backing up and Restoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Synchronizing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Sending and Receiving E-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Requesting Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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    3 Managing the Battery

    Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

    Charging with the AC Adapter and ChargerAdapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Charging with the USB SynchronizationCradle/Charger and AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

    Preserving Battery Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Adjusting the Standby Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Changing the Backlight Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Disabling Auto Power On for the ApplicationButtons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Manually Monitoring the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

    4 Learning the BasicsUsing the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

    Navigation Bar and Command Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Pop-Up Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Creating information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Customizing the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

    Using Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

    Opening Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Minimizing Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Closing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Installing Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Using iPAQ Image Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Backing Up Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417Using iPAQ File Store Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418

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    5 Learning Input Methods

    Changing Word Suggestion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Using the On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Writing with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer . . . . . 55Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber . . . . . 57Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . 58Drawing and Writing on the Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

    Converting Writing to Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

    6 Expansion CardsInstalling an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Removing a CompactFlash (CF)Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Card. . . . . . 63Viewing the Content of Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

    7 Connecting to the InternetUsing a Modem Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Connecting to a Private Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Synchronizing Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Entering an Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Using a Favorites List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

    8 Using BluetoothGetting Acquainted with Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

    Understanding Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Supported Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

    Working with Bluetooth Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Opening Bluetooth Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Setting Accessibility Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Enabling Bluetooth Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Setting a Shared Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811Understanding Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 812

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    Working with Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815Opening Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816Locating and Selecting a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816

    Connecting to Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 818Identifying the Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . 818Establishing an ActiveSync Connection . . . . . . . . . 819Establishing a Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820Dial-Up Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820Join a Personal Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 822

    Establishing a Cell Phone Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . 822Working with Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 822Creating a File Transfer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 823Sending Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 823Creating a Folder on a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . 823Receiving a File from a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . 824Deleting a File from a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . 824

    Selecting Business Card Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 824

    Using Business Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825Opening a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827

    Viewing Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827Closing a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828Viewing Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828Working with Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828

    9 TroubleshootingActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Expansion Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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    A Regulatory Notices

    Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . . . . . A1Declaration of Conformity for products markedwith the FCC logoUnited States only . . . . . . . . . . A2

    Canadian Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

    Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4Battery Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5Equipment Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6Wireless Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6

    U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . A6Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . A7Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . A7

    B SpecificationsSystem Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2

    Index

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    1Getting to Know Your iPAQPocket PC

    Congratulations on purchasing an HP iPAQ h2200 Series PocketPC. Use this guide to find out about setting up your Pocket PCand to learn about how it works.

    Your iPAQ Pocket PC already includes all the software you needand more to fully operate your device. The software applicationsintroduced below are preinstalled on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Thesepreinstalled applications are not deleted if your Pocket PC loses

    power.You can find detailed information for using these applications inthe Help files on your iPAQ Pocket PC. To access these Helpfiles, from the Start menu, tap Help and select an application.

    In addition, Microsoft Pocket PC Basics provides instructions onoperating the Pocket PC. To locate Pocket PC Basics, go to theToday screen and tap Start > Help.

    hp iPAQ Software Functions

    iPAQ Audio Adjust the volume for microphone orheadphone use.

    iPAQ Backup Back up your data to protect it from loss dueto hardware failure, battery power failure,or accidental deletion.

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    iTask Manage tasks that are running, and functionsas a shortcut to launch or close programs.

    Assigned, by default, to the fourth ApplicationButton on the Pocket PC.

    iPAQ Image Viewer Display individual images and run slide shows. Also display images from a digital camerastorage card.

    Diagnostic ToolKit Runs a basic diagnostic test on the device.

    Asset Viewer Lists detailed information about your systemconfiguration.

    Bluetooth Allows short-range wireless communicationstechnology capable of exchanging informationup to a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters).

    Nevo Transform your iPAQ Pocket PC into aneasy-to-use universal remote control.

    hp iPAQ Software Functions

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    Microsoft Pocket PCSoftware Functions

    ActiveSync Synchronize the information between your PocketPC and computer so you have the latestinformation in both locations. Be sure you install

    ActiveSync on both your Pocket PC and personalcomputer.

    Calculator Perform calculations and convert currency.

    Calendar Schedule appointments, meetings, and otherevents, then set an alarm to remind you of theappointments. Appointments for the day aredisplayed on the Today screen.

    Connections Connect your Pocket PC to the Internet andintranet to browse Web sites, send and receivee-mail, and synchronize information using

    ActiveSync.ClearType Tuner Adjusts the lightness or darkness of text.

    Contacts Keep an updated list of friends and colleagues toe-mail and telephone.

    Inbox Receive and send Internet e-mail messagesin Inbox. You must have an e-mail address

    provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)or employer to send and receive e-mail.

    MSN Messenger Provide the same chat environment as MSNMessenger on your computer including seeingwho is online, sending and receiving instantmessages, blocking contacts from seeing yourstatus or sending you messages.

    Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings,and recordings.

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    Pictures View individual pictures, run a slide show, or seta picture as the background on the Today screen.

    Pocket Excel Create and edit workbooks or view and editExcel workbooks created on your desktopcomputer.

    Pocket Internet Explorer Browse the Internet and download pagesthrough synchronization or by connecting to theInternet.

    Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Worddocuments created on your desktop computer.

    Settings Provides quick instructions for setting thebacklight, 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 personalcomputer from your Pocket PC.

    Windows Media Player

    9 Series

    Play digital audio and video files in Windows

    Media or MP3 format on your device.

    Microsoft Pocket PC

    Software Functions

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    Using the StylusYour iPAQ Pocket PC comes with a stylus that you should use totap or write on your screen.

    CAUTION: To prevent damage to your iPAQ Pocket PC screen,never use any device other than the stylus that comes with thePocket PC or an approved replacement to tap or write on thescreen. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras atwww.hp.com/products/pocketpc/options.

    You can perform three basic actions using the stylus:

    Tap Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item. Lift thestylus after you tap an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking anitem with the mouse on your personal computer.

    Drag Place the point of the stylus on the screen and drag anitem across the screen without lifting the stylus until you havecompleted the selection. Dragging is equivalent to pressing theShift key while dragging your personal computer mouse with themouse button pressed.

    Tap and hold Hold the stylus pointer on an item for a shorttime until a menu displays. Tapping and holding is equivalent toright-clicking your personal computer mouse button. When youtap and hold, a circle of red dots appears around the stylus toindicate that the menu will soon pop up.

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    Setting the Date and TimeWhen you turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you arerequested to select your time zone. After setting the time zone,you still need to set the time and date on your unit. All threesettings are located in the Clock Settings screen and can be setat the same time.

    By default, the time on the iPAQ Pocket PC is synchronized withyour personal computer each time the two devices connect usingActiveSync.

    Setting the Time for Home and VisitingLocations

    1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock icon.

    SHORTCUT: From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to setthe time.

    2. Tap either Home or Visiting.

    3. Tap the time-zone down arrow, then select the appropriatetime zone.

    4. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, then use the up and downarrows to adjust the time.SHORTCUT: You can also adjust the time by moving the handsof the clock with the stylus.

    5. Tap AM or PM.

    6. Tap OK.

    7. Tap Yes to save the time.

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    Setting the Date1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock

    icon.

    SHORTCUT: From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to setthe 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 allsaved settings

    You perform a full reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC

    SHORTCUT : From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to setthe time zone, time, and date.

    Entering Owner InformationYou can personalize your iPAQ Pocket PC by entering ownerinformation. To enter owner information:

    1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > OwnerInformation.

    SHORTCUT: From the Today screen, tap Tap here to set

    owner information.2. Tap in the Name field. A keyboard appears at the bottom of

    the screen. Tap on the characters to enter your name.

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    3. Tap the Tab key on the keyboard to move the cursor to thenext field.

    4. Continue entering whatever information you want to include.

    5. To display owner information at startup, tap in the Showinformation 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 ResetA normal reset is sometimes referred to as a soft reset. Perform

    a normal reset to stop all running applications. A normal resetdoes not erase any programs or saved data.

    CAUTION: Be sure to save anyunsaved data before performing anormal reset since normal reset erases allunsaved data.To perform a normal reset:

    1. Locate the Reset button on the back of your iPAQ Pocket PC.

    2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. The PocketPC restarts and displays the Today screen.

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    Performing a Full ResetA full reset is sometimes referred to as a hard reset. Perform afull reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and datafrom RAM.

    A full reset deactivates the battery. The power button does notfunction until the battery is reactivated.

    CAUTION: If you perform a full reset, your iPAQ Pocket PC returnsto its default settings and loses all information that is not recordedin ROM.

    To perform a full reset:

    1. Press and hold Application Buttons 1 (Calendar) and 4(iTask) on the front of the unit and, at the same time, use thestylus to press the Reset button on the back of your iPAQPocket PC.

    2. Hold all buttons until the displayed image begins to fade(approximately four seconds).

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    3. Release the Application Buttons and stylus.

    To verify a full reset, press the Power button. If the iPAQ PocketPC has been fully reset, it does not power on.

    4. Reactivate the battery by:

    Connecting the iPAQ Pocket PC to AC power

    or

    Pressing the Reset button with the stylus

    Aligning the ScreenWhen the iPAQ Pocket PC is turned on for the first time, you areguided through a screen alignment process. You must realignyour 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 > Screenicon.

    2. Tap theAlign Screen

    button.

    To use an alternate path to the same destination without tappingon the screen, push down and hold exactly in the center of the5-Way Navigation button, then press Application Button 1(Calendar).

    3. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise whentapping the cross-hair object.

    4. Tap OK.

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    Routine CareTo keep your iPAQ Pocket PC in good condition and workingproperly, follow these guidelines:

    Keep your Pocket PC away from excessive moisture andtemperature extremes.

    Do not expose your Pocket PC to liquids or precipitation.

    Do not place anything on top of your Pocket PC to prevent

    damage to the screen. Store your Pocket PC in a protective case when not in use.

    Clean your Pocket PC by wiping the screen and the exteriorwith a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water.

    Avoid exposing your Pocket PC to direct sunlight or strongultraviolet light for extended periods of time.

    Avoid scratching the surface of the screen and banging itagainst hard objects.

    Use only the stylus that comes with your Pocket PC or anapproved replacement on the screen to prevent scratching it.

    CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to theinternal components, do not spray liquid directly on the screen orallow excess liquid to drip inside your iPAQ Pocket PC. Using soap orother cleaning products on the screen may discolor the finish anddamage it.

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    2Using ActiveSyncYou can use Microsoft ActiveSync to:

    Synchronize information between your iPAQ Pocket PC andyour personal computer or server so that you have the latestinformation in all locations.

    Change synchronization settings and the synchronizationschedule.

    Copy files between your device and personal computer.

    Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Back up and restore device information.

    Synchronize links.

    Send and receive e-mail.

    Request meetings.

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    Connecting to a ComputerConnect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer using MicrosoftActiveSync and the USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger, awireless infrared connection, or Bluetooth. For more informationon using ActiveSync with Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 8,Using Bluetooth.

    When using Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail on yourpersonal computer with your iPAQ Pocket PC, you must haveMicrosoft Outlook 98 or later installed on your personalcomputer. Outlook 2002 is included on the Companion CD . If you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft Outlook 2002software from the CD. Microsoft Outlook Express will notwork with the iPAQ Pocket PC and ActiveSync.

    Synchronizing with Your Computer CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync on your personal computerbefore you connect your

    iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.

    During ActiveSync installation, you can:

    Create partnerships that enable you to synchronizeinformation with multiple computers.

    Select information to be synchronized with your iPAQ PocketPC (for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, Favorites,Files, Notes, and AvantGo).

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    If you select to synchronize files, you can drag and drop theselected files from your computer to the synchronized folder onyour iPAQ Pocket PC. If you named your device PC1 when youcreated your partnership, then the synchronized folder is namedPC1. When you synchronize, the files move to your iPAQPocket PC.

    To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your personal computer:

    1. Insert the Companion CD into the CD tray or slot on yourpersonal computer.

    2. Select the link to install Microsoft ActiveSync.

    3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For morehelp, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation.

    The information you select automatically synchronizes whenyour installation is complete.

    4. After installing ActiveSync on your personal computer,connect the iPAQ Pocket PC to the personal computer usingthe USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger.

    Using the Serial Infrared (IR) ConnectionAfter setting up a connection with the USB connector on theUSB Synchronization Cradle/Charger, you can synchronize youriPAQ Pocket PC and your personal computer using an infraredconnection if you have an infrared port or an infrared USBadapter installed on your computer. The infrared connectionoption works only on computers that have Microsoft Windows98SE, Me, 2000, or XP operating systems installed.

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    To set up an infrared connection to a computer:

    1. Synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer usingthe USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger.

    2. Follow your computer manufacturers instructions to installand set up an infrared port.

    3. Remove the iPAQ Pocket PC from the cradle and line up theinfrared port with the computer infrared port so they areunobstructed and within 12 inches (30.5 cm) of each other.

    4. Initiate a connection by tapping Start > ActiveSync >Tools > Connect via IR. Synchronization begins on yourdevice.

    5. To disconnect, move the devices away from each other ortap x to turn off.

    Changing Synchronization SettingsYou can modify your synchronization settings for MicrosoftActiveSync to:

    Change when your iPAQ Pocket PC synchronizes with yourpersonal computer or server

    Change the type of connection from your iPAQ Pocket PCto your computer (for example, serial, USB, infraredconnections)

    Select the files and information to synchronize with yourcomputer

    Select the files and information you do not want tosynchronize with your computer (for example, e-mailattachments)

    Determine how conflicts between information on youriPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer arehandled

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    To change synchronization settings:

    1. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs >Microsoft ActiveSync > Tools > Options.

    a. On the Sync Options tab, select the files and informationto synchronize with your computer.

    b. On the Schedule tab, select when your iPAQ Pocket PCsynchronizes with your computer.

    c. On the Rules tab, determine how conflicts betweeninformation on your iPAQ Pocket PC and information onyour computer are handled.

    2. Tap OK when you are finished.

    3. From the File menu, click Connection Settings. Select thetype of connection to be allowed between the iPAQ PocketPC and the computer.

    Copying FilesYou can copy files to and from your computer using Explore inActiveSync and Windows Explorer.

    To copy files:

    1. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs >Microsoft ActiveSync.

    2. Click Explore.

    3. Double-click the My Pocket PC icon.

    4. On your personal computer, right-click the Start menu, thenselect Explore.

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    5. Locate the file to be moved.

    6. Drag and drop your files between your iPAQ Pocket PC andyour computer. ActiveSync converts the files so that they canbe used by the Pocket Office applications, if necessary.

    Move your files directly into My Documents on your iPAQPocket PC or into a folder inside your My Documents folder,so the applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC can locate them.

    Installing ApplicationsTo install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from yourcomputer using ActiveSync:

    1. Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your personal computerusing the USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger.

    2. Follow the instructions provided with the application and bythe installation Wizard.

    3. Check the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC to see if anyfurther steps are necessary to complete the applicationinstallation.

    Backing up and RestoringTo help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back up information to your computer regularly. For more informationon backing up and restoring information using MicrosoftActiveSync, refer to Backing up your Files in Chapter 4 of this Users Guide.

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    Synchronizing LinksYou can synchronize links to Web sites from your Favorites list on your computer to view them offline with Pocket InternetExplorer.

    1. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs >Internet Explorer icon.

    2. Click Favorites to see the list of links to your favoriteWeb sites.

    3. To save a Web site link to Mobile Favorites, open the Website, then click Create Mobile Favorite.

    If you select Favorites as an information type to besynchronized, ActiveSync copies your mobile favoriteto your Pocket PC the next time you synchronize.

    4. Follow the instructions in Synchronize information to

    manually synchronize your favorite links.

    Sending and Receiving E-mailYou can send and receive e-mail messages by synchronizing youriPAQ Pocket PC with your computer using ActiveSync. If you areusing ActiveSync to send and receive e-mail messages, the nameof the folder you are using is displayed at the bottom of thescreen. For more information on sending and receiving e-mailusing ActiveSync, refer to Inbox in the Help files on your iPAQPocket PC. To access the Help files on your Pocket PC, from theStart menu, tap Help > Inbox.

    Requesting MeetingsYou can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request throughActiveSync. Refer to Calendar in the Help files on your iPAQPocket PC. To access the Help files on your Pocket PC, from theStart menu, tap Help > Calendar.

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    3Managing the Battery

    Installing the BatteryIf you remove the main battery from your iPAQ Pocket PC,your device does not operate even if you try to use AC power.However, the Pocket PC has a small internal backup battery thatallows you to change the main battery without losing RAM data(user-installed programs and data) as long as it is replaced within10 minutes. If the battery is removed from the unit for longerthan 10 minutes, you will lose unsaved RAM data and need to

    reset the unit.It is recommended that you fully charge the iPAQ Pocket PCbattery before setting up the unit, and recharge regularly. YourPocket PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and theclock. While working at your desk, keep the Pocket PC connectedto the USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger. When traveling, it isrecommended that you carry the AC Adapter, Charger Adapterplug, or an optional spare battery with you.

    Your iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with the battery partiallycharged.

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    To install the removable/rechargeable battery:

    1. Locate the battery.2. On the back of the iPAQ Pocket PC, slide the latch to the left

    1 to open the battery door, then pull the door out 2 and awayfrom the unit 3 .

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    3. Insert the battery into the battery slot so that the connectorson the right side of the battery are seated on the pins 1 , thenpush the left side of the battery in place 2 .

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    4. Replace the battery door by inserting it back into the tabs onthe battery door area 1 , then close and latch it 2 .

    CAUTION: The battery door must be tightly latched to power thebattery.

    If the battery is not fully charged, you must connect the ACAdapter to the Pocket PC to fully charge it before continuing.It takes about four hours to fully charge the battery.

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    Removing the BatteryTo remove the battery from the iPAQ Pocket PC, lift the left sideof the battery and pull it out of the device.

    CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install onyour iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory (RAM), you need to reinstallthem if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removedfrom the unit for extended periods of time.

    You do not need to reinstall applications and data installed in theiPAQ File Store folder because they are saved in ROM.

    ChargingTo recharge the battery, use one of the following methods:

    AC Adapter with the Charger Adapter USB Synchronization Cradle/Charger with the AC Adapter

    Charging with the AC Adapter and Charger Adapter

    The standard AC Adapter works in any household outlet. You canalso purchase one that works in your vehicles cigarette lighter ora 12-volt power outlet.

    CAUTION: Use only HP recommended AC adapters.

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    To charge the iPAQ Pocket PC using the AC Adapter:

    1. Insert the Charger Adapter1

    into the charging port on thebottom of the iPAQ Pocket PC.

    2. Plug one end of the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 2 and plug the other end into the Charger Adapter 3 on thebottom of the iPAQ Pocket PC.

    3. When the power indicator on the top of the iPAQ Pocket PCturns solid amber, the unit is fully charged and you candisconnect the AC Adapter. The approximate time to fully

    charge a unit is four hours.

    The amber charge light blinks while the battery is recharging andturns solid (nonblinking) when the battery is fully charged.

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    The amber charge light blinks while the battery is recharging andturns solid (nonblinking) when the battery is fully charged.

    To charge an optional battery at the same time as the iPAQ PocketPC, insert the battery into the cradle, then insert the iPAQ PocketPC in front of the battery.

    If you receive a low backup battery warning, charge your unitimmediately before removing the main battery to avoid data loss.To view the amount of charge left in the backup battery, tapStart > Settings > System tab > Power.

    Preserving Battery Time

    Adjusting the Standby SettingAdjusting the Standby setting can preserve battery time. DuringStandby, the unit turns off so very little power is being consumed.This helps to preserve programs and data stored in RAM.

    Lower Standby PeriodIncreases the useable battery time.If you use the iPAQ Pocket PC for extended periods of time,you can choose to select a lower Standby Period.

    Higher Standby PeriodDecreases the useable batterytime and allocates it for standby usage. If you leave youriPAQ Pocket PC off for extended periods of time withoutrecharging it, you can choose to select a higher StandbyPeriod.

    For more information on using the Standby setting, tapStart > Settings > System tab > Power icon > Standby tab >Settings > Help.

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    To adjust the Standby setting:

    1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab >Power icon.

    2. Tap the Standby tab.

    3. Drag the pointer to adjust the standby period.

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    Changing the Backlight SettingsTo change the backlight settings in order to conserve more batterypower:

    1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab >Backlight.

    Backlight settings can also be accessed from the iTask button.Press Application Button 4 (iTask), then tap Settings > System

    tab > Backlight.

    2. Select the following backlight settings:

    Battery Power

    External Power

    Brightness

    Disabling Auto Power On for the Application Buttons

    Pressing the Application Buttons on the front of your iPAQPocket PC will turn your device on by default. To preserve powerand extend the life of your battery, you can disable this function.To disable the Auto Power On function of the ApplicationButtons:

    1. Tap Start > Settings > Buttons > Lock tab.

    2. Tap in the Disable the application buttons checkbox.

    3. Tap OK.

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    Manually Monitoring the BatteryTo manually monitor the battery power:

    1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab >Power icon.

    2. Tap OK.

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    4

    Learning the Basics

    Using the Today ScreenWhen you first turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC, the Today screendisplays. You can also display it by tapping Start, then Today.Use the Today screen to view:

    Owner information

    Upcoming appointments

    Unread and unsent messages

    Tasks that need to be completed

    Tap to switchto 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 orview existing appointment.Tap to read e-mail.

    Tap to create a new item.

    Tap to power Bluetooth on/off

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    Navigation Bar and Command BarThe Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displaysthe active program and current time, and allows you to closescreens. Use the Start menu to select your application.

    Within each program, use the Command bar located at the bottomof the screen to perform tasks. Tap New to create a new item inthe current program.

    Tap to select a program you have recently used .

    Tap to select a program.

    Tap to see additional programs.Tap to customize the settings.

    Tap to view online Help

    New button Input panel button

    Menu Buttonsactions

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    Status IconsYou may see the following status icons displayed on theNavigation bar or Command bar. Tap the icon on the screento view more information related to the item.

    Active connection to personal computer.

    Inactive connection to personal computer.

    Microsoft ActiveSync is synchronizing.

    Speaker is on.

    Speaker is off.

    iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the USB Synchronizationcradle. This icon only appears when there is an activeconnection.

    Bluetooth power-on/off icon. When the Bluetooth icon isblue, Bluetooth is active. When the Bluetooth icon is grayedwith a red X, Bluetooth is inactive.

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    Pop-Up MenusPop-up menus quickly perform an action for an item. Use thepop-up menu to cut, copy, rename, and delete an item, also sendan e-mail or beam a file to another device.

    To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the nameof the item on which you want to perform the action. When themenu appears, tap the desired action, or tap anywhere outside themenu to close it without performing an action.

    Tap and hold to displaythe pop-up menu.Tap the action you want.

    Tap outside the menu to closeit without performing an action.

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    Creating informationFrom the Today screen, create new information, including: Appointments

    Contacts

    E-mail

    Excel Workbook Information

    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 when finished creating a new item.

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    Customizing the Today ScreenFrom the Settings Today screen, you can: Add a picture as the background

    Select the information you see

    Set the order of the information

    Decide when to see the Today screen

    1. Tap , or from the Start menu, tap Settings > Today.2. Select Use this picture as the background check box.

    3. Tap Browse to select a picture from File Explorer.

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    4. Tap the Items tab to select or reorder the information on theToday screen.

    5. Tap an item to highlight it.

    6. Tap Move Up or Move Down to change the order of items onthe Today screen.

    You cannot change the placement of the Date on the Todayscreen.

    7. Tap the down arrow associated with Display Today screen if device is not used for...hours check box to determine how

    many hours must pass before the Today screen displays.8. Tap OK.

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    Using Applications

    Opening ApplicationsOpen any application on your iPAQ Pocket PC from the Start menu.

    You can also open an application by assigning it to an applicationbutton.

    To open an application:

    1. Tap Start > Programs.

    2. Tap the desired application title or logo.

    Minimizing ApplicationsTo minimize an open application, tap the x at the top right of thescreen.

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    Closing ApplicationsApplications automatically close based on available memory.However, if your iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, you canclose applications using iTask or by manually closing them.

    Closing with iTask1. Press the iTask button (Application Button 4 on the lower

    right side of your unit).

    2. Tap and hold the program to be closed.3. From the pop-up menu, tap Close This Task.

    Closing Manually1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Memory.

    2. Tap Running Programs.

    3. Tap Stop All or select a particular application, then tap Stop.

    To bring a currently running program to the foreground, tapActivate.

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    Installing ApplicationsInstall applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your: Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync

    iPAQ Pocket PC if the application file has a .cab extension

    iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer by copying an applicationfile that has an .exe or .cef extension

    When installing applications, look for the correct version for youriPAQ model or Pocket PC 2003. Follow the instructions provided with the application and by

    the installation Wizard to install applications from yourcomputer.

    Tap the application file in File Explorer on your iPAQ PocketPC and follow the instructions on the installation Wizard to

    install applications on your device.

    Your iPAQ Pocket PC is capable of handling large files andresizing photo images to screen size.

    Using iPAQ Image ViewerYou can use the iPAQ Image Viewer to view images with .bmp,.jpg, and .gif file extensions.

    Using the Image Viewer, you can:

    Create a slide show of images

    Sort and rotate images

    Adjust the timing between images in a show

    Set a variety of transition effects

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    Locating an Image

    1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Image Viewer.2. Tap the File tab, then Look In.

    3. Select a file, then tap OK.

    Viewing Image InformationYou can view the image size and type, date taken and modified,color, and file size of an image.

    To view image information:

    1. Locate an image and tap it to select it.

    2. Tap View, then Information Window.

    Changing the ViewImages are displayed in the thumbnail view by default. TheImage Viewer opens displaying the images in the ThumbnailView. This is the default setting when opening images in theImage Viewer.

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    You can change the view to full screen by:

    Double-tapping a thumbnail

    Tapping View, then Full Screen

    Tapping the View Full Screen icon

    Creating a Slide ShowYou can put images together to create a slide show and controldisplay options like:

    Orientation

    Zoom Image Quality

    Transition Effect

    Timing

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    To create a slide show:

    1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Image Viewer.2. Tap Show, then Set up Show... .

    3. Select images for the show and modify any image settings.

    To change settings for all images in the show, tap the Select Allbutton.

    4. Tap OK.

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    Saving a Slide Show

    To save a slide show:1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Image Viewer.

    2. Create a slide show.

    3. Tap File, then Save Show Settings or Save ShowSettings As... .

    4. Enter the name and location where you want to save thesettings.

    5. Tap OK.

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    Opening a Slide Show

    To open a slide show:1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Image Viewer.

    2. Tap File, then Open Show Settings... .

    3. Select the show setting.

    Sorting Image FilesTo sort image files:

    1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Image Viewer.

    2. Tap Edit, then Sort Images.

    3. Select sort order. You can sort by ascending or descendingName, Type, Size, or Date.

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    Viewing a Slide Show

    1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Image Viewer.2. Create or open an existing slide show.

    3. Tap the Show tab, then View Show.

    4. Select a method for advancing the images in the show,(Manual Advance, Automatic Advance, or AutomaticAdvance [Loop]).

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    Backing Up InformationUse iPAQ Backup or Microsoft ActiveSync Backup to back upand restore information on your iPAQ Pocket PC.

    iPAQ Backup is already installed on the iPAQ Pocket PC. Youmust install ActiveSync on your personal computer before usingActiveSync Backup.

    To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back up information on a regular basis.

    Backup/Restore using iPAQ BackupiPAQ Backup saves your data in a backup file. You may designatea file name and a location for the file to be saved. iPAQ Backupbacks up only to a memory card or the iPAQ File Store folder.

    Close all applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC before backingup or restoring your information.

    CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the currentinformation on your iPAQ Pocket PC with the information savedin your backup.

    To backup/restore using iPAQ Backup:

    1. Tap, or from the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Backup.

    2. Tap the Backup tab or the Restore 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, then press the Start button on the following screen.

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    Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync

    Close all applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC before backingup or restoring your information.

    CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the currentinformation on your iPAQ Pocket PC with the information savedin your backup.

    To backup/restore using ActiveSync:

    1. Be sure the iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to your personalcomputer.

    2. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From theStart menu, click Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync.

    3. From the Tools menu, click Backup/Restore.

    4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, then select your options.

    5. Click Backup Now or Restore Now.

    Using iPAQ File Store FolderYou can install applications and save files to the iPAQ FileStore folder, which is accessed from File Explorer on youriPAQ Pocket PC.

    Applications and files stored in iPAQ File Store are held inread-only memory (ROM) and are saved if you perform a fullreset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery dischargescompletely.

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    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.

    Before saving files to the iPAQ File Store folder, it is a good ideato determine how much memory is available in the folder. To

    view the amount of memory, from the Start menu, tap Settings >System > Memory > Storage Card tab.

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    5Learning Input Methods

    CAUTION: To avoid damaging your iPAQ Pocket PC screen, alwaysuse a stylus.Never use a pen or any type of metal pointer on thescreen.

    You can tap the keyboard or write with the Letter Recognizer,Microsoft Transcriber, or Block Recognizer in any application.Use the stylus to draw and write on the screen in the Notesapplication and from any Notes tab in the Calendar, Contacts,and Tasks applications.

    As you type or write, the Pocket PC suggests words for you in abox above the Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, or Block Recognizerbut not in Transcriber. You determine when the suggestionsoccur (for example, decide how many letters you enter beforesuggestions are made) and how many words are suggested.

    A question mark within an application indicates a Help file.

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    Changing Word Suggestion OptionsYou determine: If words are suggested The number of letters you enter before a word is suggested

    The number of words that are suggested per entry

    If you do not want any words suggested, remove thecheckmark by tapping the check box next to Suggest WordsWhen Entering Text.

    To change word suggestions:

    1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Input.

    2. Tap the Word Completion tab.

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    3. Determine the number of letters to type before a suggestion ismade, then tap the down arrow associated with letters andselect the number.

    4. Determine the number of words to be suggested, then tap thedown arrow associated with words and select the number.

    5. Tap OK.

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    Using the On-Screen KeyboardUse the stylus to tap letters, numbers, and symbols on theon-screen keyboard to enter typed text directly on the screen.

    To see the symbols, tap the 123 or Shift key.

    1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the InputPanel icon.

    2. Tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen.

    3. Tap a letter, symbol, or number to enter information.

    4. Tap OK.

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    Writing with the Stylus and the Letter

    RecognizerUse the stylus and Letter Recognizer to write letters, numbers,and symbols on the screen. Create words and sentences bywriting in upper case (ABC), lower case (abc), and symbols (123)in specific areas.

    To write with the stylus and Letter Recognizer:

    1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the InputPanel icon.

    2. Tap Letter Recognizer.

    3. Write a letter or symbol between the dashed line andbaseline.

    a. Write a letter between the hatch marks labeled ABC to

    display in upper case.b. Write a letter between the hatch marks labeled abc to

    display in lower case.

    c. Write a number or symbol between the hatch markslabeled 123.

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    For the character recognizer to work effectively, write charactersbetween the dashed line and baseline. If you are writing a letter like p, write the top portion

    within the dashed line and baseline, and the tail portionbelow the baseline.

    If you writing a letter like b, write the bottom portionwithin the dashed line and baseline, and the top portionabove the dashed line.

    4. What you write will be converted to text.

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    Writing with the Stylus and

    Microsoft TranscriberUse the stylus and Microsoft Transcriber to write words, letters,numbers, and symbols anywhere on the screen.

    1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the InputPanel icon.

    2. Tap Transcriber to display the Transcriber Intro screen.

    3. Tap OK.

    4. Tap New at the bottom of the screen.

    5. Begin writing on the screen. What you write will beconverted to text.

    To teach Transcriber your style of writing, tap on the a icon

    at the bottom of the screen to display the Letter Shapes screen andfollow the instructions.

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    Writing with the Stylus and Block

    RecognizerWrite letters, numbers, and symbols using the stylus and Block Recognizer. Create words and sentences by writing letters andnumbers in specific areas.

    1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the InputPanel button.

    2. Tap Block Recognizer.

    For online Help, tap the ?

    3. Write a word, letter, or symbol between the hatch marks.

    a. Write a letter between the hatch marks labeled abc totype text.

    b. Write a number or symbol between the hatch markslabeled 123 to type numbers or symbols.

    What you write will be converted to text.

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    Drawing and Writing on the ScreenUse the stylus as a pen to draw and write on the screen in theNotes application 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.

    Converting Writing to TextConvert your writing to text when you write with the stylus in theNotes application or from the Notes tab in: Calendar

    Contacts Tasks

    To convert writing to text:

    1. From the Start menu, tap Notes.

    Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks.

    2. Tap a note to open it.

    3. Tap Tools.

    4. Tap Recognize.

    To convert a particular word or phrase, highlight it before youtap Recognize. If you select more than one word and one is

    not recognized, all the other words will be converted. Theunrecognized word will remain written.

    5. Tap OK.

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    6Expansion Cards

    You can expand the memory and connectivity of your iPAQPocket PC. Use optional expansion cards for:

    Connecting wirelessly or by using a cable to the Internet or toa network

    Adding functionality such as a digital camera

    Expanding the memory of your iPAQ Pocket PC

    Viewing the content of memory cards

    Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are notincluded with your iPAQ Pocket PC.

    To locate information about expansion cards, visit the followingHP Web site:

    www.hp.com/products/pocketpc/options

    Installing an Expansion CardTo install a CompactFlash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) card intoan expansion slot on the iPAQ Pocket PC:

    1. Locate the appropriate slot on the top of the iPAQ Pocket PC.To identify slot locations, refer to the Getting Started document that came with the iPAQ Pocket PC.

    http://www.hp.com/products/pocketpc/optionshttp://www.hp.com/products/pocketpc/options
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    2. Before inserting a CompactFlash (CF) card into the CFexpansion slot, pull the plastic slot cover from the CF slot.

    3. Insert the expansion card into the appropriate expansion slotand push the connection edge of the card firmly into theexpansion slot.

    If your expansion card is not recognized, follow the cardmanufacturers instructions to install it.

    For more detailed help, refer to the Help files installed on youriPAQ Pocket PC. From the Start menu, tap Help > Connections.

    To prevent power loss, remove any expansion cards from eitherthe CF or SD expansion slots before turning off the iPAQPocket PC.

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    Removing a CompactFlash (CF)

    Expansion Card1. Close all applications using the expansion card.

    2. Remove a card from the CompactFlash expansion slot byusing the finger slot on the back side and pulling out the card.

    3. Replace the plastic slot cover into the CompactFlashexpansion slot.

    Removing a Secure Digital (SD)Expansion Card

    1. Close all applications using the expansion card.

    2. Remove a card from the Secure Digital expansion slot byslightly pushing down on the card

    1

    to unlock it.

    3. When the card disengages and pops up 2 , pull the card fromthe expansion slot.

    CAUTION: SD cards must first be unlocked before removal. Failureto do so will result in damage to the device and card.

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    Viewing the Content of Memory CardsUse File Explorer to view the files that are located on youroptional CompactFlash or Secure Digital card.

    1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > File Explorer.

    2. Tap the root directory of My Device, and select theappropriate Storage Card folder (CF, SD, etc.) to see alist of files and folders.

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    Connecting to the Internet

    Use your iPAQ Pocket PC to connect to the Internet or your Work network.

    To send and receive e-mail with Inbox and to view Web siteswith Pocket Internet Explorer, you must set up a remoteconnection with devices such as a CompactFlash (CF) modemcard, Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) modem card, ethernetcard, or a wireless 802.11x card. Another option is to use aBluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or LAN Access point.

    Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks,and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enableddevices, may require separately purchased additional hardwareand other compatible equipment, in addition to a standardWireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure and a separately purchasedservice contract. Check with your service provider for availabilityand coverage in your area. Not all Web content may be available.

    Some Web content may require installation of additionalsoftware.

    For more information on this subject, refer to the Help file onyour iPAQ Pocket PC by tapping Start > Help > Connections.

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    Using a Modem CardTo connect to the Internet with a modem card, you need a phoneline, a dial-up Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a Work Internetconnection, and a CompactFlash (CF) Expansion card.

    You must also obtain the following information from your ISPor your network administrator: telephone number, user name,password, domain name, and TCP/IP settings.

    Insert your CF modem card into the CF expansion slot on topof your iPAQ Pocket PC before trying to set up a modemconnection.

    1. Locate the CF slot on top of the iPAQ Pocket PC.

    2. Pull out the plastic slot cover from the CF expansion slot.

    3. Insert your CF modem card into the CF expansion slot andpush the connection edge of the card firmly into theexpansion slot.

    a. Most of the popular modem card drivers are included onyour iPAQ Pocket PC, so your modem card should berecognized.

    b. If your modem card is not recognized, follow your

    modem manufacturers instructions to install the modemcard driver on your iPAQ Pocket PC.

    4. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Connections tab >Connections icon.

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    5. Under My ISP or My Work Network, tap Add a newmodem connection.

    To view additional information on any screen or while changingsettings, tap the ? .

    6. Enter a name for the connection, select the modem type, thentap Next.

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    7. Enter the phone number exactly as it is dialed, then tap Next.

    8. Enter your user name, password, and domain.

    9. If you need to enter the specific TCP/IP settings, tap

    Advanced, then tap the TCP/IP tab.10. Select Use specific IP address.

    11. Enter your IP address.

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    If your private network does not use dynamically-assigned IPaddresses, ask your network administrator for the address.

    12. Tap OK > Finish.

    13. Tap OK twice to return to the Today screen.

    Connecting to a Private Network1. Before you start, be sure to have your server phone number,

    user name, and password. This information can be obtainedfrom your network administrator.

    2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon.

    3. In My Work Network, set up a new modem connection, newVPN Server connection, or proxy server connection.

    4. Start the connection by inserting the necessary modem cardinto the iPAQ Pocket PC, and start using Pocket InternetExplorer. Your device automatically begins connecting.

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    Synchronizing LinksYou can synchronize links to Web sites from your Favorites liston your computer to view them offline with Pocket InternetExplorer.

    1. From the Start menu on your computer, click the InternetExplorer icon.

    2. Click the Favorites icon on the Navigation bar to see the listof links to your favorite Web sites.

    3. To save a Web site link to Mobile Favorites, open the Website, then click Create Mobile Favorite.

    If you select Favorites as an information type to besynchronized, ActiveSync copies your mobile favorite toyour iPAQ Pocket PC the next time you synchronize.

    4. Follow the instructions in Synchronize information tomanually synchronize your favorite links.

    Entering an Internet AddressWith Pocket Internet Explorer and a connection to the Internet,you can view Web sites on your iPAQ Pocket PC by typing anaddress or Universal Resource Locator (URL) in the Address bar.

    Web sites that use HTML 4.0, DHTML, animated GIF images,and Java applets may not work correctly in Pocket InternetExplorer without additional software.

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    To enter an Internet address on your iPAQ Pocket PC:

    1. From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer > Address Bar.

    If the Address Bar is not turned on, tap the View tab > AddressBar to turn it on.

    2. Enter the address (URL) in the Address bar.

    3. Tap the Go icon.

    Using a Favorites ListWith Pocket Internet Explorer and a connection to the Internet,you can view Web sites on your iPAQ Pocket PC by selecting aWeb site 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.

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    8Using BluetoothThis iPAQ Pocket PC comes with built-in Bluetooth technologythat allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable,and secure wireless communication.

    With Bluetooth powered on, you can send information or performthe 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 ActiveSyncconnection

    Partner with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone and use as awireless modem

    Connect to other Bluetooth devices (Virtual COM port)

    Connect to Bluetooth wireless local area networks (WLANs)

    Print to a Bluetooth printer

    Create a personal area network (PAN) to chat, playgames, etc.

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    Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks,and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enableddevices, may require separately purchased additional hardwareand other compatible equipment, in addition to a standardWireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure and a separately purchasedservice contract. Check with your service provider for availabilityand coverage in your area. Not all Web content may be available.Some Web content may require installation of additionalsoftware.

    Getting Acquainted with BluetoothBefore you start using Bluetooth to establish wirelessconnections, take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with:

    Terms used in this chapter

    Supported Services Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth Manager

    For more detailed help, refer to the Help files installed on youriPAQ Pocket PC. From the Start menu, tap Help > Bluetooth.

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    Understanding TermsThe following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.

    The Term... Means... Authentication Must verify a numeric passkey before a

    connection or activity can be completed.

    Authorization Must approve a connection or activity beforeit can be completed.

    Bluetooth neighborhoodor device group Collection of Bluetooth devices.

    Bonding (Paireddevices)

    Create a trusted connection between yourdevice and another. Once a bond iscreated, the two devices become paired.

    A trusted device does not requireauthentication 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 whendiscovered by another device.

    Encryption Method of protecting data.

    Link key Code used to securely pair devices.

    Passkey Code you enter to authenticate connectionsor activities requested by other devices.

    Personal InformationManager (PIM)

    Collection of applications used to managedaily business tasks (e.g., Contacts,Calendar, and Tasks).

    Profiles Collection of Bluetooth settings.

    Service discovery Determine which applications you have incommon with other devices.

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    Supported ServicesThe functions that Bluetooth supports are called services. Youcan only communicate with Bluetooth devices that support atleast one of the following services:

    BPP (Basic Printer profile)

    DUN (Dial-up Networking profile)

    FAX

    FTP (File Transfer profile) GAP (Generic Access 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 oncomputer)

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    Working with Bluetooth SettingsFrom the tabs in Bluetooth Settings, you can:

    Turn Bluetooth on and off

    Enter or change your iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth name

    Set your connection preferences

    Enable Bluetooth services

    Specify security settings Define settings for sharing and connecting

    Select a user profile

    View software and port information

    You must use the arrows to the right of the tab names to scrollthrough the tabs.

    Opening Bluetooth Settings1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon.

    2. From the pop-up menu, tap Bluetooth Settings.

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    Turning ON 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.

    SHORTCUTS: There are two shortcuts for turning on Bluetooth. From the Bluetooth pop-up menu, tap Turn Bluetooth

    ON. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager

    to automatically turn on Bluetooth.

    Tap the Turn off button to disable.

    When Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth icon turns blue andthe left LED on the iPAQ Pocket PC blinks blue. When Bluetoothis turned off, the Bluetooth icon is grayed with a red X, and noincoming or outgoing connections are possible.

    To preserve battery power, it is recommended that you turn onBluetooth only when using it.

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    Setting Accessibility PropertiesYou may want to enter or change accessibility properties to definehow your iPAQ Pocket PC interacts with other Bluetooth devices.

    Entering a Device NameThe device name is what other devices see when they locate yourdevice.

    To enter a device name:

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings > Accessibility tab.

    2. Highlight the name in the Name field and enter your newname.

    3. Tap OK to save your changes.

    Allowing ConnectionsYou can determine if all devices or only paired devices canconnect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.

    Allowing All Devices to Connect1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth

    Settings > Accessibility tab.

    2. Select Allow other devices to connect, then All devices.

    3. Tap OK.

    CAUTION: This allows any device, even those unknown to you, toconnect to your iPAQ Pocket PC. Once they are connected, securitysettings for specific services apply as specified in the BluetoothSettings.

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    Allowing Paired Devices to Connect

    Paired devices share and exchange an internally generated Link Key prior to each connection. The Link Key is derived from aunique Bluetooth device address, a random number, anduser-defined password.

    This feature allows only devices that you trust to connect to youriPAQ Pocket PC.

    To allow paired devices to connect:

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings > Accessibility tab.

    2. Select Allow other devices to connect, then Paireddevices only.

    3. Tap OK.

    Allowing Others to Locate Your DeviceYou can allow other devices to search and locate your iPAQPocket PC.

    If another remote device has your devices address, that devicemay be able to locate and connect to you even though you did notselect for your device to be discovered.

    To allow others to locate your device:

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings > Accessibility tab.

    2. Select Other devices can discover me.

    3. Tap OK to save the changes.

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    Enabling Bluetooth ServicesYou can select to enable certain services: Automatically when Bluetooth is activated

    When you permit the connection

    When a passkey or link key is correctly entered

    You can use any of these security options when transferringfiles, creating a serial port connection, exchanging businesscard information, configuring dial-up networking, and joininga personal network.

    Automatically Enabling ServicesYou can allow devices to connect without any authorization.When 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 Networking,or Personal Network Server.

    3. Select Enable service.

    4. Ensure there are no check marks in the Authorizationrequired or Authentication (Passkey) required check boxes.

    5. Tap OK.

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    Requiring Authorization to Access Services

    If you elect to require authorization to access services, you mustauthorize each connection. Your iPAQ Pocket PC will ask you if the connection should be permitted.

    To require authorization to access services:

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings.

    2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer,Information Exchange, Serial Port, Dial-up Networking,or Personal Network Server.

    3. Select Authorization required.

    4. Tap OK.

    Secure Connections using a Passkey or BondTo establish a secure connection with another device, you can usethe passkey feature or an established bond. You can also add dataencryption to this type of security.

    A passkey is a code you enter to authenticate connectionsrequested by other devices. The passkey must be known andused by both parties or the connection will not be allowed.

    To require a passkey or bond: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 Networking,or Personal Network Server.

    3. Select Authentication (Passkey) required.

    4. Select Encryption Required if you want to require all dataexchanged between the devices to be encrypted.

    5. Tap OK.

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    Setting a Shared FolderYou can determine the folder that other devices access when theyconnect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.

    To set a shared folder:

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings.

    2. Tap the File Transfer tab.

    3. Tap the Folder icon and locate a desired file folder.

    4. Tap OK.

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    Understanding ProfilesUse profiles to quickly enable selected personal settings inmultiple environments.

    Creating a ProfileA new profile does not automatically become active. You mustselect it from the Current Profile list to activate it.

    To create a profile:

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings > General tab > Profile icon.

    2. Tap the New button.

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    3. Enter a descriptive name.

    4. Select an existing profile to use as a template.

    5. Tap OK.

    Activating a ProfileWhen a new profile is created, you will need to activate it.

    To activate a profile:

    1. Create a profile.

    2. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings.

    3. From the General tab, select it from the Current Profile down arrow list.

    4. Tap OK.

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    Saving Configuration Settings in a Profile

    To save the iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth configuration settings toany profile:

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings.

    2. From the General tab, tap the Profile icon.

    3. Select a profile from the Add/Delete Profiles list or create anew one.

    4. Tap OK.

    5. Set up your iPAQ Pocket PC. You should specify the desiredconnection, sharing, and security settings in all BluetoothSettings tabs.

    6. Tap OK to close the Bluetooth Settings. The changes areautomatically saved.

    Bluetooth must be turned on for changes to be saved.

    Renaming a Profile1. 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 Rename button.

    5. Enter a new descriptive name.

    6. Tap Enter.

    7. Tap OK.

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    Deleting a Profile

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings.

    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 ManagerUse Bluetooth Manager to:

    Establish connections

    Display shortcuts Exchange business cards

    Control the on-screen display

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    Opening Bluetooth ManagerFrom the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.The first screen that displays is My Shortcuts.

    Bluetooth Manager can also be accessed from the Today screenby tapping the Bluetooth icon, then from the pop-up menu, tap Bluetooth Manager.

    Opening Bluetooth Manager automatically turns on Bluetooth.

    Locating and Selecting a DeviceSeveral tasks require you to locate a device and connect to it.When you are required to locate a device, the Bluetooth browser

    assists by searching for your desired function that supports otherBluetooth devices.

    Pairing DevicesYou can pair devices so they must exchange a computer generatedsecurity key prior to each connection. The security key is alsocalled a Link Key. It is generated from a unique Bluetooth

    device address, a random number, and a user-defined password.Once two devices are paired, they have a trusted relationship witheach other that can be verified using a link key. No additionalinput is needed from the user. Therefore, connections andactivities can be performed between the paired devices withoutconstant authorization from the user.

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    To pair devices:

    1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.2. Tap Tools, then Paired devices.

    3. Tap Add.

    4. Tap the Lookup icon.

    5. Tap a device.

    6. Enter a password in the Passkey field.

    7. Tap OK.

    8. Enter the same passkey into the other device.

    Some devices, such as mobile phones, need to be placed in amode to accept a bond from another device. Refer to that devicesuser instructions for more information.

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    Unpairing Devices

    You can remove a paired relationship between devices.1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.

    2. Tap Tools, then Paired devices.

    3. Tap a device name.

    4. Tap Remove.

    5. Tap Yes to remove the pairing.

    Connecting to Other DevicesUse ActiveSync, serial and dial-up connections to communicatewith other Bluetooth devices. Establish a partnership with a cellphone and set up the Bluetooth services it offers.

    Identifying the Communications PortYou can identify the virtual COM ports used to create a serialport connection. You may need to identify these COM ports foractivities such as printing.

    Use the inbound COM port when other devices initiate a serialconnection. Use the outbound COM port when you initiate a

    serial connection to another device.To identify the communications port:

    1. From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > BluetoothSettings.

    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.

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    Establishing an ActiveSync ConnectionYou can set up an ActiveSync partnership with a Bluetooth-enabled computer.

    To establish an ActiveSync connection:

    1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.

    2. Tap New, then Connect.

    3. Tap ActiveSync via Bluetooth, then tap Next.

    4. Follow the Connection Wizard instructions.

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    Establishing a Serial ConnectionUse the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection just as youwould a physical serial cable connection. You must configure theapplication that will use the connection to the correct serial port.

    To establish a serial connection:

    1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.

    2. Tap New, then Connect.

    3. Tap Explore a Bluetooth device, then tap Next.

    4. Follow the connection wizard instructions.

    Dial-Up NetworkingWhen using dial-up networking (DUN), the remote deviceproviding the dial-up networking service, and the remote

    computer to which you are connecting must both have telephoneaccess.

    Devices that can provide dial-up networking include Bluetooth:

    Mobile phones

    Desktop computers

    Modems

    Using Dial-Up NetworkingTo connect to a device that provides modem access:

    1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.

    2. Tap New, then Connect.

    3. Tap Connect to the Internet, then tap Next.

    4. Follow the connection wizard instructions.

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    Once you have created the dial-up networking shortcut with adevice, tap and hold the shortcut icon in the My Shortcuts tab of the Bluetooth Manager, then tap Connect.

    5. Tap New Connection.

    6. Tap OK.

    7. Enter a name in the Connection Name field.

    8. Enter a phone number. You have to enter the country codeand area code depending on where you are calling.

    9. Tap OK to begin dialing.

    Some mobile phones require a bond between devices(see the section Pairing Devices ).

    To connect to the Internet and use Pocket Internet Explorer, youmust first connect to a Bluetooth phone from Bluetooth Manager.To make this connection the default dial-up connection for PocketInternet Explorer:

    1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Settings >Connections tab.

    2. Tap the Connections icon > Advanced tab.

    3. Tap Select Networks.4. Enable Bluetooth Settings from the drop down list.

    The Bluetooth modem connection you created can only beviewed from the Bluetooth Settings on the ConnectionsTask page.

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    Join a Personal Area NetworkConnect two or more Bluetooth devices to share files, collaborateor play multiplayer games.

    To establish a Personal Area Network connection:

    1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.

    2. Tap New, then Connect.

    3. Tap Join a personal network, then tap Next.

    4. Follow the Connection Wizard instructions.

    Establishing a Cell Phone PartnershipYou can establish a partnership with a cell phone, then set up theBluetooth services it offers.

    To establish a cell phone partnership:

    1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.

    2. Tap New, then Connect.

    3. Tap Partner with a cell phone, then tap Next.

    4. Follow the Connection Wizard instructions.

    Working with FilesYou can exchange information with a connected device. You canuse the Bluetooth File Explorer to:

    Navigate through the directories

    View files and folders

    Create new folders

    Send and receive files from a remote device

    Delete and rename files on a remote device

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    Creating a File Transfer Connection1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager.2. Tap New, then Connect.

    3. Tap Browse files on a remote device, then tap Next.

    4. Follow the Connection Wizard instructions.

    Sending Files1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, then tap Connect.

    2. Tap File, then Tap Send a File .

    3. Locate a file to send.

    4. Tap the file to automatically send it.

    5. Tap OK.

    Creating a Folder on a Remote Device1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, then tap Connect.

    2. Navigate to the location you want for the new folder.

    3. Tap File, then Create a folder.

    4. Enter a folder name while New Folder is highlighted, thentap Enter.

    5. Tap OK.

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    Receiving a File from a Remote Device1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, then tap Connect.2. Navigate to the file location on the remote device.

    3. Tap the file.

    4. Tap File, then tap Get.

    5. Tap OK.

    Deleting a File from a Remote Device1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, then tap Connect.

    2. Navigate to the file location on the remote device.

    3. Tap the file.

    4. Tap File, then tap Delete.

    5. Tap Yes to verify you want to delete the selecte