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User’s Guide
hp iPAQ Pocket PC h4000 Series
Document Part Number: 343434-001
August 2003
Note: Not all models described are
available in all regions.
Note: Model shown in illustrations is
iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 Series
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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 Lo
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Contents 1 Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 Entering Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 Resetting the
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Contents 3 Managing the Battery Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Installing the Battery in the h4100 Model. . . . . . . . . 3–2 Installing the Battery in the h4300 Model. . . . . . . . . 3–5 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Removing the Battery from the h4100 Model. . . . . . 3–8 Removing the Battery from the h4300 Model. . . . . . 3–9 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 5 Learning Input Methods Using Input Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 Changing Word Suggestion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1 Using the On-Screen Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4 Writing with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5 Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber . . . . . 5–6 Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer . . . . . 5–6 Drawing and Writin
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Contents Enabling Bluetooth Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–8 Setting a Shared Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10 Understanding Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11 Working with Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13 Opening Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14 Locating and Selecting a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14 Connecting to Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Managing Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7 Viewing or Editing a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . 9–7 Deleting a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7 Monitoring Signal Strength and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8 Working with Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–9 Looking Up an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–9 Changing TCP/IP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10 Cha
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Contents Wireless Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–6 U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7 Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . A–7 Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8 Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8 B Specifications System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1 Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Congratulations on purchasing an HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4000 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 Asset Viewer List detailed information about your system and its configuration. Bluetooth Enables short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information up to a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters). hp Mobile Print Center Enable printing. (On CD for all models.) iPAQ Wireless Allows you to turn Wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth on and off. iTask Allows you to quickly access the most frequently used feature
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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 computer so you have the latest information in both locations. Be sure you install ActiveSync on your computer before connecting the cradle and iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. Calculator Perform calculations and convert currency. Calendar Schedule appointments, meetings, and other events, and set an alarm to remind you of the appointments. Appointm
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Microsoft Pocket PC Software Functions Pocket Internet Explorer Browse the Internet and download pages through synchronization or by connecting to the Internet. Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your computer. Settings Obtain quick access to settings for the backlight, clock, memory, power, regional settings, Today screen, password, sounds and notifications, etc. Tasks Keep track of your to-do list. Terminal Ser
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC You can perform three basic actions using the stylus: Tap—Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item. Lift the stylus after you tap an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse on your computer. Drag—Place the point of the stylus on the screen and drag an item across the screen without lifting the stylus until you have completed the selection. Dragging is equivalent to dragging with the left mouse button pressed on your comput
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC 3. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, and use the up and down arrows to adjust the time. Shortcut: You can also adjust the time by moving the hands of the clock with the stylus. 4. Tap AM or PM. 5. Tap OK. 6. Tap Yes to save the time. Setting the Date 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock 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
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Entering Owner Information You can personalize your iPAQ Pocket PC by entering owner information. To enter owner information: 1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Owner Information. 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. Note: If you prefer, you can use Letter Recognizer, Microsoft Transcriber, or
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC To perform a normal reset: 1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the side (h4100) or bottom (h4300) of your iPAQ Pocket PC. 2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. The Pocket PC restarts and displays the Today screen. Performing a Full Reset A full reset is sometimes referred to as a “hard reset.” Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data from RAM. CAUTION: If you perform a full reset, your iPAQ Pocket PC re
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC hp iPAQ Pocket PC h4300 series 3. Release the Power button first, then the Reset button. 4. The Pocket PC resets and powers on. 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 Set
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC 3. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise when tapping the cross-hair object. 4. Tap OK. Routine Care To keep your iPAQ Pocket PC in good condition and working properly, follow these guidelines: ■ Keep your Pocket PC away from excessive moisture and temperature 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. ■ Clean your Pocket PC by wipi
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2 Using ActiveSync You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to: ■ Synchronize information between your iPAQ Pocket PC and up to two computers or one server so that you have the latest information in all locations. ■ Change synchronization settings and the synchronization schedule. ■ Copy files between your device and computer. ■ Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC. ■ Back up and restore device information. ■ Synchronize links. ■ Send and receive e-mail. ■ Request meetings. CAUTION: For synchr
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Using ActiveSync Connecting to a Computer Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer using Microsoft ActiveSync and the desktop cradle, a wireless infrared connection, or Bluetooth. For more information on using ActiveSync with Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 8, “Using Bluetooth.” Note: When using Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail on your computer with your iPAQ Pocket PC, you must have Microsoft Outlook 98 or later installed on your computer. If you do not have Outlook, install th
