Compaq iPAQ H3700 Series User manual

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COMPAQ IPAQ POCKET PC
H3700 SERIES
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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NOTICE
The information in this document is
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Compaq Computer Corporation.
© 2001 Compaq Computer Corpo-
ration.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, and
iPAQ are trademarks of Compaq
Information Technologies Group,
L.P. in the US and other countries.
Microsoft, MS, ActiveSync, Win-
dows, Windows NT, and the Win-
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Microsoft Corporation. Intel is a
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other product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their
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shall not be liable for technical or
editorial errors or omissions con-
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this document is provided “as is”
without warranty of any kind and is
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Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700
Series Getting Started Guide
First Edition September 2001
Part Number 254573-001
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Contents
Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What Is in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC . . . . . . .5
Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC . . . . . .7
Navigate through the Interface . . . . . . . . . . .12
Enter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Communicating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Work with Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Use the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Use the Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Use Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Use Microsoft Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Federal Communications Commission Notice 44
Canadian Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 48
System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Routine Care and Battery Guidelines . .51
Routine Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Battery Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Getting Acquainted
To use your Compaq iPAQ™
Pocket PC H3700 Series most
effectively, start by learning how to
• register your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC
• set up your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC
• set up synchronization
• navigate through the interface
• enter information
Because your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC uses some power to
maintain files in RAM and the
clock, you need to recharge the
battery regularly. Keep the Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC connected to the
cradle or the AC adapter while you
are at your desk. The best policy is
to keep the Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC connected to your com-
puter when working at your desk
and carry your AC adapter with you
when traveling.
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is
shipped with a charge on the bat-
tery. You may want to ensure that it
is fully charged before synchroniz-
ing.
CAUTION: Because most of
the applications and data you
install on your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC are held in memory,
you will need to reinstall them if
the battery completely dis-
charges.
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What Is in the Box?
What Is in the Box?
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
ships with
• the Getting Started Guide
• Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Com-
panion CD-ROM
– Microsoft® ActiveSync 3.5
software on the Companion
CD-ROM
– Add-on software and
applications for some
models
– detailed eBook guide, which
you can copy to your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
– comprehensive printable
reference guide
•acradle
• an AC adapter
If items are missing, contact Cus-
tomer Support at the numbers pro-
vided in the Worldwide Telephone
Numbers booklet.
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What Is in the Box?
Front Panel
1Stylus: tap, draw, or write
2Power Button
3Power Indicator: alarm charge light
4Light sensor: adjusts backlight
5Speaker
6iPAQ Navigation/Action Button 5: scroll through a
list, open a selected item
7Programmable Application Buttons 1-4 (left to
right): navigate to applications, default: button 1 is
Calendar, button 2 is Contacts, button 3 is Inbox,
button 4 is iPAQ Task
8Record Button
9Microphone
-Stereo Headphone Jack
qInfrared Port: exchange information with other
Windows-powered devices
wStylus Release Button: eject the stylus
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2
3
4
5
6
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What Is in the Box?
Top Panel
1Stereo Headphone Jack
2Infrared Port: exchange information with
other Windows-powered devices
3Stylus Release Button: eject the stylus
4Stylus: tap, draw, or write
1 2 34
Bottom Panel
1Communications Port: connect to cradle,
USB, or serial cable.
2Reset Button: reset with stylus
3On/Off Switch: clear all information
4DC Jack: connect to external power
5iPAQ Expansion Pack Connector:
connect to an optional Expansion Pack
1
2
3
4
5
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Register
Register
You can receive the latest informa-
tion on your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC, as well as special
offers on Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
accessories and software, by reg-
istering with Compaq online at
http://www.compaq.com/register
or by completing and mailing the
Register Now* card included in the
shipping box.
*Not available in all countries
Set Up Your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC
To set up your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC
1Turn on the battery
2Personalize your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC (see page 6)
3Set up synchronization (see
page 6)
Turn on the battery
Before you set up your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC, turn on the bat-
tery.
CAUTION: For synchronization
to work properly, install
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before
you first connect your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC to your com-
puter.
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is
shipped with a charge on the bat-
tery. You may want to ensure that it
is fully charged before synchroniz-
ing.
1With the stylus, open the
On/Off door at the bottom of
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
2Move the On/Off switch to
the On position at the left
3Close the On/Off door
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Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Personalize your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC
When you turn on the screen of
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for
the first time, you are guided
through Welcome screens. Follow
the instructions to
• realign your screen
• learn about the stylus
• learn about the pop-up menus
• select your time zone
1Press the Power button to
turn on the screen if neces-
sary
2Follow the instructions on the
Welcome screens
Set up Synchronization
Synchronizing allows you to share
information between your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer
or your server. Please note that you
should set up synchronization
when you first connect your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC to your com-
puter.
CAUTION: For synchronization
to work properly, install
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is
connected to your computer for
the first time.
During installation,
• create partnerships, which
allow you to synchronize infor-
mation with multiple computers
• connect the cradle to your com-
puter
• select the information to syn-
chronize with your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC, for example,
Contacts, Calendar, Inbox,
Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes,
and AvantGo
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