Compaq iPAQ H3700 Series User manual

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COMPAQ IPAQ POCKET PC
H3700 SERIES
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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NOTICE
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Microsoft, MS, ActiveSync, Win-
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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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4
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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
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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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Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
1Insert the Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC Companion
CD-ROM
2Follow the instructions on the
screen for installing
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
For more help, click on the
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help
button during installation
3Locate the cradle
4Insert the AC adapter plug
into the DC jack on the back
of the cradle
5Attach either the USB or
serial cable to your computer
6Slide the bottom of your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into
the cradle and push firmly
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
installation will resume
7Select the information to
synchronize with your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC
The information you select will
automatically synchronize when
your installation is complete
8Leave your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC in the cradle until
the light stops blinking and
the battery is charged
The setup of your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC is now complete
9Go to the Companion
CD-ROM to install extra soft-
ware to enhance your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Charge Your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC
Charge your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC on a regular basis with
the AC adapter or the cradle.
Charge with the cradle
Charge your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC with the cradle. Use the
cradle to
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Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
• synchronize with your computer
• recharge the battery of an
optional expansion pack, if you
have purchased one (for exam-
ple, recharge the battery of the
Dual-slot PC Card Expansion
Pack)
Slide the bottom of your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle and
push firmly
The charge light blinks when
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is
recharging the battery
The charge light is solid
(non-blinking) when the battery
is fully charged
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 opens
on your computer and
recognizes your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC
Charge with the AC adapter
Because your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC uses some power to
maintain RAM and the clock, you
need to recharge the battery regu-
larly. 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 computer when
working at your desk and carry
your AC adapter with you when
traveling.
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.
Use the AC adapter to also charge
your optional expansion pack, if
you have purchased one. For more
information about expansion
packs, see Expanding Functional-
ity with Expansion Packs in the
eBook guide or the printable refer-
ence guide available on the
CD-ROM.
The standard adapter works in any
household outlet. You can also pur-
chase one that works in your car’s
cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power
outlet.
CAUTION: Use only Compaq
recommended AC adapters.
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Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
1Locate the AC adapter
2Plug the AC adapter into an
outlet
3Insert the DC adapter plug
into the bottom of your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Change the backlight
settings
1From the Start menu, tap
Settings
2Tap System
3Tap Backlight
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Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
4Select the backlight settings
On the Battery Power tab,
select when to use the backlight
on battery power
On the External Power tab,
select when to use the backlight
on external power
On the Brightness tab, select
the level of brightness for the
backlight
Hint: Slide the bar to the lowest
level to conserve the most
power
Tips
I cannot see anything on the
screen
1Make sure the screen is on
Press the power button
2Make sure the Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC is connected to
the AC adapter and the cra-
dle
Plug the AC adapter into an
outlet
Insert the DC adapter plug into
the cradle
I cannot keep my battery
charged
Always keep the Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC connected to a cradle or
AC adapter when you are not using
it
In the backlight settings slide the
bar to the lowest level to conserve
the most power
I do not see the charge light
blinking when my Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to
the cradle
1Make sure the cradle is
plugged into an outlet
2Make sure the bottom of your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is
pushed firmly into the cradle
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Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
3Determine if the unit is fully
charged
The charge light does not blink
when the unit is fully charged.
From the Start menu, tap
Settings
Tap Sys tem
Tap Powe r
The backlight keeps turning off
The backlight turns off to conserve
power
On the Battery Power tab, change
the time the backlight stays on and
choose to have the backlight turn
on when you touch the screen or
push a button
My Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is
not responding or an
application hangs
Perform a soft reset of your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC
1Insert the stylus into the unit
reset switch at the bottom of
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
2Press the switch for 1 second
I forgot my password
Perform a hard reset of your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC
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
you perform a hard reset.
1With the stylus, slide open
the On/Off door at the bottom
of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket
PC
2Slide the On/Off switch to the
Off position at the right
3Wait about 1 minute
4Slide the On/Off switch to the
On position at the left
5Close the On/Off door
6Follow the instructions on the
screen
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Navigate through the Interface
Navigate through the
Interface
Navigate through the Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC interface in three ways:
•tap
• tap and hold
• press application buttons
Tap the screen with the pointed tip
of your stylus to open applications
and make selections. For exam-
ple, tap the Start menu to see a list
of applications available.
Tap and hold an area on the screen
to see a pop-up menu.
Press an application button on the
front panel to quickly turn on the
screen and open your Calendar or
your Contacts or make a recording.
Realign the screen
When you turn on the screen of
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for
the first time, you are guided
through the alignment process.
Realign your screen if
• the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
does not respond accurately to
your taps
• you perform a hard reset of your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
1From the Start menu, tap
Settings
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Navigate through the Interface
2Tap System
3Tap the Screen icon
4Tap the Align Screen button
to begin the realignment pro-
cess
5Tap the cross-hair object at
each location to realign the
screen
Be precise when you tap the
cross-hair object
6Tap OK
Open applications
Most applications on your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC are only two taps
away from any screen. Open any
application on your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC from the Start menu.
Hint: Open any application by
assigning it to an application but-
ton
1Tap Start or the Microsoft
logo at the upper left of the
screen on the menu bar to
open the Start menu
Otherwise, tap the application
title on the menu bar to open
the Start menu
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Navigate through the Interface
2Tap Programs to see the
applications on your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC
3Tap the application title or
icon to open it
Minimize applications
From the application you would like
to minimize, tap the x
Close applications
Applications should close automat-
ically as you open new applica-
tions. However, if your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly,
manually close applications.
1From the Start menu, tap
Settings
2Tap System
3Tap Memory
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Navigate through the Interface
4Tap Running Programs
5Tap Stop All to close all appli-
cations
Otherwise, select an application
and tap Stop
Set the time for home
When you turn on the screen of
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for
the first time, you are guided
through setting the time. Set the
time again if
• the battery completely dis-
charges
• you perform a hard reset of your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Hint: From the Today screen, tap
the clock icon to set the time.
1From the Start menu, tap
Settings
2Tap System
3Tap Clock
4Tap Home
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Navigate through the Interface
5Tap the time-zone down
arrow to select your location
and time zone
6Tap the hour, minutes, or
seconds to select the time
you want to adjust
7Tap the up or down arrow to
adjust the time
Otherwise, move the hands of
the clock with the stylus to
adjust the time
8Tap AM or PM to change the
time to AM or PM
9Tap OK
10Tap Yes to save your clock
settings
Set the time for a location
you are visiting
Set the time for a location you are
visiting.
Hint: From the Today screen, tap
the clock icon to set the time.
1From the Start menu, tap
Settings
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