Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series User manual

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COMPAQ IPAQ POCKET PC
H3800 SERIES
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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NOTICE
The information in this document is
subject to change without notice.
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TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL
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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
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shall not be liable for technical or
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Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800
Series Getting Started Guide
First Edition September 2001
Part Number 254638-001
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Contents
Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What Is in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC . . . . . . .5
Set Up Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Navigate through the Interface . . . . . . . . . . .13
Enter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Communicating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Work with Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Use the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Use the Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Use Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Use Microsoft Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Federal Communications Commission Notice 45
Canadian Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 49
System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Routine Care and Battery Guidelines . .52
Routine Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Battery Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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What Is in the Box?
Getting Acquainted
To use your Compaq iPAQ™
Pocket PC H3800 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
universal 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
and DC adapter plug with you
when traveling.
Charge your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC for three hours before
you first use it.
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.
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
– detailed eBook guide, which
you can copy to your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
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What Is in the Box?
– interactive Flash guide
available on the CD-ROM
– comprehensive printable
reference guide
• a universal cradle for both USB
and serial connections
• a protective cover pack
•anextrastylus
• an AC adapter
• a rubber retainer
• a DC adapter plug
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: push to eject, push to lock
2Power Indicator: amber flash = charging;
amber solid = charged; green = alarm
3Power Button
4Speaker: alarms, recordings
5Color Display
6Programmable 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
7Navigation Button: scroll through a list
8Record/Application Button 5
9Light sensor: adjusts backlight
-Stereo Headphone Jack
qActive Bluetooth Indicator: flashes when
Bluetooth radio is on (Bluetooth models only)
wMicrophone
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What Is in the Box?
Top Panel
1Stereo Headphone Jack
2Microphone
3Hidden Infrared Port: beams information
with other mobile devices
4Stylus: push to eject, push to lock
5Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Slot: holds
a Secure Digital (SD) card
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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
Set up your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC by first charging it with
the AC adapter or the universal
cradle. Use the universal cradle to
Bottom Panel
1Charging/Communications Port: connect
to universal cradle, USB, or serial cable
2Unit Reset Switch: reset with stylus
3Expansion Pack Connector: connect to
an optional Expansion Pack
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Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
synchronize your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC with your computer.
CAUTION: For synchronization
to work properly, install
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before
you first connect your Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC to your com-
puter.
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 uni-
versal 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.
Charge your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC for three hours before
you first use it.
CAUTION: Some of the appli-
cations on your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC are held in RAM
memory, you will need to rein-
stall those applications if the
battery completely discharges.
Charge with the AC adapter
Charge your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC with the AC adapter.
Use the AC adapter to charge your
optional expansion pack, if you
have purchased one. For more
information about expansion
packs, see Expanding Functionality
with Expansion Packs in the eBook
guide, the printable reference
guide, or the Flash guide available
on the CD-ROM.
Charge your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC for three hours before
you first use it.
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.
1Locate the AC adapter
2Plug the AC adapter into an
outlet
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