HP iPAQ hx2000 Series Installation manual

iii
iii
Learning the Basics
Viewing the Operating System Information
Adjusting the Volume
Changing Power Management Settings
Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight
Charging the Battery
Manually Checking the Battery Charge Level
Adding a Custom Background Image
Locking and Unlocking the Today Screen
Installing and Removing Programs
Opening and Closing Programs
Reassigning Programs or Shortcuts to Program Buttons
Setting Alarms
Shortcut Menus
Showing the Clock in All Programs
Creating or Assigning a Category
Adjusting the Speed for Scrolling Through Items in a List
Realigning the Touch Screen
Entering Text
Entering Text
Entering Text using Block Recognizer
Entering Text using Letter Recognizer
Writing with Transcriber
Entering Text Using the Keyboard
HP iPAQ Additional Product Information

iv
Synchronizing
Transferring Files Between a Computer and HP iPAQ
Migrating Data from Palm Desktop to Microsoft Windows
Mobile 5.0
Wireless Synchronization Cost Saving Tips
Calendar
Accessing Calendar
Changing the Display of the Work Week
Scheduling an Appointment
Editing an Appointment
Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments
Contacts
Accessing Contacts
Creating a Contact
Changing Contact Information
Copying a Contact
Working with the Contact List
Finding a Contact
Sending an E-mail Message to a Contact
Sending a Text Message to a Contact
Tasks
Tasks
Locating a Task
Setting the Start and Due Dates for a Task
Showing Start and Due Dates in the Task List
Setting Options for Displaying Tasks on the Today Screen
Marking a Task as Completed

v
Messaging
Setting up an E-mail Account
Changing E-mail Download Options
Downloading Messages and Attachments
Replying to or Forwarding a Message
Adding an Attachment to a Message
Installing an Online Address Book
Managing Folders
Deleting All Messages and Folders
Expansion Cards
Using Expansion Cards
Installing an Expansion Card
Removing an Expansion Card
Viewing Content of an Expansion Card
HP Image Zone
HP Image Zone
Viewing Photos in a Different Folder
Viewing a Photo Full-Screen
Viewing a Slideshow
E-mailing Photos
Attaching a Sound File to a Photo
Security
Using HP ProtectTools
Setting Up Security
Unlocking Your HP iPAQ
Encrypting/Decrypting Data
Changing Your HP ProtectTools Password
Managing Encrypted Folders

vi
Learning to Enroll a Fingerprint (not available on all models)
Enrolling a Fingerprint
Connections
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth (not available on all models)
Working with Bluetooth Manager
Pairing and Unpairing Devices
Creating, Ending, and Accepting a Bluetooth Partnership
Making a Device Discoverable
Opening Bluetooth Settings
Requiring a Passkey or Bond
Requiring Authorization to Access Services
Setting a Bluetooth Shared Folder
Setting Up an Incoming or Outgoing Bluetooth COM Port
Bluetooth Device Profiles
Using Business Card Exchange
Connecting to a Headset
Connecting to a Computer via Bluetooth
Establishing a Mobile Phone Partnership
Infrared
Receiving an Infrared Beam
Synchronizing with the Infrared Connection
Beaming an Item
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Terms
Automatically Connecting to a Network
Monitoring Signal Strength and Status
Entering New Settings

vii
Searching for Networks to Access
Setting Up a Wireless Network
Deleting a Wireless Network
Setting Up an Automatic Choice for Connections
Logging on to Network Services
Connecting to Intranet URLs
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to My Work Network
Ending a Connection
Advanced Network Settings
Looking Up an IP Address
Setting Up a Network Card
Changing Network Card Settings
Setting Up a VPN Server Connection
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings
Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings
Changing a Connection Group Name
Changing an Intranet URL
Changing Server Settings
Setting Up a Wireless Access Point (WAP) Gateway
Changing Modem Connection Settings
Configuring Network Security Settings
Configuring 802.1x Authentication Settings
Regulatory Notices

viii
Product Specifications
System Specifications
Physical Specifications
Operating Environment
Copyright

2
Viewing the Operating System Information
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About.
The version of the operating system on your device will be listed near the
top of the screen.

3
Adjusting the Volume
You can change the volume for various sounds, such as the sound you
hear when you tap program names and menu options.
1. Tap the Speaker icon at the top of the screen.
2. Move the system volume slider to the desired volume level.
3. To mute system sounds, tap Off.
NOTE: You can also press the volume control on your HP iPAQ to quickly
change system volume settings.
You can also specify the sound you want to here for a notification.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications.
2. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by
selecting the appropriate check boxes.
3. On the Notifications tab, in Event, tap an event name and choose
how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check
boxes. You can choose from several options, such as a special
sound, a message, or a flashing light.
NOTE: Turning off sounds and the LED notification helps conserve
battery power.

4
Changing Power Management Settings
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power.
2. Tap the Battery tab to view how much battery power is available.
3. Tap the Wireless tab to turn Wireless signals on or off.
4. Tap the Advanced tab to select the length of time the HP iPAQ
stays on when using battery power or external power.

5
Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the
Backlight
You can set the backlight to dim after a specified amount of time has
elapsed.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight.
2. Tap the Battery power tab or the External power tab.
3. Select the Turn off backlight if device is not used for
check box, then specify the time delay.
You can also increase or decrease the brightness of the backlight.
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight >
Brightness tab.
2. Move the sliders up to increase and down to decrease the
brightness.