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... NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of their respective companies. Intel is a trademark of any form without notice. Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide First Edition September 2001 Part Number 254574-001 iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 2 NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS...
... NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of their respective companies. Intel is a trademark of any form without notice. Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide First Edition September 2001 Part Number 254574-001 iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 2 NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS...
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... your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to a computer Information on iPAQ Pocket PC options Additional programs that can be installed on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Warranty and service information Product information Up-to-date information on Windows-powered devices Compaq Software Updates Sources The Interactive User Guide located on the CD-ROM for the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series (on your computer and on the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC...
... your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to a computer Information on iPAQ Pocket PC options Additional programs that can be installed on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Warranty and service information Product information Up-to-date information on Windows-powered devices Compaq Software Updates Sources The Interactive User Guide located on the CD-ROM for the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series (on your computer and on the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC...
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Contents Locating Information 3 Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted 6 What Is in the Box 6 Register 8 Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 8 Set Up Synchronization 10 Navigate through the Interface 14 Enter Information 21 Chapter 2: Communicating 28 Connect to a Computer 28 Connect to the Internet or your ... Software Tips 103 Expanding with Packs Tips 104 Expanding with Cards Tips 104 Appendix A: Regulatory Notices 105 Federal Communications Commission Notice 105 Canadian Notice 106 iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 4
Contents Locating Information 3 Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted 6 What Is in the Box 6 Register 8 Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 8 Set Up Synchronization 10 Navigate through the Interface 14 Enter Information 21 Chapter 2: Communicating 28 Connect to a Computer 28 Connect to the Internet or your ... Software Tips 103 Expanding with Packs Tips 104 Expanding with Cards Tips 104 Appendix A: Regulatory Notices 105 Federal Communications Commission Notice 105 Canadian Notice 106 iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 4
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...-ROM - comprehensive printable reference guide • a cradle or auto-sync cable • an AC adapter iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 6 1 Getting Acquainted To use it. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC - Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC ships with you first use your Compaq iPAQ™ Pocket PC H3700 Series most of the applications and data you need to maintain files in the Box...
...-ROM - comprehensive printable reference guide • a cradle or auto-sync cable • an AC adapter iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 6 1 Getting Acquainted To use it. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC - Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC ships with you first use your Compaq iPAQ™ Pocket PC H3700 Series most of the applications and data you need to maintain files in the Box...
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... 5: scroll through a list, open a selected item 7 Programmable Application Buttons 1-4 (left to right): navigate to an optional Expansion Pack 3 1 2 iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 7 Stereo Headphone Jack q Infrared Port: exchange information with other Windows-powered devices 7 w Stylus Release Button: eject the stylus 6...Button: reset with stylus 3 On/Off Switch: clear all information 4 DC Jack: connect to external power 4 5 iPAQ Expansion Pack Connector: connect to applications, default: button 1 is Calendar, button 2 is Contacts, button 3 is Inbox, button 4 is...
... 5: scroll through a list, open a selected item 7 Programmable Application Buttons 1-4 (left to right): navigate to an optional Expansion Pack 3 1 2 iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 7 Stereo Headphone Jack q Infrared Port: exchange information with other Windows-powered devices 7 w Stylus Release Button: eject the stylus 6...Button: reset with stylus 3 On/Off Switch: clear all information 4 DC Jack: connect to external power 4 5 iPAQ Expansion Pack Connector: connect to applications, default: button 1 is Calendar, button 2 is Contacts, button 3 is Inbox, button 4 is...
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...: Some of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to maintain RAM and the clock, you charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, turn on the battery 1. Getting Acquainted Register You can receive the latest information on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, as well as special offers on Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and software...
...: Some of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to maintain RAM and the clock, you charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, turn on the battery 1. Getting Acquainted Register You can receive the latest information on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, as well as special offers on Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and software...
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... plug into the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Charge with the cradle Charge your computer iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 9 Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM Follow the instructions in any household outlet. Locate the cradle 3. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for three hours before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. 1. You can...
... plug into the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Charge with the cradle Charge your computer iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 9 Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM Follow the instructions in any household outlet. Locate the cradle 3. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for three hours before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. 1. You can...
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... during installation 3. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 10 Synchronize with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, for the first time. During installation, • create partnerships, which allow you first connected your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Set Up Synchronization Synchronizing allows you must use a serial cable 5. Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM 2. Slide the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle...
... during installation 3. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 10 Synchronize with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, for the first time. During installation, • create partnerships, which allow you first connected your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Set Up Synchronization Synchronizing allows you must use a serial cable 5. Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM 2. Slide the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle...
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... the backlight settings 1. Follow the instructions on the screen 2. Getting Acquainted By default, Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 continuously synchronizes with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC at any time you are guided through Welcome screens. From your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are connected to your computer. 1. Manually synchronize information with information on the screen of your...
... the backlight settings 1. Follow the instructions on the screen 2. Getting Acquainted By default, Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 continuously synchronizes with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC at any time you are guided through Welcome screens. From your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are connected to your computer. 1. Manually synchronize information with information on the screen of your...
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2. Make sure the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is on the screen 1. Make sure the screen is connected to conserve the most power iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 12 Select the backlight settings On the Battery Power tab, select when to use the backlight on battery power On the ... for the backlight Hint: Slide the bar to the lowest level to conserve the most power Tips 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 the...
2. Make sure the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is on the screen 1. Make sure the screen is connected to conserve the most power iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 12 Select the backlight settings On the Battery Power tab, select when to use the backlight on battery power On the ... for the backlight Hint: Slide the bar to the lowest level to conserve the most power Tips 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 the...
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... door 6. Slide the On/Off switch to the Off position at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. To reactivate your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the left 5. From the Start menu...Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the cradle 1. Press the switch for 1 second or connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to the AC adapter iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 13 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. Getting Acquainted I forgot my password Perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC...
... door 6. Slide the On/Off switch to the Off position at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. To reactivate your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the left 5. From the Start menu...Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the cradle 1. Press the switch for 1 second or connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to the AC adapter iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 13 Slide the On/Off switch to the On position at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. Getting Acquainted I forgot my password Perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC...
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... the realignment process 5. For example, tap the Start menu to see a pop-up menu. Tap OK iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 14 Realign your screen if • the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps • you turn on the screen and open applications and make ...reset of your Contacts or make selections. From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. Getting Acquainted Navigate through the Interface Navigate through the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC interface in three ways: • tap • tap and hold an area on the screen of your stylus to open your Calendar...
... the realignment process 5. For example, tap the Start menu to see a pop-up menu. Tap OK iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 14 Realign your screen if • the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps • you turn on the screen and open applications and make ...reset of your Contacts or make selections. From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. Getting Acquainted Navigate through the Interface Navigate through the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC interface in three ways: • tap • tap and hold an area on the screen of your stylus to open your Calendar...
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... at the upper left of the screen on the menu bar to open the Start menu 2. Open any application on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC from any application by assigning it Minimize applications From the application you would like to an application button 1. Tap the application ...title or icon to open the Start menu Otherwise, tap the application title on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 3. Hint: Open any screen. Getting Acquainted Open applications Every application on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is only two taps away from the Start menu. Tap Programs to see the applications on...
... at the upper left of the screen on the menu bar to open the Start menu 2. Open any application on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC from any application by assigning it Minimize applications From the application you would like to an application button 1. Tap the application ...title or icon to open the Start menu Otherwise, tap the application title on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 3. Hint: Open any screen. Getting Acquainted Open applications Every application on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is only two taps away from the Start menu. Tap Programs to see the applications on...
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...8226; you open new applications. However, if your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to close applications. 1. Tap Memory 4. Tap Running Programs 5. From the Start menu, tap Settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 16 From the Start menu,... Acquainted Close applications Applications should close automatically as you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for home When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, manually close all applications Otherwise, select an application and tap Stop Set...
...8226; you open new applications. However, if your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to close applications. 1. Tap Memory 4. Tap Running Programs 5. From the Start menu, tap Settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 16 From the Start menu,... Acquainted Close applications Applications should close automatically as you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for home When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, manually close all applications Otherwise, select an application and tap Stop Set...
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... and time zone 6. Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to AM or PM 9. Tap System Getting Acquainted 3. Tap OK 10. Tap Clock 4. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 17 2. Tap the up or down arrow to adjust the time 8.
... and time zone 6. Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to AM or PM 9. Tap System Getting Acquainted 3. Tap OK 10. Tap Clock 4. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 17 2. Tap the up or down arrow to adjust the time 8.
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Tap Visiting 5. Tap AM or PM to change the time to save your clock settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 18 Tap Clock 4. 1. Tap Yes to AM or PM 9. Tap OK 10. From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. Tap the time-zone down arrow to adjust the time Otherwise, move the hands of the clock with the stylus to adjust the time 8. Tap the up or down arrow to adjust 7. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds to select the time you want to select the location and time zone 6. Tap System Getting Acquainted 3.
Tap Visiting 5. Tap AM or PM to change the time to save your clock settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 18 Tap Clock 4. 1. Tap Yes to AM or PM 9. Tap OK 10. From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. Tap the time-zone down arrow to adjust the time Otherwise, move the hands of the clock with the stylus to adjust the time 8. Tap the up or down arrow to adjust 7. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds to select the time you want to select the location and time zone 6. Tap System Getting Acquainted 3.
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...see a calendar 5. Tap Clock 4. Set the date again if • the battery discharges completely • you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, set the date. 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. Tap System 3. Tap the date down arrow to move ...backward or forward through the calendar 6. Tap a day to select the date iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 19 Getting Acquainted Set the date When you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to set the date.
...see a calendar 5. Tap Clock 4. Set the date again if • the battery discharges completely • you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, set the date. 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. Tap System 3. Tap the date down arrow to move ...backward or forward through the calendar 6. Tap a day to select the date iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 19 Getting Acquainted Set the date When you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to set the date.
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... arrow to save your date settings Customize the application buttons By pressing an application button on the front panel, quickly open other applications. 5 2 3 1 4 1. Tap OK iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 20 From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. Tap Buttons 3. Tap OK to assign the application to the button Tips I want to...
... arrow to save your date settings Customize the application buttons By pressing an application button on the front panel, quickly open other applications. 5 2 3 1 4 1. Tap OK iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 20 From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. Tap Buttons 3. Tap OK to assign the application to the button Tips I want to...
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...word is suggested • the number of words that as you type or write, the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC suggests words for example, decide how many words are suggested . Tap Word Completion iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 21 Getting Acquainted Enter Information Enter letters, symbols, and numbers on...menu, tap Settings 2. Tap Input 3. Please note that are suggested per entry 1. Use the stylus and draw and write on the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC screen by • tapping the Keyboard • writing with the stylus and using the Letter Recognizer to create text • writing ...
...word is suggested • the number of words that as you type or write, the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC suggests words for example, decide how many words are suggested . Tap Word Completion iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 21 Getting Acquainted Enter Information Enter letters, symbols, and numbers on...menu, tap Settings 2. Tap Input 3. Please note that are suggested per entry 1. Use the stylus and draw and write on the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC screen by • tapping the Keyboard • writing with the stylus and using the Letter Recognizer to create text • writing ...
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Tap OK to de-select Suggest Words if you do not want any suggestions 7. Getting Acquainted 4. Tap to save your changes Type with the on-screen Keyboard Enter typed text directly on the screen by tapping letters, numbers, and symbols on the Keyboard. Hint: To see the symbols, tap the 123 or Shift key. Tap the down arrow to suggest 6. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 22 Tap the down arrow to change the number of words to change the number of letters needed for suggestion 5.
Tap OK to de-select Suggest Words if you do not want any suggestions 7. Getting Acquainted 4. Tap to save your changes Type with the on-screen Keyboard Enter typed text directly on the screen by tapping letters, numbers, and symbols on the Keyboard. Hint: To see the symbols, tap the 123 or Shift key. Tap the down arrow to suggest 6. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 22 Tap the down arrow to change the number of words to change the number of letters needed for suggestion 5.