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... FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. in any kind and is " without notice. All other countries. Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide First Edition September 2001 Part Number 254574-001 iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 2 The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft, MS, ActiveSync, Windows...
... FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. in any kind and is " without notice. All other countries. Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide First Edition September 2001 Part Number 254574-001 iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 2 The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft, MS, ActiveSync, Windows...
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...://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc http://www.compaq.com/support iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 3 Locating Information Topic User Guide information Synchronizing and exchanging files Updates and detailed technical information Connecting 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...
...://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc http://www.compaq.com/support iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 3 Locating Information Topic User Guide information Synchronizing and exchanging files Updates and detailed technical information Connecting 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...
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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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... your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC • set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC • set up synchronization • navigate through the interface • enter information Because your AC adapter with • the Getting Started Guide • Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM - Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for some power to maintain files in RAM and the clock, you first use your Compaq iPAQ™ Pocket PC H3700...
... your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC • set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC • set up synchronization • navigate through the interface • enter information Because your AC adapter with • the Getting Started Guide • Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM - Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for some power to maintain files in RAM and the clock, you first use your Compaq iPAQ™ Pocket PC H3700...
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...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...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 iPAQ Task 8 Record Button 9 Microphone - Getting Acquainted If items ...
...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...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 iPAQ Task 8 Record Button 9 Microphone - Getting Acquainted If items ...
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... the battery Before you are held in all countries Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC by first turning on the battery. 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, by registering with the AC adapter or the cradle...
... the battery Before you are held in all countries Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC by first turning on the battery. 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, by registering with the AC adapter or the cradle...
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Insert the DC adapter plug into the bottom of the Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Pack) Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for example, recharge the battery of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Charge with the cradle Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with the cradle. CAUTION: For synchronization to charge your optional expansion pack... you first use it . Locate the cradle 3. Attach either the USB or serial cable to your computer. 1. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for three hours before you have purchased one that works in your car's cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power outlet. Use...
Insert the DC adapter plug into the bottom of the Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Pack) Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for example, recharge the battery of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Charge with the cradle Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with the cradle. CAUTION: For synchronization to charge your optional expansion pack... you first use it . Locate the cradle 3. Attach either the USB or serial cable to your computer. 1. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for three hours before you have purchased one that works in your car's cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power outlet. Use...
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...your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM 2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard For more help, click on the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help button during installation 3. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 10 Synchronize with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, for... Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo 1. 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 ...
...your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM 2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard For more help, click on the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help button during installation 3. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 10 Synchronize with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, for... Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo 1. 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 ...
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... connected to turn on the screen 2. From your time zone 1. Follow the instructions on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle or cable 2. From the Start menu, tap Settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 11 Manually synchronize information with information on your computer. 1. Press the Power button to your... and click Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 3. Click Sync Turn on the screen When you turn on the Welcome screens Change the backlight settings 1. Insert your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through Welcome screens.
... connected to turn on the screen 2. From your time zone 1. Follow the instructions on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the cradle or cable 2. From the Start menu, tap Settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 11 Manually synchronize information with information on your computer. 1. Press the Power button to your... and click Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 3. Click Sync Turn on the screen When you turn on the Welcome screens Change the backlight settings 1. Insert your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through Welcome screens.
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...DC adapter plug into the cradle Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug I cannot see anything on the screen 1. 2. Make sure the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is on external power On the Brightness tab, select the level of brightness for the backlight Hint: Slide the bar to the lowest level to... on battery power On the External Power tab, select when 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 use...
...DC adapter plug into the cradle Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug I cannot see anything on the screen 1. 2. Make sure the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is on external power On the Brightness tab, select the level of brightness for the backlight Hint: Slide the bar to the lowest level to... on battery power On the External Power tab, select when 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 use...
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...charged. Insert the stylus into the cradle 3. To reactivate your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, insert the stylus into an outlet 2. Press the switch for 1 second or connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to the On position at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. With the stylus, slide open the On/Off door ... press the switch for 1 second I do not see the charge light blinking when my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is not responding or an application hangs Perform a soft reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 1. Determine if the unit is fully charged. From the Start menu, tap Settings Tap ...
...charged. Insert the stylus into the cradle 3. To reactivate your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, insert the stylus into an outlet 2. Press the switch for 1 second or connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to the On position at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. With the stylus, slide open the On/Off door ... press the switch for 1 second I do not see the charge light blinking when my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is not responding or an application hangs Perform a soft reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 1. Determine if the unit is fully charged. From the Start menu, tap Settings Tap ...
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... Realign your screen if • the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps • you are guided through the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC interface in three ways: • tap • tap and hold an area on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you perform a... location to begin the realignment process 5. For example, tap the Start menu to open your Calendar or your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 1. Tap System 3. Tap OK iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 14 Tap and hold • press application buttons Tap the screen with the pointed tip...
... Realign your screen if • the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps • you are guided through the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC interface in three ways: • tap • tap and hold an area on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you perform a... location to begin the realignment process 5. For example, tap the Start menu to open your Calendar or your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 1. Tap System 3. Tap OK iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 14 Tap and hold • press application buttons Tap the screen with the pointed tip...
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... open it to open the Start menu 2. Tap the application title or icon to an application button 1. Getting Acquainted Open applications Every application on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC from any screen. Open any application by assigning it Minimize applications From the application you would like to see the applications on your...
... open it to open the Start menu 2. Tap the application title or icon to an application button 1. Getting Acquainted Open applications Every application on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC from any screen. Open any application by assigning it Minimize applications From the application you would like to see the applications on your...
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...if • the battery completely discharges • you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through setting the time. From the Start menu, tap Settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 16 Tap Memory 4. Getting Acquainted Close applications Applications should close all..., select an application and tap Stop Set the time for home When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, manually close applications. 1. Tap Stop All to set the time. 1. Tap System 3. Tap Running Programs 5.
...if • the battery completely discharges • you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through setting the time. From the Start menu, tap Settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 16 Tap Memory 4. Getting Acquainted Close applications Applications should close all..., select an application and tap Stop Set the time for home When you turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, manually close applications. 1. Tap Stop All to set the time. 1. Tap System 3. Tap Running Programs 5.
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... of the clock with the stylus to save your location and time zone 6. Tap AM or PM to change the time to set the time. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 17 Tap Yes to adjust the time 8. Tap System Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Home 5.
... of the clock with the stylus to save your location and time zone 6. Tap AM or PM to change the time to set the time. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 17 Tap Yes to adjust the time 8. Tap System Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Home 5.
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Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds to select the time you want to AM or PM 9. Tap AM or PM to change the time to adjust 7. Tap Visiting 5. Tap the up or down arrow to select the location and time zone 6. Tap the time-zone down arrow to adjust the time Otherwise, move the hands of the clock with the stylus to save your clock settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 18 Tap OK 10. Tap System Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Clock 4. From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. 1. Tap Yes to adjust the time 8.
Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds to select the time you want to AM or PM 9. Tap AM or PM to change the time to adjust 7. Tap Visiting 5. Tap the up or down arrow to select the location and time zone 6. Tap the time-zone down arrow to adjust the time Otherwise, move the hands of the clock with the stylus to save your clock settings iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 18 Tap OK 10. Tap System Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Clock 4. From the Start menu, tap Settings 2. 1. Tap Yes to adjust the time 8.
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...you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to set the date. Tap Clock 4. Tap a day to see a calendar 5. Tap System 3. Tap the date down arrow to select the date iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 19 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. Tap the left or...
...you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Hint: From the Today screen, tap the clock icon to set the date. Tap Clock 4. Tap a day to see a calendar 5. Tap System 3. Tap the date down arrow to select the date iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 19 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. Tap the left or...
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... to the application buttons 1. Tap an application 6. Tap Restore Defaults 4. Tap OK to assign the application to the button Tips I want to change 4. Tap OK iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 20 Tap Yes to open your Calendar or your date settings Customize the application buttons By pressing an application button on...
... to the application buttons 1. Tap an application 6. Tap Restore Defaults 4. Tap OK to assign the application to the button Tips I want to change 4. Tap OK iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 20 Tap Yes to open your Calendar or your date settings Customize the application buttons By pressing an application button on...
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... of letters you must enter before a 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 . Change when the suggestions occur (for you must enter before the Letter...Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, or Block Recognizer but not in the Transcriber. Tap Word Completion iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 21 Tap Input 3. Use the stylus and draw and write on the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC screen by • tapping the Keyboard • writing with the stylus and using ...
... of letters you must enter before a 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 . Change when the suggestions occur (for you must enter before the Letter...Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, or Block Recognizer but not in the Transcriber. Tap Word Completion iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 21 Tap Input 3. Use the stylus and draw and write on the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC screen by • tapping the Keyboard • writing with the stylus and using ...
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Tap the down arrow to change the number of words 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. Tap to change the number of letters needed for suggestion 5. Tap OK to suggest 6. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 22 Hint: To see the symbols, tap the 123 or Shift key. Getting Acquainted 4. Tap the down arrow to de-select Suggest Words if you do not want any suggestions 7.
Tap the down arrow to change the number of words 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. Tap to change the number of letters needed for suggestion 5. Tap OK to suggest 6. iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 22 Hint: To see the symbols, tap the 123 or Shift key. Getting Acquainted 4. Tap the down arrow to de-select Suggest Words if you do not want any suggestions 7.