GS 8x5.book Page 1 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Guide Introduktion Aan de slag Komme i gang Aloitusopas Komma igång 3 39 75 111 147 181 GS 8x5.book Page 2 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM GS 8x5.book Page 3 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM b IPAQ POCKET PC H3900 SERIES GETTING STARTED GUIDE GS 8x5.book Page 4 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM NOTICE © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP, Hewlett Packard, and the Hewlett-Packard logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other countries. Compaq, the Compaq logo, and iPAQ are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. 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Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series Getting Started Guide Second Edition January 2003 Part Number 278847-022 4 GS 8x5.book Page 5 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM Contents Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What Is in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC . . . . . 10 Set Up Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Navigate through the Interface. . . . . . . . . . . 13 Enter Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Communicating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Work with Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Use the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Use the Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Use Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Use Microsoft Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Federal Communications Commission Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Avis Canadien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 5 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 33 System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Routine Care and Battery Guidelines . 35 Routine Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Battery Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 GS 8x5.book Page 6 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM 6 GS 8x5.book Page 7 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM Getting Acquainted To use your Compaq iPAQTM Pocket PC H3900 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 up to four 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 discharges. What Is in the Box? What Is in the Box? 7 Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC ships with · the Getting Started Guide · Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion 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 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 an extra stylus an AC adapter a rubber retainer a DC adapter plug with tether If items are missing, contact Customer Support at the numbers provided in the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. GS 8x5.book Page 8 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM Front Panel 1 Stylus: push to eject, push to lock 2 Power Indicator: amber flash = charging; amber solid = charged; green = alarm 3 Power Button 4 Speaker: alarms, recordings 5 Color Display 6 Programmable 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 7 Navigation Button: scroll through a list 8 Record/Application Button 5 9 Light sensor: adjusts backlight - Stereo Headphone Jack q Active Bluetooth Indicator: flashes when Bluetooth radio is on (Bluetooth models only) w Microphone What Is in the Box? Top Panel 1 Stereo Headphone Jack 2 Microphone 3 Hidden Infrared Port: beams information with other mobile devices 4 Stylus: push to eject, push to lock 5 Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Slot: holds a Secure Digital (SD) card 8 GS 8x5.book Page 9 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM Bottom Panel 1 Charging/Communications Port: connect to universal cradle, USB, or serial cable 2 Unit Reset Switch: reset with stylus 3 Expansion Pack Connector: connect to an optional Expansion Pack Universal Cradle 1 Stabilizers: stabilizes (1) the iPAQ Pocket PC when cradled without an Expansion Pack 2 Release Button: releases (2) the stabilizers from the locked position Note: Use the stabilizers whenever possible if an expansion pack is not attached. CAUTION: Gently insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC onto the connector on the universal cradle to avoid damage to the connectors. 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 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 9 Register GS 8x5.book Page 10 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM 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 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 computer. Because your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain 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 with you when traveling. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it. CAUTION: Some of the applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are held in RAM memory, you will need to reinstall those applications if the battery completely discharges. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it. The standard adapter works in any household outlet. You can also purchase one that works in your car's cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power outlet. CAUTION: Use only Compaq recommended AC adapters. 1 Locate the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into an outlet 3 Insert the DC adapter plug into the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 4 Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug 5 Hold the DC adapter plug to the AC adapter with the rubber retainer Charge with the universal cradle Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with the universal cradle. Use the universal cradle to · synchronize with your computer · recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack, if you have purchased one (for example, recharge the battery of the Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Pack) Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it. CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. 1 Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM Click Start Here. Install Microsoft Outlook, if necessary. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard When prompted to download the file, select Run this program from its current location For more help, click on the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help button during installation 2 Locate the universal cradle 3 Remove the DC adapter plug from the AC adapter 4 Insert the AC adapter into the back of the universal cradle 5 Attach either the USB or serial cable to your computer If you have a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system on your computer, you must use a serial cable Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 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. 10 GS 8x5.book Page 11 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM 6 Slide the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal 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 you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC at any time you are connected to your computer. 1 Insert your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal cradle or cable 2 From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Set Up Synchronization 11 From the Start menu, click Programs and click Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 3 Click Sync Synchronize with your computer 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 information with multiple computers · select the information to synchronize with your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo 1 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 The information you select will automatically synchronize when your installation is complete Turn on the screen 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 Synchronize information Synchronizing allows you to share information between your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer. Please note that you should have set up synchronization when you first connected your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. By default, Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 continuously synchronizes with informat ...