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3. Press the QMenu button, then tap QUtilities, then Self Test. 
4. Tap the check boxes to select the items you want to test, then tap Next. 
NOTE:The IR transfer test item is an internal infrared functionality test. You do not need to
set up another IR iPAQ to test this item.
5. Tap Start. Your iPAQ will reset (unless you have disabled this option), and the test 
will start automatically. Follow the instructions to complete the test. When Self Test 
finishes running, it displays the result of each test item. 
6. Tap Finish. You can also choose to save the results as a log file. This is stored in My 
Documents on your iPAQ. 
7. Tap OK to exit.
8. Reset your password and owner information settings.
To read the Self Test log file on your computer:
1. Connect your iPAQ to your computer, then use ActiveSync to copy the file from My 
Documents on your iPAQ, to your computer. 
2. Open the SelfTest.log file in Wo r d P a d on your computer.  
						

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Controlling Volume
The Vo l u m e utility provides an easy way to adjust the volume of your iPAQ H3000. 
1. Press the QMenu button, then tap Vo l u m e. 
- or-
Tap , Settings, System, then Sounds & Reminders. 
2. Adjust the volume level on the slider. 
3. Tap OK to save the new setting. 
Contrast
The Contrast utility allows you to adjust the display contrast of your iPAQ for easy view-
ing in any lighting environment. To adjust the display contrast:
1. Press the QMenu button, then tap Contrast, then Set Contrast.
2. Adjust the slider until the contrast is suitable, then tap OK. 
						

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Backup and Restore Data
To avoid losing your data in the event that your iPAQ Pocket PC is lost, stolen, or becomes 
defective, Compaq recommends periodic backups to the computer or a CompactFlash 
card. Depending on your usage, you may want to perform a backup as often as once a day. 
You can back up and restore your iPAQs data using the following utilities: 
•ActiveSync Backup/Restore. Use this ActiveSync utility to periodically back up your 
iPAQs data onto your computer’s hard drive. You can manually back up data or set 
this utility to back up automatically each time you connect to your Pocket PC. For 
more information, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.
•Backup. This utility lets you back up and restore your entire Pocket PC memory con-
tents as well as save your Contacts list to a CompactFlash storage card (purchased sep-
arately). You can then carry a CompactFlash card–based copy of your data with you at 
all times for quick retrieval.
Saving Contacts
You can backup or save the contents of your contact list to a CompactFlash card by press-
ing the QMenu button and tapping QUtilities. Tap the Backup tab and tap Save Contacts.
NOTE:TappingErase Alldeletes the contacts backup saved to flash memory. Data is not
deleted
from the Contacts application.
Backing up Data to a CF Card
Each time you use the Backup utility, your data files, databases, preferences, ActiveSync 
system data, and applications are copied to the CompactFlash storage card. The subdirec-
tories on your iPAQ H3000 are also duplicated on the storage card.
NOTE:Backup is designed for use with CompactFlash storage cards that are approved by
Microsoft as Windows CE compatible. You should use a card at least as big as your iPAQ
H3000s RAM (Random Access Memory) size, e.g., 16 or 24 MB. For information on
ordering a CompactFlash storage card, see theAccessories Informationincluded in the
shipping box. For a list of other Compaq-tested CompactFlash cards, visit the Compaq
iPAQ H3000 home page atwww.compaq.com/products/handhelds
.
To perform a backup:
1. Connect to external power or, tap  , Settings, System, then Power to verify that the 
battery has a charge rating of 20% or greater.
2. Install the optional Compaq iPAQ CF Card Expansion Pack and CompactFlash storage 
card on your iPAQ, as described earlier this chapter. 
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4. Press the QMenu button, then tap QUtilities, Backup, then Backup. The screen dis-
plays a list of all the items that will be backed up, so it is easy to identify the data and 
size that is saved to the CompactFlash storage card.
5. Tap the Start button to begin the backup process. A status bar reports the data activity 
until the function is complete. 
6. When backup is complete, remove the CompactFlash storage card and keep it close for 
easy retrieval.
To restore a backup onto your iPAQ Pocket PC:
1. Install the optional Compaq iPAQ CF Card Expansion Pack and CompactFlash storage 
card on your iPAQ.
2. Turn on your iPAQ. 
3. Press the QMenu button, then tap Close all tasks to close all active programs.
4. Press the QMenu button, then tap QUtilities, CF Backup tab.
5. Tap Restore.
6. Tap the Start button to begin the restore process. A status bar reports the data activity 
until the function is complete.    
7. Press the reset button to restart your iPAQ when the restore process is complete.Do not remove the CF card or turn off the unit during backup. Data loss can result.
Do not remove the CF card, or turn off the unit during restore. Data loss can result. 
						

							Microsoft ActiveSync3-1
chapter 3
M
ICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC
Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your computer with 
the information on your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC. Synchronization compares the data on 
your iPAQ H3000 Pocket PC with your computer and updates both computers with the 
most recent information. For example:
• Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your iPAQ H3000 with your 
choice of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your 
computer. 
• Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel documents between your iPAQ 
H3000 and computer. Your files are automatically converted to the correct format. 
NOTE:By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information, for
example, e-mail messages. Use ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on and off for
specific information types.
With ActiveSync, you can also:
• Back up and restore your iPAQ H3000 data. 
• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your iPAQ H3000 and computer. 
• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For exam-
ple, you can synchronize continually while the iPAQ H3000 is in the cradle or only 
when you choose the synchronize command.
• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is syn-
chronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you 
want synchronized.
For information on installing ActiveSync, see the booklet accompanying the ActiveSync 
CD. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on the computer. 
						

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							Microsoft Pocket Outlook4-1
chapter 4 
M
ICROSOFT POCKET OUTLOOK
Microsoft Pocket OutlookÒ includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes. You can 
use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Con-
tacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. 
Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 
Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your computer with your iPAQ H3000. Each time 
you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your iPAQ H3000 and 
computer and updates both with the latest information. For information on using Active-
Sync, see ActiveSync Help on the computer.
You can switch to any of these programs by tapping them on the   menu. 
						

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Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings
Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can 
check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) 
and easily switch views by using the View menu.
NOTE:You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by
tappingOptionson theToolsmenu.
Taptogototoday.
Tap to display or edit the
appointment details.
Tap to create a new appointment. 
						

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To create an appointment:
1. Tap the desired date and time for the appointment if you are in Day or Week view.
2. Tap New.
3. Enter a description and a location using the input panel. Tap first to select the field. 
4. Tap the date and time to change them, if needed.
5. Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the input panel to see all avail-
able fields.
6. Tap the Notes tab to add notes. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For 
more information on creating notes, see “Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas
”, later 
in this chapter.
7. Tap OK to return to the calendar when finished. 
NOTE:If you selectRemind mein an appointment, your iPAQ H3000 will remind you according
to the options set in ,Settings,Personaltab,Sounds & Reminders.
Tap to return to the calendar (the
appointment is saved automatically).
Tap to choose from
predefined text.
Tap to choose from previously
entered locations.
Tap to select a time.
Tap to select a date.
Notes is a good place for
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Using the Summary Screen
When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. Tap the top 
portion of the summary screen to change the appointment.
Taptoeditthe
appointment details.
Tap to enter or
edit notes.