Compaq IPAQ H3700 Series Getting Started Guide

							7Charge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
1Insert the Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC Companion 
CD-ROM
2Follow the instructions on the 
screen for installing 
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
For more help, click on the 
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help 
button during installation
3Locate the cradle
4Insert the AC adapter plug 
into the DC jack on the back 
of the cradle
5Attach either the USB or 
serial cable to your computer
6Slide the bottom of your 
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC into 
the cradle and push firmlyMicrosoft ActiveSync 3.5 
installation will resume
7Select the information to 
synchronize with your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC
The information you select will 
automatically synchronize when 
your installation is complete
8Leave your Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC in the cradle until 
the light stops blinking and 
the battery is charged
The setup of your Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC is now complete
9Go to the Companion 
CD-ROM to install extra soft-ware to enhance your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Charge Your Compaq 
iPAQ Pocket PCCharge your Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC on a regular basis with 
the AC adapter or the cradle.Charge with the cradleCharge your Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC with the cradle. Use the 
cradle to
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 synchronize with your computer
 recharge the battery of an 
optional expansion pack, if you 
have purchased one (for exam-
ple, recharge the battery of the 
Dual-slot PC Card Expansion 
Pack)
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 battery 
is fully charged
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 opens 
on your computer and 
recognizes your Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC
Charge with the AC adapterBecause your Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC uses some power to 
maintain RAM and the clock, you 
need to recharge the battery regu-
larly. Keep the Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC connected to the 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.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 dis-
charges.
Use the AC adapter to also charge 
your optional expansion pack, if 
you have purchased one. For more 
information about expansion 
packs, see Expanding Functional-
ity with Expansion Packs in the 
eBook guide or the printable refer-
ence guide available on the 
CD-ROM.
The standard adapter works in any 
household outlet. You can also pur-
chase one that works in your car’s 
cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power 
outlet.CAUTION:Use only Compaq recommended AC adapters.
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1Locate the AC adapter
2Plug the AC adapter into an 
outlet
3Insert the DC adapter plug 
into the bottom of your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Change the backlight 
settings1From the Start menu, tap 
Settings2Tap System
3Tap Backlight
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4Select the backlight settings
On the Battery Power tab, 
select when to use the backlight 
on battery power
On the External Power tab, 
select when to use the backlight 
on external power
On the Brightness tab, select 
the level of brightness for the 
backlight
Hint: Slide the bar to the lowest 
level to conserve the most 
power
Tips
I cannot see anything on the 
screen
1Make sure the screen is on
Press the power button
2Make sure the Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC is connected to 
the AC adapter and the cra-
dle
Plug the AC adapter into an 
outlet
Insert the DC adapter plug into 
the cradle
I cannot keep my battery 
chargedAlways 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 conserve 
the most power
I do not see the charge light 
blinking when my Compaq 
iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to 
the cradle
1Make sure the cradle is 
plugged into an outlet
2Make sure the bottom of your 
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is 
pushed firmly into the cradle
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3Determine if the unit is fully 
charged
The charge light does not blink 
when the unit is fully charged.
From the Start menu, tap 
Settings
Ta p  S y s t e m
Ta p  P o w e r
The backlight keeps turning off
The backlight turns off to conserve 
power
On the Battery Power tab, change 
the time the backlight stays on and 
choose to have the backlight turn 
on when you touch the screen or 
push a buttonMy Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is 
not responding or an 
application hangs
Perform a soft reset of your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC
1Insert the stylus into the unit 
reset switch at the bottom of 
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
2Press the switch for 1 second
I forgot my password
Perform a hard reset of your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC
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 you perform a hard reset.1With the stylus, slide open 
the On/Off door at the bottom 
of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket 
PC
2Slide the On/Off switch to the 
Off position at the right
3Wait about 1 minute
4Slide the On/Off switch to the 
On position at the left
5Close the On/Off door
6Follow the instructions on the 
screen
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							12Navigate through the Interface
Navigate through the 
InterfaceNavigate through the Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC interface in three ways:
tap
 tap and hold
 press application buttons
Tap the screen with the pointed tip 
of your stylus to open applications 
and make selections. For exam-
ple, tap the Start menu to see a list 
of applications available.
Tap and hold an area on the screen 
to see a pop-up menu.
Press an application button on the 
front panel to quickly turn on the 
screen and open your Calendar or 
your Contacts or make a recording.
Realign the screenWhen you turn on the screen of 
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for 
the first time, you are guided 
through the alignment process. 
Realign your screen if
 the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 
does not respond accurately to 
your taps
 you perform a hard reset of your 
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC1From the Start menu, tap 
Settings
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2Ta p  S y s t e m
3Tap the Screen icon
4Tap the Align Screen button 
to begin the realignment pro-
cess5Tap the cross-hair object at 
each location to realign the 
screen
Be precise when you tap the 
cross-hair object
6Ta p  O K
Open applicationsMost applications on your Compaq 
iPAQ Pocket PC are only two taps 
away from any screen. Open any 
application on your Compaq iPAQ 
Pocket PC from the Start menu.
Hint: Open any application by 
assigning it to an application but-
ton
1Tap Start or the Microsoft 
logo at the upper left of the screen on the menu bar to 
open the Start menu
Otherwise, tap the application 
title on the menu bar to open 
the Start menu
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2Tap Programs to see the 
applications on your Com-
paq iPAQ Pocket PC
3Tap the application title or 
icon to open it
Minimize applicationsFrom the application you would like 
to minimize, tap the xClose applicationsApplications should close automat-
ically as you open new applica-
tions. However, if your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, 
manually close applications.
1From the Start menu, tap 
Settings
2Tap System
3Ta p  M e m o r y
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4Tap Running Programs
5Tap Stop All to close all appli-
cations
Otherwise, select an application 
and tap Stop
Set the time for homeWhen you turn on the screen of 
your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for 
the first time, you are guided 
through setting the time. Set the 
time again if
 the battery completely dis-
charges
 you perform a hard reset of your 
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Hint: From the Today screen, tap 
the clock icon to set the time.
1From the Start menu, tap 
Settings2Tap System
3Ta p  C l o c k
4Ta p  H o m e
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5Tap the time-zone down 
arrow to select your location 
and time zone
6Tap the hour, minutes, or 
seconds to select the time 
you want to adjust7Tap the up or down arrow to 
adjust the time
Otherwise, move the hands of 
the clock with the stylus to 
adjust the time
8Tap AM or PM to change the 
time to AM or PM9Ta p  O K
10Tap Yes to save your clock 
settings
Set the time for a location 
you are visitingSet the time for a location you are 
visiting.
Hint: From the Today screen, tap 
the clock icon to set the time.
1From the Start menu, tap 
Settings
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