Compaq IPAQ H3800 Series Reference Guide

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The package also includes:

The Getting Started Guide

Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD which contains:
❏Microsoft® ActiveSync  software 
❏Add-on software and applications 
❏Detailed eBook guide, which you can copy to your iPAQ 
Pocket PC*
❏Interactive reference guide*
❏Comprehensive printable reference guide in .pdf format
If items are missing, contact Customer Support at the numbers 
provided in the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet.
*Available on certain...

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Front Panel
Bottom Panel
1.St yl u s:pushtoeject,pushtolock
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): default setting for 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
9.Light sensor:adjusts backlight...

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Register Device
You can receive the latest information on your iPAQ Pocket PC as 
well as special offers on iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and 
software by mailing the Register Now card included in the 
shipping box (North America units only).
Know Your Charging Options
Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain the 
clock and RAM, you need to recharge the battery regularly. 
You can use the universal cradle or AC adapter to charge your  
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1. Plug the AC adapter of the universal cradle into an outlet.
2. Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal 
cradle and push firmly.
✎The amber charge light blinks when your iPAQ Pocket PC is 
recharging the battery.
The amber charge light is solid (non blinking) when the battery is 
fully charged.
3. Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 opens on your computer and 
recognizes your iPAQ Pocket PC.
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Charge with the AC Adapter
You can charge your iPAQ Pocket PC using the AC adapter. If 
you purchased an optional expansion pack, you can use the AC 
adapter to recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack (for 
example, recharge the battery of the Dual-Slot PC Card 
Expansion Pack). 
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.
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4. Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug.
Change the backlight settings
You may want to change the backlight settings to conserve more 
battery power.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
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2. Tap System.
3. Tap Backlight.
4. Select the backlight settings.
On the... Select when to use the...
Battery Power tab Backlight on battery power.
External Power tab Backlight on external power.
Brightness tab Appropriate level of backlight.
✎Slide the bar to the lowest level to 
conserve the most power.
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Customize Settings
You can navigate through the iPAQ Pocket PC interface in three 
ways:

Ta p

Tap and hold

Press application buttons
Ta p the screen with the pointed tip of your stylus to open 
applications and make selections. For example, 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 
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3. Tap the Screen icon.
4. Tap the Align Screen button. 
5. Tap the cross-hair object at each location.
Be precise when you tap the cross-hair object.
6. Tap OK.
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Open applications
Most applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC are only two 
taps away from any screen. Open any application on your 
iPAQ Pocket PC from the Start menu.
Open any application by assigning it to an application button.
1. Tap Start or the Microsoft logo. 
2. Tap Programs.
3. Tap the application title or icon.
Minimize applications
From the application you would like to minimize, tap the x.
Close applications
Applications should close automatically as you...