Compaq IPAQ H3800 Series Reference Guide

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Write with the stylus and Block Recognizer
You can write letters, numbers, and symbols using the stylus and 
Block Recognizer. You create words and sentences by writing 
letters and numbers in specific areas.
1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input 
Panel button.
2. Tap Block Recognizer. 
3. Write a word, letter, or symbol between the hatch marks.
a. Write a letter between the hatch marks labeled “abc” to 
type text.
b. Write a number or symbol between the hatch marks 
labeled “123” to type numbers or symbols.
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4. What you write will be converted to text.
Draw and write on the screen
Use the stylus as a pen to draw and write on the screen in the 
Notes application or from the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, 
or Tasks.
1. From the Start menu, tap Notes.
2. Tap New.
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Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks, 
then tap the Pen icon.
3. Draw and write on the screen.
4. Tap the Pen icon.
5. Tap OK.
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Convert writing to text
Convert your writing to text when you write with the pen in the 
Notes application or from the Notes tab in:

Calendar

Contacts

Ta s k s
1. From the Start menu, tap Notes.
Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks.
2. Tap a note to open it.
3. Tap Tools.
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Communicating
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series lets you 
communicate in many ways:

Connect to a computer

Connect to the Internet or your network

Communicate with other devices

Create and organize contacts

Use the e-mail Inbox

Record messages with the microphone

Take notes
Connect to a Computer
You connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer using 
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 and either a USB or serial cable and a 
cradle or an infrared connection.
With Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5, you can

Synchronize information manually or automatically with 
applications on your computer

Synchronize information on your server while connected to 
your computer

Move files to and from your computer
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Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC

Back up and restore information using the Microsoft 
ActiveSync 3.5 Backup/Restore utility
Sync with computer
ÄCAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft 
ActiveSync 3.5 before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your 
computer.
During installation, you can

Create partnerships, which allow you to synchronize 
information with multiple computers

Select the information to synchronize with your iPAQ 
Pocket PC (for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, 
Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo)
Hint: If you have selected to synchronize files, you should drag 
and drop the selected files from your computer to the 
synchronized folder for your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC on your 
desktop. If you named your Pocket PC, PC1, when you created 
your partnership, then the synchronized folder is named “PC1.” 
When you synchronize, the files move to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
1. Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD into your 
computer.
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2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more 
help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation.
The information you selected will automatically synchronize 
when your installation is complete.
Use the serial infrared (IR) connection
After setting up a connection with a USB or serial cable and a 
cradle, synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer 
using an infrared connection if you have an infrared port or an 
infrared USB adapter installed on your computer. The infrared 
connection option works only on computers that have 
Windows 98, Me or 2000 operating systems installed.
1. “Sync with computer” using a USB or serial cable and a 
cradle.
2. Follow your computer manufacturer’s instructions to install 
and set up an infrared port.
3. Place your iPAQ Pocket PC and the infrared port so they are 
unobstructed and within 12 inches of each other.
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4. From the Start menu, tap ActiveSync. 
5. TapTools.
6. Tap Connect via IR. 
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7. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. 
From the Start menu, click Programs, then click 
Microsoft ActiveSync.
8. From the File menu, select Connection Settings.
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9. Click “Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this 
COM port.”
10. Click the down arrow and choose Infrared Port (IR).
11. Align the IR ports to establish a connection.
12. Move the devices away from each other to disconnect.
Change synchronization settings
You can change your synchronization settings for Microsoft 
ActiveSync 3.5 to:

Change when your iPAQ Pocket PC synchronizes with your 
computer

Change when your iPAQ Pocket PC synchronizes with your 
server

Change the type of connection from your iPAQ Pocket PC to 
your computer (for example, serial, USB, or infrared 
connections)

Select the files and information to synchronize with your 
computer
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