HP IPAQ 1910 Pocket PC Reference Guide

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Change the Backlight Settings
You can change the backlight settings to match your environment 
or to conserve battery power.
✎The backlight settings on your iPAQ Pocket PC are synchronized 
with the settings on your personal computer when they connect 
using ActiveSync.
To change the backlight settings:
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System, then Backlight.
3. Select the backlight settings.
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Manage Your iPAQ Pocket PC
You can effectively manage your iPAQ Pocket PC by learning 
how to:

Back up and restore information

Perform full and normal resets

Align the screen
Back Up Information
You can back up information to the personal computer using 
ActiveSync.
Back Up/Restore Using ActiveSync
You should back up information to your computer regularly to 
help reduce the chance of losing information.
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To back up/restore using ActiveSync:
1. Make sure your iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to your 
computer.
2. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From 
theStart menu, click Programs, then click Microsoft 
ActiveSync.
3. From the Tools menu, click Backup/Restore.
4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, then select your options.
5. Click Backup Now or Restore Now.
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Perform a Normal Reset
A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a “soft reset.” 
ÄCAUTION: Perform a normal reset when you want to stop all 
running applications. A normal reset will not erase any programs or 
saved data.
To perform a normal reset:
1. Locate the Reset button on the side panel of the iPAQ 
Pocket PC.
2. Lightly press the Reset button with a stylus for two seconds.
✎The iPAQ Pocket PC will restart in approximately five seconds 
and display the To d...

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Perform a Full Reset
A full reset is sometimes referred to as a “hard reset.” You should 
perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, 
and data from memory.
To perform a full reset:
ÄCAUTION: If you perform a full reset, you will return to your default 
settings and lose all information.
1. Press and hold the Power button 1.
2. Press the Reset button 2 on the side panel of the iPAQ 
Pocket PC with the stylus.
3. Hold all buttons until the...

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4. Release the Power button and remove the stylus.
✎You can verify a full reset by pressing the Power button. If the 
iPAQ Pocket PC has been fully reset, it will not turn on.
5. Set up your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Align the Screen
When you turn on the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first 
time, you are guided through the alignment process. Realign your 
screen if:

The iPAQ Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps

You performed a restore following a data...

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Manage the Battery
To use your battery power effectively, you need to know how to:

Install the battery

Monitor the battery

Charge the battery
✎You should recycle and dispose of the lithium ion battery 
properly.
ÄCAUTION: The iPAQ Pocket PC has a small backup battery, which 
allows you to change the main battery without losing data. However, 
it is strongly recommended that you replace the main battery 
immediately with a fully charged battery.
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Install the Battery
1. Locate the removable/rechargeable battery.
2. Remove the battery cover by sliding the Battery Cover 
Release button up 1 and pulling the battery cover away from 
the unit 2.
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3. Slide in the battery (with the label side up) so that the 
connectors on the right side are fully seated on the pins 1. 
Then push the left side of the battery in place 2.
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4. Re-install the battery cover by matching the tabs on the 
battery cover to the latches on the iPAQ Pocket PC, then snap 
into place.
✎The iPAQ Pocket PC will not operate if the battery cover is not 
installed.
✎You will need to fully charge your iPAQ Pocket PC within the 
next 12 hours. The amber charge light is flashing (blinking) when 
your iPAQ Pocket PC is recharging the battery. The charge light 
turns solid amber when the battery is fully charged....