HP IPAQ 1910 Pocket PC Reference Guide

Getting Acquainted
Reference Guide 1–25
Manually Monitor the Battery
You can manually monitor the battery power.
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System, then Power.
3. Tap OK.
Charge the Battery
Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files 
in memory and the clock, you need to recharge the battery 
regularly.
The best policy is to keep the iPAQ Pocket PC connected to your 
computer when working at your desk and carry your AC Adapter 
and charger adapter plug with you when...

1–26 Reference Guide
Getting Acquainted
When traveling, you can purchase an adapter that works in your 
car’s cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power outlet.
Ä
CAUTION: Use only HP recommended AC adapters.
To charge with the AC Adapter:
1. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.
2. Insert the AC Adapter plug into the charger adapter.
3. Insert the charger adapter into the bottom of your iPAQ 
Pocket PC.
✎When inserting the charger adapter ensure that the triangle 
markings (located on the front of...

Getting Acquainted
Reference Guide 1–27
Work with Applications
You can open, minimize, and close applications.
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.
ÄCAUTION: If an application has been added to the Start menu, it 
will not display on the Programs menu.
✎You can open an application by assigning it to an application 
button.
To open an application:
1. Tap Start or the Microsoft...

1–28 Reference Guide
Getting Acquainted
Minimize Applications
From the application you would like to minimize, tap the X in the 
top right corner.
Close Applications
Applications may close automatically as you open new 
applications. This will depend on the amount of memory 
being used.
If your iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, you can manually 
close applications.
To close an application:
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings.
2. Tap System, then Memory.
311757-001.book Page 28 Friday, October 11, 2002...

Getting Acquainted
Reference Guide 1–29
3. Tap the Running Programs tab.
4. Tap Stop All or select a particular application, then tap Stop.
311757-001.book Page 29 Friday, October 11, 2002 12:02 PM 

1–30 Reference Guide
Getting Acquainted
Install Applications
You can install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your:

Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync

 iPAQ Pocket PC if the application file has a .cab extension

 iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer by copying an application 
file that has an .exe or .cef extension
When installing applications, look for the correct version for the 
iPAQ Pocket PC.
ÄCAUTION: If an application has been added to the Start menu, it 
will not display on Programs...

Getting Acquainted
Reference Guide 1–31
3. Tap the button you want to change.
4. Tap the button-assignment down arrow.
5. Tap an application.
6. Tap OK.
311757-001.book Page 31 Friday, October 11, 2002 12:02 PM 

Reference Guide 2–1
2
Connecting
Your iPAQ Pocket PC h1910 lets you connect to a computer.
✎You can use the Microsoft Pocket PC Connection Wizard to help 
you set up connection preferences. The wizard is located on the 
companion CD or at http://www.pocketpc.com.
Connect to a Computer
You can wirelessly connect to your personal computer using an 
infrared connection.
You can physically connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your 
personal computer using Microsoft ActiveSync and a USB cable.
✎You must have...

2–2 Reference Guide
Connecting
With Microsoft ActiveSync, you can:

Synchronize information manually or automatically

Synchronize information with your server while connected to 
your personal computer

Move files to and from your personal computer

Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC

Back up and restore information on your personal computer
Sync with Personal Computer
ÄCAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft 
ActiveSync before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your...

Connecting
Reference Guide 2–3
To Sync with a Personal Computer:
1. Insert the HP iPAQ Pocket PC companion CD into your 
computer.
2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more 
help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation.
The information you select will automatically synchronize when 
your installation is complete.
Use the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection
After setting up a connection with a USB cable, synchronize your 
iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer using an infrared...