HP IPAQ H5100 And H5500 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

							User’s Guide A–2
Regulatory Notices
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or 
modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved 
by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the authority to operate 
the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables 
with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain 
compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Declaration of Conformity for products 
marked with the FCC logo—United 
States only
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
For questions regarding your product, contact:
Hewlett-Packard Company
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113
Houston, Texas 77269-2000
Or, call 1-800-652-6672
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:
Hewlett-Packard Company
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101
Houston, Texas 77269-2000
Or, call (281) 514-3333
To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model 
number found on the product.
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							Regulatory Notices
User’s Guide A–3
Canadian Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the 
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les 
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Japanese Notice
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							User’s Guide A–4
Regulatory Notices
European Union Notice
 0682
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the R&TTE 
Directive (1999/5/EC), EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), and the 
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of 
the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the 
following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent 
international standards and regulations):
■EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference
■EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11)— 
Electromagnetic Immunity
■EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2)—Power Line Harmonics
■EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3)—Power Line Flicker
■EN 60950 (IEC 60950)—Product Safety
■ETS 300 328—Technical requirements for radio equipment
■ETS 300 826 or EN 301 489-17—General EMC 
requirements for radio equipment
This product may be used in all EU and EFTA countries.
 
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							Regulatory Notices
User’s Guide A–5
Battery Warning
ÅWARNING: This computer contains a lithium ion polymer 
rechargeable battery. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not 
disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose 
of in fire or water. 
ÄCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by 
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
Because of the type of battery used in your iPAQ Pocket PC, follow 
local regulations regarding the safe disposal of the battery. Your 
vendor can advise you on local regulations, and/or the existence 
of any battery disposal programs in operation.
Equipment Warning
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire 
or damage to the equipment:
■Plug the AC Adapter into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet 
that is easily accessible at all times.
■Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the 
AC Adapter from the electrical outlet or unplugging the 
Synchronization cable from the host computer.
■Do not place anything on the AC Adapter cord or any of the 
other cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step 
on or trip over them.
■Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the 
electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug or, in the case of 
the AC Adapter, grasp the AC Adapter and pull out from the 
electrical outlet.
■Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your 
iPAQ Pocket PC.
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							User’s Guide A–6
Regulatory Notices
Airline Travel Notice
Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the 
discretion of the airline.
Wireless Notices
In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices 
may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard airplanes, 
in hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous locations, etc.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of this 
device, please ask for authorization to use it prior to turning it on.
U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice
This products emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated 
output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency 
exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a 
manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna 
during normal operation is minimized.
Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this 
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation of the device.
The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number 
only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications 
were met.
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							Regulatory Notices
User’s Guide A–7
Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice 
Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice
Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem 
direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de 
estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a 
sistemas operando em caráter primário.
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							User’s Guide B–1
B
Specifications
System Specifications
System 
Feature Description
Processor Intel XScale 400 MHz
RAM (Random 
Access Memory)128 MB SDRAM (h5500)
64 MB SDRAM (h5100)
ROM (Read Only 
Memory)48 MB ROM (h5500)
32 MB ROM (h5100)
SDIO slot SD memory and SDIO card support
Display Transflective color TFT, 240 x 320 pixels, 64K-color support, 
.24 mm dot pitch
LED Backlight Multi-level brightness adjustment
Audio Microphone, speaker, 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, MP3 
stereo through audio jack
Infrared IrDA, data transfer up to 115.2 Kb per second
Bluetooth Class II device; up to 4 dBm transmit, typical 10 meters 
(30 feet) range
Fingerprint 
ReaderThermal swipe technology (h5500 only)
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							User’s Guide B–2
Specifications
Physical Specifications
hp iPAQ h5500 Series
Communications Communication port, Expansion Pack connector
Indicators 3-mode alarm notification: 
Flashing green LED, tone, pop-up message 
Charging: flashing amber LED
Charged: solid amber LED
Bluetooth active: flashing blue LED
Battery Removable/rechargeable 1250mAh Lithium ion polymer 
battery with internal 10-minute bridge battery to maintain 
data during main battery replacement.
System 
Feature Description
hp iPAQ h5100 Series 
US Metric
Length 5.23 in 133.0 mm
Width 3.30 -3.03 in
tapering84.0-77.0 mm 
tapering
Depth 0.63 in 15.9 mm
Weight 6.59 oz 186.9 g
US Metric
Length 5.43 in 138.0 mm
Width 3.30 -3.03 in
tapering84.0-77.0 mm 
tapering
Depth 0.63 in 15.9 mm
Weig h t 7. 29  o z 2 0 6. 8  g
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							Specifications
User’s Guide B–3
Operating Environment
Environment
US Metric
Temperature Operating 32° to 104° F 0° to 40° C
Nonoperating –4° to 140° F –20° to 60° C
Relative Humidity Operating 10 to 90% 10 to 90%
Nonoperating 10 to 90% 10 to 90%
Maximum Altitude Operating 0-15,000 ft 0-4572 m
Nonoperating 0-15,000 ft 0-4572 m
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