HP IPAQ H5100 And H5500 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

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Getting to Know Your
iPAQ Pocket PC
✎Model shown in illustrations is iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series.
Congratulations on purchasing an HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5100 
or h5500 Series. Use this guide to find out about setting up your 
Pocket PC and to learn about how it works.
The software applications described below are preinstalled on 
your iPAQ Pocket PC. These preinstalled applications are not 
deleted if your Pocket PC loses power.
You can find detailed information for using these applications 
in the Help files on your iPAQ Pocket PC. To access these Help 
files, from the Start menu, tap Help and select an application. 
For Help on applications not listed in the table below, open the 
application, then tap   > Help.
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In addition, Microsoft Pocket PC Basics provides basic 
instructions on operating the Pocket PC. To locate Pocket PC 
Basics, go to the To d a y screen and tap Start > Help.
hp iPAQ Software Functions
Bluetooth Allows short-range wireless communications 
technology capable of exchanging information 
up to a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters).
iPAQ Backup Back up your data to protect it from loss due 
to hardware failure, battery power failure, 
or accidental deletion.
iPAQ Image Viewer Display individual images and run slide shows. 
Also display images from a digital camera 
storage card.
iTask Manage tasks that are running, and functions 
as a shortcut to launch or close programs. 
Assigned, by default, to the fourth Application 
Button on the Pocket PC.
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Microsoft Pocket PC 
Software Functions
ActiveSync Synchronize the information between your Pocket 
PC and personal computer so you have the 
latest information in both locations. Be sure you 
install ActiveSync on your personal computer 
before connecting the cradle and iPAQ Pocket 
pC to your computer.
Calculator Perform calculations.
Calendar Schedule appointments, meetings, and other 
events, then set an alarm to remind you of the 
appointments. Appointments for the day are 
displayed on the Tod ay screen.
Connections Connect your Pocket PC to the Internet and 
intranet to browse Web sites, send and receive 
e-mail, and synchronize information using 
ActiveSync.
Contacts Keep an updated list of friends and colleagues to 
e-mail and telephone.
Inbox Receive and send Internet e-mail messages 
in Inbox. You must have an e-mail address 
provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) 
or employer to send and receive e-mail.
MSN Messenger Provide the same chat environment as MSN 
Messenger on your computer including seeing 
who is online, sending and receiving instant 
messages, blocking contacts from seeing your 
status or sending you messages.
Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, 
and recordings.
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Pictures View individual pictures, run a slide show, or set 
a picture as the background on the Tod ay 
screen.
Pocket Excel Create and edit workbooks or view and edit 
Excel workbooks created on your personal 
computer.
Pocket Internet Explorer Browse the Internet and download pages 
through synchronization or by connecting to 
the Internet.
Pocket Word Create new documents or view and edit Word 
documents created on your personal computer.
Settings Obtain quick instructions for setting the 
backlight, clock, contrast, memory, power, 
regional settings, Tod ay screen, password, 
sounds and notifications, etc.
Tasks Keep track of your to-do list.
Terminal Services Client Use programs available on your personal 
computer from your Pocket PC.
Windows Media Player Play digital audio and video files in Windows 
Media or MP3 format on your device.
Microsoft Pocket PC 
Software Functions
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Using the Stylus
Your iPAQ Pocket PC comes with a stylus that you should use to 
tap or write on your screen.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to your iPAQ Pocket PC screen, 
never use any device other than the stylus that comes with the 
Pocket PC or an approved replacement to tap or write on the 
screen. If you lose or break your stylus, you can order extras at 
www.hp.com/products/pocketpc/options.
You can perform three basic actions using the stylus:
Ta p—Lightly touch the screen to select or open an item. Lift the 
stylus after you tap an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking an 
item with the mouse on your personal computer.
Drag—Place the point of the stylus on the screen and drag an 
item across the screen without lifting the stylus until you have 
completed the selection. Dragging is equivalent to dragging with 
the left mouse button pressed on your personal computer mouse.
Tap and hold—Hold the stylus pointer on an item for a short 
time until a menu displays. Tapping and holding is equivalent to 
right-clicking your personal computer mouse button. When you 
tap and hold, a circle of red dots appears around the stylus to 
indicate that the menu will soon pop up.
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Setting the Date and Time
When you turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are 
requested to select your time zone. After setting the time zone, 
you still need to set the time and date on your unit. All three 
settings are located in the Clock Settings screen and can be set 
at the same time.
✎By default, the time on the iPAQ Pocket PC is synchronized with 
your personal computer each time the two devices connect using 
ActiveSync.
Setting the Time for Home and Visiting 
Locations
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock 
icon.
SHORTCUT: From the To d a y screen, tap the Clock icon to set 
the time.
2. Tap either Home or Visiting.
3. Tap the time-zone down arrow, then select the appropriate 
time zone.
4. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, then use the up and down 
arrows to adjust the time.
SHORTCUT: You can also adjust the time by moving the hands 
of the clock with the stylus.
5. Tap AM or PM.
6. Tap OK.
7. Tap Ye s  to save the time.
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Setting the Date
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Clock 
icon.
SHORTCUT: From the To d a y screen, tap the Clock icon to set 
the date.
2. Tap the down arrow by the date.
3. Tap the left or right arrow to select a month and year.
4. Tap a day.
5. Tap OK.
6. Tap Ye s  to save the date settings.
You need to reset your time zone, time, and date if:
■The location time (Home or Visiting) needs to be changed.
■All power to the iPAQ Pocket PC is lost, which removes all 
saved settings.
■You perform a full reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC.
SHORTCUT: From the To d a y screen, tap the Clock icon to set 
the time zone, time, and date.
Entering Owner Information
You can personalize your iPAQ Pocket PC by entering owner 
information. To enter owner information:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Owner 
Information.
SHORTCUT: From the To d a y screen, tap Tap here to set 
owner information.
2. Tap in the Name field. A keyboard appears at the bottom of 
the screen. Tap on the characters to enter your name.
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3. Tap the Ta b key on the keyboard to move the cursor to the 
next field.
4. Continue entering whatever information you want to include.
5. To display owner information at startup, tap in the Show 
information when device is turned on checkbox.
6. Tap on the Notes tab to enter any notes.
7. Tap OK to save the information and return to the To d a y 
screen.
Resetting the Unit
Per forming a Norm al Reset
A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a “soft reset.” A 
normal reset stops all running applications but does not erase any 
programs or saved data.
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CAUTION: Be sure to save any unsaved data before performing a 
normal reset since normal reset erases all unsaved data.
To perform a normal reset:
1. Locate the Reset button on the bottom of your iPAQ 
Pocket PC.
2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. The Pocket 
PC restarts and displays the To d a y screen.
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Per forming a Full Reset
A full reset is sometimes referred to as a “hard reset.” Perform a 
full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data 
from RAM.
A full reset deactivates the battery. The power button does not 
function until the battery is reactivated.
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CAUTION: If you perform a full reset, your iPAQ Pocket PC returns 
to its default settings and loses all information that is not recorded 
in ROM.
To perform a full reset:
1. Press and hold Application Buttons 1 (Calendar) and 4 
(iTask) on the front of the unit and, at the same time, use the 
stylus to press the Reset button on the bottom of your iPAQ 
Pocket PC.
2. Hold all buttons until the displayed image begins to fade 
(approximately four seconds).
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3. Release the Application Buttons and stylus.
✎To verify a full reset, press the Power button. If the iPAQ Pocket 
PC has been fully reset, it does not power on.
4. Reactivate the battery by:
❏Connecting the iPAQ Pocket PC to AC power
or
❏Pressing the Reset button with the stylus
Aligning the Screen
When the iPAQ Pocket PC is turned on for the first time, you are 
guided through a screen alignment process. You must realign 
your screen if:
■The Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps.
■You perform a full reset of your Pocket PC.
To realign the iPAQ Pocket PC screen:
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Screen 
icon.
2. Tap the Align Screen button.
✎To use an alternate path to the same destination without tapping 
on the screen, press and release all four Application Buttons at 
the same time.
3. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise when 
tapping the cross-hair object.
4. Tap OK.
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