HP IPAQ H5100 And H5500 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

							Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC
User’s Guide 1–11
Routine Care
To keep your iPAQ Pocket PC in good condition and working 
properly, follow these guidelines:
■Keep your Pocket PC away from excessive moisture and 
temperature extremes.
■Do not expose your Pocket PC to liquids or precipitation.
■Do not place anything on top of your Pocket PC to prevent 
damage to the screen.
■Store your Pocket PC in a protective case when not in use.
■Clean your Pocket PC by wiping the screen and the exterior 
with a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water.
■Avoid exposing your Pocket PC to direct sunlight or strong 
ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
■Avoid scratching the surface of the screen and banging it 
against hard objects.
■Use only the stylus that comes with your Pocket PC or an 
approved replacement on the screen to prevent scratching it.
ÄCAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to the 
internal components, do not spray liquid directly on the screen or 
allow excess liquid to drip inside your iPAQ Pocket PC. Using soap or 
other cleaning products on the screen may discolor the finish and 
damage it.
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							User’s Guide 2–1
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Using ActiveSync
You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to:
■Synchronize information between your iPAQ Pocket PC and 
your personal computer or server so that you have the latest 
information in all locations.
■Change synchronization settings and the synchronization 
schedule.
■Copy files between your device and personal computer.
■Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
■Back up and restore device information.
■Synchronize links.
■Send and receive e-mail.
■Request meetings.
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							User’s Guide 2–2
Using ActiveSync
Connecting to a Computer
Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your personal computer using 
Microsoft ActiveSync and the Universal Desktop Cradle, a 
wireless infrared connection, or Bluetooth. For more information 
on using ActiveSync with Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 8, “Using 
Bluetooth.”
✎When using Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail on 
your personal computer with your iPAQ Pocket PC, you must 
have Microsoft Outlook 98 or later installed on your personal 
computer. Outlook 2002 is included on the Companion CD. If 
you do not have Outlook, install the Microsoft Outlook 2002 
software from the CD. Microsoft Outlook Express will not work 
with the iPAQ Pocket PC and ActiveSync.
Synchronizing with Your Computer
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CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft 
ActiveSync on your personal computer before you connect your 
iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.
During ActiveSync installation, you can:
■Create partnerships that enable you to synchronize 
information with multiple computers.
■Select information to be synchronized with your iPAQ Pocket 
PC (for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, Favorites, 
Files, Notes, and AvantGo).
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							Using ActiveSync
User’s Guide 2–3
✎When you synchronize files, you can drag and drop the selected 
files from your personal computer to the synchronized folder on 
your iPAQ Pocket PC. If you named your device “PC1” when you 
created your partnership, then the synchronized folder is named 
“PC1.” When you synchronize, the files move to your  iPAQ 
Pocket PC.
To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your personal computer:
1. Insert the Companion CD into the CD tray or slot on your 
personal computer.
2. Select the link to install Microsoft ActiveSync.
3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more 
help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation.
The information you select automatically synchronizes when 
your installation is complete.
4. After installing ActiveSync on your personal computer, 
connect the iPAQ Pocket PC to the personal computer using 
the Universal Desktop Cradle.
Using the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection
After setting up a connection with the USB connector on the 
Universal Desktop Cradle, you can synchronize your iPAQ 
Pocket PC and your personal 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 Microsoft Windows 
98SE, Me, 2000, or XP operating systems installed.
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							User’s Guide 2–4
Using ActiveSync
To set up an infrared connection to a computer:
1. Synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer using 
the Universal Desktop Cradle.
2. Follow your computer manufacturer’s instructions to install 
and set up an infrared port.
3. Remove the iPAQ Pocket PC from the cradle and line up the 
infrared port with the computer infrared port so they are 
unobstructed and within 12 inches (30.5 cm) of each other.
4. Initiate a connection by tapping Start > ActiveSync > 
Tools> Connect via IR. Synchronization begins on your 
device.
5. To disconnect, move the devices away from each other or 
tapx to turn off.
Changing Synchronization Settings
You can modify your synchronization settings for Microsoft 
ActiveSync to:
■Change when your iPAQ Pocket PC synchronizes with your 
personal computer or server.
■Change the type of connection from your iPAQ Pocket PC 
to your computer (for example, serial, USB, infrared 
connections).
■Select the files and information to synchronize with your 
computer.
■Select the files and information you do not want to 
synchronize with your computer (for example, e-mail 
attachments).
■Determine how conflicts between information on your 
iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are 
handled.
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							Using ActiveSync
User’s Guide 2–5
To change synchronization settings:
1. From the Start menu on your personal computer, click 
Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync > Tools > Options.
a. On the Sync Options tab, select the files and information 
to synchronize with your computer.
b. On the Schedule tab, select when your iPAQ Pocket PC 
synchronizes with your computer.
c. On the Rules tab, determine how conflicts between 
information on your  iPAQ Pocket PC and information on 
your computer are handled.
2. Tap OK when you are finished.
3. From the File menu, click Connection Settings. Select the 
type of connection to be allowed between the iPAQ Pocket 
PC and the computer.
Copying Files
You can copy files to and from your personal computer using 
Explore in ActiveSync and Windows Explorer.
To copy files:
1. Insert your iPAQ Pocket PC into the Universal Desktop 
Cradle.
2. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs > 
Microsoft ActiveSync.
3. Click Explore.
4. Double-click the My Pocket PC icon.
5. On your personal computer, right-click the Start menu, then 
select Explore.
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							User’s Guide 2–6
Using ActiveSync
6. Locate the file to be moved.
7. Drag and drop your files between your iPAQ Pocket PC and 
your computer. ActiveSync converts the files so that they can 
be used by the Pocket Office applications, if necessary.
✎Move your files directly into My Documents on your iPAQ 
Pocket PC or into a folder inside My Documents, so the 
applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC can locate them.
Installing Applications
To install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your 
computer using ActiveSync:
1. Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your personal computer 
using the Universal Desktop Cradle.
2. Follow the instructions provided with the application and by 
the installation wizard.
3. Check the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC to see if any 
further steps are necessary to complete the application 
installation.
Backing up and Restoring
To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back 
up information to your computer regularly. For more information 
on backing up and restoring information using Microsoft 
ActiveSync, refer to “Backing Up Information” in Chapter 4.
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							Using ActiveSync
User’s Guide 2–7
Synchronizing Links
You can synchronize links to Web sites from your Favorites 
list on your computer to view them offline with Pocket Internet 
Explorer.
1. From the Start menu on your computer, click the Internet 
Explorer icon.
2. Click Favorites to see the list of links to your favorite 
Web sites.
3. To save a Web site link to Mobile Favorites, open the Web 
site, then click Create Mobile Favorite.
4. Open ActiveSync on your computer and click Options. Be 
sure Favorites is checked.
5. Click Sync to manually synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC 
with your computer and add your Mobile Favorites list to 
your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Sending and Receiving E-mail
You can send and receive e-mail messages by synchronizing your 
iPAQ Pocket PC with your personal computer using ActiveSync. 
If you are using ActiveSync to send and receive e-mail messages, 
the name of the folder you are using is displayed at the bottom of 
the screen. For more information on sending and receiving e-mail 
using ActiveSync, from the Today screen, tap Start > Help > 
Inbox.
Requesting Meetings
You can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request through 
ActiveSync. Refer to “Calendar” in the Help files on your iPAQ 
Pocket PC. For more information, from the To d a y screen, tap 
Start > Help > Calendar.
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							User’s Guide 3–1
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Managing the Battery
✎Model shown in illustrations is iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 Series.
Installing the Battery
If you remove the main battery from your iPAQ Pocket PC, 
your device does not operate even if you try to use AC power. 
However, the Pocket PC has a small internal backup battery that 
allows you to change the main battery without losing RAM data 
(user-installed programs and data) as long as it is replaced within 
10 minutes. If the battery is removed from the unit for longer 
than 10 minutes, you will lose unsaved RAM data and need to 
reset the unit.
It is recommended that you fully charge the iPAQ Pocket PC 
battery before setting up the unit, and recharge regularly. Your 
Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and the 
clock. While working at your desk, keep the Pocket PC connected 
to the Universal Desktop Cradle. When you travel, it is 
recommended that you carry the AC Adapter, Charger Adapter 
plug, or an optional spare battery with you.
Your iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with the battery partially 
charged.
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							User’s Guide 3–2
Managing the Battery
To install the removable/rechargeable battery:
1. Locate the battery.
2. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery 1 into the slots on 
the iPAQ Pocket PC.
3. Push the battery upward 2 and snap into place.
✎If the battery is not fully charged, you must connect the AC 
Adapter to the Pocket PC to fully charge it before continuing. 
It takes about four hours to fully charge the battery.
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