HP IPAQ H5400 Series Pocket PC Reference Guide

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Register the hp iPAQ Pocket PC
You can receive the latest information on your iPAQ Pocket PC 
as well as special offers on iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and 
software by registering online at the following url: 
http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqreg.
Set Up Your hp iPAQ Pocket PC
To begin using your HP iPAQ Pocket PC:
1. Locate the removable battery.
2. Insert the tabs 1 on the bottom of the battery into the slots on 
the iPAQ Pocket PC.
3. Push the battery 2 upward and snap into...

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5. Locate the reset hole on the bottom panel of your Pocket PC. 
Insert the stylus into the hole and push inward on the stylus 
to perform a normal reset. Your iPAQ Pocket PC will 
automatically power on.
6. Follow the steps on the Welcome screen to:
❏Align the screen
❏Learn about the stylus
❏Learn about the pop-up menus
❏Select your time zone
7. Tap anywhere to open the Today screen.
✎You will see the To d a y screen when you first turn on your iPAQ 
Pocket PC each...

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Establish a Partnership With a PC
Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the 
information on your personal computer with the information 
on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Synchronization compares the data on 
your Pocket PC with your personal computer and updates both 
computers with the most recent information.
You can synchronize your Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes, 
which require Microsoft Outlook. Also, you can synchronize 
other items, such as, files and...

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5. Follow the instructions on the HP iPAQ Pocket PC 
Companion CD until you reach the screen shown then 
continue with Step 6 below.
6. Insert the AC Adapter plug into an electrical outlet. Connect 
the AC connector to the universal cradle.
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7. If you have not already done so, connect either the (a) serial 
or the (b) USB connector (NOT BOTH) on the universal 
cradle to the port on the back or front of your personal 
computer.
✎Connect either the serial or the USB connector. Do not connect 
both connectors at the same time.
✎Use the USB connection for faster performance. Microsoft 
Windows NT users must use the serial connection.
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8. Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal 
cradle until the connector is fully inserted.
✎ActiveSync will automatically detect the Pocket PC connection.
9. Continue to follow the ActiveSync instructions to establish a 
partnership.
10. Learn more about your iPAQ Pocket PC.
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For More Product Information
For information on... See this source...
Programs on your HP iPAQ 
Po c ke t PCThe HP iPAQ Pocket PC Reference 
Guide on CD and eBook in select 
languages. For Help, tap  
thenHelp.
The HP iPAQ Pocket PC 
Reference GuideThis information is presented in a 
printable format and eBook in select 
languages.
Wireless LANWireless LAN Special Features Guide 
in the box and Chapter 3: HP iPAQ 
Po c ke t  PC  Re f e re n c e  G u i d e  on CD...

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Reference Guide 1–17Up-to-date information on 
your Microsoft Pocket PC 
2002 softwarehttp://www.microsoft.com/mobile
/pocketpc
Programs that are already 
on your HP iPAQ Pocket PCThe HP iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD 
and Help on your HP iPAQ Pocket PC. 
Tap  Start, then Help.
Connecting your HP iPAQ 
Pocket PC to a computerThis Getting Started guide, the 
HP iPAQ Pocket PC Reference Guide, 
or ActiveSync Help on the HP iPAQ 
Pocket PC Companion CD.
Register your HP iPAQ 
Pocket PC to...

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Troubleshooting and Support 
Information
✎This is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Refer to the documentation CD for Class B information.
For information on... See this source...
Connecting to and 
synchronizing with 
a computerActiveSync Help on your personal 
computer. To view Help, start 
ActiveSync, click Help, then click 
Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
Troubleshooting information 
on ActiveSync connectionsThe ActiveSync troubleshooter...

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Getting Acquainted
To use your HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Series most effectively, 
start by learning how to:
■Enter information
■Customize settings
■Manage your iPAQ Pocket PC
■Manage the battery
■Work with applications
Enter Information
You can enter letters, symbols, and numbers on the iPAQ 
Pocket PC screen by:
■Tapping the keyboard
■Writing with the stylus and using the Letter Recognizer, 
Transcriber, or Block Recognizer to create text
■Drawing and writing with the stylus...