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You can get these programs from:
·the HP Jornada compact disk and the Desktop Software for
Microsoft Windows CE compact disk included with the
HP Jornada
·software distributors and their web sites, including the HP
web site at www.hp.com/jornada/solutions/solution.html
You cannot run programs designed for Windows 95 or
Windows NT on the HP Jornada. The programs that run on
the P/PC must be designed specifically for Windows CE Palm-
size PCs.
Contents of the HP...

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·VGA (640 x 480) 256-color monitor
·Web browser: Netscape Navigator 2.0 or higher, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 2.0 or higher.
To install a program
1. Download the software program or installer from the
Web to your desktop PC.
–or–
Insert the floppy disk or compact disk into the
appropriate drive on your desktop PC.
2. Connect the HP Jornada to your desktop PC.
3. If the program includes an installer program (typically
named Setup.exe or Install.exe),...

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Removing programs
After you have installed a program on the HP Jornada, you can
use the Windows CE Application Manager to remove the
program or to reinstall the program after it has been removed. If
you do not have enough storage memory on the HP Jornada, you
may want to use the Application Manager to temporarily remove
programs you no longer use or programs that you use
infrequently.
You can use either the Application Manager (on your desktop
PC) or the 
Remove...

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Adding sounds
The HP Jornada plays sounds (.wav files). You can copy a new
sound file from your desktop PC to the HP Jornada without
converting the file.
To add sounds
1. Connect the HP Jornada to a desktop PC and start
Windows CE Services.
2. Double-click the HP Jornada icon.
3. Drag the .wav file you want to copy from its location on
your desktop PC to the Windows folder in the Mobile
Devices window.
To use the new sound
1. On the HP Jornada 
Start menu, tap...

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To use the new wallpaper
1. On the HP Jornada 
Start menu, tap 
Settings, and then
tap 
Display.
2. Choose the 
Display wallpaper radio button.
3. Choose the new bitmap image from the 
Wallpaper
image dropdown list, and examine the preview image
on the right side of the dialog box.
4. If desired, tap the 
Tile checkbox.
5. Tap 
OK.
Adding accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories.
·CompactFlash Card and adapter (4MB) (F1231A)—Adds
storage...

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Inserting and Removing CompactFlash Cards
CompactFlash Type I and II Cards give the HP Jornada
additional capabilities, such as additional memory, removable
storage, cellular modems, and Ethernet cards. Many cards have
been tested specifically for compatibility with the HP Jornada.
For a list of recommended compatible devices, go to the Hewlett-
Packard Web site at www.hp.com/jornada.
You may also need to install a software driver for a particular
card. The...

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To remove the CF card
1. Close all applications on the P/PC that have open files
on the CF card.
2. Turn off the P/PC, and close the display cover.
3. Remove the CF card slot door by pressing onto the
fingernail recess and pulling the door off.
4. Use the end of the stylus to lever the CF card out.
5. Replace the card slot door by positioning the two tabs in
the slot groove and pressing onto the fingernail recess to
push the door locked. 

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8 | Troubleshooting
If you encounter difficulties while using your HP Jornada 420,
this chapter helps you find answers. If you need information
about troubleshooting Microsoft® Windows® CE Services, click
Windows CE Services Help Topics on the Help menu in the
Mobile Devices window on your desktop PC.
The information in this chapter helps you:
·Troubleshoot basic problems
·Troubleshoot problems with remote connections
·Troubleshoot problems with the display
·Troubleshoot...

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HP Jornada does not
auto-suspend when
connected to a desktop
PC or when using the
modem.The HP Jornada is designed to stay
on while connected to a computer.
This is the correct behavior. No
action is needed.
HP Jornada
automatically shuts
down.Batteries are too low to run the
P/PC. When a critically low
battery-power condition is
encountered, the HP Jornada
initiates a safety shutdown.
Connect to AC power and charge
the battery.
HP Jornada does not
turn on when...
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