HP Jornada 420 Palm-Size PC Users Guide
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Chapter 7 | Getting down to business | 87 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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88 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC ·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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Chapter 7 | Getting down to business | 89 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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90 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC 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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Chapter 7 | Getting down to business | 91 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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92 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC 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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Chapter 7 | Getting down to business | 93 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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Chapter 8 | Troubleshooting | 95 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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96 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC 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...