HP Jornada 420 Palm-Size PC Users Guide

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2 | Setting up
This chapter includes instructions to help you:
·identify hardware features
·set up the HP Jornada for the first time
·manage battery power
·care for the HP Jornada 

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Identifying the hardware features
The views below introduce you to the connectors, ports, and other
features of the HP Jornada.
Front view of the HP Jornada
1. AC Charging LED—When connected to AC power, this
LED glows with one of two colors:
·Amber—Indicates that the battery is charging
(connected to AC power).
·Green—Indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Notification LED—Blinks red when you have an
appointment. Glows red when you are recording.
3....

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5. Record button—Starts the Voice Recorder. When held,
turns on the P/PC when it is off, and records until the
button is released.
6. Action button—Pressing this button selects the
highlighted item. Rocking this button allows you to
scroll (also referred to as Up/Down control).
7. Exit button—Exits dialog windows and menus.
8. Start button—Displays the 
Start menu. Also turns on
the P/PC when it is off, and, if held, brings up
HP settings.
9. Earphone jack—Accepts a plug for...

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Back view of the HP Jornada
15. CompactFlash Type I and II Card slot—Enables you to
add memory or use accessories on CompactFlash Cards.
(For a list of recommended accessory cards, go to the
Hewlett-Packard Web site at www.hp.com/jornada.)
16. Stylus—Use the stylus as a mouse substitute. For
example, tap to select a button or menu item, double-tap
to open an application, drag the stylus across words or
items to select them.
17. Reset button—Restarts the HP...

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Setting up for the first time
As part of the setup process, you:
·install the battery
·connect the AC adapter
·start the HP Jornada
·complete the Windows CE Welcome Wizard
Follow the steps described below in the order they are
presented.
Installing the battery
The battery powers the HP Jornada when it is not connected to
AC power. The battery fits into a compartment on the bottom of
the HP Jornada, as shown in the diagram. The switch on the
battery does not have any...

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This view of the left side of the HP Jornada shows how to
insert the battery.
To install the battery
1. Release the battery door by pushing the stylus into the
small hole above the door. Then, slide the door down and
off.
2. Slide the battery into the battery slot. If the battery does
not slide in easily, check the battery orientation and try
again. If you are putting the battery in correctly, you do
not need to force it.
3. Replace the battery door, and slide...

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The rechargeable backup battery is a permanent part of the
HP Jornada, so you do not need to install or replace it.
The backup battery is charged automatically when the P/PC is
connected to AC power.
Make sure you connect to AC power to charge as soon as you
see a backup battery low warning.
Do NOT replace your main battery when the backup battery is
low.
Using the cradle
The views below show the features of the cradle and how the
P/PC docks with it.
1. Release buttons—To...

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Back view of the cradle.
1. DC jack—Connects the P/PC to AC power, which also charges
both the main and backup batteries.
2. Serial port (RS-232C)—Connects the HP Jornada to your
desktop PC to transfer files or to synchronize data. (For more
information, see “Connecting for the first time” on page 39.)
The HP Jornada must be in its cradle in order to connect to an
AC adapter or to a PC.
Connecting the AC adapter
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The AC adapter includes three parts: the power cable, the
adapter, and the DC cable.
To connect to AC power
1. Plug the DC cable into the back of the cradle.
2. Connect the DC cable to the AC adapter.
3. Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
4. Plug the power cable into an AC power outlet.
5. Put the HP Jornada into its cradle.
Use the AC adapter to plug the HP Jornada into external
power whenever possible, especially when connecting to a
desktop PC or other peripheral,...

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Managing battery power
Because the data and files you save on the HP Jornada are
stored in RAM, it is extremely important that you maintain a
continuous power supply to the HP Jornada at all times. If the
HP Jornada runs out of power, all information you have entered
is lost. Although the Windows CE operating system and
programs are stored in ROM and cannot be erased, any custom
settings and programs you have added are lost.
When taking out the battery, keep in...