HP Jornada 420 Palm-Size PC Users Guide
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HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC User’s Guide Part number F1255-90002 Printed in Singapore Edition 1
ii Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Copyright notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett- Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. The above disclaimers and limitations shall not apply to consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom and shall not affect the statutory rights of consumers. © Hewlett-Packard Co. 1999. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard Company, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The programs that control this product are copyrighted and all rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of those programs without prior written permission of Hewlett- Packard Co. is also prohibited. Microsoft, MS, ActiveSync, Active Desktop, Outlook, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. CIC and Jot are registered trademarks or trademarks of Communication Intelligence Corporation. BSQUARE and bTask are either registered trademarks or trademarks of BSQUARE Corporation. OmniSolve is copyright 1998-99 LandWare Inc. with all rights reserved. LandWare is a trademark of LandWare, Inc. EZOS, EZOS EzExplorer, EzExplorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EZOS S.A. in Belgium and/or other countries. Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte) Ltd. Asia Pacific Personal Computer Division 452 Alexandra Road Singapore 119961
Table of Contents | iii Table of Contents Chapter Chapter1 | Welcome 1 | Welcome...........................................................1 Taking inventory ............................................................1 Using the manual ...........................................................2 Using HP Jornada’s built-in programs ..........................3 Finding more information ..............................................5 Registering the HP Jornada ..........................................6 Understanding conventions ...........................................6 Chapter 2 | Setting up Chapter 2 | Setting up.........................................................7 Identifying the hardware features ................................8 Setting up for the first time .........................................11 Managing battery power ..............................................16 Caring for the HP Jornada ...........................................20 Chapter 3 | Learning the basics Chapter 3 | Learning the basics............................................21 Turning the HP Jornada 420 on and off .....................21 Locking the hardware buttons .....................................22 Using the hard icons .....................................................22 Using the Active Desktop .............................................23 Using the Start Menu and taskbar ..............................24 Using the command bar ...............................................25 Typing, writing, and drawing on the HP Jornada ......25 Finding files and documents ........................................28 Finding information .....................................................29 Viewing information .....................................................29 Adjusting settings .........................................................30 Using HP settings .........................................................31 Learning the shortcuts .................................................36 Chapter 4 | Connecting to a desktop PC Chapter 4 | Connecting to a desktop PC................................39 Connecting for the first time ........................................39 Connecting and disconnecting .....................................46 Connecting by infrared .................................................47 Connecting to another PC ............................................48 Browsing the HP Jornada desktop ..............................49 Synchronizing data .......................................................50 Using channels ..............................................................52 Transferring files ..........................................................54 Printing .........................................................................54 Chapter 5 | Sending and receiving e-mail Chapter 5 | Sending and receiving e-mail..............................55 Synchronizing messages ..............................................55 Using Windows CE Inbox Transfer .............................56
iv Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Sending and receiving messages using a dial-up connection .....................................................................57 Setting up an Ethernet connection ..............................60 Using Inbox ...................................................................61 Sending and receiving CompuServe e-mail ................65 Chapter 6 | Staying Organized Chapter 6 | Staying Organized............................................67 Scheduling meetings and appointments .....................68 Tracking friends and colleagues ..................................70 Keeping a to-do list .......................................................71 Recording voice memos ................................................72 Chapter 7 | Getting down to business Chapter 7 | Getting down to business....................................77 Creating notes and drawings .......................................77 Using bTask ..................................................................82 Using OmniSolve ..........................................................83 Backing up and restoring data ....................................83 Customizing the HP Jornada .......................................86 Chapter 8 | Troubleshooting Chapter 8 | Troubleshooting...............................................95 Troubleshooting basic problems ..................................95 Troubleshooting remote connections ...........................97 Troubleshooting viewing problems ..............................98 Resetting .......................................................................99 Chapter 9 | Warranty, support, and service Chapter 9 | Warranty, support, and service............................103 Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer................................109 Areas of the Input Panel ............................................110 Symbols .......................................................................111 Help Writing Characters ............................................112 Options ........................................................................112 Natural Character Set ................................................112 Simplified Uppercase Character Set .........................119 Appendix AppendixB | Migrating data from non–Windows CE HP handheld B | Migrating data from non–Windows CE HP handheld PC devices PC devices ....................................................................129 Translating appointment data ...................................129 Translating Phone Book data ....................................130 Index Index..........................................................................133 HP software product license agreement HP software product license agreement...............................139 Use ...............................................................................139 Copies and adaptations ..............................................139 Ownership ...................................................................140 Transfer of rights in software ....................................140 HP shrink-wrap license terms ...................................141
Chapter 1 | Welcome | 1 1 | Welcome The Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (P/PC) is a mobile computer running the Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system. It allows you to store your business and personal information, manage your appointments and contacts, and check e-mail while on the road. It then allows you to upload updated information to your desktop or notebook PC after returning to the office. In addition to Microsoft Windows products, the HP Jornada has built-in programs from Hewlett-Packard, BSQUARE™, and LandWare that help you manage the system, manage tasks, and perform financial calculations. It also allows you to load programs from the HP Jornada compact disk. This chapter includes the following: ·An inventory list of the HP Jornada package ·A description of the contents of this User’s Guide ·An overview of built-in programs Taking inventory The HP Jornada package includes the following items: ·HP Jornada 420 and stylus ·HP Jornada battery ·AC adapter, DC cable, and power cable ·Sync cable ·Cradle ·HP Jornada Quick Start Card—A guide to getting started quickly with the HP Jornada
2 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC ·Desktop Software for Microsoft Windows CE compact disk— Contains Microsoft Windows CE Services, plus software and system updates for both the HP Jornada and desktop PC ·HP Jornada compact disk—Programs that can be loaded onto the HP Jornada ·Documentation pack—This User’s Guide and the Regulatory Information Leaflet ·HP Jornada Accessory Guide—Information on accessories and products that can help you get the most from the HP Jornada Using the manual This User’s Guide is designed to help you use your HP Jornada quickly and easily. Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of procedures and screen art, some actual screens may be different than the ones that appear in this User’s Guide. This guide includes the following chapters: ·Chapter 1, Welcome—Contains an overview of the HP Jornada’s built-in applications, where to find more information, and conventions used in this guide. ·Chapter 2, Setting up—Explains the hardware features, how to set up and care for the HP Jornada, and how to manage the battery power. ·Chapter 3, Learning the basics—Describes how to turn the HP Jornada on and off, reconfigure the hard icons, work with the Start menu and taskbar, and adjust settings. Also includes tips and shortcuts to help you work faster. ·Chapter 4, Connecting to a desktop PC —Explains how to install Windows CE Services on your desktop or notebook PC, how to transfer files, how to synchronize data, e-mail messages, and channels, and how to print. ·Chapter 5, Sending and receiving e-mail—Describes how to use Inbox. ·Chapter 6, Staying organized—Explains how to use the HP Jornada to manage your calendar and address book and describes to-do lists, alarms, and reminders. ·Chapter 7, Getting down to business—Describes Microsoft Note Taker ®, bTask from BSQUARE, and
Chapter 1 | Welcome | 3 OmniSolve from LandWare. Also explains how to back up and restore data, and how to customize the HP Jornada. ·Chapter 8, Troubleshooting—Contains tips and procedures to follow when things do not work quite as you expected, and explains how to reset the HP Jornada. ·Chapter 9, Warranty, support, and service—Explains the warranty and how to get service. ·Appendix A, Jot Character Recognizer—Describes how to use the Jot character recognizer, and shows how and where to draw characters on the screen for each of the two character sets: the Natural Character Set and the Simplified Uppercase Character Set. ·Appendix B, Migrating data from non–Windows CE HP handheld PC devices—Describes how to use the HP PIM Translation Utility to transfer PIM data from a non–Windows CE HP organizer or Palmtop PC to the HP Jornada. Using HP Jornada’s built-in programs This section lists the HP Jornada’s built-in programs. These programs are installed in ROM and cannot be erased or removed. ·Calendar—Keeps track of important dates and events, and helps manage your schedule. ·Tasks—Keeps track of to-do lists. Allows you to set an alarm or a reminder. ·Contacts—Stores names, addresses, and telephone numbers. When you update your contacts list, you can synchronize it with your desktop PC, so that contacts are always up to date. ·Inbox—Sends and receives e-mail messages. Also synchronizes with Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop PC. ·EZOS EzExplorer—Finds files and documents on the P/PC. ·bTask from BSQUARE—Allows you to switch between applications or view the ones currently running. It also allows you to close applications with a single step. ·Note Taker—Allows you to jot quick notes or to create sketches while in a meeting.
4 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC ·Voice Recorder—Records reminders or vital information when there is no time to type. The dedicated Record button allows you to record messages with one hand. ·Channels—Downloads Web information to the HP Jornada so that it can be viewed offline. ·Connections—Sets up connections for communications with other computers or the Internet. ·ActiveSync™—Synchronizes the HP Jornada with your desktop or notebook PC over a network or dial-up connection from a remote location. ·PC Link—Establishes the connection between the HP Jornada and desktop PC partner. ·Calculator—Performs simple calculations in an on-screen calculator. Allows you to copy the results to any open document. ·OmniSolve from LandWare—Performs complex mathematical and business calculations. ·HP settings—Adjusts and stores up to three settings for the display, sets a password, and displays memory usage. ·HP backup—Backs up Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks data or your entire P/PC to a CompactFlash Memory Card. ·Find—Searches for appointments, channel items, contacts, mail messages, Note Taker notes, tasks, or voice recordings. ·Help—Gives you access to online help. ·Solitaire—Passes the time at the airport, on the train, or during a not-so-interesting meeting or lecture. ·Settings—Adjusts settings for buttons, communications, the stylus, and more.
Chapter 1 | Welcome | 5 Finding more information The following table is a guide to the different types of information available to help you use the HP Jornada. Although this book introduces the programs on your P/PC, it does not describe them completely. For more information, see the comprehensive online Help for each program. Information Source Programs This User’s Guide. –or– Online Help on your P/PC. Tap Start and then Help. Synchronizing and exchanging files with a desktop PC (including information on connecting while traveling)This User’s Guide. –or– Online Help on your P/PC. Tap Start and then Help. –or– Windows CE Services online Help on your desktop PC. In the Mobile Devices window, click Help, and then click Windows CE Services Help Topics. Toolbar buttons and dialog box itemsTap and hold on a toolbar button or dialog box item to see its name or a short description. Drag off the toolbar button or item before lifting to avoid activating it. Troubleshooting information on connectionsWindows CE Services online Help on your desktop computer. In the Mobile Devices window, click Help, then Windows CE Services Help Topics. Up-to-date information on Windows CE–based deviceshttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsce.
6 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Information on this release of Windows CEThe Release Notes on your desktop computer. Click Start, point to Programs, Microsoft Windows CE Services, and then click Release Notes. The complete text of this User’s Guide is also available on the Hewlett-Packard Web site at www.hp.com/jornada. You can download the User’s Guide to your desktop PC and view it using the Adobe™ Acrobat Reader, available from the Adobe Web site at www.adobe.com. Registering the HP Jornada To register the HP Jornada, go to www.hp.com/jornada. Understanding conventions This User’s Guide includes visual cues to help you find tips and warnings. A shortcut, another way to do something, or expanded information about the topic. Caution or warning information about the topic. This is important information that should be observed to prevent loss of data or damage to the HP Jornada.