HP Jornada 420 Palm-Size PC Users Guide

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3. Select your preferences. For more information, read the
following paragraphs, or tap the 
Help button.
4. Tap 
OK to save the changes and exit, or tap the 
Close
button (
X in the upper right corner) to abandon the
changes.
Status tab
The 
Status tab displays the status of the main and backup
batteries.
Status tab 
						

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Power tab
The 
Power tab lets you customize how and when your P/PC
suspends operation to help maximize battery life:
·
Touch screen to power On—Select this option to allow your
P/PC to awake from suspend mode when you tap the screen or
hard icon panel.
·
Suspend while on battery power—To conserve battery
power, your P/PC automatically suspends operation after a
period of continuous idle time while running on battery power.
Select the amount of idle time from the dropdown list.
·
Enable suspend while on AC line power—Select this
option to automatically suspend operation after a period of
continuous idle time while running on AC power. Select the
amount of idle time from the dropdown list.
The 
Touch screen to power On option is checked by default.
When you uncheck this option, you are no longer able to use the
hard icon panel to power on the P/PC.
Power tab 
						

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Dimming tab
The 
Dimming tab lets you control backlight dimming to help
conserve battery power:
·
Automatically dim while on Battery Power—To conserve
battery power, select this option to automatically dim the
backlight after a period of continuous idle time while running
on battery power. Select the amount of idle time from the
dropdown list.
·
Automatically dim while on AC Power—Select this option
to automatically dim the backlight after a period of continuous
idle time while running on AC power. Select the amount of
idle time from the dropdown list.
Dimming tab
Conserving battery power
The following tips can conserve battery power, ensuring the
longest use of your P/PC between charges:
·Shorten auto-suspend time. To set auto-suspend time: from
the 
Start menu, tap 
Settings, tap 
Power, and then tap the
Power tab. 
						

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·Set the display to dim automatically after a short time. To set
dimming: from the 
Start menu, tap 
Settings, tap 
Power,
and then tap the 
Dimming tab.
·Minimize brightness and use contrast to increase readability.
To set brightness and contrast: from the 
Start menu, tap
HP settings. For more information about HP settings, see
“Using HP settings” on page 31.
·Turn off sounds you do not need or mute the system speaker.
To mute sounds: from the 
Start menu, tap 
HP settings. For
more information about HP settings, see “Using HP settings”
on page 31.
·Connect to AC power when connected to any peripherals
requiring power.
·Connect to AC power when connected to your desktop PC.
Caring for the HP Jornada
Follow these suggestions for long and trouble-free use.
·To clean the screen, wipe it with a damp, lint-free cloth.
·Do not drop the HP Jornada. Accidental damage is not covered
under the Hewlett-Packard express warranty.
·Radiated interference from other electronic equipment may
affect the appearance of the display. To return the display to
normal, remove the P/PC from the source of the interference.
·The HP Jornada is designed to operate at temperatures
between 0 to 40 ºC (32 to 104 ºF). It is designed to maintain
data at temperatures between 0 to 55 ºC (32 to 131 ºF).
Subjecting the P/PC to temperatures outside those ranges
may damage the P/PC or result in loss of data. Be especially
careful not to leave the HP Jornada in direct sunlight or in a
car where temperatures can rise to harmful levels. 
						

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3 | Learning the basics
This chapter describes the following:
·turning the HP Jornada on and off
·using and reconfiguring the hard icons
·working with the Start menu, taskbar, command bar, and
online help
·adjusting settings, such as volume and the world clock
·using shortcuts to help you work faster
Turning the HP Jornada 420 on and off
The HP Jornada does not need to be started up or shut down; you
can start working immediately by pressing the On/Off button at
the lower right corner of the P/PC. When you are finished, turn
off the HP Jornada by pressing the On/Off button. Turning off
the HP Jornada simply suspends operation. When you turn it on
again, you can start working where you left off.
You can also turn on the HP Jornada in the following ways:
·by pressing the 
Start button
·by pressing the 
Record button
·by holding the stylus down on one of the hard icons
·by tapping the screen.
To conserve battery power, you can set the HP Jornada to auto-
suspend after a preset period of continuous idle time. By default,
the P/PC auto-suspends after 3 minutes while running on battery
power. (For more information on auto-suspend and tips for
conserving battery power, see “Managing battery power” on page
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Locking the hardware buttons
Pressing the 
Record button or the 
Start button powers on the
P/PC. To avoid powering on the P/PC accidentally (which would
drain the battery), you can lock the hardware buttons that are on
the left side of the P/PC.  
To lock the buttons
1. Press and hold the 
On/Off button to lock the buttons.
When the volume is not muted, a sound indicates that
Button Lock is enabled, and the lock icon
 
 appears
in the taskbar.
To unlock the buttons
1. When the buttons are locked, press and hold the 
On/Off
button to unlock the buttons. When the volume is not
muted, a sound indicates that Button Lock is disabled,
and the lock icon
 
 disappears from the taskbar.
When Button Lock is enabled, all hardware buttons are disabled,
except for the 
On/Off button.
Using the hard icons
To launch Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, or OmniSolve, tap the
appropriate icon at the bottom of the display. If you double-tap
the icon, the Edit windows for Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks are
displayed.
To reconfigure the hard icons
1. Tap 
Settings from the 
Start menu.
2. Tap 
Buttons.
3. Tap the 
Program tab.
4. Tap the name of the hard icon (under 
Program button)
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5. Tap the name of the program (under 
Button
assignment) that you want to associate with the hard
icon.
6. Tap 
OK.
Using the Active Desktop
You can use the Active Desktop™ to display important
information, such as today’s appointments and tasks. You can
also display channel information, such as stock quotes. For more
information, see “Displaying mobile desktop components” on
page 54.
To select the type of information you want to display on the
desktop, tap 
Start, 
Settings, 
Display, and then 
Display
Active Desktop. 
						

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Using the Start Menu and taskbar
Use the 
Start menu on the taskbar to switch programs, display
settings, find information, and view Help for the current
program. 
						

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On the taskbar, you can also do the following.
You can change what you see on the 
Start menu and taskbar by
tapping 
Start, 
Settings, and then 
Taskbar.
Using the command bar
The command bar at the top of the P/PC screen includes both
menu names and toolbar buttons. You can decide which you want
to display.
Typing, writing, and drawing on the
HP Jornada
With your P/PC, you can quickly type, write, and draw in the way
that is most convenient for you. You can type with the soft
keyboard, write using character recognition, or write and draw
directly on the screen using your stylus.
In Note Taker, and in notes that you attach to entries in
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on the screen. For more information, see “Creating notes and
drawings“ on page 77.
You can enter information in any program on your P/PC by
typing with the soft keyboard or writing using character
recognition. First select the input method you want to use in your
P/PC’s input panel. Tap the 
Input Method arrow to see your
choices.
Typing with the keyboard
To type, tap the 
Input Method arrow and select 
Keyboard.
Then tap the keys with your stylus.
You can adjust keyboard settings to suit the way you work. Tap
Start, 
Settings, and then 
Input Panel. Select 
Keyboard as the
input method, and then tap 
Options.
Enable swipe shortcuts (gestures) on your keyboard so that you
can do the following:
·To insert a space, swipe across the keyboard from left to right.
·To delete a character, swipe across the keyboard from right to
left.
·To enter a carriage return, swipe the keyboard from top to
bottom.