HP Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC Users Guide
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HP Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC User’s Guide Part number F1824-90003 Printed in Singapore Edition 1
Copyright The information contained in this document is provided “as is” and is 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 contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. © Hewlett-Packard Co. 2000. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, adapted, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Co., 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, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Expedia, AutoRoute Express, MapPoint, Windows, Windows NT, the Windows logo, and the Windows CE 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. All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte) Ltd. Asia Pacific Personal Computer Division 452 Alexandra Road Singapore 119961
Contents 1 | Welcome ........................................................................................ 1 What’s in the box .......................................................................2 Using this manual ......................................................................2 What’s on your HP Jornada .......................................................4 Where to find information ...........................................................7 2 | Getting started ............................................................................... 9 Hardware features ...................................................................10 Using your HP Jornada for the first time ..................................12 Turning your HP Jornada on and off........................................14 Using the hardware buttons .....................................................14 Navigating in Windows for Pocket PC .....................................15 Entering information .................................................................20 Finding and organizing information..........................................26 3 | Connecting to your desktop PC .................................................. 27 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop PC................28 Connecting your HP Jornada ...................................................29 Establishing a partnership........................................................33 Synchronizing data ..................................................................34 Browsing your HP Jornada from your desktop ........................36 Transferring files between your HP Jornada and your desktop PC..........................................................37 Backing up and restoring data .................................................37 4 | Connecting to the Internet or to a network .................................. 41 Connecting your HP Jornada ...................................................42 Creating an ISP or network connection ...................................44 Browsing the Web (or a corporate intranet) .............................46 Sending and receiving e-mail...................................................51 5 | Configuring your HP Jornada ..................................................... 57 Managing power ......................................................................58 Managing memory ...................................................................59 Adjusting settings .....................................................................60 Security ....................................................................................62 Configuring hardware buttons ..................................................64 Configuring menus ...................................................................66 Adding or removing programs..................................................68
6 | Microsoft Pocket Outlook ............................................................. 71 Calendar: scheduling appointments and meetings ..................72 Contacts: tracking friends and colleagues ...............................73 Tasks: keeping a to-do list .......................................................75 Notes: capturing thoughts and ideas .......................................77 7 | Companion programs .................................................................. 79 Microsoft Pocket Word .............................................................80 Microsoft Pocket Excel.............................................................81 Microsoft Money 2000..............................................................82 Microsoft Windows Media Player .............................................84 Microsoft Reader......................................................................87 OmniSolve ...............................................................................88 8 | Accessories ................................................................................. 89 HP branded accessories ..........................................................90 CompactFlash cards ................................................................91 9 | Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 93 Resetting your HP Jornada ......................................................94 Basic problems ........................................................................96 Remote connections ..............................................................100 10 | Support and service ................................................................. 105 Web site .................................................................................105 Customer support ..................................................................105 Service ...................................................................................105 Contacting Hewlett-Packard worldwide .................................106 Warranty ......................................................................................... 109 One year limited hardware warranty ......................................109 Limitation of warranty .............................................................109 Limitation of liability and remedies .........................................110 Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty ...................................111 HP software product license agreement and HP software product limited warranty ..............................112 Glossary.......................................................................................... 117 Index ............................................................................................... 121 Appendix A Character recognition ................................................. 125 Appendix B Migrating data from other devices............................. 129 Transferring data from a palm-size or handheld PC ..............129 Migrating data from Palm devices..........................................130
| 1 1 | Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the Hewlett-Packard Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC, a Microsoft® Windows® powered Pocket PC. Your HP Jornada Pocket PC lets you keep your most important business and personal information current and close at hand. Your HP Jornada includes the Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC software, such as the latest version of Microsoft® Pocket Outlook, so you can read and write e-mail while on the road and manage your appointments and contacts. You will find that your HP Jornada is also the perfect companion to your desktop or notebook PC, allowing you to take vital business data and documents with you and easily upload updated information upon returning to your desk. HP Jornada offers you the highest quality in performance and power management as well as rich programs and utilities designed by Hewlett-Packard, making HP Jornada your powerful, reliable, mobile business partner. In this chapter, you will find: • A list of the HP Jornada package contents. • An overview of this User’s Guide, and pointers to other sources of helpful information. • Descriptions of the programs and features included with your Pocket PC.
2 | HP Jornada 540 Series User’s Guide What’s in the box Your HP Jornada package includes the following items: • HP Jornada Pocket PC • AC adapter • HP Jornada Quick Start Guide—A graphic guide to setting up your HP Jornada • HP Jornada CD-ROM—Includes programs and utilities that add functionality to your HP Jornada • HP documentation pack—Includes this Users Guide and Regulatory Information Leaflet • HP Jornada Accessory Guide • Microsoft® ActiveSync® CD-ROM and Getting Started with Microsoft ActiveSync booklet • USB or serial connectivity solution (either a sync cable or cradle, depending on model) Using this manual This Users Guide is designed to help you get started using your HP Jornada quickly and easily. Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of procedures and artwork, some of the screens displayed on your HP Jornada may be different than the ones that appear in this User’s Guide. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for using the programs on your HP Jornada are also included in online Help, so you’ll always have access to them, and you do not have to carry this guide when you travel. (For more information on using online Help, see the Using Help on your HP Jornada section later in this chapter.) This Users Guide includes the following chapters: • Chapter 1, Welcome. Offers a quick overview of the HP Jornada package and this Users Guide. • Chapter 2, Getting started. Provides step-by-step instructions for charging your Pocket PC, completing the Welcome Wizard, and preparing to use your HP Jornada for the first time. • Chapter 3, Connecting to your desktop PC. Offers everything you need to know to connect your Pocket PC, transfer files, and synchronize Microsoft Pocket Outlook data and e-mail messages.
Chapter 1 | Welcome | 3 • Chapter 4, Connecting to the Internet or a network. Use a CompactFlash modem to connect to the Internet through an Internet service provider, or install a CompactFlash network interface card to connect to a network. Once you are online, you can browse the Internet or intranet and send/receive e-mail directly from your Pocket PC. • Chapter 5, Configuring your HP Jornada. Details the many ways you can add functionality to your HP Jornada by installing additional software and programs and explains how you can customize your HP Jornada using HP settings and Control Panel. • Chapter 6, Microsoft Pocket Outlook. Describes the Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes programs (“personal information manager” programs) included with your HP Jornada. • Chapter 7, Companion Programs. Describes the productivity programs included with your HP Jornada, including the Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC software (Microsoft® Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Microsoft® Reader, Microsoft® Money, and the Windows Media™ Player), and the OmniSolve® calculator from Landware. • Chapter 8, Accessories. Describes the HP accessories available for your Pocket PC, and includes instructions on how to add functionality using a CompactFlash card. • Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Explains how to reset your Pocket PC and how to restore your Pocket PC to the factory default settings, and provides helpful tips and procedures to follow when things do not work quite as you expected. • Chapter 10, Support and Service. Includes phone numbers and directions to help you obtain technical support from Hewlett-Packard. This Users Guide includes certain visual cues that will help you find the information you want easily. 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 your HP Jornada. Helpful information related to the topic.
4 | HP Jornada 540 Series User’s Guide What’s on your HP Jornada Your HP Jornada already includes the full suite of software you need to function as a mobile professional. These programs are introduced below. Detailed information can be found in later chapters. The programs listed below are installed in ROM. They cannot be deleted, and you will never need to reinstall them. HP programs HP settings. Adjust the brightness and contrast of the display and set the speaker volume to suit your work environment. Choose from four preset profiles or create your own. HP security. Protect your data with a 4-digit password that prevents unauthorized users from accessing your HP Jornada. HP backup. Protect your valuable data even when you are away from your office by backing up your personal information manager (PIM) databases (Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks) or your entire Pocket PC to a CompactFlash card. HP game buttons. Run up the score in your favorite games on your Pocket PC. Use the HP game buttons application to assign game actions to your Pocket PC hardware buttons. HP home menu. Quickly launch your favorite programs or open frequently used documents. Assign each of the buttons on the HP home menu to a different document or program. HP task switcher. Switch between open programs and documents, or close any program from a pop-up menu on the Today screen. Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC software Calendar. Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts. Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Inbox. Send and receive e-mail messages. Notes. Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings.
Chapter 1 | Welcome | 5 Pocket Excel. Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks created on your desktop PC. Pocket Word. Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your desktop PC. Tasks. Keep track of your tasks. Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer. Browse the Web and view channels and subscription content. Microsoft Money 2000. Record expenses, balance your checkbook, and track your investments. You can also update Microsoft Money accounts on your desktop PC with information from your HP Jornada. Microsoft Windows Media Player™ for Pocket PC. Play songs and sound clips on your Pocket PC. Windows Media Player lets you play songs or files that have been recorded in MP3, WMA, or WAV format. Microsoft Reader. Read electronic books on your HP Jornada. Third-party software OmniSolve. Perform complex mathematical and business calculations with this full-featured calculator from Landware. PeaceMaker. Beam contacts between your HP Jornada and Palm devices. Additional programs The CD-ROMs included with your HP Jornada include additional programs you can install. For installation instructions, see the Adding or removing programs section in chapter 5. You can also install programs from a variety of sources, including the Internet. For more information, see the Adding or removing programs section in chapter 5.
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Find the following programs and more on the HP Jornada CD-ROM:
• AOL Mail™ 1.0 from America Online Inc.* Experience AOL in the palm of
your hand. AOL Mail 1.0 puts the power to send/receive e-mail on your
HP Jornada Pocket PC.
• Yahoo!® Messenger from Yahoo! Inc.* Yahoo! Messenger allows you to
instantly communicate with all your online friends, and check stock-prices,
news, sports scores, and more.
• AudiblePlayer™ for Windows CE and AudibleManager 2.5 from Audible
Inc. Listen to best-selling audiobooks, newspapers, magazines and more!
• MusicMatch® JukeBox v4.4 from MusicMatch Corporation. The award-
winning MusicMatch Jukebox lets you record, download, stream,
organize, and play digital audio and video on your desktop PC, and format
music into MP3 or WMA to play on your HP Jornada Pocket PC.
• Sample songs from EMusic.com. EMusic.com is the premier site for your
MP3 music. Whether you are into rock, jazz, blues, techno or hip hop,
EMusic.com features thousands of tracks from the artists you are looking
for.
• Quick View Plus® 2.0 from Inso® Corporation.
+ Quick View Plus for
Windows® for Pocket PC lets you view Microsoft Word documents, and
embedded tables and graphic formats (BMP, EMF, TIFF, PNG, JPEG,
and WMF), such as those used in digital cameras.
• Image Expert CE 2.0 from Sierra Imaging. View, annotate, and
communicate pictures, taken with your digital camera or other sources, on
your HP Jornada Pocket PC.
• ZIO Golf v1.1 from ZIO Interactive, Inc.
++ Enjoy golf on your HP Jornada
Pocket PC!
• JetSend® for Windows® Pocket PC from Hewlett-Packard. Exchange
information via infrared, view files, and print to or communicate with
millions of JetSend-enabled devices including printers, digital cameras,
and personal digital assistants.
• HPC Notes 3.03 Lite Edition from PhatWare Corporation. HPC Notes 3.03
Lite Edition is a powerful notes creator and organizer for Windows for
Pocket PC. It allows users to create notes, password-protect them, and
organize them by type, subject, creation and modification date.
* Available on U.S. versions only. + Not available for U.S. 545 model. ++ Available only for 545/548 model.