HP Jornada 560 Series PDA Users Guide

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The features associated with each button are described below. In addition, 
most buttons can be reassigned or configured to start a program that you 
designate. For more information, see “Configuring Hardware Buttons” in 
chapter 6. 
Notification Button/LED 
• A blinking green LED indicates an alarm or reminder.  
• When your hp Jornada is connected to ac power, a solid green LED 
indicates that the main battery is fully charged.  
• A blinking amber LED indicates that...

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If your hp Jornada is off, pressing the record button will turn it on. To avoid 
inadvertently turning on your hp Jornada, you can disable the record button. For
more information, see “Adjusting Settings” in chapter 6.  
 
hp Hot Keys 
The hp hot keys can be reprogrammed to perform different functions or to 
open any program or document you want. The descriptions below refer to 
the default functions. For more information, see...

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• When working in Pocket Outlook Calendar, press the Calendar hot 
key to change views (for example, to switch from Day view to Week 
view). 
 
 Tasks hot key 
• Press the Tasks hot key to open the Pocket Outlook Tasks application. 
• Press and hold the Tasks hot key to open hp task switcher.  
Power Button 
• Press the power button to turn your hp Jornada on or off. 
• Press and hold the power button to turn the backlight on or off. 
• If the display is off, press the...

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• Do not drop your hp Jornada. Dropping your hp Jornada can 
cause damage to delicate components such as the display. Accidental 
damage is not covered under the warranty.  
• Avoid radiated interference. Radiated interference from other 
electronic equipment may affect the appearance of the display of your 
hp Jornada. Removing the source of the interference will return the 
display to normal. 
• Avoid high temperatures. Your hp...

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3 | Overview of Microsoft 
Windows for Pocket PC  
This chapter covers all the basics of working with documents and programs 
on your hp Jornada. Once you master these simple skills and concepts, 
you will find that it is easy to get around on your hp Jornada.  
In this chapter you will learn how to 
• Navigate in Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC using the stylus. 
• Use the Today screen to view your day at a glance. 
• Switch programs using the Start menu, hp home menu, and hp task 
switcher. 
•...

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Navigating in Microsoft Windows for 
Po c ke t  PC  
Your hp Jornada uses the Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC operating 
system. Navigating in Windows for Pocket PC is similar to navigating in 
Microsoft windows on your desktop PC, with features such as the Start 
menu, pop-up menus, and toolbars. 
Using the Stylus 
Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the screen. 
• Tap.   Touch the screen once with the stylus to open...

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Today Screen 
When you turn on your hp Jornada for the first time each day (or after 4 
hours of inactivity), you will see the Today screen. You can also display it 
by tapping 
 and then Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a 
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Switching Programs 
Use the hp home menu application or the Start menu to quickly launch 
your favorite programs or open frequently used documents. You can also 
use hp task switcher to switch between running programs. 
To start or switch programs using the hp home menu 
1.  Press the hp home menu hot key. 
2.  Tap the button that corresponds to the program or document. 
 
		
	

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home menu screen, or tap the arrows  or  to display the next or 
previous page.  
 
 
The battery icon at the bottom of the hp home menu changes to indicate when 
power is low.  Tap the icon to open the Power control panel. 
 
 
To start or switch programs using the Start menu 
1. Tap  in the Navigation bar to display the Start menu. 
2. On the Start menu, tap the name of the program you want to 
switch to. 
–or– 
Tap one of the miniature icons at the...

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The hp task switcher pop-up menu
Navigation Bar and Command Bar 
The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active 
program and current time, and allows you to switch programs and close 
screens.  
Use the Command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in...