HP Jornada 560 Series PDA Users Guide
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Chapter 2 | Getting Started | 17 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 your hp Jornada is on; however, the display is off. Press and hold the notification button/LED to turn the display on again. • A solid amber LED indicates that your hp Jornada is recording a voice note. • While your hp Jornada is connected to ac power, an amber LED may also indicate that the main battery is charging. • Press the notification button/LED to acknowledge an alarm or reminder and to silence the alarm. • Press and hold the notification button/LED to turn off the display. Up/Down Control • Press the up/down control to scroll through documents or to highlight items in a list. Record Button • Press and hold the record button to turn on your hp Jornada and begin recording a voice note. If the speaker is not muted, a beep indicates that recording has started. • Release the record button to stop recording. If the speaker is not muted, a double beep indicates that recording has stopped.
18 | hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant User’s Guide 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 “Configuring Hardware Buttons” in chapter 6. hp home menu hot key • Press the hp home menu hot key to launch the hp home menu application. • Press the hp home menu hot key a second time to display the next page of home menu buttons. • Press and hold the hp home menu hot key to launch the hp quick menu. Use the hp quick menu to open the Align Screen control panel or to turn off the display. Contacts hot key • Press the Contacts hot key to open Pocket Outlook Contacts. • Press and hold the Contacts hot key to display the hp volume profile pop-up menu. • When working in Pocket Outlook Contacts, press the Contacts hot key to filter the Contacts list by category. Calendar hot key • Press the Calendar hot key to launch the Pocket Outlook Calendar application. • Press and hold the Calendar hot key to display the hp display profile pop-up menu.
Chapter 2 | Getting Started | 19 • 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 power button to turn on the display. Navigation Pad and Action Button • Press the navigation pad to scroll through a document or to highlight the next item in a list. • Press the action button to select the highlighted item. The actions vary depending on the active program and the item selected. Caring for Your hp Jornada When treated properly, your hp Jornada will be a reliable personal digital assistant. Follow these tips to ensure long and trouble-free use of your hp Jornada: • Protect the screen. Pressing too hard on the touch screen may damage the screen. Use the stylus to tap the hp Jornada screen to avoid scratches or damage to the screen. To clean the screen, use a small amount of commercial glass cleaner sprayed on a soft cloth. Avoid spraying the screen directly. Be sure to turn off your hp Jornada before cleaning the touch screen. If your hp Jornada is set to power on when you tap the screen, change this setting before you clean the touch screen.
20 | hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant User’s Guide • 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 Jornada is designed to operate at temperatures between 0 to 40 ºC (32 to 104 ºF). Subjecting the device to temperatures outside this range may damage the unit or result in loss of data. Be especially careful not to leave your hp Jornada in direct sunlight or in a car where temperatures can rise to harmful levels. • Register your hp Jornada. To receive updates on exclusive promotions, exciting new products, and accessories, register your hp Jornada at www.hp.com/jornada .
| 21 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. • Interpret status icons and other information on your hp Jornada screen. • Enter text in a variety of ways. • Record voice notes. • Find and organize information on your hp Jornada.
22 | hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant User’s Guide 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 items and select options. • Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items. • Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. Aligning the Touch Screen From time to time, you might notice that the accuracy of your stylus taps diminishes. When this happens, you can realign your touch screen using the Align Screen control panel. To open the Align Screen control panel 1. Press and hold the hp home menu hot key to display the hp quick menu. 2. Using the navigation pad, highlight Align Screen on the hp quick menu, and then click the action button. 3. Tap the targets as they appear at each new location to align the touch screen.
Chapter 3 | Overview of Windows for Pocket PC | 23 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 glance important information for the day.
24 | hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant User’s Guide 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. The hp home menu displays up to 10 pages of buttons and icons that represent the programs and documents on your hp Jornada. To change pages, tap the name of a page in the drop-down list at the top of the hp
Chapter 3 | Overview of Windows for Pocket PC | 25 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 top of the Start menu to switch to a recently used program. You can customize both the hp home menu and the Start menu to make it easier to access the programs you use most. For more information, see “Configuring Menus” in chapter 6. To switch programs using hp task switcher 1. On the Today screen, tap the hp task switcher status icon, , in the Command bar. –or– Press and hold the Tasks hot key to open hp task switcher. 2. On the pop-up menu, tap the name of one of the running programs.
26 | hp Jornada 560 series personal digital assistant User’s Guide 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 programs. The Command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the Input panel button. To create a new item in the current program, tap New. To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out.