HP Jornada 680/680e Series Handheld PC Users Guide
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Chapter 7 | Optimizing your HP Jornada | 125 3. In the list of programs, select the program you wish to install, and then click Add. –or– Select the program you want to delete, and then click Remove. Removing programs You can use either Application Manager (on your desktop PC) or the Remove Programs control panel (on your HP Jornada) to remove programs. To remove a program from your HP Jornada with the Remove Programs control panel 1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, and then tap Control Panel....
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126 | HP Jornada 680/680e User’s Guide To add fonts 1. Connect your HP Jornada to a desktop PC, and then start Windows CE Services. 2. In Windows Explorer on the desktop PC, select the font files you want to copy. 3. Drag the font files to the Windows folder on your HP Jornada. If you are copying a Windows font, you will be prompted to select the point sizes and styles you want to copy. Adding sounds Your HP Jornada can play Wave sounds (.wav files). You can copy a sound file from your desktop PC to...
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Chapter 7 | Optimizing your HP Jornada | 127 4. Double-tap the Display icon. 5. On the Background tab, tap Browse, and then select the bitmap file to display as your background. Accessories The following optional accessories also are available from Hewlett-Packard. (HP item numbers are listed in parentheses.) Check the Hewlett-Packard Web site at www.hp.com/jornada for updates to this list. •Extended Battery (HP F1282A)—Provides up to 24 hours of battery life (depending on usage) •10MB CompactFlash...
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128 | HP Jornada 680/680e User’s Guide for compatibility with the HP Jornada. For a list of recom- mended compatible cards, go to the Hewlett-Packard Web site at www.hp.com/jornada. Before you can use a particular card, you may need to install the software driver for that card. The software drivers for the Windows CE operating system should be included with the card or be available from the card’s manufacturer. Install software drivers as you would any other software or program. For more information,...
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Chapter 7 | Optimizing your HP Jornada | 129 To install a PC Card 1. Push the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the left side of the unit. As the card is inserted, the expan- sion module will extend slightly from the bottom of the unit. 2. If you set your HP Jornada on a flat surface, such as a table or desk, flip out the stabilizer to ensure it remains level. To remove a PC Card 1. Using your fingernail, pull out the PC Card eject tab, so it extends out from the unit. 2. Push the PC Card eject tab...
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130 | HP Jornada 680/680e User’s Guide To install a CompactFlash Card 1. Press the latch-bar located at the opening of the expansion module with your finger. The expansion module will spring open. 2. Insert the CompactFlash Card by sliding it into the expansion module along the glide rails. 3. Close the expansion module by pushing down until it is flush with the underside of the unit. The expan- sion module should lock in place. You will be able to see the top edge of the card through the slit between...
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Chapter 7 | Optimizing your HP Jornada | 131 Do not use excessive force when opening the expansion module or when installing or removing a PC Card or CompactFlash Card. Using the auto run feature Your HP Jornada includes an auto run feature, which enables you to automatically start a program stored on a PC Card or CompactFlash Card simply by inserting the card into your HP Jornada. This feature is designed for use by advanced users. To use the auto run feature, create a text file named Autorun.inf...
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132 | HP Jornada 680/680e User’s Guide 7. In Windows Explorer, browse to the root folder of the PC Card or CompactFlash Card. 8. Select the file Autorun.txt, and then tap Rename on the File menu. 9. Rename the file Autorun.inf. The next time you insert the PC Card or CompactFlash Card, the program you named in the Autorun.inf file will start automatically. To prevent the program on the PC Card from starting automatically, hold down the shift key as you insert the PC Card or CompactFlash Card. Managing...
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Chapter 7 | Optimizing your HP Jornada | 133 To refresh your system memory 1. Close all open documents and exit any applications that are running. 2. Use the stylus to press the reset button on the left side of the keyboard, performing a soft reset. For more information, see the Resetting section in chapter 8. The Recycle Bin on your HP Jornada desktop works in the same way as the Recycle Bin on your desktop PC. When you delete a file on your HP Jornada, the file is moved to the Recycle Bin. It is...
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134 | HP Jornada 680/680e User’s Guide •Delete files and voice memos you do not need, or transfer them to your desktop PC for storage and delete them from your HP Jornada. You can increase the storage memory by adding a memory module on a CompactFlash or PC card. For more information, see the Accessories section in this chapter. Managing battery power Because the data and files you save on your HP Jornada are stored in RAM, it is extremely important that you maintain a continuous power supply to your...