HP Jornada 680/680e Series Handheld PC Users Guide

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•Synchronize mail messages, contacts, appointments, and
tasks with your desktop or notebook PC in just a few steps.
(See the Synchronizing data section in chapter 3.)
•Carry your HP Jornada with you. The HP Jornada
weighs only 510 g (1.1 lb), including batteries.
•Expand your functionality with PC Card accessories.
(See the Accessories section in chapter 7.)
•Get it all in one package. Your HP Jornada comes
complete with a built-in modem (model 680 only).
HP Jornada is your...

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The programs listed below are pre-installed in ROM, so you will never need to reinstall them.
Microsoft Pocket Office
On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Office,
and then tap one of the following choices.
•Pocket Word—Take notes and compose documents, or
transfer Microsoft Word files from your desktop PC to
read and review while you are away from your office.
•Pocket Excel—View and edit price lists or financial
forecasts on your HP Jornada, or fill out...

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•Tasks—Keep track of to-do lists. Set an alarm or a
reminder and HP Jornada will make sure you do not
forget a task!
Microsoft Explorers
On the Start menu, point to Programs, and then tap
Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer. Or, double-tap
the Internet Explorer or My Handheld PC icons on the
desktop.
•Pocket Internet Explorer—Browse the Web from your
HP Jornada or subscribe to channel content with this
streamlined version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0.
•Windows...

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•HP viewer—Display Calendar, Task, and Contact
information (Pocket Outlook) in as much detail as you
need so that you are always in control of your schedule.
Month View, Week View, and Day View help you manage
your calendar even more efficiently. (HP viewer is also
accessible through a desktop icon and an HP hot key.)
•HP dialup—Configure connections to the Internet and e-
mail accounts or corporate network, and then dial in from
a convenient pop-up window on your...

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•Microsoft InkWriter®—Jot quick notes or create
sketches while in a meeting.
•Microsoft Voice Recorder—Record voice memos or
vital information.
•Calculator—Perform simple calculations in an on-
screen calculator, and then copy the results to any open
document.
•World Clock—Keep track of the time anywhere in the
world and display useful travel information for both your
home city and the city you are visiting.
•bFIND®—Search for a word or text string in any
database, file, file...

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Getting started | 2
This section will help you start using your Hewlett-Packard
Jornada 680 or 680e Handheld PC (H/PC). You will learn
how to set up your HP Jornada, discover how to customize
the Microsoft Windows CE operating system to work for you,
and you will have a brief introduction to Windows CE. When
you have finished this chapter, you will have all the infor-
mation you need to begin working with your HP Jornada.
This chapter includes step-by-step instructions to help you:
•Identify the...

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HP Jornada hardware features
The views below will introduce you to the various connec-
tors, ports, and other features of your HP Jornada.
•Stylus and stylus slot—Keeps your stylus within easy
reach. (For more information, see the Using the stylus
and touch screen section in this chapter.)
•Appointment notification LED—Notifies you of
scheduled appointments, alarms, and reminders. (For
more information on setting alarms and reminders, see
the Using Microsoft Pocket...

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•Telephone connector (RJ-11)—Enables you to connect
a telephone line to the built-in modem (model 680 only),
keeping you in touch with the world. (For more informa-
tion, see the Connecting the telephone line section in
chapter 6.)
•DC jack and AC power adapter—Connect your
HP Jornada to AC power anywhere in the world to charge
the main battery or to connect to your desktop PC.
•Battery charging LED—Indicates the charging status
of the main battery while connected to...

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•Infrared port (SIR IrDA–compliant transceiver)—
Enables you to send and receive files by infrared beam
between your HP Jornada and another HP Jornada or
palmtop PC, or between your HP Jornada and an infrared-
equipped printer or desktop PC.  (For more information, see
the Connecting by infrared section in chapter 3 and the
Infrared transfer section in chapter 8.)
•Stabilizer—Stabilizes the unit when the expansion
module is extended (while a PC Card is installed)....