HP Jornada 700 Series Handheld PC Users Guide

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Appendix A | 
Appendix A | Appendix A |  Appendix A | 
Ergonomics 
Ergonomics Ergonomics  Ergonomics  
    
This chapter provides guidance and hints to help you work in a 
comfortable and ergonomically low-risk environment. If you 
experience pain or discomfort while using this or any other 
equipment, you should stop working and review this chapter. If 
the discomfort continues, stop using the equipment and consult a 
doctor as soon as possible. 
Setting up and using equipment
Setting up and using equipmentSetting up and using equipment Setting up and using equipment 
    
Some people experience physical discomfort while using 
computers. Sometimes this discomfort leads to Repetitive Strain 
Injury (RSI), also known as cumulative trauma disorder or 
repetitive motion injury. Setting up and using equipment 
properly can help minimize this discomfort. Well-designed and 
properly adjusted equipment may not be sufficient to eliminate 
all potential problems. How you perform your computer activities 
is also important.  
What is RSI?
What is RSI?What is RSI? What is RSI? 
    
RSI is a type of injury caused by the irritation or inflammation of 
soft tissues such as muscles, nerves, or tendons. In extreme cases, 
this irritation can lead to permanent tissue damage. RSI has 
been a documented problem for workers performing specific tasks 
such as assembly line work, meatpacking, sewing, playing 
musical instruments, and working with a computer. It may also 
result from other activities, such as tennis. 
What causes RSI?
What causes RSI?What causes RSI? What causes RSI? 
    
RSI is caused by certain demanding activities that exceed the 
body’s ability. Common factors associated with RSI include too  
						

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many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion, 
performing an activity in an awkward or unnatural posture, 
maintaining static posture for prolonged periods, failing to take 
frequent short breaks, and stress. Certain medical conditions, 
such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes, may contribute to 
RSI. 
RSI symptoms
RSI symptomsRSI symptoms RSI symptoms 
    
By following the guidelines on proper setup and use of equipment 
and work environment, the risk of developing RSI can be 
minimized. However, if you experience any discomfort, seek 
professional advice immediately. Typically, the earlier a problem 
is diagnosed and treated, the easier it may be to resolve. 
Avoiding RSI
Avoiding RSIAvoiding RSI Avoiding RSI 
    
Recent literature suggests that there may be a relationship 
between injury to soft tissues, especially in the hands and arms, 
and the prolonged use of keyboards or other equipment requiring 
repeated motion of the hands and forearms. Literature also 
suggests that there are many other risk factors that may increase 
the chances of such soft-tissue injury. You can minimize the risk 
of suffering from RSI by following the guidelines detailed in this 
chapter. 
Setting up your working environment 
Setting up your working environment Setting up your working environment  Setting up your working environment  
    
You must have enough space to move around and vary your 
position. To avoid eyestrain, the ceiling, walls, and floors should 
have a medium level of reflectance (approximately 75 percent of 
ceiling reflectance, 40 percent of wall reflectance, and 30 percent 
of floor reflectance). Try to avoid excessive contrast between the 
screen and its surroundings. The work environment should be as 
quiet and distraction-free as possible, with background noise 
below 58 dBA. Where possible, relative air humidity should be in 
the range of 40 to 60 percent. Recommended room temperature is 
19 to 23 ºC (66 to 73 ºF). If possible, adjust the temperature to a 
comfortable level. The workplace should be well ventilated. 
Pay attention to your posture; relax your shoulders and keep your 
wrists straight. This is easier when your keyboard can be 
positioned right under your hands while bending your elbows at  
						

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90º. Pull your chin in to look down, and try to lean back in the 
chair. The backrest should support you in the hollow of your 
back.  
Reducing eye strain 
Reducing eye strain Reducing eye strain  Reducing eye strain  
    
Have your eyes checked on a regular basis and ensure your 
eyeglass prescription is suitable for working on a computer 
screen. Look away from the screen from time to time. Focus on 
distant objects briefly. Blinking periodically helps to lubricate the 
eyes. 
Preventing muscle stiffness
Preventing muscle stiffnessPreventing muscle stiffness Preventing muscle stiffness 
    
Avoid holding your muscles tense for long periods of time. Keep 
your fingers and body relaxed. Changing tasks frequently helps 
prevent muscle stiffness. Alternating between typing, writing, 
filing, and moving around in your work environment helps to 
keep muscles loose. 
Taking frequent short breaks
Taking frequent short breaksTaking frequent short breaks Taking frequent short breaks 
    
When you are required to work on your computer for prolonged 
periods of time, take short breaks frequently. As a general rule, a 
5- and 10-minute break every hour is a good idea. It is better to 
take short breaks frequently than longer breaks less frequently. 
Data shows that people who work for long periods of time without 
a break are more prone to injury. Occasionally stretch the 
muscles in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, and back. You 
should stretch at least once an hour.  
						

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							 Appendix B | Migrating data from other devices | 171 
  
Appendix B | Migrating 
Appendix B | Migrating Appendix B | Migrating  Appendix B | Migrating 
data from other 
data from other data from other  data from other 
devices
devicesdevices devices 
    
Transferring data from a palm
Transferring data from a palmTransferring data from a palm Transferring data from a palm-
-- -sized, 
sized, sized,  sized, 
po
popo pocket or handheld PC 
cket or handheld PC cket or handheld PC  cket or handheld PC  
    
If you are currently using a Windows-powered palm-size or 
handheld PC, you can transfer data to your HP Jornada. If you 
have offline folders in Inbox on your palm-size or handheld PC 
that contain e-mail messages you want to transfer to your Pocket 
PC, you will have to follow a separate procedure, included below. 
Transferring PIM data from an IrDA equipped palm-sized 
PDA device is easy with HP info exchange. See Using HP 
info exchange in chapter 4 of this guide. 
 
To transfer data from another Windows-powered 
device 
1.  Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 on your desktop PC. For 
information on installing ActiveSync, see the Getting Started 
with Microsoft ActiveSync booklet. 
2.  Synchronize your device with your desktop PC, so that the 
information on your desktop PC is current. 
3.  If you have files on your device that you want to transfer, 
such as Note Taker notes and recordings, turn file conversion 
off in ActiveSync options so that the files stay in device  
						

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format, and use ActiveSync Explorer to copy the files to your 
desktop PC. For specific instructions, see ActiveSync Help on 
the desktop PC. 
4.  Synchronize your HP Jornada with your desktop PC. This 
will update your HP Jornada with the current data from your 
desktop PC. 
5.  Reinstall programs. Check with the program vendors to find 
out if new versions that have been optimized for the HP 
Jornada are available. 
6.  Using ActiveSync Explorer, copy the files you transferred to 
your desktop PC in step 3 to your HP Jornada. 
7.  In ActiveSync, turn file conversion on again. 
8.  Enter settings and connection information on the Pocket PC. 
To transfer offline folders 
1.  Connect your palm-size or handheld PC to your desktop PC, 
and then click Windows CE Inbox Transfer on the 
Microsoft Outlook Tools menu. 
2. Select Copy or move selected messages to your desktop 
computer, and then click the Browse button. 
3.  Select the offline folder that contains the messages you want 
to transfer to your desktop PC, and then click OK. 
4.  Click the Transfer button and select the folder you want to 
transfer the messages to or click New Folder to create a new 
folder. Click OK to transfer the messages. Now you must 
transfer the messages from your desktop PC to your HP 
Jornada. 
5.  In Inbox on your HP Jornada, tap Tools and then tap New 
Folder to create a folder for the messages you are going to 
transfer. 
6.  In Outlook on your desktop PC, select the messages you want 
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7.  Connect your HP Jornada to your desktop PC, and then click 
Windows CE Inbox Transfer on the Outlook Tools menu. 
8. Select Copy selected messages to your mobile device, 
and then click the Browse button. 
9. Select the offline folder on your device that you want to 
transfer the messages to, and then click OK.
 
10. 
Click the Transfer button. The selected messages are moved 
to your HP Jornada.
 
Migrating data from Palm
Migrating data from PalmMigrating data from Palm Migrating data from Palm devices
 devices devices  devices 
    
Migrating from Palm III and newer products 
Palm V™ and Palm III™ series connected organizers can 
synchronize data with Microsoft Outlook. From MS Outlook you 
can synchronize the data to your HP Jornada using ActiveSync. 
Use PocketMirror® from Chapura™  (included with the Palm™ 
Desktop organizer software) to synchronize data between your 
Palm Computing handheld and Microsoft Outlook.  
To use Chapura’s PocketMirror conduit, first install the Palm™ 
desktop software that is included with your Palm IIIx™ or Palm 
V™ organizer. If you choose to synchronize with Microsoft 
Outlook, the PocketMirror conduit will be installed with the Palm 
desktop software. For more information, go to the Palm Web site 
at www.palm.com
. 
Migrating from older Palm organizers  
If you would like to use PocketMirror to synchronize your Palm 
Pilot or Pilot organizer with Microsoft Outlook, you will need to 
purchase the commercial version of the software from Chapura, 
the maker of PocketMirror. Check the Chapura Web site at 
www.chapura.com
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							 Appendix C | Using the Keyboard in Terminal Server Client | 175 
  
Appendix C | Using the 
Appendix C | Using the Appendix C | Using the  Appendix C | Using the 
Keyboard in Terminal 
Keyboard in Terminal Keyboard in Terminal  Keyboard in Terminal 
Server Client
Server ClientServer Client Server Client 
    
Creating extended keyboard characters in 
Creating extended keyboard characters in Creating extended keyboard characters in  Creating extended keyboard characters in 
the Terminal Server Client window (TSC)
the Terminal Server Client window (TSC)the Terminal Server Client window (TSC) the Terminal Server Client window (TSC) 
    
The  key combinations that normally create extended 
and international characters on the HP Jornada keyboard 
(color-coded yellow symbols on selected keys)  are not 
available when typing in the TSC application. However, 
you can still create these characters using special, 
alternative keystroke combinations when you are typing in 
a TSC session. 
Using the alt key in conjunction with specific numeric key 
combinations will produce these extended and 
international text characters in a TSC session window. 
The keyboard must be in NUMLOCK mode when pressing the 
numeric keys indicated in these keyboard alternatives, and
 the 
alt key and all of the indicated numeric keys must be 
pressed to create the desired character.  
  
						

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Table of extended and international characters 
for TSC 
The table below illustrates the characters available and the 
corresponding keystrokes that create them in a Terminal 
Server Client window. 
 
To create this 
character: Type these 
keystrokes: 
{ Alt+1,2,3 
} Alt+1,2,5 
[ Alt+9,1 
] Alt+9,3 
~ Alt+1,2,6 
 Alt+9,6 

 
Alt+0,1,2,8 
£ Alt+0,1,6,3 
 
 Terminal Server Client is available in U.K. and U.S. English 
versions of the HP Jornada 700 Series only.