HP Hx2790b HP iPAQ hx2000 series Pocket PC - User's Guide - Page 14

Resetting the Device, Performing a Soft Reset - hard reset ipaq

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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Resetting the Device Sometimes there is a need to reset your Pocket PC. Resetting the device is known as performing a "soft" or "hard" reset. Performing a Soft Reset A soft reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data. Be sure to save any unsaved data within a running application before performing a soft reset. Perform a soft reset to: ■ Stop all running applications ■ Install a new application ■ Restart the Pocket PC if it stops responding To perform a soft reset: 1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC. 2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. The Pocket PC restarts and displays the Today screen. User's Guide 1-6

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User°s Guide
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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC
Resetting the Device
Sometimes there is a need to reset your Pocket PC. Resetting the
device is known as performing a “soft” or “hard” reset.
Performing a Soft Reset
A soft reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any
programs or saved data. Be sure to save any unsaved data within
a running application before performing a soft reset.
Perform a soft reset to:
Stop all running applications
Install a new application
Restart the Pocket PC if it stops responding
To perform a soft reset:
1.
Locate the recessed
Reset
button on the bottom of your iPAQ
Pocket PC.
2. Use the stylus to lightly press the
Reset
button.
The Pocket PC restarts and displays the
Today
screen.