HP Hx4700 HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...?
HP Hx4700 - iPAQ Pocket PC Manual
 |
UPC - 829160650166
View all HP Hx4700 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
HP Hx4700 manual content summary:
- HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 1
HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC How Do I...? Look inside to find answers to frequently asked questions about product setup, features, and more. - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 2
such products. Nothing herein should be construed as an additional warranty. Ä CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. How Do I...? HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC First Edition (June 2004) Document - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 3
ID and Serial Number of My Pocket PC 13 How Do I Manage Available Storage 16 How Do I Maximize Battery Life 19 How Do I Know the Battery is Charging 21 How Do I Check the Battery Charge Level 22 How Do I Perform a Soft (Normal) Reset 23 How Do I Perform a Hard (Full) Reset 24 How Do I Use the - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 4
Do I Enable/Disable HP ProtectTools on My Pocket PC 44 Enabling Security 44 Disabling Security 47 How Do I Migrate Data from Palm Desktop to Pocket PC 2003, 2nd Edition 49 How Do I Transfer Files from My Personal Computer to My Pocket PC 50 How Do I Protect My Pocket PC From Screen Damage or - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 5
installation instructions, refer to the Getting Started document in the box or the User's Guide located on the Companion CD. For further support, visit www.hp.com/support to chat with an HP support specialist. How Do I Find Out What's On My CD? HP iPAQ Companion CD HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 6
, located on the Companion CD, is the software that allows your Pocket PC and your personal computer to communicate with each other. Before you connect your Pocket PC to your computer, insert the Companion CD in your computer and let the HP iPAQ Setup Wizard guide you step-by-step in setting up your - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 7
Outlook 2002. Earlier versions (such as Microsoft Outlook Express) will not work with ActiveSync and the Pocket PC. 5. Likewise, the Setup Wizard scans your system to detect earliers versions of Window Media Player and HP Image Zone. It is recommended that you allow the Wizard to install these - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 8
the Set Up Microsoft ActiveSync window is displayed, click Next. 7. When the Select Installation Folder for Microsoft ActiveSync window is displayed, accept the default location offered, or select Change... to specify a a different location. 8. When the File Download window is displayed, click Open - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 9
partnership allows your HP iPAQ Pocket PC and your personal computer to communicate with each other. To synchronize your Pocket PC and your personal computer, you must first create a partnership using ActiveSync. You only need to create a partnership once. These instructions give information on - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 10
your personal computer. Then connect one end of the AC Adapter to the cradle and the other end to an electrical outlet. 2. Turn on your Pocket PC by pressing the Power button, then insert it into the desktop cradle. 6 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 11
3. When the Set Up a Partnership screen is displayed, select Standard Partnership and click Next. 4. When the New Partnership screen is displayed, select Synchronize with this desktop computer, then click Next. 7 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 12
with one computer or two (e.g., home and office). 6. When the Select Synchronization Settings screen is displayed, check the items you want to synchronize between your Pocket PC and your personal computer. 8 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 13
handheld devices? Refer to the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Web site at www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/support/pocketpc. Fill in your region, your device, and your operating system; then click the Get Support button. Under Support Topics on the left side of the window, select ActiveSync. 9 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 14
) in both places, making it available when you work on your personal computer or when you take your Pocket PC on the go. There are several ways to synchronize your Pocket PC with your personal computer: ■ Desktop cradle ■ Optional AutoSync Cable ■ Bluetooth ■ Infrared ■ Wi-Fi and a server The most - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 15
2. Make sure that your Pocket PC is connecting to the communications port in the desktop cradle. Once the connection issue is resolved, ActiveSync begins synchronizing automatically. To find out how to resolve other error messages, see Chapter 12, "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide located on the - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 16
. 2. In the ActiveSync Window, click Options > Sync Options tab. 3. On the Sync Options page, check the items you want synchronized and uncheck those you do not want synchronized. Note: It is recommended that you check the Synchronize mobile device clock upon connecting so your Pocket PC and your - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 17
serial number label are located on your Pocket PC and also in the HP Asset Viewer program. It is recommended that you have this information available before contacting HP Customer Support, particularly if you are calling for in-warranty support. To use HP Asset Viewer to locate the product ID and - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 18
to see that the internal backup battery is fully charged by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > Power icon. To view the Product ID and Serial Number label underneath the battery: 1. Unlock the battery by sliding the lock button on the bottom of the Pocket PC to the right or unlocked position - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 19
2. Push the battery release lever to the left 2 and slide the battery out to remove it 3. 3. The label containing the Product ID and Serial Number is beneath the battery. 15 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 20
You can choose any or all of the options below. Option A: Changing Storage Settings Manually To temporarily change the storage settings manually: 1. On your Pocket PC, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory. 2. Use the stylus to slide the Storage/Program bar as necessary. 3. Tap OK to save your - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 21
you have set your Pocket PC to display the iPAQ File Store iPAQ File Store is an unused portion of ROM (Read-Only Memory, where the operating system and built-in programs are stored). Files stored in iPAQ File Store will not be deleted if you perform a full (hard) reset. To store files in iPAQ - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 22
of your Pocket PC. For more information on purchasing expansion cards, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/products/pocketpc/options. Do you want to learn more about: ■ what you can do with optional expansion cards? ■ using expansion cards in your iPAQ Pocket PC? Refer to the User's Guide located on - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 23
Backlight > Brightness tab. Slide the Brightness Level slider under On Battery halfway down to the middle position. This position dims the backlight only when the Pocket PC is operating on battery power. IMPORTANT: Adjusting the Battery Brightness Level slider to a middle position is the single most - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 24
you always have battery power available, an optional standard battery is recommended. For more information on purchasing optional batteries, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories. Note: If you remove or replace your battery, your Pocket PC will perform a soft reset. Be sure to - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 25
is Charging? There are two ways to see if the battery is charging. ■ When the Pocket PC is connected to the AC Adapter and the battery is recharging, the power indicator light on the front of the Pocket PC flashes amber. When the battery is fully recharged, the light turns solid amber. ■ To view - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 26
www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories. Ä CAUTION: Do not allow the battery installed in your Pocket PC to discharge completely. Doing so will not harm your Pocket PC or battery, but your Pocket PC will lose all data not stored in ROM. Discharging the battery completely is similar to performing a hard reset - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 27
want to stop all running applications ■ after installing a new application ■ if your Pocket PC "locks up" To perform a soft reset: 1. Locate the Reset button on the bottom of your Pocket PC. 2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button. The Pocket PC restarts and displays the Today screen. 23 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 28
been recharged. Refer to "How Do I Check the Battery Charge Level?" earlier in this document for more information. Ä CAUTION: If you perform a hard reset, your Pocket PC loses all data and programs not saved in iPAQ File Store. To perform a hard reset: 1. Press and hold down the Calendar and iTask - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 29
button again. After performing a hard reset, you may need to reinstall applications stored in iPAQ File Store to restore shortcuts and full functionality. The Pocket PC resets and powers on. If the Pocket PC does not power on after a reset, do the following: Check the battery door to ensure it is - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 30
return your iPAQ Pocket PC to factory settings after performing a hard reset: 1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer > My Device. 2. Tap the iPAQ File Store folder to open it. 3. Tap Edit > Select All. 4. Tap and hold the selected files, then tap Delete. 5. Tap Yes to delete all files in iPAQ File - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 31
as icons or as text bars for quick and easy accessibility to the following: ■ Today settings and Options ■ Battery power ■ Storage memory ■ Memory used in the iPAQ File Store folder ■ Pocket PC backlight You select how you want the shortcuts displayed by: 1. Tapping the File folder icon on the far - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 32
How Do I Set Up My Pocket PC to Use Wi-Fi? Your iPAQ Pocket PC comes with Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) already installed. This means you do not need to use cables or plug in to a network wall connection to access the Internet with your Pocket PC. All you need are wireless access points to transmit data - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 33
Wi-Fi icon turns from green to gray. Battery Saving Tip: Turn Wi-Fi off when you "Powering Wi-Fi On or Off" in the User's Guide for more information. Automatically Connecting to a Network 1. If are not sure, contact your network administrator. Manually Entering New Network Settings A wireless network - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 34
5. From the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap (Wi-Fi) Settings. 6. Select Add New ... in the select the Use IEEE802.1x network access control checkbox. You should only check this option if it is supported by your network environment. Ask your network administrator if you are unsure. 13. Select EAP type ( - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 35
checkbox, your Pocket PC detects any new networks and provides you the opportunity to configure them. Do you want to learn more about: ■ automatically connecting to a network? ■ manually entering new network settings? ■ searching for networks to access? Refer to the User's Guide located on the - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 36
Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC can connect to a network using Wi-Fi. Note: Before connecting, it and/or receiver of information. The term used for a high-frequency wireless LAN. The standard specification for WLANs, often called Wi-Fi, developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 37
to a wireless connection to a network. A sequence of characters uniquely defining (naming) a WLAN. Basically, each set of wireless devices communicating with each other is called a basic service set (BSS). Several BSSs can be joined to form one logical WLAN, called an extended - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 38
files from your Pocket PC to another Bluetooth-enabled device, such as another Pocket PC, personal computer, or printer: 1. On your Pocket PC, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the lower right corner of the Today screen. 2. On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap Bluetooth > Settings > Services tab. 34 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 39
3. Under Services, tap the File Transfer tab. The Service Settings checkboxes are automatically enabled when you select a service. 4. Leave only the Enable service checkbox checked, and uncheck the other checkboxes, then tap OK. 5. On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Bluetooth Manager button. 35 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 40
. 7. Once the Bluetooth device icon appears on the Bluetooth Connection Wizard screen, tap it to begin the discovery process and follow the Bluetooth Connection Wizard instructions. Note: Be sure the Bluetooth-enabled device you are connecting to has enabled the same - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 41
8. Once a connection has been established, tap the device icon, then tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon. 9. Tap Connect. 10. Tap File, then tap Send a File... . 11. Locate a file to send. 12. Tap the file to automatically send it. 13. Tap OK. 37 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 42
■ sending or exchanging business cards? ■ synchronizing with a computer through an ActiveSync connection? ■ partnering with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone and using as a ? ■ creating a personal area network (PAN) to chat, play games, etc.? Refer to the User's Guide located on the Companion CD. 38 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 43
set up your Pocket PC to print to a Bluetooth printer: 1. To open Mobile Printing, from the Today screen, tap Start > Programs > Print Manager. 2. Be sure your Pocket PC is located within 30 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth printer you are using. 3. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 44
12. Tap OK in the upper right corner to exit Print Manager. Note: You should only need to perform the above steps one time for each Bluetooth printer you wish to use. To print to a Bluetooth printer: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Print Manager. 2. Tap the E-mail icon to search for an e-mail to print, or - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 45
on the market that can be used with your Pocket PC. The following instructions apply to the HP iPAQ Navigation System, which is available from and supported by HP. For information on using other GPS devices with your Pocket PC, refer to the instructions that came with the product. Note: The Global - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 46
to load maps and follow the instructions to load whichever maps you choose. map to your Pocket PC. When prompted, insert Disc 2 into your CD drive and click OK. 6. Be sure the GPS receiver is charged GPS or Bluetooth LED. 7. Turn Bluetooth on by tapping the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 47
To check whether your iPAQ Navigation System and iPAQ Pocket PC have partnered, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon > Bluetooth Manager > My Shortcuts tab. Two green arrows on the BT-GPS Receiver icon indicate an active connection. 10. Position the HP Bluetooth GPS receiver in your vehicle window so that the - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 48
to access the device with a backup question and answer. If you forget both your PIN/password and question/answer, there is no way to unlock your device. You will have to reset it, resulting in the loss of all data on your iPAQ Pocket PC, including data stored in iPAQ File Store. It is recommended - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 49
want to select a longer period of time. 4. Tap Next. 5. From the Unlock Settings screen, select the method in which you want to unlock your HP iPAQ, along with the number of attempts allowed for each setting: ❏ 4-digit PIN-a four-digit number ❏ Password-a combination of numbers and/or letters of any - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 50
recommended that you select this option to ensure that the data stored in your iPAQ Pocket PC remains secure after a hard reset. 8. Tap Next. 9. From the Encryption Settings screen: ❏ Select the encryption "Encrypting/Decrypting Data" in Chapter 7 of the User's Guide located on the Companion CD. 46 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 51
asked for a passphrase. Tap OK, then follow the onscreen instructions to create a passphrase. Note: The passphrase is not something iPAQ Pocket PC will reset itself after a few seconds, or you can tap the Reset Now button to reset the device immediately. Note: After the device has completed the reset - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 52
Security button. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to disable security. Do you want to learn more about: ■ unlocking your Pocket PC? ■ encrypting/decrypting data? ■ changing your HP ProtectTools settings? Refer to Chapter 7, "Using HP ProtectTools," in the User's Guide located on the Companion CD - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 53
(OS) based device before purchasing your iPAQ Pocket PC, you will need to migrate your data from the Palm Desktop software to Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, 2nd Edition. Note: Do not insert your iPAQ Pocket PC into the desktop cradle until you have installed ActiveSync and are prompted to do so. To - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 54
Palm Desktop, then click Remove. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Install ActiveSync on your personal computer as described in "How Do I Install Microsoft ActiveSync?" earlier in this document. 6. Create a partnership between your Pocket PC and your personal computer as described in "How Do - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 55
will be created on your personal computer's desktop. Click OK. 5. Click OK to save your changes, then click File > Close to close ActiveSync. 6. If your Pocket PC is in the desktop cradle, synchronization begins automatically, and a folder is created on your desktop which is named after the name you - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 56
Continuously or On connection from the dropdown list box, then click OK to save the changes. 7. Copy any files you want to transfer to your Pocket PC to the Synchronized Files folder for transfer during synchronization. 8. To verify that the files were transferred successfully, on your - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 57
as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came with the HP branded product. Refer to the warranty document included with your Pocket PC for more information. You should observe the following guidelines to protect the screen on your iPAQ Pocket PC from damage: ■ Do not sit on your - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 58
you prefer a hard copy document. If you have questions on using your Pocket PC that have not been covered in this booklet or in the Getting Started or User's Guide, refer to the iPAQ Handheld Forum (a message board) at www.hp.com/support/ipaqforums. To receive support from an HP-qualified technical - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 59
4. Click the >> button. 5. Select your specific product from the list. 6. The Technical Support page for your iPAQ Pocket PC is displayed. The hp Instant Support icon is located on the right-hand side. 55 - HP Hx4700 | HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC - How Do I...? - Page 60
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
39
-
40
-
41
-
42
-
43
-
44
-
45
-
46
-
47
-
48
-
49
-
50
-
51
-
52
-
53
-
54
-
55
-
56
-
57
-
58
-
59
-
60
 |
 |
How Do I...?
Look inside to find answers to
frequently asked questions
about product setup, features,
and more.
HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PC