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    HP iPAQ rz1700 series How Do I...? Look inside to find answers to frequently asked questions about product setup, features, and more.
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    the U.S. and other countries. HP iPAQ products are Powered by Windows® Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC. SD Logo is a trademark of Secure Digital. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable
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    How Do I Check Battery Level 20 How Do I Obtain Support if the Battery Is Not Charging 20 How Do I Perform a Soft ("Normal") Reset 21 How Do I Reset My HP iPAQ if It Locks Up 22 How Do I Free Up Memory if My HP iPAQ Becomes Sluggish 22 How Do I Perform a Hard ("Full") Reset 22 How Do I Clear
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    30 How Do I Synchronize Contacts Subfolders 31 How Do I Migrate Data from Palm Desktop to Windows Mobile 2003 32 How Do I Transfer Files from My PC to My HP iPAQ?. . 33 How Do I Purchase Hardware Accessories For My HP iPAQ 35 How Do I Find Information on Topics Not Covered in This Booklet 36
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    Microsoft Outlook 2002 ■ Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 ■ Microsoft Windows Media Player ■ HP Image Tools for your HP iPAQ ■ Various reference guides in viewable and printable PDF format. ■ Links to additional software you can download from the Internet. ■ Links to accessories stores on the Internet. 1
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    on the sync cable. 2. Insert the connector on the sync cable into the connector on the bottom of the HP iPAQ. 3. Connect the AC Adapter into a standard electrical outlet to charge the battery. Do not connect the HP iPAQ to your computer until you have installed ActiveSync on your computer. 2
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    battery. How Do I Connect the AC Adapter to My HP iPAQ? To connect the AC Adapter to the HP iPAQ, refer to the previous question "How Do I Power On My HP iPAQ for Initial Use?" for information. How Do I Install Microsoft ActiveSync? Microsoft ActiveSync, located on the Companion CD, is the software
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    to install these applications in order to take advantage of all your HP iPAQ's functions. 2. When the Set Up Microsoft ActiveSync window displays, click Next. 3. When the Select Installation Folder for Microsoft ActiveSync window displays, accept the default location offered, or select Change... to
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    File Download window displays, click Open. You will know ActiveSync installed successfully when you see the Set Up a Partnership screen. Proceed to the next page. Note: If you are having trouble installing ActiveSync and have firewall software installed, try disabling any firewall software during
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    the Companion CD that came with your HP iPAQ into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The HP iPAQ Setup Wizard starts automatically. Refer to "How Do I Install Microsoft ActiveSync?" for more information. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Turn on your HP iPAQ by pressing the Power button. 3. When
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    4. When the New Partnership screen displays, select Synchronize with this desktop computer, and then click Next. . 5. When the Select Number of Partnerships screen displays, choose whether you want to synchronize with one computer or two (e.g., home and office). 7
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    7. When the Setup Complete screen displays, click Finish. ActiveSync starts to synchronize. Deleting a Partnership To delete a partnership: 1. Disconnect the HP iPAQ from your computer. 2. On your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. 3. In ActiveSync, click File > Mobile Device. 4. Click the name of
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    of the window, select For Pocket PC. Fill in your region, your device, and your operating system; then click the Get Support button. Under Support Topics on the left hand side of the window, select ActiveSync. How Do I Synchronize My HP iPAQ with a PC? Synchronizing your HP iPAQ and your desktop
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    PC, you might receive an "Unable to Detect Device" error message. This usually means your HP iPAQ manually: On your personal computer, open ActiveSync by clicking Start > Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync > Sync. To find out how to resolve other error messages, see "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide
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    and uncheck those you do not want synchronized. Note: It is recommended that you check the Synchronize mobile device clock upon connecting so your HP iPAQ and your personal computer always agree on the date and time. If this box is not checked, files can accidentally be overwritten during
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    4. Under the Schedule tab, choose whether you want to synchronize Continuously, On connection, or Manually. If necessary, you can also select options for scheduling synchronization with a server, or using a wireless connection. 5. Click OK to save your changes; then click File >
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    For Pocket PC. Fill in your region, your device, and your operating system; then click the Get Support button. Under Support Topics on the left hand side of the window, select the Support Topic that best applies to the error message you receive. How Do I Run a Diagnostic Check on My HP iPAQ? You
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    to protect the screen on your HP iPAQ from damage: ■ Do not sit on your HP iPAQ. ■ When transporting your HP iPAQ in a purse, pocket, briefcase, etc., ensure the device does not get compressed, bent, dropped, or hit. ■ When not in use, store your HP iPAQ in a case. You can select from a wide variety
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    instructions that came with the HP branded product. Refer to the warranty document included with your HP iPAQ for more information. If you have a non-warranty event occur such as a damaged or cracked screen and want your device repaired, contact HP Customer Support at www.hp.com/support for service
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    Screen and the Today Screen? On some HP iPAQ models, when you first turn on your device, a Launch screen displays. Use this screen to open a program: ■ Music (Windows Media Player) ■ Contacts ■ Schedule (Calendar) ■ Photos (HP Image Zone) To change between the HP Launch screen and the Today screen
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    serial number label are on the back of your HP iPAQ or 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 Serial
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    some or all of these will maximize battery life. ■ Leave your HP iPAQ connected to AC power at all times manually. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Beam; then uncheck Receive all incoming beams. ■ Assign a program button to turn off the screen display while listening to music. Open Windows
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    Is Charging? There are two ways to see that you are charging the battery. While the battery recharges, the power indicator light on the front of the HP iPAQ flashes amber. When the battery is fully recharged, the light turns solid amber. You can also tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power to
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    have installed or created on your HP iPAQ. To safeguard applications and data files in the iPAQ File Store folder, see the User's Guide on the Companion CD. How Do I Obtain Support if the Battery Is Not Charging? If the battery fails to charge, it must be replaced. The battery can be removed only in
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    will be lost. Perform a soft reset when: ■ you want to stop all running applications ■ after installing a new application ■ if your HP iPAQ stops responding To perform a soft reset: 1. Locate the Reset button. 2. Use the stylus to briefly press the Reset button. The HP iPAQ restarts and displays the
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    you have loaded are stored). If the battery installed in your HP iPAQ discharges completely, your HP iPAQ will operate as if a hard reset had been performed once the battery has been recharged. Ä CAUTION: If you perform a hard reset, your HP iPAQ returns to its default settings and loses all
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    with the stylus, briefly press the Reset button 2 on the bottom of your HP iPAQ. Note: Verify the full reset by pressing the Power button. When the HP iPAQ has been fully reset, it does not power on until the battery is reactivated. 2. A hard reset deactivates the battery. The Power button does not
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    more information. Note: If you have data stored in iPAQ File Store, you must manually delete these files for them to be permanently removed from the HP iPAQ. A hard reset does not delete files saved in iPAQ File Store. To delete files in iPAQ File Store: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > File
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    System tab > Remove Programs. 2. Select the checkbox for the programs you want to remove, and then tap Remove. Note: By removing any programs from your HP iPAQ, you increase storage memory (used to store data and document files) and program memory (used to run programs) on the unit. How Do I Switch
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    to audio files including: ■ MP3 files ■ WMA files ■ Digital Rights Management (DRM), copy-protected WMA files You must use Windows Media Player on your computer to download audio files to memory on your HP iPAQ. However, because the files can be fairly large, for more music storage you may want to
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    upper-right corner. Also, you can download non-copy protected audio files to your HP iPAQ by using Windows Explorer on your computer and ActiveSync. Note: If you use this procedure for copy-protected audio files, you will see an error message. 1. Connect your HP iPAQ to your computer using the sync
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    Player and tap Playlist. The files are in the Local Content folder. To listen to music: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Windows Media. 2. Windows Media Player finds the music files in your HP iPAQ and displays the song that was last played. 3. To play the selected song, press the Play button. To listen to
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    you cannot cancel the restore process. To use your backup file in your personal computer to restore the contents of your HP iPAQ: 1. On your HP iPAQ, close all applications and connect it to your personal computer. 2. On your personal computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync by clicking Start > Programs
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    of available folders displayed, Tap My Documents. How Do I Transfer Data to a Storage Card? Storing files on a storage card frees up memory on your HP iPAQ. To store files on a storage card: 1. Insert the card in your device. 2. Go to Start > Programs > File Explorer. 3. Tap and hold the file and
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    in the Contacts window. 2. Scroll down the list and tap a contact. 3. Tap the Edit tab to see the information you have previously entered for this contact. 4. Scroll down to find the Categories field and tap it. 5. Categorize the contact by selecting a category. Your HP iPAQ comes with three
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    HP iPAQ, you will need to migrate your data from the Palm Desktop software to Windows Mobile 2003. Migrating your data from Palm software to Windows is HotSync software located on the CD that came with your Palm unit to synchronize your Palm information with Outlook. Refer to the instructions that
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    Desktop, then click Remove. Follow the on-screen instructions. ❏ Install ActiveSync on your personal computer ❏ Create a partnership between your HP iPAQ and your personal computer ❏ Synchronize your HP iPAQ with Outlook How Do I Transfer Files from My PC to My HP iPAQ? To copy files (such as photos
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    3. In ActiveSync, click Tools > Options > Sync Options tab. Click Files. 4. The first time you synchronize between your device and the computer, a message is displayed stating a Synchronized Files folder will be created on your personal computer desktop. Click OK. 34
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    Start > Programs > File Explorer > My Documents folder. The files you copied should be listed. How Do I Purchase Hardware Accessories For My HP iPAQ? To purchase accessories for your HP iPAQ such as standard or extended batteries, cases, expansion cards and more: ■ In the United States, go to www
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    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
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