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Getting Acquainted I do not see the charge light blinking when my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the cradle 1. Make sure the cradle is plugged into an outlet 2. Make sure the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is pushed firmly into the cradle 3. Determine if the unit is fully charged. The charge light does not blink when the unit is fully charged. From the Start menu, tap Settings Tap System Tap Power The backlight keeps turning off The backlight turns off to conserve power On the Battery Power tab, change the time the backlight stays on and choose to have the backlight turn on when you touch the screen or push a button My Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is not responding or an application hangs Perform a soft reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 1. Insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. Press the switch for 1 second I forgot my password Perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are held in memory, you will need to reinstall them if you perform a hard reset. 1. With the stylus, slide open the On/Off door at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 2. Slide the On/Off switch to the Off position at the right 3. Wait about 1 minute 4. Slide the On/Off switch to the On position at the left 5. Close the On/Off door 6. To reactivate your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, insert the stylus into the unit reset switch and press the switch for 1 second or connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to the AC adapter iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide 13

Section	Page
NOTICE	2
Locating Information	3
Contents	4
Getting Acquainted	6
What Is in the Box?	6
Know your device	7
Register	8
Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ PocketPC	8
Turn on the battery	8
Charge with the AC adapter	9
Charge with the cradle	9
Set Up Synchronization	10
Synchronize with your computer	10
Synchronize information	10
Turn on the screen	11
Change the backlight settings	11
Navigate through the Interface	14
Realign the screen	14
Open applications	15
Minimize applications	15
Close applications	16
Set the time for home	16
Set the time for a location you are visiting	17
Set the date	19
Customize the application buttons	20
Enter Information	21
Change word suggestion options	21
Type with the on-screen Keyboard	22
Write with the stylus and the Letter Recognizer	23
Write with the stylus and the Transcriber	23
Write with the stylus and Block Recognizer	24
Draw and write on the screen	24
Convert writing to text	25
Communicating	28
Connect to a Computer	28
Synchronize with your computer	28
Synchronize information with your server	29
Synchronize information using an infrared connection	30
Change your synchronization settings	31
Move files to and from your computer	31
Install applications on your Compaq iPAQ PocketPC	32
Back up and restore using Microsoft ActiveSync3.5	32
Connect to the Internet or your Network	35
Set up a remote connection using a modem card	35
Set up a remote connection using an Ethernet/LAN card	37
Synchronize links to Web sites	38
View Web sites	39
Work with Contacts	42
Create a contact	42
View and edit a contact	43
Categorize your contacts	44
Delete a contact	45
Use the Inbox	46
Set up an e-mail service	46
Create and send e-mail	47
Attach a file	48
Receive e-mail	48
Open an e-mail	49
Delete an e-mail	49
Move an e-mail	49
Open a folder	50
Manage your folders	50
Record Voice	52
Record	52
Listen	53
Take Notes	55
Create a note	55
Scheduling	57
Use the Today Screen	57
Create new information from the Today screen	57
Change information from the Today screen	58
Customize the appearance of the Today screen	59
Use the Calendar	61
Look at your Calendar	61
Change the Calendar view	61
Customize the appearance of the Calendar	62
Schedule an appointment and set a reminder	62
Send a meeting request	63
Categorize your appointments	65
Delete an appointment	66
Use Tasks	67
Create a task and set a reminder	67
Delete a task	68
Sort the tasks	68
Customize the appearance of Tasks	69
Customize to create a task quickly	69
Using Software	70
Use Pocket Word	70
Open a Word document	70
Create a new document	71
Change the Pocket Word options	72
Find more help for Pocket Word	73
Use Pocket Excel	74
Open a workbook	74
Create a new workbook	74
Change the Pocket Excel options	75
Find more help for Pocket Excel	77
Use Pocket Streets	77
Install Pocket Streets	77
Copy maps from the Compaq iPAQ PocketPC Companion CDROM	78
View Points of Interest	78
Add a pushpin	79
Print a map	80
Change the Map Styles	81
Use Microsoft Reader	82
Activate Microsoft Reader	82
Copy eBooks	82
Delete an eBook	82
Read an eBook	83
Listen to an eBook	84
Annotate your eBook	84
Change the Microsoft Reader options	85
Expanding Functionality with Expansion Packs	88
Use the Single-slot or Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Pack	88
Install the Single-slot or Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Pack	88
Locate information about the Single-slot or Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Packs	89
Use the CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack	89
Install the CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack	89
Locate information about the CompactFlash Card Expansion Packs	89
Expanding Functionality with Cards	90
View the Content of Memory Cards	90
Use the Optional 802.11 Card to Connect Wirelessly	91
Install the 802.11 card	91
Remove the 802.11 card	91
Locate information about 802.11 cards	91
Use an Optional Modem Card	91
Install a modem card	91
Remove a modem card	91
Locate information about modem cards	92
Use an Optional CompactFlash Card	92
Install a CompactFlash card	92
Remove a CompactFlash card	92
Locate information about CompactFlash cards	92
Troubleshooting	94
Getting Acquainted Tips	94
Communicating Tips	97
Scheduling Tips	103
Using Software Tips	104
Expanding with Expansion Packs Tips	105
Expanding with Expansion Cards Tips	105
Regulatory Notices	106
Federal Communications Commission Notice	106
Modifications	106
Cables	106
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo—United States only	106
Canadian Notice	107
Avis Canadien	107
European Union Notice	107
Japanese Notice	107
Battery Warning	108
Airline Travel Notice	108
Power Cords	108
Hardware Specifications	109
System Specifications	109
Physical Specifications	109
Operating Environment	110
Routine Care and Battery Guidelines	111
Routine Care	111
Battery Guidelines	111

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iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series Reference Guide

Getting Acquainted

I do not see the charge light blinking when my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

is connected to the cradle

1. Make sure the cradle is plugged into an outlet

2. Make sure the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is pushed firmly into the cradle

3. Determine if the unit is fully charged. The charge light does not blink when the unit is

fully charged.

From the Start menu, tap Settings

Tap System

Tap Power

The backlight keeps turning off

The backlight turns off to conserve power

On the Battery Power tab, change the time the backlight stays on and choose to have the

backlight turn on when you touch the screen or push a button

My Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is not responding or an application hangs

Perform a soft reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

1. Insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

2. Press the switch for 1 second

I forgot my password

Perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

CAUTION:

Because most of the applications and data you install on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are

held in memory, you will need to reinstall them if you perform a hard reset.

1. With the stylus, slide open the On/Off door at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ

Pocket PC

2. Slide the On/Off switch to the Off position at the right

3. Wait about 1 minute

4. Slide the On/Off switch to the On position at the left

5. Close the On/Off door

6. To reactivate your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, insert the stylus into the unit reset switch

and press the switch for 1 second or connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to the AC

adapter