HP 3950 Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series - Getting Started Guide - Page 10

GS 8x5.book Page 10 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:45 PM Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Set up your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC by first charging it with the AC adapter or the universal cradle. Use the universal cradle to synchronize your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer. CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. Because your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain RAM and the clock, you need to recharge the battery regularly. Keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to the universal cradle or the AC adapter while you are at your desk. The best policy is to keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to your computer when working at your desk and carry your AC adapter with you when traveling. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it. The standard adapter works in any household outlet. You can also purchase one that works in your car's cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power outlet. CAUTION: Use only Compaq recommended AC adapters. 1 Locate the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into an outlet 3 Insert the DC adapter plug into the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 4 Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug 5 Hold the DC adapter plug to the AC adapter with the rubber retainer Charge with the universal cradle Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with the universal cradle. Use the universal cradle to • synchronize with your computer • recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack, if you have purchased one (for example, recharge the battery of the Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Pack) Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it. CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you first connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. 1 Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM Click Start Here. Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC up to four hours before you first use it. Install Microsoft Outlook, if necessary. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard CAUTION: Some of the applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC are held in RAM memory, you will need to reinstall those applications if the battery completely discharges. When prompted to download the file, select Run this program from its current location For more help, click on the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Help button during installation Set Up Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Charge with the AC adapter 2 Locate the universal cradle Charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with the AC adapter. Use the AC adapter to charge your optional expansion pack, if you have purchased one. For more information about expansion packs, see Expanding Functionality with Expansion Packs in the eBook guide, the printable reference guide, or the Flash guide available on the CD-ROM. 3 Remove the DC adapter plug from the AC adapter 4 Insert the AC adapter into the back of the universal cradle 5 Attach either the USB or serial cable to your computer If you have a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system on your computer, you must use a serial cable 10