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Performing a Full Reset, Press and hold Application Buttons 1 Calendar and 4 - hard reset

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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC Performing a Full Reset A full reset is sometimes referred to as a "hard reset." Perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data from RAM. A full reset deactivates the battery. The power button does not function until the battery is reactivated. Ä CAUTION: If you perform a full reset, your iPAQ Pocket PC returns to its default settings and loses all information that is not recorded in ROM. To perform a full reset: 1. Press and hold Application Buttons 1 (Calendar) and 4 (iTask) on the front of the unit and, at the same time, use the stylus to press the Reset button on the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC. 2. Hold all buttons until the displayed image begins to fade (approximately four seconds). User's Guide 1-9

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Getting to Know Your iPAQ Pocket PC
User’s Guide
1–9
Performing a Full Reset
A full reset is sometimes referred to as a “hard reset.” Perform a
full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data
from RAM.
A full reset deactivates the battery. The power button does not
function until the battery is reactivated.
Ä
CAUTION:
If you perform a full reset, your iPAQ Pocket PC returns
to its default settings and loses all information that is not recorded
in ROM.
To perform a full reset:
1. Press and hold Application Buttons 1 (Calendar) and 4
(iTask) on the front of the unit and, at the same time, use the
stylus to press the
Reset
button on the bottom of your iPAQ
Pocket PC.
2. Hold all buttons until the displayed image begins to fade
(approximately four seconds).