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© Copyright 2006,2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Outlook, and ActiveSync are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. HP iPAQ Products are Powered by Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 Phone Edition with Messaging and - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 3
16 Setting Preferred Networks 16 Manually Selecting a Phone Network 17 Adding TTY Functionality ...18 Adding TTY Functionality for People Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing 18 Enabling TTY Support ...18 Making a Phone Call Using the TTY Enabled HP iPAQ 19 Disabling TTY Support ...20 Changing the - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 4
-Fi Network 44 Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 44 Finding an IP Address ...44 Deleting a Wireless Network 45 Configuring 802.1x Authentication Settings 45 Bluetooth ...46 Bluetooth Terms ...46 Working with Bluetooth Manager 46 Connecting to a Computer via Bluetooth 47 Using Your HP iPAQ - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 5
Using GPS Software 69 5 Security Using HP ProtectTools ...71 Setting Up HP ProtectTools ...72 Unlocking Your HP iPAQ ...74 Encrypting/Decrypting Data ...75 Changing Your HP ProtectTools PIN or Password 76 Managing Encrypted Folders ...77 6 Camera (select models only) HP Photosmart Camera Icons - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 6
Setting Up Messaging Accounts ...99 Mobile Business E-mail Using Exchange Server 2003 99 Internet E-mail ...99 Creating a New POP3 or IMAP4 Account 99 Changing E-mail Download Options 101 Deleting an Account 102 Text Messaging ...102 Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS 102 Receiving Attachments - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 7
Opening and Closing Programs ...120 Customizing the HP iPAQ ...121 Setting Alarms ...122 Shortcut Menus ... 129 Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments 130 Updating an Appointment ...131 Canceling an Appointment ...132 14 Contacts Creating to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 160 ENWW 7 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 8
Product Specifications System Specifications ...168 Physical Specifications ...171 Operating Environment ...172 21 Microsoft Programs Microsoft Programs ...174 Internet Explorer Mobile ...175 Windows Media Player ...176 Windows Media Player 10 Mobile 176 Clearing the Now Playing List 176 Updating - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 9
1 Registering the iPAQ ENWW 1 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 10
Registering your HP iPAQ When you register your HP iPAQ with Hewlett-Packard, you receive e-mail regarding special offers and promotions. Take time now to register your HP iPAQ online at www.register.hp.com. If your mailing or e-mail address needs to be updated after registering, enter your user ID - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 11
2 Phone ENWW 3 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 12
to the Mobile Phone Network that can be used for Web browsing, Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), or accessing your corporate network. NOTE Using GPRS/EDGE data services are typically an additional charge to your standard mobile phone service. Check with your mobile phone service provider for - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 13
Connection and Signal Strength When you slide your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card into your HP iPAQ, your unit automatically connects to your mobile phone service provider's network. The Phone icon the connection. indicates that you are connected. The more vertical bars in the icon - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 14
Muting a Call During a call, you can mute your microphone so that the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you, but you can still hear the person. ▲ From the on-screen phone keypad, tap Mute. 6 Chapter 2 Phone ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 15
Putting a Call on Hold During a call, you can put the call on hold so you can call another number or answer an incoming call. If you have more than one call on the line, you can switch between calls. ● To put a call on hold, tap Hold. ● To switch between calls, tap Swap. ENWW Putting a Call on - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 16
Making a Conference Call 1. Tap the Answer/Send button . 2. From the on-screen phone keypad, dial the first number. 3. Tap Talk. 4. Once you are connected, tap Hold. 5. Dial the second parties to the conference call, dial each number, connect, and then tap Menu > Conference. 8 Chapter 2 Phone ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 17
Changing HP Profiles HP Profiles allows you to quickly switch between settings that you need to change based on your environment. For , and increase the brightness of the screen. The current profile displays on the Today screen. 1. Tap HP Profiles. 2. Select the desired profile. ENWW Changing - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 18
HP Profile Settings NOTE Before you change the settings in an HP Profile, activate the profile you want to modify. 1. Tap HP Profiles. 2. Select the profile you want to modify. 3. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > HP Profiles. 4. Make the appropriate changes and tap OK. 10 Chapter 2 Phone - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 19
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Personal Identification Number (PIN) protects your HP iPAQ against unauthorized access. You can assign a password to protect your device and information. Your first PIN comes from your wireless service provider. 1. Tap the Answer/Send button . 2. Tap Menu > Options - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 20
all contacts on your unit who have a phone number assigned to them. ● Tap Menu > Call Timers > Reset, to reset the Recent Calls counter. NOTE The All Calls counter cannot be reset. ● Tap Menu > Call Timers to delete Call History items older than a specific amount of time. Select a time period under - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 21
check box. 4. Tap Change PIN. 5. Enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and press Enter. 6. Reenter new PIN for confirmation and press Enter for verification. To unlock the phone: 1. Enter the PIN to access your device. 2. Press the Answer/Send button on the keyboard. 3. From the on-screen - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 22
Changing Service Settings Changing Phone Service Settings Once your phone service is set up through your mobile phone service provider, you can change service settings on your HP iPAQ. For example, you may want to block certain types of incoming and/or outgoing calls, forward incoming calls to a - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 23
If you do not know the correct voice mail or text message phone numbers, contact your mobile phone service provider. Limiting Calls to Specific Area Codes or Phone Numbers 1. From the on-screen phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Services tab. 2. Tap Fixed Dialing in the listbox > Get Settings button - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 24
> Network tab. 2. In the Network selection list, tap Manual. 3. Tap the Find Network button to display all of the available mobile phone networks. 4. Tap OK. Setting Preferred Networks You can set preferred phone networks in the order you want your HP iPAQ to access them. For example, if your first - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 25
Network tab, tap the Network selection list. 6. Tap Automatic. Manually Selecting a Phone Network Sometimes you may want to control costs by knowing when connectivity for your current, selected network is unavailable. 1. From the on-screen phone keypad, tap Menu > Options > Network tab. 2. In the - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 26
the pin-out required by most TTY devices. To purchase the TTY audio adapter (part number: FA709B#AC3), visit www.hp.com> Handheld Devices > Options and Accessories. NOTE Because the HP iPAQ does not support internal Cellular Text Telephone Modem (CTM) conversion, the TTY device you use must contain - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 27
(earbud connector) on the bottom of the HP iPAQ (2). 3. Press the Answer/Send button on the front of the HP iPAQ to launch the phone keypad. 4. Tap Tools > Options > TTY tab or tap Menu > Options > TTY tab depending on your HP iPAQ model. 5. Tap Enable TTY support. 6. Tap OK. The TTY icon displays - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 28
Answer/Send button on the front of the HP iPAQ to launch the phone keypad. 2. Tap Tools > Options > TTY tab or tap Menu > Options > TTY tab depending on your HP iPAQ model. 3. Uncheck Enable TTY support. 4. Tap OK. NOTE If you plan to use the HP iPAQ in both normal and Tele-typewriter (TTY) audio - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 29
both the ringer and system volume settings. For an alternate method, press the volume control button on the side of the HP iPAQ. NOTE During a phone call, changing the volume level under the Phone icon affects the earpiece volume rather than the ringer volume. ENWW Changing the Ringer Volume - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 30
Menu > Create Note. 2. Enter your text. To access a note you created during a call: 1. TapCall History on the on-screen phone keypad. 2. Tap and hold the name or number for the phone call entry containing the note. 3. Tap View Note. A note created during a call can also be accessed from the Notes - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 31
Making a Call By Selecting a Contact Name 1. Press the Answer/Send button . 2. Tap Contacts. 3. Select the name of the person you want to call. 4. Tap the phone number of that person. 5. Tap Call. ENWW Making a Call By Selecting a Contact Name 23 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 32
Number Use a hyperlinked phone number to quickly dial a phone number from an e-mail or text message. A hyperlinked phone number is underlined in the same manner as a web site address. From an e-mail or text message containing a hyperlinked phone number: 1. Tap the phone number. 2. Tap Yes to dial - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 33
call, enter a country code before the phone number. 1. On the on-screen phone keypad, press and hold 0 until the plus (+) sign appears. 2. Enter the country code and phone number. NOTE You can also insert a plus (+) sign into a Contact's phone number for faster dialing. ENWW Dialing International - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 34
HP iPAQ has an integrated GSM/GPRS/EDGE feature that supports four HP iPAQ. To avoid problems once you are out of the country, follow these tips before you leave: ● Visit your mobile phone service provider's website to see if service is available where you are traveling. ● Verify your mobile phone - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 35
to copy contacts from the SIM to the new device. 1. Tap Start > Programs > SIM Manager. 2. Select the contact or contacts to copy. 3. Tap Tools > Copy to Contacts. 4. Tap Start > Contacts and search for the added contacts to verify you copied the contacts to the device. ENWW Copying a Contact - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 36
Recording Toolbar. 3. Tap the Record button. 4. Speak into the microphone located at the bottom of the unit. 5. When finished recording the note, in the note list. Also, you can create a voice note in Photosmart Mobile and attach the note to a picture. Deleting a Voice Note To delete 2 Phone ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 37
Renaming a Voice Note 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. Tap and hold the note to rename. 3. Tap Rename/Move. 4. Enter the new name in the Name box. 5. Tap OK. ENWW Using Voice Notes 29 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 38
news and information such as traffic news and weather reports. Check with your mobile phone service provider for availability in your area. To configure the phone broadcast channels: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Phone. 2. Tap the More tab. 3. Under Broadcast Channels, tap the Enable check box. 4. Tap - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 39
3 Connections ENWW 31 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 40
Connections You can use your HP iPAQ to connect to and exchange information with other handheld devices, your computer, various network types, or the Internet. There are several ways to get connected, including: ● Wi-Fi ● Bluetooth ● GPRS/EDGE ● Infrared (Beam) All these connection types can be - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 41
Connecting to Intranet URLs To connect to intranet sites that have periods in their URLs (for example, intranet.companyname.com), add them to the Work URL Exceptions list. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions. 3. Tap Add new URL. 4. In Work URL, - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 42
Changing an Intranet URL 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions. 2. Tap the intranet URL exception you want to change, then make the desired changes. NOTE To delete a work URL exception, tap and hold it in the list, then tap Delete. 34 Chapter 3 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 43
Setting Up an Automatic Choice for Connections If you have already created more than one connection, you can set up your HP iPAQ to connect to the best available connection automatically. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. Under My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage existing - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 44
download proper proxy settings during synchronization from your computer. If these settings are not on your computer or need to be changed, you can change them manually. Before you begin, obtain the following information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator: ● User - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 45
use a WAP gateway. Before you begin, obtain the following information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), mobile phone service provider, or network administrator: ● User name ● Password ● ISP server phone number ● WAP gateway server name ● Port number 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 46
Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings 1. For the appropriate server type, enter the proxy server name and port. 2. If necessary, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server. 3. If you are configuring a Socks proxy, select Socks 4 or Socks 5. If using Socks 5, enter the credentials for - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 47
1. Tap the iPAQ Wireless icon . 2. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn on Wi-Fi. 3. Connect to a network by tapping Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon > Advanced tab > Select Networks button. 4. Select "My ISP" to connect to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 48
Before you begin, obtain the following information from your network administrator: ● User name ● Password ● Domain name ● TCP/IP settings ● Host name or desired VPN connection, tap Edit, then follow the instructions on the screen. To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, then - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 49
Changing a Connection Group Name Your device is already set up with three groups of connection settings: My ISP, My MMS Server, and My Work Network. You can change the name of these groups to something more meaningful. For example, if you put all of your corporate settings under My Work Network - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 50
Ending a Connection It can be useful to end a connection when you are done using it. This frees resources on your HP iPAQ and can save connection charges. ● When connected via a modem or Virtual Private Network (VPN), tap Connections icon > Disconnect. ● When connected via a cable or cradle, detach - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 51
has its own specific IP address on the Internet. An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) conversion process of data primarily used for protection against any unauthorized people. Public or private areas where you can access Wi-Fi service. These wireless connections can be located, for example, at - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 52
have to connect to it manually. Before trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network, determine if authentication information is needed by contacting your network administrator. 1. Tap the iPAQ Wireless icon . 2. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Once the HP iPAQ detects a Wi-Fi network, you are asked - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 53
network and tap OK. 5. Tap Advanced located on the Wi-Fi tab. The Wi-Fi IP Address is shown here as well as other detailed information about your current Wi-Fi connection. Deleting a Wireless Network You can delete networks you manually entered. However, if a network was automatically detected, you - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 54
Information Manager (PIM) Profiles Service discovery Definition Verification of a Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth device. Location and recognition of another Bluetooth device. Name ● Exchange business cards ● Display shortcuts 1. Tap the iPAQ Wireless icon . 2. Tap the Bluetooth icon to turn - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 55
software on your PC, discover the available Bluetooth services offered by the HP iPAQ and select dial-up networking. 6. On the HP iPAQ, tap Accept to complete the connection, if you are asked to do so. 7. On your computer, a user name and password screen appears. Contact your mobile phone service - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 56
Push Protocol (OPP) ● Personal Area Network (PAN) ● Serial Port Profile (SPP) ● Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP) Creating, Ending, and Accepting a Bluetooth Partnership You can create a partnership between your HP iPAQ and another device that has Bluetooth capabilities. Once you do this - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 57
Bluetooth Partnership 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the Browse icon located next to Current profile. 3. Select the partnership you want to rename, and tap the Rename a unique Bluetooth device address, a random number, and a user-defined password. ENWW Bluetooth 49 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 58
Some devices, such as mobile phones, need to be placed in a mode to accept a bond from another device. Refer to that device's user instructions for more information. If from other devices. If other devices cannot find or connect to your HP iPAQ, try the following: ● Be sure Bluetooth is turned on. ● - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 59
icon to turn on Bluetooth. 3. Tap the Bluetooth tab > Bluetooth Settings. Requiring Authorization to Access Services If you choose to require authorization to access services, you have to authorize each connection. Your HP iPAQ always asks you if the connection should be permitted. 1. Tap the - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 60
Settings > Services tab. 4. Under Services, tap File Transfer. 5. Under Service Settings, select your preferred settings. 6. Tap the Advanced tab. 7. Tap the Folder icon and locate a desired file folder. 8. Tap OK. Setting Up an Incoming or Outgoing Bluetooth COM Port 1. Be sure your HP iPAQ is - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 61
. Check with your service provider to see if they support EDGE technology. If your service provider does not support the EDGE network, the HP iPAQ defaults to GPRS. are being assisted by your mobile phone service provider. ▲ Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Phone Data Manager > Edit network - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 62
sent for delivery by your mobile phone service network. 3. Enter the Troubleshooting Automatic Detection If the automatic network detection fails, you can manually relaunch the application by tapping Start > Settings > Connections tab > Phone Data Manager > Automatic detection button on the Phone - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 63
following items: ● Check to see if the SIM card is present in the HP iPAQ. If it is not present, insert the SIM card and relaunch the application. then tap OK. The settings automatically update. ● If your operator name does not appear in the drop-down list, you must manually add it to the list by - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 64
In the Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Tasks, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile, you can beam files and information to other devices infrared. 2. Follow your computer manufacturer's instructions to install and set up an infrared port. 3. Remove the HP iPAQ from the cradle or autosync cable - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 65
4. Initiate a connection by tapping Start > Programs > ActiveSync > Menu > Connect via IR. Synchronization begins on your device. 5. To disconnect, move the devices away from each other or tap X in the upper right of the screen to turn off. ENWW Infrared 57 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 66
4 Global Positioning System (GPS) 58 Chapter 4 Global Positioning System (GPS) ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 67
on other GPS-centric accessories, visit www.hp.com/go/ipaqnavigation. For information on HP iPAQ mounting solutions, visit www.ipaqcarkits.com. Setting Up the HP iPAQ If you have purchased a Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled HP iPAQ, follow the setup instructions in the printed guide that - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 68
and click Tools > Internet HP iPAQ is connected to the Internet. However, you can force a manual update by tapping the Quick GPS Connection icon or Start > Settings > Connections > Quick GPS Connection > Download Now. Also, the Quick GPS Connection Utility icon turns gray satellite locations - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 69
HP iPAQ, check with the GPS software supplier (before you purchase, download, or install any GPS navigation software) to determine that the application is compatible with your specific HP iPAQ model. Once you have verified compatibility, purchase and install a map onto the HP iPAQ or memory card - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 70
My GPS Software to Connect to My HP iPAQ's GPS Receiver All GPS software applications need to know which communications port to use to access GPS data. Your HP iPAQ already has the GPS port specified for the GPS software applications that came with the device. However, if you install additional GPS - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 71
Managing GPS Automatically Your GPS enabled HP iPAQ uses Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, so the operating system automatically manages access to the HP iPAQ GPS receiver to allow multiple programs to simultaneously access GPS data. If your GPS enabled HP iPAQ does not automatically discover the GPS - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 72
Identifying the COM Port for My GPS Receiver The GPS receiver on your GPS enabled HP iPAQ is set to COM8 and a baud rate of 57600. 64 Chapter 4 Global Positioning System (GPS) ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 73
iPAQ's Embedded Receiver The GPS receiver in your HP iPAQ is the GL20000 from Global Locate and is software upgradeable. The GL20000 is a high sensitivity GPS receiver with Quick GPS Connection technology, so under normal use there is no need for an external antenna. ENWW Identifying Your HP iPAQ - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 74
Connection To improve GPS connection performance on HP iPAQ GPS enabled device(s), you need to download the latest HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection data file and check if the HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility is enabled so you can receive automatic updates. Even though GPS on your HP iPAQ is able to - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 75
be affected if the vehicle has thermal glass windows and windshields, which can block the HP iPAQ from receiving a GPS signal from satellites. To improve GPS signal strength, place the HP iPAQ where there is a clear view of the sky or on the dashboard of a vehicle that does not have thermal glass - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 76
Signal Frequently To improve the satellite signal to the GPS enabled HP iPAQ, go outdoors to start the GPS navigation software. Place the HP iPAQ where there is a clear view of the sky or on the dashboard of a vehicle that does not have thermal glass windshields or windows. NOTE Interference - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 77
Interference When Using GPS Software Interference Type How to Avoid Vehicles with thermal glass windows and windshields Place the HP iPAQ where there is a clear view of the sky or on the dashboard of a vehicle that does not have thermal glass windows. Cell Phones or other equipment radiating - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 78
5 Security 70 Chapter 5 Security ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 79
your device with any of the above methods, there is no way to unlock your device. You will need to perform a clean reset to restore your device to factory settings, resulting in the loss of all data on your HP iPAQ. It is recommended that you remember your PIN/password and question/answer. ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 80
use your device frequently, you may want to select a longer period of time. 5. Tap Next. 6. From the Unlock Settings screen, select the method by which you want to unlock your HP iPAQ, along with the number of attempts allowed for each setting: ● Simple 4-digit PIN-enter a minimum four-digit number - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 81
are asked for a passphrase. Tap OK, then follow the on-screen instructions to create a passphrase. NOTE You do not need to remember the HP iPAQ resets itself after a few seconds, or you can tap the Reset Device button to reset the device immediately. NOTE After the device has completed the reset - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 82
, the device unlocks. NOTE After you successfully authenticate, you are prompted to reset any authentication information clean reset instead of tapping the Reset Device button AND you select Keep Security on the Fail-Safe Settings screen, your HP iPAQ returns to its default setting. In this case - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 83
to use your HP iPAQ for other purposes. In either case, a Blue Mobile Schedule to automatically initiate synchronization. Since authentication and decryption are necessary when the HP iPAQ is turned on, automatic synchronization does not work properly when HP ProtectTools is enabled. The same problem - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 84
Changing Your HP ProtectTools PIN or Password To change your PIN or password: 1. Tap Change Passwords. 2. Enter your current PIN or want to change (PIN/password or Question/Answer pair), then tap the Change button. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the change. 76 Chapter 5 Security ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 85
Folder at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap Add. 4. Enter the name, location, and estimated size of the folder to be encrypted. NOTE The size of the folders. For more information on managing encrypted folders, refer to HP ProtectTools Help. To access encryption Help, tap the Yellow Lock icon > Yellow - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 86
6 Camera (select models only) 78 Chapter 6 Camera (select models only) ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 87
Tap to access the camera settings. Tap to review images. Tap to zoom out. Tap to zoom in. Tap to toggle on/off camera light LED on the back of the device. When the LED is toggled on, it emits a low level of light on the back of the HP iPAQ, and when the shutter - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 88
sending by Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), e-mail, or infrared. Changing Resolution Settings 1. Tap the Settings tab > Resolution > Change button. 2. Make the necessary changes, and then tap OK. NOTE To reset the camera settings, tap the Reset button. 80 Chapter 6 Camera (select models only - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 89
send by Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), e-mail, tap OK. NOTE To reset the camera settings, tap the Reset button. The flicker filter Camera Sounds On and Off 1. Tap the Setup tab > Camera Sounds > Change button. 2. Tap either On or Off. 3. Tap OK. Configuring Instant Review Instant Review - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 90
with the location of where they were captured. 1. Tap the GPS tab. 2. Select the Enable GPS check box. 3. Select the Auto-detect button to discover the GPS Port and Baud rate needed for your device. NOTE To use the GPS feature within the camera, take pictures outside where the HP iPAQ can get - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 91
Tips for Taking High Quality Pictures ● To take a clear picture, do not move the camera until after you hear the first and second shutter sounds. ● Change the camera setting to Best when taking pictures with many fine details or colors. ● Frame subjects so that bright lights do not appear in the - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 92
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HP Photosmart Mobile Use HP Photosmart Mobile to: ● View pictures stored on the HP iPAQ or a storage card. ● Add voice or text notes to pictures. ● Print pictures. ● View a slideshow. ● Send pictures by Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), e-mail attachments, Bluetooth, or Infrared. ● Associate a - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 94
Voice Note to a Picture To attach a sound file to a picture: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Photosmart Mobile. 2. Tap the thumbnail picture in which you want to add a voice note. 3. Tap the Cassette icon icon again to close the Recording toolbar. when finished. 86 Chapter 7 HP Photosmart Mobile ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 95
E-mailing Pictures 1. Tap Start > Programs > Photosmart Mobile. 2. Tap the thumbnail picture to be e-mailed. NOTE If you cannot view or hear the media file to be e-mailed, the file may be protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM). DRM is software that enables secure distribution and prevents - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 96
Viewing a Slideshow To view a slideshow: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Photosmart Mobile. 2. Tap the slideshow icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap the screen to view the Forward , Backward , and Stop buttons. 88 Chapter 7 HP Photosmart Mobile ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 97
8 HP Photosmart Premier ENWW 89 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 98
imaging software on a personal computer. With HP Photosmart Premier, you can: ● View, organize, and manage pictures ● View variable thumbnail size, single, full screen, and slide show images ● Assign keywords for fast, reliable searches ● Sort pictures by date, name, keywords, location - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 99
● Set reminders to archive photos ● Digital negatives For detailed instructions on each HP Photosmart Premier feature, refer to Help inside the application. ENWW HP Photosmart Premier 91 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 100
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a standard partnership between the HP iPAQ and the personal computer. To install HP Image Transfer: 1. From the Getting Started CD, select Software and Accessories > Desktop Software, and then select the Install this check box next to HP Image Transfer. 2. Select Install Now located at the top of - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 102
HP Image Transfer settings: 1. Open ActiveSync on your personal computer. 2. Double-click Image under the Details window or select Options from the ActiveSync menu. 3. Select Image on the Sync while the device is connected, only upon connection, or manually. 94 Chapter 9 HP Image Transfer ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 103
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POP3) or Internet Message Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4) e-mail server. When connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 server, you use a modem to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) You can also use a modem or Ethernet card to connect to the local area network that your e-mail server is connected to. You - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 105
synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your e-mail server, create new folders, or rename/delete folders when connected. You can also set different download options for each folder. ENWW Using Folders 97 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 106
PC or Exchange Server the next time you synchronize. ● The default sync settings synchronize messages from the past three days only and the first .5KB of each new message is downloaded. It does not download file attachments. NOTE For more information on starting Outlook e-mail synchronization or - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 107
Server 2003 To connect to your Mobile Business E-mail, ensure: ● Your company has a Microsoft Exchange Server with the ActiveSync plug-in activated. ● Your company is running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or later. ● Wireless data service is activated on your HP iPAQ. ● You have an Exchange Portal - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 108
downloaded. If Auto configuration is unsuccessful or you have an account you access using a VPN server connection, contact your ISP or network administrator for the following information and enter it manually: Setting User does not support an SSL connection, you will not be able to send e-mail - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 109
Service Provider (ISP) or that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account). You can choose: ● Whether messages are downloaded automatically. ● How much e-mail is downloaded. ● If and how attachments are downloaded (IMAP4 only). 1. In the message list, tap Menu > Tools - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 110
result in higher connection charges. To save memory, limit the number of e-mails that are downloaded to your device by lowering the number of /GPRS Manager application detects the mobile phone service provider and automatically populates the MMS settings on the HP iPAQ. Alternately, you can access - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 111
have an IMAP4 e-mail account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or an account that you Text Format (RTF) and TNEF support for your account. With TNEF copy. In addition, download time may be longer. ● Change e-mail download options if your account updated. ENWW Setting Up Messaging Accounts 103 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 112
Creating or Changing a Signature 1. Tap Start > Messaging. 2. Tap Menu > Tools > Options. 3. Tap Accounts tab > Signatures. 4. Select the account for which you want to create or change a signature. 5. Select the Use signature with this account check - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 113
or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access addresses and phone numbers from Contacts, tap To. 4. Enter your message. To quickly you want to keep the original text with the outgoing message, tap Menu > Tools > Options... then tap the Message tab. You must check the When replying - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 114
service provider until the next time your phone is turned on. Tip By default, messages you send are not saved on your device to help conserve memory. If you want to keep copies of sent messages, in the messaging list, tap Menu > Tools synchronized: new messages are downloaded to the device Inbox - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 115
is necessary on this server check box, and enter your user name and password. 8. To have Messaging check this service, select the Check name against this server check box. Tip To delete a service, tap and hold the service, and tap Delete. While synchronizing your Outlook E-mail account, disable - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 116
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. MIDlets are Java applications that can run on mobile devices. Your HP iPAQ is a Java-enabled device. MIDlets are written for the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) of the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME). This is a technical specification, and does not influence the type of application - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 118
and connect to the Internet. 2. Locate a MIDlet or MIDlet suite (this is normally .jad and .jar files), and download it. 3. Confirm the download before the download begins. A progress bar displays while the files are downloading. If necessary, you may cancel the download at any time. Once your - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 119
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Entering Owner Information Enter your owner information so your HP iPAQ can be returned to you if it is lost. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information. 2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information. Tip - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 121
Lite options or the Today screen settings. View the amount of battery power remaining. Set the standby period, time duration for turning off the HP iPAQ, and USB charging method. View the amount of main memory available on the HP iPAQ. View, activate, and stop all running programs from this screen - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 122
Viewing the Operating System Information ▲ Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. The operating system version displays near the top of the screen. 114 Chapter 12 Learning The Basics ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 123
Changing the Regional Settings The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed is specified in regional settings. To change the regional settings: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings > Region tab. 2. Select your region. The region you select determines which - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 124
on side of the HP iPAQ to the desired volume level. 3. To mute system sounds, tap Off or Vibrate. NOTE You can also press the volume control on your HP iPAQ to quickly change system Turning off sounds and the LED notification helps conserve battery power. 116 Chapter 12 Learning The Basics ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 125
Changing Power Management Settings 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. 2. Tap the Advanced tab to select the length of time the HP iPAQ stays on when using battery power or external power. 3. Tap the USB Charging tab to select USB charging. ENWW Changing Power Management Settings 117 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 126
of the Backlight You can set the backlight to dim after a specified amount of time has elapsed. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight. 2. Tap the Battery power tab or the AC Power tab. 3. Select the backlight options of your choice. You can also increase or decrease the brightness of the - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 127
To install programs on your HP iPAQ: 1. Use the HP Desktop Cradle or autosync cable to connect your HP iPAQ to your personal computer. 2. Follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard provided with the program you want to install. 3. Check the screen on your HP iPAQ to see if any further - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 128
you don't see the program you want, tap Start > Programs. In most cases, programs automatically stop to free needed memory. However, you can close programs manually if you prefer. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory > Running Programs tab. 2. In the Running Programs list, tap the program - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 129
. The Version tab displays important device information, including the type of processor and the amount of memory installed. The device name is used to identify the HP iPAQ in the following situations: ● Synchronizing with a computer ● Connecting to a network NOTE If you synchronize multiple devices - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 130
Setting Alarms 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab. 2. Tap and enter a name for the alarm. 3. Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day. 4. Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm. - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 131
Shortcut Menus A shortcut menu appears when you tap and hold an item. The menu displays the most common commands for the specific item. For example, you can delete an appointment or send a text message to a contact by using commands on a shortcut menu. To use a shortcut menu, tap - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 132
Showing the Clock in All Programs The clock may not show in the title bar of certain programs by default. To choose to have the clock always show in the title bar: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms. 2. On the More tab, click to select the Display the clock on the title bar in all - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 133
Creating and Assigning a Category In the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks programs, you can use categories to help you organize and group your appointments, contacts, and tasks. 1. From the program, tap an existing item or create a new one. 2. Do one of the following: ● For an existing item in Calendar - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 134
the Navigation button up or down. To change the speed at which scrolling occurs: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons > Up/Down Control tab. 2. Under Delay before first repeat, move the slider to shorten or lengthen the time that elapses before scrolling begins. 3. Under Repeat rate - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 135
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Accessing Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can display appointments for the day on the Today screen. ▲ To access Calendar, tap Start > Calendar. 128 Chapter 13 Calendar ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 137
Changing the Display of the Work Week You can customize your calendar so a work week starts on Sunday or Monday and continues from five to seven days. To change the display of the work week: 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > Options and do one or both of the following: ● To specify the first - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 138
Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments To automatically turn on a reminder for all new appointments: 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > Options > Appointments tab. 3. Select the Set reminders for new items check box. 4. Set the time for the reminder to alert you. 5. Tap OK. 130 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 139
Updating an Appointment To update an appointment on your calendar: 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap the appointment, then Edit to make your changes. 3. Tap OK. ENWW Updating an Appointment 131 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 140
also deleted on your PC the next time you synchronize. If the appointment has not been synchronized with a PC, it is deleted only from your HP iPAQ. 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. In Agenda view, select the appointment to delete. 3. Tap Menu > Delete. 4. Tap Yes to delete the appointment, or tap No to - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 141
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and more, while creating a contact, tap the Name arrow. If most of the contacts you create have phone numbers that begin with the same area code, in the Contacts, tap Menu > Options and enter that information about creating contacts, tap Start > Help on your HP iPAQ. 134 Chapter 14 Contacts ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 143
Deleting a Contact 1. On the Today screen, tap Contacts or Start > Programs > Contacts depending on your HP iPAQ model. 2. Tap and hold the contact to delete. 3. Tap Delete Contact. 4. Tap OK. ENWW Deleting a Contact 135 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 144
Changing Contact Information 1. Tap Contacts or Start > Programs > Contacts depending on your HP iPAQ model. 2. Tap the contact. 3. Tap Menu > Edit and enter the changes. 4. When finished, tap OK. To include a nickname, title, and more, for an existing contact - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 145
Copying a Contact 1. On the Today screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap and hold the contact you want to copy. 3. Tap Copy Contact. 4. Tap the copy of the contact. 5. Tap Menu > Edit. 6. Change the contact information as needed and tap OK. NOTE The displayed category is automatically assigned to the new - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 146
Finding a Contact 1. Tap Contacts or Start > Programs > Contacts depending on your HP iPAQ model. 2. If you are not in Name view, tap Menu > View By > Name. 3. Do one of the following: ● Begin entering a name or phone number in the provided text box until the contact you want is displayed. To show - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 147
Sending an E-mail Message to a Contact 1. On the Today screen, tap Contacts or Start > Programs > Contacts depending on your HP iPAQ model. 2. Tap the contact you want to send a message to. 3. Tap the address you want to send a message to. 4. Tap the account you want to - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 148
address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access addresses and phone numbers from Contacts, tap To. 4. Enter your message. To quickly add common messages , tap Menu > Tools > Options. Tap Text Messages and select Request delivery notifications. 140 Chapter 14 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 149
. 5. Do one of the following: ● Tap the picture you want to add. ● Tap Camera and take a picture. To remove a picture from contact information: 1. Tap Contacts or Start > Programs > Contacts depending on your HP iPAQ model. 2. Tap the contact. 3. Tap Menu > Edit. 4. Tap Menu > Remove Picture. ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 150
Contacts depending on your HP iPAQ model. 2. In the contact list, do any of the following: ● To search for a contact by entering a name or number, or by using the alphabetical index, enter the name or number into the Name view. ● To see a list of contacts employed by a specific name or company, tap - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 151
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Entering Text Depending on your preference, you can use the on-screen keyboard or a handwriting recognition feature such as Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber to enter text in programs. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input. 2. On the Input Method tab, select a text input - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 153
Entering Text using Block Recognizer 1. From any program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then Block Recognizer. 2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. ● Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box. ● Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 154
Entering Text Using the Keyboard 1. From any program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then Keyboard. 2. Tap the appropriate characters, numbers, and symbols on the on-screen keyboard. You can increase the size of the on-screen keyboard keys to make them easier to tap. 1. Tap Start > Settings > - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 155
Entering Text using Letter Recognizer 1. From any program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then Letter Recognizer. 2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area. ● Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box. ● Enter lowercase letters by writing in - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 156
Writing with Transcriber Transcriber works transparently in the background of programs, recognizing words with its integrated dictionary. When Transcriber is turned on, it interprets stylus movement anywhere on the screen as handwriting input. To write with Transcriber: 1. From any program, position - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 157
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Writing a Note 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. NOTE Writing must be selected as the default input mode. 2. In the note list, tap New. 3. Write your text on the screen. 4. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list. To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as dots - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 159
to typed text for easier readability. To do this: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. Tap the written note you want to convert to text. 3. Tap Menu > Tools > Recognize. Tip To correct a conversion, tap and hold the inaccurate word. Tap Alternates, and tap the correct word. If the correct word is not - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 160
Creating a Copy of a Note To create a copy of a note: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. Select the note you want to copy. 3. Tap Menu > Create Copy. A copy of the note appears in the note list. For more details, refer to the on-screen Help, tap Start > Help > Contents > Using Notes. 152 Chapter - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 161
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Use optional expansion cards for: ● Expanding the memory of your HP iPAQ ● Adding functionality NOTE Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not included with your HP iPAQ. To locate information about expansion cards, visit www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories. 154 Chapter 17 Expansion Cards - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 163
card into the expansion slot on the HP iPAQ: 1. Locate the expansion slot on the HP iPAQ. 2. Remove the protective plastic card. manufacturer's instructions to install it. If you have trouble installing an expansion card, try the following: ● Be sure the label is facing the front of the HP iPAQ. ● - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 164
from the expansion slot by slightly pushing down on the card to unlock it. 3. When the card disengages and pops up, pull it from the expansion slot. NOTE HP recommends inserting the protective plastic card that came with your HP iPAQ into the expansion slot when not in use. 156 Chapter 17 Expansion - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 165
Explorer to view the files that are located on your optional expansion card. 1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. 2. Tap the Up soft key at the bottom of the screen, then select the Storage Card folder to see a list of files and folders. If the HP iPAQ does not recognize your expansion card, try - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 166
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computer. ActiveSync converts the files so that they can be used by the Office Mobile programs, if necessary. Move your files directly into My Documents on your HP iPAQ (or into a folder inside My Documents), so the programs on your device can locate them. ENWW Copying (or Transferring) Files 159 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 168
your HP iPAQ, you need to migrate your data from the Palm Desktop software to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0. To migrate data from Palm Desktop to Windows Mobile 5.0: 1. If you do not already have Microsoft Outlook 98 or higher installed on your personal computer, follow the on-screen instructions to - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 169
cost of synchronizing wirelessly from your HP iPAQ depends on your priorities. To Reduce network connection or data transfer costs Extend battery life Keep your information up to date Do this Increase the time between scheduled synchronizations, or synchronize manually. Check the details of your - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 170
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Setting the Start and Due Dates for a Task 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. 2. Tap the task you want to set start and due dates for. 3. Tap Edit and do one or both of the following: ● Tap Starts to enter a start date for the task. ● Tap Due to enter a due date for the task. 4. Tap OK. ENWW Setting - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 172
Showing Start and Due Dates in the Task List 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. 2. Tap Menu > Options. 3. Select the Show start and due dates check box. 4. Tap OK. 164 Chapter 19 Tasks ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 173
, select the type of tasks you want to appear on the Today screen. 5. In the Category list, select whether to display only tasks assigned to a specific category or to display all tasks. ENWW Setting Options for Displaying Tasks on the Today Screen 165 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 174
Marking a Task as Completed To mark a task as completed: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. 2. In the task list, select the check box next to the task you want to mark as completed. To mark an open task as completed: 1. Tap Edit. 2. In the Status box, tap Completed. 166 Chapter 19 Tasks ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 175
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, on your HP iPAQ, tap Start > Settings > System tab > HP Asset Viewer. System Feature Processor Operating System Memory External Power Display LED Backlight Mini-SD slot Keyboard Wired Ear Bud Headset Antenna Audio Battery Photosmart Camera (select models only) Bluetooth Integrated GPS Receiver - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 177
green indicates your HP iPAQ is in a mobile phone coverage area. ● Flashing amber indicates an event notification or alarm on your HP iPAQ. ● Solid amber indicates unit is charging. ● Solid green indicates unit is fully charged. ● Flashing red indicates the battery needs immediate recharging - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 178
System Feature Bluetooth (LED on right) Phone Indicators Description ● Flashing blue indicates: ● Bluetooth is On ● WLAN is On. ● LED off indicates Bluetooth and WLAN are Off ● Vibrate ● Audible ● Visual message on the display 170 Chapter 20 Product Specifications ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 179
Physical Specifications Length Width Depth Weight * Excludes height of 3mm joystick US 4.645in 2.795in 0.709in 6.33oz Metric 118.0mm 71.0mm 18.0mm* 179g ENWW Physical Specifications 171 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 180
to 90% 15,000ft 40,000ft Metric 0° to 40°C -20° to 60°C up to 90% up to 90% 4,572m 12,192m 172 Chapter 20 Product Specifications ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 181
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Microsoft Programs Windows Mobile 5.0 software includes the following programs: ● Windows Media Player 10 Mobile ● Internet Explorer Mobile ● Word Mobile ● Excel Mobile ● PowerPoint Mobile You can: ● Transfer songs, videos, and pictures from your personal computer (PC) to your HP iPAQ. ● Browse the - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 183
or network card, you need to obtain the following: ● Internet Service Provider (ISP) or wireless service provider ● ISP server phone number or access point ● User name and password You can learn more about Internet Explorer Mobile by tapping Start > Help > Contents > Browsing the Web. To access - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 184
Windows Media Player Mobile. Updating a Library In most cases, Windows Media Player Mobile automatically updates your libraries as necessary. However, you can manually update a library to ensure that it has links to any new files that you might have recently copied to your HP iPAQ or a removable - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 185
can also save the documents and templates as .doc, .rtf, .txt, and .dot files. With Word Mobile, you can: ● Edit Word documents and templates created on your computer. ● Open and edit Pocket Word (*.psw) documents NOTE If you edit a file, you will - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 186
on your HP iPAQ with Excel Mobile. With Excel Mobile, you can parts of a worksheet at the same time. ● Freeze the top and left-most panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels or other data visible as you scroll through a sheet. To access Excel Mobile, tap Start > Programs > Excel Mobile - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 187
slide show presentations created on your computer. With PowerPoint Mobile, you can: ● Open a presentation from an e-mail message. ● Download a presentation from a file share or the Internet. ● Copy a presentation to your HP iPAQ via a storage card. ● Obtain a presentation by synchronizing with your - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 188
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located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 190
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. 182 Chapter 22 Regulatory - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 191
Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. ENWW Canadian Notice 183 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 192
directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this product or product family. This compliance is indicated by the following conformity marking placed on the product: This - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 193
of in fire or water. Replace only with the HP spare. CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Because of the type of battery used in your iPAQ Pocket PC, follow local regulations regarding the safe disposal - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 194
Battery Recycling HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, visit www.hp.com/recycle. 186 Chapter 22 Regulatory Notices ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 195
trip over them. ● Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug or, in the case of the AC Adapter, grasp the AC Adapter and pull out from the electrical outlet. ● Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 196
damage your hearing. In order to reduce the risk of hearing loss, decrease the amount of time listening to personal stereo equipment at full volume. HP recommends that you use the headphones, part number 382267, that are included with your HP iPAQ. 188 Chapter 22 Regulatory Notices ENWW - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 197
boarding any aircraft. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use the phone features on your HP iPAQ while the plane is on the ground. To prevent interference with wireless systems, local Radio Frequency (RF) regulations prohibit using - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 198
RF energy. Additionally, please seek advice from your physician about the potential effects of RF interference from your HP iPAQ upon the medical device you are using. Turn off your HP iPAQ in health care facilities or hospitals when there are posted restrictions requiring you to do so. 190 Chapter - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 199
in hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous locations, etc. If you are uncertain of Hewlett-Packard accessories supplied with or designated for this product. Use of other accessories exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measure known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 200
instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, or legal action or both. ● Users are advised not to use the equipment when at a refueling point. ● Users Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized methods with the phone - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 201
updating appointments 131 camera changing settings 80 color settings 80 compression settings 80 file settings 82 flicker filter 81 GPS settings 82 icons 79 instant review list 142 cost saving wireless synchronization tips 161 customizing the HP iPAQ 121 D device information 121 name 121 version 121 - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 202
53 editing network parameters 53 troubleshooting 54 GPS configuring my GPS software to connect to HP iPAQ 62 identifying the COM port for my GPS receiver 64 identifying your HP iPAQ's embedded receiver 65 losing the GPS signal 68 managing GPS automatically 63 troubleshooting 69 I imaging attaching - HP iPAQ hw6910 | HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger Series - Additional Product Inf - Page 203
unlock settings 72 unlocking your iPAQ 74 using ProtectTools 71, 72 shortcut menus 123 specifications operating environment 172 physical 171 system 168 synchronization migrating from Palm Desktop to Windows Mobile 160 synchronizing copying files 159 extending battery life W Wi-Fi accessing corporate
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