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Improving a Slow GPS 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 connect to the GPS satellites without enabling the Quick GPS Connection Utility, it may take a few minutes longer and even up to five minutes to locate the satellites if you do not use this utility. Depending on your HP iPAQ model, the default settings on the HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility can be set where the device cannot receive automatic updates unless you enable the update feature. To enable the HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility to receive automatic updates: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Quick GPS Connection icon. 2. In the Settings tab, tap the check boxes you want to enable. ● Enable updates - Allows you to enable or completely disable the Quick GPS Connection capability. If you disable this option, the HP iPAQ no longer receives updates and the GPS start-up times take longer. ● Initiate GPRS Connection for updates - Allows wireless updates to your device. NOTE Since the GPS update files are small, you should be able to download them wirelessly with little impact to device performance. However, you need a wireless data plan (e.g., GPRS or EDGE) before you can use this feature and GPRS connection charges may apply. Check with your mobile phone service provider to see if additional charges apply. ● Show expiration reminders and warnings - Notifies you when your satellite location file is out-of-date. If this setting is not enabled, notifications do not occur. ● Show tray icon on Today screen - Displays the Quick GPS Connection icon. This icon notifies you by its color if your satellite location file is up-to-date. ● Blue icon - Settings are up-to-date ● Blue/Gray icon - Settings expire in less than 50% of the remaining time ● Gray icon - Expired settings NOTE The Quick GPS Connection Utility icon turns gray within a few days letting you know when to update your satellite locations again. You can force a manual update by tapping the Quick GPS Connection icon or Start > Settings > Connections > Quick GPS Connection > Download Now. 66 Chapter 4 Global Positioning System (GPS) ENWW

Section	Page
Registering the iPAQ	9
Registering your HP iPAQ	10
Phone	11
Differences Between GSM and GPRS/EDGE Technology	12
Checking Connection and Signal Strength	13
Muting a Call	14
Putting a Call on Hold	15
Making a Conference Call	16
Changing HP Profiles	17
Changing HP Profile Settings	18
Changing the SIM Personal Identification Number	19
Using Call History	20
Managing Calls Using Call History	20
Making a Call From Call History	20
Viewing Details About a Call	20
Changing Phone Settings	21
Changing the Ring Tone and Ring Type	21
Locking and Unlocking the Phone	21
Changing Service Settings	22
Changing Phone Service Settings	22
Forwarding Calls	22
Configuring Caller ID	22
Blocking Calls	22
Entering Voice Mail Or Text Messages Phone Number	22
Limiting Calls to Specific Area Codes or Phone Numbers	23
Changing Network Settings	24
Changing Phone Network Settings	24
Viewing Available Phone Networks	24
Setting Preferred Networks	24
Manually Selecting a Phone Network	25
Adding TTY Functionality	26
Adding TTY Functionality for People Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing	26
Enabling TTY Support	26
Making a Phone Call Using the TTY Enabled HP iPAQ	27
Disabling TTY Support	28
Changing the Ringer Volume	29
Taking Notes During A Call	30
Making a Call By Selecting a Contact Name	31
Making a Call From a Hyperlink Phone Number	32
Dialing International Numbers	33
Automatic Frequency Band Selection	34
Copying a Contact From a SIM to a Device	35
Using Voice Notes	36
Creating a Voice Note	36
Deleting a Voice Note	36
Listening to a Voice Note	36
Renaming a Voice Note	37
Configuring Channels	38
Connections	39
Connections	40
Connecting to Intranet URLs	41
Changing an Intranet URL	42
Setting Up an Automatic Choice for Connections	43
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings	44
Setting Up a WAP Gateway	45
Configuring Advanced Proxy Settings	46
Using Advanced Connection Settings	47
Setting Up a VPN Server Connection	48
Changing a Connection Group Name	49
Ending a Connection	50
Wi-Fi	51
Wi-Fi	51
Wi-Fi Terms	51
Automatically Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network	52
Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network	52
Finding an IP Address	52
Deleting a Wireless Network	53
Configuring 802.1x Authentication Settings	53
Bluetooth	54
Bluetooth Terms	54
Working with Bluetooth Manager	54
Connecting to a Computer via Bluetooth	55
Using Your HP iPAQ as a Wireless Modem with Bluetooth	55
Bluetooth Device Profiles	56
Creating, Ending, and Accepting a Bluetooth Partnership	56
Renaming a Bluetooth Partnership	57
Pairing and Unpairing Devices	57
Making a Device Discoverable	59
Opening Bluetooth Settings	59
Requiring Authorization to Access Services	59
Requiring a Passkey or Bond	59
Setting a Bluetooth Shared Folder	60
Setting Up an Incoming or Outgoing Bluetooth COM Port	60
GPRS/EDGE	61
GPRS/EDGE	61
Changing GPRS Network Settings	61
Editing Network Parameters	61
Editing an Internet Connection	61
Editing MMS Multimedia Messages Settings	62
Editing WAP Information Settings	62
Troubleshooting Automatic Detection	62
Infrared	64
Beaming an Item	64
Receiving an Infrared Beam	64
Synchronizing with the Infrared Connection	64
Global Positioning System (GPS)	66
Configuring GPS on Your HP iPAQ	67
Setting Up the HP iPAQ	67
Verifying Internet Access	67
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings	68
Verifying the Date and Time	68
Downloading the Quick GPS Connection Data File	68
Verifying Compatibility	69
Configuring My GPS Software to Connect to My HP iPAQ's GPS Receiver	70
Managing GPS Automatically	71
Identifying the COM Port for My GPS Receiver	72
Identifying Your HP iPAQ's Embedded Receiver	73
Improving a Slow GPS Connection	74
Losing The GPS Signal While in My Car	75
Losing the GPS Signal Frequently	76
Common Reasons For Interference When Using GPS Software	77
Security	78
Using HP ProtectTools	79
Setting Up HP ProtectTools	80
Unlocking Your HP iPAQ	82
Encrypting/Decrypting Data	83
Changing Your HP ProtectTools PIN or Password	84
Managing Encrypted Folders	85
Camera (select models only)	86
HP Photosmart Camera Icons	87
Changing Camera Settings	88
Changing Color Settings	88
Changing Compression Settings	88
Changing Resolution Settings	88
Changing the Flicker Filter	89
Turning Camera Sounds On and Off	89
Configuring Instant Review	89
Using the Self-Timer	90
Configuring File Settings	90
Configuring Video Format	90
Changing GPS Settings	90
Tips for Taking High Quality Pictures	91
HP Photosmart Mobile	92
HP Photosmart Mobile	93
Attaching a Voice Note to a Picture	94
E-mailing Pictures	95
Viewing a Slideshow	96
HP Photosmart Premier	97
HP Photosmart Premier	98
HP Image Transfer	100
Installing HP Image Transfer	101
Enabling and Modifying Settings	102
Messaging	103
Understanding Messaging	104
Using Folders	105
Synchronizing E-mail	106
Setting Up Messaging Accounts	107
Mobile Business E-mail Using Exchange Server 2003	107
Internet E-mail	107
Creating a New POP3 or IMAP4 Account	107
Changing E-mail Download Options	109
Deleting an Account	110
Text Messaging	110
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)	110
Receiving Attachments	110
Receiving Meeting Requests	111
Creating or Changing a Signature	112
Using Messaging	113
Composing and Sending Messages	113
Replying to or Forwarding a Message	113
Adding an Attachment to a Message	113
Downloading Messages	114
Downloading Messages from a Server	114
Installing an Online Address Book	114
Java MIDlet Manager	116
JAVA Manager	117
Downloading MIDlets	118
Learning The Basics	119
Entering Owner Information	120
Using TodayPanel Lite	121
Viewing the Operating System Information	122
Changing the Regional Settings	123
Adjusting the Volume	124
Changing Power Management Settings	125
Dimming or Adjusting the Brightness of the Backlight	126
Installing and Removing Programs	127
Opening and Closing Programs	128
Customizing the HP iPAQ	129
Setting Alarms	130
Shortcut Menus	131
Showing the Clock in All Programs	132
Creating and Assigning a Category	133
Adjusting the Speed for Scrolling Through Items in a List	134
Calendar	135
Accessing Calendar	136
Changing the Display of the Work Week	137
Setting a Default Reminder for All New Appointments	138
Updating an Appointment	139
Canceling an Appointment	140
Contacts	141
Creating a Contact	142
Deleting a Contact	143
Changing Contact Information	144
Copying a Contact	145
Finding a Contact	146
Sending an E-mail Message to a Contact	147
Sending a Text Message to a Contact	148
Adding and Removing a Picture	149
Working with the Contact List	150
Entering Text	151
Entering Text	152
Entering Text using Block Recognizer	153
Entering Text Using the Keyboard	154
Entering Text using Letter Recognizer	155
Writing with Transcriber	156
Notes	157
Writing a Note	158
Converting a Handwritten Note to Typed Text	159
Creating a Copy of a Note	160
Expansion Cards	161
Using Expansion Cards	162
Installing an Expansion Card	163
Removing an Expansion Card	164
Viewing Content of an Expansion Card	165
Synchronizing	166
Copying (or Transferring) Files	167
Migrating Data from Palm Desktop to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0	168
Wireless Synchronization Cost Saving Tips	169
Tasks	170
Setting the Start and Due Dates for a Task	171
Showing Start and Due Dates in the Task List	172
Setting Options for Displaying Tasks on the Today Screen	173
Marking a Task as Completed	174
Product Specifications	175
System Specifications	176
Physical Specifications	179
Operating Environment	180
Microsoft Programs	181
Microsoft Programs	182
Internet Explorer Mobile	183
Windows Media Player	184
Windows Media Player 10 Mobile	184
Clearing the Now Playing List	184
Updating a Library	184
Word Mobile	185
Excel Mobile	186
PowerPoint Mobile	187
Regulatory Notices	188
Federal Communications Commission Notice	189
Modifications	189
Cables	189
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo—United States only	189
Canadian Notice	191
European Union Regulatory Notice	192
Battery Warning	193
Battery Recycling	194
Equipment Warning	195
Acoustics Notice	196
Airline Travel Notice	197
Medical Electronic Equipment	198
Wireless Notices	199
U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice	199
U.S. Regulatory Notice For 900/1800 GSM Frequency Bands	199
Health and Safety Information	199
Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice	199
Australian Wireless Notice	200
Singaporean Wireless Notice	200

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Improving a Slow GPS 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 connect to the GPS satellites without enabling the Quick

GPS Connection Utility, it may take a few minutes longer and even up to five minutes to locate the

satellites if you do not use this utility. Depending on your HP iPAQ model, the default settings on the

HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility can be set where the device cannot receive automatic updates

unless you enable the update feature.

To enable the HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility to receive automatic updates:

Tap

Start > Settings > Connections

tab

> Quick GPS Connection

icon.

In the

Settings

tab, tap the check boxes you want to enable.

●

Enable updates — Allows you to enable or completely disable the Quick GPS Connection

capability. If you disable this option, the HP iPAQ no longer receives updates and the GPS

start-up times take longer.

●

Initiate GPRS Connection for updates — Allows wireless updates to your device.

NOTE

Since the GPS update files are small, you should be able to download them

wirelessly with little impact to device performance. However, you need a wireless data

plan (e.g., GPRS or EDGE) before you can use this feature and GPRS connection

charges may apply. Check with your mobile phone service provider to see if additional

charges apply.

●

Show expiration reminders and warnings — Notifies you when your satellite location file is

out-of-date. If this setting is not enabled, notifications do not occur.

●

Show tray icon on Today screen — Displays the Quick GPS Connection icon. This icon notifies

you by its color if your satellite location file is up-to-date.

●

Blue icon

— Settings are up-to-date

●

Blue/Gray icon

— Settings expire in less than 50% of the remaining time

●

Gray icon

— Expired settings

NOTE

The Quick GPS Connection Utility icon turns gray

within a few days letting you know

when to update your satellite locations again. You can force a manual update by tapping the

Quick GPS Connection

icon

Start > Settings > Connections > Quick GPS Connection

> Download Now.

Chapter 4

Global Positioning System (GPS)

ENWW