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Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
H3900 Series
Reference Guide
Document Part Number: 278853-001
May 2002

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  • Page 1 Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series Reference Guide Document Part Number: 278853-001 May 2002...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statement accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Getting Acquainted What is in the Box? ......1–2 Top Panel........1–3 Front Panel.
  • Page 4 Contents Enter Information ......1–36 Change word suggestion options....1–36 Type with the On-screen Keyboard.
  • Page 5 Contents Work with Contacts ......2–34 Create a contact ......2–34 View a list of contacts .
  • Page 6 Contents Use Tasks ........3–12 Create a task.
  • Page 7 Contents Use the CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack ....... . 5–2 Install the card expansion pack .
  • Page 8 Contents A Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice..A–1 Modifications....... A–2 Cables .

  • Page 9: Getting Acquainted

    Getting Acquainted To use your Compaq iPAQ™ Pocket PC H3900 Series most effectively, start by learning how to: Register your iPAQ Pocket PC Charge your iPAQ Pocket PC Navigate through the interface Enter information Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and the clock, you need to recharge the battery regularly.

  • Page 10: What Is In The Box

    Getting Acquainted What is in the Box? Your iPAQ Pocket PC ships with: Extra stylus iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 series Protective cover pack Universal cradle for both USB and serial connections with tether AC adapter DC adapter plug 1–2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 11: Top Panel

    Getting Acquainted The package also includes: The Getting Started Guide Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD which contains: ❏ Microsoft® ActiveSync 3.5 software ❏ Add-on software and applications ❏ Detailed eBook guide, which you can copy to your iPAQ Pocket PC ❏...

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Getting Acquainted Front Panel Stylus: push to eject, push to lock Power Indicator: amber flash = charging; amber solid = charged; green = alarm Power Button Speaker: alarms, recordings Color Display Programmable Application Buttons 1-4 (left to right): default setting for button 1 is Calendar, button 2 is Contacts, button 3 is Inbox, button 4 is iPAQ Task Navigation Button: scroll through a list...

  • Page 13: Register Device

    Getting Acquainted Register Device You can receive the latest information on your iPAQ Pocket PC as well as special offers on iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and software by mailing the Register Now card included in the shipping box (North America units only). Know Your Charging Options Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain the clock and RAM, you need to recharge the battery regularly.
  • Page 14 Getting Acquainted 1. Plug the AC adapter of the universal cradle into an outlet. 2. Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal cradle and push firmly. ✎ The amber charge light blinks when your iPAQ Pocket PC is recharging the battery.

  • Page 15: Charge With The Ac Adapter

    12-volt power outlet. Ä 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 iPAQ Pocket PC.

  • Page 16: Adjust The Standby Setting

    Getting Acquainted 4. Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug. Adjust the standby setting You can preserve battery time by adjusting the standby setting. During standby, the unit turns off so very little power is being consumed. This helps to preserve programs and data stored in the RAM.
  • Page 17 Getting Acquainted 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings. 2. Tap System. 3. Tap the Power icon. Reference Guide 1–9...
  • Page 18 Getting Acquainted 4. Tap Standby. 5. Drag the pointer to adjust the standby period. ✎ A lower standby period setting increases the usable battery time. A higher standby period setting decreases the usable battery time and increases the standby power to help preserve programs and data in the RAM.

  • Page 19: Change The Backlight Settings

    Getting Acquainted Change the backlight settings You may want to change the backlight settings to conserve more battery power. 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings. 2. Tap System. 3. Tap Backlight. Reference Guide 1–11...

  • Page 20: Customize Settings

    Getting Acquainted 4. Select the backlight settings. Changing the Backlight Settings On the... Select when to use the... Battery Power tab Backlight on battery power. External Power tab Backlight on external power. Brightness tab Appropriate level of backlight. Slide the bar to the lowest level to conserve the most power.

  • Page 21: Realign The Screen

    Getting Acquainted Press an application button on the front panel to quickly turn on the screen and open your Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, or iTask, if you have not changed the default settings to the buttons. Realign the screen When you turn on the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through the alignment process.
  • Page 22 Getting Acquainted 4. Tap the Align Screen button. 5. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise when you tap the cross-hair object. 6. Tap OK. 1–14 Reference Guide...

  • Page 23: Open Applications

    Getting Acquainted Open applications Most applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC are only two taps away from any screen. Open any application on your iPAQ Pocket PC from the Start menu. Hint:Open an application by assigning it to an application button.

  • Page 24: Install Applications

    Getting Acquainted 4. Tap Running Programs. 5. Tap Stop All or select a particular application, then tap Stop. Install applications You can install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your: Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 iPAQ Pocket PC if the application file has a .cab extension iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer by copying an application file that has an .exe or .cef extension When installing applications, look for the correct version for the...

  • Page 25: Set The Time For Home

    Getting Acquainted Hint: Install important applications to the iPAQ File Store folder located in the File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Applications in iPAQ File Store are held in ROM and will not be lost if you perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery loses its charge.
  • Page 26 Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Clock. 4. Verify Home is selected or Tap Home. 5. Tap the time-zone down arrow, then select your home time zone. 6. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, then use the up and down arrows to adjust the time. ✎...

  • Page 27: Set The Time For A Location You Are Visiting

    Getting Acquainted 9. Tap Yes to save the time. Set the time for a location you are visiting Set the time for a location you are visiting. ✎ From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the time. 1.

  • Page 28: Set The Date

    Getting Acquainted 5. Tap the time-zone down arrow, then select the time zone you are visiting. 6. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, then use the up and down arrows to adjust the time. You can adjust the time by moving the hands of the clock with the stylus.

  • Page 29: Customize The Application Buttons

    Getting Acquainted 4. Tap the date down arrow. 5. Tap the left or right arrow to select a month and year. 6. Tap a day. 7. Tap OK. 8. Tap Yes to save the date. Customize the application buttons You can quickly open your Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, or iTask applications by pressing an application button on the front panel of your iPAQ Pocket PC.
  • Page 30 Getting Acquainted 3. Tap the button you want to change. 4. Tap the button-assignment down arrow. 5. Tap an application. 6. Tap OK. 1–22 Reference Guide...

  • Page 31: Use Ipaq Backup

    Getting Acquainted Use iPAQ Backup iPAQ Backup protects your data from hardware failures, loss of battery power, and accidental deletions. Using iPAQ Backup, you can: Back up and restore selected files, folders, and databases on your Pocket PC Copy the entire Pocket PC system state (for example, the registry, user and system databases, and data files) Schedule regular backup Back up files, registry and databases...
  • Page 32 Getting Acquainted 2. Tap iPAQBackup. 3. Select files, folders, or databases from the tree view. 1–24 Reference Guide...
  • Page 33 Getting Acquainted 4. Tap the ... button. 5. Enter a name and saving location for the back up data, then tap OK. 6. Tap Options... to set backup options. Reference Guide 1–25...
  • Page 34 Getting Acquainted 7. Select whether to: a. Compress and/or encrypt data b. Exclude files from the backup Selecting backup options If you select... Then... Compress Data The back up file will be smaller, but the process will take longer. Encrypt Data The backup file (*.sif) will be encrypted.

  • Page 35: Restore Back Up Files, Registry, And Databases

    Getting Acquainted 9. Tap the Backup... button. 10. Tap the Start button. Restore back up files, registry, and databases 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. Reference Guide 1–27...
  • Page 36 Getting Acquainted 2. Tap iPAQBackup. 3. Tap the Restore tab. 1–28 Reference Guide...
  • Page 37 Getting Acquainted 4. Tap the ... button in the File field. 5. Select a back up file. Reference Guide 1–29...
  • Page 38 Getting Acquainted 6. Select the data you want to restore from the tree view. 7. Tap Options... to set restore options. ✎ It is recommended that you shut down all active applications prior to restoring files. 8. Tap OK. 1–30 Reference Guide...

  • Page 39: Schedule A Backup

    Getting Acquainted 9. Tap the Restore button. 10. Tap the Start button. Schedule a backup You can schedule a backup to run at a certain time and date. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. Reference Guide 1–31...
  • Page 40 Getting Acquainted 2. Tap iPAQBackup. 3. Tap the Backup... tab. 4. Tap the Options button. 1–32 Reference Guide...
  • Page 41 Getting Acquainted 5. Tap the Schedule button. 6. Select Enable Scheduled Start Up. Reference Guide 1–33...

  • Page 42: Monitor The Battery

    Getting Acquainted 7. Select one of the Frequency radio buttons. Selecting a frequency for backup If you select... Then the backup will... Once Begin at a designated future time and date. Daily Occur at the same time each day. Weekly Occur on a scheduled day at a certain time each week.
  • Page 43 Getting Acquainted 2. Tap iPAQBackup. 3. Tap the Backup... tab. 4. Tap the Options button. Reference Guide 1–35...
  • Page 44 Getting Acquainted 5. Tap the Schedule button. 6. Select Enable Battery Monitor. 7. Select a Threshold(%) value. ✎ The Threshold(%) value must be between 90% and 10%. 8. Tap OK. 1–36 Reference Guide...

  • Page 45: Enter Information

    Getting Acquainted Enter Information You can enter letters, symbols, and numbers on the iPAQ Pocket PC screen by: Tapping the Keyboard Writing with the stylus and using the Letter Recognizer, Transcriber, or Block Recognizer to create text Drawing and writing with the stylus You can tap the keyboard or write with the Letter Recognizer, Transcriber, or Block Recognizer in any application.You can use the stylus to draw and write on the screen in the Notes application...
  • Page 46 Getting Acquainted 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings. 2. Tap Input. 1–38 Reference Guide...
  • Page 47 Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Word Completion. 4. Determine how many letters you want to type before a suggestion is made, then tap the down arrow associated with letters. Reference Guide 1–39...

  • Page 48: Type With The On-Screen Keyboard

    Getting Acquainted 5. Determine how many words you want suggested, then tap the down arrow associated with words. 6. Tap OK. Type with the On-screen Keyboard You can enter typed text directly on the screen by tapping letters, numbers, and symbols on the Keyboard. ✎...

  • Page 49: Write With The Stylus And The Letter Recognizer

    Getting Acquainted 2. Tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen. 3. Tap a letter, symbol, or number to enter information. 4. Tap OK. Write with the stylus and the Letter Recognizer You can write letters, numbers, and symbols on the screen using the stylus and the Letter Recognizer.
  • Page 50 Getting Acquainted 2. Tap Letter Recognizer. 3. Write a letter or symbol between the dashed line and baseline. a. Write a letter between the hatch marks labeled ABC to display in upper case. b. Write a letter between the hatch marks labeled abc to display in lower case.

  • Page 51: Write With The Stylus And The Transcriber

    Getting Acquainted Write with the stylus and the Transcriber You can write words, letters, numbers, and symbols anywhere on the screen using the stylus and Transcriber. 1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button. 2.

  • Page 52: Write With The Stylus And Block Recognizer

    Getting Acquainted Write with the stylus and Block Recognizer You can write letters, numbers, and symbols using the stylus and Block Recognizer. You create words and sentences by writing letters and numbers in specific areas. 1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button.

  • Page 53: Draw And Write On The Screen

    Getting Acquainted 4. What you write will be converted to text. Draw and write on the screen Use the stylus as a pen to draw and write on the screen in the Notes application or from the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks.
  • Page 54 Getting Acquainted 2. Tap New. Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks, then tap the Pen icon. 3. Draw and write on the screen. 4. Tap the Pen icon. 5. Tap OK. 1–46 Reference Guide...

  • Page 55: Convert Writing To Text

    Getting Acquainted Convert writing to text Convert your writing to text when you write with the pen in the Notes application or from the Notes tab in: Calendar Contacts Tasks 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes. Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks.

  • Page 56: View Images

    Getting Acquainted 4. Tap Recognize. ✎ To convert a particular word or phrase, highlight it before you tap Recognize. If you select more than one word and one is not recognized, all the other words will be converted. The unrecognized word will remain written. 5.

  • Page 57: Locate An Image

    Getting Acquainted Locate an image 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap iPAQ Image Viewer. Reference Guide 1–49...
  • Page 58 Getting Acquainted 3. Tap File, then Look In. 4. Select a file from the tree structure, then tap OK. 1–50 Reference Guide...

  • Page 59: View Image Information

    Getting Acquainted View image information You can view the image size and type, date taken and modified, color, and file size of an image. 1. Locate an image (see section “Locate an image”). 2. Tap image to select it. 3. Tap View, then Image Information. Reference Guide 1–51...

  • Page 60: Change The View

    Getting Acquainted Change the view Images are displayed in the thumbnail view by default. The iPAQ Image Viewer opens showing the images in the Thumbnail View. This is the default setting when opening images in the iPAQ Image Viewer. You can change the view to full screen by: Double clicking a thumbnail Tapping View, then Full Screen Tapping the View Full Screen icon...
  • Page 61 Getting Acquainted 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap iPAQ Image Viewer. Reference Guide 1–53...
  • Page 62 Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Show, then Set up Show..4. Select images for the show and modify any image settings. ✎ To change settings for all images in the show, click the Select All button. 5. Tap OK. 1–54 Reference Guide...

  • Page 63: Save A Slide Show

    Getting Acquainted Save a slide show You can save the show settings and use them again. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap iPAQ Image Viewer. 3. Create slide show (see section “Create a slide show”). Reference Guide 1–55...
  • Page 64 Getting Acquainted 4. Tap File, then Save Show Settings or Save Show Settings As. 5. Enter the name and location where you want to save the settings. 6. Tap OK. 1–56 Reference Guide...

  • Page 65: Open A Slide Show

    Getting Acquainted Open a slide show You can open a saved show settings. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap iPAQ Image Viewer. Reference Guide 1–57...
  • Page 66 Getting Acquainted 3. Tap File, then Open Show Settings... 4. Select the show setting. 1–58 Reference Guide...

  • Page 67: Sort Image Files

    Getting Acquainted Sort image files You can sort images in the show. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap iPAQ Image Viewer. Reference Guide 1–59...
  • Page 68 Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Edit, then Sort Images. 4. Select sort order. You can sort by ascending or descending name, type, size, or date. 1–60 Reference Guide...

  • Page 69: View Slide Show

    Getting Acquainted View slide show 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap iPAQ Image Viewer. 3. Create (see section “Create a slide show”) or open existing slide show (see section “Open a slide show”). Reference Guide 1–61...
  • Page 70 Getting Acquainted 4. Tap Show, then View Show. 5. Select how to advance the images in the show. You can select to manually advance, automatically advance, or use a loop. 1–62 Reference Guide...

  • Page 71: Communicating

    Communicating Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series lets you communicate in many ways: Connect to a computer Connect to the Internet or your network Communicate with other devices Create and organize contacts Use the e-mail Inbox Record messages with the microphone...

  • Page 72: Sync With Computer

    If you named your Pocket PC, PC1, when you created your partnership, then the synchronized folder is named “PC1.” When you synchronize, the files move to your iPAQ Pocket PC. 1. Insert the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD into your computer. 2–2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 73: Use The Serial Infrared (Ir) Connection

    Communicating 2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation. The information you selected will automatically synchronize when your installation is complete. Use the serial infrared (IR) connection After setting up a connection with a USB or serial cable and a cradle, synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer using an infrared connection if you have an infrared port or an infrared USB adapter installed on your computer.
  • Page 74 Communicating 4. From the Start menu, tap ActiveSync. 5. Tap Tools. 6. Tap Connect via IR. 2–4 Reference Guide...
  • Page 75 Communicating 7. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From the Start menu, click Programs, then click Microsoft ActiveSync. 8. From the File menu, select Connection Settings. Reference Guide 2–5...

  • Page 76: Change Synchronization Settings

    Communicating 9. Click “Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port.” 10. Click the down arrow and choose Infrared Port (IR). 11. Align the IR ports to establish a connection. 12. Move the devices away from each other to disconnect. Change synchronization settings You can change your synchronization settings for Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 to:...
  • Page 77 Communicating Select the files and information you do not want to synchronize with your computer (for example, e-mail attachments) Determine how conflicts between information on your iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are handled 1. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From the Start menu, click Programs, then click Microsoft ActiveSync.
  • Page 78 Communicating c. On the Rules tab, determine how conflicts between information on your iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are handled. 3. From the File menu, click Connection Settings. Select the type of connection that will be allowed between the iPAQ Pocket PC and computer.

  • Page 79: Move Files

    Communicating Move files If you have not selected to synchronize files, move files to and from your computer using Explore in ActiveSync 3.5 and Windows Explorer. Hint: You should move important information to the iPAQ File Store folder located in the File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC.

  • Page 80: Back Up/Restore Using Active Sync 3.5

    Communicating 3. Double-click to open your synchronized Pocket PC. 4. Right-click the Start menu, then select Explore. 5. Drag and drop your files between your Pocket PC and Windows Explorer. ActiveSync 3.5 converts the files, so that they can be used by the Pocket Office applications if necessary.
  • Page 81 Communicating ✎ Close all applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC before restoring your information. 1. Make sure your iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to your computer. 2. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From the Start menu, click Programs, then click Microsoft ActiveSync.

  • Page 82: Connect To The Internet Or Your Network

    Communicating 4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, then select your options. 5. Click Backup Now or Restore Now. Connect to the Internet or your Network To send and receive e-mail with Inbox and view Web sites with Pocket Internet Explorer, you must set up a remote connection using a modem card or an Ethernet/LAN card.
  • Page 83 Communicating 1. Insert your modem card into your Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack, Expansion Pack Plus, or CompactFlash (CF) Card Expansion Pack. a. Most of the popular modem card drivers are included on your iPAQ Pocket PC, so your modem card should be recognized.
  • Page 84 Communicating 5. Make sure Internet Settings is selected. 6. Tap Modify. 7. Tap New. 8. Enter a name for the connection, select the modem type, then select the correct baud rate for that modem. 9. If you need to enter the TCP/IP settings, tap Advanced, then tap TCP/IP.
  • Page 85 Communicating 10. Select “Use specific IP address.” 11. Enter your IP address. 12. Tap OK. 13. Tap Next. Reference Guide 2–15...
  • Page 86 Communicating 14. Enter the phone number for your Internet Service Provider, then tap Next. 15. Tap Finish to set up the modem connection. 2–16 Reference Guide...

  • Page 87: Use An Ethernet/Lan Card

    Communicating 16. Tap OK to return to the Connections window. 17. Tap OK to return to Settings. Use an Ethernet/LAN card To connect to the Internet or to your network using an Ethernet/LAN card, you need: A computer with an Ethernet card A computer set up for TCP/IP and a client for Microsoft Networks Reference Guide...
  • Page 88 Communicating An Ethernet hub or a crossover cable to plug in your iPAQ Pocket PC A Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack or a CompactFlash (CF) Card Expansion Pack 1. Insert your Ethernet/LAN card into your iPAQ Pocket PC. If your Ethernet/LAN card is not recognized, follow your Ethernet card manufacturer’s instructions to install the Ethernet card driver.
  • Page 89 Communicating b. Tap the Connections tab, then tap Network Adapters. c. Tap the name of your Ethernet driver, then tap the Properties button. Reference Guide 2–19...

  • Page 90: Synchronize Links

    Communicating d. Tap the Name Servers tab. e. Enter the server information. Tap OK to save the server information. g. Tap OK to save the network settings. h. Tap OK to return to the Connections screen. Synchronize links You can synchronize links to Web sites from your Favorites list on your computer to view them offline with Pocket Internet Explorer.

  • Page 91: Enter An Internet Address (Url)

    Communicating 2. Click Internet Explorer. 3. Click Favorites to see the list of links to your favorite Web sites. 4. To save a Web site link to Mobile Favorites, open the Web site, then click Create Mobile Favorite. If you have selected Favorite as information to be synchronized and you are connected, ActiveSync 3.5 begins synchronizing with your iPAQ Pocket PC once you add a link to Mobile Favorites.

  • Page 92: Select From A Favorites List

    Communicating 2. Tap View, then Address Bar. 3. Enter the address (URL) in the Address bar. 4. Tap the Go icon. Select from a favorites list With Pocket Internet Explorer and a connection to the Internet, you can view Web sites on your iPAQ Pocket PC by selecting a Web site from your Favorites list.

  • Page 93: Use The Universal Remote

    Communicating 1. From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer. 2. Tap the Favorites icon and the Web site you want to view. Use the Universal Remote With the Universal Remote, you can: Control and operate infrared supported office, entertainment, and home automation equipment Set up favorite channels Share the remote with others Create unique personal settings...

  • Page 94: Add A Device

    Communicating Add a device You can set up your univeral remote to control up to 12 devices in a room. The universal remote comes pre-programmed with codes for thousands of infrared supported devices. You can download other codes from the Nevo web site. 1.
  • Page 95 Communicating 4. Tap Next. 5. Select your device from the Device list, then tap Next. Reference Guide 2–25...
  • Page 96 Communicating 6. Select the setup method. It is recommended to search for your device by manufacturer’s brand name. 7. Tap Next. 8. Select your device from the Selection list. 2–26 Reference Guide...
  • Page 97 Communicating 9. Tap the test icon to test whether you can power on and off your device. If not, try another code and repeat step 9. 10. Tap Next. 11. Enter a name for the device, then tap Next. Reference Guide 2–27...

  • Page 98: Turn On A Device

    Communicating 12. Select an icon for your device. The universal remote automatically assigns an icon to your device, but you can change it. 13. Tap Next to view your device on the wheel. Turn on a device 1. From the Start menu, select Nevo. You can choose Start, Programs, then Nevo.
  • Page 99 Communicating 2. Click a device on the wheel to position it at the top of the wheel. 3. Tap the Power button. Reference Guide 2–29...

  • Page 100: Add Activities

    Communicating Add activities You can customize the keys on devices to switch activities. 1. Tap the Activity icon. 2. Click Next. 2–30 Reference Guide...
  • Page 101 Communicating 3. Click Next. 4. Record the keystrokes for commanding multiple operations into one activity. 5. Tap the Customize icon and select Finish Wizard. Reference Guide 2–31...
  • Page 102 Communicating 6. Assign a name to the activity, then click Next. 7. Assign an icon to the activity. Activities are designated in gold on the wheel. 2–32 Reference Guide...

  • Page 103: Use The Configuration Icons

    Communicating 8. Click Next. 9. Notice the activity on the wheel. Use the configuration icons You can use the configuration icons to customize, select user menus, or select rooms. The configuration icons are located at the bottom of the main Nevo screen. To customize the home, screens, or favorites, tap the customize icon.

  • Page 104: Work With Contacts

    Communicating Work with Contacts You can enter and view information about friends, family members, or business associates in the Contacts application. You can: Create a contact View and edit a contact Categorize your contacts Delete a contact ✎ Press the Contact application button to navigate quickly to Contacts.
  • Page 105 Communicating 2. Tap New to create a new contact. 3. Tap any item and enter information. Scroll down to see more fields. 4. Tap the down arrow next to any item and enter additional details about the item. Reference Guide 2–35...
  • Page 106 Communicating a. For example, tap the Name down arrow to enter the contact’s title, first, middle, and last name, and suffix. b. Tap anywhere outside the box to stop entering details. 5. Tap OK to save the contact information and return to the list of contacts.

  • Page 107: View A List Of Contacts

    Communicating View a list of contacts 1. From the Start menu, tap Contacts to display a list of your contacts from the last category selected. 2. Tap the down arrow next to the category name to see the list of categories. 3.

  • Page 108: Edit Contact Information

    Communicating 4. Tap a contact’s name. Edit contact information 1. Tap a contact’s name. 2–38 Reference Guide...

  • Page 109: Categorize Contacts

    Communicating 2. Tap Edit to see the contact information. 3. Edit the contact information. 4. Tap OK to save the contact information and return to the list of contacts. Categorize contacts You can use categories to filter your list of contacts. This helps you view and edit your contact information.
  • Page 110 Communicating 2. Tap a contact’s name. 3. Tap Edit to see the contact information. 2–40 Reference Guide...
  • Page 111 Communicating 4. Tap the Categories field to see a list of available categories. You may have to scroll down to see the Categories field. 5. Tap the Add/Delete tab to create a category. Reference Guide 2–41...
  • Page 112 Communicating 6. Enter the name of the new category, then tap Add. 7. Tap OK to place your contact in the category. 8. Tap the Categories field again to place your contact in additional categories. 2–42 Reference Guide...

  • Page 113: Delete Contacts

    Communicating 9. Tap additional category names to select them, then tap OK to list the categories you selected in the Categories field. 10. Tap OK to save the category information and return to the list of contacts. Delete contacts Ä CAUTION: If you delete a contact on your iPAQ Pocket PC and synchronize Contacts with your computer, you also delete the contact in Outlook on your computer.
  • Page 114 Communicating 2. Tap the down arrow next to the category name to see a list of categories. 3. Tap a category name to see a list of contacts placed in that category. 2–44 Reference Guide...
  • Page 115 Communicating 4. Tap and hold a contact’s name to see a popup menu. 5. Tap Delete Contact to remove the contact from the list. 6. Tap Yes to delete the contact permanently. Reference Guide 2–45...

  • Page 116: Use The Inbox

    Communicating Use the Inbox Send and receive e-mail by synchronizing your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 or connecting to the Internet or your network through an e-mail service. Use the ActiveSync 3.5 to send and receive e-mail through ActiveSync 3.5.
  • Page 117 Communicating 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap Services. Reference Guide 2–47...

  • Page 118: Create/Send E-Mail

    Communicating 3. Tap New Service. 4. Enter e-mail address information in the next five screens, then tap Next when finished with each one. Tap the “question mark” icon for help on each screen. Create/send e-mail You can create e-mail from the Inbox or Today screen. If you want to create and send e-mail through an e-mail service, tap Services in the Inbox, then select the e-mail service you want to use.
  • Page 119 Communicating Use the ActiveSync 3.5 folder to send and receive e-mail through ActiveSync 3.5. You see the name of the folder you are using at the bottom of the screen. If you are using an e-mail service, use that folder to send and receive e-mail. 1.
  • Page 120 Communicating 3. Tap Send to place the e-mail in the Outbox. The e-mail is sent when you synchronize or it is sent automatically if you are connected to the Internet or your network through an e-mail service. 4. If you do not want to send your e-mail yet, tap OK to leave your e-mail in the Drafts folder.

  • Page 121: Add An Attachment

    Communicating Add an attachment 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap New to write a new e-mail. Reference Guide 2–51...
  • Page 122 Communicating 3. Tap Edit. 4. Tap Add Attachment to see all folders in My Documents. 5. Tap the file you want to attach. 2–52 Reference Guide...

  • Page 123: Receive E-Mail

    Communicating See the file name you selected below the body of the e-mail. Receive e-mail Receive e-mail by synchronizing your iPAQ Pocket PC Inbox with your computer using ActiveSync 3.5 or connecting to the Internet or your network through an e-mail service. Use the ActiveSync folder to send and receive e-mail through ActiveSync 3.5.
  • Page 124 Communicating 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap Services. 3. Tap the e-mail service you want to use. 4. If you have not set up an e-mail service, synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer. a. From the Start menu, click Programs then click ActiveSync.

  • Page 125: Open E-Mail

    Communicating Open e-mail 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap the down arrow next to Inbox to see a list of your folders. Reference Guide 2–55...
  • Page 126 Communicating 3. Tap the folder where you have saved the e-mail. 4. Tap the e-mail to open it. 2–56 Reference Guide...

  • Page 127: Delete E-Mail

    Communicating Delete e-mail When you delete e-mail, it is placed in the Deleted Items folder, but the e-mail is not permanently deleted until you tap Empty Deleted Items from the Tools menu. 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap the folder where you have saved the e-mail. Reference Guide 2–57...
  • Page 128 Communicating 3. Tap and hold the e-mail you want to delete. 4. Tap Delete to move the e-mail to the Deleted Items folder. 2–58 Reference Guide...

  • Page 129: Move E-Mail

    Communicating 5. Tap Tools, then Empty Deleted Items to permanently delete the e-mail. Move e-mail 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. Reference Guide 2–59...
  • Page 130 Communicating 2. Tap the folder where you have saved the e-mail. 3. Tap and hold the e-mail you want to move. 2–60 Reference Guide...
  • Page 131 Communicating 4. Tap Move To. 5. Tap the folder where you want to move the e-mail to. 6. Tap OK to move the e-mail. Reference Guide 2–61...

  • Page 132: Open Folder

    Communicating Open folder If you are using ActiveSync 3.5, open the default folders or open your personal folders that you have synchronized from Outlook on your computer with the Inbox on your iPAQ Pocket PC. If you are using an e-mail service, open the default folders or open any folder that you have created.

  • Page 133: Manage Folders

    Communicating 3. Tap a folder to see the e-mail in that folder. Manage folders You can use folders to organize your e-mail if you are using an e-mail service. You can create additional folders that you can rename or delete. If you are using ActiveSync 3.5, you cannot create additional folders in the Inbox.
  • Page 134 Communicating 2. Tap Services. 3. Tap the e-mail service you want to use. 2–64 Reference Guide...
  • Page 135 Communicating 4. Tap Tools. 5. Tap Manage Folders. Reference Guide 2–65...
  • Page 136 Communicating 6. Tap New to create a new folder. 7. Tap Rename to rename a folder. 8. Tap Remove Folder to delete a folder you created. 2–66 Reference Guide...

  • Page 137: Record Voice

    Communicating 9. Tap Yes to permanently delete the folder. Record Voice You can record your voice or any other sound as a note within the Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Tasks applications. In the Notes application, you can create stand-alone recordings, which are stored as separate .wav files in File Explorer.
  • Page 138 Communicating 2. Tap the cassette tape icon to see the recording controls. 3. Tap the Record icon to start recording. 4. Position the microphone to record your voice or other sound. 5. Tap the Stop icon to finish recording. You will see the Speaker icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 139: Listen To A Recording

    Communicating Listen to a recording 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes. 2. Tap the Note icon. Reference Guide 2–69...

  • Page 140: Take Notes

    Communicating 3. Tap the Speaker icon to listen to a recording. Take Notes You can take notes in the Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Tasks applications. You can type, write, or draw in your note. In the Notes application, you can create a blank note or a note based on a template.

  • Page 141: Create A Note

    Communicating Create a note 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes. 2. Tap New. Reference Guide 2–71...
  • Page 142 Communicating 3. Tap anywhere and enter your note. 4. Tap OK to save your note and place it in the list of notes. 2–72 Reference Guide...

  • Page 143: Scheduling

    Scheduling Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series helps you keep track of your schedule in many ways. You can: See information at a glance on the Today screen Set appointments and create reminders with the Calendar Create a task list...

  • Page 144: Change Information

    Scheduling Tasks Word documents 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2. Tap New. 3. Tap an option to create a new item. 4. Tap OK when finished creating new item. Change information From the Today screen, you can change: Owner information Upcoming appointments Unread and unsent messages...

  • Page 145: Change Settings

    Scheduling For more information on changing these items, see the appropriate instructions for each task in this guide. For example, to create a new appointment, see the “Schedule appointments” later in this guide. 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2.
  • Page 146 Scheduling 3. Select “Use this picture as the background” check box. 4. Tap Browse to select a picture from File Explorer. 5. Tap the Items tab to select or reorder the information on the Today screen. 6. Tap an item to highlight it. 7.

  • Page 147: Use The Calendar

    Scheduling 8. Tap the down arrow associated with “Display Today screen if device is not used for...hours” check box to determine how many hours must pass before the Today screen displays. 9. Tap OK. Use the Calendar You can use the Calendar to schedule appointments and set reminders.

  • Page 148: Change The Calendar View

    Scheduling Change the calendar view By default, the Calendar first appears in the Agenda view, which provides the most detail about your appointment. You can also view your calendar by: Week Month Year 1. From the Start menu, tap Calendar. 2.

  • Page 149: Schedule Appointments

    Scheduling Note Location Attendees Private You can determine whether to send meeting requests through ActiveSync 3.5 or an e-mail service. 1. From the Start menu, tap Calendar. 2. Tap Tools. 3. Tap Options. 4. Select the calendar options. 5. Tap OK. Schedule appointments You should keep the amount of information in your appointments small to conserve memory.

  • Page 150: Create Reminders

    Scheduling 3. Enter a subject or select from the Subject drop-down list. 4. Tap any item to enter additional information. 5. Tap OK to schedule the appointment. Create reminders You can create a reminder when you are scheduling an appointment or you can do it at a later date.

  • Page 151: Delete Appointments

    Scheduling 4. Tap the second Reminder field to select the time interval between reminders.The default is 15 minutes. Delete appointments 1. From the Start menu, tap Calendar. 2. Tap an appointment. 3. Tap Tools. 4. Tap Delete Appointment. Categorize appointments You can use categories to filter the appointments in your calendar.
  • Page 152 Scheduling 6. Enter the name of the new category. 7. Tap Add. 8. Tap OK to place your appointment in the category. 9. Tap the Categories field to place your appointment in more categories. 10. Tap additional category names to select them. 11.

  • Page 153: Request Meetings

    Scheduling Request meetings You can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request through ActiveSync 3.5 or an e-mail service. ✎ You must enter contacts with e-mail addresses in the Contacts application and set up the Inbox application to send and receive e-mail before you can send a meeting request.

  • Page 154: Use Tasks

    Scheduling 11. Tap OK to schedule the meeting. 12. Tap Yes to inform attendees about the meeting. Use Tasks You use Tasks to: Create new tasks Set a reminder for a task Delete a task Sort your task list by category, status, priority, subject, start date, and due date Create a task You can create a task from the Today screen.

  • Page 155: Create A Task Quickly

    Scheduling 3. Enter a subject or select from the Subject drop-down list. 4. Tap any item to enter additional information. 5. Tap Due to add a due date for the task. 6. Tap Reminder, then select “Remind me.” 7. Tap the date to select when you want to be reminded. 8.

  • Page 156: Delete A Task

    Scheduling 2. Tap Tools. 3. Tap Entry Bar. 4. Enter the subject. 5. Set a priority: a. For high priority, tap the exclamation point. b. For low priority tap the down arrow icon. c. For normal priority, do not tap an icon. 6.

  • Page 157: Sort Tasks

    Scheduling Sort tasks 1. From the Start menu, tap Tasks. 2. Tap the down arrow at the top left of the screen to sort the task list by category. 3. Select a category. 4. Tap the down arrow at the top right of the screen to sort the task list by status, priority, subject, start date, or due date.

  • Page 158: Change Appearance Of Tasks

    Scheduling 5. Select a sort option. Change appearance of tasks You can change the appearance of Tasks to use a large font, show the start and end dates, and set reminders for new items. 1. From the Start menu, tap Tasks. 2.

  • Page 159: Using Software

    Using Software You can use the applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series to: Open or create Word documents Open or create Excel workbooks Read eBooks with Microsoft Reader Use Pocket Word You can create new Word documents from your iPAQ Pocket PC or synchronize existing Word documents from your computer to your iPAQ Pocket PC.

  • Page 160: Open A Word Document

    Using Software Pocket Word does not support: Columns Numbered lists Headers and footers Footnotes Style sheets Open a Word document Using ActiveSync 3.5, you can move existing Word documents to your iPAQ Pocket PC, convert them automatically to the Pocket Word format, and open them. Pocket Word recognizes and displays documents in one folder below My Documents.
  • Page 161 Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Word. 3. Tap a document to open it. Reference Guide 4–3...

  • Page 162: Create

    Using Software Create You can create a new document from the Today screen. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap Pocket Word. 4–4 Reference Guide...
  • Page 163 Using Software 3. Tap New to create a new document. 4. Tap View, then tap Toolbar to format text. 5. Tap OK to close and save the document. The document is automatically saved as a Pocket Word Document with the first few words of your text as its name. You may want to rename it.

  • Page 164: Change The Pocket Word Options

    Using Software Hint: You should save important documents in the iPAQ File Store folder located in the File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Documents in the iPAQ File Store are held in ROM and will not be lost if you perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery loses its charge.
  • Page 165 Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Word. 3. Tap Tools. 4. Tap Options. Reference Guide 4–7...
  • Page 166 Using Software 5. Tap the Default template down arrow to select a default template. 6. Tap the Save to down arrow to store documents in main memory or on a memory card. 4–8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 167: Find More Help For Pocket Word

    Using Software 7. Tap the Display in list view down arrow to select which types of documents to display in the list view. 8. Tap OK to save the options. Find more help for Pocket Word 1. From the Start menu, tap Help. Reference Guide 4–9...

  • Page 168: Use Pocket Excel

    Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Word. Use Pocket Excel You can create Excel workbooks from your iPAQ Pocket PC or synchronize existing Excel workbooks from your computer to your iPAQ Pocket PC. ActiveSync 3.5 converts Excel workbooks into the Pocket Excel format and changes the .xls extension to a .pxl extension.

  • Page 169: Open

    Using Software Vertical alignment Text boxes Embedded OLE objects Hyperlinks Open Ä CAUTION: Pocket Excel only recognizes and displays documents in one folder below My Documents. For example, if you created another folder in the Personal folder in My Documents, the documents in that folder will not be shown.

  • Page 170: Create A Workbook

    Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Excel. 3. Tap a workbook to open. Create a Workbook You can create a new workbook from the Today screen. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 4–12 Reference Guide...
  • Page 171 Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Excel. 3. Tap New to create a new workbook. 4. Tap OK to close and save the workbook. The workbook is automatically saved as a Pocket Excel workbook named Book1. Depending on how many workbooks you have created since opening Pocket Excel, you may want to rename it.

  • Page 172: Options

    Using Software Hint: You should save important workbooks in the iPAQ File Store folder located in File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Workbooks in the iPAQ File Store are held in ROM and will not be lost if you perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery loses its charge.
  • Page 173 Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Excel. 3. Tap Tools. 4. Tap Options. Reference Guide 4–15...
  • Page 174 Using Software 5. Tap the Template for new workbook down arrow to select a template. 6. Tap the Save new workbooks to down arrow to store workbooks in main memory or on a memory card. 4–16 Reference Guide...

  • Page 175: Help

    Using Software 7. Tap the Files to display in list view down arrow to select which workbooks are displayed in the list view. 8. Tap OK to save the options. Help 1. From the Start menu, tap Help. Reference Guide 4–17...

  • Page 176: Use Microsoft Reader

    Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Excel. Use Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read and listen to eBooks. You may need to activate Microsoft Reader before you can copy protected eBooks from the Internet. To activate your reader, you must have a Hotmail, MSN, or Passport account.

  • Page 177: Copy

    Using Software Copy You can copy eBooks from any eBook retailer to your iPAQ Pocket PC. 1. Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. 2. Go to any eBook retailer’s Web site and follow the directions for downloading or installing files to your iPAQ Pocket PC. Hint: You should copy important eBooks to the iPAQ File Store folder located in File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
  • Page 178 Using Software 2. Tap Microsoft Reader. 3. Tap and hold the title of your eBook. 4–20 Reference Guide...
  • Page 179 Using Software 4. Tap Delete. 5. Tap Yes. Reference Guide 4–21...

  • Page 180: Read An Ebook

    Using Software Read an eBook Read your eBook from start to finish or select specific topics. If you close your eBook and later want to open it, your ebook will open on the last page you read. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2.

  • Page 181: Listen To An Ebook

    Using Software 3. Tap the title of your eBook. 4. Tap the page number or left and right arrows to move backward and forward in the book. Hint: To jump to a topic, tap a link. Links can occur throughout the text or table of contents. To return from a link, tap the title of the eBook, then tap Return.

  • Page 182: Annotate Your Ebook

    Using Software 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap Microsoft Reader. 3. Tap the title. 4. Tap Play to listen to the book. 5. Tap Stop to quit listening to the book. Annotate your eBook Annotate your eBook text by: Creating Bookmarks Highlighting Words Or Phrases 4–24...
  • Page 183 Using Software Attaching Notes Creating drawings 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap Microsoft Reader. Reference Guide 4–25...
  • Page 184 Using Software 3. Tap the title. 4. Highlight and hold the text where you want to create a bookmark, highlight, attach a note, or create a drawing. 5. Tap Add Bookmark, Add Highlight, Add Text Note, or Add Drawing from the pop-up menu. 4–26 Reference Guide...

  • Page 185: Change The Microsoft Reader Options

    Using Software Change the Microsoft Reader options Customize Microsoft Reader to meet your individual needs. Choose to see visual guides, allow annotations (bookmarks, text notes, drawings, or highlights), or adjust the size of the font. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2.
  • Page 186 Using Software 3. Tap Settings. 4. Tap the Visual Guides option. 5. Tap Page 1. 6. Select the Annotations options. 7. Tap Page 2. 4–28 Reference Guide...
  • Page 187 Using Software 8. Tap and drag the cursor along the ruler to adjust the font size. 9. Tap Library to return to the list of eBooks. Reference Guide 4–29...

  • Page 189: Expansion Packs

    Expansion Packs If you would like to increase the storage and connectivity of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series, use the optional: Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack Expansion Pack Plus For more information go to Compaq web site (www.compaq.com) or see the Accessories Information brochure.

  • Page 190: Install The Expansion Pack

    The iPAQ Pocket PC automatically recognizes the expansion pack. Find information You can locate information about the Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Packs at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/expansion_packs.shtml Use the CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack You can use the optional CompactFlash (CF) Card Expansion Pack to:...

  • Page 191: Install The Card Expansion Pack

    2. Push firmly to attach the iPAQ Pocket PC connector to the expansion pack. The iPAQ Pocket PC automatically recognizes the expansion pack. Find information You can locate information about the CF Card Expansion Packs at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/expansion_packs.html Reference Guide 5–3...

  • Page 193: Expansion Cards

    Expansion Cards Use cards if you would like to expand the memory and connectivity of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series. You can: View the content of memory cards Use the optional 802.11 card to connect wirelessly Use an optional modem card to connect to the Internet or...

  • Page 194: View The Content Of Memory Cards

    Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Packs and CF Card Expansion Packs. To see a list of the compatible PC cards, go to: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/pccardlist.shtml View the Content of Memory Cards View the files that are located on your optional CompactFlash or Secure Digital cards using File Explorer.

  • Page 195: Use The Optional 802.11 Card For Wireless Connection

    Expansion Cards 3. Tap the Storage Card icon to see a list of files and folders. Use the Optional 802.11 Card for Wireless Connection Use the optional 802.11 card to connect wirelessly to the Internet or to a network with your iPAQ Pocket PC. Install the 802.11 card 1.

  • Page 196: Remove The 802.11 Card

    3. Pull the 802.11 card from the expansion pack. Find information You can locate information about 802.11 cards at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/pccardlist.shtml Use the Optional Modem Card Use an optional modem card to connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to the Internet or a network, but you must connect with a cable rather than through a wireless connection.

  • Page 197: Remove The Modem Card

    3. Pull the modem card from the expansion pack and cable. Find information about modem cards You can locate information about modem cards at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/pccardlist.shtml Use Optional CompactFlash Card You can use an optional CompactFlash (CF) card to: Create a LAN connection with a CompactFlash LAN card.

  • Page 198: Install The Cf Card

    1. Close all applications using the CompactFlash (CF) card. 2. Pull the CF card from the expansion pack. Find information You can locate information about CF cards at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/cfcardlist.shtml Use Optional Secure Digital Memory Card Introduction You can use an optional Secure Digital (SD) memory card to increase the memory capacity of your iPAQ Pocket PC.

  • Page 199: Install The Sd Card

    1. Close all applications and files using the Secure Digital (SD) memory card. 2. Push down on the SD memory card. 3. Pull the SD memory card from the slot. Find information You can locate information about SD memory cards at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/cfcardlist.shtml Reference Guide 6–7...

  • Page 201: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following suggestions to troubleshoot problems with Compaq iPAQ H3900 Pocket PC. The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I cannot see Make sure the screen is on. anything on the Make sure the iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the AC screen.
  • Page 202 Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I connected my Remove the USB or serial cable from your computer. iPAQ Pocket PC If you have Windows 98, 2000, or NT 4.0, uninstall the USB before installing or the serial device record. Microsoft Install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5.
  • Page 203 Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I cannot Make sure you have a compatible Ethernet/LAN card. connect to a Make sure you have a DHCP server. network. Make sure you have added the necessary server information. Make sure the network is not busy.
  • Page 204 Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I cannot find the Pocket Word and Excel only recognize and display document or documents in one folder below My Documents. For workbook I example, if you created another folder in the Personal folder saved.
  • Page 205 Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... My range Check your transmission power. seems to be degraded in certain groups. Other devices Try to move closer to the device. cannot find my Make sure the radio is turned on. device.
  • Page 206 Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I cannot delete This action cannot be performed. The “All Devices” group the “All cannot be renamed or deleted. Devices” group. I cannot get my Make sure you have firmly pushed the iPAQ Pocket PC into iPAQ Pocket PC the expansion pack.

  • Page 207: A Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 208: Modifications

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the Reference authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

  • Page 209: Canadian Notice

    Regulatory Notices Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European...

  • Page 210: Battery Warning

    To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Replacement should only be done by a Compaq authorized service provider using the Compaq spare part for this computer.
  • Page 211 Regulatory Notices Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

  • Page 213: B Hardware Specifications

    Hardware Specifications System Specifications Specifications System Feature Compaq iPAQ H3900 Series Processor PXA250 Memory 32 MB SDRAM or greater Display Transflective color TFT, 240 x 320 pixels, 64K-color support, .24-dot pitch LED Backlight Multi-level brightness adjustment, light sensor for automatic adjustment of brightness level Audio Speaker, 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack...

  • Page 214: Physical Specifications

    Hardware Specifications Physical Specifications Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Metric Length 5.28 in 134.0 mm Width 3.30 - 3.03 in pering 84.0 - 77.0 mm tapering Depth 0.63 in 15.9 mm Weight 6.49 oz 184 g Operating Environment Environment Metric...

  • Page 215: C Routine Care And Battery Guidelines

    Routine Care and Battery Guidelines Routine Care To keep your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series in good condition and working properly, follow these guidelines: Keep your iPAQ Pocket PC away from excessive moisture and temperature extremes. Do not expose your iPAQ Pocket PC to liquids or precipitation.

  • Page 216: Battery Guidelines

    Routine Care and Battery Guidelines Battery Guidelines Because of the type of battery used in your iPAQ Pocket PC, follow local regulations regarding the safe disposal of your iPAQ Pocket PC. Your vendor can advise you on local regulations, and/or the existence of any battery disposal programs in operation.
  • Page 217 Index 802.11 memory card 6–3 Calendar 3–5 cards AC adapter 1–7 installing 6–4 6–6 6–7 ActiveSync cards, installing 6–3 back up Pocket PC 2–10 charging the Pocket PC 1–7 connect to computer 2–1 CompactFlash (CF) Card restore Pocket PC memory Expansion Pack 5–2 2–10 CompactFlash (CF) Cards 6–5...
  • Page 218 Index date files, move to, from computer set 1–19 2–9 delete folders 2–62 2–63 eBook 4–19 draw on screen 1–44 help Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Word 4–9 Pack 5–1 Inbox 2–46 eBook infrared connection annotate 4–24 connect computer 2–1 copy 4–19 install delete 4–19 802.11 memory card 6–3...
  • Page 219 Index synchronization, change settings 2–6 network, connect 2–12 synchronize notes Excel workbooks 4–10 write 2–70 links to Web sites 2–20 with your computer 2–2 onscreen keyboard 1–39 Word documents 4–1 options, change Microsoft Reader 4–27 tasks 3–12 Word 4–6 time word suggestions 1–36 set for home 1–16 set for visiting location...

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