HP iPAQ h6310 User Manual

HP iPAQ h6310 User Manual

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HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series
Document Part Number: 353283-001
June 2004

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series Document Part Number: 353283-001 June 2004...
  • Page 2 The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC Using the Stylus ....... . 1–4 Setting the Date and Time .
  • Page 4 Inserting a SIM Card ......4–2 Activating Your Phone Service ....4–3 User’s Guide www.hp.com Contents...
  • Page 5 Turning the Phone On and Off..... 4–8 HP Profiles ........4–9 Setting a Profile .
  • Page 6 Automatically Connecting to a Network ..7–5 Manually Entering New Network Settings ..7–5 Searching for Networks to Access....7–7 www.hp.com User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Connecting to Other Devices ..... 8–14 Identifying the Communications Port ... 8–14 User’s Guide www.hp.com Contents...
  • Page 8 Using the Self-Timer ......9–8 Configuring File Settings..... . 9–8 viii www.hp.com User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Using HP Image Zone ......9–9 Viewing Pictures ......9–9 Viewing a Picture Full-Screen.
  • Page 10 Bluetooth ........14–12 Wireless Fidelity ......14–13 www.hp.com User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Physical Specifications......B–3 Operating Environment ......B–4 Index User’s Guide www.hp.com Contents...
  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Hp Ipaq Pocket Pc

    Pocket PC loses power. You can find detailed information for using these programs in the Help files on your HP iPAQ Pocket PC. To access these Help files, from the Start menu, tap Help and select a program.
  • Page 13 HP iPAQ Software iPAQ Backup iPAQ Wireless Self-Test 1–2 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC Functions (Continued) Back up your data to protect it from loss due to a drained battery, accidental deletion, or hardware failure. Provides a centralized control to all wireless features on your Pocket PC.
  • Page 14 Inbox Notes Pocket Excel Pocket Internet Explorer User’s Guide Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC Functions Synchronize information between your Pocket PC and personal computer so you have the latest information in both locations. Be sure you install ActiveSync on your personal computer before connecting the cradle and Pocket PC to your computer.
  • Page 15: Using The Stylus

    You can perform three basic actions using the stylus: 1–4 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC Functions (Continued) Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your computer.
  • Page 16: Setting The Date And Time

    Clock Settings screen and can be set at the same time. NOTE: By default, the time on the Pocket PC is synchronized with your computer each time the two devices connect using ActiveSync. User’s Guide Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC 1–5...
  • Page 17: Setting The Time For Home And Locations You Are Visiting

    You need to reset your time zone, time, and date if: ■ The location time (Home or Visiting) needs to be changed. ■ All power to the Pocket PC is lost, which removes all saved settings. 1–6 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 18: Entering Owner Information

    Shortcut: From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the time zone, time, and date. Entering Owner Information You can personalize your HP iPAQ Pocket PC by entering owner information. To enter owner information: 1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab >...
  • Page 19 Pocket PC and will lose settings and information that are not saved in ROM. See the section in this chapter “Performing a Hard Reset” for more information. 1–8 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 20: Resetting The Unit

    2. Use the stylus to lightly press the Reset button until the screen fades. 3. Remove the stylus to restart the Pocket PC. The Pocket PC restarts and displays the Today screen. User’s Guide Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC 1–9...
  • Page 21: Performing A Hard Reset

    3. The Pocket PC screen fades and the device resets. Once the device resets and the screen comes back on, release the Power button and remove the stylus from the Reset button. 1–10 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 22: Aligning The Screen

    Navigation button, then press the Contacts application button on the bottom of the Pocket PC. 3. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise when tapping the cross-hair object. 4. Tap OK. User’s Guide Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC 1–11...
  • Page 23: Status Icons

    GPRS service is registered and available if you are subscribed to the GPRS service. Active data connection to GPRS network. Active Wi-Fi connection to computer or wireless network. Phone is powered off. Phone is powered on. 1–12 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC Definition User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC Definition (Continued) Icon Network is searching or unavailable. Phone connection unavailable or network error. Signal strength indicator for phone functions. A missed call. Tap this screen icon to view missed calls. Call Forwarding Active.
  • Page 25: Routine Care

    Avoid exposing your Pocket PC to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. ■ Avoid scratching the surface of the screen and banging it against hard objects. 1–14 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC Definition (Continued) User’s Guide...
  • Page 26: Traveling With Your Pocket Pc

    ALL OFF button on the iPAQ Wireless screen to turn all wireless features off. ■ If you are traveling internationally, be sure you have the plug adapter appropriate for the country you are visiting. User’s Guide Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC 1–15...
  • Page 27: Learning The Basics

    Using the Today Screen When you first turn on your Pocket PC, the Today screen displays. You can also display it by tapping Start, and Today. Use the Today screen to view: ■ Date and time ■ Owner information ■ Upcoming appointments ■...
  • Page 28: Navigation Bar

    Navigation Bar The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program, wireless status, and current time, and allows you to close screens. Use the Start menu to select a program. Tap to view online Help. Command Bar Within each program, use the Command bar located at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks.
  • Page 29: Pop-Up Menus

    Pop-Up Menus Pop-up menus allow you to quickly perform an action. Use the pop-up menu to cut, copy, rename, and delete an item, also send an e-mail or send a file to another device. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item on which you want to perform the action.
  • Page 30: Customizing The Today Screen

    1. Tap 2. Tap an option to create a new item. 3. Tap OK after you finish creating a new item. Customizing the Today Screen From the Settings Today screen, you can: ■ Add a picture as the background. ■ Select the information you see.
  • Page 31: Customizing The Application Buttons

    4. Tap the Items tab to select or reorder the information on the Today screen. 5. Tap an item to highlight it. 6. Tap Move Up or Move Down to change the order of items on the Today screen. NOTE: You cannot change the placement of the Date on the Today screen.
  • Page 32: Locking The Application Buttons

    To change the Button assignment: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Personal tab > Buttons. 2. Highlight the button to be changed, for instance - Button 1. 3. Tap the down arrow in the Button Assignment box and select your preferred program.
  • Page 33: Minimizing Applications

    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 your HP iPAQ h6300 model or Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC Edition. ■...
  • Page 34: Backing Up Information

    Backing Up Information Use iPAQ Backup or Microsoft ActiveSync Backup to back up and restore information on your Pocket PC. NOTE: iPAQ Backup is already installed on the Pocket PC. You must install ActiveSync on your computer before using ActiveSync Backup. To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back up information on a regular schedule.
  • Page 35: Using Ipaq File Store Folder

    Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync Close all programs on your Pocket PC before backing up or restoring your information. CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the current information Ä on your Pocket PC with the information saved in your backup. To backup/restore using ActiveSync: 1.
  • Page 36: Learning Input Methods

    Learning Input Methods Using Input Software CAUTION: To avoid damaging your Pocket PC screen, always use a Ä stylus or your finger. Never use a pen or any type of metal pointer on the screen. To input information to your Pocket PC, you can tap the keyboard or write with the Letter Recognizer, Microsoft Transcriber, or Block Recognizer in any application.
  • Page 37 To change settings for word suggestions: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Personal tab > Input. 2. Tap the Word Completion tab. SHORTCUT: next to the Input Panel icon and tap Options > Word Completion tab. 3. Tap the down arrow associated with letters and select the number of letters you want to type before a word is suggested.
  • Page 38: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    4. Tap the down arrow associated with words and select the number of words you want suggested. 5. Tap OK. NOTE: If you do not want any words suggested, tap the checkbox to remove the checkmark next to Suggest words when entering text.
  • Page 39: Writing With The Stylus And The Letter Recognizer

    1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon. 2. Tap Keyboard to display a keyboard on the screen. NOTE: To see symbols on the keyboard, tap the 3. Tap a letter, symbol, or number to enter information. 4.
  • Page 40: Writing With The Stylus And Microsoft Transcriber

    a. To display in uppercase, write a letter between the hatch marks labeled ABC. b. To display in lowercase, write a letter between the hatch marks labeled abc. c. Write a number or draw a symbol between the hatch marks labeled 123. What you write will be converted to text.
  • Page 41: Writing With The Stylus And Block Recognizer

    5. Begin writing on the screen. What you write will be converted to text. NOTE: To “teach” Transcriber your style of writing, tap on the “ ” icon at the bottom of the screen to display the Letter Shapes screen and follow the instructions. Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer Write letters, numbers, and symbols using the stylus and Block...
  • Page 42: Drawing And Writing On The Screen

    3. Write a word, letter, or symbol between the hatch marks. a. To type text, write a letter between the hatch marks labeled “abc.” b. To type numbers or symbols, write a number or symbol between the hatch marks labeled “123.” What you write will be converted to text.
  • Page 43: Converting Writing To Text

    Converting Writing to Text You can convert your writing to text when you write with the stylus in the Notes program or from the Notes tab in: ■ Calendar ■ Contacts ■ Tasks To convert writing to text: 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes. NOTE: Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks.
  • Page 44: Using The Removable Thumb Keyboard

    The iPAQ Removable Thumb Keyboard is a convenient, portable input device for your HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series product. The Thumb Keyboard does not require batteries and it uses a very small amount of power that is drawn from your Pocket PC.
  • Page 45: Keyboard Components

    Keyboard Components When the Thumb Keyboard is installed on the Pocket PC, use the microphone and buttons on the keyboard to perform the same functions as on the Pocket PC. Microphone Phone Button Phone Button Inbox Button Contacts Button 3–10 Speak into the microphone for phone calls or to record notes.
  • Page 46: Keyboard Connectors

    Keyboard Connectors Disconnect Buttons Release Connectors Guides Communications Connector User’s Guide Learning Input Methods Press the buttons on each side of the keyboard to disconnect the keyboard from the Pocket PC. When the above buttons are pressed in, these connectors release the keyboard from the Pocket PC.
  • Page 47: Connecting The Keyboard To Your Ipaq Pocket Pc

    Connecting the Keyboard to Your iPAQ Pocket PC To connect the Removable Thumb Keyboard to your iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series: 1. Line up the guides on the bottom of the keyboard with the holes on the bottom of the Pocket PC. 2.
  • Page 48: Checking The Keyboard Connection

    Checking the Keyboard Connection After you’ve connected the keyboard to your iPAQ Pocket PC, if you press a key on the keyboard and the letter does not register, perform the following steps to check your keyboard connection: 1. Be sure the Thumb Keyboard is securely connected to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
  • Page 49: Using The Function And Shortcut Keys

    ❏ Tap and slide the Delay until Repeat scale to change the speed at which the keyboard types a character when individual keys are pressed. ❏ Tap and slide the Key Repeat Rate scale to change the speed at which the keyboard repeatedly types a character when the key is held down.
  • Page 50: Sticky" Keys

    “Sticky” Keys The integrated keyboard uses a “Sticky Key” feature for the Shift and Blue Fn keys (known as “key modifiers”). This means that when you enter a number or symbol requiring a combination of keys to be pressed, the key modifier will stay engaged until you press the second key.
  • Page 51 Fn Key and Space Bar again, the continue to press the Blue Fn Key and the Space Bar, the accent mark over the a will continue to change. To type a capital letter with an accent, press and hold down the Shift key and press the desired letter, then press the Blue Fn Key and the Space Bar.
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  • Page 53: Disabling The Thumb Keyboard

    Original Character Disabling the Thumb Keyboard If you would like to use a different keyboard with your iPAQ Pocket PC, you need to disable the Thumb Keyboard first. To disable the Thumb Keyboard: 1. Select Start > Settings > System tab > iPAQ Keyboard. 2.
  • Page 54: Using The Phone Features

    Using the Phone Features Use the iPAQ Pocket PC phone to make and receive telephone calls and send and receive SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages. Your mobile phone service provider may provide other useful services such as voice mail.
  • Page 55: Inserting A Sim Card

    To dial an emergency number, from the Phone keypad, tap the emergency number appropriate for your region, and then tap Talk or Send. NOTE: See your local telephone directory for emergency numbers used in your area. Inserting a SIM Card NOTE: If the battery is already installed, you must remove it before inserting the SIM card.
  • Page 56: Activating Your Phone Service

    3. Press the SIM tray (with the SIM card inserted) down 4 into the SIM slot and lock it into place 5 by sliding the tray to the left. NOTE: Repeat the same steps to remove the SIM card from the SIM tray.
  • Page 57: Your Pin

    ❏ International Dialing ❏ International Roaming ❏ Internet access ❏ SMS/MMS—Short Message Service/Multimedia Message Service ❏ Voice Mail ❏ VPN—Virtual Private network ❏ WAP—Wireless Application Protocol You can obtain additional information on these services from your mobile phone service provider. Your PIN After your SIM card is activated, it may be configured with a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to prevent unauthorized use of...
  • Page 58: Phone Buttons And Icons

    NOTE: To change the PIN at any time, tap CHANGE PIN. NOTE: To safeguard your Pocket PC device from unauthorized use, see Chapter 1, “Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC.” Phone Buttons and Icons Phone Icons User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 Using the Phone Features Phone Icons Definition (Continued) Phone Volume is active. Microphone is in mute position. GPRS Service is available. Active data connection to GPRS network. Event notifications set to vibrate instead of alarm. To set to vibrate: Tap Speaker icon in the Navigation bar and in the pop-up menu, tap Vibrate.
  • Page 60: Checking Your Connection And Signal Strength

    When traveling between countries and wireless network operators, it may be necessary to change the frequency bands of the GSM/GPRS connection settings. HP has provided a selection feature that initiates an automatic search for network frequency bands when your home bands are not available.
  • Page 61: Turning The Phone On And Off

    NOTE: Automatic band selection may not be available on all models. 3. Tap OK. Select the correct frequency band for the country or region you are traveling through. To change back to automatic selection, repeat step 1 and select Automatic. Turning the Phone On and Off You can turn your Phone on and off while keeping your actual Pocket PC turned on.
  • Page 62: Hp Profiles

    Start > Phone. HP Profiles ■ To access HP Profiles, from the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > HP profiles. HP Profiles allows you to create system profiles for alerts, display power, and wireless settings to match your current environment or location.
  • Page 63: Setting A Profile

    Setting a Profile To set a profile: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > HP Profiles icon. 2. Tap the <Current> box on the HP Profiles screen and, from the drop-down list, select a profile name or rename a profile.
  • Page 64: Switching A Profile

    a. Use Alert to select a ring type and tone, set the type to On, Vibrate, or Off, and set the volumes for device and phone. b. Use Display to adjust backlight brightness and set a timer to turn off the backlight if device is not used. c.
  • Page 65: Making And Receiving Phone Calls

    NOTE: The quick access menu disappears after 30 seconds. NOTE: When the Backlight is adjusted to its lowest setting, it cannot be turned on from the quick access menu. It can only be turned back on by accessing the Start menu > Settings > System >...
  • Page 66: Ending A Call

    ■ Tap Answer or press the Green receive the call. NOTE: To silence the phone and reject the call, tap Ignore. This may send the caller to your voice mail or send out a busy signal, depending on your service provider. Ending a Call When your phone call is finished, tap End on the Phone keypad or press and hold the Red...
  • Page 67: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Making a Call Using Speed Dial ■ From the Phone keypad, tap Speed Dial, and then select the speed dial location number of the desired contact. You can also press and hold the speed dial location number assigned to a contact directly from the Phone keypad. NOTE: ■...
  • Page 68: Making A Call From Call History

    Editing a Speed Dial Entry 1. From the Speed Dial list, tap and hold the contact name in the box to the right of the assigned speed dial number. 2. Tap Edit or Delete. Making a Call from Call History ■...
  • Page 69: Setting Ring Tones

    If set to Beep, the tone is heard only for one or two seconds. 1. From the Phone keypad, tap Tools > Options. 4–16 > Settings > System tab > HP Profiles. Using the Phone Features User’s Guide...
  • Page 70: Enabling Speakerphone Mode

    2. Tap the Keypad list, and select the option you want. To prevent tones from being heard when entering a phone number, select Off. Enabling Speakerphone Mode Your iPAQ Pocket PC has a speakerphone mode that allows you to talk hands-free or allows other people to listen to the caller. To enable the speakerphone mode: 1.
  • Page 71: Putting A Call On Hold

    To retrieve your voice mail: ■ With the Phone turned on and the Phone keypad visible on the screen, press and release the left side of the 5-way navigation button, select 1 Voice Mail, then press Putting a Call on Hold During a phone call, tap Hold on the Phone keypad to put the call on hold.
  • Page 72: Blocking Calls

    3. Select Everyone. NOTE: To prevent your caller ID from being displayed to others, select No One. Blocking Calls Use call barring to block certain types of incoming and/or outgoing calls. 1. From the Phone keypad, type Tools > Options > Services tab.
  • Page 73: Change The System Volume

    ❏ Select No answer to forward calls only when you can’t answer your phone. NOTE: To stop using Call Forwarding, clear the box next to Forward all incoming phone calls. Change the System Volume You can adjust the volume for system sounds, such as the sound you hear when you tap on program names and menu options.
  • Page 74: Changing The Phone Settings

    You can also press the volume control on your device to quickly change both the ringer and system volume settings. Changing the Phone Settings Tap Start > Settings > Phone. You can customize phone settings such as the ring type and ring tone to be used for incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be used when entering phone numbers.
  • Page 75: Viewing Available Gsm/Gprs Networks

    You can configure settings for phone services you subscribe to through your mobile phone service provider. For example, you may want to block certain types of incoming and/or outgoing calls, forward incoming calls to a different phone number based on your situation, be notified of incoming calls when you’re already in a phone session, or let others know your identity when making calls.
  • Page 76: Manually Selecting A Network

    Manually Selecting a Network You may want to manually select a different wireless network to use, instead of your device automatically doing this for you. For example, you may want to control costs by knowing when connectivity for your current, selected network is unavailable, and deciding whether you want to select a different network to use.
  • Page 77: Modifying The Gprs Network Settings

    ■ Launches on all hard and soft resets to check for SIM changes and updates the network settings. ■ Provides the User with the ability to edit network settings including GPRS, CSD, SMS, MMS, and WAP information. ■ Provides the User with the ability to create their own network settings and save them under a user defined name in the iPAQ File Store folder.
  • Page 78 a. Under Country, tap the down arrow in the box to open the drop-down menu, then select the correct country name. b. Under Operator, tap the down arrow in the box to open the drop-down menu, then select the correct operator name.
  • Page 79: Editing Network Properties

    Editing Network Properties Tapping on the Edit Network Properties bar on the GSM/GPRS Settings screen gives you access to the following areas: ❏ Internet Connection Information—Walks you through the different settings for GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) and CSD (Circuit Switched Data) connections. ❏...
  • Page 80 If you select the GPRS Network: 1. Select the GPRS network to edit. 2. Tap Next. 3. After APN: enter the Access Point Name of the server you are attempting to connect. 4. After Name: enter the Log on for your connection. 5.
  • Page 81: Editing Mms Multimedia Messages Settings

    ❏ Static IP address 8. Tap OK. Editing SMS Text Message Settings If you tap SMS Text Message on the Edit Properties screen: 1. Under Enter the Service Center Number, enter the Phone Number to which all SMS messages will be sent for delivery by the network.
  • Page 82 Creating a Connection 1. When you tap Create Connection on the GSM/GPRS Settings screen, the next screen requests the Internet connection name: a. In the Country drop-down menu, select a country for the carrier you are creating. b. Enter a name for the connection you are creating. c.
  • Page 83: Creating A Gprs Connection

    Creating a GPRS Connection 1. If you tapped GPRS, the next screen requires you to fill in the following GPRS configuration information. You can get this information from your GPRS Service Provider if you do not have it. ❏ APN: Access Point Name of the server that you want to connect.
  • Page 84 Creating a CSD Connection 1. If you tapped CSD (Circuit Switched Data) on the network selection screen, the next screen requires you to fill in the following CSD configuration information. You can get this information from your CSD Service Provider (ISP provider) if you do not have it.
  • Page 85 2. Tap Next to go to the MMS Multimedia Messages settings screen. Creating an MMS Multimedia Messages Connection 1. On the MMS Multimedia Messages screen, under Enter the MMS Center Address box, enter the URL or path to which all MMS messages are sent to for delivery by the network. (For example: http://mms.mobilelife.co.th) 2.
  • Page 86: Tty Functionality For The Hearing-Impaired

    Failed Automatic SIM Detection If the SIM card is not detected by the application: ■ Check to see if the SIM card is present in the Pocket PC. If it is not present, insert the SIM card and relaunch the application.
  • Page 87: Enabling Tty Support

    Enabling TTY Support Before connecting the optional TTY device to the phone, you must enable TTY support in order to prepare the Pocket PC Phone to expect a TTY device to be connected. To enable TTY support: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Personal tab > TTY icon.
  • Page 88: Disabling Tty Support

    4. To end a phone call, press and hold the red phone button on the bottom of the Pocket PC. NOTE: TTY audio mode activation may not be possible while a telephone call is already in progress. NOTE: ■ If a normal headset is connected while TTY support is enabled, the audio quality may be decreased.
  • Page 89: Managing Multiple Wireless Connections

    Managing Multiple Wireless Using the iPAQ Wireless Manager The iPAQ Wireless Manager application provides a centralized control for you to manage all wireless features on the Pocket PC. The iPAQ Wireless screen has individual power buttons to turn wireless features on and off—one at a time, and one All Off button to turn off all wireless features at the same time.
  • Page 90: Power Buttons

    ■ To power on one or more wireless activities, tap the desired buttons. ■ To power off one or more wireless activities, tap the desired buttons or tap the All Off button ( activities. Power Buttons All Power buttons (with the exception of the All Off button) display: ■...
  • Page 91: Settings Buttons

    The All Off button displays: ■ Gray background with the are powered off. ■ Green background when one or more wireless features are powered on. Settings Buttons Each of the four settings buttons—Phone Settings, Wi-Fi Settings, Bluetooth Settings, and Bluetooth Manager— only function when they are enabled.
  • Page 92: Managing Data Connections

    Bluetooth Settings and Manager Buttons First press the Bluetooth Power button to power it on; then press either the Settings or Manager button to open the Bluetooth settings and configuration screens. NOTE: For information on configuring Bluetooth settings or manager, refer to Chapter 8, “Using Bluetooth.” Managing Data Connections When you tap a Data Connectivity icon in the Navigation bar, it opens a drop-down Connectivity box that displays the status of...
  • Page 93 Managing Multiple Wireless Connections Tap a Data Connectivity icon to display the drop-down Connectivity box. User’s Guide 5–5...
  • Page 94: Making Your Data Connections

    Making Your Data Connections The iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series offers you the most comprehensive set of wireless capabilities to keep you connected in or out of the office. With Global System for Mobile Communications/General Packet Radio Service (GSM/GPRS), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) also known as Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Bluetooth integrated into a single device, you have broad coverage offering high speed access to the Internet, and to business and personal information.
  • Page 95: Impact Of Data Connection When Phone Call Is Received

    SMS session has ended. Using GSM/GPRS Connections GSM/GPRS technology is integrated into your HP iPAQ Pocket PC. To send or receive data over a GSM/GPRS network, you must have an account with a mobile telephone service provider that supports GSM/GPRS data services and an activated SIM card.
  • Page 96: Creating A Gprs Connection

    Creating a GPRS Connection A General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) connection provides high-speed data transfer and is typically used for Web browsing and to send and receive small bursts of data such as e-mail and MMS messages. To create a GPRS connection, you must subscribe with a GSM service provider that supports GPRS.
  • Page 97: Creating A Gsm Connection

    DNS servers, tap Advanced, then tap the Name Servers tab. Select Use specific server addresses, and then enter the DNS addresses provided by your GPRS service provider. Tap OK. 9. Tap Finish. Connecting to the GPRS Network 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon.
  • Page 98: Switching Between Gprs And Wi-Fi

    4. In the Select a modem list, select Cellular Line. 5. Tap Next. 6. You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs and Networks use a dynamically assigned address. If the ISP or Network you are using does not use a dynamically assigned address, enter the connection number that was given to you by your ISP or Network Administrator and tap Next.
  • Page 99: Switching Between Wi-Fi Access Points

    If you want to connect back to GPRS while you are still in Wi-Fi network coverage, you can manually connect to the GPRS network by tapping Start > Settings > Connections tab > GPRS, or by turning off the Wi-Fi. For infomation on making a GPRS connection, refer to the section in this chapter on “Connecting to GPRS.”...
  • Page 100: Viewing Wap Pages

    2. Under My Work Network, select Manage Existing Connections > Proxy Settings tab. 3. Place a checkmark in the two boxes on the My Work Network screen and tap Advanced. 4. Next to WAP enter Server and Port information supplied by your Mobile Service Provider, and tap OK. Viewing WAP Pages Once you have set up your WAP browser, you can view WAP pages by starting a GSM or GPRS connection and using Pocket...
  • Page 101: Setting Up Proxy Server Settings

    Setting Up Proxy Server Settings If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, your Pocket PC should download proper proxy settings from your computer. If these settings are not on your computer or need to be changed, you will need to set them up manually.
  • Page 102: Entering An Internet Address

    Entering an Internet Address With Pocket Internet Explorer and a connection to the Internet, you can view Web sites on your Pocket PC by typing an Internet address in the Address bar. NOTE: Some Web content may require installation of additional software.
  • Page 103: Using Wi-Fi

    Getting Acquainted With wireless access, you do not need to use cables to connect your Pocket PC to the Internet. However, you must have a Wireless Access Point to be able to transmit data to and from your wireless device. Your Pocket PC can connect to an 802.11b Wi-Fi network or connect directly to other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
  • Page 104: Learning The Terms

    NOTE: Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enabled devices, may require separately purchased additional hardware and other compatible equipment, in addition to a standard WLAN infrastructure and a separately purchased service contract. Check with your service provider for availability and coverage in your area.
  • Page 105 Term Device-to-computer or ad-hoc Hotspots Infrastructure Internet Protocol (IP) Address Proxy server Service Set Identifier (SSID) Virtual Private Network Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) User’s Guide Definition (Continued) This mode does not use access points. It is used in peer-to-peer network communications.
  • Page 106: Getting Started With Wi-Fi

    Term Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Encryption (WEP), LEAP or IEEE 802.1X Wireless Access Point Getting Started with Wi-Fi Powering Wi-Fi On or Off To use Wi-Fi on your Pocket PC, you need to turn on Wi-Fi and set up your device. To turn Wi-Fi on or off: 1.
  • Page 107: Automatically Connecting To A Network

    1. Tap the Data Connectivity icon in the Navigation bar. 2. When the drop-down Connectivity box displays, tap either Turn off Wi-Fi or Turn on Wi-Fi. Battery Saving Tip: Turn Wi-Fi off when you are not using it. Automatically Connecting to a Network 1.
  • Page 108 2. On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Wi-Fi button to turn it on, then tap the Settings button next to it. 3. Tap the Wireless tab > Add New Settings. 4. Tap the General tab and enter a network name (SSID). NOTE: If a network was detected in step 2, the SSID is automatically entered and cannot be changed.
  • Page 109: Searching For Networks To Access

    Searching for Networks to Access Networks that you have already configured are preferred networks and are listed in Wireless Networks. You can choose whether to connect only to preferred networks or to have your Pocket PC search for and connect to any available network (preferred or not).
  • Page 110: Connecting To Hotspots

    Web site. Once you have purchased this service, you will be able to connect to their hotspots using your HP iPAQ Pocket PC. NOTE: Some public places may even provide free hotspot connection.
  • Page 111: Viewing Or Editing A Wireless Network

    4. Select the network when it is detected and tap Connect. 5. Launch Internet Explorer—From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer. 6. Enter the Internet address to be accessed in the address bar and tap GO. NOTE: If you experience problems connecting to the hotspot location, you will need to contact the service provider’s Help line.
  • Page 112: Deleting A Wireless Network

    5. Edit the existing settings as necessary, then tap OK to save the changes. NOTE: You can prioritize the HP profiles by accessing the Wi-Fi settings and prioritizing the connection. Deleting a Wireless Network To delete an existing or available wireless network: 1.
  • Page 113: Monitoring Signal Status And Strength

    Monitoring Signal Status and Strength Wi-Fi Signal Status To quickly determine the status of Wi-Fi connections between your Pocket PC and an access point, tap the Data Connectivity icon in the Navigation bar. When you have an active connection to a Wi-Fi network, the drop-down Connectivity box displays the network name (SSID) of the network.
  • Page 114: Working With Network Settings

    3. To make changes to the connection settings, tap Settings. 4. To exit the Connectivity box, tap the Hide button. Working with Network Settings Looking Up an IP Address To find the IP address the wireless network is using: 1. Be sure Wi-Fi is powered on. 2.
  • Page 115: Changing Tcp/Ip Settings

    4. Tap the appropriate adapter to modify the settings. The IP address appears in the IP Address box. Changing TCP/IP Settings NOTE: Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and private networks now use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. You will not need to change TCP/IP settings unless your ISP or private network does not use dynamically-assigned IP addresses.
  • Page 116: Changing Dns And Wins Settings

    4. In the My network card connects to... dropdown box, tap either The Internet or Work. NOTE: If you are connecting to your ISP at home, tap The Internet. If you are connecting to a private network such as a corporate network at work, you should tap Work.
  • Page 117: Setting Up Vpn Server Connections

    To change server settings: 1. Contact your ISP or network administrator to determine which name resolution to use, obtain the specific server address, and determine whether alternate addresses are available. NOTE: An alternate address may enable you to connect when the primary server is unavailable.
  • Page 118: Changing Vpn Server Connections

    1. Contact your network administrator for your user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name or IP address of the VPN server. 2. Be sure Wi-Fi is powered on. 3. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Connections tab > Connections >...
  • Page 119: Starting Vpn Server Connections

    8. Tap Next. NOTE: If you selected PPTP in the previous screen, then skip the following step. 9. If you selected IPSec/L2TP on the previous screen, tap the type of authentication. If you select A pre-shared key, enter the key provided by your network administrator, then tap Next.
  • Page 120: Setting Up Proxy Server Settings

    8. Tap OK. WLAN Security Protocol Utilities Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC supports the IEEE 802.1X standard for wireless encryption for customers whose network supports this feature. Contact your company’s IT Administrator to set up the following features that are installed on your Pocket PC.
  • Page 121: Ttls

    TTLS Tunnelled Transport Layer Security (TTLS) supports secure user name/password and mutual authentication. It provides highly secure transmissions allowing the client to authenticate a certificate installed on the server and then forms a secure connection between client and server. The server authenticates the client over the secured connection when the user provides a user name and password.
  • Page 122: Leap Registration Utility

    LEAP Registration Utility Cisco LEAP is an 802.1X authentication protocol that uses a username and password pair to authenticate access by a wireless client to a wireless router. Use of the LEAP registration utility is required to log on to a LEAP-authenticated network.
  • Page 123: Using Bluetooth

    Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC comes with built-in Bluetooth technology that allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable, wireless communication. With Bluetooth powered on, you can send information or perform the following tasks wirelessly between two Bluetooth devices, within a range of approximately 30 feet (10 meters): ■...
  • Page 124: Getting Acquainted With Bluetooth

    ■ Create a personal area network (PAN) to chat, play games, etc. NOTE: Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enabled devices, may require separately purchased additional hardware and other compatible equipment, in addition to a standard Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) or Wi-Fi infrastructure and a separately purchased service contract.
  • Page 125: Understanding Terms

    Understanding Terms The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter. Term Authentication Authorization Bonding (Paired devices) Device address Device discovery Device name Encryption Passkey Personal Information Manager (PIM) Profiles Service discovery User’s Guide Definition Verification of a numeric passkey before a connection or activity can be completed.
  • Page 126: Supported Services

    Supported Services The functions that Bluetooth supports are called services. You can communicate only with Bluetooth devices that support at least one of the following service profiles: ■ BPP (Basic Printer profile) ■ DUN (Dial-up Networking profile) ■ ■ FTP (File Transfer profile) ■...
  • Page 127: Turning On Bluetooth

    ■ Define settings for sharing and connecting ■ View software and port information Turning On Bluetooth To turn on Bluetooth: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon. 2. On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Bluetooth icon. When Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth LED on the top of your Pocket PC blinks blue.
  • Page 128: Enabling Bluetooth Services

    1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar. 2. On the iPAQ Wireless Screen, tap Bluetooth > Settings > Accessibility tab. 3. Highlight the name in the Name field and enter your new Device Identification name. The device name is what other devices see on their screen when they locate your device.
  • Page 129 Automatically Enabling Services To automatically enable services: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar. 2. Tap Bluetooth > Settings > Services tab. 3. In the Services box, select the service you want to enable: File Transfer, Information Exchange, Serial Port, Personal Network Server, Hands free, or Dial-up Networking Server.
  • Page 130: Setting A Shared Folder

    Secure Connections using a Passkey or Bond To establish a secure connection with another device, you can use the passkey feature or an established bond. You can also add data encryption to this type of security. A passkey is a code you enter to authenticate connections requested by other devices.
  • Page 131: Understanding Profiles

    5. Tap the Folder icon and locate a desired file folder. 6. Tap OK. Understanding Profiles Use profiles to quickly enable selected personal settings in multiple environments. Creating a Profile To create a profile: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar 2.
  • Page 132: Activating A Profile

    3. Tap the New button. 4. Enter a descriptive name. 5. Select an existing profile to use as a template. 6. Tap OK. Activating a Profile When a new profile is created, you must activate it to function as the current profile. To activate a profile after creating it: 1.
  • Page 133: Renaming A Profile

    1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Settings. 2. From the 3. Select a profile from the Add/Delete Profiles list or create a new one. 4. Tap OK. 5. Tap the Services tab and specify the desired connection, sharing, and security settings in all Bluetooth Services selections.
  • Page 134: Working With Bluetooth Manager

    Working with Bluetooth Manager Use Bluetooth Manager to: ■ Establish connections ■ Exchange business cards ■ Control the on-screen display ■ Display shortcuts Opening Bluetooth Manager From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. The first screen that displays is My Shortcuts.
  • Page 135 After two devices are paired, they have a trusted relationship with each other. No additional input is needed from the user. Therefore, connections and activities can be performed between the paired devices without constant authorization from the user. To pair devices: 1.
  • Page 136: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Use ActiveSync, serial and dial-up connections to communicate with other Bluetooth devices. Establish a partnership with a cell phone and set up the Bluetooth services it offers. Identifying the Communications Port You can identify the virtual COM ports used to create a serial port connection.
  • Page 137: Establishing An Activesync Connection

    You can set up an ActiveSync partnership with a Bluetooth-enabled computer by first setting up your computer, then setting up your Pocket PC. If you own an HP Evo Notebook or Desktop computer, you can use the Bluetooth Multiport Module presinstalled on that computer with your Pocket PC.
  • Page 138 5. Select Bluetooth Serial Port, then click on the Delete COM Port button. 6. Click on the Local Services tab, then click Add Serial Service. 7. Type a name for the serial service, then select Startup Automatically. 8. Remove the checkmark from the Secure Connection box, then select the COM port that is the same as the one you wrote down earlier.
  • Page 139 9. Open ActiveSync on your computer, then click File > Connection Settings. 10. Check the Allow Serial Cable or Infrared Connection to this COM Port box. 11. Select the COM port that is the same as the one you wrote down earlier, then click OK.
  • Page 140 Setting Up an ActiveSync Partnership on Your Pocket PC To establish an ActiveSync connection: 1. From the Today screen, tap iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap New > ActiveSync via Bluetooth > Next. 3. Follow the connection wizard instructions. NOTE: Be sure the ActiveSync COM port setting on your Pocket PC is the same as the COM port setting used for Bluetooth on...
  • Page 141: Establishing A Serial Connection

    If you are setting up the ActiveSync partnership with an Evo Notebook or Desktop computer, select the name you typed in Step 7 of “Using the HP Bluetooth Multiport Module for Evo Notebooks and Desktops.” Establishing a Serial Connection Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection just as you would a physical serial cable connection.
  • Page 142: Dial-Up Networking Service

    *99#. You may need to enter the country code and area code, depending on where you are calling. NOTE: To use the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series as a dial-up networking server, use the default phone number *99#. Depending on your location, you may not need the country code or area code.
  • Page 143: Joining A Personal Area Network

    On the Alternate device: 6. A settings box displays your device dialing *99#. On the Bluetooth My Shortcuts screen, you will see an icon with two green arrows pointing toward each other to indicate a connection has occurred. You can now connect to the internet.
  • Page 144: Creating A File Transfer Connection

    Creating a File Transfer Connection 1. From the Today screen, tap iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth > Manager. The first screen that displays is My Shortcuts. 2. Tap New > Browse files on a remote device > Next. 3. Follow the connection wizard instructions. NOTE: The remote device must have Bluetooth turned on and set up to allow discovery before the connection can occur.
  • Page 145: Deleting A File From A Remote Device

    5. Tap OK. Deleting a File from a Remote Device 1. Tap and hold a file transfer shortcut icon, and tap Connect. 2. Navigate to the file location on the remote device. 3. Tap the file. 4. Tap File > Delete. 5.
  • Page 146 5. Tap the My business card (vCard) icon. 6. Select your contact from the Contacts list. 7. Tap OK. NOTE: To create a new business card, tap the Contacts icon next to the vCard icon and create a new business card. Tap OK when you are finished.
  • Page 147: Sending Business Cards

    Sending Business Cards 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap Tools > Business Card Exchange. 3. Tap the Send icon. 4. Tap the device where you want to send your business card. 5.
  • Page 148: Opening A Connection

    Exchanging Business Cards You can exchange business card information with another device. If available, the device’s information will be sent directly into your Contacts list in Pocket Outlook. To exchange business cards: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar >...
  • Page 149: Closing A Connection

    ■ Device’s name ■ Connection status ■ Length of connection ■ Signal strength To view the connection status: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap and hold an active connection icon or list name, and tap Status.
  • Page 150: Creating A Shortcut

    Creating a Shortcut Creating a shortcut to one or more services does not establish a connection. It only places a shortcut to that service on the Shortcut tab of the Bluetooth Manager. To create a shortcut: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Commnd bar >...
  • Page 151: Using The Camera Features

    Camera features are included on certain iPAQ h6300 Series models. The camera features of the HP iPAQ Pocket PC allow you to turn your HP iPAQ Pocket PC into a mobile digital imaging center. You can share images through e-mail or the Web, or print from your iPAQ Pocket PC using Bluetooth.
  • Page 152: Camera Components

    The iPAQ Pocket PC includes a camera shutter button 1 on the side, and a camera lens 2 on the back. Taking a Picture When you launch HP Image Capture, the following camera icons display on the screen. HP Image Capture Icons 9–2...
  • Page 153 HP Image Capture Icons To take a picture: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Capture. 2. Locate the camera lens on the back of the Pocket PC and frame the subject to be photographed in the digital viewfinder on the Pocket PC screen.
  • Page 154: Ending Your Photo Session

    When you snap a picture, your iPAQ Pocket PC makes an audible shutter sound (if you have not muted the sounds). The clock runs to indicate that the picture has been taken and your iPAQ Pocket PC is processing the picture. It may take a few seconds to process and store the picture, depending on its size, quality, and complexity.
  • Page 155: Adjusting The Camera Settings

    ■ Self-timer To make changes to the camera settings: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Capture. 2. Tap the menu icon ( 3. Select the category that you would like to modify from the Settings tab or the Setup tab, then tap Change.
  • Page 156: Color

    Color Select from the following color settings to capture images with creative effects: ■ Full Color (default)—Standard color output. ■ Black & White—Grayscale images. ■ Sepia—Brown & White for old-fashioned images. ■ Negative—Produces a color negative of the image taken. ■...
  • Page 157: Exposure Mode

    Exposure Mode Choose from the following Exposure Modes to determine the shutter speed: ■ Auto—Use for still photographs ■ Action—Use for changing or moving photographs Setting Up Other Features Camera Sounds Camera Sounds allows you to turn on or off any sounds made when buttons are pressed.
  • Page 158: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The Self-Timer allows you to set a short delay before a picture is snapped. Use this feature when you want to be in your own pictures. To set the timer: 1. From camera mode, tap 2. Select Self-Timer from the list, then tap Change. 3.
  • Page 159: Using Hp Image Zone

    Print pictures NOTE: You can find more information on using HP Image Zone in the Help files. Tap Start > Programs > HP Image Zone, then > Help. Viewing Pictures 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone.
  • Page 160: Viewing A Picture Full-Screen

    Viewing a Picture Full-Screen To view a picture full-screen, and to be able to zoom in or out: 1. Select the picture by tapping on its thumbnail. 2. Tap View > Image, or tap on the preview window. 3. Zoom in or out using the toolbar buttons. If the picture is too large to fit on the screen, you can display other parts of the picture by dragging the stylus on the screen, or by using the Navigation Buttons.
  • Page 161 3. Tap OK. Printing Pictures You can print pictures from HP Image Zone if HP Mobile Printing has been installed from the Companion CD, or you can use Bluetooth to print your images if you have access to a Bluetooth-enabled printer.
  • Page 162: E-Mailing A Picture

    Tips for Taking Better Pictures There are a number of things you can do to ensure the pictures you take with your HP Image Capture Camera are of the highest possible quality. ■ When taking pictures of scenes with many fine details and many colors (for example, a farmer’s market), use the Best...
  • Page 163 ❏ Pictures taken with indoor lighting appear tinted (either bluish or yellowish). ❏ The picture is composed of a uniform, primary color (for example, a close-up shot of lemons or oranges). ❏ No white color is present in picture. User’s Guide Using the Camera Features 9–13...
  • Page 164: Expansion Cards

    SD (Secure Digital), SDIO (Secure Digital IO), or MMC (Multimedia Memory) expansion cards. Use these optional expansion cards for: ■ Adding functionality such as the HP PhotoSmart Mobile Camera, Bar Code Scanners, etc. ■ Expanding the memory of your Pocket PC for data storage ■...
  • Page 165: Installing A Secure Digital (Sd) Expansion Card

    Installing a Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Card To install a Secure Digital (SD) card into the expansion slot on the Pocket PC: 1. Locate the slot on the right side of the Pocket PC. 2. Insert the expansion card into the expansion slot and push the connection edge of the card firmly into the expansion slot.
  • Page 166: Removing A Secure Digital (Sd) Expansion Card

    Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Card CAUTION: SD cards must first be unlocked before removal. Ä To remove a Secure Digital (SD) expansion card from the expansion slot on the Pocket PC: 1. Close all applications that are using the expansion card. 2.
  • Page 167: Using Inbox And Messaging

    Using Inbox and Messaging NOTE: To access Inbox Help on your device, from the Start menu, tap Help > Inbox. Using Inbox You can receive Internet e-mail and Short Message Service/Multimedia Message Service (SMS/MMS) messages in Inbox. Internet e-mail messages are sent by using an address you receive from your Internet service provider (ISP) or your employer.
  • Page 168: Synchronizing Inbox

    When connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 server, use a modem to connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), or a modem or Ethernet card to connect to the local area network that your e-mail server is connected to. You can also use your phone to connect by using a cellular line connection.
  • Page 169: Using Folders

    Using Folders Each e-mail account, MMS account, and SMS account has its own folder hierarchy with five default folders: Inbox, Outbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, and Sent Items. The messages you receive and send through the mail account are stored in these folders. You can also create additional folders within each hierarchy.
  • Page 170: Setting Up An Account

    synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your mail server, create new folders, or rename/delete folders when connected. For all accounts except ActiveSync, you can access folder options by tapping Tools > Manage Folders. Setting Up an Account To set up an account: ❏...
  • Page 171: E-Mail Setup

    To delete an account: 1. Tap Accounts > Accounts. 2. Tap and hold the name of the account, and then tap Delete. NOTE: You can set up several e-mail accounts including your ActiveSync account, but you can set up only one SMS and MMS account.
  • Page 172 ❏ Limit the amount of messages downloaded. NOTE: Inbox automatically picks the correct connection to use for the e-mail account you create. If you want to use a specific connection, select that connection from the Connection list. Connecting automatically may result in higher connection charges.
  • Page 173: Downloading Messages

    2. Tap Accounts and ensure that the account you want to use is selected (marked by a bullet). 3. Tap Connect. The messages on your device and e-mail server are synchronized: new messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder, messages in the device Outbox folder are sent, and messages that have been deleted from the server are removed from the device Inbox.
  • Page 174: Compose And Send A Message

    Compose and Send a Message 1. In the message list, tap New. 2. To select an account, tap the From list and select ActiveSync, MMS, SMS, or the desired e-mail account. 3. Enter the e-mail address or SMS/MMS address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.
  • Page 175: Receive Attachments

    2. Enter your response. To quickly add common messages, tap My Text and tap a desired message. 3. To check spelling, tap Edit > Spell Check. 4. Tap Send. NOTE: Selections in the Tools > Options > Message tab determine whether the original text is included with the outgoing message.
  • Page 176: Receive Meeting Requests

    Receive Meeting Requests If you receive your e-mail messages through ActiveSync, you will automatically receive meeting requests. If you connect directly to an e-mail server, the server must be running Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 or 2000 for you to receive meeting requests. If you are running Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, you will automatically receive meeting requests in your Inbox.
  • Page 177: Using Messaging

    3. Select an account for which you are creating or changing a signature. 4. Select Use signature with this account if the check box is not already selected. 5. Select Use when replying and forwarding if wanted. 6. Enter a signature in the box. NOTE: You can use a different signature with each account.
  • Page 178 the Address Book button in the Navigation bar. All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book. 4. Enter your message. To enter preset messages, tap My Text and select a message. 5. When the message is finished, tap Send. NOTE: If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect.
  • Page 179: Multimedia Messaging Service (Mms)

    Receiving SMS Messages When you receive SMS messages, the e-mail icon ( you by displaying in the Navigation bar. NOTE: The e-mail icon ( MMS messages. ■ Tap on the e-mail icon to view the SMS message. Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a method of transmitting photographs or video clips, sound files and short text messages over wireless networks using Wireless Application...
  • Page 180 You may see the following icons displayed on the MMS Composer screens: Icon To create an MMS slide: 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox > MMS. 2. In the MMS Composer screen, tap New to create a new MMS message.
  • Page 181 a. Tap on the top left pull-down list—Slide 1/1—to select a specific slide for your message (remember, messages can consist of multiple slides). b. Tap on the top right pull-down list—Bottom-aligned Text—to select the position of any added text. 4. Tap the Tap here to insert a photo or video clip box to choose a photo or video to be inserted.
  • Page 182: Viewing A Message

    11. Tap the audio clip to be added and tap the Select icon ( NOTE: To preview the audio clip before selecting it, use the playback controls on the bottom of the screen. Play/Pause ( and Stop ( NOTE: To record a new audio clip, tap the diskette tape icon ( to bring up controls that allow you to record new audio.
  • Page 183 Using Inbox and Messaging 4. When you’re ready, tap Send. Otherwise, tap Cancel. NOTE: If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect. User’s Guide 11–17...
  • Page 184: Using Activesync

    You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to: ■ Synchronize information between your HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series and up to two computers or one server so that you have the latest information in all locations. ■ Change synchronization settings and the synchronization schedule.
  • Page 185: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Connect your Pocket PC to your computer using Microsoft ActiveSync and the Synchronization cradle, a wireless infrared connection, a Wi-Fi connection or Bluetooth. For more information on using ActiveSync with Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 8, “Using Bluetooth.” NOTE: When using Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize e-mail on your computer with your Pocket PC, you must have...
  • Page 186: Synchronizing With Your Computer

    3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation. 4. After installing ActiveSync on your computer and, when prompted, connect the Pocket PC to the computer using the Synchronization cradle. a. Connect one end of the AC Adapter 1 to the cradle and connect the other end to an electrical outlet to charge the unit.
  • Page 187 ■ Select information to be synchronized with your Pocket PC (for example, Contacts, Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, Favorites, Files, Notes, and AvantGo). NOTE: When you synchronize files, you can drag and drop the selected files from your computer to the synchronized folder on your Pocket PC.
  • Page 188: Changing Synchronization Settings

    Changing Synchronization Settings You can modify your synchronization settings for Microsoft ActiveSync to: ■ Change when your Pocket PC synchronizes with your computer or server. ■ Change the type of connection from your Pocket PC to your computer (for example, USB or infrared connections). NOTE: The iPAQ h6300 Series Pocket PC does not support synchronization with a personal computer using a serial cable.
  • Page 189: Copying Files

    Copying Files You can copy files to and from your computer using Explore in ActiveSync and Windows Explorer. To copy files: 1. Insert your Pocket PC into the Synchronization cradle. 2. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync.
  • Page 190: Installing Programs

    Installing Programs Use ActiveSync to install programs on your Pocket PC from your computer: 1. Use the Synchronization cradle to connect your Pocket PC to your personal computer. 2. Follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard provided with the program. 3.
  • Page 191: Using Activesync To Send And Receive E-Mail

    Using ActiveSync to Send and Receive E-mail You can send and receive e-mail messages by synchronizing your Pocket PC with your computer using ActiveSync. If you are using ActiveSync to send and receive e-mail messages, the name of the folder you are using is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 192: Managing The Battery

    CAUTION: Use only an HP approved battery for your iPAQ Pocket Ä PC. Inserting a battery that does not comply with HP requirements may cause the Pocket PC to malfunction. The iPAQ Pocket PC also has a small internal backup battery that...
  • Page 193: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery To install the removable/rechargeable battery in the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series: 1. Insert the two tabs 1 on the top of the battery into the latches in the top of the battery compartment on the back of the Pocket PC.
  • Page 194: Removing The Battery

    To prevent losing information, you can also copy user-installed applications to the iPAQ File Store folder. To remove the battery from the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 Series: 1. Insert the stylus into the battery lock 1 and slide it to the right or unlocked (red) position.
  • Page 195: Charging The Battery

    CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on Ä your Pocket PC are held in memory (RAM), you will need to reinstall them if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removed from the unit for more than 15 minutes. Otherwise, when fully charged, the internal backup battery will save the user installed data for up to 15 minutes when the standard battery is removed.
  • Page 196: Charging With The Ac Adapter

    You can also charge your Pocket PC in your automobile with an automobile adapter that works in your vehicle’s electrical cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power outlet. To purchase an automobile adapter, refer to the HP Web site at: www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories CAUTION: Use only HP recommended AC adapters.
  • Page 197 To charge the iPAQ Pocket PC using the AC Adapter: 1. Insert the AC Adapter plug into the AC Charger adapter 1. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 2. 3. Insert the AC Charger adapter into the bottom of the Pocket PC 3.
  • Page 198: Charging With The Synchronization Cradle And Ac Adapter

    Charging with the Synchronization Cradle and AC Adapter Use the Synchronization Cradle to charge the HP iPAQ Pocket PC. NOTE: It is not necessary to synchronize your Pocket PC before charging it. To charge the Pocket PC using the cradle: 1.
  • Page 199: Charging Over A Usb Connection

    Pocket PC will charge using power from the computer. NOTE: HP recommends that you power off your iPAQ Pocket PC while using the USB charging feature. If your Pocket PC is powered on, your device will consume more current than is being supplied by the USB charging and the main battery will not be charged.
  • Page 200: Charging A Spare Battery

    Extended Battery. These batteries can be charged in the Synchronization cradle. To purchase an extra battery, refer to the HP Web site at To charge an extra battery in the Synchronization cradle: 1. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet and connect the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the Synchronization cradle.
  • Page 201: Changing The Backlight Settings

    3. When the battery light on the front of the Synchronization cradle 2 is amber, the battery is charging. When the light is green, the battery is completely charged and ready to use. CHARGING TIP: When charging two batteries simultaneously, turn off/suspend your Pocket PC by pressing the Power button once.
  • Page 202: Disabling The Application Buttons

    Battery Saving Tips: ❏ Set the backlight to go off quickly after you stop using your Pocket PC, or move the slide bar to Power Save mode to turn off the backlight completely. You can also set the backlight to turn on when a button is pressed or when the screen is tapped.
  • Page 203: Troubleshooting

    Self-Test Diagnostics Use the Self-Test application to run tests on the operation of your device. The diagnostics application tests for sound, screen calibration, screen patterns, read/write files, IR transfer, LED notification, buttons, Wi-Fi, and GSM/GPRS. To run the Self-Test application: 1.
  • Page 204: Common Problems

    To turn off device if not used for 2 minutes. ■ Turn off the Phone, Bluetooth, and all wireless connections when not in use. ■ Check to make sure you are using an HP authorized battery. Troubleshooting User’s Guide...
  • Page 205 NOTE: After you have tried the above solutions and your iPAQ Pocket PC still does not turn on, contact your HP Help support by referring to the telephone numbers listed in the Worldwide Telephone book included with your Pocket PC.
  • Page 206 Solution (Continued) Problem I want to ship my Pocket PC to a repair facility. I cannot connect to a network. When I try to open the Inbox, I receive an error or the application hangs. I get an error Try using a more compressed recording format in Calendar when I try to or Tasks (8,000 Hz, Mono [8 KB/s] is the most compressed record a note...
  • Page 207 Screen freezes, Try resetting your Pocket PC. Refer to the information on responds Resetting the Unit in Chapter 1, “Getting to Know Your HP slowly, or no iPAQ Pocket PC.” response. User’s Guide 1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Calendar.
  • Page 208 Solution (Continued) Problem Stylus taps have Realign the screen. From the Start menu, tap Settings > inappropriate or System tab > Screen > Align Screen, and follow the slow response. instructions. My device keeps running out of memory. 14–6 ■ Move programs or data to a memory storage card such as an SDIO or MMC expansion card.
  • Page 209: Activesync

    USB hub. ■ Try resetting your Pocket PC. Refer to the information on Resetting the Unit in Chapter 1, “Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC.” ■ Uninstall and reinstall ActiveSync. ■...
  • Page 210 Solution (Continued) Problem Microsoft ActiveSync cannot locate my Pocket PC when I synchronize. I cannot open Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize your Pocket PC e-mail in the with your computer. For more information, refer to the Inbox after I “Synchronizing with Your Computer” section in Chapter 12, restore using “Using ActiveSync.”...
  • Page 211: Phone

    Phone For more information on using the Phone, refer to Chapter 4, “Using the Phone Features.” Problem Phone will not turn I am unable to dial out or receive incoming phone calls. Phone cuts off in the middle of phone conversations.
  • Page 212 Problem Phone runs out of memory. 14–10 Solution (Continued) Pocket PC automatically manages the allocation of memory between storage and program memory. When memory is low, try the following: ■ Move data to a storage card. ■ Move e-mail attachments to a storage card. ■...
  • Page 213: Expansion Cards

    Expansion Cards For more information on expansion cards, refer to Chapter 10, “Expansion Cards.” Problem Solution My Pocket PC does not recognize the SD expansion card. I cannot insert my SD card. I cannot remove Push the SD card in to release the locking mechanism. The my SD card.
  • Page 214: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth For more information on Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 8, “Using Bluetooth.” Problem Solution I cannot discover another device. I can see other devices, but I cannot connect or exchange data with them. Other devices cannot find or connect to my device.
  • Page 215: Wireless Fidelity

    Wireless Fidelity For more information on Wi-Fi, refer to Chapter 7, “Using Wi-Fi.” Problem Solution I cannot connect to an access point. I am connected If the wireless network you are connected to connects to to an access Work, the network may require a proxy. To set up the proxy: point, but I cannot browse the Internet.
  • Page 216 Solution (Continued) Problem I cannot turn Wi-Fi on. I cannot connect to an available network with no name. 14–14 ■ Be sure you have enough battery charge. If the battery is low, your Pocket PC will not turn on Wi-Fi in order to conserve power.
  • Page 217: A 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio...
  • Page 218: Declaration Of Conformity For Products Marked With The Fcc Logo-United States Only

    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 Company may void the 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 219: Canadian Notice

    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. Japanese Notice Korean Notice User’s Guide Regulatory Notices A–3...
  • Page 220: European Union Notice

    ■ R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC CE Compliance of this equipment is valid only if powered with an HP-provided and CE marked AC Adapter. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): ■...
  • Page 221: Notice For Use In France And Italy

    ■ EN 50360/EN 50361—Technical requirements for human exposure to electromagnetic fields The radio functionality of this equipment may be used in the following EU and EFTA countries: Austria, Belgium, Cypress, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
  • Page 222: 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. Replace only with the HP battery pack Spare Part Number 355913-001. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • Page 223: Equipment Warning

    Equipment Warning WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire Å or damage to the equipment: ■ Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the AC Adapter from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 224: Wireless Notices

    For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the HP accessories supplied with or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 225: Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice

    energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by both the United States and international standards: This equipment under test has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Standard C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with measurement procedures specified in...
  • Page 226: Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice

    Japanese Regulatory Wireless Notice Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. A–10 Regulatory Notices User’s Guide...
  • Page 227: Singaporean Wireless Notice

    Singaporean Wireless Notice ■ Switch off your cellular telephone when in an aircraft. The use of cellular telephones in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network, and is illegal. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, or legal action or both.
  • Page 228: Taiwanese Wireless Notice

    the limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested is as follows: ❏ GSM900: 0.652 W/kg (10g) ❏ PCN1800: 0.487 W/kg (10g) Taiwanese Wireless Notice A–12 Regulatory Notices 0.652 0.487 User’s Guide...
  • Page 229: System Specifications

    System Specifications System Feature Description Processor TI OMAP 1510 Operating Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket System PC- Phone Edition SDRAM 64-MB SDRAM (55 MB user accessible) 64-MB iPAQ File Store Up to 20-MB Storage (not available in Korean, Japanese, (nonvolatile Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese versions) memory)
  • Page 230 System Feature Description (Continued) Removable Thumb Keyboard with 26 alpha-numeric keys with 2 Keyboard application buttons, Phone send and on/off buttons, and Function and Shortcut Keys (not included with all models) Wired Ear Bud 3.5 mm plug with single earbud - Included in box. Headset Infrared (IrDA) IrDA, data transfer up to 115.2 Kb per second...
  • Page 231: Physical Specifications

    Wi-Fi (Right LED) Battery Removable/rechargeable 1800 mAh, 3.7 Volt, Lithium Polymer battery with internal backup battery to maintain data during main battery replacement. Physical Specifications HP iPAQ h6300 Series Length Width Depth Weight User’s Guide ■ Blinking green indicates active GSM/GPRS connection.
  • Page 232: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Environment Temperature Relative Humidity Maximum Altitude B–4 Operating 32° to 104° F Nonoperating -4° to 140° F Operating up to 90% Nonoperating up to 90% Operating 15,000 ft Nonoperating 40,000 ft Specifications Metric 0° to 40° C -20° to 60° C up to 90% up to 90% 4,572 m...
  • Page 233 8–7 services 8–3 supported services 8–4 terms 8–3 using 8–1 Bluetooth Manager 8–12 button 5–4 Bluetooth Settings 8–4 button 5–4 business card exchange Bluetooth 8–23 14–2 call barring 4–19 call waiting 4–18 caller ID 4–18 www.hp.com Index 3–6 Index–1...
  • Page 234 4–26 7–5 wireless networks 4–22 hard reset 1–10 headset connection 8–14 hearing-impaired 4–33 hotspots connecting to 7–8 HP Image Zone 9–9 HP profiles 4–9 icons clock 1–5 phone 4–5 status 1–12 IMAP4 e-mail server 6–8 Inbox 11–1 Infrared (IrDA) 6–1 www.hp.com...
  • Page 235 4–17 ending calls 4–13 features 4–3 forwarding calls 4–19 making a conference call 4–15 making calls 4–12 muting a phone call 4–15 3–4 on hold 4–18 setting ring tones 4–16 settings 4–21 www.hp.com Index 4–28 4–32 11–1 Index–3...
  • Page 236 4–33 configuring your pocket pc 4–23 inserting 4–2 serial number 4–3 unlocking 4–4 using a PIN 4–4 using a PUK 4–4 4–28 4–31 ActiveSync 1–3 Contacts 1–3 HP Asset Viewer 1–1 HP Image Capture 1–1 Index 11–1 Index–4...
  • Page 237 HP Image Transfer 1–1 HP Image Zone 1–1 Inbox 1–3 iPAQ Backup 1–2 iPAQ Wireless 1–2 Microsoft ActiveSync Backup 2–8 Pocket Excel 1–3 Pocket Internet Explorer 1–3 Pocket Word 1–4 Ring Tones 1–4 Self-Test 1–2 Windows Media Player 9 Series 1–4 speakerphone 4–17...
  • Page 238 Index User’s Guide www.hp.com Index–6...

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