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  • Page 1 Aero 1500 Series Palm-size PC Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. EFERENCE UIDE Aero 1500 Series Palm-size PC First Edition August 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS preface: Before You Begin chapter 1: Introducing the Device chapter 2: Basic Operations chapter 3: Using Power chapter 4: Software Functions chapter 5: Backup and Restore chapter 6: Pocket Outlook chapter 7: Voice Recorder chapter 8: Note Taker chapter 9: Picture Viewer chapter 10: AudiblePlayer chapter 11: Infrared Feature...
  • Page 4: Preface: Before You Begin

    EFORE Before using your Compaq Aero 1500 Series, be sure to read through the Quick Start Guide. Read this chapter for information about: documentation and online help customer registration symbols and conventions used in this guide INDING NFORMATION References are provided as printed materials and as online information that is accessible from your desktop computer and your Aero 1500.
  • Page 5 Microsoft ActiveSync Help Microsoft Palm-size PC Home Page Compaq Aero 1500 Home Page Location Compaq Aero 1500. Tap Startà à Help. On your desktop computer. Install the Microsoft ActiveSync software. Next, click on the Microsoft ActiveSync icon on your desktop, then click Helpà...
  • Page 6 Information on this release of Windows CE and ActiveSync Information on Aero 1500 accessories and how to order them The latest information and offers for your Aero 1500 device and accessories UICKLY Look Here: Compaq Aero 1500 Reference Guide Palm-size PC Help Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
  • Page 7 USTOMER EGISTRATION In North America To receive the latest information on your Compaq Aero 1500 Series, as well as special offers on device accessories and software, be sure to register with Compaq by completing and mailing the Register Now card included with your Palm-size PC.
  • Page 8 YMBOLS AND Some or all of the following format conventions may be used in this guide to distinguish elements of text: Names of menus, commands and icons are shown in bold type as they appear on the display, for example, Start, Close all tasks, Q. An arrow is used to separate icons or menu options that you should select in succession, for example, tap Startà...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introducing The Device

    1500 Series is designed to provide you quick and convenient access to critical information while away from your PC. The world's smallest Windows CE powered Palm-size PC, the Aero 1500 fits neatly in your pocket and acts as a mobile extension to your PC, letting you access and organize important information such as your contacts, schedule and task list wherever you go.
  • Page 10 RONT Î Í Ì Item Component Ê Battery Charge and Alarm Light OMPONENTS Front Side Function The indicator light on the top of the device serves as both a battery charge indicator and a visual alarm indicator. Flashing green: Notification alarm signal.
  • Page 11 Press and hold the button for one second to toggle on or off the backlight. The Aero 1500 Series features a crisp, high-resolution, STN-type monochrome display that greatly enhances the clarity of text and graphics so that you can view more information at a glance.
  • Page 12 Front Side Components Continued Item Component Function Î Microphone The two small holes at the top of the device are the microphone for the built-in Voice Recorder. For more information, see Chapter 7, "Voice Recorder."...
  • Page 13: Left Side

    Ê Item Component Ê Voice Recorder Button Ë Dial/Action Button Ì Exit Button OMPONENTS Ë Ì Left Side Function You can record brief notes and messages by speaking into the built-in microphone while holding down the voice recorder button. For more information, see Chapter 7, This is a wheel with three functions.
  • Page 14: Right Side

    IGHT Ë Ê Item Component Ê Backup Battery Compartment Ë DC Jack OMPONENTS Right Side Function The system relies on a coin-sized backup battery to maintain data when the main battery pack is low or unavailable. Open the cover of the backup battery compartment to access the backup battery.
  • Page 15 115 Kb per second. For more information, see Chapter 11, Feature." The audio jack lets you connect an earplug to your Compaq Aero 1500. The CompactFlash slot is protected by a removable cover. The slot supports Type I CompactFlash cards. For more information,...
  • Page 16 OTTOM Ë Item Component Ê Communications Port Ë Battery Cover Release Button OMPONENTS Ê Bottom Edge Function The communications port establishes a connection with the serial port of your desktop PC. You can connect the Aero 1500 to a PC by using a cradle or an auto-sync cable.
  • Page 17: Back Side

    Î Í Item Component Ê Memory Compartment Ë Battery Compartment Ì Backup Battery Cover Release Button OMPONENTS Ì Back Side Function The memory compartment holds the memory module installed in the device. For more information, see Chapter 15, "Upgrading the Memory The battery compartment holds the rechargeable battery pack.
  • Page 18 Back Side Components Item Component Í Speaker Î Reset Button Continued Function The system sounds alarms and plays back sound recordings through this speaker. The Reset button is recessed inside the case of the device. Occasionally, some hardware or software malfunctions can prevent the device from responding.
  • Page 19 RADLE OMPONENTS AND SYNC Your Compaq Aero 1500 comes with a cradle. You can also buy an auto- sync cable separately. Both accessories can be used to establish a link between the Aero 1500 and a desktop computer. Ì Ê...
  • Page 20: Using The Cradle

    Item Component Ì Fixed Auto-sync Cable Í Item Component Í AC Adapter Î DC Jack Function The fixed auto-sync cable connects your cradle to the desktop PC. When you dock the device into the cradle, the device automatically connects with the desktop PC.
  • Page 21 The Auto-sync Cable Item Component Ï Auto-sync Cable (Accessory) Ï Function The auto-sync cable allows you to make a direct connection from the communications port on your device to the serial port on your desktop PC.
  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Basic Operations

    ASIC PERATIONS This section helps you to start using your Compaq Aero 1500 Series. In-depth information on each of the individual operations described can be found elsewhere in this reference guide. This chapter describes the following features: using the stylus...
  • Page 23: Using The Stylus

    SING THE The Compaq Aero 1500 Series has a touch-sensitive screen. It allows you to use your stylus to interact with the device. With the Aero 1500 Series, you can input data using the full screen area. When it's not in use, the stylus is stored inside a compartment located at the top edge of your device.
  • Page 24 ROGRAMS The basic set of Windows CE programs is installed on your Aero 1500 Series. You can switch to any program by selecting from the Start menu or the Q Menu, or by pressing a program button on the device. The programs listed below are installed on your device.
  • Page 25 Programs Continued Program QLaunch Q Menu QUtilities Tasks Voice Recorder You don't have to close programs on your device. Simply switch to another program you want to use. To switch between open programs, tap the Q icon on the taskbar, then the desired program from the program list. NOTE: The pre-installed programs on your device are stored in ROM (read-only memory) and cannot be removed or lost.
  • Page 26 CTIVE ESKTOP Use the Active Desktop to display important information, such as today’s appointments and tasks. Active Desktop Screen...
  • Page 27 To select the type of information you want to display on the desktop, tap Startà à Settingsà à Displayà à Display Active Desktop. Display Properties Screen...
  • Page 28: Start Menu

    TART ENU AND ASKBAR Use the Start menu on the taskbar to open programs, adjust settings, find information, and view Help for the current program. Start Menu On the taskbar, you can also do the following:...
  • Page 29: Command Bar

    Taskbar NOTE: When your batteries are running low, a battery icon appears in the status area. For icon descriptions, see Appendix B, "Icon Reference."Low battery messages are also displayed on your screen. For information on optimizing battery life, see "Conserving Battery Power"...
  • Page 30 RITING ON EVICE With your Aero 1500 Series, you can quickly type, write, and draw in the way that’s most convenient for you. You can type with the keyboard, write using character recognition, or write and draw directly on the screen using your stylus.
  • Page 31 You can adjust keyboard settings by tapping Startà à Settingsà à Input Panel. Select Keyboard as the input method, then tap Options. Enable swipe shortcuts (gestures) on your keyboard so that you can: Insert a space by swiping across the keyboard from left to right. Delete a character by swiping across the keyboard from right to left.
  • Page 32: Input Panel

    Input Panel Some letters must be written in a particular way to be recognized. To see how to write letters, tap the Help button for an online demonstration or see Chapter 17, "Using Jot Character Recognizer." NOTE: Drag your stylus across the panel horizontally from right to left to delete a character.
  • Page 33 As you type or write, your device anticipates the word you are writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate.
  • Page 34 INDING NFORMATION The Find feature on your device helps you quickly locate information. Tap Startà à Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, then tap OK to start the search. Finding Information Screen IEWING NFORMATION Most programs provide a list view, showing the items or files you’ve already created in that program.
  • Page 35 USTOMIZING You can adjust your Aero 1500 Series' settings to suit the way you work. Select Startà à Settings to see the settings available on your device. You might want to adjust the following: Item Asset Viewer Buttons Communications Dialing...
  • Page 36 more information, see "Q Menu and For information on a particular setting, you can do either of the following: Open the setting, tap Startà à Help. Open the setting, then tap and hold on the label of the item on which you want more information.
  • Page 37 DJUSTING THE The Aero 1500 Series' backlight lets you view text and graphics clearly whether you're indoors or outdoors, in a dim study or at a brightly lit worksite. There are three ways to turn on and off the backlight: using the Power and Backlight button, tapping the light bulb icon on the taskbar, and using the Q Menu.
  • Page 38 Using the Q Menu's Backlight Control You can adjust even more settings using the Q Menu. Tap the Q icon on the taskbar, then tap Backlight. (If the Q icon does not appear on your taskbar, tap Startà à QLaunch). You can perform the following actions: Tap On to turn on the backlight.
  • Page 39 Tap Propertiesà à Backlight tab to adjust the backlight timeout. Use the drop-down menus to set the amount of idle time before the backlight turns off when the device is using battery power or external power. Setting the Backlight Timeout After the timeout has turned off the backlight, any screen tap or button activation will turn the backlight on again.
  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Using Power

    SING OWER Your Compaq Aero 1500 Series is installed with a rechargeable, removable battery pack that can power the device wherever you go. In addition, the device has a small backup battery. The backup battery maintains the data stored on RAM memory when the main battery pack is fully discharged or while you are changing one battery pack for another battery pack.
  • Page 41 Changing the Battery Pack To remove and replace the battery pack in your Aero 1500 Series, follow the steps below. Before removing the battery, always verify that the coin- sized backup battery is installed in the device and has a rating of Low to Good.
  • Page 42: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Ë Ê Removing the Battery Compartment Cover Place the new battery into the compartment Ì as indicated by the icon inside the compartment. Ì Inserting the Battery Pack Reinsert the battery cover at a 45-degree angle to engage its two tabs into the latches at the top of the compartment, then press down to snap it into place.
  • Page 43 Checking the Battery Pack Charge When you are working with your Aero 1500 Series and using battery power, you can monitor the charge held in the battery pack by using the Power Properties window.
  • Page 44 If you have connected the AC adapter, the window shows the recharging status of the battery. NOTE: If you have just powered on your Aero 1500 Series, or disconnected it from AC power, the battery gauge may appear blank. Wait a few moments before checking the battery pack charge.
  • Page 45 HARGING THE You can recharge the Aero 1500 Series battery pack by: Connecting the AC adapter directly to your device. Connecting the AC adapter to the cradle and docking the device into the cradle.
  • Page 46 Connecting to External Power Connect the device to a wall outlet Ê using the AC adapter Ë. You can connect the DC connector Ì from the AC adapter directly to the device, Ë Ì Ê Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter Directly or, you can connect it to the desktop cradle and dock the device into the cradle.
  • Page 47 CAUTION: Only use the Compaq Aero 1500/2100 Series AC adapter to connect to external power. If you do not, you may damage your Aero 1500. WARNING: Do not attempt to connect a second AC adapter to the device's DC jack if the device is already docked in a cradle that is connected to a wall outlet.
  • Page 48: Battery Disposal

    Battery Disposal Because of the type of batteries used in your Aero 1500 Series, follow local regulations regarding the safe disposal of batteries. Your Compaq vendor can advise you on local regulations, and/or the existence of any battery disposal programs in operation.
  • Page 49 ACKUP ATTERY The backup battery in your Aero 1500 Series is a coin-sized Lithium cell battery (CR2032). This battery maintains the integrity of the data stored in RAM memory whenever the main battery pack is fully discharged, or whenever the main battery pack is not installed in the device. The backup battery is installed in a compartment located on the right side of your device Ê.
  • Page 50 When you see this message, obtain a new backup battery (CR2032) at your earliest convenience. In the interim period, be sure to make a full backup of the data held in your Aero 1500, and take steps to make sure that you avoid fully discharging the main battery pack.
  • Page 51 Ë Ê Opening the Backup Battery Compartment Cover Remove the used backup battery from the backup battery compartment. Insert the new battery Ì into the compartment, taking care that you correctly replace the battery. The positive terminal of the battery faces upward (i.e., toward the back of the device), as shown on the diagram inside the compartment.
  • Page 52: Display Contrast

    Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. ONSERVING The many features of your Aero 1500 Series can consume quite a lot of energy. Some features, such as the screen backlight and CompactFlash cards, use more power than others. When running your system on battery power, turn off or refrain from using those features that use a lot of energy unless necessary.
  • Page 53: Compactflash Cards

    Active Synchronization Synchronizing the data on your Aero 1500 Series with your desktop computer consumes power. Whenever possible, arrange your synchronization routine so that it is transmitted through the cradle while your system is powered by the AC adapter.
  • Page 54 Setting the Power Off Timeout NOTE: If you are playing an audio file on your Aero 1500 under battery power, the display will automatically turn off after 1 minute if there has been no input to the device. The display will turn back on once the audio...
  • Page 55 When the AC adapter is connected to the cradle, the cradle can act as a power source for your Aero 1500 Series, and charge the battery. It is not necessary to turn off your Aero 1500 Series before connecting to AC power. The device automatically switches to AC power without interrupting operation.
  • Page 56: Performing A Normal Reset

    ESETTING YOUR If your Aero 1500 Series locks up and stops responding due to a hardware or software malfunction, you may need to reset your device. Your device can be reset in two ways, depending on the situation. A normal reset does not affect data that has been saved in memory.
  • Page 57: Performing A Full Reset

    Use the tip of the stylus to press the reset button Ê. The device automatically restarts. Performing a Full Reset A full reset restarts your device and removes all information stored in RAM memory such as data files and system settings. Perform a full reset if a normal reset does not solve the system lockup or failure.
  • Page 58: Chapter 4: Software Functions

    OFTWARE This section provides information on using some of the applications that come preinstalled in your Compaq Aero 1500 Series. Other applications can be installed to your device's Random Access Memory (RAM). For instructions on installing applications, refer to ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer.
  • Page 59 SING THE SSET IEWER This program provides information specific to your Aero 1500 Series, such as model number, serial number, and memory size. It also shows your personal information that you have entered in the Owner Properties window in Settings. This information is useful when making a technical support call and to give system administrators the data needed to understand their inventory.
  • Page 60 SING THE Customizing your Aero 1500 Series is both convenient and easy when you use the Q Menu and the QUtilities. The Q Menu and QUtilities let you quickly access several important setting controls. The Q Menu also lets you switch between, or close, open applications.
  • Page 61: Task Management

    Task Management The Q Menu includes three options that allow you to close or switch among tasks on your Aero 1500: To close the program that is currently active, tap Close active task. To close all the open programs on your device, tap Close all tasks.
  • Page 62 Controlling Volume You can record and play wavefiles using the internal audio features on your Aero 1500 Series. The Volume utility provides an easy way to adjust the volume of your device. Tap Qà à Volume. Then simply adjust the volume level on the slider.
  • Page 63: File Explorer

    Contrast The Contrast utility on the Q Menu allows you to adjust the display contrast of your Aero 1500 for easy viewing in any lighting environment. To adjust the display contrast: Tap Qà à Contrast. Adjust the slider until the contrast is suitable, then tap OK.
  • Page 64 The Contrast utility also lets you optimize the screen for higher picture quality, or higher contrast. Higher picture quality sets the display to 16- gray scale while Higher contrast sets the display to 4-gray scale and maximizes battery performance. To change this setting: Save all unsaved data.
  • Page 65 Auto Run The Auto Run feature in QUtilities allows specialized programs stored on a CompactFlash card to begin running automatically as soon as the card is inserted. You can disable this function by tapping Qà à QUtilitiesà à Auto Runà à Disable, then tapping OK. You can also manually run a specialized program stored on an inserted CF card.
  • Page 66 Diagnostics The Diagnostics utility within QUtilities activates a debugging and system diagnostic tool. Use this tool to verify any problems that you may have experienced on your device. Before running the diagnostics tool, close all open programs by tapping Qà à Close all tasks. If you have enabled password protection at power-on, disable this by tapping Startà...
  • Page 67 You can also choose to save the results as a log file. This is stored in My Documents on your device. Reset your password and owner identification settings. To read the Diagnostics log file on your Compaq Aero 1500 Series, follow these steps: In Note Taker, tap Toolsà à Optionsà à File tab.
  • Page 68 Game Keys The Game Keys feature in the QUtilities lets you play your favorite game applications with ease on the Aero 1500. This feature switches the program buttons to directional controls, letting you move up, down, left, and right within a game.
  • Page 69 You can adjust your owner information by tapping on this welcome screen. ETTING OTIFICATION You can set up notification alarms on your Aero 1500 Series. The device alerts you of important appointments or reminders with the following alarms: Flashing green alarm light on the top of the device.
  • Page 70 Setting an Alarm in Calendar To set an alarm for an event in your Calendar, add the calendar entry you want to be reminded of, and set the alarm by checking the Remind me box. You can set the alarm properties by tapping on the alarm icon, then tapping the Reminder Options button.
  • Page 71 Setting an Alarm in World Clock To set a general alarm, tap Startà à Settingsà à World Clock, then tap the Alarms tab. Use the drop down menus to set the alarm, then tap the Alarm Clock icon on the right side of the menu to set the Notification Options.
  • Page 72 ETTING A To help protect against unauthorized use of your Aero 1500 Series, password security is provided. For immediate protection, Compaq recommends setting up the password security through the Password utility in the Settings of your device as soon as possible. If set, your login password must be entered to access Windows CE.
  • Page 73 SING Use File Explorer to navigate among and manage the files stored on your Aero 1500 Series. To access the File Explorer, tap Qà à File Explorer. (If the Q icon does not appear on the taskbar, tap Startà à QLaunch.) A split screen will appear.
  • Page 74 Navigating among Your Files You can navigate among the folders and files on your Aero 1500. In the top half of the screen, tap the plus sign (+) to the left of the folder's name to open a folder.
  • Page 75 Managing a Network Connection The File Explorer is also useful if your Aero 1500 is connected to a network via your desktop computer. File Explorer allows you to browse shared network resources and connect to those resources provided you have the rights to do so.
  • Page 76: Chapter 5: Backup And Restore

    ACKUP AND The Aero 1500 Series stores your personal information, data you have entered, and third-party applications you have installed, in the device’s RAM (random access memory). However, a power loss or other disruption of power can cause your data to be lost. You can back up and restore your device's data using the following utilities: ActiveSync Backup/Restore.
  • Page 77 CF B SING Use CF Backup/Restore to save the entire contents of your Aero 1500 Series memory to a CompactFlash storage card (purchased separately), which can be carried everywhere your device goes for easy retrieval while on the road. NOTE: These utilities are designed for use with CompactFlash storage cards that are approved by Microsoft as Windows CE 2.0 compatible.
  • Page 78 The screen displays a list of all the items that will be backed up, so it is easy to identify the data and size that is saved to the CompactFlash storage card. CF Backup/Restore Utility (Backup Tab) Screen Tap the Start button to begin the backup process. A status bar reports the data activity until the function is complete.
  • Page 79 ESTORING To restore a backup onto your Aero 1500 Series: Turn on the device and insert the CompactFlash storage card into the card slot. Close all active programs before proceeding. Tap Qà à Close all tasks. Tap Qà à QUtilitiesà à CF Backup tab.
  • Page 80: Chapter 6: Pocket Outlook

    chapter OCKET UTLOOK The Microsoft Pocket Outlook program includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Inbox. Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer with your device. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the changes you made on your device and desktop computer and updates both computers.
  • Page 81 This chapter describes the following features: program buttons Calendar application Contacts Tasks Inbox using Inbox with a remote connection...
  • Page 82: Program Buttons

    ROGRAM UTTONS The four program buttons are located just below the screen on your Aero 1500 Series. The program buttons act as shortcuts to frequently used applications so that you can start the application without selecting from the Start menu. NOTE: When a program button shortcuts to an application that has a list view and a card view (such as Contacts or Calendar) you can create a new card by holding the program button down for a few seconds.
  • Page 83 Program Button Changing the Program Button Shortcuts You can change the shortcuts of the program buttons so that they open different applications. Tap on Startà à Settingsà à Buttons. In the Button Properties screen, tap the Program tab. Highlight the button that you want to change by tapping with the stylus.
  • Page 84 ALENDAR PPLICATION Use Calendar to schedule appointments, meetings, and other events. Check your appointments in one of several views (Day, Week, Month, Year, and Agenda). Switch among the views by tapping the corresponding command bar button. NOTE: You can display current appointments on your Active Desktop. Tap Startà...
  • Page 85 NOTE: You can quickly display a new appointment card by pressing and holding the Calendar program button. Appointment Screen If you need to schedule a meeting with people who use Outlook, Pocket Outlook, or Schedule+, you can use Calendar to schedule the meeting. When attendees receive a meeting request, they can accept or decline the meeting.
  • Page 86 Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you’re looking for, whether you’re at home or on the road. Using the IR port of the Aero 1500 Series, you can also quickly share Contacts information with other Windows CE-based mobile device users.
  • Page 87 Contacts Screen Enter the details for a contact on the contact card. You can enter both business and personal information. NOTE: To change the type of information that appears in your list, tap Toolsà à Customize Columns. Contact Details Screen...
  • Page 88 ASKS Use Tasks to keep track of what tasks you have to perform. Overdue tasks are displayed in red. Tasks Screen Enter the details for a task on the task card. You can assign a task to a category, and if you associate a date with a task, you can set a reminder for it.
  • Page 89 All active tasks (tasks that have a start date before the current date and are not marked completed) are displayed in the Active Tasks box in the Agenda view of Calendar. NBOX Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages by: Synchronizing messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer.
  • Page 90 Send e-mail remotely In addition to exchanging e-mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive mail from a remote mail server by setting up an e-mail account with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: If you are setting up an ISP, the ISP must use a POP3 mail server and an SMTP mail gateway.
  • Page 91 For more information on working with Inbox remotely, see Chapter 15, "Getting Connected Remotely." SING NBOX WITH A ONNECTION The mail that you receive using a dial-up connection appears in the Inbox folder on your device, together with the mail you synchronize with your desktop computer.
  • Page 92 Receive messages When you receive a message, double-tap it to open it. Inbox Message Screen When you connect to your Internet mail service, by default Inbox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message to the Inbox folder. No mail attachments are downloaded. When you synchronize with your desktop computer, only the first 50 lines of each new message are downloaded.
  • Page 93 You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in their entirety the next time you synchronize or connect to your mail service. Select the message, tap Serviceà à Retrieve Full Copy. The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status. You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options.
  • Page 94 Microsoft Exchange users can use Inbox to schedule meetings remotely. Your network administrator must enable Microsoft rich text support for any accounts that are accessed by mobile device users. To process meeting requests, download the complete message, either by marking specific messages for downloading or by choosing to download all messages completely during the service setup.
  • Page 95 Inbox New Message Screen...
  • Page 96: Chapter 7: Voice Recorder

    chapter OICE ECORDER Voice Recorder is a program for quickly capturing your ideas and thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers. Use it in the way that’s most convenient for you by using the hardware buttons on your device or using the buttons on your screen. NOTE: More information on the procedures described in this topic, as well as information on additional procedures, can be found in online Help on the device.
  • Page 97: Make A Recording

    SING THE You can use the buttons on your device to record and play recordings using only one hand. Item Component Ê Voice Recorder button Ë Action button Ê Voice Recorder Hardware Buttons Make a recording Record Stop recording ARDWARE Function Press and hold the Voice Recorder button to record.
  • Page 98 Stop Play all NOTE: If you are playing a recording on your Aero 1500 under battery power, the display will automatically turn off after 1 minute if there has been no input to the device. The display will turn back on once the audio file has finished playing.
  • Page 99 SING THE CREEN UTTONS Instead of using the device buttons, you can tap the buttons on your screen to record and play your recordings. A progress bar and a status bar provide visual indications of the process. Voice Recorder Screen NOTE: To skip part of a recording, move the slider to any place in the recording before you play it.
  • Page 100 ETTINGS AND RGANIZATION Adjusting memory If your device runs out of memory while recording, you’ll hear several beeps and see an out-of-memory message on your screen. You can adjust the allocation of memory on your device by tapping Startà à Settingsà à System, then the Memory tab.
  • Page 101 If you display recordings for a particular folder in the Voice Recorder window, any new recordings you make while that folder is selected are placed in that folder. They are given the folder name and an incremental number (My Novel1, My Novel2, etc.). Organizing Recordings...
  • Page 102: Chapter 8: Note Taker

    chapter AKER Note Taker with Rich Ink technology makes it easy to write, sketch, and make lists quickly, the way you’re used to writing on paper—but even better, because you can edit and format what you’ve written or drawn. This chapter describes the following features: entering information writing and drawing editing and formatting a note...
  • Page 103: Creating A Note

    To use Note Taker, tap Startà à NoteTaker. You can create a new note by tapping the New button, or you can tap the New arrow and tap a template to start with a note in which the formatting and structure are already in place. Creating a Note NTERING NFORMATION...
  • Page 104 Entering Information Using Note Taker When you hide the input panel, the insertion point disappears, and you can write or draw anywhere on the screen.
  • Page 105 RITING AND RAWING You can use your stylus to write and draw directly on the screen. Writing and Drawing Using Note Taker To create a drawing, on your first stroke, cross three ruled lines. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in or outside the border of the drawing box become part of the drawing.
  • Page 106: Editing And Formatting A Note

    DITING AND ORMATTING A You can edit text you’ve entered using a keyboard or character recognizer. You can also edit handwritten notes and sketches. To select the text or picture you want to edit, hide the input panel, tap the Select button, and drag your stylus over the text or drawing.
  • Page 107: Saving Your Notes

    Adding Space in a Note NOTE: Instead of tapping the Space button, you can insert and remove space by pressing and holding the Exit button as you drag the stylus. AVING AND Saving your notes When you’ve finished a note, tap OK to save it and return to your list of notes.
  • Page 108: Saving A Note

    To name a note yourself, to place it in a folder, or to change the file format, tap Fileà à Save As. Each note in Note Taker is a file. Note Taker files are saved in Note Taker (.pwi) format, which synchronizes with Microsoft Word files. You have two additional choices for file formats: Rich text format.
  • Page 109 Organizing your notes You can keep track of your notes by renaming them and placing them in folders. For example, you can create a folder called My Novel and place all relevant notes in that folder. All the notes in the selected folder appear in the list view.
  • Page 110: Chapter 9: Picture Viewer

    ICTURE IEWER Picture Viewer lets you easily view any bitmap (.bmp) or JPEG (.jpg) image located on your Compaq Aero 1500 Series or stored on a CompactFlash storage card inside your Aero 1500. This chapter describes the following features: using Picture Viewer...
  • Page 111 To update the list of available pictures for viewing, tap Viewà à Refresh. To delete an image, tap Fileà à Delete. For optimum viewing quality, set the Aero 1500’s Contrast in the QUtilities to Higher picture quality (16-gray scale). To change this setting, see “Contrast” in Chapter 4.
  • Page 112 For more information, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer. Viewing Images Stored on a CompactFlash Card To view an image stored on a CompactFlash card inside the Aero 1500: Insert the CompactFlash card. Tap Viewà à Refresh. All bitmap and JPEG images stored on the card will automatically appear and are available for viewing.
  • Page 113 UDIBLE LAYER The AudiblePlayer application lets you listen to audio files downloaded to your Compaq Aero 1500 Series Palm-size PC from the Internet. This chapter describes the following features: using AudiblePlayer installing AudibleManager purchasing audio programs using the software buttons...
  • Page 114 AudiblePlayer screen appears. AudiblePlayer Screen Installing AudibleManager Before you can use AudiblePlayer on your Aero 1500 Series, you must first install AudibleManager on your desktop PC: Download the AudibleManager installation file to your PC from the Compaq Aero 1500 Series Software and Reference Guide CD-ROM or...
  • Page 115 IMPORTANT: In the event that you lose all data on your Aero 1500 (through a power loss, or by removing both batteries), the AudiblePlayer data stored on the Aero 1500 is also erased. In this situation, use the backup file you created above to restore your data so that you can use AudiblePlayer again.
  • Page 116 Using the Software Buttons The seven buttons displayed on the AudiblePlayer screen allow you to operate AudiblePlayer as simply as you would any cassette or CD player, but with much more functionality. Each button has a single-tap function, and some also have a tap-and-hold function, as described below. Button Single Tap Function Play/Stop...
  • Page 117: Using The Hardware Buttons

    Using the Hardware Buttons You can use the Aero 1500 Series' Dial/Action button instead of the software buttons for the following actions: Press the Action button to start or stop audio playback.
  • Page 118 Controls The Controls menu includes options for audio playback, including Play/Stop, Fast Forward and Rewind (for time periods of 10 seconds, 1 minute, 10 minutes, and 1 hour), Skip to Previous Section, and Skip to Next Section. Bookmarks The Bookmarks option can be used to Create a Bookmark or Skip to Next Bookmark.
  • Page 119: Chapter 11: Infrared Feature

    Palm-size PCs, desktop and notebook computers, printers, or any other device that has a compatible IR feature. In order to use your Aero 1500 Series' infrared port, you must set up the ports on both the sending and receiving devices.
  • Page 120 ONNECTING TO NFRARED Before you can use the infrared feature, you need to configure the software on both your Aero 1500 Series and the desktop computer. Setting up Infrared on the Computer Currently, only Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000 support infrared connections.
  • Page 121 You are now ready to connect your device directly to your computer using infrared communication. Connecting To Your Desktop Computer To enable a file transfer between your Aero 1500 Series and a desktop computer, do the following: Line up the infrared port on your Aero 1500 Series with the desktop computer's infrared port.
  • Page 122 A chime sounds when the connection is correct. UIDELINES FOR Follow these guidelines when using your Aero 1500 Series' IR port to communicate with another infrared-equipped device: Make sure that both devices are turned on and are running the proper IR software.
  • Page 123 The CompactFlash (CF) card slot located on the top edge of your device is an industry-standard connector that allows you to increase the functionality of your Aero 1500 Series. The slot supports Type I CompactFlash cards. The CompactFlash slot allows you to install storage cards for backup and storage of data and applications.
  • Page 124 CompactFlash card. This may result in the loss of data. First replace the batteries or connect to AC power. Do not turn off your Aero 1500 Series or remove the CompactFlash card when you are in the middle of performing an operation, such as saving data to your CompactFlash card.
  • Page 125 NSERTING A To insert a CompactFlash card, follow these steps: Remove the CompactFlash slot cover Ê. Turn over the device. On the back of the device, there is an indentation that allows you to pull the cover out of the slot with a thumbnail. NOTE: The CompactFlash slot cover Ê...
  • Page 126 The card is ready to use. Tap Startà à Settingsà à System to see the properties of the card currently inserted. NOTE: If you inserted a storage card, the system pops up a window asking if you want to enable the card you just inserted. You can choose not to do so in order to save battery power.
  • Page 127 To restart a program, tap Qà à QUtilitiesà à Auto Run tab à à Restart. NOTE: The Aero 1500's Auto Run feature is enabled by default. To disable Auto Run, tap Qà à QUtilitiesà à Auto Run tab à à Disable, then...
  • Page 128 chapter ICROSOFT Microsoft ActiveSync enables you to synchronize the information on your desktop computer with the information on your device. Synchronization is the process of comparing the data on your device with your desktop computer and updating both computers with the most recent information. For example: Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your mobile device with your choice of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Schedule+,...
  • Page 129: Chapter 14: Channels

    Mobile Channels. A special Web site has been set up to help you get started using Channels. For information on getting started with Channels on your Aero 1500, visit www.microsoft.com/windowsce/channels. This chapter describes the following features:...
  • Page 130 ERSONALIZING Some channels are divided into content areas. You can choose which content areas you want to download to your device. In Channels, tap Fileà à Channels, and select the channels and content areas you want. You can specify the amount of channel information that is transferred to your device.
  • Page 131 OBILE DESKTOP COMPONENTS Your Aero 1500 Series also includes an Active Desktop feature that can display specialized channel content for quick reference. Similar to Channels, content for mobile desktop components is synchronized with the desktop computer. For example, a content provider might create a mobile desktop component that updates and displays key financial market indices during the day.
  • Page 132: Chapter 15: Getting Connected Remotely

    chapter ETTING ONNECTED If you want to use your device to connect to your computer, a network, or an ISP while away from your office, you must create a dial-up connection. This is called remote networking. You have the following remote networking options: Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP).
  • Page 133 ONNECTING TO AN You can connect to an ISP by creating a dial-up connection. Once connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages. To create a dial-up connection to an ISP: Install a modem CompactFlash card. Get the following information from your ISP: ISP dial-up access telephone number, user name, password, and TCP/IP settings.
  • Page 134 ONNECTING TO A If you have access to a network, you can connect to your network by creating a dial-up connection using a RAS account. Before you can create this dial-up connection, your network administrator needs to set up a RAS account for you.
  • Page 135 ETTING ELP ON EMOTELY More information can be found in the following locations: "Inbox" in Chapter 6. Online Help on the device. Select Startà à Help, then Inbox or Communications. ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. ONNECTING...
  • Page 136: Chapter 16: Upgrading The Memory Module

    PGRADING THE Your Aero 1500 Series features a RAM/ROM memory module located in the memory module compartment on the back of the device. Upgrading the memory module If you want, you can upgrade the RAM/ROM memory module. If you are unsure how to safely upgrade the memory module, find a certified service technician for the Aero 1500 Series.
  • Page 137 AKING A FULL BACKUP Before you make a memory upgrade, you must backup all data and files from your Aero 1500 onto a desktop computer or a CompactFlash card. To do a backup to a computer you must have first installed ActiveSync onto the computer.
  • Page 138 2: R EMOVING THE BATTERIES AND DISCONNECTING Remove and disconnect all power sources from the Aero 1500 Series: Remove the main battery pack as described in Pack" in Chapter 3. Remove the backup battery as described in Chapter 3. Disconnect the AC adapter from the device.
  • Page 139 3: R EMOVING THE EXISTING MEMORY MODULE Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. CAUTION: Before touching the memory expansion module, be sure you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Turn over the device. Loosen the memory compartment screw by using a small Phillips-head screwdriver.
  • Page 140 If a memory module is already installed, loosen it by using a small Phillips-head screwdriver Ë. Ë Remove the memory module by levering the right side of the module with the stylus Ì and gently pulling the module out of the compartment.
  • Page 141 4: I NSTALLING A NEW MEMORY MODULE Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. CAUTION: Before touching the memory expansion module, be sure you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Align the connector on the module with the connector Ê in the RAM slot.
  • Page 142 Ë Inserting the Memory Module Press the right end of the module Ì downward until it is fully inserted, and tighten the screw. Replace the memory compartment cover, inserting the right end of the cover first, and tighten the screw. Turn on the device, by pressing the power button.
  • Page 143 Fully restore the data using the ActiveSync Backup/Restore utility. NOTE: For more information on using ActiveSync to restore data, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer. After restoring the data, disconnect your Aero 1500 Series from the computer by removing it from the cradle. Reset the device: Use the stylus to push the reset button found inside the small hole on the back panel.
  • Page 144 chapter SING HARACTER ECOGNIZER The character recognition software, CIC Jot, gives you a fast and easy-to- use method for entering information in any program on your device: just write in the input panel. Each character you write is translated into typed text and displayed on the screen.
  • Page 145: Chapter 17: Using Jot Character Recognizer

    Using Jot Character Recognizer This chapter describes the following features: areas of the input panel symbols help writing characters options the Natural Character Set the Simplified Uppercase Character Set...
  • Page 146 REAS OF THE NPUT ANEL You can write letters in either uppercase or lowercase. How the letter is interpreted and displayed depends on where you write it in the input panel. For example, you can write a letter in lowercase or uppercase, and it appears in lowercase if you write it in the lowercase letter area (abc) of the input panel.
  • Page 147 You can write numbers in the number area (123) of the panel. Number Area of the Input Panel You can also enter common punctuation marks in the number area. This allows you to write telephone numbers, birthdays, and Social Security numbers entirely in the number area.
  • Page 148 RITING The software recognizes several alternative ways of writing a character. If a character you are writing is misinterpreted, you can use Help to see an animated demonstration of how to write the letter. Tap the Help button on the input panel, then tap Next. Select the character you want to see, and tap Show.
  • Page 149 Using the letter areas You can enter letters, punctuation, and editing marks in the letter areas (abc and ABC) of the input panel. Letters Character Stroke options Character Stroke options...
  • Page 150 Punctuation Character Stroke options period comma apostrophe question exclamation ampersand Editing Character Stroke options forward delete copy Character • double quote space backspace Character paste undo carriage return Stroke options Stroke options...
  • Page 151 Using the Number Area The tables in this section show how to use the Natural Character Set to write letters, numbers, punctuation marks, editing marks, and symbols. For each character, the tables show alternatives for writing the characters. The dots indicate where the strokes begin; strokes with no dots can be written in either direction.
  • Page 152 Punctuation Character Stroke options period comma dash tilde Editing Character Stroke options copy paste Character • backspace Character undo Stroke options Stroke options...
  • Page 153 Writing Accented Letters The tables in this section show how to use the Natural Character Set to write letters, numbers, punctuation marks, editing marks, and symbols. For each character, the tables show alternatives for writing the characters. The dots indicate where the strokes begin; strokes with no dots can be written in either direction.
  • Page 154 Using the Symbol Panel In the symbol panel, you can enter symbols and characters that can’t be entered in the standard input panel. Stroke Char options • < > Stroke Char options " Stroke Char options & ¹ ² ³ ±...
  • Page 155 Using the Symbol Panel Stroke Char options Æ æ Ç ç ª ° ¸ ¿ Continued Stroke Char options £ ¶ ¤ ° « » ¨ ¯ · Stroke Char options © § ¢ ‡ … … • – — ‹...
  • Page 156 Using the Symbol Panel Stroke Char options ¡ þ Þ Ð ð Ø ø ß µ ¥ Continued Stroke Char options ¬ ´ ¦ ™ Œ œ ‰ † Stroke Char options Š š ˆ ˜ ‘ ’ “ ” ‚...
  • Page 157 IMPLIFIED You can choose to use this character set instead of the Natural Character Set by selecting it in the CIC Jot Options dialog box. This character set gives you fewer options for entering each character, as you’re writing in uppercase only, but allows for greater flexibility in writing the letters, so you can write faster.
  • Page 158 Letters Continued Stroke Char options Editing Character Stroke options space back delete (backspace) forward delete Stroke Char options Character copy paste undo carriage return Stroke Char options Ç æ ß Stroke options...
  • Page 159 Using the Number Area The tables in this section show how to use the Simplified Uppercase Character Set to write letters, numbers, punctuation marks, editing marks, and symbols. For each character, the tables show alternatives for writing the characters. The dots indicate where the strokes begin; strokes with no dots can be written in either direction.
  • Page 160 Punctuation Character Stroke options Editing Character Stroke options undo copy Character Stroke options Character Stroke options paste carriage return dash -...
  • Page 161 Writing Accented Letters The tables in this section show how to use the Simplified Uppercase Character Set to write letters, numbers, punctuation marks, editing marks, and symbols. For each character, the tables show alternatives for writing the characters. The dots indicate where the strokes begin; strokes with no dots can be written in either direction.
  • Page 162 Using the Symbol Panel The tables in this section show how to use the Simplified Uppercase Character Set to write letters, numbers, punctuation marks, editing marks, and symbols. For each character, the tables show alternatives for writing the characters. The dots indicate where the strokes begin; strokes with no dots can be written in either direction.
  • Page 163 Stroke Character options Symbols Stroke Char options & " Character Stroke Char options ± ÷ ¼ ½ ¾ ® © Stroke options Stroke Char options Þ Ð ð Ø ø ß µ ¥ Continued...
  • Page 164 Symbols Continued Stroke Char options ¦ ¹ ² ³ · Stroke Char options § ¶ Æ æ Ç ç ª ° ¸ ¿ ¡ þ • Stroke Char options £ ¢ ¤ « » ° ¬ ´ ¨ ¯ ˆ Continued...
  • Page 165 Symbols Continued Stroke Char options ™ Œ œ ‰ † ‡ … … Stroke Char options – — ‹ › ƒ Š š Stroke Char options ˜ ‘ ’ “ ” ‚ „...
  • Page 166: Chapter 18: Tips & Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING This topic contains some tips that may help you to get better service from your Compaq Aero 1500 Series. It also has a troubleshooting section that can help you to solve any problems you might encounter with your device.
  • Page 167 NFRARED ROUBLESHOOTING This section covers situations you may encounter when trying to connect your device to other infrared-equipped devices. For problems communicating with your desktop computer, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer. Problem Can't transfer files using the infrared port. OMMUNICATIONS Possible Cause The IR devices are not...
  • Page 168 Infrared Communications Troubleshooting Problem Can't transfer more than one file at a time using the IR port. Continued Possible Cause The sending or receiving device is not configured properly for The receiving device is not compatible with the sending device. The device is designed to transfer one file (or 25 Contact cards) at a...
  • Page 169 ARTNERSHIP This section helps you to solve problems in establishing a partnership between your Aero 1500 Series and a computer. Problem Can't establish a connection between the Palm-size PC and the computer. ROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause The auto-sync cable may be loose or defective.
  • Page 170 CREEN AND This section helps you solve problems that may occur with the display of your Aero 1500 Series. Problem The device does not respond when you press the power button. The screen is too dark. Screen is hard to read in low light conditions.
  • Page 171 Screen and Stylus Troubleshooting Problem Text is too small. The stylus is not responding properly to your taps. Continued Possible Cause Need to change the font size or view size. The screen is not calibrated correctly to interpret the screen taps.
  • Page 172 Screen and Stylus Troubleshooting Problem Continued Possible Cause The screen is not responding to double taps correctly. Solution Tap on Startà à Settingsà à Stylus then tap the Double-Tap tab. Double- tap on the Grid icon to set the sensitivity and timing of a double-tap.
  • Page 173 Solution Reset your Aero 1500 Series. (See Chapter 3.) Memory allocation in the Aero 1500 is composed of storage memory and program memory. You may want to increase the amount of storage memory if you do not have enough space for files.
  • Page 174 System Response Troubleshooting Problem Windows CE password does not work. Cannot get sound from the device. Continued Possible Cause Have entered the wrong password. Volume is muted or too low. Solution 4. Adjust the memory slider to the desired amount of storage or program memory.
  • Page 175 EMORY ROUBLESHOOTING This topic helps you solve some problems that you may encounter with the device's memory. Problem The device does not turn on or the device does not recognize the memory. Insufficient memory error occurs during an operation. Possible Cause The memory module is installed incorrectly or not seated properly.
  • Page 176 Memory Troubleshooting Problem Not enough space to save my work. Continued Possible Cause Device ran out of storage memory. Solution 4. Adjust the memory slider to the desired amount of storage or program memory. Upgrade memory if needed. Adjust the available program memory.
  • Page 177 ATTERY AND This topic helps you solve any problems that you might encounter with the battery and power components of your Aero 1500 Series. Problem The device goes into auto-suspend after a short period of inactivity. Device won't turn on when not connected to AC power.
  • Page 178 Battery and Power Troubleshooting Problem The device does not auto-suspend when connected to a computer or using a modem. The device turns off before the auto- suspend timeout. The device shuts down when a CompactFlash card is in use. Battery life is very short.
  • Page 179 Battery and Power Troubleshooting Problem The amber battery charge light does not light up when the device is connected to AC power. Continued Possible Cause The AC adapter has not been connected properly. The main battery has been incorrectly inserted. Battery has malfunctioned.
  • Page 180: Routine Care

    Aero 1500 Series. Following these guidelines helps ensure the longevity of your device and reduces the risk of damage. Routine Care To keep your Aero 1500 Series in good condition and working properly, follow these guidelines: Operate the device with the main and backup batteries installed, even when using external power.
  • Page 181 RAVEL UIDELINES For safety and convenience when traveling with your Aero 1500 Series, follow these guidelines: Back up your data before you leave. Take a backup copy of your data with you. Disconnect all external equipment from the device. Take the AC adapter and new batteries with you.
  • Page 182 Shipping Guidelines When shipping your Aero 1500 Series, follow these guidelines: Safeguard your data by making a backup copy. If shipping the backup copy, be sure that the medium (diskette, tape, or CompactFlash card) is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit.
  • Page 183 appendix ARDWARE YSTEM PECIFICATIONS System Processor CompactFlash Display Backlight Battery Backup Main Audio Infrared Communications PECIFICATIONS High performance MIPS-based processor designed for Windows CE 16MB EDO RAM 16MB ROM Type I CompactFlash slot 240 x 320 screen, STN type Software controlled 4/16 gray scale Software controlled contrast Hardware and software controlled backlight on/off...
  • Page 184: Operating Environment

    System Specifications System Notification Alarms Battery Charge Light HYSICAL PECIFICATIONS Physical Specification Height Width Depth Weight (including battery) PERATING Operating Environment Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity Operating (non-condensing) Nonoperating Maximum altitude Operating (un-pressurized) Nonoperating Continued Flashing green light Audio prompt Pop-up message on display Flashing/solid amber light U.S.
  • Page 185: Appendix B: Icon Reference

    appendix EFERENCE This section contains an overview of the icons that may appear in the status area of your device taskbar. Each icon has a brief description of the status it represents. More information on related topics can be found elsewhere in this manual. This chapter describes the following features: battery icons connection icons...
  • Page 186 ATTERY CONS The following icons may appear in the status area of your device taskbar, they indicate the condition of your batteries. Icon Meaning Backup battery is low. Backup battery is very low. Main batteries are low. Main batteries are very low. External (AC) power source is connected and/or, main battery is charging.
  • Page 187 THER CONS There are some other icons that may appear in the status area of the taskbar on your device. Icon Meaning Backlight is turned on. Backlight is turned off. Game Keys (arrow keys) are enabled. Q Menu and QUtilities are enabled.
  • Page 188 Series number. The Compaq Series number for this product is Series PE2020. This series number should not be confused with the marketing name (Compaq Aero 1500 Series). The following accessories have been evaluated for use with your device. These Compaq-approved accessories can be identified by their assigned series numbers listed below.
  • Page 189 EDERAL OMMUNICATIONS OTICE 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 190 marked with the FCC logo - United States only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 191 UROPEAN Products with 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 Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards): EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) - Electromagnetic Immunity...
  • Page 192 WARNING: Your computer contains a coin-cell lithium battery powered Real-Time Clock circuit. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge the battery, disassemble it, or immerse it in water or dispose of it in fire.

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