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Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series Reference Guide Document Part Number: 253194-002 March 2002...
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
Getting Acquainted To use your Compaq iPAQ™ Pocket PC H3800 Series most effectively, start by learning how to: Register your iPAQ Pocket PC Charge your iPAQ Pocket PC Navigate through the interface Enter information Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and the clock, you need to recharge the battery regularly.
Getting Acquainted What is in the Box? Your iPAQ Pocket PC ships with: Extra stylus iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 series Protective cover pack Universal cradle for both USB and serial connections with tether AC adapter DC adapter plug 1–2 Reference Guide...
Getting Acquainted The package also includes: The Getting Started Guide Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD which contains: ❏ Microsoft® ActiveSync software ❏ Add-on software and applications ❏ Detailed eBook guide, which you can copy to your iPAQ Pocket PC* ❏...
Getting Acquainted Front Panel Stylus: push to eject, push to lock Power Indicator: amber flash = charging; amber solid = charged; green = alarm Power Button Speaker: alarms, recordings Color Display Programmable Application Buttons 1-4 (left to right): default setting for button 1 is Calendar, button 2 is Contacts, button 3 is Inbox, button 4 is iPAQ Task Navigation Button: scroll through a list...
Getting Acquainted Register Device You can receive the latest information on your iPAQ Pocket PC as well as special offers on iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and software by mailing the Register Now card included in the shipping box (North America units only). Know Your Charging Options Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain the clock and RAM, you need to recharge the battery regularly.
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Getting Acquainted 1. Plug the AC adapter of the universal cradle into an outlet. 2. Slide the bottom of your iPAQ Pocket PC into the universal cradle and push firmly. ✎ The amber charge light blinks when your iPAQ Pocket PC is recharging the battery.
Getting Acquainted Charge with the AC Adapter You can charge your iPAQ Pocket PC using the AC adapter. If you purchased an optional expansion pack, you can use the AC adapter to recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack (for example, recharge the battery of the Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack).
Getting Acquainted 4. Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC adapter plug. Change the backlight settings You may want to change the backlight settings to conserve more battery power. 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings. 1–8 Reference Guide...
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Getting Acquainted 2. Tap System. 3. Tap Backlight. 4. Select the backlight settings. On the... Select when to use the... Battery Power tab Backlight on battery power. External Power tab Backlight on external power. Brightness tab Appropriate level of backlight. ✎...
Getting Acquainted Customize Settings You can navigate through the iPAQ Pocket PC interface in three ways: Tap and hold Press application buttons Tap the screen with the pointed tip of your stylus to open applications and make selections. For example, tap the Start menu to see a list of applications available.
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Getting Acquainted 3. Tap the Screen icon. 4. Tap the Align Screen button. 5. Tap the cross-hair object at each location. Be precise when you tap the cross-hair object. 6. Tap OK. Reference Guide 1–11...
Getting Acquainted Open applications Most applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC are only two taps away from any screen. Open any application on your iPAQ Pocket PC from the Start menu. Open any application by assigning it to an application button. 1.
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Getting Acquainted 4. Tap Running Programs. 5. Tap Stop All or select a particular application, then tap Stop. Reference Guide 1–13...
Getting Acquainted Install applications You can install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your: Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 iPAQ Pocket PC if the application file has a .cab extension iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer by copying an application file that has an .exe or .cef extension When installing applications, look for the correct version for the iPAQ Pocket PC.
Getting Acquainted Set the time for home When you turn on the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through setting the time. You will need to set the time again if The battery completely discharges You perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC Hint: From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the time.
Getting Acquainted 5. Tap the time-zone down arrow, then select your home time zone. 6. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, then use the up and down arrows to adjust the time. You can adjust the time by moving the hands of the clock with the stylus.
Getting Acquainted 4. Tap Visiting. 5. Tap the time-zone down arrow, then select the time zone you are visiting. 6. Tap the hour, minutes, or seconds, then use the up and down arrows to adjust the time. You can adjust the time by moving the hands of the clock with the stylus.
Getting Acquainted 3. Tap Clock. 4. Tap the date down arrow. 5. Tap the left or right arrow to select a month and year. 6. Tap a day. 7. Tap OK. 8. Tap Yes to save the date. Customize the application buttons You can quickly open your Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, or iTask applications by pressing an application button on the front panel of your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Getting Acquainted 3. Tap the button you want to change. 4. Tap the button-assignment down arrow. 5. Tap an application. 6. Tap OK. Navigate with Voice Commands Instead of tapping the screen with the stylus, you use IBM ViaVoice and voice commands spoken into the microphone to: Hear today’s date and time Open and close applications Reference Guide...
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Getting Acquainted Navigate through Calendar, Tasks, Inbox, and Contacts Hear information from Calendar, Tasks, Inbox, and Contacts ✎ Certain commands are always available and called global. Other commands are application specific. Set up record button To use IBM ViaVoice, you must first set up the record button. Once it is set up, press the record button and speak the commands into the microphone after the beep.
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Getting Acquainted 2. Tap Buttons. 3. Tap the Button-assignment down arrow to select IBM ViaVoice. 4. Tap OK. Use commands Some voice commands are always available. These include: What is today’s date? What time is it? Go to Contacts (or any application) What Can I Say? Reference Guide 1–21...
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Getting Acquainted To find out what commands are always available, see the list in What Can I Say? Other voice commands are only available to specific applications. 1. Press and hold the Record button. 2. Wait for the beep and say “What Can I Say?” 3.
Getting Acquainted Use application commands You can use voice commands to navigate through Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Inbox. These commands include reading: A contact’s phone number My very next appointment Active tasks New messages To find out what commands are available in an application, see the list in What Can I Say? 1.
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Getting Acquainted Teach ViaVoice For ViaVoice to recognize certain words, you can teach ViaVoice how you pronounce the words. The words you would most likely teach ViaVoice include: The names of applications you installed on your iPAQ Pocket PC Contact names 1.
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Getting Acquainted 6. Tap the Record icon and say the word. 7. Tap the Stop icon. 8. Tap the Save icon. 9. Tap OK. Reference Guide 1–25...
Getting Acquainted Enter Information You can enter letters, symbols, and numbers on the iPAQ Pocket PC screen by: Tapping the Keyboard Writing with the stylus and using the Letter Recognizer, Transcriber, or Block Recognizer to create text Drawing and writing with the stylus You can tap the keyboard or write with the Letter Recognizer, Transcriber, or Block Recognizer in any application.You can use the stylus to draw and write on the screen in the Notes application...
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Getting Acquainted 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings. 2. Tap Input. 3. Tap Word Completion. Reference Guide 1–27...
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Getting Acquainted 4. Determine how many letters you want to type before a suggestion is made, then tap the down arrow associated with letters. 5. Determine how many words you want suggested, then tap the down arrow associated with words. 6.
Getting Acquainted Type with the On-screen Keyboard You can enter typed text directly on the screen by tapping letters, numbers, and symbols on the Keyboard. Hint: To see the symbols, tap the key. Shift 1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel icon.
Getting Acquainted Write with the stylus and the Letter Recognizer You can write letters, numbers, and symbols on the screen using the stylus and the Letter Recognizer. You create words and sentences by writing in upper case (ABC), lower case (abc), and symbols (123) in specific areas.
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Getting Acquainted c. Write a number or symbol between the hatch marks labeled 123. Hint: You should write characters between the dashed line and baseline for the character recognizer to work effectively. If you are writing a letter like “p,” write the top portion within the dashed line and baseline, and the tail portion below the baseline.
Getting Acquainted Write with the stylus and the Transcriber You can write words, letters, numbers, and symbols anywhere on the screen using the stylus and Transcriber. 1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button. 2.
Getting Acquainted Write with the stylus and Block Recognizer You can write letters, numbers, and symbols using the stylus and Block Recognizer. You create words and sentences by writing letters and numbers in specific areas. 1. From any application, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button.
Getting Acquainted 4. What you write will be converted to text. Draw and write on the screen Use the stylus as a pen to draw and write on the screen in the Notes application or from the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks.
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Getting Acquainted Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks, then tap the Pen icon. 3. Draw and write on the screen. 4. Tap the Pen icon. 5. Tap OK. Reference Guide 1–35...
Getting Acquainted Convert writing to text Convert your writing to text when you write with the pen in the Notes application or from the Notes tab in: Calendar Contacts Tasks 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes. Otherwise, tap the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks. 2.
Communicating Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series lets you communicate in many ways: Connect to a computer Connect to the Internet or your network Communicate with other devices Create and organize contacts Use the e-mail Inbox Record messages with the microphone Take notes Connect to a Computer You connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer using...
Communicating Install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC Back up and restore information using the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 Backup/Restore utility Sync with computer Ä CAUTION: For synchronization to work properly, install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 before you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.
Communicating 2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. For more help, click the ActiveSync Help button during installation. The information you selected will automatically synchronize when your installation is complete. Use the serial infrared (IR) connection After setting up a connection with a USB or serial cable and a cradle, synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC and your computer using an infrared connection if you have an infrared port or an infrared USB adapter installed on your computer.
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Communicating 4. From the Start menu, tap ActiveSync. 5. Tap Tools. 6. Tap Connect via IR. 2–4 Reference Guide...
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Communicating 7. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From the Start menu, click Programs, then click Microsoft ActiveSync. 8. From the File menu, select Connection Settings. Reference Guide 2–5...
Communicating 9. Click “Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port.” 10. Click the down arrow and choose Infrared Port (IR). 11. Align the IR ports to establish a connection. 12. Move the devices away from each other to disconnect. Change synchronization settings You can change your synchronization settings for Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 to:...
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Communicating Select the files and information you do not want to synchronize with your computer (for example, e-mail attachments) Determine how conflicts between information on your iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are handled 1. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From the Start menu, click Programs, then click Microsoft ActiveSync.
Communicating c. On the Rules tab, determine how conflicts between information on your iPAQ Pocket PC and information on your computer are handled. 3. From the File menu, click Connection Settings. Select the type of connection that will be allowed between the iPAQ Pocket PC and computer.
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Communicating Hint: You should move important information to the iPAQ File Store folder located in the File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Information in iPAQ File Store is held in ROM and will not be lost if you perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery loses its charge.
Communicating 4. Right-click the Start menu, then select Explore. 5. Drag and drop your files between your Pocket PC and Windows Explorer. ActiveSync 3.5 converts the files, so that they can be used by the Pocket Office applications if necessary. Back up/restore using Active Sync 3.5 You should back up information to your computer and restore information from your computer to your iPAQ Pocket PC to help...
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Communicating 2. From your computer, open Microsoft ActiveSync. From the Start menu, click Programs, then click Microsoft ActiveSync. 3. From the Tools menu, click Backup/Restore. Reference Guide 2–11...
Communicating 4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, then select your options. 5. Click Backup Now or Restore Now. Connect to the Internet or your Network To send and receive e-mail with Inbox and view Web sites with Pocket Internet Explorer, you must set up a remote connection using a modem card or an Ethernet/LAN card.
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Communicating a. Most of the popular modem card drivers are included on your iPAQ Pocket PC, so your modem card should be recognized. b. If your modem card is not recognized, follow your modem manufacturer’s instructions to install the modem card driver on your computer.
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Communicating 5. Make sure Internet Settings is selected. 6. Tap Modify. 7. Tap New. 8. Enter a name for the connection, select the modem type, then select the correct baud rate for that modem. 9. If you need to enter the TCP/IP settings, tap Advanced, then tap TCP/IP.
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Communicating 10. Select “Use specific IP address.” 11. Enter your IP address. 12. Tap OK. 13. Tap Next. Reference Guide 2–15...
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Communicating 14. Enter the phone number for your Internet Service Provider, then tap Next. 15. Tap Finish to set up the modem connection. 2–16 Reference Guide...
Communicating 16. Tap OK to return to the Connections window. 17. Tap OK to return to Settings. Use an Ethernet/LAN card To connect to the Internet or to your network using an Ethernet/LAN card, you need: A computer with an Ethernet card A computer set up for TCP/IP and a client for Microsoft Networks Reference Guide...
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Communicating An Ethernet hub or a crossover cable to plug in your iPAQ Pocket PC A Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack or a CompactFlash (CF) Card Expansion Pack 1. Insert your Ethernet/LAN card into your iPAQ Pocket PC. If your Ethernet/LAN card is not recognized, follow your Ethernet card manufacturer’s instructions to install the Ethernet card driver.
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Communicating b. Tap the Connections tab, then tap Network Adapters. c. Tap the name of your Ethernet driver, then tap the Properties button. Reference Guide 2–19...
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Communicating d. Tap the Name Servers tab. e. Enter the server information. Tap OK to save the server information. g. Tap OK to save the network settings. h. Tap OK to return to the Connections screen. 2–20 Reference Guide...
Communicating Synchronize links You can synchronize links to Web sites from your Favorites list on your computer to view them offline with Pocket Internet Explorer. 1. From the Start menu on your computer, click Programs. 2. Click Internet Explorer. 3. Click Favorites to see the list of links to your favorite Web sites.
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Communicating 1. From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer. 2. Tap View, then Address Bar. 2–22 Reference Guide...
Communicating 3. Enter the address (URL) in the Address bar. 4. Tap the Go icon. Select from a favorites list With Pocket Internet Explorer and a connection to the Internet, you can view Web sites on your iPAQ Pocket PC by selecting a Web site from your Favorites list.
Communicating 2. Tap the Favorites icon and the Web site you want to view. Work with Contacts You can enter and view information about friends, family members, or business associates in the Contacts application. You can: Create a contact View and edit a contact Categorize your contacts Delete a contact Hint: Press the Contact application button to navigate quickly to...
Communicating Create a contact You can create a contact from the Start menu or Today screen. 1. From the Start menu, tap Contacts. 2. Tap New to create a new contact. 3. Tap any item and enter information. Reference Guide 2–25...
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Communicating Scroll down to see more fields. 4. Tap the down arrow next to any item and enter additional details about the item. a. For example, tap the Name down arrow to enter the contact’s title, first, middle, and last name, and suffix. b.
Communicating 5. Tap OK to save the contact information and return to the list of contacts. View a list of contacts 1. From the Start menu, tap Contacts to display a list of your contacts from the last category selected. Reference Guide 2–27...
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Communicating 2. Tap the down arrow next to the category name to see the list of categories. 3. Tap a category name to see a list of contacts placed in that category. 4. Tap a contact’s name. 2–28 Reference Guide...
Communicating Edit contact information 1. Tap a contact’s name. 2. Tap Edit to see the contact information. 3. Edit the contact information. 4. Tap OK to save the contact information and return to the list of contacts. Reference Guide 2–29...
Communicating Categorize contacts You can use categories to filter your list of contacts. This helps you view and edit your contact information. Hint: After you create a new category, assign a contact to that category, so the category displays in the list of categories. 1.
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Communicating 3. Tap Edit to see the contact information. 4. Tap the Categories field to see a list of available categories. You may have to scroll down to see the Categories field. Reference Guide 2–31...
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Communicating 5. Tap the Add/Delete tab to create a category. 6. Enter the name of the new category, then tap Add. 2–32 Reference Guide...
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Communicating 7. Tap OK to place your contact in the category. 8. Tap the Categories field again to place your contact in additional categories. 9. Tap additional category names to select them, then tap OK to list the categories you selected in the Categories field. 10.
Communicating Delete contacts Ä CAUTION: If you delete a contact on your iPAQ Pocket PC and synchronize Contacts with your computer, you also delete the contact in Outlook on your computer. 1. From the Start menu, tap Contacts to see a list of your contacts from the last category selected.
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Communicating 3. Tap a category name to see a list of contacts placed in that category. 4. Tap and hold a contact’s name to see a popup menu. 5. Tap Delete Contact to remove the contact from the list. Reference Guide 2–35...
Communicating 6. Tap Yes to delete the contact permanently. Use the Inbox Send and receive e-mail by synchronizing your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 or connecting to the Internet or your network through an e-mail service.
Communicating Set up e-mail If you are using an Internet or network connection, you must set up an e-mail service. If you are using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 to send and receive e-mail, you do not need to set up an e-mail service. Use the Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 folder to send and receive e-mail through Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5.
Communicating 3. Tap New Service... 4. Enter e-mail address information in the next five screens, then tap Next when finished with each one. Tap the “question mark” icon for help on each screen. Create/send e-mail You can create e-mail from the Inbox or Today screen. If you want to create and send e-mail through an e-mail service, tap Services in the Inbox, then select the e-mail service you want to use.
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Communicating Use the ActiveSync 3.5 folder to send and receive e-mail through ActiveSync 3.5. You see the name of the folder you are using at the bottom of the screen. If you are using an e-mail service, use that folder to send and receive e-mail. 1.
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Communicating 3. Tap Send to place the e-mail in the Outbox. The e-mail is sent when you synchronize or it is sent automatically if you are connected to the Internet or your network through an e-mail service. 4. If you do not want to send your e-mail yet, tap OK to leave your e-mail in the Drafts folder.
Communicating Add an attachment 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap New to write a new e-mail. Reference Guide 2–41...
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Communicating 3. Tap Edit. 4. Tap Add Attachment to see all folders in My Documents. 5. Tap the file you want to attach. 2–42 Reference Guide...
Communicating See the file name you selected below the body of the e-mail. Receive e-mail Receive e-mail by synchronizing your iPAQ Pocket PC Inbox with your computer using ActiveSync 3.5 or connecting to the Internet or your network through an e-mail service. Use the ActiveSync folder to send and receive e-mail through ActiveSync 3.5.
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Communicating 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap Services. 3. Tap the e-mail service you want to use. 4. If you have not set up an e-mail service, synchronize your iPAQ Pocket PC with your computer. a. From the Start menu, click Programs then click ActiveSync.
Communicating Open e-mail 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap the down arrow next to Inbox to see a list of your folders. Reference Guide 2–45...
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Communicating 3. Tap the folder where you have saved the e-mail. 4. Tap the e-mail to open it. 2–46 Reference Guide...
Communicating Delete e-mail When you delete e-mail, it is placed in the Deleted Items folder, but the e-mail is not permanently deleted until you tap Empty Deleted Items from the Tools menu. 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap the folder where you have saved the e-mail. Reference Guide 2–47...
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Communicating 3. Tap and hold the e-mail you want to delete. 4. Tap Delete to move the e-mail to the Deleted Items folder. 2–48 Reference Guide...
Communicating 5. Tap Tools, then Empty Deleted Items to permanently delete the e-mail. Move e-mail 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. Reference Guide 2–49...
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Communicating 2. Tap the folder where you have saved the e-mail. 3. Tap and hold the e-mail you want to move. 2–50 Reference Guide...
Communicating 4. Tap Move To. 5. Tap the folder where you want to move the e-mail to. 6. Tap OK to move the e-mail. Open folder If you are using ActiveSync 3.5, open the default folders or open your personal folders that you have synchronized from Outlook on your computer with the Inbox on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
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Communicating 1. From the Start menu, tap Inbox. 2. Tap the down arrow next to Inbox to see a list of your folders. 2–52 Reference Guide...
Communicating 3. Tap a folder to see the e-mail in that folder. Manage folders You can use folders to organize your e-mail if you are using an e-mail service. You can create additional folders that you can rename or delete. If you are using ActiveSync 3.5, you cannot create additional folders in the Inbox.
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Communicating 2. Tap Services. 3. Tap the e-mail service you want to use. 2–54 Reference Guide...
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Communicating 4. Tap Tools. 5. Tap Manage Folders... Reference Guide 2–55...
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Communicating 6. Tap New to create a new folder. 7. Tap Rename to rename a folder. 8. Tap Remove Folder to delete a folder you created. 2–56 Reference Guide...
Communicating 9. Tap Yes to permanently delete the folder. Record Voice You can record your voice or any other sound as a note within the Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Tasks applications. In the Notes application, you can create stand-alone recordings, which are stored as separate .wav files in File Explorer.
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Communicating 2. Tap the cassette tape icon to see the recording controls. 3. Tap the Record icon to start recording. 4. Position the microphone to record your voice or other sound. 5. Tap the Stop icon to finish recording. You will see the Speaker icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
Communicating 3. Tap the Speaker icon to listen to a recording. Take Notes You can take notes in the Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Tasks applications. You can type, write, or draw in your note. In the Notes application, you can create a blank note or a note based on a template.
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Communicating 2. Tap New. 3. Tap anywhere and enter your note. 4. Tap OK to save your note and place it in the list of notes. Reference Guide 2–61...
Scheduling Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series helps you keep track of your schedule in many ways. You can: See information at a glance on the Today screen Set appointments and create reminders with the Calendar Create a task list Use the Today Screen You see the Today screen when you first turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Scheduling Tasks Word documents 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2. Tap New. 3. Tap an option to create a new item. 4. Tap OK when finished creating new item. Change information From the Today screen, you can change: Owner information Upcoming appointments Unread and unsent messages...
Scheduling For more information on changing these items, see the appropriate instructions for each task in this guide. For example, to create a new appointment, see the “Schedule appointments” later in this guide. 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2.
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Scheduling 3. Select “Use this picture as the background” check box. 4. Tap Browse to select a picture from File Explorer. 5. Tap the Items tab to select or reorder the information on the Today screen. 6. Tap an item to highlight it. 7.
Scheduling 8. Tap the down arrow associated with “Display Today screen if device is not used for...hours” check box to determine how many hours must pass before the Today screen displays. 9. Tap OK. Customize the Today Screen with Dashboard You can use Dashboard to customize the Today screen.
Scheduling View information You can view Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, or Contact information on the Today screen by tapping the appropriate icon. 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2. Tap the appropriate icon to view your Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, or Contacts information on the Today screen. Change view You can change the Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, and Contacts information on the Today screen and choose, for example, to:...
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Scheduling 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2. Tap the Options icon. 3. Tap the Agenda, e-mail, Tasks, or My Dash tab. 4. Tap the left and right arrows to scroll through the tabs. Reference Guide 3–7...
Scheduling 5. Tap Show Options and select your options. 6. Tap OK to save changes. Change font size You can change the size of the font used on the screen. To increase the font size, tap the Font icon twice. If you tap the Font icon a third time, the font returns to the original size.
Scheduling See appointments 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2. Tap the Calendar icon to view information for your Calendar. 3. Tap the left and right arrows next to the Clock icon to see other dates. Open applications You can open the Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, or Contacts applications by tapping the Quick Launch icon.
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Scheduling 2. Tap the appropriate icon to view your Calendar, Inbox, Tasks, or Contacts information on the Today screen. 3. Tap the Quick Launch icon to open that application. 3–10 Reference Guide...
Scheduling Add applications to Launcher 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2. Tap the Launcher icon. 3. Tap and hold below the Launcher bar to see a pop-up menu. 4. Tap New. 5. Select the application to add to Launcher. 6.
Scheduling Open Launcher applications You can open other applications you have installed from the Today screen by tapping the Launcher icon. 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. 2. Tap the Launcher icon. 3–12 Reference Guide...
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Scheduling 3. Tap the Launcher down arrow. 4. Tap Programs or Games. 5. Tap the application you want to open. Change background/icons You can change the background and icons (the “skin”) of the Today screen. 1. From the Start menu, tap Today. Reference Guide 3–13...
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Scheduling 2. Tap the Options icon. 3. Tap the Skins tab. You can use the left and right arrows to scroll through the tabs. 3–14 Reference Guide...
Scheduling 4. Tap the Skin down arrow to select the backgrounds and icons to use for the Today screen. 5. Tap OK. Use the Calendar You can use the Calendar to schedule appointments and set reminders. You can view your calendar by Agenda Week Month...
Scheduling Look at the calendar By default, the Calendar first appears in the Agenda view. The Agenda view provides the most detail about your appointments. From the Start menu, tap Calendar to view your appointments. Change the calendar view By default, the Calendar first appears in the Agenda view, which provides the most detail about your appointment.
Scheduling Customize the calendar appearance You can change the appearance of your calendar by setting the 1st day of the week, deciding how many days in a week you want to view, showing the number of weeks and the half-hour time slots, deciding to use a large font, and deciding to set reminders for new items.
Scheduling Schedule appointments You should keep the amount of information in your appointments small to conserve memory. Hint: You can schedule an appointment and set a reminder from the Today screen. 1. From the Start menu, tap Calendar. 2. Tap New to schedule an appointment. 3.
Scheduling 3. Tap Edit. 4. Tap the second Reminder field to select the time interval between reminders.The default is 15 minutes. Delete appointments 1. From the Start menu, tap Calendar. 2. Tap an appointment. 3. Tap Tools. 4. Tap Delete Appointment. Reference Guide 3–19...
Scheduling Categorize appointments You can use categories to filter the appointments in your calendar. 1. From the Start menu, tap Calendar. 2. Tap an appointment. 3. Tap Edit. 4. Tap the Categories field to see a list of available categories. 5.
Scheduling 10. Tap additional category names to select them. 11. Tap OK to list the categories you selected in the Categories field. 12. Tap OK to save the category information and return to the Calendar screen. Request meetings You can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request through ActiveSync 3.5 or an e-mail service.
Scheduling 7. Enter the information. 8. Tap the Attendees field. 9. Tap the contacts you want to invite to the meeting. 10. Tap OK to add the attendees. 11. Tap OK to schedule the meeting. 12. Tap Yes to inform attendees about the meeting. Use Tasks You use Tasks to: Create new tasks...
Scheduling 3. Enter a subject or select from the Subject drop-down list. 4. Tap any item to enter additional information. 5. Tap Due to add a due date for the task. 6. Tap Reminder, then select “Remind me.” 7. Tap the date to select when you want to be reminded. 8.
Scheduling 2. Tap Tools. 3. Tap Entry Bar. 4. Enter the subject. 5. Set a priority: a. For high priority, tap the exclamation point. b. For low priority tap the down arrow icon. c. For normal priority, do not tap an icon. 6.
Scheduling Sort tasks 1. From the Start menu, tap Tasks. 2. Tap the down arrow at the top left of the screen to sort the task list by category. 3. Select a category. 4. Tap the down arrow at the top right of the screen to sort the task list by status, priority, subject, start date, or due date.
Scheduling 5. Select a sort option. Change appearance of tasks You can change the appearance of Tasks to use a large font, show the start and end dates, and set reminders for new items. 1. From the Start menu, tap Tasks. 2.
Using Software You can use the applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series to: Open or create Word documents Open or create Excel workbooks Read eBooks with Microsoft Reader Use Pocket Word You can create new Word documents from your iPAQ Pocket PC or synchronize existing Word documents from your computer to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Using Software Pocket Word does not support: Columns Numbered lists Headers and footers Footnotes Style sheets Open a Word document Using ActiveSync 3.5, you can move existing Word documents to your iPAQ Pocket PC, convert them automatically to the Pocket Word format, and open them. Pocket Word recognizes and displays documents in one folder below My Documents.
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Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Word. 3. Tap a document to open it. Reference Guide 4–3...
Using Software Create You can create a new document from the Today screen. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap Pocket Word. 4–4 Reference Guide...
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Using Software 3. Tap New to create a new document. 4. Tap View, then tap Toolbar to format text. 5. Tap OK to close and save the document. The document is automatically saved as a Pocket Word Document with the first few words of your text as its name. You may want to rename it.
Using Software Hint: You should save important documents in the iPAQ File Store folder located in the File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Documents in the iPAQ File Store are held in ROM and will not be lost if you perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery loses its charge.
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Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Word. 3. Tap Tools. 4. Tap Options. Reference Guide 4–7...
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Using Software 5. Tap the Default template down arrow to select a default template. 6. Tap the Save to down arrow to store documents in main memory or on a memory card. 4–8 Reference Guide...
Using Software 7. Tap the Display in list view down arrow to select which types of documents to display in the list view. 8. Tap OK to save the options. Find more help for Pocket Word 1. From the Start menu, tap Help. Reference Guide 4–9...
Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Word. Use Pocket Excel You can create Excel workbooks from your iPAQ Pocket PC or synchronize existing Excel workbooks from your computer to your iPAQ Pocket PC. ActiveSync 3.5 converts Excel workbooks into the Pocket Excel format and changes the .xls extension to a .pxl extension.
Using Software Vertical alignment Text boxes Embedded OLE objects Hyperlinks Open Ä CAUTION: Pocket Excel only recognizes and displays documents in one folder below My Documents. For example, if you created another folder in the Personal folder in My Documents, the documents in that folder will not be shown.
Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Excel. 3. Tap a workbook to open. Create a Workbook You can create a new workbook from the Today screen. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 4–12 Reference Guide...
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Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Excel. 3. Tap New to create a new workbook. 4. Tap OK to close and save the workbook. The workbook is automatically saved as a Pocket Excel workbook named Book1. Depending on how many workbooks you have created since opening Pocket Excel, you may want to rename it.
Using Software Hint: You should save important workbooks in the iPAQ File Store folder located in File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Workbooks in the iPAQ File Store are held in ROM and will not be lost if you perform a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery loses its charge.
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Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Excel. 3. Tap Tools. 4. Tap Options. Reference Guide 4–15...
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Using Software 5. Tap the Template for new workbook down arrow to select a template. 6. Tap the Save new workbooks to down arrow to store workbooks in main memory or on a memory card. 4–16 Reference Guide...
Using Software 7. Tap the Files to display in list view down arrow to select which workbooks are displayed in the list view. 8. Tap OK to save the options. Help 1. From the Start menu, tap Help. Reference Guide 4–17...
Using Software 2. Tap Pocket Excel. Use Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read and listen to eBooks. You may need to activate Microsoft Reader before you can copy protected eBooks from the Internet. To activate your reader, you must have a Hotmail, MSN, or Passport account.
Using Software Copy You can copy eBooks from any eBook retailer to your iPAQ Pocket PC. 1. Connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer. 2. Go to any eBook retailer’s Web site and follow the directions for downloading or installing files to your iPAQ Pocket PC. Hint: You should copy important eBooks to the iPAQ File Store folder located in File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
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Using Software 2. Tap Microsoft Reader. 3. Tap and hold the title of your eBook. 4–20 Reference Guide...
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Using Software 4. Tap Delete. 5. Tap Yes. Reference Guide 4–21...
Using Software Read an eBook Read your eBook from start to finish or select specific topics. If you close your eBook and later want to open it, your ebook will open on the last page you read. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2.
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Using Software 3. Tap the title of your eBook. 4. Tap the page number or left and right arrows to move backward and forward in the book. Hint: To jump to a topic, tap a link. Links can occur throughout the text or table of contents.
Using Software Listen to an eBook You can listen to an Audible eBook on your iPAQ Pocket PC. For more information on buying and listening to Audible eBooks, go http://www.audible.com. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap Microsoft Reader. 3.
Using Software Annotate your eBook Annotate your eBook text by: Creating Bookmarks Highlighting Words Or Phrases Attaching Notes Creating drawings 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap Microsoft Reader. Reference Guide 4–25...
Using Software 3. Tap the title. 4. Highlight and hold the text where you want to create a bookmark, highlight, attach a note, or create a drawing. 5. Tap Add Bookmark, Add Highlight, Add Text Note, or Add Drawing from the pop-up menu. Change the Microsoft Reader options Customize Microsoft Reader to meet your individual needs.
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Using Software 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs. 2. Tap Microsoft Reader. Reference Guide 4–27...
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Using Software 3. Tap Settings. 4. Tap the Visual Guides option. 5. Tap Page 1. 6. Select the Annotations options. 7. Tap Page 2. 4–28 Reference Guide...
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Using Software 8. Tap and drag the cursor along the ruler to adjust the font size. 9. Tap Library to return to the list of eBooks. Reference Guide 4–29...
Expansion Packs If you would like to increase the storage and connectivity of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series, use the optional: Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack Expansion Pack Plus For more information go to Compaq web site (www.compaq.com) or see the Accessories Information brochure.
Expansion Packs Ä CAUTION: You cannot install CompactFlash (CF) cards into the Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Pack unless you have a PC adapter. Otherwise, install CompactFlash cards only into the CF Card Expansion Pack. Install the expansion pack 1.
Expansion Packs Ä CAUTION: Use CompactFlash cards only in the CF Card Expansion Pack. Install the card expansion pack 1. Slide the iPAQ Pocket PC into the expansion pack until it snaps into place. 2. Push firmly to attach the iPAQ Pocket PC connector to the expansion pack.
Expansion Cards Use cards if you would like to expand the memory and connectivity of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series. You can: View the content of memory cards Use the optional 802.11 card to connect wirelessly Use an optional modem card to connect to the Internet or your network Use an optional CompactFlash card to connect to a LAN or to the Internet or to expand the memory of your iPAQ...
Expansion Cards ✎ Several vendors manufacture memory and connectivity cards that are compatible with the optional Single-Slot or Dual-Slot PC Card Expansion Packs and CF Card Expansion Packs. To see a list of the compatible PC cards, go to: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/pccardlist.shtml View the Content of Memory Cards View the files that are located on your optional CompactFlash or Secure Digital cards using File Explorer.
Expansion Cards 3. Tap the Storage Card icon to see a list of files and folders. Use the Optional 802.11 Card for Wireless Connection Use the optional 802.11 card to connect wirelessly to the Internet or to a network with your iPAQ Pocket PC. Install the 802.11 card 1.
Expansion Cards Remove the 802.11 card 1. Close all applications using the 802.11 card. 2. Push the eject button. 3. Pull the 802.11 card from the expansion pack. Find information You can locate information about 802.11 cards at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/pccardlist.shtml Use the Optional Modem Card Use an optional modem card to connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to the Internet or a network, but you must connect with a cable rather than through a wireless connection.
Expansion Cards Remove the modem card 1. Close all applications using the modem card. 2. Push the eject button. 3. Pull the modem card from the expansion pack and cable. Find information about modem cards You can locate information about modem cards at: www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/pccardlist.shtml Use Optional CompactFlash Card You can use an optional CompactFlash (CF) card to:...
Expansion Cards Install the CF card Ä CAUTION: We recommend that you connect your iPAQ Pocket PC to the AC adapter when installing the expansion pack. 1. Install the CompactFlash (CF) Card Expansion Pack. 2. Insert a CF card into the CF Card Expansion Pack. Push the connection edge of the card firmly into the expansion pack slot.
Expansion Cards Install the SD card 1. Locate the Secure Digital (SD) slot on your iPAQ Pocket PC. 2. Insert the SD memory card into the external SD slot. 3. Push the connection edge of the card firmly into the external slot until it clicks into place or is flush with the top of the slot.
Troubleshooting Use the following suggestions to troubleshoot problems with Compaq iPAQ H3800 Pocket PC. The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I cannot see Make sure the screen is on. anything on the Make sure the iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the AC screen.
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Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I want to travel Back up your information. with my iPAQ Take a copy of your backup with you on a Pocket PC. CompactFlash memory card. Disconnect all external devices. Take the AC adapter with you.
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Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I try to open the Limit the number of e-mail services you create. Inbox, but 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 (e.g., 8,000 Hz, Mono (.7 KB/s) is the most record a note in...
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Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I created Navigate to the page that contains the annotation. annotations in Tap and hold the bookmark, note, or drawing icon or my eBook and the highlighted text. cannot figure Tap Delete from the pop-up menu.
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Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... When I Make sure you have the right to retrieve that information exchange from the other computer. business cards, I do not receive the device’s data. I cannot find my See if they have expired due to inactivity.
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Troubleshooting The symptom or situation is... A possible remedy is... I cannot Make sure your card is properly inserted into the establish a memory slot on your expansion pack. connection. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install the driver. My iPAQ Perform a soft reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC by inserting the Pocket PC stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom of your iPAQ...
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.
Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the Reference authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Regulatory Notices Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European...
Regulatory Notices Battery Warning Å WARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium polymer battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Replacement should only be done by a Compaq authorized service provider using the Compaq spare part for this computer.
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Regulatory Notices Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Hardware Specifications Physical Specifications Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Metric Length 5.28 in 134.0 mm Width 3.30 - 3.03 in pering 84.0 - 77.0 mm tapering Depth 0.63 in 15.9 mm Weight 6.49 oz 184 g Operating Environment Environment Metric Temperature Operating 32°...
Routine Care and Battery Guidelines Routine Care To keep your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series in good condition and working properly, follow these guidelines: Keep your iPAQ Pocket PC away from excessive moisture and temperature extremes. Do not expose your iPAQ Pocket PC to liquids or precipitation.
Routine Care and Battery Guidelines Battery Guidelines Because of the type of battery used in your iPAQ Pocket PC, follow local regulations regarding the safe disposal of your iPAQ Pocket PC. Your vendor can advise you on local regulations, and/or the existence of any battery disposal programs in operation.
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Index 802.11 memory card 6–3 installing 6–4 6–6 6–7 cards, installing 6–3 charging the Pocket PC 1–7 AC adapter 1–7 CompactFlash (CF) Card ActiveSync Expansion Pack 5–2 back up Pocket PC 2–10 CompactFlash (CF) Cards 6–5 connect to computer 2–1 connect restore Pocket PC memory to the Internet 2–12...
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Index synchronize Excel workbooks 4–10 onscreen keyboard 1–29 links to Web sites 2–21 options, change with your computer 2–2 Microsoft Reader 4–26 Word documents 4–1 Word 4–6 word suggestions 1–26 tasks 3–22 time Pocket Excel 4–10 set for home 1–15 Pocket Word 4–1 set for visiting location 1–16...