Resetting Your Device; Performing A Soft ("Normal") Reset - HP Hw6510 - iPAQ Mobile Messenger Smartphone 55 MB Maintenance Manual

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• When you turn on the speakerphone, be sure that you are not
holding your device so that your hand is covering the speaker on
the back of the device.

Resetting Your Device

Sometimes, when your HP iPAQ becomes unresponsive the device may
have to be reset. There are two types of resets that you can perform on your
device: a hard reset and a soft reset. Soft resets will only reboot your
HP iPAQ but hard resets will return your device to its factory settings which
will require that you re-install any applications that you may have installed
post-purchase.

Performing a Soft ("Normal") Reset

A soft reset (also known as a normal reset) stops all running applications
and reboots your HP iPAQ, but does not erase any programs or saved
data. HP recommends performing a soft reset as being the first plan of
action whenever your device is hanging or not responding because a soft
reset can usually clear up most minor software problems.
Perform a soft reset:
• when you want to stop all running applications
• after installing a new application
• if your HP iPAQ "locks up"
CAUTION: Be sure to save your data in all currently open applications
before performing a soft reset since a soft reset erases all unsaved data.
To perform a soft reset:
1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the bottom right side of your
HP iPAQ.
2. Use the stylus to lightly press and release the Reset button.
The HP iPAQ restarts and displays the Today screen.
NOTE: A soft reset does not change any Bluetooth or ActiveSync settings
on your HP iPAQ.
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