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User’s Guide HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion Document Part Number: 364351-001 May 2004...
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The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
Contents 1 Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Using the Stylus ....... . 1–5 Setting the Date and Time .
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Reviewing and Displaying ..... . . 5–15 HP Image Zone ......5–15 DockWare Screen Saver Application .
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HP Image Zone for PCs ......5–23 HP Image Transfer ......5–25 Printing.
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Navigating the List View..... 6–39 Navigating the Controls View ....6–40 Manual Title Variable www.hp.com...
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Currently Playing......6–42 Playing Digital Media on My HP iPAQ ... . 6–43 Playing Local Media (Local Media Mode) .
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Deleting a Favorite ......6–89 Adding and Deleting Pages ....6–90 Manual Title Variable www.hp.com...
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Monitoring Signal Strength and Status ....8–8 Advanced Network Settings..... . . 8–9 Manual Title Variable www.hp.com...
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Sending Files ......9–22 Creating a Folder on a Remote Device ..9–22 Receiving a File from a Remote Device ..9–23 Manual Title Variable www.hp.com...
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Bluetooth ........12–8 Wireless LAN....... . . 12–9 Manual Title Variable www.hp.com...
You can find detailed information for using these programs in the Help files on your HP iPAQ. To access these Help files, from the Start menu, tap Help and select a program. In addition, Microsoft Pocket PC Basics provides instructions on operating the HP iPAQ.
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Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ (Continued) Bonus Software On-Device Information Function Flash Player Tap Start > Programs > Play Macromedia Flash Flash Player > Help. files on your HP iPAQ. iPAQ Mobile Media Tap Start > Help > iPAQ Browse and play your Mobile Media.
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Synchronize the information between your HP iPAQ and computer so you have the latest information in both locations. Be sure you install ActiveSync on your computer before connecting the desktop cradle and HP iPAQ to your computer. Calculator Perform calculations and convert currency.
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Create new documents or view and edit Word documents created on your computer. Pocket MSN Sign up to get MSN services on your HP iPAQ, such as MSN Hotmail and MSN Messenger. Settings Obtain quick access to settings for the backlight,...
Screen Toggle. Press one of the programmable buttons on the front of your HP iPAQ, then tap Using the Stylus Your HP iPAQ comes with a stylus that you should use to tap or write on your screen. Ä...
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Setting the Date and Time When you turn on your HP iPAQ for the first time, you are requested to select your time zone. After setting the time zone, you still need to set the time and date on your unit. All three settings are located in the Clock Settings screen and can be set at the same time.
You need to reset your time zone, time, and date if: ■ The location time (Home or Visiting) needs to be changed. ■ All power to the HP iPAQ is lost, which removes all saved settings. ■ You perform a full reset of your HP iPAQ.
■ After installing a new application. ■ If your HP iPAQ “locks up.” Follow these steps to save data and reset your HP iPAQ: 1. Press the iTask button. 2. Tap and hold any application in the list. User’s Guide...
You want to restore default settings. ■ A problem with your HP iPAQ is not fixed after a soft reset. Performing a hard reset on your HP iPAQ does not erase programs that came with your HP iPAQ. The information that you have entered into your HP iPAQ will be erased.
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Do I Back Up and Restore My Data” described in this document. If the battery installed in your HP iPAQ discharges completely, once the battery has been recharged your HP iPAQ operates as if a hard reset had been performed. Refer to “How Do I Check the Battery Level?”...
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Mobile Media and iTasks buttons then remove the stylus from the Reset button. The HP iPAQ resets and powers on. If the HP iPAQ does not power on after a reset, try the following: ■ Check the battery door to ensure it is locked. If not, replace the battery door by matching the tabs on the cover to the latches on the HP iPAQ and snap it into place.
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Aligning the Screen When the HP iPAQ is turned on for the first time, you are guided through a screen alignment process. You must realign your screen ■ The HP iPAQ does not respond accurately to your taps.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the internal components, do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip inside your HP iPAQ. Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen may discolor the finish and damage it.
Learning the Basics Using the Launch Page or Traditional Today Screen When you first turn on your HP iPAQ, the Launch page displays. You can also display it by tapping Start > Today. Tap to view connections Tap to view...
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Learning the Basics Tap to view Connections Tap to view Programs menu Tap to change volume or mute all sounds Tap to change date and time Tap to set appointment or view existing appointment Tap to read e-mail Tap to view and set Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings Tap to create a new item 1.
Learning the Basics Launch Page Traditional Today Screen Navigation Bar and Command Bar The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the current time, the status of sounds and connections, and allows you to open new programs. Use the Start menu to select a program.
Learning the Basics Tap to select a program Tap to select a program you used recently Tap to see additional programs Tap to customize the settings Tap to view and set Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings Tap to view online Help Within each program, use the Command bar located at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks.
Microsoft ActiveSync is synchronizing. Speaker is on. Speaker is off. HP iPAQ and the desktop cradle are connected. This icon appears only when there is an active connection. Wireless icon. When Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is on, the Wireless LED turns blue.
Learning the Basics Tap and hold to display the pop-up menu. Tap the action you want. Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action. Creating information From the Launch page or Today screen, you can create new information, including: ■...
Learning the Basics Customizing the Today Screen You can: ■ Add a picture as the background. ■ Select the information that appears on the traditional Today screen. ■ Set the order of the information. ■ Set when to see the traditional Today screen. 1.
Tapping Start > Programs > iTask. The iTask menu is displayed. Choose your task. Launching Applications Open any application on your HP iPAQ from the Start menu. Note: You also can open an application by assigning it to an Application Button. To assign Applications buttons, from the Launch page or Today screen, tap Start >...
Takes you to your Favorites list. Switching Between Landscape and Portrait Screen Orientations To change the display setting on your HP iPAQ: 1. Tap Start > Settings. 2. Tap the System tab at the bottom of the Settings screen. 3. Tap the Screen icon. The Screen Orientation options are displayed.
To minimize an open application, tap the x at the top right of the screen. Closing Applications Applications automatically close based on available memory. However, if your HP iPAQ is running slowly, you can close applications using iTask or the Settings menu. Closing with iTask 1. Press the iTask button 2.
Wizard to install applications from your computer. ■ Tap the application file in File Explorer on your HP iPAQ. Then follow the instructions on the Installation Setup Wizard to install applications on your HP iPAQ. Backing Up Information Use iPAQ Backup or Microsoft ActiveSync Backup to back up and restore information on your HP iPAQ.
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Backup backs up to a memory card, main memory, or the iPAQ File Store folder. Close all programs on your HP iPAQ before backing up or restoring your information.
Programs and files stored in iPAQ File Store are held in secure memory and are saved if you perform a full reset of your HP iPAQ or if the battery discharges completely. To store files in iPAQ File Store: 1.
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Learning the Basics 2. Select iPAQ File Store from the drop-down list. Note: Before saving files to the iPAQ File Store folder, it is a good idea to determine how much memory is available in the folder. To view the amount of memory, from the Start menu, tap Settings >...
In this manner, you only have to input information once either at your computer or your HP iPAQ. Using ActiveSync and the sync cable, you connect your HP iPAQ and a computer to: ■...
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HP iPAQ and your personal computer as follows: ❏ If you have an rx3700 series, connect the USB connector to the USB port on your computer. Insert the HP iPAQ into the desktop cradle. Connect the AC adapter to the desktop cradle to charge it. ❏...
To synchronize files, select files in your computer; then drag and drop the files into the synchronization folder on your device. If you named your HP iPAQ “PC1” when you created your partnership, then the synchronized folder is named “PC1.”...
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HP iPAQ and the computer. Using the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection Your HP iPAQ has an infrared port. If your computer has an infrared port or an infrared USB adapter, you can synchronize your HP iPAQ and your computer using an infrared connection instead of the sync cable.
5. Select Bluetooth ActiveSync from the drop-down arrow list. 6. Tap OK. 7. Then tap OK again. You can now synchronize your HP iPAQ with your computer using Bluetooth instead of the sync cable. Manually Copying or Moving Files You can copy or move files to and from your computer using Explore in ActiveSync and Windows Explorer.
2. Follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing that particular program. 3. Check the screen on your HP iPAQ to see if further steps are necessary to complete the installation. Backing up and Restoring Files To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back up information to your computer regularly.
If you have not selected “Favorites” as an information type to be synchronized, ActiveSync will not copy your mobile favorite to your HP iPAQ the next time you synchronize. To manually synchronize your favorite links, follow the instructions described in this chapter.
Synchronizing with Your Computer Sending a Meeting Request You can schedule a meeting and send a meeting request via ActiveSync. You create the meeting information in Messaging and the next time you synchronize with your computer, the meeting request will be sent. Note: The person(s) you invite must use Outlook or Pocket Outlook on their computer(s).
Notes tab in the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks applications. Changing Word Suggestion Options As you type or write, the HP iPAQ suggests words for you in a box above the keyboard, Letter Recognizer, or Block Recognizer, but not in the Transcriber.
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3. Tap the down arrow associated with letters and select the number of letters you want to type before a word is suggested. 4. Tap the down arrow associated with words and select the number of words you want suggested. User’s Guide www.hp.com 4–2...
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Learning Input Methods 5. Tap OK. Note: If you do not want any words suggested, remove the checkmark by tapping the checkbox next to Suggest Words When Entering Text. User’s Guide www.hp.com 4–3...
Use the stylus and Letter Recognizer to write letters, numbers, and symbols on the screen. Create words and sentences by writing in uppercase (ABC), lowercase (abc), and symbols (123) as instructed here. To write with the stylus and Letter Recognizer: User’s Guide www.hp.com 4–4...
Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber Use the stylus and Microsoft Transcriber to write words, letters, numbers, and symbols anywhere on the screen. User’s Guide www.hp.com 4–5...
Recognizer. 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. 2. Tap Block Recognizer. Note: For online Help, tap the User’s Guide www.hp.com 4–6...
Notes program or from the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, or Tasks. 1. From the Start menu, tap Notes > New. 2. Draw and write on the screen. 3. Tap the Pen icon. 4. Tap OK. User’s Guide www.hp.com 4–7...
2. Tap a note to open it. 3. Tap Tools. 4. Tap Recognize. Note: To convert a particular word or phrase, highlight it before you tap Recognize. If a word is not recognized, it will not be converted. 5. Tap OK. User’s Guide www.hp.com 4–8...
Camera Your HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion has a camera that allows you to turn your HP iPAQ into a mobile digital imaging center. You can share images through e-mail or the Web, print from your HP iPAQ wirelessly, or transfer files to the HP iPAQ for storage.
The Image Capture button 1 is located on the left side. The mirror 2 and camera lens 3 are located on the back of the HP iPAQ. Pressing the Image Capture button allows you to launch the HP Photosmart camera software so you can capture photos or record video.
Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Capturing Use your HP Photosmart camera to take photos and videos of all of your memories. In this section, we discuss taking photos and videos, understanding and using instant review, and how to change the HP Photosmart camera settings.
1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Locate the camera lens on the back of the HP iPAQ and frame the subject to be photographed in the screen.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera 5. Press the Image Capture button on the side of the HP iPAQ or tap on the screen to take a photo. Note: Once you have taken a photo, it takes a few seconds to process and store the image.
Using Your HP Photosmart Camera 3. Tap the Play icon to view the video. 4. Tap OK to close the Video Review screen in HP Image Zone. Understanding Instant Review Instant Review allows you to see a preview of the photo you just captured.
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File ■ Video Recording To make changes to the camera settings: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Tap > Settings or Setup tab. 3. Tap the category you want to change, and then tap the Change button.
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Auto where the camera automatically adjusts the color for the best possible photo or you can select a specific type. To change the white balance: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Tap >...
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You can choose one of three compression types to compress the photo file size. To change the compression setting: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Tap >...
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Choosing the Resolution You can choose from four resolutions (or sizes) for photos captured (width by height in pixels) on your HP iPAQ. By using one of the four resolutions, you can choose the photo quality for your snapshots. Higher-quality (high resolution) photos look and print better, especially at greater magnification.
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With the camera sounds setting, you can turn on or off all camera sounds made by your HP iPAQ. To change the camera sounds setting: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Tap >...
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4. Tap OK to exit the Capture menu. Modifying Instant Review Settings To configure or change Instant Review setting options: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Photosmart or from the Launch page, tap Photosmart camera. 2. Tap >...
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Configuring File Settings The File Settings menu allows you to specify how photos and videos are named and stored on your HP iPAQ. Using the File tab, you can change the filename prefix of the photos and videos you capture and adjust the image counter. The combination of these two (filename prefix and counter value) provide the actual filename of your photo or video.
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The amount of video you can record with your HP iPAQ is limited only by the amount of memory space you have on your HP iPAQ or on an SD/MMC memory card.
Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Reviewing and Displaying Use HP Image Zone to view and edit photos and video stored on your HP iPAQ or SD card. HP Image Zone Note: By default, HP Image Zone displays photos that are saved in the My Documents/My Pictures folder on your HP iPAQ.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera When you launch the HP Image Zone, the following icons are displayed on the bottom of the screen. Icon Definition Tap to switch between video and camera mode. Tap to view the photo in full screen.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Viewing Thumbnail Photos To view a photo: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. Note: By default, the viewer opens in Browse mode. Browse mode displays a thumbnail view of the photos in the current folder.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera 3. Tap OK. HP Image Zone now displays the photos from the new file folder you selected. Note: To view photos in HP Image Zone, be sure your scroll bar has been moved all the way to the left. Otherwise, you might not be able to see other photos in the thumbnail view.
4. Tap OK to exit the menu. Exiting HP Image Zone To exit from HP Image Zone, from the Command Bar, tap File > Exit. You also can tap the in the upper-right corner of the screen to close this application.
Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Starting DockWare When your HP iPAQ is not in use (after five minutes) and is still turned on or placed in its cradle, DockWare automatically starts. You also can start DockWare by tapping on Start > Programs >...
Apply creative filters and effects to a photo Editing Photos To edit photos: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2. Select the photo you want to edit by tapping on its thumbnail.
Attaching a Sound File to a Photo To add sound to a photo: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2. Select the photo to which you want to attach a sound file by tapping on its thumbnail.
5. Tap OK to exit this menu. HP Image Zone for PCs The HP Image Zone for PCs application allows you to view, print, and edit photos that were captured using your HP iPAQ. This application is located on the HP Image Zone CD that came with your HP iPAQ.
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■ 115MB RAM required To install HP Image Zone for PCs, insert the appropriate CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The HP Image Zone CD starts automatically. If the HP Image Zone CD doesn’t start automatically (auto run), click Start >...
Using the HP Image Transfer software and Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1, you can automatically transfer photos and videos from your HP iPAQ to your personal computer for printing and sharing with family and friends. With HP Image Transfer, you can: ■...
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Once HP Image Transfer has been installed and is recognized by ActiveSync, the ActiveSync window displays the Image checkbox. To enable and modify HP Image Transfer settings: 1. Open ActiveSync on your personal computer, if it is not already open.
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For example, you can configure the images to be transferred to a subfolder with the same name as the folder on your HP iPAQ. If you are transferring images from a folder with multiple subfolders, all the subfolders are automatically created in the folder you User’s Guide...
Note: Some settings on the HP iPAQ Image Transfer screen only can be changed while your HP iPAQ is connected to your desktop computer. If your HP iPAQ is not connected, you are notified that some settings cannot be changed and some settings are inaccessible.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2. Tap the photo you want to print. Note: If you want to print several photos, tap Tools > Select >...
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(You will be prompted to enter specific details about your printer. For additional information on configuring your printer, refer to the on-screen Help for HP Image Zone.) Note: You should only need to perform the above steps once for each printer you want to use.
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Configure… button to add a printer. If a printer is grayed out, it is because HP Mobile Print does not currently support the document type you have chosen.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Printing to an IR Printer Make sure the IR port of your device is directly aligned with the IR port of the printer. Printing to a Bluetooth Printer Make sure the selected Bluetooth printer is in range of your device and the Bluetooth radio of your device is on.
Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Print Options allow you to change the following: Copies Number of copies to be printed. Quality Print quality to use. Note: Some printers that can sense the type of media that is loaded will over-ride this setting.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera To access the Configuration screen: 1. Enter the Print Manager or tap the Configure… button on the Printer Selection screen. User’s Guide 5–34...
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To add a printer, tap the Add… button on the Configuration screen. How To Connect To The Printer Before selecting the printer, HP Mobile Print needs to know how it will be connecting to that printer. HP Mobile Print currently supports Infrared (IR), Bluetooth, Network-based, and Service-based connections.
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Bluetooth built-in or it may be an optional accessory. Before continuing, you might want to familiarize yourself with the Bluetooth options available on your HP iPAQ and your Bluetooth printer. For more information on Bluetooth, refer to Chapter 9, “Using Bluetooth.”...
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera To search for Bluetooth Printer(s): 1. Once the Next button has been tapped, the Specify Bluetooth Printer screen gives the user the option to choose Search for a Bluetooth printer near me or to Add a Bluetooth printer.
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2. Discovering Bluetooth Printer(s) Once the Next button has been tapped, a "Searching for devices…" message indicates the HP Mobile Print is searching for and will list the Bluetooth printers discovered. Tapping the Stop button will cancel discovery and allow you to choose any printer already discovered.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera 3. Specify the Bluetooth Printer by filling in the blank information fields. Mfg: Select the manufacturer of the printer you would like to print to, from the drop-down list. Model: Choose the printer model family that best represents the printer from the Model drop-down list.
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1. Choose an IR printer and tap the Next button. This brings up the IR Printer Identification screen that asks the user to align IR port of the printer with the IR port of the HP iPAQ. 2. Align the IR ports and tap the OK button. This brings up the Specify IR Printer screen.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera on the list, choose the closest possible match and try to print. If that fails, then try a different printer family until one is found that allows a good quality print to come out.) Address: This field will auto-populate with "IR."...
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera 2. Specify the Network Printer by filling in the blank information fields. Mfg: Select Hewlett-Packard from the drop-down menu. HP Mobile Print supports currently only Hewlett-Packard printers. Model: Choose the printer model family that best represents the target printer from the Model drop-down menu.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Enable Raw File Types: This is an advanced option and can be ignored by most users. This option enables certain file types to be sent directly to the printer in their native format. Raw PCL, JPG, and PS files are examples of file types that might be candidates for sending directly to the printer.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Removing Printers from the Printer Selection List To remove a printer from the Printer Selection List, highlight the printer you want to remove on the Configuration screen, and then tap the Remove button. Because the printer will be removed permanently, a message box will ask you to confirm the deletion.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Modifying Printers from the Printer Selection List On the Configuration screen, select the printer you want to modify and tap the Modify… button. The following window can vary, depending on the printer type selected. Make any modifications necessary and tap Update to save the changes or tap Cancel to discard the changes.
Tap the System tab at the bottom of the Configuration screen. The System Configuration screen is displayed with its current settings. If necessary, change the Bluetooth COM Port to the COM port that your HP iPAQ uses. To identify the outbound COM port: User’s Guide 5–46...
> Services tab. 3. Tap Serial Port > Advanced ... button. 4. Make any changes if necessary. 5. Tap the OK button located at the top right corner of your HP iPAQ to save the settings and close the screen. Print Manager...
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera the target printer for each print job is shown next to a "+" or "-". Users can expand a print job to view its details by tapping the "+" sign. Note: Jobs are identified by printer name; therefore, a printer can be listed more than once.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera The Details Button This Details button tells which item is being printed, what the current print status of is, where it is being printed to, and via what connection. To bring up a detailed view of the item to be printed, select a document, and then tap on the Details…...
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera not be stopped, but will finish printing unless it is directly canceled by selecting the document and tapping Cancel. The document following it in the print list will not print until Continue is tapped. If an error occurs in one of the currently printing documents, all print jobs are automatically paused and a message is displayed asking what the user would like to do.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera The Past Print Jobs Screen The Past Print Jobs screen displays a list of past print jobs. Next to each print job's "+" or "-" is the name of the printer where the document was printed. When an item is expanded in the list view, it displays the documents printed to that target.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera The Details Button Select a document from an expanded print job and then tap the Details button to bring up a detailed view of the item printed. This view displays which document was printed, what its final status was, where it was printed to, and what connection was used in which to print.
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For instance, a bmp file (bitmap) can be printed through a CT module provided by HP or WestTek. If the application has no preference, it will print bmp files through the WestTek module since that is the one currently selected.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera The Logging Screen The logging screen enables HP Mobile Print to record troubleshooting information in a file. ■ Off - turns all logging off. ■ Low: Errors - turns logging on for errors only. ■...
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera The Printing Notification Printing Notification displays whenever a document in a print job is printing. Clicking on the notification brings up a bubble window that allows for easy access to the Print Manager to view the current status of print jobs.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Configuring Notifications Some settings on the notifications can be adjusted by going to Start Menu > Settings > Sounds & Notifications and selecting the Notifications tab. The notification preferences are shown for the Printing notification. While it isn't possible to totally get rid of this notification, it is possible to control its behavior.
Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Using File Explorer to Print Photos You can print a photo by using File Explorer on your HP iPAQ. The HP Mobile Printing Utility automatically adds "tap-and-hold" print support. To print a photo using File Explorer: 1.
HP iPAQ to your PC. To tag a photo for HP Instant Share Printing: 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > HP Image Zone, or from the Launch page, tap Photos. 2. Select the photo that you want to print.
HP Instant Share to work. Printing With a Memory Card To print photos by inserting your memory card into an HP printer, you must use the Move To card feature. This feature places your photos in the optimal directory structure to use all the features of your HP printer.
Using Your HP Photosmart Camera Sharing Using HP Image Zone you can share your photos using HP Instant Share. Services include: ■ e-mail photos ■ upload photos ■ order prints The Instant Share process is described in the following picture.
5. The person who receives your HP Instant Share e-mail is given a link to your photos on the HP Instant Share website. Here, they can view and print the photos, reply to your e-mail, or forward the photos to someone else.
HP Instant Share Setup. Tagging Photos With Destinations While using your HP iPAQ, HP Image Zone allows you to tag your photos so you can share them using HP Instant Share. The HP Instant Share application sends the tagged photos the next time you connect your HP iPAQ to your PC.
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Using Your HP Photosmart Camera 4. Tap Send and in the Send window, select HP Instant Share E-Mail. 5. Tap Next. 6. In the Share Menu, tap the boxes next to the appropriate destinations. 7. Tap Save. The next time you connect to your PC, HP Instant Share automatically sends the photos.
No white color is present in the picture. For more information on troubleshooting the way pictures appear on your HP iPAQ, refer to Chapter 2 “Using the Digital Imaging Features” of the User’s Guide located on the Companion CD. User’s Guide...
You can wirelessly stream digital content to your HP iPAQ or play your content on PCs around your Wi-Fi home network. You can view and share your media with family and friends.
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Companion CD that came with your HP iPAQ.) You can get additional information about iPAQ Mobile Media in the online Help on your HP iPAQ. Tap Start > Help > iPAQ Mobile Media to access help topics. The following table defines the iPAQ Mobile Media icons and software buttons.
Setting Up iPAQ Mobile Media on Your HP iPAQ iPAQ Mobile Media is preinstalled on your HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion. You can access iPAQ Mobile Media from the Launch page or by tapping Start > Programs >...
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■ You have not turned on the Wi-Fi networking feature of your HP iPAQ. ■ Your wireless settings on you HP iPAQ are incorrectly configured to connect to your network. ■ You are outside the range of your wireless network.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media To set up your HP iPAQ to correctly connect to your wireless network: 1. Turn on the Wi-Fi networking feature on your HP iPAQ by selecting the iPAQ Wireless icon ( ) in the lower-right corner of the Launch page or traditional Today screen.
■ Stream digital media from personal computers on your Wi-Fi network to play on your HP iPAQ (Media Stream mode) ■ Play and control digital media on PCs connected to your Wi-Fi network (Media Control mode) ■...
■ 256MB RAM recommended To install Mobile Media for PC, follow these steps 1. Insert the Companion CD that came with your HP iPAQ into a personal computer you want to access with iPAQ Mobile Media. 2. At the main menu, select Install Mobile Media for PC.
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NevoMedia Server – used to collect and organize your music, photos, and pictures and make them available to be streamed to your HP iPAQ, copied to your HP iPAQ, or played on personal computers on your wireless network through NevoMedia Player.
However, before fully enjoying iPAQ Mobile Media, it is helpful to understand how to organize your digital media on your personal computer or HP iPAQ. You also need to know which media formats are supported by iPAQ Mobile Media. User’s Guide...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Supported Media Formats If your digital media is not copy-protected, iPAQ Mobile Media supports the following formats: ■ Music – .wma (Windows Media Audio) and .mp3 (except in Media Stream mode) Note: You cannot play copy-protected media with iPAQ Mobile Media.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media If you have content in other locations, you must move it to the appropriate folder in My Documents or add this location to your music library. To add a different location: 1. Ensure NevoMedia Server is running. If it is not open, select Start >...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Copying Music CDs and Videos To access your digital media with iPAQ Mobile Media, it must be stored on your personal computer and cataloged in a NevoMedia Server library. To view other home movies or pictures and listen to music CDs not stored on your personal computer using iPAQ Mobile Media, you must first transfer this media to your personal computer.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. From the Media Guide view, select Copy from CD. By default, your CD is copied into your My Music folder in .wma format. Note: iPAQ Mobile Media cannot play copy-protected music. Windows Media Player can add copy-protection to music that you Copy from a traditional music CD.
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Next. When the movie is saved, click Finish. ❏ If you want to save your movie to play on your HP iPAQ, during the Save Movie Wizard, click on the Show more choices... link. Click Other settings: then select a Video for Pocket PC setting from the drop-down menu.
Use HP Image Zone to view and edit photos and video stored on your HP iPAQ or SD card. You should also use HP Image Zone to transfer pictures to your personal computer. For more information on using HP Image Zone, refer to Chapter 5, Using Your HP Photosmart Camera.”...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media away from your home network and using the Local Media mode, you can also play this same content on your HP iPAQ. First, however, you need to transfer the media to your HP iPAQ.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. then insert the card into your HP iPAQ to make it available to iPAQ Mobile Media. (SD cards must be purchased separately.) In Local Media mode, media that is stored in main memory (not SD Cards or iPAQ File Store) is stored in the My Documents folder.
To transfer copy-protected .wma music files to your HP iPAQ, follow these steps: 1. Place your HP iPAQ in its desktop cradle or connect it to the sync cable. 2. Ensure that your cradle or sync cable is connected to your personal computer.
Media Copy feature with copy-protected media. To successfully copy any copy-protected media to your HP iPAQ, you must use Windows Media Player on your personal computer. To play copy-protected media, you must use Windows Media Player on your HP iPAQ.
If the icon is not present, only the named folder is scanned. ■ Rename—this option allows you to change the name of your media server. When you access the server from your HP iPAQ, the new name appears in the Media Server Selection area.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ List—choose this option to view a simple list of local folders NevoMedia Server scans to populate the digital media database. ■ Details—choose this option to view the details of your personal computer digital media folders. The Details View is organized by: ❏...
■ Disable NevoMedia Server—check this option to disable NevoMedia Server. Note: If you disable NevoMedia Server, the Media Control, Media Stream, and Media Copy modes will also be disabled (displayed with grayed-out icons) on your HP iPAQ. User’s Guide 6–22...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Launch NevoMedia Player at Startup—check this option if you want NevoMedia Player to start automatically every time NevoMedia Server starts. By default, this option is checked. ■ Database Tools—select this menu item to access database-specific options: ■...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The NevoMedia Server Icons The NevoMedia Server icons put the features you'll use most often at your fingertips. Note: You must first select a media folder. Otherwise, the icon is inactive and appears grayed-out. Icon Functions Select to quickly access the NevoMedia...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Right-click on the Context menu for these menu options: ■ Click Open NevoMedia Server. ■ Click Disable NevoMedia Server. ■ Click Quick Add..■ Run the Media Collection Wizard. ■ Click Scan All. ■ Click Exit.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Updating the List of Media NevoMedia Server automatically updates its database any time you add or delete digital media in folders you've added to the database. You can also manually scan folders to search for new media.
When the warning message appears, select OK. Note: If you remove your entire collection, you'll need to rebuild the database to play or stream digital media through your HP iPAQ. Exiting NevoMedia Server To exit NevoMedia Server, go to File > Exit. If you selected Launch NevoMedia Player at Startup, then NevoMedia Player also shuts down when NevoMedia Server shuts down.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media To restart the programs, go to Start > All Programs > Hewlett-Packard > Mobile Media for PC > NevoMedia Server. Using NevoMedia Player NevoMedia Player allows you to use your personal computer as a digital media player to view different music, pictures and videos.
You have two options on the NevoMedia Player File menu: ■ Rename—this option allows you to change the name of your media player. When you access the player from your HP iPAQ, the new name displays in the Media Player Selection area.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Now Playing—choose this option to show or hide information (such as media title, duration, artist, and folder) about currently playing media.) Note: The View menu also lists the type and title of the currently playing media.
For example, you might want to play a particular song while viewing digital photos of your last vacation. You can use your HP iPAQ to select media to play. Once you've selected the media player, choose the digital media you want to view.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Select Full Screen. The player window reduces to its regular size. Note: Each time NevoMedia Player starts, it defaults back to regular-screen mode. If you want to exit the NevoMedia Player application, you must be in regular-screen mode. Viewing Information about Currently Playing Media In the View menu, you can view information about currently...
Companion CD. This application automatically protects your Universal Remote Control settings from loss due to a power failure or full reset of your HP iPAQ. Once NevoBackup is installed and is running, your two-most recent home entertainment device settings are automatically saved each time you cradle your HP iPAQ as Current Configuration and Previous Configuration.
Your previous two configurations are automatically saved. Creating a Custom Backup 1. Place your HP iPAQ in its desktop cradle or connect it to the sync cable. 2. Right-click on the NevoBackup icon ( ) in the system tray and select Open.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Restoring a Previous Backup Configuration 1. Place your HP iPAQ in its desktop cradle or connect it to the sync cable. 2. Right-click on the NevoBackup icon ( ) in the system tray and select Open.
To access iPAQ Mobile Media, from the Launch page or the traditional Today screen, tap Start > iPAQ Mobile Media. You can also press the Mobile Media button ( ) on your HP iPAQ to access your digital media. When you launch iPAQ Mobile Media, it scans your wireless network and identifies all the media servers and media players that are available.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: Even if you’ve set up the correct operating environment, you may have to wait a few minutes for all of the icons to activate each time you start iPAQ Mobile Media. Note: Each time you tap one of the mode icons, Mobile Media will displays a swirling “thinking”...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Navigating Pop-up Menus You can also navigate iPAQ Mobile Media by using the pop-up menus. An example of a pop-up menu is the Select Media Server menu: To select another item (make it the current item): User’s Guide 6–38...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Tap it using the sylus. ■ Use the Navigational Touch Pad. Navigating the List View To play music from the list view, simply tap a song. To easily switch between the List View and Controls view, tap at the top-right screen.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Tap this key: Stop music play Control the volume Mute the sound Navigating the Controls View The Controls View allows you additional control over music play. The table lists controls that are available when you play music. Icon Functions Starts music play (when no...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Selecting a Storage Location You can store downloaded media directly onto your HP iPAQ, or you can store it on an optional expansion card (SD card). For more information on expansion cards and storage space, refer to the “Expansion Cards”...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Currently Playing Similar to Quick Links, the Currently Playing pop-up menu allows you to view the type(s) and title(s) of currently playing media. From this menu, you can choose which media you want to control.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Playing Digital Media on My HP iPAQ There are two ways you can play media on your HP iPAQ. You can: ■ Play media stored in your local library (Local Media mode). ■ Stream media from a media server to your HP iPAQ (Media Stream mode).
Playing Local Media (Local Media Mode) Before you can play local media, you have to store it in your local library. Your HP iPAQ may have available storage space for you to store your local media, or you may choose to purchase a Secure Digital (SD) card to store your local media.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. From the pop-up menu, select the media location by tapping Note: All of the media accessed at the same time are stored in a single, flat directory. If you create a hierarchical file structure in any of the three Local Library locations, then you should specify the exact locations by using the Storage Settings items on the Customize menu.
Playing Music Now that you’ve stored music in your local library, you can start listening to it on your HP iPAQ. 1. From the main Local Media screen, tap My Music. The My Music menu appears. User’s Guide...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. To start play: a. Navigate to a song, then tap it. b. If you navigate using the up and down arrow keys, press the Navigational Touch Pad. Controlling Music Play You can choose between two different My Music screen views— the List View and the Controls View: User’s Guide 6–47...
List View, uncheck the Change Display on Play option from the Customize menu. Viewing Pictures You can view many different types of pictures on your HP iPAQ. Note: You have to add media to your Local Library before you can view pictures.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap the picture you want to view. Note: When you start the media, the screen automatically switches to controls view because the Change Display on Play option is selected by default. Note: You can also change the media location from the My Pictures screen.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: Each time you start Local Media, the My Pictures screen defaults to controls view. To set the default to List View, uncheck the Change Display on Play option from the Customize menu. Icon Function View previous picture in the picture list.
Pad key in the down direction. Press it again to rotate picture back to portrait orientation. Playing Videos You can also play videos on your HP iPAQ. 1. From the main Local Media screen, tap My Videos. The My Videos menu appears.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap the video you want to play. Note: When you start the media, the screen automatically switches to Controls View because the Change Display on Play option is selected by default. Note: You can change the media location from the My Videos screen.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: Each time you start Local Media, the My Videos screen defaults to controls view. To set the default to list view, uncheck the Change Display on Play option from the customize menu. Deleting Media You can delete media stored in your local library either individually, or you can delete all media in a selected storage location.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The Wrench icon starts blinking. If you want to exit Delete mode, tap the blinking wrench then tap Cancel Delete. User’s Guide 6–54...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: You’ll only see media stored in the media location you’ve selected. Deleting Individual Tracks 1. Select the tracks you want to delete by tapping in the checkbox. 2. Tap 3. To exit Delete mode, tap the blinking wrench then tap Cancel Delete.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Streaming Media (Media Stream Mode) With Media Stream, you can stream media from a media server onto your HP iPAQ. 1. To access Media Stream mode, tap from the main Mobile Media screen. The Media Stream screen appears: Selecting a Media Server Before you can stream media, you have to select a media server.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The Media Stream Customize Menu As previously mentioned, the pop-up menu gives you different options based on the mode you’re in. The media stream customize menu allows you to: Tap this menu option: Edit Media Server... Edit your Media Server information.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Cancel Download... Exit Download mode. Refresh Servers and Players View an updated list of media servers and media players. Refresh Folder Refresh the contents of the currently highlighted folder. Playing Music 1. From the main Media Stream screen, tap My Music. The My Music menu appears.
Change Display on Play option from the customize menu. Viewing Pictures Stream pictures stored on a media server and view them on your your HP iPAQ. To stream pictures: 1. From the main Media Stream screen, tap My Pictures. The My Pictures menu appears.
Navigational Touch Pad in the down direction. Press it again to return to its original view. Playing Videos You can also stream videos onto your HP iPAQ using Media Stream. 1. From the main Local Media screen, tap My Videos. The My Videos menu appears.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ❏ All titles by artists with Pat in their name ❏ Any album or song that includes the word “Pat” in the title To search for media: 1. From any of the Media Stream screens, tap .
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Playing Digital Media on Other Devices (Media Control) Nevo Media Control allows you to use your HP iPAQ to play media from a media server onto any UPnP (universal plug-and-play) digital media player. You can choose the media from any recognized media server.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. From the pop-up list of available media players, select one by tapping it. When you play the media, it plays in the digital media player you selected. The Media Control Customize Menu As previously mentioned, the pop-up menu gives you different options based on the mode you’re in.
Note: If you’re using both a NevoMedia Server and a NevoMedia Player, your media will continue playing even if you turn off your HP iPAQ or if your HP iPAQ goes to sleep after a period of inactivity. Search... Search for media if the selected media server supports the search function.
2. To start play: ❏ Navigate to a song, then tap it, or If you navigate using the Up and Down keys on your HP iPAQ, press the Navigational Touch Pad. Controlling Music Play You can choose between two different My Music screen views—...
View. To play music from the List view, simply tap a song in the list. Viewing Pictures You can simultaneouly view pictures on your HP iPAQ and other digital media players. 1. From the main Media Control screen, tap My Pictures. The My Pictures menu appears.
Navigational Touch Pad in the down direction. Press it again to return to its original view. Playing Videos You can also play videos from your HP iPAQ to any recognized digital media player. 1. From the main Media Control screen, tap My Videos. The My Videos menu appears.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ Title—results will include any titles that contain the whole word or phrase you entered ■ Artist—results will include any artists whose name contains the whole word or phrase you entered ■ All—results will include all items (and folders) that contain the text you entered.
While the search is processing for results, you can cancel the search request by pressing the Search button. Downloading Media (Media Copy) With Media Copy, you can download media onto your HP iPAQ to enjoy later. You can access Media Copy three different ways: ■...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Search... Searches for media if the selected media server supports the search function. Cancel Search... Exits Search mode. Download... Accesses Media Copy mode. Cancel Download... Exits Media Copy mode. Refresh Servers and Players Views an updated list of media servers and media players.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media If you’ve selected a NevoMedia Server, the My Music list view is organized by folders. You can select music to download by: ■ Albums ■ Artists / Albums ■ Artists / Titles ■ Genres / Artists ■...
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: You can only download individual tracks, not entire folders. 2. Tap the track(s) you want to download. ❏ If there’s not enough available storage space in the folder you’ve selected, the storage pie chart appears full, and Media Copy won’t allow you to select media.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Downloading Pictures 1. From the main Media Copy screen, tap My Pictures. The My Pictures menu appears. In Media Copy mode, the My Pictures list view is organized by folders. Selecting Pictures to Download 1.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Selecting Videos to Download Note: You can download any type of video to your HP iPAQ. However, your HP iPAQ will only play .wmv files that were specifically created for handheld devices. 1. Tap to select a folder. A checkbox appears to the left of each video name.
■ creating activities Starting Up NevoHome Control To access NevoHome Control from your HP iPAQ, tap the Launch page. You can also tap Start > Programs > iPAQ Mobile Media. Navigating the NevoHome Control Screens The NevoHome Control screens are divided into three main tabs: ■...
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media The device wheel has default placeholders (called ghosted devices) for commonly-used home entertainment devices, making it easier for you to set up the devices you want to control. Even an "empty" room has ghosted devices, making it easier for you to set up rooms.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Setting up the Key Guides The Key Guides menu allows you to customize the middle navigational hard key so you can use it to control your home media devices. You can set up the Navigational Touch Pad keys three different ways: ■...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media ■ , then Add Device. The Device Wizard Initialization screen appears. 1. Tap Next to continue. 2. Select the device you want to add from the Device drop-down menu, then tap Next. The Device Setup Methods screen appears.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media To download device codes, enter information about your device on myNevo.com: ❏ Select the device type. ❏ Select the brand. Note: You can also download extended key functions, key graphics and network logos for your device from myNevo.com. Controlling a Device Contol multiple home entertainment devices with just a few taps.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Customizing the Control Screen The control screen looks different based on the brand/type of device you’re controlling. For example, if you’re controlling a cable box, you won’t see a Record key. You can also customize the control screens by adding new key functions, changing the look or location of the keys, and adding extra pages.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 7. From the Key Button/Symbol Selection screen: ❏ Select the way you want the new key to look from the Button drop-down menu. ❏ Select the symbol you want on the key from the Symbol drop-down menu, then tap Done.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Copying a Key 1. Tap to bring up the Customize menu. 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Copy Key... The Wrench icon starts blinking. If you want to exit copy key mode, tap the blinking wrench, then tap Cancel Copy.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Delete Key... The Wrench icon starts blinking. If you want to exit Delete Key mode, tap the blinking wrench, then tap Cancel Delete. Note: While the wrench icon is blinking, a "mini-help tip" appears to step you through customizing your NevoHome Control.
Control. 3. Tap the Nevo key you want to capture the new IR code. 4. Align your HP iPAQ with the existing remote so that the IR areas are facing each other. 5. Press and hold the source key you want to Nevo to remember.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. On the Confirm Control Page Delete screen, tap Yes. Setting Up Favorites With NevoHome Control, you can add up to 16 pages of personalized favorites and access your favorite channels with just a couple taps. Note: Favorites lists are specific to each user, so make sure you’ve selected the correct user before creating your list.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Easy Channel Setup If you choose Easy Channel Setup, the Master Control Channel Device screen appears. The Master Control Wizard allows you to set up how you normally change the channels. The following table describes your options: Tasks Functions...
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Custom Channel Setup If you choose Custom Favorites Setup, the How to Record Keystrokes... screen appears. 1. Make sure the Record a new sequence of keystrokes? checkbox is selected, then tap Next. 2. Record the keystrokes for your favorite, then tap Stop from the Customize (Wrench) menu.
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap to bring up the Customize menu. 3. From the pop-up menu, tap Add Favorite..The Favorites Wizard Initialization screen appears. 4. Tap Easy Channel Setup or Custom Favorites Setup, then tap Next. 5.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. Tap the favorite you want to copy. 4. Tap an empty space on the screen where you want to copy the favorite. Note: If you want to copy the favorite to a different page, tap the arrows at the bottom-right of the screen.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: While the Wrench icon is blinking, a "mini help tip" appears to step you through customizing your NevoHome Control. 3. Tap the favorite you want to delete. 4. From the Confirm Favorite Delete screen, tap Yes. Note: You can also add multiple favorites from another user or reset the favorites to the NevoHome Control default.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 3. Select: ❏ Append built-in favorite list. ❏ Append favorites from a user and select a user from the User drop-down menu. 4. Then select OK. Adding Rooms You can set up different device configurations for each room in your home.
The default user is created from the owner registration information you established when you set up your HP iPAQ. If you did not create an owner registration profile for your HP iPAQ, when you start Nevo Home Control for the first time, the default user name is Victoria.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media To add a user: 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. From the pop-up menu, tap Add User... 3. From the User Wizard screen, tap Next. 4. From the Name User screen, enter the user name, then tap Done.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Note: If you change your mind after deleting a user, follow the steps in the “Adding Users” section in this chapter. Adding Activities You can ‘train’ your NevoHome Control to perform a variety of actions at a time.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 9. When you’re finished, tap Done. Editing an Activity 1. Make sure you’ve selected the correct user. 2. From the Home screen, tap 3. From the pop-up menu, tap Edit Activity... 4. From the Activity Wizard Initialization screen, tap Next. 5.
Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media Downloading Additional Features Go to myNevo.com to download extra features for your NevoHome Control, such as device key functions or graphics. You can download two types of graphics: ■ TV network logos for your favorites list ■...
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Getting to Know iPAQ Mobile Media 2. Tap Display Device Codes... The device code list for the current user and room appears. 3. When you’re finished, tap Close. Enter the device code information on myNevo.com: ■ Select the device type. ■...
Wireless Manager The iPAQ Wireless Manager application provides a centralized control for you to manage all wireless features on your HP iPAQ. The iPAQ Wireless screen has individual power buttons to turn wireless features on and off--one at a time, and one All Off button to turn off all wireless features at the same time.
Getting to Know the iPAQ Wireless Manager ■ To power on one or more wireless activities, tap the desired button(s). ■ To power off one or more wireless activities, tap the desired button(s) or tap the All Off button to power off all activities. Power Buttons All power buttons (with the exception of the All Off button) display a:...
Getting to Know the iPAQ Wireless Manager Wi-Fi Settings Button This button is enabled whenever the Wi-Fi button is in an available or connected state. Press the Wi-Fi Settings button to open the Wi-Fi configuration page. Note: For information on configuring the Wi-Fi settings, refer to Chapter 7, “Getting to Know the iPAQ Wireless Manager.”...
With wireless access, you do not need to use cables to connect your HP iPAQ to the Internet. Instead, access points transmit data to and from your wireless device. Your HP iPAQ can connect to an 802.11b Wi-Fi or connect directly to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
Note: The Wi-Fi antenna for the HP iPAQ is located in the top of the unit. If you cover up the top of the HP iPAQ after you have turned on Wi-Fi, signal strength diminishes. To turn on Wi-Fi from the Launch Page or traditional Today...
Using Wi-Fi Automatically Connecting to a Network 1. To turn on Wi-Fi from the Launch Page or traditional Today screen, tap the Wireless icon ( ), and then tap the Wi-Fi button. 2. If one or more networks are present, the Network indicator icon ( ) appears in the Navigation bar.
Using Wi-Fi 3. If you are prompted for a Network Key (WEP), enter the security settings for your network and tap Connect. Manually Entering New Network Settings A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected (when the Network Indicator icon displays in the Navigation bar) or manually by entering setting information.
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Using Wi-Fi 3. Review the list of networks, then tap your network name if it is present. (If one or more networks are present, the Network indicator icon ( ) appears in the Navigation bar.) Note: If your network name is not listed, you need to add it to the preferred network lists.
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Using Wi-Fi Note: To use iPAQ Mobile Media, you must select “Work” to use the wireless network. For more information about the iPAQ Mobile Media features, refer to the Special Features Guide. 4. Tap the Network Key tab, enter any data encryption settings. 5.
Wireless screen > Settings > Wireless Networks list box. You can choose whether to connect only to preferred networks or to have your HP iPAQ search for and connect to any available network (preferred or not).
3. In the Wireless networks box, tap and hold the network you want to delete. 4. Tap Remove Settings. Monitoring Signal Strength and Status To view the signal strength between your HP iPAQ and an access point Wi-Fi connection: 1. Tap the Connections icon ( ) >in the Navigation bar.
4. To exit the Connectivity box, tap the Hide button. Advanced Network Settings Use the next few sections to learn how to set up and change network configuration settings so your HP iPAQ can communicate with other networks. Advanced Wi-Fi Terms It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you use Wi-Fi technology.
Using Wi-Fi Term Definition (Continued) SSID or Network Name SSID is the acronym for the service set identifier. This identification number uses a maximum number of 32 characters and is case sensitive. Transmission Control The basic communication language Protocol/ Internet (protocol) of the Internet.
If you are connecting to your ISP at home, tap The Internet. If you are connecting to a private network, such as a corporate network at work, tap Work. 5. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings box, tap HP iPAQ Wi-Fi Adapter. 6. Tap the IP Address tab.
If you are connecting to your ISP at home, tap The Internet. If you are connecting to a private network such as a corporate network at work, you should tap Work. 5. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings box, tap HP iPAQ Wi-Fi Adapter. User’s Guide...
Using Wi-Fi 6. Tap the Name Servers tab and enter the requested information. 7. Tap OK to save your settings. Setting Up VPN Server Connections A VPN connection enables you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. To set up a VPN server connection: 1.
1. Be sure Wi-Fi is on. 2. Select the VPN network by tapping the Connections icon ) located in the Navigation bar. Your HP iPAQ will automatically begin connecting to the Virtual Private Network. Setting Up Proxy Server Settings If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, your HP iPAQ should download proper proxy settings from your computer.
Using Bluetooth Your HP iPAQ comes with built-in Bluetooth technology that allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable, wireless communication. With Bluetooth powered on, you can send information or perform the following tasks wirelessly between two Bluetooth devices, within a range of approximately 30 feet (10 meters): ■...
Check with your service provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all Web content may be available. Some Web sites may not be formatted to fit HP iPAQ screens and may require installation of additional software.
Personal Information Collection of programs used to manage Manager (PIM) daily business tasks (for example: Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks). Profiles Collection of Bluetooth settings. Service discovery Determination of which programs you have in common with other devices. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–3...
From the tabs in Bluetooth Settings, you can: ■ Select or add a user profile ■ Turn Bluetooth on and off ■ Enter or change your HP iPAQ Bluetooth Identification ■ Set your connection preferences ■ Enable Bluetooth services ■...
2. On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap Bluetooth Settings. Setting Accessibility Properties Before your HP iPAQ interacts with other Bluetooth devices, you need to enter or change the accessibility properties to define how you want your HP iPAQ to interact.
Ä CAUTION: Selecting All devices allows any device, even those unknown to you, to connect to your HP iPAQ. After they are connected, security settings for specific services apply as specified in the Bluetooth Settings. Selecting Paired devices only allows only devices that you trust to connect to your HP iPAQ.
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5. Tap OK to return to the iPAQ Wireless screen. Note: If you select Authorization required in the Service Settings, you must authorize each connection. Your HP iPAQ will then always ask you if the connection should be permitted. Secure Connections using a Passkey or Bond To establish a secure connection with another device, you can use the passkey feature or an established bond.
5. Tap OK. Setting a Shared Folder You can determine the folder that other devices access when they connect to your HP iPAQ. To select a shared folder: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon > Bluetooth Settings > Services tab.
Use profiles to quickly enable selected personal settings in multiple environments. Creating a Profile To create a profile: 1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar 2. Tap Bluetooth Settings > General tab > Lookup icon. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–9...
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Command bar > Bluetooth Settings. 2. From the General tab, select it from the Current Profile drop-down arrow list. 3. Tap Saving Bluetooth Configuration Settings in a Profile To save the HP iPAQ Bluetooth configuration settings to any profile: User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–10...
2. From the General tab, tap the Lookup icon. 3. Select a profile from the Add/Delete Profiles list. 4. Tap the Delete button. 5. Tap Yes to confirm you want to delete the profile. 6. Tap OK. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–11...
Pairing Devices You can pair devices so they must exchange a computer generated security key prior to each connection. The security key is generated from a unique Bluetooth device address, a random number, and a user-defined password. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–12...
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1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap Tools > Paired devices. 3. Tap a device name. 4. Tap Remove. 5. Tap Yes to remove the pairing. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–13...
Creating a Shortcut Creating a shortcut to one or more services does not establish a connection. It only places a shortcut to that service on the Shortcut tab of the Bluetooth Manager. To create a shortcut: User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–14...
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Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap and hold the connection icon or list name to be deleted. 3. Tap Delete from the menu. 4. Tap Yes to verify the selected shortcut should be deleted. 5. Tap OK. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–15...
Evo Notebooks and Desktops 1. Remove your HP iPAQ from the USB Synchronization Cradle. 2. Turn on Bluetooth on both the HP iPAQ and the Evo computer. 3. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray on your computer, then click Advanced Configuration.
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7. Type a name for the serial service, then select Startup Automatically. 8. Remove the checkmark from the Secure Connection box, then select the COM port that is the same as the one you wrote down earlier. Click Apply > OK > OK. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–17...
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11. Select the COM port that is the same as the one you wrote down earlier, then click OK. Setting Up an ActiveSync Partnership on Your HP iPAQ To establish an ActiveSync connection: 1. From the Today screen, tap iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth >...
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Using Bluetooth 3. Follow the connection wizard instructions. Note: Be sure the ActiveSync COM port setting on your HP iPAQ is the same as the COM port setting used for Bluetooth on your computer. 4. From the Bluetooth Browser screen, select the computer you want to synchronize with.
If you are setting up the ActiveSync partnership with an Evo Notebook or Desktop computer, select the name you typed in Step 7 of “Using the HP Bluetooth Multiport Module for Evo Notebooks and Desktops.” Establishing a Serial Connection Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection just as you would a physical serial cable connection.
Bluetooth File Explorer to: ■ Navigate through the directories. ■ View files and folders. ■ Create new folders. ■ Send and receive files from a remote device. ■ Delete and rename files on a remote device. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–21...
1. Tap and hold the file transfer shortcut icon, and tap Connect. 2. Navigate to the location you want for the new folder. 3. Tap File > Create a folder. 4. Enter a folder name while New Folder is selected, and tap Enter. 5. Tap OK. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–22...
You must establish a default contact name to send or exchange business card information. You must first specify your default business card on the Information Exchange tab in Bluetooth Settings. This name becomes the default for business card transfers. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–23...
6. Select your contact from the Contacts list. 7. Tap OK. Note: To create a new business card, tap the Contacts icon next to the vCard icon and create a new business card. Tap OK when you are finished. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–24...
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1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap Tools > Business Card Exchange. 3. Tap the Request icon. 4. Tap the device from which you want to request a business card. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–25...
Bluetooth enabled device. 3. When the discovered device icon displays on your screen, tap and hold the discovered device icon or list name, and tap Connect. 4. Tap OK. Viewing Connection Status You can view: ■ Connection’s name User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–26...
1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon in the Command bar > Bluetooth > Manager. 2. Tap and hold the connection icon or list name. 3. Tap Properties from the menu. 4. Tap OK. User’s Guide www.hp.com 9–27...
Your HP iPAQ is shipped with the battery partially charged. To install the removable/rechargeable battery in the HP iPAQ: 1. On the back of the HP iPAQ, slide the Cover Release latch 1, pull the cover’s edge away from the unit 2, and remove the cover 3.
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Managing the Battery User’s Guide www.hp.com 10–2...
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Managing the Battery 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot on the right side of the HP iPAQ with the connectors lined up on the upper right 1, and push the left side of the battery into place 2.
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Managing the Battery Ä CAUTION: The cover must be tightly latched in place for the HP iPAQ to operate. Note: If the battery is not fully charged, you must connect the AC Adapter to the HP iPAQ to fully charge it before continuing.
Ä CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on your HP iPAQ are held in main memory, you need to reinstall them if the battery completely discharges or if the battery is removed from the unit for extended periods of time.
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1. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1. 2. Insert the AC Adapter plug into the charger adapter 2. 3. Insert the charger adapter into the bottom of the HP iPAQ 3. Ä CAUTION: To avoid damaging your HP iPAQ or the AC Adapter, check to be sure all connectors are properly aligned before connecting them.
1. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1 and connect the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the desktop cradle 2. 2. Slide the bottom of your HP iPAQ into the cradle 3 and push firmly to seat it. Ä...
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Managing the Battery Note: The amber charge light on the HP iPAQ blinks while the battery is recharging and turns solid (nonblinking) when the battery is fully charged. User’s Guide www.hp.com 10–8...
External Power Battery Saving Tip: Set the backlight to go off quickly after you stop using your HP iPAQ, or move the slide bar to Power Save mode to turn off the backlight completely. You can turn the backlight back on (or off) by pressing and holding the Power button for three seconds.
The Extended power-saving mode is not recommended if Bluetooth is also on. Disabling the Application Buttons Pressing the Application Buttons on your HP iPAQ will turn on your device by default. Battery Saving Tip: To reduce incidence of accidentally powering on the HP iPAQ, you may choose to disable the Application and Image Capture Buttons Auto Power On feature.
Battery Saving Tip: Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Control tab, then tap the On battery power checkbox and set it to turn your HP iPAQ off after a short time of not being used. User’s Guide www.hp.com...
Expansion Cards You can expand the memory and connectivity of your HP iPAQ rx3000 series Mobile Media Companion. Use optional expansion cards for: ■ Expanding the memory of your HP iPAQ ■ Viewing the content of memory cards (SD/MMC) Note: Expansion cards must be purchased separately and are not included with your HP iPAQ.
To install a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) card into the expansion slot on the HP iPAQ: 1. Locate the slot on the top of the HP iPAQ. 2. Remove the protective plastic card. 3. Insert the expansion card into the expansion slot and push the connection edge of the card firmly into the expansion slot.
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MultiMedia (MMC) Expansion Cards To remove an SD or MMC card from the expansion slot on the HP iPAQ: 1. Close all applications that are using the expansion card. 2. Remove a card from the Secure Digital expansion slot by slightly pushing down on the card 1 to unlock it.
SD or MMC card. 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs > File Explorer. 2. Tap the root directory of My Device, and select the Storage Card folder to see a list of files and folders. User’s Guide www.hp.com 11–4...
I cannot see • Be sure the HP iPAQ is powered on. anything on the • Be sure the HP iPAQ is connected to the AC Adapter and screen. the Desktop Cradle. • Reset the device by using the stylus to lightly press the Reset button.
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• Disconnect all external devices. • Take the AC Adapter and Charger Adapter with you. • Keep your HP iPAQ in a protective case and keep it in your carry-on luggage. I want to travel Be sure you have the plug adapter appropriate for the country internationally with you are visiting.
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• Be sure the WEP key is correct. • Be sure the IP Address is correct. • Be sure the hardware you are using with your HP iPAQ is properly configured and operational. • Reset the device by using the stylus to lightly press the Reset button.
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I cannot find files Check My Documents, which is the default save location used sent to me by to receive files. another device. User’s Guide www.hp.com 12–4...
• Be sure your HP iPAQ is connected to the Desktop Cradle, and that the cradle is connected to your computer. • Be sure your HP iPAQ is securely seated in the cradle and is making contact with the cradle connector.
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• Be sure the device is on. ActiveSync cannot • Be sure all cables are securely connected. locate my HP • Remove your HP iPAQ from the Universal Desktop Cradle iPAQ when or disconnect it from the Autosync Cable, power on the I synchronize.
Solution I cannot get my • Be sure you have firmly pushed the expansion card down HP iPAQ into the HP iPAQ. to recognize the • Be sure you have inserted the appropriate card into the expansion card. appropriate slot.
Other devices do • Be sure you have correctly set up your business card not receive my information in Bluetooth Settings. correct business • Check Bluetooth Settings to be sure you have not restricted card information. this function. User’s Guide www.hp.com 12–8...
• Be sure you provided any necessary authentication keys if prompted by the system. • Be sure your HP iPAQ is within range of the access point. I am connected to If the wireless network you are connected to connects to Work, an access point, the network may require a proxy.
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• If you are using one of the WLAN Power Save modes, try or connections changing modes or turning off Power Save. Refer to are frequently Chapter 10, “Managing the Battery” for more information. dropped. • If you are using Extended Power Save mode, turn off Bluetooth. User’s Guide www.hp.com 12–10...
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 Hewlett-Packard Company may void the authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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. Japanese Notice Korean Notice European Regulatory Notice Radio product for indoor use in Home and Office environment...
■ R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC CE Compliance of this equipment is valid only if powered with an HP-provided and CE marked AC adapter. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): ■...
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Regulatory Notices Notice for Use in France and Italy Italy: E’necessaria una concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso del prodotto. Verifici per favore con il proprio distributore o direttamente presso la Direzione Generale Pianificazione e Gestione Frequenze. License required for use. Verify with your dealer or directly with General Direction for Frequency Planning and Management (Direzione Generale Pianificazione e Gestione Frequenze).
Inserting a battery that does not comply with HP requirements might cause the HP iPAQ to malfunction. Because of the type of battery used in your HP iPAQ, follow local regulations regarding the safe disposal of the battery. Your vendor can advise you on local regulations, and/or the existence of any battery disposal programs in operation.
Adapter, grasp the AC Adapter and pull out from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power your HP iPAQ . Airline Travel Notice Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline.
Regulatory Notices U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice Å WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Regulatory Notices Brazilian Regulatory Wireless Notice Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. User’s Guide A–9...
Integrated Microphone, speaker, 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, MP3 stereo through audio jack Built-in Digital HP Photosmart 1.3 megapixel camera w/4x digital zoom, Camera 1280 x 960 pixel resolution, and self-portrait mirror. Captured image file format: JPEG. Motion JPEG, H.263 (rx3700 only), Video playback formats, MPEG1, MPEG4 (rx3700 only), and MotionJPEG.
Specifications HP iPAQ rx3400 series Metric Length 4.5 in 114.3 mm Width 2.8 in 71.2 mm Depth 0.64 in 16.3 mm Weight (including standard 147 g 147 g battery and stylus) Operating Environment Environment Metric Temperature Operating 32° to 104° F 0°...