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Document Part Number: 281984-001

September 2002

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Connect to a Computer 6–1 Sync with Personal Computer 6–2 Use the Serial Infrared (IR) Connection 6–3 Change Synchronization Settings 6–4 Move Files 6–6

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Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing an HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Series. This Reference Guide will help you set up your Pocket PC and familiarize you with how it works.

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The product ships with:

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*The physical appearance of the Universal Cradle may vary slightly depending on the actual model purchased.

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amber solid = charged green flash = alarm, calendar, event

6 *Inbox Button: Access your Inbox for sending and receiving e-mail

7 *iTask Button: Open, close, and switch between applications, run utilities, and change settings

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: Microphone: Record your voice or other sounds

; *Calendar Button: Schedule appointments, set reminders, or view your calendar

< *Contacts Button: Display a list of your contacts from the category you select

= Volume: Up/Down/Mute Voice and Record

A Antenna: Transmits and receives signals

*These buttons are programmable but at startup they are assigned by default.

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Register the hp iPAQ Pocket PC

You can receive the latest information on your iPAQ Pocket PC as well as special offers on iPAQ Pocket PC accessories and software by registering online at the following url: http://www.hp.com/go/ipaqreg.

Set Up Your hp iPAQ Pocket PC

To begin using your HP iPAQ Pocket PC:

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Establish a Partnership With a PC

Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your personal computer with the information on your iPAQ Pocket PC. Synchronization compares the data on your Pocket PC with your personal computer and updates both computers with the most recent information.

You can synchronize your Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Notes, which require Microsoft Outlook. Also, you can synchronize other items, such as, files and Web pages, without Microsoft Outlook. Your first synchronization process automatically begins when you finish using the ActiveSync Setup Wizard.

To install ActiveSync:

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To use your HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Series most effectively, start by learning how to:

• Enter information
  
• Customize settings
  
• Manage your iPAQ Pocket PC
  
• Manage the battery
  
• Work with applications
  

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
  

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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 and from any Notes tab in the Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks applications.

You can determine when the suggestions occur (for example, you can decide how many letters to enter before the Letter Recognizer makes suggestions) and how many words are suggested.

Change Word Suggestion Options

You can determine:

• If words are suggested
  
• The number of letters you must enter before a word is suggested
  
• The number of words that are suggested per entry
  
• If you do not want any words suggested
  

To change word suggestions:

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Type with the On-Screen Keyboard

You can enter typed text directly on the screen by tapping letters, numbers, and symbols on the keyboard.

To type with the keyboard:

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3. Tap a letter, symbol, or number to enter information.

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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.

To write with the stylus and letter recognizer:

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If you writing a letter like “b,” write the bottom portion within the dashed line and baseline, and the top portion above the dashed line.

4. What you write will be converted to text.

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Write with the Stylus and the Transcriber

You can write words, letters, numbers, and symbols anywhere on the screen using the stylus and Transcriber.

To write with the stylus and transcriber:

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.

What you write will be converted to text.

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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.

To draw and write on the screen:

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Convert Writing to Text

Convert your writing to text when you write with the stylus in the Notes application or from the Notes tab in:

• Calendar
  
• Contacts
  
• Tasks
  

To convert writing to text:

1. From the Start menu, tap Notes.

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4. Tap OK.

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Customize Settings

You can navigate through the iPAQ Pocket PC interface in three ways:

• Tap
  
• 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.

Tap and hold an area on the screen to see a pop-up menu.

Press an application button on the front panel to quickly turn on the screen and open your Calendar, Contacts, Inbox, or iTask, if you have not changed the default settings for the buttons.

Set the Time for Home

The time on your iPAQ Pocket PC is synchronized with the time on your personal computer when they connect using ActiveSync. You will need to set the time again if:

• The battery completely discharges.
  
• You perform a full reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC. See “Perform a Full Reset.”
  

From the Today screen, tap the Clock icon to set the time.

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To set the time for home:

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Set the Time for a Location You Are Visiting

Set the time for a location you are visiting.

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Set the Date

You must set the date again if:

• The battery discharges completely
  
• You perform a full reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC
  

To set the date:

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Change the Backlight Settings

You can change the backlight settings to match your environment or to conserve battery power.

To change the backlight settings:

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Changing 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

Manage Your iPAQ Pocket PC

You can effectively manage your iPAQ Pocket PC by learning how to:

• Back up and restore information
  
• Use the iPAQ File Store
  
• Perform full and normal resets
  
• Align the screen
  
• Perform a self-test
  

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Back Up Information

You can back up information to the personal computer, the iPAQ File Store, and storage cards using:

• iPAQ Backup
  
• Active Sync
  

Use iPAQ Backup iPAQ Backup protects your data from hardware failures, loss of battery power, and accidental deletions.

Using iPAQ Backup, you can:

• Back up and restore selected files, folders, and databases on your Pocket PC
  
• Copy the entire contents of the Pocket PC (for example, the registry, user and system databases, and data files)
  
• Schedule regular backup
  
• Back up your PIM
  

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Back up Files, Registry, and Databases

You can back up files, registry, and databases. A backup file can be saved to any media (for example, storage card or hard drive) that you would use for storing any other file.

To back up files, registry, and databases:

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Restore Back Up Files, Registry, and Databases

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4. Tap the … button in the File field.

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Schedule a Backup

You can schedule an automatic backup to run at a certain time and date.

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3. Tap the Options... button.

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Back Up/Restore Using Active Sync

You should back up information to your computer regularly to help reduce the chance of losing information.

Close all applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC before restoring your information.

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4. Click the Backup or Restore tab, then select your options.

Save to a SD or CompactFlash Card

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Use the iPAQ File Store

You can install applications and save files to the iPAQ File Store folder. The iPAQ File Store is accessed from the File Explorer on your iPAQ Pocket PC.

Applications and files stored in the iPAQ File Store are held in ROM and are saved if you perform a full reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery discharges completely.

The iPAQ File Store can store up to 20 MB of information, depending on the model.

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Perform a Full Reset

A full reset is sometimes referred to as a “hard reset.” You should perform a full reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data from RAM.

A full reset will de-activate the battery. The power button will not function until the battery is reactivated.

To perform a full reset:

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Perform a Normal Reset

A normal reset is sometimes referred to as a “soft reset.” You perform a normal reset when you want to stop all running applications. A normal reset will not erase any programs or data stored in RAM or ROM.

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Align the Screen

When you turn on the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC for the first time, you are guided through the alignment process. Realign your screen if:

• The iPAQ Pocket PC does not respond accurately to your taps
  
• You performed a restore following a data backup
  
• You performed a hard reset of your iPAQ Pocket PC
  

To align the screen:

Use the Self-Test

You can use the self-test to verify the proper operations of various features and functions. Technical support may ask to perform this test while they are troubleshooting problems.

To perform a self-test:

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Manage the Battery

To use your battery power effectively, you need to know how to:

• Install the battery
  
• Monitor the battery
  
• Charge the battery
  
• Change the removable battery packs
  
• Reactivate the battery
  

Install the Battery

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Automatically Monitor the Battery

You can automatically monitor the state of the battery and be notified when the battery falls below a specified threshold. You can then elect to:

• Dismiss which cancels the notification and battery monitoring service
  
• Snooze for a certain period of time then receive the battery notification again
  
• Run which starts the iPAQ Backup program
  

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4. Tap the Schedule button.

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Manually Monitor the Battery

You can manually monitor the battery power.

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Charge the Battery

Because your iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and the clock, you need to recharge the battery regularly. Keep the iPAQ Pocket PC connected to the universal cradle or the AC Adapter while you are at your desk.

The best policy is to keep the iPAQ Pocket PC connected to your computer when working at your desk and carry your AC Adapter and charging adapter plug with you when traveling.

Your iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with a partial charge on the battery. You may want to ensure that it is fully charged before synchronizing.

We recommend that you fully charge the battery prior to synchronizing with your personal computer.

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Charge with the Universal Cradle

You can charge your iPAQ Pocket PC with it docked in the universal cradle. Use the universal cradle to recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack, if you have purchased one.

To charge with the universal cradle:

You can charge your iPAQ Pocket PC using the AC Adapter and the charger adapter. The AC Adapter works in any standard electrical outlet.

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If you purchased an optional expansion pack, you can also use the AC Adapter to recharge the battery of an optional expansion pack.

When traveling, you can purchase an adapter that works in your car’s cigarette lighter or a 12-volt power outlet.

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To avoid damage to the connector pins when removing the charging adapter from the bottom of the iPAQ Pocket PC, push the release buttons located on each side of the adapter and pull.

Adjust the Standby Setting

You can adjust the portion of the battery devoted to the “standby period.” Standby is your battery reserve that is used to protect the data and applications stored in RAM.

During standby, the unit turns off so very little power is being consumed. This helps to preserve programs and data stored in the RAM.

You can select a lower standby period if you use the Pocket PC for extended periods of time. A lower standby period increases the usable battery operating time.

You can select a higher standby period if you leave your

Pocket PC off for extended periods of time without recharging it. A higher standby period decreases the usable battery time and allocates it for standby usage.

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If the main battery for your iPAQ Pocket PC is removed, your device will not operate even if you try to use AC power.

You can change the battery without losing the data. However, any wireless communication will be terminated.

It is recommended that you replace the battery within 30 minutes.

Reactivate the Battery

A full reset will deactivate the battery. The power button will not function until the battery is reactivated.

You reactivate the battery by:

• Removing and reinstalling the battery
  
• Connecting the iPAQ Pocket PC to AC power
  
• Pressing the normal reset button with the stylus
  

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Work with Applications

You can open, minimize, and close applications.

Open Applications

Most applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC are only 2 taps away from any screen. Open any application on your iPAQ Pocket PC from the Start menu.

To open an application:

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Minimize Applications

From the application you would like to minimize, tap the X in the top right corner.

Close Applications

Applications may close automatically as you open new applications. This will depend on the amount of RAM being used.

If your iPAQ Pocket PC is running slowly, you can manually close applications.

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3. Tap the Running Programs tab.

4. Tap Stop All or select a particular application, then tap Stop.

You can close active programs using iTask.

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Install Applications

You can install applications on your iPAQ Pocket PC from your:

• Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync
  
• 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.

To install applications:

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. If you want to open other applications with those buttons, then you must change the default assignments.

To customize the application buttons:

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3. Tap the button you want to change.

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View Images

You can use the iPAQ Image Viewer to view images with BMP, JPEG, and GIF file extensions.

Using the Image Viewer, you can:

• Create a slide show of images
  
• Sort and rotate images
  
• Adjust the timing between images in a show
  
• Set a variety of transition effects
  

Locate an Image

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View Image Information

You can view the image size and type, date taken and modified, color, and file size of an image.

To view image information:

Change the View

Images are displayed in the thumbnail view by default. The Image Viewer opens showing the images in the Thumbnail View. This is the default setting when opening images in the Image Viewer.

You can change the view to full screen by:

• Double clicking a thumbnail
  
• Tapping View, then Full Screen
  
• Tapping the View Full Screen icon
  

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Create a Slide Show

You can put images together to create a slide show and control display options like:

• Orientation
  
• Zoom
  
• Image Quality
  
• Transition Effect
  
• Timing
  

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Save a Slide Show

You can save the show settings and use them again.

To save a slide show:

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Open a Slide Show

You can view the settings for a saved slide show.

To open a slide show:

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Sort Image Files

You can sort images in the show.

To sort image files:

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Using the Wireless LAN

Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Series can connect to an 802.11b Wireless LAN (WLAN) or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled devices.

Learn the Terms

It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use WLAN technology.

Term Definition

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Hot spots

Public or private areas where there is a wireless access point available.

SSID

This is the acronym for the service set identifier. This identification number uses a maximum number of 32 characters and is case sensitive.

Encryption (WEP)

A set of security services used to protect 802.11 networks from unauthorized access.

Get Acquainted

With WLAN, you can:

• Access the Internet
  
• Send and receive e-mail
  
• Access corporate network information
  
• Use virtual private networks (VPN) for secure remote access
  
• Use hot spots for wireless connectivity
  

To use WLAN on your iPAQ Pocket PC, you need to turn ON the WLAN and set up your device.

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Power ON the WLAN

If the LED indicator is flashing... Then, the WLAN is...

Green On and connected.

Amber On and not connected.

Activate the iPAQ WLAN Icon

Once you create profiles (see “Work with Profiles”), tapping the iPAQ WLAN icon enables the WLAN and places the icon in the lower right corner of the Today screen.

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Work with Profiles

You must create profiles with or without security to use on your WLAN. You can view existing profiles to:

• Select for use
  
• Edit connection information
  
• Delete the profile
  
• View connection status
  

Create Profiles without Security

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4. Enter the profile information.

Field Name Information

Profile Name Enter a name for your profile.

SSID This is the service set identifier (SSID) and the default is “blank” when connecting to an infrastructure network. This allows you to connect to any available access point.

You and the wireless site you want to connect to must use the same SSID. This identification number uses a maximum of 32 characters and is case sensitive.

Power Management The default selection is “No.” Selecting “Yes” will provide lower performance and use less power.

Network

You have two choices: infrastructure or ad hoc.The default selection is “Infrastructure.” Use infrastructure to connect to a wired network via a wireless access point.

Use ad hoc for peer-to-peer communications.

Channel

The default is “Auto.”

You do not need to specify a channel if you are using an infrastructure network. It will use the same channel as the access point.

Otherwise, set the frequency that corresponds to your country’s regulatory commission’s range and the 802.11b standard.

Transmission Rate

The default is “Auto.”

This is the wireless data transmission speed. You can select speeds of 1, 2, 5.5, or 11 Mbps.

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Create Profiles with Security

You can use encryption to increase security to prevent data theft. This device supports open system (no encryption), 64-bit shared key, and 128-bit shared key encryption.

The wireless access point that you are connecting to must use the same encryption to receive and transmit data.

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5. Enter valid keys.

The length of the key depends on whether a 64 bit (uses 5 alphanumeric or 10 hexadecimal values) or 128 bit (uses 13 alphanumeric or 26 hexadecimal values) wireless encryption mode was selected.

Close the WLAN Application

View Existing Profiles

Tap the iPAQ WLAN icon in the lower right corner of the Today screen.

Select an Existing Profile

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Edit an Existing Profile

Delete a Profile

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Monitor Signal Strength and Status

You can monitor the signal strength and status of your connection by viewing the:

• WLAN icon on the Today screen
  
• Signal strength indicator on the iPAQ WLAN screen
  
• Signal strength indicator in the Status option
  

View WLAN Signal Strength

You can view the WLAN signal strength between your iPAQ Pocket PC and access point.

View WLAN Status

Tap the Refresh button to update the status.

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Locate and Link to Access Points

You can search for access points within your coverage area and establish a link, once located.

Search for Access Points

Link to an Access Point

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Use the Microsoft Connection Manager

The Microsoft Connection Manager can manage the network connectivity settings for your:

• Home, office, modem, or network connections
  
• Remote access service (RAS)
  
• Virtual private network (VPN)
  
• Proxy settings
  

Access the Connection Manager

Use Bonus Software for Connectivity

Now that you have configured your WLAN, you are ready to use your iPAQ Pocket PC. Please take note of the valuable business and personal bonus software located on the Companion CD that shipped in the box.

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Recommended Uses

This product emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna during normal operation is minimized.

Channel Setting

When traveling, you can change your profile settings in the Setup (see the “Create Profiles” section) or Edit (see the “Edit an Existing Profile” section) process.

For international use, please note the channels supported by the following countries:

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Channels Supported

Greece

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Hungary

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Iceland

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Ireland

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Israel

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Italy

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Liechtenstein

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Luxembourg

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Netherlands

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Norway

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Poland

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Portugal

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Russia

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Slovak Republic 1-13

Slovenia

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South Africa

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Using Bluetooth

Your HP iPAQ Pocket PC is equipped with built-in Bluetooth technology that allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable, and secure wireless communication.

With Bluetooth, you can perform the following tasks between two Bluetooth devices, within range, without a physical connection:

• Exchange contacts, calendar items, and tasks
  
• Send or exchange business cards
  
• Transfer files
  
• Access dial-up networks
  
• Synchronize with a computer
  
• Partner with a cell phone
  
• Connect to serial ports
  
• Connect to Bluetooth wireless local area networks (WLANs)
  
• Use a Bluetooth headset
  
• Print to a Bluetooth printer
  
• Create a personal area network (PAN) to chat, play games, etc.
  

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Use of dial-up networks and WLANs may require separately purchased additional hardware and compatible equipment, in addition to a standard WLAN infrastructure and a separately purchased service contract.

Get Acquainted with Bluetooth

Before you start using Bluetooth to establish wireless connections, you should take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the:

• Terms used in this booklet
  
• Supported services
  
• Bluetooth settings
  
• Bluetooth Manager
  

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Understand Terms

There are several terms used throughout this booklet.

The Term... Means...

Bonding (Paired devices) To create a trusted connection between your device and another. Once a bond is created, the two devices become paired.

A trusted device does not require authentication or authorization.

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Review Supported Services

The functions that Bluetooth supports are called services. You can only communicate with Bluetooth devices that support the following services:

• Serial Port (COM port)
  
• LAN Access
  
• Dial-up Networking
  
• Information Exchange
  
• File Transfer
  
• Headset
  
• Print
  
• Personal Area Network (PAN)
  

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Work with Bluetooth Settings

You can open Bluetooth Settings by tapping on the Bluetooth icon in lower-right corner of the Today screen.

When the Bluetooth icon is blue, Bluetooth is active. When the icon is grayed with a red X, Bluetooth is inactive.

From the tabs in Bluetooth Settings, you can:

• Turn the hardware on and off
  
• Select a user profile
  
• Change your iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth name
  
• Specify security settings
  
• Define settings for sharing and connecting
  
• View software and port information
  

You must use the arrows to the right of the tab names to scroll through the tabs.

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Open Bluetooth Settings

From the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth icon.

Turn ON Bluetooth

You can apply or remove power to the Bluetooth hardware from

Bluetooth Settings.

When Bluetooth is off, no incoming or outgoing connections are possible.

To turn on Bluetooth:

Tap the Turn off button to disable.

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Work with the Bluetooth Manager

Using the Bluetooth Manager, you can:

• Establish connections
  
• Display shortcuts
  
• Exchange business cards
  
• Control the on-screen display
  

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Locate and Select a Device

Several tasks require you to locate a device and connect to it. When you are required to locate a device, the Bluetooth browser automatically assists by searching for other Bluetooth devices.

Once you locate a device, tap it to select. You will be returned to the previous window.

Understand Profiles

You can use profiles to quickly enable selected personal settings in multiple environments.

Create a Profile

A new profile does not automatically become active. You must select it from the Current Profile list to activate it.

To create a profile:

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Activate a Profile

You need to activate a new profile.

To activate a profile:

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Rename a Profile

Delete a Profile

Save Configuration Settings in a Profile

You can save the iPAQ Pocket PC’s Bluetooth configuration settings to any profile.

To save configuration settings:

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Bluetooth must be turned on for changes to be saved.

Set Accessibility Properties

You may want to enter or change accessibility properties to define how your iPAQ Pocket PC will interact with other Bluetooth devices.

Enter a Device Name

The device name is what other devices see when they locate your device.

To enter a device name:

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Allow Others to Locate My Device

You can allow other devices to search and locate your iPAQ Pocket PC.

To allow others to locate my device:

Pair Devices

You can pair devices so that they must exchange a computer generated key prior to each connection. The security key is also called a “Link Key.” It is generated from a unique Bluetooth device address, a random number, and a user-defined password.

Once two devices are paired, they have a trusted relationship with each other that can be verified using a link key. No additional input is needed from the user. Therefore, connections and activities can be performed between the devices without constant authorization from the user.

To pair devices:

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Unpair Devices

You can remove the paired relationship between devices.

Allow Connecting

You can determine if all devices or only paired devices can connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.

Allow All Devices to Connect

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Allow Paired Devices to Connect

Paired devices share and exchange an internally generated Link Key prior to each connection. The Link Key is derived from a unique Bluetooth device address, a random number, and user-defined password.

This feature allows only devices that you trust to connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.

To allow paired devices to connect:

Enable Bluetooth Services

You can select to have certain services enabled:

• Automatically when Bluetooth is activated
  
• When you permit the connection
  
• When a passkey or link key is correctly entered
  

You can use any of these security options when transferring files, creating a serial port connection, exchanging business card information, configuring dial-up networking, joining a personal network, and connecting to a headset.

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Automatically Enable Services

You can allow devices to connect without any authorization. When Bluetooth is on, it is ready for connections.

To automatically enable services:

Require Authorization to Access Services

If you elect to require authorization to access services, you must authorize each connection. Your iPAQ Pocket PC will ask you if the connection should be permitted.

To require authorization to access services:

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Require a Passkey or Bond to Access Services

To establish a connection, the other device must have a passkey or an established bond for added security. You can add data encryption to this type of security.

A passkey is a code you enter to authenticate connections requested by other devices. The passkey must be known and used by both parties or the connection will not be allowed.

If...

Both devices successfully enter the known passkey

You want to require a passkey exchange each time you transmit information

Then...

A bond is created between the devices. You do not have to enter the passkey again to exchange information. You must remove the bond (“Unpair Devices”) prior to establishing the connection.

To require a passkey or bond:

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Set Shared Folder

You can determine the folder that other devices can access when they connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.

To set a shared folder:

4. Tap OK.

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Select Business Card Information

Two Bluetooth devices can exchange business card information electronically. You can determine the information about you that is sent to another device upon request. This information comes from the Contacts list in Pocket Outlook.

The default selection is “None.”

To select business card information:

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Connect to Other Devices

You can use ActiveSync, serial and dial-up connections to communicate with other Bluetooth devices. You can establish a partnership with a cell phone and set up the Bluetooth services it offers.

Identify the Communications Port

You can identify the virtual COM ports used to create a serial port connection. You may need to identify these COM ports for activities such as printing.

The inbound COM port is used when other devices initiate a serial connection. The outbound COM port is used when you initiate a serial connection to another device.

To identify the communications port:

Establish an ActiveSync Connection

You can setup an ActiveSync partnership with a Bluetooth enabled computer.

To establish an ActiveSync connection:

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You can use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection just like you would a physical serial cable connection. You must configure the application that will use the connection to the correct serial port.

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To establish a serial connection:

Use Dial-Up Networking

When using dial-up networking, the remote device providing the dial-up networking service, and the remote computer to which you are connecting must both have telephone access.

Devices that can provide dial-up networking include Bluetooth:

• Mobile phones
  
• Desktop computers
  
• Modems
  

Configure Dial-Up Connections

You can configure the dial-up networking settings.

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Use Dial-Up Networking

Connect to a device that provides telephone access.

Establish a Cell Phone Partnership

You can establish a partnership with a cell phone, then setup the Bluetooth services it offers.

To establish a cell phone partnership:

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Work with Files

You can exchange information with a connected device. You can use the 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
  

Create a File Transfer Connection

Send Files

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Create a Folder on a Remote Device

Receive a File from a Remote Device

Delete a File from a Remote Device

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Send Information via Bluetooth

In Pocket Outlook, you can send contacts, calendar information, and tasks to a remote device using Bluetooth.

To send information using Bluetooth:

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Use Business Cards

Using the business card exchange, you can:

• Send a business card to one or more devices
  
• Request a business card from one or more devices
  
• Exchange business cards with one or more devices
  

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.

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Send Business Cards

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Request Business Cards

Exchange Business Cards

You can exchange business card information with another device. If available, the device’s information will be sent directly into your Contacts list in Pocket Outlook.

To exchange business cards:

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Work with Connections

You can create shortcuts to open and view status information for all connections.

Create 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:

Paired devices are designated by a checkmark.

Delete a Shortcut

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View Shortcuts

You can view shortcuts as icons or in a list format.

Open a Connection

View Connection Status

You can view:

• Connection’s name
  
• Device’s name
  
• Connection status
  
• Length of connection
  
• Signal strength
  

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To view the connection status:

Close a Connection

View Connection Information

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Using the Fingerprint Reader

You can increase the security of the data stored in your iPAQ Pocket PC by using the iPAQ Fingerprint Reader. This feature allows you to require a PIN, password, and/or fingerprint be entered before you can log on to your iPAQ Pocket PC.

It is recommended that you complete the fingerprint reader training on your iPAQ Pocket PC prior to changing your security settings.

Learn to Enroll a Fingerprint

Fingerprint Reader enrollment training is available on the iPAQ Pocket PC to assist you in proper enrollment of your unique fingerprint. You can access the training in two ways:

• First time you open a Fingerprint screen
  
• Tap the Training button from one (1) of the logon setup fingerprint screens
  

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To learn to enroll fingerprints:

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8. Follow the on-screen demonstration to swipe a finger.

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Work with Fingerprints

iPAQ Fingerprint Reader suggests fingers for you to use during the swiping activity. You can select a different finger at any time.

It is recommended that you enroll at least two fingers (index fingers are suggested). To enroll a fingerprint, you must take between two and eight quality finger swipes.

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