Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- NOTICE
- Locating Information
- Contents
- Getting Acquainted
- What Is in the Box?
- Register
- Charge Your Compaq iPAQ PocketPC
- Navigate through the Interface
- Enter Information
- Communicating
- Connect to a Computer
- Connect to the Internet or your Network
- Work with Contacts
- Use the Inbox
- Record Voice
- Take Notes
- Scheduling
- Use the Today Screen
- Use the Calendar
- Use Tasks
- Using Software
- Use Pocket Word
- Use Pocket Excel
- Use Pocket Streets
- Use Microsoft Reader
- Expanding Functionality with Expansion Packs
- Use the Single-slot or Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Pack
- Use the CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack
- Expanding Functionality with Cards
- View the Content of Memory Cards
- Use the Optional 802.11 Card to Connect Wirelessly
- Use an Optional Modem Card
- Use an Optional CompactFlash Card
- Use an Optional Secure Digital Card
- Troubleshooting
- Getting Acquainted Tips
- Communicating Tips
- Scheduling Tips
- Using Software Tips
- Expanding with Packs Tips
- Expanding with Cards Tips
- Regulatory Notices
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
- Canadian Notice
- Avis Canadien
- European Union Notice
- Japanese Notice
- Battery Warning
- Airline Travel Notice
- Power Cords
- Hardware Specifications
- System Specifications
- Physical Specifications
- Operating Environment
- Routine Care and Battery Guidelines
- Routine Care
- Battery Guidelines
- Index
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Communicating
4. Right click the Start menu and select Explore
5. Drag and drop your files between My Pocket computer and Windows Explorer
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 converts the files so that they can be used by the Pocket Office
applications if necessary
Install applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Install applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC from
• your computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
• your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC if the application file has a .cab extension
• your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer by copying an application file that has
an .exe or .cef extension
Hint: When installing applications, look for the correct version for the Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC.
Hint: Install important applications to the iPAQ File Store folder located in the File Explorer
on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. Applications in iPAQ File Store are held in ROM and will
not be lost if you perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC or if the battery loses
its charge. iPAQ File Store can store between 5 and 6 MB of information.
1. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install applications from your
computer
2. Tap the application file in File Explorer and follow the instructions in the installation
wizard to install applications from your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
From the Start menu, tap Programs and tap File Explorer to open File Explorer
3. Move or copy the application file to the Programs folder on your Compaq iPAQ
Pocket PC to install applications from your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC or your computer
4. If your application does not run, insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom
of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
5. Press the switch for 1 second
Back up and restore using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
Back up information to your computer and restore information from your computer to your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. Backing up your information regularly helps you reduce the
chance of losing any of your information. Restoring your information replaces the current
information on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with the information saved in your backup.