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
iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series Reference Guide 6
1
Getting Acquainted
To use your Compaq iPAQ™ Pocket PC H3800 Series most effectively, start by learning
how to
• register your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
• charge your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
• navigate through the interface
• enter information
Because your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and the
clock, you need to recharge the battery regularly. Keep the Compaq 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 Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to your computer when working at
your desk and carry your AC adapter and DC adapter plug with you when traveling.
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is shipped with a charge on the battery. You may want to
ensure that it is fully charged before synchronizing.
CAUTION: Because most of the applications and data you install on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
are held in memory, you will need to reinstall them if the battery completely discharges.
What Is in the Box?
Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC ships with
• the Getting Started Guide
• Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM
— Microsoft® ActiveSync 3.5 software on the Companion CD-ROM
— Add-on software and applications
— detailed eBook guide, which you can copy to your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
— interactive Flash guide
— comprehensive printable reference guide
• a universal cradle for both USB and serial connections
• a protective cover pack
• an extra stylus
•an AC adapter
• a rubber retainer
• a DC adapter plug