Compaq H3700 manual Scheduling, Use the Today Screen, Create a task list

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Scheduling

Use the Today Screen

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Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3700 Series helps you keep track of your schedule in many ways:

•see information at a glance on the Today screen

•set appointments and create reminders with the Calendar

•create a task list

Use the Today Screen

You see the Today screen when you first turn on the screen of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. Use the Today screen to view your

•owner information

•upcoming appointments

•unread and unsent messages

•tasks that need to be completed

From the Today screen, open the New menu to create new

•appointments

•contacts

•e-mail

•Excel workbooks

•notes

•tasks

•Word documents

Create new information from the Today screen

From the Today screen, create new information, including

•appointments

•contacts

•e-mail

•Excel workbook information

•notes

•tasks

•Word documents

For more information on creating these items, see the appropriate instructions for each task in this guide. For example, to create a new appointment, see Schedule an appointment and set a reminder.

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Contents H3700 Series First Edition September Part Number Compaq Computer Corpo- rationContents Routine Care and Battery Guidelines Enter information Getting AcquaintedWhat Is in the Box? What Is in the Box?Add-on software and applications for some models Cradle An AC adapterStylus Release Button eject the stylus Record Button Microphone Stereo Headphone JackTop Panel Register Turn on the batteryRegister During installation Set up SynchronizationSet YourUp iPAQCompaq PCPocket Realign your screen Learn about the stylusCharge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Charge with the cradleCharge with the AC adapter Battery completely dis- chargesFrom the Start menu, tap Settings Tap Backlight SettingsChange the backlight Locate the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into an outletIPAQ Pocket PC TipsBacklight turns off to conserve power From the Start menu, tap SettingsDetermine if the unit is fully charged Wait about 1 minuteRealign the screen Navigate through the InterfaceNavigate through the Interface Tap Tap and hold Press application buttonsTap OK Open applicationsMinimize applications From the Start menu, tap Settings Tap System Tap MemoryClose applications Tap the application title or icon to open itTap Running Programs Set the time for homeTap OK Tap Yes to save your clock settings Tap the up or down arrow to adjust the timeSet the time for a location you are visiting Tap AM or PM to change the time to AM or PM Tap System Tap Clock Tap VisitingTap OK Tap System Set the dateSee a calendar Clock icon to set the dateCustomize the application buttons Enter Information Enter InformationTap an application Tapping the KeyboardChange word suggestion options From the Start menu, tap Settings Tap InputTap Word Completion Type with the on-screen Keyboard Hint To see the symbols, tap the 123 or Shift keyTap the down arrow to Tap to de-select Suggest To suggest SuggestionsWrite with the stylus and the Letter Recognizer Write with the stylus and Block Recognizer Write with the stylus and the TranscriberFrom the Start menu, tap Draw and write on the screenWill be converted to text Calendar Contacts TasksTap the Pen icon to de-select it Tap OK Convert writing to textCalendar Contacts Tasks From the Start menu, tap Notes Tap a note to open itTap the Shift key Tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel buttonHighlight the words you typed or wrote Write your letters close togetherType or write over the words Work with Contacts CommunicatingCreate a contact Hint Create a contact from Today screenView and edit a contact Work with Contacts Use the Today Screen SchedulingCreate a task list Owner information Upcoming appointmentsUnread and unsent messages Tasks that need to be completed Enter or change the informa- tion Today screenTap Browse to select a picture from File Explorer Look at your Calendar Use the CalendarUse the Calendar Use the Calendar to Schedule appointments Set remindersScreen CalendarTap New to schedule an AppointmentDelete an appointment Use TasksCreate a task and set a reminder Use TasksTap New to create a new task Delete a taskPredefined subject Tap the task you want to delete Tap Tools Tap Delete Task Use Microsoft Reader Using SoftwareRead an eBook Activate Microsoft Reader to copy protected eBooksBackward and forward in the book Federal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory NoticesModifications CablesAvis Canadien Canadian NoticeEuropean Union Notice Canadian NoticePower Cords Japanese Notice Battery WarningBattery Warning Airline Travel NoticeOutlet Power CordsSystem Specifications System SpecificationsLevel Physical Specifications Physical SpecificationsOperating Environment Operating EnvironmentBattery Guidelines Routine Care and Battery GuidelinesRoutine Care Routine CareBattery Guidelines