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NOTE: To bring a currently running program to the foreground, tap Activate.
Installing Applications
Install applications on your HP iPAQ from your:
•Computer by using Microsoft ActiveSync.
•Device if the application file has a .cab extension.
•Device or your computer by copying an application file that has an
.exe or .cef extension.
When installing applications, look for the correct version for your device model or Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC Edition.
•Follow the instructions provided with the application and by the Installation Wizard to install applications from your computer.
•Tap the application file in File Explorer on your HP iPAQ and follow the instructions on the Installation 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.
NOTE: iPAQ Backup is already installed on the HP iPAQ. You must install ActiveSync on your computer before using ActiveSync Backup.
To help reduce the chance of losing information, you should back up information on a regular schedule.
Backup/Restore using iPAQ Backup
iPAQ Backup saves your data in a backup file. You may designate a file name and a location for the file to be saved. iPAQ 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.
CAUTION: Restoring your information replaces the current information on your HP iPAQ with the information saved in your backup.
If you perform a hard reset on your HP iPAQ, any user installed information stored in main memory including backup files will be deleted. For this reason, it is suggested that backup files always be saved to a memory card or to the iPAQ File Store folder.
To backup/restore using iPAQ Backup:
1.From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Backup.
Contents
User’s Guide
HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series
Additional warranty
Contents
Using ActiveSync
Managing Multiple Wireless Connections
Making Data Connections
10Using the Camera Features
Vii
11Expansion Cards
Viii
Regulatory Notices
Specifications
HP iPAQ Software To Access Functions
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger
Start Help Pocket PC Basics
Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger
HP iPAQ Software To Access
Microsoft Pocket PC Software Functions
Using the Stylus
Microsoft Pocket PC Software
Setting the Time for Home and Locations You Are Visiting
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date
Setting a Password
From the Start menu, tap Settings Personal tab Password
Entering Owner Information
Owner Information
Resetting the Unit
Performing a Soft Reset
Performing a Hard Reset
Aligning the Screen
Routine Care
Protecting the Screen
Traveling with Your HP iPAQ
Using the Today Screen
Learning the Basics
Command Bar
Navigation Bar
TodayPanel
Menu
Today Settings
Status Icons
Active data connection to Gprs network
Pop-Up Menus
Creating information
Tap OK after you finish creating a new item
Customizing the Today Screen
Select Use this picture as the background check box
From the Start menu, tap Settings Personal tab Buttons
Customizing the Application Buttons
Locking the Application Buttons
To change the Button assignment
Using Applications
Using the ContextMenu Key
Opening Applications
Minimizing Applications
Installing Applications
Backup/Restore using iPAQ Backup
From the Start menu, tap Programs iPAQ Backup
Backing Up Information
Backup/Restore Using ActiveSync
Using iPAQ File Store Folder
Click Backup Now or Restore Now
Using ActiveSync
Connecting to a Computer
Installing ActiveSync and Synchronizing with Your Computer
Using ActiveSync
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Using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Using the Serial Infrared IR Connection
Changing Synchronization Settings
Copying Files
Microsoft ActiveSync Tools Options
Microsoft ActiveSync Click Explore
Backing up and Restoring
Installing Programs
Synchronizing Links
Using ActiveSync to Send Receive E-mail
Requesting Meetings
Using the Thumb Keyboard
Learning Input Methods
Using the Function and Shortcut Keys
Keyboard Components
Special Keys
Accent Characters
Sticky Keys
Key Function Description
Â Ä Å Ą Ã Ă Æ
Special Character Table Original Modified Character
Writing with the Stylus and the Letter Recognizer
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Tap Letter Recognizer
Writing with the Stylus and Microsoft Transcriber
Writing with the Stylus and Block Recognizer
Tap Transcriber to display the Transcriber Intro screen
Tap Block Recognizer
Drawing and Writing on the Screen
Converting Writing to Text
Tap Tools Tap Recognize
Tap OK Learning Input Methods
Changing Word Suggestion Options
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Using the Phone Features
SIM Card
Inserting a SIM Card
Removing the SIM Card
Phone Features
Activating Your Phone Service
Your PIN
Phone Buttons and Icons
Phone Icons Definition
Checking Your Connection Signal Strength
Powered on icon
Signal strength icon
As the signal strength diminishes. The phone icon
On flight mode
Turning the Phone On and Off
Automatic Frequency Band Selection
On the Today Screen, tap
HP Profiles
Setting a Profile
To set a profile
Switching a Profile
Making and Receiving Phone Calls
Making a Call
Answering a Call
Ending a Call
Making a Call from Contacts
Making a Call Using Speed Dial
Copying Contacts to a SIM
Creating a Speed Dial Entry
Creating a Speed Dial Entry From Contacts
Adjusting Phone Volume
Setting Ring Tones
Making a Call From Call History
Making a Conference Call
Enabling Speakerphone Mode
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Add Ring Tone
Changing Ring Tones
Changing Keypad Tone
Using Voicemail
Using Call Waiting
Taking Notes During a Call
Putting a Call on Hold
Blocking Calls
Displaying Caller ID
Forwarding Calls
Changing the System Volume
Changing the Phone Settings
Change the Ringer Volume
Changing Service Settings
Using International Roaming
Viewing Available GSM/GPRS/EDGE Networks
Ring tone list
From the Start menu, tap Settings Phone Network tab
Changing Network Settings
Manually Selecting a Network
Configuring Your HP iPAQ for Your SIM Card
Modifying the GSM/GPRS Network Settings
Editing Network Properties
Editing MMS Multimedia Messages Settings
Editing an Internet Connection
WAP Information
Tap Next
Creating a New Connection
Editing WAP Information Settings
Tap Finish
Failed Automatic SIM Detection
TTY Functionality for the Hearing-Impaired
Enabling TTY Support
Making a Phone Call Using the TTY HP iPAQ
From the Start menu, tap Phone Tools Options TTY tab
To disable TTY support
Deactivating TTY Audio Mode
Disabling TTY Support
Using the iPAQ Wireless Manager
Managing Multiple Wireless Connections
IPAQ Wireless icon
Power Buttons
Settings Buttons
Managing Data Connections
Data Connectivity Icons
Making Data Connections
Impact of Data Connection When a Phone Call is Received
Using GSM/GPRS/EDGE Connections
Manually Configuring your Gprs connection on your HP iPAQ
Creating a GPRS/EDGE Connection
Connecting to the Gprs Network
Setting Up a WAP Browser
Viewing WAP Pages
Connecting to a Private Network
Setting Up VPN Server Connections
Setting Up Proxy Server Settings
Under My Work Network, tap Add a new VPN server connection
Entering an Internet Address
Managing Your E-mail
From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer Address Bar
Tap the Go icon
Using a Favorites List
From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer
Using GPS Navigation
Setting Up Your HP iPAQ
Using HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility
Setting Up Internet Access on Your HP iPAQ
To change the default settings
Downloading the Quick GPS Connection Data File
Settings Connections Quick GPS Connection icon
Download Now
Using Bluetooth
Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth
Supported Services
Understanding Terms
Turning On Bluetooth
Working with Bluetooth Settings
Opening Bluetooth Settings
Setting Accessibility Properties
Enabling Bluetooth Services
Automatically Enabling Services
Tap Bluetooth Settings Services tab
Secure Connections using a Passkey or Bond
Services box, select the service you want to enable File
Setting a Shared Folder
Under Services, tap File Transfer
Understanding Profiles
Creating a Profile
Saving Bluetooth Configuration Settings A Profile
Tap Bluetooth Settings General tab Profile icon
Tap OK to save the changes and close Bluetooth Services
Activating a Profile
Working with Bluetooth Manager
Opening Bluetooth Manager
Pairing Devices
Locating and Selecting a Device
Connecting to Other Devices
Unpairing Devices
Identifying the Communications Port
Tap Tools Paired devices
Tap New Hands-free/Headset setup Next
Tap New High Quality Audio setup Next
Establishing a Headset Connection
Establishing a Headphone or Stereo Speakers Connection
Click on the Local Services tab, and then click Add
Serial Service
Type a name for the serial service, and then select
Startup Automatically
Setting Up an ActiveSync Partnership on Your HP iPAQ
To establish an ActiveSync connection
Dial-Up Networking Service
Using Dial-Up Networking Service
Tap New Explore a Bluetooth device Next
Establishing a Serial Connection
Joining a Personal Area Network
Working with Files
On the Alternate device
Creating a File Transfer Connection
Sending Files
Creating a Folder on a Remote Device
Receiving a File from a Remote Device
Setting Up Your Business Card Information
Using Business Card Exchange
Tap the My business card vCard icon
Opening a Connection
Sending, Exchanging, or Requesting Business Cards
Viewing Connection Status
Closing a Connection
Viewing Connection Information
Working with Connections
Bluetooth Manager
Bluetooth Manager Tap View Tap List or Icon
Tap OK Using Bluetooth
Deleting a Shortcut
Using the Camera Features
Using the Camera Features
Camera Components
Taking a Photo
HP Photosmart Icons Definition
To take a photo
From the Start menu, tap Programs HP Photosmart
Ending Your Photo Session
Adjusting the Camera Settings
Taking a Video Clip
Resolution
To make changes to the camera settings
White Balance
Color
Setting Up Other Features
Configuring Instant Review
Using the Self-Timer
Flicker Filter
Configuring File Settings
Configuring Video Format
Using HP Image Zone
Viewing Thumbnail Photos
Viewing a Photo Full-Screen
Recording Sound With a Picture
To view a photo
Viewing a Slideshow
Command bar, tap Tools Settings Slideshow tab
View Slideshow
Mailing a Picture
Printing Photos
HP Image Transfer
Exiting HP Image Zone
Using the Camera Features
Tips for Taking Better Pictures
Expansion Cards
Expansion Cards
Installing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card
Removing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card
Viewing the Content of Memory Cards
From the Start menu, tap Programs File Explorer
Using Messaging
Using Folders
Using Messaging
Understanding Messaging
Synchronizing Inbox
Setting Up Messaging Accounts
Internet E-mail
Creating a New Account
To create an e-mail account on your HP iPAQ
Changing Options
Connecting to an E-mail Account
Deleting an Account
Receiving Attachments
Meeting Requests
Creating or Changing a Signature
Text Messaging
To create or change an account signature
Using Messaging
Multimedia Messaging Service MMS
Services Voicemail and SMS Get Settings
Composing and Sending Messages
Replying to or Forwarding a Message
Sending Text Messages
Receiving Text Messages
Tap Send
Sending MMS Messages
Messages as well
To create an MMS slide
Creating MMS Slides
From the Start menu, tap Messaging Accounts MMS New
Viewing MMS Messages
Downloading Messages
Downloading Messages From a Server
Sending MMS Slides
When finished, tap Accounts Disconnect
Managing the Battery
Support Representative Managing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Battery Saving Tips
Charging with the AC Adapter
Charging with the HP iPAQ Cradle and AC Adapter
Charging Over a USB Connection
To enable USB charging
Changing the Backlight Settings
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Backlight
Maximizing Battery Life and Checking Battery Charge Levels
Disabling the Application Buttons
Checking Your Battery
Managing the Battery
Troubleshooting
Self-Test Diagnostics
Common Problems
From the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Self Test
To access HP Instant Support Select your country or region
Solution
Unit in , Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Mobile
Solution
ActiveSync
Problem Solution
For more information on Microsoft ActiveSync, refer to
Tried to synchronize
Phone
Expansion Cards
Bluetooth
Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice
Modifications
Cables
European Union Regulatory Notice
Canadian Notice
Avis Canadien
GHz wireless communication
Battery Warning Equipment Warning
Airline Travel Notice
Wireless Notices
Regulatory Wireless Notice
Health and Safety Information
Medical Electronic Equipment
Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice
Singaporean Wireless Notice
Taiwanese Wireless Notice
GSM900 0.234 W/kg 10g DCS1800 0.391 W/kg 10g
Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice
Battery Warning
Environmental Notices
Environmental Notices
Entsorgung von Altgeräten aus privaten Haushalten in der EU
Vartotojivačiangos atliek šalinimas Europos Sungoje
Domestici. È responsabilità dellutente smaltire le
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Nodotas speciektotos punktos, kas paredzzmantoto
Environmental Notices
Environmental Notices
Specifications
System Specifications
System Feature Description
Specifications C-1
Specifications C-2
GSM / Gprs / Edge
Excludes height of 3mm joystick Specifications C-3
Physical Specifications
HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger series Metric
Operating Environment
Specifications C-4
Environment Metric
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