HP RZ1700 manual Using Programs, Installing a Program, Minimizing a Program, Closing a Program

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Using Programs

Installing a Program

You can install programs on your HP iPAQ using Microsoft ActiveSync and the sync cable. You can install programs:

■From your HP iPAQ or your computer by copying a program file that has an .exe or .cef extension.

■From another device if the program file has a .cab extension.

When installing programs, look for the correct version for your HP iPAQ model and Windows Mobile Operating System. Follow the installation instructions provided with the program.

Minimizing a Program

Minimizing a running program keeps it open, but not active on

your screen. To minimize a running program, tap the at the top right of the screen.

Closing a Program

Programs automatically close based on available memory. However, you can manually close a program to increase performance.

To see a list of running programs to close:

1.From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Memory.

2.Tap the Running Programs tab.

If you are running a program in the background, bring it to the foreground by tapping Activate.

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Contents User’s Guide HP iPAQ rz1700 seriesPage Contents Using Programs Managing the BatteryUsing the Screen Entering InformationExpansion Cards Connecting to the InternetTroubleshooting Regulatory NoticesSpecifications Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Identifying Product Components Front and Top ViewsComponent Description Back and Bottom Views Using the Stylus Aligning the ScreenChanging the Screen from Portrait to Landscape Mode Setting Date and TimeAdjusting Text Size Setting Time for Home and Locations You VisitFrom the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Clock & Alarms Setting the DateSetting an Alarm Entering Owner Information Resetting the HP iPAQ Performing a Soft Normal ResetPerforming a Hard Full Reset Getting to Know Your HP iPAQ Caring for Your Device Synchronizing with Your Computer Using Microsoft ActiveSyncInstalling ActiveSync Synchronizing with Your Computer Synchronizing with Your Computer Changing Synchronization Settings Synchronizing with Your ComputerUsing the Serial Infrared IR Connection Manually Copying or Moving FilesInstalling a Program Go to My Pocket PC My Documents and leave the window openBacking up and Restoring Files Synchronizing LinksSending and Receiving Email Messages Sending a Meeting RequestManaging the Battery Charging the BatteryManaging the Battery Checking the Battery Battery Saving TipsUsing the Screen Using the HP Launch Screen Select Models OnlyUsing the Today Screen Start TodayCustomizing the Today Screen DateNavigation Bar and Taskbar Main Popup Menu Status IconsPopup Menus Go to Start Settings Sounds & Notifications Sounds and NotificationsCreating Information Adjusting Text SizeFrom the Start menu, tap Settings System tab Screen Selecting Screen OrientationFinding Information From the Start menu, tap Programs FindMinimizing a Program Using ProgramsInstalling a Program Closing a ProgramGo to Start Programs HP Task Switch Settings Using HP Task SwitchGo to Start Programs HP Task Switch Using Programs Using Program Buttons From the Today screen, tap Start Settings ButtonsButton Action To open a Description Program Using HP Profiles Locking the Program ButtonsGo to Start Settings System tab HP Profiles Saving Settings in a Profile Tap RenameAdjusting the Alert Volume in a Profile Adjusting Brightness and Backlight On or Off in a ProfileSetting the HP iPAQ to Turn Off After a Period of Inactivity Viewing a Full-screen Picture Using HP Image ZoneManaging Image Files From the Start menu, tap Programs HP Image ZoneHP Image Zone Icons Following table describes the HP Image Zone iconsAdding Sound to a Picture Safekeeping Files in iPAQ File Store Tap Tools Settings Audio tabTap Tools Settings Slideshow tab Creating a SlideshowStart Programs File Explorer My Documents My Device Tap Start Settings System tab Memory Storage Card tabBacking Up Programs and Files Explorer My Documents My Device iPAQ File StorePrograms Available on the HP iPAQ Backup/Restore Using ActiveSyncClick Backup Now or Restore Now HP iPAQ Software Function Microsoft Windows Mobile Software Function Microsoft Windows Mobile Software Function Entering Information Using the Input Panel to Enter DataAdjusting Word Suggestion Options From the Start menu, tap Settings Input Word Completion tab Using the On-screen Keyboard Using Letter RecognizerUsing Block Recognizer Tap Letter RecognizerUsing Microsoft Transcriber Tap Block RecognizerEditing Text Writing and Drawing on the ScreenConverting Writing to Text Tap Tools RecognizeWord Recognition Tips Inserting/Removing a Secure Digital SD Expansion Card Using an Expansion CardExpansion Cards Expansion Cards Viewing the Contents of a Card From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer Address Bar Connecting to the InternetBrowsing the Internet Tap Start Settings Connections tab Connections Connecting to a Private NetworkUsing the Favorites List From the Start menu, tap Internet ExplorerTroubleshooting Common ProblemsOptions tab Start Programs File Explorer. Tap the subfolder you ActiveSync Synchronizing with Your Computer Expansion Cards Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications CablesJapanese Notice Korean Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien European Union Notice Battery Warning Equipment WarningAirline Travel Notice Specifications System SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Operating Environment