HP H3800 e manual Cannot keep my battery charged, Backlight keeps turning off, Forgot my password

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Getting Acquainted

I cannot keep my battery charged

Always keep the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC connected to a universal cradle or AC adapter when you are not using it

In the backlight settings slide the bar to the lowest level to conserve the most power

I do not see the charge light blinking when my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is connected to the universal cradle

1.Make sure the universal cradle is plugged into an outlet

2.Make sure the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is pushed firmly into the universal cradle

3.Determine if the unit is fully charged.

The charge light does not blink when the unit is fully charged. From the Start menu, tap Settings

Tap System Tap Power

The backlight keeps turning off

The backlight turns off to conserve power

On the Battery Power tab, change the time the backlight stays on and choose to have the backlight turn on when you touch the screen or push a button

My Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is not responding or an application hangs

Perform a soft reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

1.Insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

2.Press the switch for 1 second

I forgot my password

Perform a hard reset of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

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 you perform a hard reset.

1.Press and hold the two outside application buttons

2.Insert the stylus into the unit reset switch at the bottom of your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC

3.Press the switch for 5 seconds

4.To reactivate your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, insert the stylus into the unit reset switch and press the switch for 1 second or connect your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to the AC adapter

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Contents Compaq Ipaq Pocket PC H3800 Series Reference Guide IPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series Reference Guide Topic Sources Locating InformationContents Appendix B Hardware Specifications Getting Acquainted What Is in the Box?Front Panel Know your deviceCharge with the universal cradle RegisterCharge Your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Charge with the AC adapter Cannot see anything on the screen Change the backlight settingsBacklight keeps turning off Cannot keep my battery chargedForgot my password Realign the screen Navigate through the InterfaceMinimize applications Open applicationsSet the time for home Close applicationsGetting Acquainted Set the time for a location you are visiting Set the date Customize the application buttons Change word suggestion options Enter InformationType with the on-screen Keyboard Write with the stylus and the Transcriber Write with the stylus and the Letter RecognizerDraw and write on the screen Write with the stylus and Block RecognizerConvert writing to text Tips Application does not recognize my writing Cannot get the Letter Recognizer to type the correct letterSynchronize with your computer CommunicatingConnect to a Computer Synchronize information with your server Synchronize information using an infrared connection Move files to and from your computer Change your synchronization settingsBack up and restore using Microsoft ActiveSync Install applications on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PCTips Want to travel with my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Want to ship my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to a repair facility Set up a remote connection using a modem cardConnect to the Internet or your Network Communicating Set up a remote connection using an Ethernet/LAN card Synchronize links to Web sites View Web sites Cannot connect to a network Installed a driver and it is not recognized Create a contact Work with ContactsView and edit a contact Categorize your contacts Cannot find the keyboard Delete a contactUse the Inbox Set up an e-mail serviceCreate and send e-mail Receive e-mail Attach a fileMove an e-mail Open an e-mailDelete an e-mail Manage your folders Open a folderCommunicating Record Record VoiceListen Want to delete a recording within a note Want to improve the quality of the voice recordingCreate a note Want to adjust the volume of a recordingTake Notes Communicating Create new information from the Today screen SchedulingUse the Today Screen Change information from the Today screen Customize the appearance of the Today screen Scheduling Change the Calendar view Use the CalendarLook at your Calendar Schedule an appointment and set a reminder Customize the appearance of the CalendarSend a meeting request Scheduling Categorize your appointments Cannot see all of my appointments Delete an appointmentWant to see the current date Create a task and set a reminder Use TasksSort the tasks Delete a taskCustomize to create a task quickly Customize the appearance of TasksOpen a Word document Using SoftwareUse Pocket Word Create a new document Change the Pocket Word options Cannot find the document I saved Find more help for Pocket WordCreate a new workbook Use Pocket ExcelOpen a workbook Change the Pocket Excel options Using Software Cannot find the workbook I saved Use Pocket StreetsFind more help for Pocket Excel View Points of Interest Install Pocket StreetsCopy maps from the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM Add a pushpin Print a map Change the Map Styles Copy eBooks Use Microsoft ReaderActivate Microsoft Reader Read an eBook Delete an eBookListen to an eBook Change the Microsoft Reader options Annotate your eBookTips Use the Single-slot or Dual-slot PC Card Expansion Pack Expanding Functionality with Expansion PacksUse the CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack Install the Single-slot or Dual-slot PC Card Expansion PackInstall the CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack Expanding Functionality with Cards View the Content of Memory CardsUse an Optional Modem Card Use the Optional 802.11 Card to Connect WirelesslyRemove a CompactFlash card Install a CompactFlash cardUse an Optional CompactFlash Card Locate information about modem cardsLocate information about Secure Digital cards Install the Secure Digital cardUse an Optional Secure Digital Card Remove the Secure Digital cardGetting Acquainted Tips TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Cannot get the Letter Recognizer to type the correct letter Communicating Tips Want to travel with my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Want to travel internationally with my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Troubleshooting Installed a driver and it is not recognized 100 Scheduling Tips Using Software Tips Expanding with Cards Tips Expanding with Packs TipsCables Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsJapanese Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien European Union NoticePower Cords Battery Warning Airline Travel NoticePhysical Specifications Hardware SpecificationsSystem Specifications Operating Environment Routine Care Routine Care and Battery GuidelinesBattery Guidelines 110 Numerics Index112 IPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series Reference Guide 113 114 IPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series Reference Guide 115 116 IPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series Reference Guide