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Compaq 2100 manual Before YOU Begin, Finding Information

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BEFORE Y OU B EGIN

Before using your Compaq Aero 2100 Series, be sure to read through the Quick Start Guide. Read this chapter for information about:

documentation and online help

customer registration

symbols and conventions used in this guide

FINDING INFORMATION

References are provided as printed materials and as online information that is accessible from your desktop computer and your Aero 2100. In addition to this guide the following references come with your Aero 2100:

Quick Start Guide

Pocket Reference Guide

Accessories Information

Accessories Business Card

Important Safety Information

Register Now Card (North America only)

For Help... (warranty and service information)

Program License Agreement

Microsoft® ActiveSync™ booklet (with Microsoft ActiveSync CD)

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Compaq 2100 manual Before YOU Begin, Finding Information

Contents

Aero 2100 Series Color Palm-size PC Aero 2100 Series Color Palm-size PC Table of Contents Before YOU Begin Finding InformationName Location Locating Information Quickly To Find Information About Look HereNorth America Customer RegistrationOutside of North America Symbols and Conventions Chapter Introducing the DeviceFront Side Front Side ComponentsItem Component Function Component Function Recorder Left Side Components Left SideTOP Edge Components Top EdgeBottom Edge Components Bottom EdgeBack Side Components Back SideBack Side Components Cradle Components AUTO-SYNC Cable Standard CradleUsing the Cradle AC AdapterDeluxe Cradle Auto-sync Cable Basic Operations Using the Stylus Using the StylusPrograms Program DescriptionPrograms Active Desktop Active Desktop ScreenDisplay Properties Screen Start Menu and Taskbar Start MenuCommand Bar Command BARTaskbar Type with the keyboard Typing and Writing on Your DeviceTyping with the Keyboard Write using character recognition Input Panel Using the Word Completion Function Viewing Information Finding Information ScreenCustomizing Your Device Display Properties Screen Adjusting the Backlight Using the Power and Backlight ButtonUsing the Light Bulb Icon Icon MeaningUsing the Q Menus Backlight Control Backlight MenuSetting the Backlight Timeout Using Power Rechargeable Battery Pack Changing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Compartment Cover Checking the Battery Pack Charge Inserting the Battery PackLow Rechargeable Battery Indicators Power Properties Battery Tab ScreenResponding to a Low Battery Pack Battery Pack Inside the Palm-size PC Charging the Battery PackCharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter Directly Charging the Battery Using the Cradle Battery Charge LightUsing the Deluxe Cradle Charging Compartment Charging the Battery Using the Deluxe CradleUseful Battery Life Battery DisposalBackup Battery Backup Battery CompartmentLow Backup Battery Changing the Backup BatteryOpening the Backup Battery Compartment Cover Inserting a Backup BatteryBacklight Conserving Battery PowerCompactFlash Cards Infrared Transmissions Automatic Power OffActive Synchronization Setting the Power Off Timeout Using AC Power Performing a Normal Reset Resetting Your DeviceReset Button Performing a Full Reset Software Functions Using the Asset Viewer Asset Viewer ScreenUsing the Qutilities and Q Menu Menu Tab in QUtilitiesTask Management MenuPower Controlling VolumeVolume Slider File Explorer Backlight ControlAuto Run Auto Run TabDiagnostics Diagnostics TabCF Backup/Restore Select Show all file types. Tap OKGame Keys Game Keys TabSetting Notification Alarms Sound & Vibratory Alarm StatusSetting an Alarm in Calendar Appointment ScreenSetting an Alarm in World Clock World Clock Alarms Tab ScreenSetting a Password Using File Explorer File Explorer ScreenNavigating among Your Files Organizing Your FilesManaging a Network Connection Backup and Restore Using CF BACKUP/RESTORE Backing UP Data to a CF CardCF Backup/Restore Utility Backup Tab Screen CF Backup/Restore Utility Restore Tab Screen Restoring Data from a CF CardPocket Outlook This chapter describes the following features Program Buttons Program ButtonsChanging the Program Button Shortcuts Program Button DescriptionCalendar Application Calendar ScreenAppointment Screen Contacts Tap File then Make MeetingContacts Screen Contact Details ScreenTasks Screen TasksTask Details Screen Inbox Synchronize MessagesSend e-mail remotely Set up remote mailInbox Options Screen Using Inbox with a Remote Connection Receive messages Inbox Message ScreenInbox Screen Send messages Inbox New Message Screen Voice Recorder Using the Hardware Buttons Make a recordingVoice Recorder Hardware Buttons Do thisPlay a recording NavigateUsing the Screen Buttons Voice Recorder ScreenSettings and Organization Adjusting memoryChoosing a recording format Organizing recordingsOrganizing Recordings Chapter Entering Information Creating a NoteEntering Information Using Note Taker Writing and Drawing Using Note Taker Writing and DrawingEditing and Formatting a Note Editing And Formatting a NoteSaving your notes Saving and Organizing Your NotesAdding Space in a Note Saving a Note Organizing your notes Organizing Your NotesPicture Viewer Using Picture Viewer Picture Viewer ScreenGetting Images from a Desktop Computer Viewing Images Stored on a CompactFlash CardAudibleplayer Installing AudibleManager Using AudiblePlayerAudiblePlayer Screen Purchasing Audio Programs Button Using the Software ButtonsTap and Hold Using the Hardware Buttons AudiblePlayer MenusAdditional Playback Time ControlsInfrared Feature Setting up Infrared on the Computer Connecting to Activesync with InfraredSetting up Infrared on the Palm-size PC Connecting To Your Desktop Computer File Transfer with Another PALM-SIZE PCGuidelines for Using IR Transfer Compactflash Cards Software Operating GuidelinesRemoving the CompactFlash slot cover Inserting a Compactflash CardInserting a CompactFlash card Removing a Compactflash Card Running a Program Stored on a Compactflash CardPage Microsoft Activesync Channels Personalizing Channels Viewing Channel ContentChannel Icon on the Taskbar Mobile Desktop Components Getting Connected Remotely Connecting to AN ISP Select StartàProgramsàCommunicationàConnectionsConnecting to a Network Getting Help on Connecting Remotely Using CompactFlash memory Upgrading the memory moduleUpgrading the memory module involves these steps Making a Full Backup Removing the Batteries Disconnecting AC Power Removing the Existing Memory ModuleRemoving the Memory Compartment Cover Removing the Memory ModuleInstalling a NEW Memory Module Memory Module ConnectorInserting the Memory Module Restoring the BACKED-UP Data Using JOT Character Recognizer Input Method MenuUsing Jot Character Recognizer Areas of the Input Panel Symbols Number Area of the Input PanelOptions Help Writing CharactersNatural Character SET Using the letter areas Editing Using the Number Area Stroke optionsPeriod Comma Writing Accented Letters Using the Symbol Panel Char Stroke OptionsChar Char Stroke Options Simplified Uppercase Character SET Editing Character Stroke options Undo Paste Cut Carriage Return Writing Accented Letters Comma Apostrophe Dash Underscore Symbols Symbols Char Stroke Options Tips & Troubleshooting Infrared Communications Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionInfrared Communications Troubleshooting Partnership Troubleshooting Screen and Stylus Troubleshooting Screen and Stylus Troubleshooting StartàSettingsà System Response Troubleshooting ProblemSystem Response Troubleshooting Memory Troubleshooting Memory Module for more InformationMemory Troubleshooting Battery and Power Troubleshooting Conserving Battery Amber battery AC adapter has Routine Maintenance Routine CareTravel Guidelines International TravelShipping Guidelines System Specifications Hardware SpecificationsSystem Physical Specifications Physical Specification MetricOperating Environment Operating Environment MetricAppendix B Icon ReferenceBattery Icons Connection IconsOther Icons Regulatory Notices Accessories Series NumberRegulatory Agency Identification Numbers Modifications CablesCanadian Notice Avis CanadienBattery Warning European Union Notice